03-12-2025, 02:48 PM
(03-12-2025, 02:30 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I think Murphy should shed about 10 lbs. I think it would help him be quicker and faster. It is either his weight or his ability to read and react that is holding him back. His strong RAS score does not show up watching him play.
Completely agree, late as a rookie we saw of bit of what Murphy can do when he was lighter. Like you say, he needs to shed some weight
and get his quicks back and we could see that 1st round talent back. MM gained too much muscle last season and it slowed him down and
you could see it out there. He did beat some OL last season, but he had a much slower first step and he had problems finishing.
(03-12-2025, 02:32 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I think it's a cost and trust thing.
They could be afraid to roll the dice on an outside vet who may perform like a Sheldon Rankins or Trae Waynes and not be worth the money.
At least with Hill and Ossai, they know what they are getting.
Plus, they are usually setting a hard budget willing to spend and won't typically pay for the top-cost guys who are more trustworthy to perform.
All good points. Makes them a little gun shy when you get these Rankins/Waynes signings. We know what we have in BJ Hill and Ossai.
The good news with Ossai is I think he is still ascending as a player. Could be the same with BJ as well and we know he will work his ass off.
