trent murphy ... whats the deal ?

[redskinz4ever]

is he our starting OLB ..... going off last years play he was a disappointment to many people myself included ..... has he showed improvements during T.C. or is he still out of sorts ?

[Deadskins]

is he our starting OLB ..... going off last years play he was a disappointment to many people myself included ..... has he showed improvements during T.C. or is he still out of sorts ?

I think Galette is at the top of the depth chart now.

[redskinz4ever]

is he our starting OLB ..... going off last years play he was a disappointment to many people myself included ..... has he showed improvements during T.C. or is he still out of sorts ?

I think Galette is at the top of the depth chart now.

he is out for a few games for substance abuse correct ?

[Deadskins]

is he our starting OLB ..... going off last years play he was a disappointment to many people myself included ..... has he showed improvements during T.C. or is he still out of sorts ?

I think Galette is at the top of the depth chart now.

he is out for a few games for substance abuse correct ?

Don't think we would have signed him if that was the case.

[redskinz4ever]

thanks !!!!!

[redskinz4ever]

suspension is possibility 6 games domestic violence charge

[Mississippi Hog]

Galette hasn't been with the team very long. He is just beginning to get full team work. With Kerrigan and Galette out, Murphy gets the start.

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

suspension is possibility 6 games domestic violence charge

Charges were dropped and I believe any suspension possibilities were dropped with them.


From camp reports it sounds like Murphy returned bigger and stronger as well as much improved over last year. Also sounds like rookie Preston Smith will be battling him for time as they spell both Kerrigan and Galette.

[Countertrey]

suspension is possibility 6 games domestic violence charge

Charges were dropped and I believe any suspension possibilities were dropped with them.


From camp reports it sounds like Murphy returned bigger and stronger as well as much improved over last year. Also sounds like rookie Preston Smith will be battling him for time as they spell both Kerrigan and Galette.

OLB is, literally, the least of our worries. Anyone who sees a problem in Murphy is not paying attention. While there wasn't much magic, I was not disappointed with his play last year... He was, after all, a talented 4-3 DE learning to play 3-4 OLB in live play.

We are STACKED with starter quality depth in this position.

[redskinz4ever]

suspension is possibility 6 games domestic violence charge

Charges were dropped and I believe any suspension possibilities were dropped with them.


From camp reports it sounds like Murphy returned bigger and stronger as well as much improved over last year. Also sounds like rookie Preston Smith will be battling him for time as they spell both Kerrigan and Galette.

OLB is, literally, the least of our worries. Anyone who sees a problem in Murphy is not paying attention. While there wasn't much magic, I was not disappointed with his play last year... He was, after all, a talented 4-3 DE learning to play 3-4 OLB in live play.

We are STACKED with starter quality depth in this position.

not paying attention .... lol he was lost and a non factor! i understand what you are saying about the transition but kerrigan did the same thing and didn't look lost .... and we should be worried about our pass rush our secondary is a huge concern ....

[Countertrey]

Charges were dropped and I believe any suspension possibilities were dropped with them.


From camp reports it sounds like Murphy returned bigger and stronger as well as much improved over last year. Also sounds like rookie Preston Smith will be battling him for time as they spell both Kerrigan and Galette.

OLB is, literally, the least of our worries. Anyone who sees a problem in Murphy is not paying attention. While there wasn't much magic, I was not disappointed with his play last year... He was, after all, a talented 4-3 DE learning to play 3-4 OLB in live play.

We are STACKED with starter quality depth in this position.

not paying attention .... lol he was lost and a non factor! i understand what you are saying about the transition but kerrigan did the same thing and didn't look lost .... and we should be worried about our pass rush our secondary is a huge concern ....

I guess Kerrigan's talent level had no bearing on his play that first year. Murphy was NOT expected to start his rook season. Kerrigan WAS. t

[redskinz4ever]

talent between a first rounder and a second rounder should not be that big of a factor .. all im saying is murphy has alot to prove going into his second year ...

[DarthMonk]

is he our starting OLB ..... going off last years play he was a disappointment to many people myself included ..... has he showed improvements during T.C. or is he still out of sorts ?

I think Galette is at the top of the depth chart now.

I think he is probably still behind both Kerrigan and Preston Smith.

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

Kerrigan then Galette is what I'd expect. Then Murphy if only for his experience and knowledge of the D.. I think he has improved, but Preston is definitely building a case for himself

[Deadskins]

is he our starting OLB ..... going off last years play he was a disappointment to many people myself included ..... has he showed improvements during T.C. or is he still out of sorts ?

I think Galette is at the top of the depth chart now.

I think he is probably still behind both Kerrigan and Preston Smith.

I meant the top to start opposite Kerrigan.

[yupchagee]

talent between a first rounder and a second rounder should not be that big of a factor .. all im saying is murphy has alot to prove going into his second year ...

Re you
saying there is no difference between #16 overall & #47? Look at a draft value chart.

[crazyhorse1]

Preston Smith looked like the real thing to me against the Browns. On defense, he seemed like out best player. He'll be a starter soon, maybe in time for our real game.

[Countertrey]

Preston Smith looked like the real thing to me against the Browns. On defense, he seemed like out best player. He'll be a starter soon, maybe in time for our real game.

I think that's highly likely.

[Countertrey]

talent between a first rounder and a second rounder should not be that big of a factor .. all im saying is murphy has alot to prove going into his second year ...

Actually, that WASN'T "all you (were) saying", but I guess that happens.
Yes, he has still to "prove" himself... But lost, he was not.
I think Yuchagee has underlined the rest of my point.

[yupchagee]

Preston Smith looked like the real thing to me against the Browns. On defense, he seemed like out best player. He'll be a starter soon, maybe in time for our real game.

I think that's highly likely.

I'll be very surprised if Kerrigan & Gallette aren't the starters this season.

[Chris Luva Luva]

Trent kinda is what he is at this point... He's a "high motor" guy. Which is often a nice way of saying, "a guy that tries really hard". That's why Scot drafted Preston AND got Junior. Trent will be a great backup guy, which is all he is.

[StorminMormon86]

Make him a TE.

[Countertrey]

Trent kinda is what he is at this point... He's a "high motor" guy. Which is often a nice way of saying, "a guy that tries really hard". That's why Scot drafted Preston AND got Junior. Trent will be a great backup guy, which is all he is.

Actually, they got junior because you don't say "no" when a blue chip player in his prime, who is being paid by another team, shows up on your doorstep and says "sign me now for next to nothing". Their plan... it was also a good one... Was to work Preston up to start. I also think there's more to Murphy than you give credit for.

There is incredible quality among our OLB's right now...

[Irn-Bru]

Preston Smith looked like the real thing to me against the Browns. On defense, he seemed like out best player.

Agreed. I'm glad he got that experience and that we got to see him. Reports from camp were pretty "meh" on him, but apparently when it's game time Smith knows how to turn it on.

[emoses14]

Preston Smith looked like the real thing to me against the Browns. On defense, he seemed like out best player. He'll be a starter soon, maybe in time for our real game.

I think that's highly likely.

I think Gallette is going to be the starter to open the season (though that is based on past performance, and some comments from TC, I need to see him play first) and we're going to have a lot of time and experience to see who between smith and murphy is ready to be the starter next year. With Gallette only being on a 1 year deal if his next contract is too rich given either his performance or the emergence of preston or murphy (or both), then I think Scot has just put this team in the proverbial catbird seat.