BuffaloRush Posted September 23, 2018 Posted September 23, 2018 In terms of any announcer, do you feel that John Murphy is Overrated or underrated as a. NFL announcer? I think think he is somewhat underrated. I’ve heard some other NFL announcers and they are hell to listen to. Check out the Patriots radio broadcast and you’ll see what I mean. We have a very good announcer here in Buffalo that very few people recognize. Unfortunately many people hold Murphy’s on-air loyalty to the team against him. But he gets paid a healthy 6 figure salary - would you badmouth or talk negative about your employer if he paid you that!?!?! Over the past 10 years alone or so, he’s had several memorable calls that made moments very special. For that reason i feel he is underrated, but I want to hear your thoughts.
BuffaloBillyG Posted September 23, 2018 Posted September 23, 2018 You follow Van Miller you won't ever be fully appreciated. That said, he's nothing special IMO. Average. 5
Boatdrinks Posted September 23, 2018 Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) I voted for ( slightly) underrated. Murphy followed a legend, which immediately diminishes him to many. His milquetoast talk show also works against him here. He’s actually pretty good ( not great) as a play by play guy, and has an appealing voice. I’d also concur that many announcers voices are just grating, making for a tough listen. Edited September 23, 2018 by Boatdrinks
Heavy Kevi Posted September 23, 2018 Posted September 23, 2018 I don't like him. I don't have any quantifiable reasoning for it, and I can't point to anything in particular, but he just doesn't seem genuine to me.
machine gun kelly Posted September 23, 2018 Posted September 23, 2018 He’s ok. I still miss Van god rest his soul. He was the voice of the Bills. 4
BuffaloRush Posted September 23, 2018 Author Posted September 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, No Place To Hyde said: You follow Van Miller you won't ever be fully appreciated. That said, he's nothing special IMO. Average. No he can’t touch Van Miller, but Van was exceptional. One of the best ever. Murphy is above average though 1
vincec Posted September 23, 2018 Posted September 23, 2018 He has never really had the opportunity to call anything special. He's announced for some of the worst teams in the history of the franchise. No "fandamonium" or anything else when you're getting pummeled and missing the playoffs year after yer. 2
davefan66 Posted September 23, 2018 Posted September 23, 2018 Calls wrong names all the time, although that may be his spotter. His takes are usually pretty useless. Doesn’t have good rhythm.
BuffaloRush Posted September 23, 2018 Author Posted September 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, vincec said: He has never really had the opportunity to call anything special. He's announced for some of the worst teams in the history of the franchise. No "fandamonium" or anything else when you're getting pummeled and missing the playoffs year after yer. He did have TRE DAY! TRE DAY! TRE DAY! 1
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 1:03 PM, BuffaloRush said: He did have TRE DAY! TRE DAY! TRE DAY! Which was a rip off of “MAY DAY” from the legend of Rick Jeanneret 1
CLTbills Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 1:03 PM, BuffaloRush said: He did have TRE DAY! TRE DAY! TRE DAY! I also loved “Shady’s gonna score! Shady’s gonna score!” In the snow game. Definitely has had some memorable calls, and I definitely think he’s above average when listening to other teams broadcasts. The guy in Philly’s voice is so annoying, I legitimately cannot listen to their broadcasts. I know the guy is a legend in Philly but... god almighty his voice is so grating.
eball Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) Neither. He's terrible. Also, he does not have a pleasing timbre to his voice. Edited September 24, 2018 by eball 1
Billsatlastin2018 Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 Meh- nothing dramatic. To be fair, he followed Miller and has been forced to attempt to develop Chicken Salad outta stinkin' Chicken Shite, virtually every week of his tenure. Onviously, a bit of an insider shill, who goes out of his way, to not criticize the team over this Millennium.
Charles Romes Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 I think he's pretty bad but I like him more than Van. The thing that irritated me about Van is that when the chips were down with the team he was just as emotional and despondent as me which dragged me down even more. The one strength that Murph has is that when things go bad on the field he remains relatively emotionally neutral (maybe he just doesn't care as much). His neutrality is a therapeutic reminder that it's just a game.
dlonce Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 12:56 PM, vincec said: He has never really had the opportunity to call anything special. He's announced for some of the worst teams in the history of the franchise. No "fandamonium" or anything else when you're getting pummeled and missing the playoffs year after yer. Not even close. Van had the pleasure of that. I believe Rick Azar did as well. Murphy has a good radio voice,but I cannot stand his signature call of “Touchdown, touchdown,touchdown Buffalo.” Three times. Really Murph? For some reason that annoys me. 1
Freddie's Dead Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Seanbillsfan2206 said: Which was a rip off of “MAY DAY” from the legend of Rick Jeanneret He acknowledged as much, that it was his tribute to RJ. My favorite, "LEODIS, MAH MAN!!!"
BUFFALOKIE Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 I would like to have the option of WGR (or whoever) on gamedays, but I get blocked if the Bill's are not broadcast on TV in my area. I've tried iheartradio.com and radio.com. Suggestions?
Freddie's Dead Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, dlonce said: Not even close. Van had the pleasure of that. I believe Rick Azar Al Meltzer did as well. FTFY. Edited September 24, 2018 by Freddie's Dead
BillsPride12 Posted September 24, 2018 Posted September 24, 2018 He's definitely not overrated because most people don't have him highly rated to begin with but I certainly wouldn't say he is underrated either. Average sounds about right to me.
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