The anticipation and excitement surrounding the start of another NFL season holds even deeper meaning for Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray. The team’s first-round selection from Oklahoma is scheduled to make his pro debut as a starter this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s a position earned after a condensed training camp filled with early mornings, relentless studying and lofty goal-setting. “Obviously you work your entire life to get to this point,” Murray said. “But I think really the main thing that I’m feeling and what I keep telling myself is just to stay poised. I think going throughout this camp, I’ve been able to do that.” Murray said picking up the defense has been a day-to-day grind, noting that each practice brings progress. He said his comfort in the scheme is a testament to help from teammates and coaches, from All-Pro safety Derwin James to linebackers coach Richard Smith. “I tell you what, he’s getting better every practice, man,” head coach Anthony Lynn said. “He’s a sharp young man, he works hard. He’s here early this morning; came in the same time as the coaches and studying tape. He’s gonna work at it. And so I have all the […]
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