New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

The New Orleans Saints’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today the team has claimed CB Jerome Murphy off of waivers from the St. Louis Rams and released CB Elbert Mack.

Murphy, 6-0, 200, is a third-year cornerback from the University of South Florida, who originally was a third round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams in the 2010 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, the Elizabeth, N.J. native played in 14 games for the Rams and posted 30 tackles (17 solo), one interception, two pass defenses, seven special teams stops and one special teams fumble recovery. He missed the entire 2011 season with an ankle injury. Murphy started 25 of 52 career games in his college career for the Bulls, tallying 202 tackles (148 solo), eight interceptions, 18 pass defenses, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He departed USF with his 52 games played the most by a USF player.

New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

a lot of movement in the CB market this weekend
the Spagnoulo connection was obviously a factor

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

Yes indeed... Let's hope it pays off.

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

Wow that was quick.

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

I guess its easy to go get a guy who allready knows the system. Just plug him in right away.

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

Also don't forget that the rams were down to their 6th CB last season due to injuries, so this guy probably got quite abit of playing time

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

More upside than Mack.

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

No, he missed the entire last season due to an ankle injury, so he was one of those dozen Rams' DBs to hit the IR last season.

Like you guys said, it's good to see Spags bring in these guys that formerly played under him because they won't have to make that many adjustments in order to fit in.

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

Thats it. They both are probably equal in talent right now, but Murphy probably has more potential.

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

I kind of liked Mack, but I like that we are constantly upgrading.

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

Yeah, I agree Rugby. Mack looked like a very serviceable vet, much better than f.e. Torrence did in past years, and hopefully he'll be available later on in the season if the need for a CB arises.

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

We have trust that the coaches know what they are doing

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

He plays his butt off until Marquis Johnson heals up for next season...

Screw this rebuild crap - Saints are in RELOAD MODE...

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

I wasn't crazy about Mack personally. I think he was a lame duck who only stayed on the final roster due to Marquis Johnson's injury. Glad to see they moved to upgrade, even if it is only the 5th cb spot

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Clip of his senior year on youtube

Re: New Orleans Saints Claim CB Jerome Murphy off of Waivers; Waive CB Elbert Mack
 

Good size, good speed, good tackler, good ball skills.. I like the pick up.