Offseason question: Who starts opposite Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith or Trent Murphy?

MTK · 07-22-2015, 07:14 PM

Despite spending a second-round pick on Stanford pass rusher Trent Murphy last year, the Washington Redskins deemed outside linebacker a position of need this past spring and used another second-round selection to acquire Mississippi State’s Preston Smith.

Offseason question: Who starts opposite Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith or Trent Murphy? - The Washington Post

30gut · 07-23-2015, 08:25 PM

Trent Murphy should start opposite Kerrigan and Preston Smith should get his chances as rotational player and situational pass rusher

sevier2 · 07-24-2015, 04:35 PM

I'm surprised at how often this question is asked when it seems like such an obvious answer.

We all know Murphy will start opposite Kerrigan week 1. He's the incumbent starter and showed flashes last year he could take the job. Smith will get plenty of opportunities throughout games. As SOON as Smith makes enough plays he'll be the starter. The only question is when/if he'll make those plays.

Of course, Down and Distance will influence there playing time as well.

Irrefutable · 07-24-2015, 05:56 PM

Smith will have the same role as Murphy did last year

That Guy · 07-24-2015, 08:52 PM

best player wins? I assume murphy is ahead right now just based on NFL experience and not crapping the bed. he's not a speed rush guy though.

07-22-2015, 07:14 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,405	Offseason question: Who starts opposite Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith or Trent Murphy? Despite spending a second-round pick on Stanford pass rusher Trent Murphy last year, the Washington Redskins deemed outside linebacker a position of need this past spring and used another second-round selection to acquire Mississippi State’s Preston Smith. Offseason question: Who starts opposite Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith or Trent Murphy? - The Washington Post __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-23-2015, 08:25 PM	#2
30gut Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,323	Re: Offseason question: Who starts opposite Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith or Trent Murphy? Trent Murphy should start opposite Kerrigan and Preston Smith should get his chances as rotational player and situational pass rusher

07-24-2015, 04:35 PM	#3
sevier2 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 538	Re: Offseason question: Who starts opposite Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith or Trent Murphy? I'm surprised at how often this question is asked when it seems like such an obvious answer. We all know Murphy will start opposite Kerrigan week 1. He's the incumbent starter and showed flashes last year he could take the job. Smith will get plenty of opportunities throughout games. As SOON as Smith makes enough plays he'll be the starter. The only question is when/if he'll make those plays. Of course, Down and Distance will influence there playing time as well. __________________ This is an environment of welcoming and you should just get the hell out of here.

07-24-2015, 05:56 PM	#4
Irrefutable The Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,622	Re: Offseason question: Who starts opposite Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith or Trent Murphy? Smith will have the same role as Murphy did last year

07-24-2015, 08:52 PM	#5
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 41 Posts: 17,553	Re: Offseason question: Who starts opposite Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith or Trent Murphy? best player wins? I assume murphy is ahead right now just based on NFL experience and not crapping the bed. he's not a speed rush guy though.

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