10-27-2023, 02:30 PM
(10-27-2023, 02:22 PM)ochocincos Wrote: How much better may it have been if Laporta or Mayer was taken instead of Murphy?
While Mayer wasn't getting much at all the first month, he's averaging 42 yards per game these past three.
LaPorta is a stud who is already at 377 yards with DET. On pace for a Top 5 TE campaign and around 900 yards.
I like Murphy as a long-term prospect but I wouldn't have gone with an unpolished DL over someone who I thought could have become an immediate quality contributor since the team now will have to worry about the cap with a veteran QB contract on the books and about to have two of its top 3 pass catchers about to hit FA.
Completely agree, looking back I would of taken LaPorta hands down as he is looking great with the Lions. Who knows if he
would of looked as good here but he would of been more impactful for us then Murphy pretty damn sure this year. I also like
Murphy as a long term prospect though, we just have to hope he becomes that great DL for us in the future.
He is a great athlete with good strength. If he can gain some moves and play in the A-B gaps at times in passing situations,
Murphy could start looking good this season, sure hope so as he would be ahead of schedule. Next year was when I really
expected to see him flash, if he does this year, even better.
