Well the media sure was quite today, but the Dolphins did in fact make a roster move, signing former Nebraska left tackle, Lydon Murtha, while releasing 2008 4th round draft pick, OG, Shawn Murphy.If Murphy clears waivers, which is doubtful, I'd expect him to end up on the practice squad.
Murtha is a hometown boy, from Homestead, Florida. Listed at 6'7", 315bs, he had an impressive combine, but his lack of strength brought him down to the 7th round where he was drafted by Detroit. He had an arm injury that sidelined him for training camp/pre-season. He ended up on their practice squad despite massive interest in him from many other teams, including Miami but as the worst team in football a year ago, they could have waived anybody without fear of losing them.
It's an interesting move because it puts the make-up of the o-line all out of whack, with 5 Tackles overall. I have a feeling the Dolphins will end up waiving him in hopes of getting him onto the practice squad and if Murphy is still around he'd go back onto the 53 man roster. The NFL has a rule stating a player has to stay on the 53 for 3 weeks if signed off another team's practice squad.
That's my take on it.
<span style="">"Lydon Murtha, OT, 6-7, 306, Nebraska...Murtha stood out at the Combine. He led the offensive linemen in the 40-yard dash (4.89 seconds), the 20-yard shuttle (4.34) and three-cone drill (7.06). </span><span style="">He ranked second in the vertical jump (35 inches) and tied for second in the broad jump (9-feet-2). But he was less impressive in college. He is tall and lanky, and he hasn't displayed strength and power. He also has struggled to stay healthy." - by The Sports Xchange</span>
ReplyDeleteThe guy loooks studly... I also heard he was the number #1 ranked OL out of High school.
For the fins though, I agree, 5 Tackles is a lot. Is it possible to have a 6-7" Guard? is Garner's move permanent?
Whoever drafted Herman Johnson has a 6'7" guard. I wouldn't be surprised if
ReplyDeletethey converted either Garner or Murtha into a tight-end.
LOL Tin, I was just thinking the same thing. with a 4.34 shuttle and a 4.89 40-dash if the kid can catch make him a TE!
ReplyDeleteor at least use him in Tackle Eligible situations!
ReplyDeleteWell the trifecta, if we keep him around, will work on that strength and power issue. Of course, I don't think their "on-season" work outs are as rigorous as their "off-season" workouts. Just so the players don't break down during the season.
ReplyDeleteWell the trifecta, if we keep him around, will work on that strength and power issue. Of course, I don't think their "on-season" work outs are as rigorous as their "off-season" workouts. Just so the players don't break down during the season.
ReplyDeleteok, it is wed. will the game be televised in tampa
ReplyDeletetry that as not a guest. ok it is wed, will the game be on in tampa or not
ReplyDeleteNo, they are showing Atlanta vs Dallas in Tampa/St Pete. everywhere else in Florida is showing the Dolphins.
ReplyDeleteWell I've seen him listed at 306lbs, 315lbs, and 335lbs. If he's 306, I'd definitely contemplate it.
ReplyDeleteWell I've seen him listed at 306lbs, 315lbs, and 335lbs. If he's 306, I'd definitely contemplate it.
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