Bill Murray

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Bill Murray's contract earns a C+ Contract Value Index, with the AAV sitting where the comparable-tier deals tend to settle. At $1.075M on a one-year deal, the Colts are paying replacement-level guard depth at a replacement-level price—fair value for what he is, but nothing more. Murray's on-field output lands at starter-level production concerns (his performance grade reflects minimal impact during his 2024 season with just three games of action), and a one-year, sub-$1.1M AAV is exactly what the market assigns to rotational linemen without proven consistency at the position. The short term works in the team's favor; there's no long-term commitment risk, no guaranteed money anchor, and zero dead-cap downside if the Colts move on during training camp. This isn't a bargain—it's a market-rate depth gamble on a second-year player whose development stalled, the kind of low-cost audition that contemporary NFL rosters use to patch gaps without tying up cap space. Given the Colts' recent activity reshaping their offensive line and skill positions, Murray slots into that organizational strategy as a camp evaluation piece rather than a cornerstone or even a confident depth piece. The Contract Value Index grade of C+ appropriately reflects neither value nor waste—just neutral, arms-length labor in the preseason churn.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Bill's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Among guards on the Indianapolis Colts, Bill Murray's output grades to a D+ performance level. Murray carries the profile of a replacement-level depth piece whose on-field contributions have failed to establish him as a reliable contributor at his position—a reality that aligns with his second-year status and the minimal production he has generated to date. The absence of specific statistical strengths in his profile underscores why the Colts have moved aggressively to reshape their offensive line through signings like G Jalen Farmer and the broader slate of moves that include QB Easton Stick, C Josh Kreutz, and LB Bryce Boettcher; these transactions signal organized priorities that leave no room for depth players who cannot move the needle. His limited durability and lack of progression beyond practice-squad utility work have essentially rendered him invisible to both the fanbase and media—a silence that reflects his true impact tier rather than any controversy. The Colts' recent release of Murray and subsequent addition of complementary pieces point to a front office that has moved on, treating his exit as the kind of roster housekeeping that barely registers on transaction wires. At 29 and in his second year, Murray remains a training-camp body candidate elsewhere; his D+ grade accurately captures a player whose NFL shelf life depends entirely on filling depth holes, not contributing to competitive windows.

How Bill Compares at the Position

Bill Murray ranks 91st of 173 graded gs by performance. That slots Bill between Caleb Rogers (D+) just ahead and Nash Jones (D) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Bill Murray's sentiment grade lands at D+, reflecting how the recent storylines have framed him. The narrative surrounding Murray isn't one of controversy or disappointment—it's complete indifference. His release from the Colts generated essentially no public reaction, a silence that perfectly captures his status as replacement-level depth; he appeared in just three games during the 2024 season and never progressed beyond the practice squad level, leaving minimal body of work for media or fans to debate. The Colts' recent roster activity tells the real story: they've been aggressively reshaping their lineup with signings like QB Easton Stick, C Josh Kreutz, LB Bryce Boettcher, G Jalen Farmer, and WR Liam Clifford—moves that signal organized offensive line and skill-position priorities that have nothing to do with Murray's departure. His D+ on-field production and the routine nature of his exit align perfectly; this is the kind of roster housekeeping that barely registers on transaction wires, let alone sparks fan discussion. Where the sentiment sits today is exactly where it should be: neutral and unremarkable, the appropriate grade for a depth piece whose exit changes nothing about how the fanbase views the team's direction.