Panthers trade for Raiders' WR, Louis Murphy

[RavensNTerps]

The #3 WR in this offense is really like the 6th option anyway so it really doesn't matter who it is.

[wickedsolo]

The #3 WR in this offense is really like the 6th option anyway so it really doesn't matter who it is.

Unfortunately there is some truth to that.

Hopefully that changes this year if Jones, Doss, or Williams figure things out.

[Reed 'Em and Heap]

Lots of Raiders fans seem to suggest that Murphy, while capable of running deep routes, has so-so hands and is not good in traffic. Of course, the same may be said of Jacoby Jones. If given the choice today, I'd take Murphy, but I think it's a close enough call that we can wait to see how it plays out before getting too upset.

[Iscull]

Cam has to be loving this trade. Now he's got two legit deep threats.

[GOTA]

The #3 WR in this offense is really like the 6th option anyway so it really doesn't matter who it is.

Sad but true

[jonboy79]

Louis Murphy, 0 career punt or kick returns.
I think people are looking at htis worng. In Jones, we drafted a PR/KR that can also play WR. If we had traded for Murphy we would still have to make a move at PR/KR. I don't think they want Ed Reed or webb back returning, and I know I don't want David reed back there. So those options aside, we have a couple unproven rooks, Laquan Williams and WHOM? We needed a solid, vet return option, and that's what we got.

[RavensNTerps]

Unfortunately there is some truth to that.

Hopefully that changes this year if Jones, Doss, or Williams figure things out.

I doubt it will much because we're still banking on Pitta and Dickson, not to mention Joe's comfort level with Rice who is obviously very dangerous himself.

[leachisabeast]

Dennis Pitta is really our slot #3 receiver. And tbh, I am good with that. Would be nice to have an actual true #3 WR like Tandon Doss step up though.

[GOTA]

Louis Murphy, 0 career punt or kick returns.
I think people are looking at htis worng. In Jones, we drafted a PR/KR that can also play WR. If we had traded for Murphy we would still have to make a move at PR/KR. I don't think they want Ed Reed or webb back returning, and I know I don't want David reed back there. So those options aside, we have a couple unproven rooks, Laquan Williams and WHOM? We needed a solid, vet return option, and that's what we got.

How about Doss or Asa Jackson who were both very good returners in college? When Jackson was drafted all you heard about was how he is a return specialist. Before Jones became available you would have to think that these 2 along with David Reed were going to compete for the job.

[B-more Ravor]

If given the choice today, I'd take Murphy, but I think it's a close enough call that we can wait to see how it plays out before getting too upset.

Exactly. Not to mention that there has been no indication that Murphy was available back in May when they signed Jones.

Sorry, but this really isn't a case of picking one over the other. They signed Jones to fill a need, at a time when it was unknown that Murphy would become available later, so it's not like they had their choice of which one to sign.

Had they passed on Jones and Murphy never become available or were outbid for him, what then?

Louis Murphy, 0 career punt or kick returns.
I think people are looking at htis worng. In Jones, we drafted a PR/KR that can also play WR. If we had traded for Murphy we would still have to make a move at PR/KR. I don't think they want Ed Reed or webb back returning, and I know I don't want David reed back there. So those options aside, we have a couple unproven rooks, Laquan Williams and WHOM? We needed a solid, vet return option, and that's what we got.

Exactly. Jones is here as much for his KR abilities as anything else. If he fills the 3rd WR spot too, great. If not, he's still a valuable acquisition as a KR.

[jonboy79]

How about Doss or Asa Jackson who were both very good returners in college? When Jackson was drafted all you heard about was how he is a return specialist. Before Jones became available you would have to think that these 2 along with David Reed were going to compete for the job.

I don't think the plan was to go into the season with David Reed ont he roster, or to have no PROVEN returners. Liek you say, there are some option, but I think those are best considered backup options, unless they surpass someone(Jones) in camp.

[The Excellector]

Exactly. Not to mention that there has been no indication that Murphy was available back in May when they signed Jones.

Sorry, but this really isn't a case of picking one over the other. They signed Jones to fill a need, at a time when it was unknown that Murphy would become available later, so it's not like they had their choice of which one to sign.

Had they passed on Jones and Murphy never become available or were outbid for him, what then?



Exactly. Jones is here as much for his KR abilities as anything else. If he fills the 3rd WR spot too, great. If not, he's still a valuable acquisition as a KR.

What then? What then?.........................less dropped passes.

[B-more Ravor]

What then? What then?.........................less dropped passes.

Maybe. Or maybe more with several totally unproven, young WRs trying to man the 3rd WR spot.

Again, let's just wait and see what happens before predicting what is going to happen......