Rams claim DT Larrell Murchison

[fearsomefour]

Well, with Copeland down and Hoecht on the Edge, the Rams had just three healthy DL in Gaines, Brown and Williams on the 53-man-roster.

Copeland has really been playing well too.
Bummer for him.

 

[den-the-coach]

Copeland has really been playing well too.
Bummer for him.

Yes he has especially against the Run.

 

[fearsomefour]

Yes he has especially against the Run.

That is the one benefit to lost seasons like this one.
You are forced to play young guys that weren't getting much action.
Copeland has proven that he can be a regular part of the DL rotation. Im hoping Brown does the same over the next few games.
With Baker throwing them the ball the young WRs are already starting to step up in Tutu and Skow.
The more I think about it I agree with getting Thomas in at G over Skura.
As Ive said Id resign Skura to a cheap vet deal to keep as a vet depth guy inside, but, lets see what Thomas can do.

 

[Classic Rams]

Injuries started Week 1.

Stafford’s beatings started then.

12 different Oline combos.

I'm counting before that. Our top pick Bruss OL out for the year in preseason, a bad omen.

2015

Without peeking that was the dirty hit by Clay on Foles that rattled him and he was never the same for us.

 

[Tano]

That is the one benefit to lost seasons like this one.
You are forced to play young guys that weren't getting much action.
Copeland has proven that he can be a regular part of the DL rotation. Im hoping Brown does the same over the next few games.
With Baker throwing them the ball the young WRs are already starting to step up in Tutu and Skow.
The more I think about it I agree with getting Thomas in at G over Skura.
As Ive said Id resign Skura to a cheap vet deal to keep as a vet depth guy inside, but, lets see what Thomas can do.

I agree about Thomas and Skura

Skura is better than Evans but that is not saying much

 

[fearsomefour]

I agree about Thomas and Skura

Skura is better than Evans but that is not saying much

Skura is not bad really.
100 miles further along then Evans.

 

[Haden]

Skura is a keeper for depth. I would mind seeing Ty come back for another year too as depth. He is certainly serviceable.

 

[Riverumbbq]

New Rams DT Larrell Murchison was a popular player on the waiver wire

Two teams besides the Rams attempted to claim Larrell Murchison off waivers, but LA had priority

www.yahoo.com

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I meant before the injuries started you guys we’re struggling. You think the Super Bowl hangover affected you guys? Also I’m not trying to be disrespectful and sorry if it comes off that way. You guys are the Defending champs still. You’ll bounce back and I hope you do.

The injuries started very early in the season. Game one I believe. Plus see my last reply below

I meant the loss of Kupp and Stafford. I know how you guys feel cause I feel the same way this year. It hurts.

At least you had a first round pick as a backup. The Rams two backups combined don’t make a fully legit NFL backup QB

You think Stafford will come back next season?

No idea, but hopefully he decides before Mayfield leaves. Mayfield isn’t great but he’s miles better than Perkins and Mayfield. I hope Stafford comes back.

Is Baker the future you think?

That depends on if he wants to possibly be a backup to Stafford or not.

I still maintain some of the injuries and aches and pains started last year. I don’t want to belabor the point, but 21 games in 23 weeks is tough enough, but it was then followed by a shorter than usual off season. Guys like Higbee and Floyd were running on fumes and limped into this season. I don’t think they’ve ever been 100% this year. Their play certainly suggests it. I’d bet there were other players “un-healed” at the beginning of camp and just didn’t get enough time to heal. Ramsey had a procedure and our #3 WR (VJ) didn’t even show up until the season was already lost.

The bills as an opener was a tough draw, but the Rams just didn’t look that sharp at any point this year until, ironically, the last 2 games. There has been an energy boost from some of the backups and new acquisitions. The battle worn Rams limped into this season.

I would not be surprised to see the next defending champs go through a similarly banged up situation.
…but there’s already talk of an 18 game season!

Yes, you are likely correct. Also, Stafford didn’t throw in preseason. He hadn’t built any chemistry with Allen Robinson. Henderson and Akers were apparently injured until late in camp and KW was injured in preseason.

So the QB, the #2 receiver and all three RBs were not firing on all cylinders on the first week of the season.

 

[Packfan18]

The injuries started very early in the season. Game one I believe. Plus see my last reply below

At least you had a first round pick as a backup. The Rams two backups combined don’t make a fully legit NFL backup QB

No idea, but hopefully he decides before Mayfield leaves. Mayfield isn’t great but he’s miles better than Perkins and Mayfield. I hope Stafford comes back.

That depends on if he wants to possibly be a backup to Stafford or not.

Yes, you are likely correct. Also, Stafford didn’t throw in preseason. He hadn’t built any chemistry with Allen Robinson. Henderson and Akers were apparently injured until late in camp and KW was injured in preseason.

