like the idea on the surface but we simply do not develop screen plays that well. Would need a lot of work with the O-line and Eli and designing and executing these plays.
There is a lot more to it than just the RB's ability.
catches well.. Knows blitz pickup.. Knows assignments.. Runs routes like a WR.. He wont get a huge deal though.. too many running backs in FA and too many coming out in the draft..
Belichek made something out of nothing out of this guy. The fact he barely got carries means he is not a RB that can carry the rock. Which means every time he is in the game you know the Giants are passing. Too much money for a one dimensional guy.
Belichek made something out of nothing out of this guy. The fact he barely got carries means he is not a RB that can carry the rock. Which means every time he is in the game you know the Giants are passing. Too much money for a one dimensional guy.
BB isn't some end all be all barometer. I've watched almost every Pats game the last few years and BB is just flat out strange with RBs period. I believe he purposely doesn't committ to someone to keep teams guessing. Vereen not getting carries doesn't mean he can't carry the ball. go look at how many carries Sproles had last year vs how effective he was. He had less than 4 carries a game.
I love the potential for Vereen in this offense. Obviously not a position we should overspend on but I'll wait until I see the numbers before commenting on that.
I want the scat back from Atlanta who burnt us for a long TD....
....last Season. He Had 5 TDs With Minimal Touches And Is Super Fast.
Guy is a scrub. If we are going FA speed receiving back Vereen is a perfect fit. I would like Spiller better as a potential starting RB too BUT.. Jennings Andre Brown and Vereen is nice. We had to spend in Free agency because our draft pick busted in Wilson. Need those picks elsewhere.
made a lot of big catches. A pass catching back like Ben Shane Vereen would add another dimension to McAdoo's/Eli's offense. Not screen passes, but short routes that turn into first downs.
That said, I think Pats would really want to keep him.
Or, Roy Helu Jr., who is also a good receiver.
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Sounds like the Giants are very serious contenders for Shane Vereen, according to a source. Terrific backfield receiver and solid blocker.
but has had some outstanding ones. Coming off a SB, how hungry is he to win another one? Could just want to find a cash cow in Giants and become Ham 'n' Egger.
Living in New England I saw a lot of Vereen. He would be a
But how is he as a receiver?
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There is a lot more to it than just the RB's ability.
Cap goes up, salaries go up.
Alas
last time we won a superbowl we had 2 RBs on decent contracts right! ITS A LOCK!!
BB isn't some end all be all barometer. I've watched almost every Pats game the last few years and BB is just flat out strange with RBs period. I believe he purposely doesn't committ to someone to keep teams guessing. Vereen not getting carries doesn't mean he can't carry the ball. go look at how many carries Sproles had last year vs how effective he was. He had less than 4 carries a game.
I love the potential for Vereen in this offense. Obviously not a position we should overspend on but I'll wait until I see the numbers before commenting on that.
Guy is a scrub. If we are going FA speed receiving back Vereen is a perfect fit. I would like Spiller better as a potential starting RB too BUT.. Jennings Andre Brown and Vereen is nice. We had to spend in Free agency because our draft pick busted in Wilson. Need those picks elsewhere.
That said, I think Pats would really want to keep him.
Or, Roy Helu Jr., who is also a good receiver.
My only concern is that we would be paying him for his Brady/Belichick production value and I'm not sure we can utilize him as well as they did.
Make this one so.
Sounds like the Giants are very serious contenders for Shane Vereen, according to a source. Terrific backfield receiver and solid blocker.
...and our O-line has been so bad that we often have to keep the RB back to help protect Eli.
Hey, I like Vereen. I am just pessimistic in our ability to take full advantage of his skills.
Get Pierre Thomas at the league minimum or draft someone.
Vereen Catches A Million Balls And Gains Next To Nothing.
There's a very good chance that the Giants can sign Shane Vereen, per source.