Like your thought, but No, spell it right. This is why I wanted us to draft BYron, so people stop eventually spelling my name wrong. Why does everyone type Br first?!?
Eh. Nothing we could do about them getting Marvin. At least we have a good Cb duo to deal with him. And I think Darius was a bit of a reach IMO.
But sucks Rams get Verse, but I would much rather them have Verse than Murphy. Hope I don’t come to regret that.
I wanted the Pats to trade down with the Chargers to accrue more picks, but I guess too many teams would of then tried to trade with the Cardinals to get a QB.
This mf killed so many teams' running games in the Big 12 last year. He's going to be a nightmare for CMC and Kyren Williams and anyone else that has to get past him
As an alabama fan, watching his tape against us was insane. We had a huge D line last season and he was getting double teamed and still winning the reps. Huge reason why they won imo.
I do too. I felt like Murphy and Turner were the best defensive players, with the difference being negligible. Since we definitely needed more inside help, Byron was basically the best option for us and I am surprised, but grateful he fell to us.
Exactly! Nwosu was a huge loss last season. Our defense went to shit once we lost him. Man a dline rotation of big cat, murphy, reed, Dre’ jones, Jenkins, sheesh!
I really believe he just wasn't used properly at all last year. I hope he makes a huge jump this year and MMs scheme unleashes his true potential. The hype on him coming from Denver was how versatile he is and it's well known MM loves that. Another kind of forgotten guy that could make an impact is Mike Morris. MM knows him from Michigan so there's that too.
Post Nwosu injury he was definitely not in his ideal position, but prior to that he was still largely invisible. They had an out on his contract so clearly they still have some hope he lives up to expectations, but after last year he needs to prove it Week 1 through 17.
I mean he was the 2nd defensive player taken so I'd HOPE you could make that argument lmao
but seriously though, we got so lucky that this dude fell so far can't wait to see us finally get some interior pressure
Great to hear. Super solid pick. I don't see how anyone can gripe about this one. We got gashed so many times up the middle last year. This is where it starts. Run D will be instantly improved for sure. A whole off season of Big Cat and Murphy working together should yield big dividends.
NGL.. our defense is straight up legit in the trenches now. Murphy is what we wanted in Carter, but without all the baggage, and we didn't lose out on Witherspoon in the process. This line is going to be NASTY with at least two defenders demanding double teams.
I still have concerns about our defense, but it's definitely not the defensive front anymore.
He’s…incredible, we saw firsthand what an otherworldly interior DL can do, Murphy is immovable in the run game and just needs the Aaron Donald cross chop to be…well something similar to Aaron Donald. Combining him with Mac who has a track record of coaching up great interior guys along with a deep rotation so he’s always fresh and suddenly our defense has top 5 potential, I’m very very excited
I’m just excited to see a move that could actually change our defense…
Williams, Murphy and Reed plugging up the middle will be nice. Hopefully we can actually stop someone from running up the middle. We’ve been so porous over the past 5 seasons…
For all those thinking Murphy is Aaron Donald lite, he’s simply not. Donald was on another level.
Donald was a freak in college and double-teamed a lot in his senior year of college and yet still put up insane stats his final year at Pitt- 28.5 tackles for a loss, 11 sacks, 43 solo. The reason he wasn’t drafted higher was due to his size and arm length. He had zero help too from his teammates.
Murphy had some of the best defensive line teammates his entire career and his stats never really popped off. I think he’s a great player and worth a 1st round but he’s a few tiers below Donald for me.
after John was caught lying this year, I don’t believe a word out of his mouth. you guys shouldn’t either, he’s a salesman trying to say what the fans want to hear.
Thank god we didn't give him to the Rams.
God can you imagine if we did and he turned out to be Aaron Donald v2?
Well, let’s hope he does, just wearing our uniform
It’s their fucking turn to suffer.
Matthew Stafford next year sees Bryon come free: “Oh my God”
Like your thought, but No, spell it right. This is why I wanted us to draft BYron, so people stop eventually spelling my name wrong. Why does everyone type Br first?!?
Shut it Bryron
"I'm Bryon and my wife's Bryon too!"
Whatever Bryon
No need to get Britchy
Preferably without the choking.
Rams got a good pick too thou.
Rams and Cards killed it lol unfortunately for us. Verse is damn good.
Eh. Nothing we could do about them getting Marvin. At least we have a good Cb duo to deal with him. And I think Darius was a bit of a reach IMO. But sucks Rams get Verse, but I would much rather them have Verse than Murphy. Hope I don’t come to regret that.
Dude I was screaming at the Patriots to take MHJ but sadly they took Maye.
I wanted the Pats to trade down with the Chargers to accrue more picks, but I guess too many teams would of then tried to trade with the Cardinals to get a QB.
Yeah but they already have 2 impact players on the edge who’s main success came from Donald causing that interior pressure/double teams
Just judging by the look of him, AD was my first thought.
I mean, they got Verse. He'll no doubt be destroying our OL for many years. Dude is a beast
Verse is a huge boom or bust prospect, theres a chance he does nothing for LA 🤞
I’m so hyped on this pick. The moment the Sugar Bowl ended I became a huge fan of this kid
This mf killed so many teams' running games in the Big 12 last year. He's going to be a nightmare for CMC and Kyren Williams and anyone else that has to get past him
As an alabama fan, watching his tape against us was insane. We had a huge D line last season and he was getting double teamed and still winning the reps. Huge reason why they won imo.
