Rams sign QB Aaron Murray

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/aaron%20-murray?id=2543587

QB AARON MURRAY

6’1″
207 LBS.
30 5/8″ ARM LENGTH
9 1/8″ HANDS

STRENGTHS Has a quick release and is light enough on his feet to escape the first wave and make some plays on the move. Solid decision-maker — takes what the defense gives him. Fine short-to-intermediate accuracy. Good intangibles. Encouraging team leader with a likeable personality. Leads by example. Serves well as the face of the program. Outstanding work ethic. Is very intelligent and football smart. Experienced, four-year starter in the SEC.

WEAKNESSES Short and short-armed with a low release point that leads to batted balls. Very small-framed with a thin waist and a body that is not built to withstand the punishment that comes in the pocket. Average arm talent. Has to set his feet and everything needs to be perfect to function well. Could stand to improve his footwork. Marginal deep-ball accuracy — tends to overstride and forces receivers to adjust. Many passes are pre-determined and often throws to spots. Loses poise under duress and can be rattled easily by pressure. Gets too jittery and anxious (overanalyzes) in big games and has a very low winning percentage vs. top-10 teams. Long-term durability is concerning.

DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 6-7

BOTTOM LINE Diminutive, game-managing pocket passer still recovering from a torn ACL. Would benefit from a moving pocket that can create open throwing lanes, yet does not have the foot quickness desired for a rollout passing game. Possesses a skill set most ideally suited for a backup or No. 3 role. Intelligence, intangibles and experience are all pluses.

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Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs
Murray was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 5th round (163rd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. On September 3, 2016, Murray was released by the Chiefs.

Arizona Cardinals
On September 4, 2016, Murray was signed by the Arizona Cardinals to their practice squad. On September 12, 2016, Murray was released by the Cardinals.

Philadelphia Eagles
On September 13, 2016, Murray was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles to their practice squad reuniting him with former Chief offensive coordinator and Eagle head coach Doug Pederson.

Los Angeles Rams
On March 9, 2017, Murray was signed by the Los Angeles Rams

This hasn’t been mentioned. Murray was the qb at Georgia when Gurley was there.

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nittany ram wrote:

Encouraging team leader with a likeable personality. Leads by example. Serves well as the face of the program.

I’m not saying this is the main impetus behind this signing but according to Bonsignore, McVay puts a premium on players that have good character. It’s something they’ll be looking for in every player they consider acquiring.

Sounds a lot like Case Keenum.