2019 2nd round pick is Byron Murphy CB

[TheCardFan]

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[Krangodnzr]

I've asked this question in a ROTB story. It seems that part of the reasons why so many Cardinals' fans like Murphy is because he's from Arizona and plays a position of need. But what would have happened if NE had not drafted Harry with the last pick of the first round?

I think the Cardinals legitimately had a higher grade on Murphy than Harry. CB is inherently harder to find good players.

Murphy has Pro Bowl potential. His game is predicated on skill and instincts. His feel for the game is fantastic.

The Cardinals had top ten grade on Murphy supposedly, and I can see it.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

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[Frank The Fixer]

Murphy’s a stud and potentially a lockdown corner who doesn’t shy away from contact. He’s exactly what this teams needed across from PP21 for a very long time. Being coached at what’s becoming defensive back U doesn’t hurt.
Very happy with the selection

 

[Finito]

I hated the pick when it was made but after time if the #1 CB in the draft is sitting there you have to take him. Especially when he comes from a school that’s getting a reputation for produce great secondary players and we need a CB.

No doubt if Harry was there he would have been the pick but it could be a blessing in disguise

 

[GuernseyCard]

Murphy’s a stud and potentially a lockdown corner who doesn’t shy away from contact. He’s exactly what this teams needed across from PP21 for a very long time. Being coached at what’s becoming defensive back U doesn’t hurt.
Very happy with the selection

For the foreseeable future, he's CB3 and precisely what we need underneath in our nickel packages. We also added Thompson (FS) for our Dime coverages.

 

[Krangodnzr]

I hated the pick when it was made but after time if the #1 CB in the draft is sitting there you have to take him. Especially when he comes from a school that’s getting a reputation for produce great secondary players and we need a CB.

No doubt if Harry was there he would have been the pick but it could be a blessing in disguise

Why hate the pick? Really good corners are worth wins.

He was hands down BPA at that point.

 

[Finito]

Why hate the pick? Really good corners are worth wins.

He was hands down BPA at that point.

I wanted Ford and offensive line help

 

[Jetstream Green]

He's legit. Don't worry about his 40 time. He's much faster than that. He was trained wrong and lost a tenth or so from rising up too fast.

You don't run a 40 when playing football. Some guys get trained better and some don't. But on the field, the slower guy in the 40 can be faster.

Aeneas Williams and Richard Sherman are not burners but have great instincts, something "I'm in the right place but cannot turn and do anything" Brandon Williams does not have, but Murphy does and I agree he should work out

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I could be wrong Garthshort, but it sounds like to me that the Cardinal's sprinted up to the podium to turn in the Murphy pick, and I don't think they would have played it any differently.

Again, just my gut feeling.

I agree. If they had Murphy rated 6th overall I’m convinced they had him rated higher than Harry.

 

[Krangodnzr]

I wanted Ford and offensive line help

Ford is probably a guard. If Ford becomes a good guard and Murphy becomes a good corner, who has a bigger impact on the game? Murphy.

Draft difference makers high.

 

[Finito]

Ford is probably a guard. If Ford becomes a good guard and Murphy becomes a good corner, who has a bigger impact on the game? Murphy.

Draft difference makers high.

Yes...I know.

The whole point of my post was mad at the time thought about it and it was the right pick to make.

 

[devilalum]

Yes...I know.

The whole point of my post was mad at the time thought about it and it was the right pick to make.

Unless its a once in a lifetime guard like Jonathan Cooper!

 

[Finito]

Unless its a once in a lifetime guard like Jonathan Cooper!

That was the right pick to make at the time

 

[devilalum]

That was the right pick to make at the time

No, he was a bust. Everybody thinking it was a good pick at the time doesn't change that fact.

 

[JeffGollin]

I think the Cardinals legitimately had a higher grade on Murphy than Harry. CB is inherently harder to find good players.

Murphy has Pro Bowl potential. His game is predicated on skill and instincts. His feel for the game is fantastic.

The Cardinals had top ten grade on Murphy supposedly, and I can see it.

PFF ranked Murphy #6 on their BPA big board.

 

[GatorAZ]

PFF ranked Murphy #6 on their BPA big board.

Josh Jackson was their top corner last year, went in the 2nd rd and was terrible as a rookie. Not that it means anything just a reference point.

 

[DVontel]

Josh Jackson was their top corner last year, went in the 2nd rd and was terrible as a rookie. Not that it means anything just a reference point.

Cause he’s strictly a zone corner that was put in man by their DC. Byron is very good at both.

 

[Finito]

No, he was a bust. Everybody thinking it was a good pick at the time doesn't change that fact.

Hindsight is 20/20 you can only judge the pick at the time it was made. Nobody knows who’s going to be bust and who’s not. The draft is a crap shoot. Look at the guys drafted behind Cooper in the top ten. All bust.

 

[Finito]

Josh Jackson was their top corner last year, went in the 2nd rd and was terrible as a rookie. Not that it means anything just a reference point.

I really really liked Josh Jackson coming out

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Yes...I know.

The whole point of my post was mad at the time thought about it and it was the right pick to make.

I love this post. It shows thought, but more importantly, it shows maturity to own up to a change of mind instead of digging into a position. Akin to Krang’s about-face in Murray. We could use a LOT more of this around here.

 

[BigRedRage]

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[ProdigalSun]

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Love how physical he plays. That hit at 1:22 ...wow

 

[Krangodnzr]

I love this post. It shows thought, but more importantly, it shows maturity to own up to a change of mind instead of digging into a position. Akin to Krang’s about-face in Murray. We could use a LOT more of this around here.

Right when I heard Isabella, I was like "WTF ". Same with Allen, but thought about each pick in context and both were really good.

Isabella is going to be good for the Cardinals and Allen is going to be a fan favorite.

 

[BigDavis75]

The guy is a player, the way he bails and keeps his eyes in and the way he drives down on the ball are a pretty rare skill set for CBs.