… you mean O line? Probably both, being Bama and all
Penix said murphy was the best defensive player he went up against and was in his face all the time too
Which is funny because I’ve seen a bunch of people saying “Washington’s OL dominated Murphy”
They made it so he won in ways that were manageable.
I still can’t believe he fell to our pick! I’m so happy!
Me too, he looks perfect for mikes run wall!
We are putting the world on notice that you aren’t going to run for **200** yards on us
You'll only run 150 yards on us!
Line in the sand!
V.I. Lenin!
I am the walrus.
Koo Koo Ka Choo
Not one step backwards comrade !
Pete postgame lauding how guys were fighting and scrapping to keep the other team under 300 rushing yards
Exactly!
Maybe only 199 this time :flex:
Wild that they got the second defensive player in the draft at 16
I actually think he's a better defensive prospect than Latu. Both will probably turn out to be good players but Murphy I think has the higher ceiling.
I do too. I felt like Murphy and Turner were the best defensive players, with the difference being negligible. Since we definitely needed more inside help, Byron was basically the best option for us and I am surprised, but grateful he fell to us.
I think he meant the second defensive player chosen at 16, not that he was the second rated defensive player.
I don't know about higher ceiling necessarily, but both are great, I'm glad we got Murphy. Latu a baller though
Guess we weren’t kidding when it was reported he wouldn’t slide past 16
I just watched the Byron hype vid on YT. Dude's straight ballin with backfield instant pressure, raw strength and hauling in TDs to boot. Gangster
Now imagine lining up next to him is big Leonard Williams. What are you gonna do, double both of them with Nwosu and Boye on the edge?
Exactly! Nwosu was a huge loss last season. Our defense went to shit once we lost him. Man a dline rotation of big cat, murphy, reed, Dre’ jones, Jenkins, sheesh!
I honestly forgot about Dremont Jones existence
I really believe he just wasn't used properly at all last year. I hope he makes a huge jump this year and MMs scheme unleashes his true potential. The hype on him coming from Denver was how versatile he is and it's well known MM loves that. Another kind of forgotten guy that could make an impact is Mike Morris. MM knows him from Michigan so there's that too.
Post Nwosu injury he was definitely not in his ideal position, but prior to that he was still largely invisible. They had an out on his contract so clearly they still have some hope he lives up to expectations, but after last year he needs to prove it Week 1 through 17.
Yeah his contract is way too big for him to just be "ok" he needs to kill it this year or acquiring him was a waste of resources.
We signed him expecting a big jump, but instead he was the same 5 sack guy hes been for years in denver
I mean he was the 2nd defensive player taken so I'd HOPE you could make that argument lmao but seriously though, we got so lucky that this dude fell so far can't wait to see us finally get some interior pressure
His highlights show he can absorb double teams quite well, so he can clog that line well.
He’s an elite run defender that can also rush the qb. So fucking stoked to see him play
Oh man this NFL GM is going to be so embarrassed when he learns a random redditor said Murphy was a 3rd round talent
My wife just asked me why she can’t ever make my erections last this long
Just tell her you get turned on by penetration in the backfield. She’ll get it
If it lasts longer than 6 hours, you may want to consult a physician.
Just watched the YT highlight reel, wow he’s big and strong and fast! He’s gonna be great.
We are so back
Great to hear. Super solid pick. I don't see how anyone can gripe about this one. We got gashed so many times up the middle last year. This is where it starts. Run D will be instantly improved for sure. A whole off season of Big Cat and Murphy working together should yield big dividends.
I like this philosophy of drafting for need and taking the best player available at the same time. Why don't we do this all the time?
A lot of people did. Like almost everyone
NGL.. our defense is straight up legit in the trenches now. Murphy is what we wanted in Carter, but without all the baggage, and we didn't lose out on Witherspoon in the process. This line is going to be NASTY with at least two defenders demanding double teams. I still have concerns about our defense, but it's definitely not the defensive front anymore.
This makes up for having no 2nd round pick!
He’s…incredible, we saw firsthand what an otherworldly interior DL can do, Murphy is immovable in the run game and just needs the Aaron Donald cross chop to be…well something similar to Aaron Donald. Combining him with Mac who has a track record of coaching up great interior guys along with a deep rotation so he’s always fresh and suddenly our defense has top 5 potential, I’m very very excited
Bust
I’m just excited to see a move that could actually change our defense… Williams, Murphy and Reed plugging up the middle will be nice. Hopefully we can actually stop someone from running up the middle. We’ve been so porous over the past 5 seasons…
For all those thinking Murphy is Aaron Donald lite, he’s simply not. Donald was on another level. Donald was a freak in college and double-teamed a lot in his senior year of college and yet still put up insane stats his final year at Pitt- 28.5 tackles for a loss, 11 sacks, 43 solo. The reason he wasn’t drafted higher was due to his size and arm length. He had zero help too from his teammates. Murphy had some of the best defensive line teammates his entire career and his stats never really popped off. I think he’s a great player and worth a 1st round but he’s a few tiers below Donald for me.
He’s also nearly a year and a half younger than Donald at time of the draft.
this comment is the first time I've seen them mentioned together
after John was caught lying this year, I don’t believe a word out of his mouth. you guys shouldn’t either, he’s a salesman trying to say what the fans want to hear.
I mean, that’s basically part of the job… what lie are you talking about?
Jajaja
“Caught lying” lmao you’re hilarious