Packers enamored with Murtha

This is a little bit of old news, but also some news I don't think Green Bay Packer fans are aware of.

While at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, TFY Draft caught the Packers gushing over Nebraska tackle Lydon Murtha (sorry, subscription required).

According to TFY Draft, "Many scouts in attendance feel Lydon Murtha could move into the second round after his sensational workout, others disagree.  John Dorsey of the Green Bay Packers is one general manager that's been raving about Murtha the past few days."

We'll forgive the guys at TFY for mistaking Dorsey for being a general manager as he's actually the Packers' director of college scouting, but what they witnessed doesn't change. 

Murtha had the best 40-yard dash, three cone drill and short shuttle time among all offensive linemen at the Combine.

Draftguys TV is the best in the business at breaking down video and giving you the pros and the cons of NFL draft prospects. In this video, they give an in-depth look at Murtha. 

 

As you can see, Murtha has the athleticism NFL teams drool over. But there are questions about his strength and durability.

He could end up being a very good prospect for a team like the Packers who run a zone blocking scheme. Don't doubt for a second that Murtha is one of the top offensive line candidates on the Packers' draft board.
 

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