So the QB, the #2 receiver and all three RBs were not firing on all cylinders on the first week of the season.

I picked the Rams before the season started to win the division. This year it’s weird how the Rams, Packers, Colts, Steelers, Raiders, Cardinals and Bucs are all awful. I believe all these teams but the Colts made the playoffs last year.

 

[FaulkSF]

I always wonder what would have happened last year if we played you guys in the NFC Championship in Lambeau had we not gagged against the 49ers.

Shanahan owns Aaron Rodgers. Why doesn't Aaron say that? It seems to roll off the tongue so conveniently when it's the Bears.

 

[Packfan18]

Shanahan owns Aaron Rodgers. Why doesn't Aaron say that? It seems to roll off the tongue so conveniently when it's the Bears.

I guess who knows what would have happened. We never do well in the NFC Championship Game.

 

[FaulkSF]

I guess who knows what would have happened. We never do well in the NFC Championship Game.

Honestly Shanahan owns the McVay tree, except McVay during the playoffs.

 

[den-the-coach]

[www.nfl.com]

LARRELL MURCHISON N.C. STATE DT

Prospect Info
COLLEGE
N.C. State
CLASS
r-Senior
HEIGHT
6' 2"
WEIGHT
297 lbs
ARMS
32 5/8"
HANDS
10"

Prospect Grade
5.97
Average Backup or Special-Teamer

2020 Draft Results
DRAFTED BY
TENNESSEE
TITANS
Tennessee Titans
Round 5 ‧ Pick 29

Combine Results
u-unofficial
40 Yard Dash
5.05
Bench Press
29
Vertical Jump
29
Broad Jump
118
3 Cone Drill
7.89
20 Yd Shuttle
4.51
60 Yd Shuttle
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Player Bio
Murchison started his collegiate career at Louisburg College, about two hours north of his home in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. He was an honorable mention junior college All-American and a top-50 JUCO recruit after his second year at Louisburg (17.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks). Murchison redshirted his first season with the Wolfpack and then earned the team's Defensive Lineman of the Year award as a 13-game starter in 2018 (34 tackles, eight for loss, four sacks, one interception, two pass breakups). He stepped up his game as a senior, garnering second-team All-ACC honors after leading his team with 12 tackles for loss and seven sacks (48 total tackles, two pass breakups in 12 starts).

Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 5

NFL Comparison
Tanzel Smart

Overview
Early into his evaluation, it's hard to get past the tight lower body that restricts his upfield and lateral strides with his feet barely leaving the ground. As the tape rolls on, it's impossible not to notice his motor and that he's always around the ball and rarely on the ground. Murchison has the ability to battle through blocks and come out well-oriented and ready to make plays. He's quick to process and respond but doesn't have great closing burst and lateral agility. He thrives in smaller spaces with less ground to cover and should become a good rotational three-technique for a 4-3 defense.

Strengths
Impact production against run and pass
Stutter-rush helps work edge to edge
Never stops charging forward to harass pocket
Effective spin counter at the top his rush
Quick lateral response to lineman's first movements
Cross-faces blockers majority of time
Consistently plays under his pads
Proper technique to brace and scrap versus double teams
Rarely ever on the ground

Weaknesses
Lower body tightness is restrictive
Unable to click and explode into initial blocks
Short-stepper with below-average closing burst
Limited reactive agility as short-area tackler
Hands are quick but would benefit from more deliberate force
Effort over traits could drop him in the draft a little

 

[Merlin]

Nobody on this forum is likely to get too cocky to predict a Rams win after the season we’ve had.

"Hold my beer."
- @Loyal

 

[Loyal]

"Hold my beer."
- @Loyal

“I guarantee it.” ~ Joe Willie Namath

 

[oldnotdead]

IMO Murchison looks to be an upgrade over Brown right now. Or they might be thinking of keeping Gaines at 3T so Murchison could be in rotation with Brown. Brown was getting pushed around by the Raiders so this isn't a surprise. It wouldn't surprise me if they drafted another DT. Brown's technique was spotty he needs work and isn't ready to start this year.

Hoecht can also play 3T in rotation with AD next year. I think they will draft an edge in the second round. Players like Jared Verse out of Florida State. Good length and explosive first step with excellent speed and quickness. Still needs polish so it probably drops him into the 2nd round.

I think they will sit AD out the rest of this year.

 

[Classic Rams]

I would sit AD. On the fence with Jalen. Don't want to be too depleted back there... but yet, in a lost season....

 

[Oregonram]

My thoughts exactly.

I’m sure Stafford also cuts a little slack to the F.O. for historic injury plague this year…not a total exemption but some grace nonetheless

 

[Soul Surfer]

#Superbowl

You are SO last year man.