Miami traded up and get Shawn Murphy OG
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Man, what the heck? I know so much more than Parcells and company know about the draft. I know I haven't rebuilt a team and made them contenders, but Parcells is just stupid with these choices! Henne? Langford? Murphy? I could have done such better!
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Seriously, Parcells and co. know what they're doing. They've studied these kids, they know what they can do, and they feel that they can fit into Parcells' vision.
Man, what the heck? I know so much more than Parcells and company know about the draft. I know I haven't rebuilt a team and made them contenders, but Parcells is just stupid with these choices! Henne? Langford? Murphy? I could have done such better!
/sarcasm
Seriously, Parcells and co. know what they're doing. They've studied these kids, they know what they can do, and they feel that they can fit into Parcells' vision.
Anthony Collins, Carl Nicks and Roy Schuening were still available and we draft a 25 year old guard? :shakeno:
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Agreed! with all the top guards and some 2nd grade tackles left on the board, why trade up for this guy?
I can't find what we had to give Chicago...something next year?
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Agreed! with all the top guards and some 2nd grade tackles left on the board, why trade up for this guy?
I can't find what we had to give Chicago...something next year?
"Bottom line: Murphy, the son of baseball star Dale Murphy, has all the tools
to be a good NFL starter but will need time. He still is learning the
position after switching from the defensive line before his junior season.
It is rare to see a player with such limited experience at guard display
such good instincts and awareness. Murphy won't be the first guard drafted
but ***in time will prove to be the best of the '08 class***."
to be a good NFL starter but will need time. He still is learning the
position after switching from the defensive line before his junior season.
It is rare to see a player with such limited experience at guard display
such good instincts and awareness. Murphy won't be the first guard drafted
but ***in time will prove to be the best of the '08 class***."
jonanthans
LES f**g MILES
cmon guys
People keep saying this guy had this grade and that guy had that grade. Whose grade are you referring to? The one placed on them by Sporting News, Kiper, McShay, etc etc?
I can guarantee you Parcells and every other team in the league has their own set of grades for these guys. We always see guys fall and say what the hell is going on? It's because the Media builds them up and gives them a "grade", and we assume the teams are going to draft by that scale. Instead of panicking and second guessing every pick, be happy we aren't chasing the Jamar Fletchers that previous regimes did.
People keep saying this guy had this grade and that guy had that grade. Whose grade are you referring to? The one placed on them by Sporting News, Kiper, McShay, etc etc?
I can guarantee you Parcells and every other team in the league has their own set of grades for these guys. We always see guys fall and say what the hell is going on? It's because the Media builds them up and gives them a "grade", and we assume the teams are going to draft by that scale. Instead of panicking and second guessing every pick, be happy we aren't chasing the Jamar Fletchers that previous regimes did.
It does give me confidence that Sparano was an O-Line coach and that he can pick exactly who he wants with what abilities he has. I still want to know what we gave up. These guys are graded into plateaus of talent and trading up to get #6 over waiting 5 picks to get #7 doesn't add up mathematically.
I like the idea of a new O-Line left side.
Richmond Webb and Kieth Sims rewind!
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I like the idea of a new O-Line left side.
Richmond Webb and Kieth Sims rewind!
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You know, last time I checked none of us on these fan boards were GM's, scouts, former GM's, former scouts, or anything related to actually rating NFL prospects/players. In fact last time I checked we were all, wait for it, FANS! We really don't know what Parcells or Ireland think about these guys, all we know is what is printed or reported on whatever website you want to look at, and what highlight reels show us on youtube. So maybe for once everyone should just shut up, sit down, cheer on the Dolphins like you should, and let those who are in charge do their thing. Honestly, it's not even time for mini camps and you guys are already b**ching about certain picks. Do I like all the picks, not really (I disagreed with the Henne pick, but that's because I really like Beck), but am I throwing a tantrum when our management does what they are being paid to do? NO! So how about we all calm down, do something productive, and wait a couple of years before we complain about this draft, using our wonderful 20/20 hindsight.
I can answer my own question...
Andy Kent's Draft Day Blog - Day 2
April 27, 2008
1:03 p.m.
Murphy was humble as he addressed questions from us over the phone about how he felt becoming a Miami Dolphin and the fact that the team moved up to take him.
Chicago acquired the Dolphins' first pick in the seventh round (No. 208 overall) to switch spots with Miami, and the 6-foot-3, 320-pound former defensive end indicated that he had good conversations with Head Coach Tony Sparano and some of the other coaches.
"It's an honor to me first off to be drafted by any team at any pick, let alone the fact that they traded up to draft me," Murphy said. "I also feel a responsibility to the organization and in a way to me it feels like you're indebted to them to prove yourself as a player and to become the player that they want you to be."
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Andy Kent's Draft Day Blog - Day 2
April 27, 2008
1:03 p.m.
Murphy was humble as he addressed questions from us over the phone about how he felt becoming a Miami Dolphin and the fact that the team moved up to take him.
Chicago acquired the Dolphins' first pick in the seventh round (No. 208 overall) to switch spots with Miami, and the 6-foot-3, 320-pound former defensive end indicated that he had good conversations with Head Coach Tony Sparano and some of the other coaches.
"It's an honor to me first off to be drafted by any team at any pick, let alone the fact that they traded up to draft me," Murphy said. "I also feel a responsibility to the organization and in a way to me it feels like you're indebted to them to prove yourself as a player and to become the player that they want you to be."
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arsenal
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lol@people caring that hes 25... people are too held up with the age thing... if we have a guy play for us for 10 years, thats much better than drafting a 22 year old who is out of the league in a year
monster o-line now.he will start.if he plays for 5-7 years he will be 32 .i can deal with that all day long.i just cant wait to start out hitting people again.we have alot of pay back to dish out.i love it.mash people in to the ground.yessssssssss
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I kinda like this pick. He's a big guy who is a good at run and pass blocking. In the last 2 seasons, he has 216 knockdown blocks and has played both tackle and guard. Also, he has only given up 3 sacks in 570 career passing plays.
Sure, i probably would have gone Anthony Collins if i was looking OLine b/c he can play LT, RT and possible guard, but they chose Murphy. They wanted a guard to challenge those on our roster, and took a Parcells-type LARGE guard.
Sure, i probably would have gone Anthony Collins if i was looking OLine b/c he can play LT, RT and possible guard, but they chose Murphy. They wanted a guard to challenge those on our roster, and took a Parcells-type LARGE guard.