Can we put a Fork in Myles Murphy Now?

[*bengalfan74*]

(12-04-2024, 10:55 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I posted my observation from a game earlier in the season, on a few plays in the first Ravens game, both Hill and Murphy defeated their blocks and were in open pursuit of Jackson. BJ Hill, a larger and heavier man, appeared to be running in fast forward compared to the slogging Myles Murphy. My point is that as a DE in the NFL, if you don't have any closing speed to speak of, what good are you?

After buying into the offseason news that Murphy had worked on adding muscle and strength to prepare for a bigger role in the defense, I'm less than impressed with the results on the field. We don't know how Cam Sample would have looked this year, due to him missing the entire season with injury, but [B]I am still seeing DE as a major need for the team either in free agency and likely also in the draft.[?B]

For sure!

Hubbard is way closer to his end than beginning, just too many injuries. Could he be retained as depth? I'd say, but we need a true LDE starter. As we all know we have zero pass rush besides Trey. And I's not sure any of our current depth moves the needle anywhere near enough? Perhaps Sample? But I've all but lost hope on Ossai and Murphy is leaning that way.

You hear guys saying oh get a couple guys and we're good. I beg to differ!!! This team needs a fairly major overhaul including DE.