Da webster guy Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 He's listed at only 193 pounds but it looks to me like he's much thicker and heavier than that. Like 20 lbs more. Is that an illusion? The knock on him in New Orleans was fumbling, maybe the way around that is getting Andre Reed biceps and forearms. I think that's why he's not returning kicks for us, despite his skills in that area and Tate being less-than-average back there, there's no way you can add that much muscle and lose a little speed. I think Shady will be active for the game but very limited, and this castoff from the Saints might be our best hope. Weird they signed Jonathan Williams to a 2yr deal, and here we are with a kid they drafted in the 7th round two years ago and waived in camp this year, who may very get the bulk of the carries in our first playoff game in forever.
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 I was impressed with him Sunday. It also says he was a great KR in college. Tate has been underwhelming, maybe this guy can be a useful player going forward.
buffaloboyinATL Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 Marcus Murphy sounds like a nice Irish Catholic boy from South Buffalo.
bmur66 Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Glad to see all my Irish brothers on the field. Murphy, McCoy, O'Leary 1
JinxedBill1 Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Murphy is a similar style runner to Shady. IMO should start Sunday if Shady can't go.
CLTbills Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 I had never heard of him before this past Sunday, but I was super impressed!
Maynard Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 I was amazed at how quick he was hitting the holes and how shifty he was. I still think he looks on the small side, took a few good hits out there.
Zqueezr Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Wow..me likes had no idea bout this kid someone said Shady 2.0..I like the sound of that
LeGOATski Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 He's nowhere close to "Shady 2.0," but he looks like a decent running back.
Heavy Kevi Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 He looked ok. Nowhere near as elusive as shady, and it looked to me in his few touches that vision is not a strong suit for him. Hopefully he can be productive whether shady plays or not. That said, he's about 47000000 times better of a RB than FB mike.
BigBuff423 Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 On 1/3/2018 at 1:02 PM, CLTbills said: I had never heard of him before this past Sunday, but I was super impressed! Expand It's one game, so we'll see how he does not only on Sunday but from here on out - but with that caveat, it just adds to Beane and his staff's ability to unearth good talent anywhere. It just adds a small piece of confidence as I look to 2018 and beyond into what he and McD can do to achieve the level of success we're all hoping for, this year notwithstanding since nobody here wants to go 9-7 every year and cross their fingers for a miracle to get into the playoffs. But, it is an auspicious first season.
BBills88 Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 We really like the Saints running backs. First Cadet now Murphy.
BuffaloBill Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 On 1/2/2018 at 5:48 PM, Da webster guy said: He's listed at only 193 pounds but it looks to me like he's much thicker and heavier than that. Like 20 lbs more. Is that an illusion? The knock on him in New Orleans was fumbling, maybe the way around that is getting Andre Reed biceps and forearms. I think that's why he's not returning kicks for us, despite his skills in that area and Tate being less-than-average back there, there's no way you can add that much muscle and lose a little speed. I think Shady will be active for the game but very limited, and this castoff from the Saints might be our best hope. Weird they signed Jonathan Williams to a 2yr deal, and here we are with a kid they drafted in the 7th round two years ago and waived in camp this year, who may very get the bulk of the carries in our first playoff game in forever. Expand “Reggie Bush mixed with Shady”... but let’s hope this kid has a monster game on Sunday
Wooderson Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 On 1/3/2018 at 3:29 PM, BBills88 said: We really like the Saints running backs. First Cadet now Murphy. Expand This was just my first thought when reading your post, but Payton seems to like RB's that can catch out of the backfield too. Seems like Cadet was well versed in that and hopefully Murphy is too.
SaviorPeterman Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Even if McCoy plays he's obviously not going to be anywhere close to 100% so I really hope Murphy gets the bulk of the carries and we don't waste precious snaps on Tolbert. However since McD keeps pointing to Tolbert being a 'veteran' with 'playoff experience' something tells me we are going to see way more of him then we should.
UB2SF Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 On 1/2/2018 at 5:48 PM, Da webster guy said: He's listed at only 193 pounds but it looks to me like he's much thicker and heavier than that. Like 20 lbs more. Is that an illusion? Expand I think it is indeed an illusion. He is only 5'8", so he needs the bulk in order to not get destroyed. I actually wonder if his fumbling issues might be because his guns are getting in the way.
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 On 1/2/2018 at 5:48 PM, Da webster guy said: He's listed at only 193 pounds but it looks to me like he's much thicker and heavier than that. Like 20 lbs more. Is that an illusion? The knock on him in New Orleans was fumbling, maybe the way around that is getting Andre Reed biceps and forearms. I think that's why he's not returning kicks for us, despite his skills in that area and Tate being less-than-average back there, there's no way you can add that much muscle and lose a little speed. I think Shady will be active for the game but very limited, and this castoff from the Saints might be our best hope. Weird they signed Jonathan Williams to a 2yr deal, and here we are with a kid they drafted in the 7th round two years ago and waived in camp this year, who may very get the bulk of the carries in our first playoff game in forever. Expand No had not noticed. But, my sources say The Joe Webb package will be enormous this Sunday.
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