[Redrum]

According to one of the former-player gurus who frequent the Bootleg,  Murphy has great moves, technique and instincts.  Was actually ahead of Peat last year on the development curve.  Shaw said last week that the "light came on" with Peat in this first Spring session and he began being the OT described in the linked article.  Murphy has not gotten worse, but he's light for an OT.    Faith in the officially-released player weights is...uncertain but Murphy is estimated at anywhere between 272 to 280- something lbs. and they'd like him to be playing closer to 300.  Apparently there are some responsibilities of OTs that can't be pulled off with just technique, but also require stark bulk.  We hope that Murphy can develop and not lose quickness or speed.

[Redrum]

According to one of the former-player gurus who frequent the Bootleg,  Murphy has great moves, technique and instincts.  Was actually ahead of Peat last year on the development curve.  Shaw said last week that the "light came on" with Peat in this first Spring session and he began being the OT described in the linked article.  Murphy has not gotten worse, but he's light for an OT.    Faith in the officially-released player weights is...uncertain but Murphy is estimated at anywhere between 272 to 280- something lbs. and they'd like him to be playing closer to 300.  Apparently there are some responsibilities of OTs that can't be pulled off with just technique, but also require stark bulk.  We hope that Murphy can develop and not lose quickness or speed.