04-28-2023, 01:48 PM
(04-28-2023, 10:40 AM)Nepa Wrote: Yeah, NFL.com gave an A to the Los Angeles Rams, who didn't even have a pick. They did that because it was a pick they gave up for Matthew Stafford. But bet the Rams didn't expect it would be the 6th pick in the draft.
Detroit got hammered in their rating for moving up to take Gibbs.
The Bengals assessment of an A had a lot of caveats:
"Analysis: Murphy was not a dominant player at Clemson but showed the ability to win the edge at times and has the strength to hold his part of the bargain on run defense. The Bengals could have used a cornerback, but perhaps they did not have any first-round-caliber players at the position left on their board. Tight end Michael Mayer would have also been a worthy selection."
The guys on NFLN commented last night on how quickly the Bengals made their selection. The line was that they practically ran up to the podium. To me that says that Murphy was by far and away the highest-ranked player left on their board. No CB or TE was even close to him.
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