ACL reconstructions generally don't affect the short or long-term performance of a player these days. The surgery has come a long way in recent years.If you put a gun to my head I’d have the pre-injury Murphy over Kent every time, as well as Kent did at times. It’s not a zero sum game, both would be lovely, but Kent flattered to deceive more than the collective Bear memory would have you beleive
Whether Murphy comes back that good, we’ll see.