I fail to see how Murray is a “generational talent.” I’ve seen similar college seasons out of the likes of Tim Tebow and Marcus Mariota, and these guys have a larger sample size. Murray has one full season of collegiate experience from which to grade. It’s not foolish to believe that had he stayed one more year at OU, his production would dip.
Also, a “generational talent” would have the requisite physical traits for his own position. Murray is in the 2nd percentile for height and will likely enter the season under 200 lbs. Murray Stans can discount the importance of height, but when you’re in the NFL and you have to make intermediate throws from the pocket against taller, faster rushers, it’s crucial to be able to see clear as day where your receiver is going to be. At 5’9” +/-, that’s not easy.
Additionally, a “generational talent” would’ve been graded much higher entering this draft. Despite the stats and the Heisman, Murray was largely an afterthought and not even considered the best QB in a weak QB draft class. Enter Kliff’s comments from OU week and all of a sudden, people are moving the goal posts to make him out to be better than other prospects who could be considered “generational,” such as Bosa and Williams. Some still don’t even have him as a Top-10-raked player in this draft.
This is not me saying that Murray can’t be a solid NFL quarterback, but those who are putting him on the tallest of pedestals will more than likely be disappointed in a few years.