Justin Murray signed a extension for two more years. 10/2/20

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[BigRedRage]

Cool!

 

[Krangodnzr]

Good depth. I think he might start at guard soon.

 

[football karma]

Good depth. I think he might start at guard soon.

my prediction

neither Pugh or Sweezey are back next year and Murray fills one of those slots

 

[BritCard]

Max $9m total.

Maybe they see him as Sweezy's replacement.

 

[Proximo]

Max $9m total.

Maybe they see him as Sweezy's replacement.

My prediction is he becomes a starter at guard this week and for the rest of the season.

They tried him out in the game at guard last week, and I think it was because Sweezy was not getting the job done to their liking.

As versatile as Murray is, they aren't paying him 4.5 million just to be a backup - at least I hope not.

 

[BritCard]

My prediction is he becomes a starter at guard this week and for the rest of the season.

They tried him out in the game at guard last week, and I think it was because Sweezy was not getting the job done to their liking.

As versatile as Murray is, they aren't paying him 4.5 million just to be a backup - at least I hope not.

That kicks in next year. He's still vet min for now.

 

[Proximo]

That kicks in next year. He's still vet min for now.

Yeah, I know. Still think they resigned him now because they wanted to make sure they had continuity going forward before moving him to starter.

 

[Card'em]

No question he's a starting guard next year, and probably a replacement for Sweezey. You don't pay a league minimum salary free agent $9 million over 2 years to be a backup.

 

[BritCard]

No question he's a starting guard next year, and probably a replacement for Sweezey. You don't pay a league minimum salary free agent $9 million over 2 years to be a backup.

It says MAX $9m contract which suggests it has a structure of incentives, likely playing time or start related.

Maybe they edged their bets. If he works out practicing as a guard this year and start then he gets $9m over 2 years. If not and he's backup tackle its something like $4m over 2 years. We will see.

 

[Goldfield]

Love it

 

[Mainstreet]

Glad to hear it. Always nice to have continuity going forward.

 

[SoonerLou]

Is it me or is he better than Sweezy?

 

[BritCard]

Is it me or is he better than Sweezy?

Sweezy has really been down this year. Was solid last year but looks washed. So wouldn't surprise me if Murray kept the starting job.

 

[SoonerLou]

Sweezy is back at practice. Do you think he starts? Probably helps the run game, but at least to my eye Murray has been better in pass pro.

 

[CFLredzoned]

Sweezy is back at practice. Do you think he starts? Probably helps the run game, but at least to my eye Murray has been better in pass pro.

Yeah I thought Murray held up pretty good in pass pro.

 

[Chopper0080]

Rewatching the Dolphins game, Justin Murray was our worst offensive lineman. We need more physicality out of the RG spot and I can understand if the staff believes Sweezy has more to offer than Murray.

 

[JosiahLee]

Murray didn’t practice today so I’m guessing J.R. is back this week. Perfect timing.

 

[Chopper0080]

More to this point. I would hope our coaches look at our interior three and make an adjustment like the Saints did in getting guys who are strong enough to set the front of the pocket and move defensive players for those inside runs. With how teams are protecting the edges to try and keep Kyler contained, interior pressure will be a real problem with his height.