Pick 47 Trent Murphy

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

The way those 2 contracts roll, we could have a problem

They can afford both, but I get the sense they really don't want to sign Orakpo.

[ICantGoAnother20yrsOfCrap]

I think this means Rak's days are numbered. Unless he has a career year this year, he's gone.

[Dirtbag59]

Work ethic and love of the game seems to be very important to Gruden and Co.

Jay Gruden: RG3 works out more than anyone I’ve ever seen | ProFootballTalk

Jay Gruden Discusses Rounds 2-3 - Hogs Haven

Mike Jones @MikeJonesWaPo
Gruden: redskins saw Murphy as "a proven pass-rusher" praises him as a hard-worker. Says he needs to work on strength and explosion.

Tarik El-Bashir @TarikCSN
Jay Gruden said he loves Trent Murphy's production and work ethic. Will need to work on strength.

Rich Tandler
@Rich_TandlerCSN
Gruden on Murphy: “First one on the field, last one off it."

Chris Russell
@Russellmania980
Jay Gruden: "He's a great kid" on Moses...says overriding factor is work ethic.

Mike Jones
‏@MikeJonesWaPo
Gruden describes Long as "tough, tenacious" and says football is his passion.

To me it kind of feels like they took Moses because he had way to much talent at that point in the draft to override their concerns towards his work ethic. Personally I think hes going to be an excellent fit here but we'll see.

[Bucket]

This guy has incredible instincts for making a play and utilizes more than one move to get to the QB. He showed a bull rush, rip, and spin move on his highlight film. Not to mention his multiple interceptions for touchdowns and deflections

[NYCskinfan82]

I think they will use him like JJ what! you say about my momma (a little early morning humor). They will move him all over the line. IMO they are going bigger looking for tipped balls (please no jokes) at the line of scrimmage.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by ICantGoAnother20yrsOfCrap

I think this means Rak's days are numbered. Unless he has a career year this year, he's gone.

Time for Rak to put up or shut up. He likes to think of himself as a premiere pass rusher in the DeMarcus Ware mold. Wanna get paid like that? I wanna see 15 sacks and 5 forced fumbles from Rak this season, now that the shackles are supposedly coming off.

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Time for Rak to put up or shut up. He likes to think of himself as a premiere pass rusher in the DeMarcus Ware mold. Wanna get paid like that? I wanna see 15 sacks and 5 forced fumbles from Rak this season, now that the shackles are supposedly coming off.

I agree Orakpo is gone, if he has a good year he will cost to much to sign, if not, he will want more than he is worth

[skinsfan69]

Regardless of what we think about Rak's future, he's on the team for 14. Actually, I like this pick as now we can put another pass rusher on the field. The secondary wasn't the only issue with the defense.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Regardless of what we think about Rak's future, he's on the team for 14. Actually, I like this pick as now we can put another pass rusher on the field. The secondary wasn't the only issue with the defense.

Damn right! Nothing helps a secondary more than a strong pass rush. Plus, we may still pick up a promising CB or safety in this draft.

I have to admit that I started liking this pick a lot more after we were able to get Morgan Moses in the third round.

[Chico23231]

I'm gonna let this pick slide because of the Moses one pick, but I will blame Murphy most responsible for my hangover this morning

[MTK]

I'm digging the idea of Rak, Kerrigan, Hatcher and Murphy all getting after the passer on 3rd downs.

Pass rush definitely upgraded for 2014.

[NC_Skins]

Looking at his highlights, he's a clone of Kerrigan. Especially the jumping to bat the balls down. He looks to have very good instincts when it comes to football. I'd bet good money the front office has no plans to re-sign Orakpo and this pick probably solidifies that thought. I suppose that would hinge on them playing him at OLB.

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Boo never heard of him

Must be bad pick

2/10 would not bang

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

They can afford both, but I get the sense they really don't want to sign Orakpo.

I mean they could find a way to make it work. Do you want to over pay for both? Good franchises dont overpay, they replace. This is their shot at replacing.

[MTK]

Scouting report: Redskins LB Trent Murphy - NFC East Blog - ESPN

[Schneed10]

I'm coming around on this selection. I like scrappy players, he definitely will get in there and fight through the whistle with aggression. The fact that we got Moses anyway makes me feel much better about this.

I don't think it means Orakpo isn't in the long term plans. I think it means the team wants as many pass rushers on the field as possible on passing downs. I see no reason we don't keep Rak, Kerrigan, and Murphy around long term. Rotate them throughout the game and stay fresh.

Then here's the kicker: on nickels, slide Kerrigan inside with his hand down alongside Hatcher, and let Orakpo and Murphy come off the edge. If I were an offensive coordinator I'd feel tortured by that look.