What is the coaching staff seeing in Marcus Kuhn

He won't make roster

will be pretty good in the rotation, has a motor ... Kuhn is Reese Scholarship, gotta hit complete rock bottom before you don't see him again ...

Kuhn was a seventh rounder BTW. But yeah I don't see why they have kept him this long. I am sure he is probably a hard worker in practice and a good person but as a football player he is not good

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Hankins, Bromley and Ellis are on the team, barring injury. Jenkins is too, unless he shows signs of breaking down. Kuhn has to prove that he's worth spending a fifth roster spot on the DT position, and he has to stay ahead of Hamilton. As Ellis masters the 1-technique position in a 4-3. Kuhn's playing time figures to diminish rapidly. His window for proving his value is closing.

I think the Giants will ultimately carry nine DL, not ten, and Kuhn will be out of the League in September. I also suspect he'll be a candidate to return when injuries hit the defensive line. None of the Giants' DEs are big enough to move inside, except in obvious passing situations; so as soon as a DT gets hurt, they will have to bring somebody in. Kuhn will be the obvious choice. Taylor might be on the practice squad, but he's probably very raw; Hamilton would be a potential replacement too, though I think he has used up his PS eligibility.

the best team out there? You are right. This guy needs to hit the bricks! Kuhn wouldn't make any other roster and shouldn't make this one.

In comment 12421542 jeff57 said:

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Kuhn is on the roster because he's a hard worker who's paid the price to get some burn. But, the productivity isn't there and the clock is ticking loudly.

at least to the degree you can while watching on television, and I never saw a play in which he showed anything that made me glad he was on the roster. It is hard to understand what the coaching staff sees that made them keep him around. He is now thirty. I suspect he will can cut this year and doubt anyone will pick him up.

In comment 12421559 Big Blue Blogger said:

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Hankins, Bromley and Ellis are on the team, barring injury. Jenkins is too, unless he shows signs of breaking down. Kuhn has to prove that he's worth spending a fifth roster spot on the DT position, and he has to stay ahead of Hamilton. As Ellis masters the 1-technique position in a 4-3. Kuhn's playing time figures to diminish rapidly. His window for proving his value is closing. Good post I think the Giants will ultimately carry nine DL, not ten, and Kuhn will be out of the League in September. I also suspect he'll be a candidate to return when injuries hit the defensive line. None of the Giants' DEs are big enough to move inside, except in obvious passing situations; so as soon as a DT gets hurt, they will have to bring somebody in. Kuhn will be the obvious choice. Taylor might be on the practice squad, but he's probably very raw; Hamilton would be a potential replacement too, though I think he has used up his PS eligibility.

NFL roster if he was cut? Would Herzlich?

In comment 12421577 mikeygiants said:

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NFL roster if he was cut? Would Herzlich?

no and no

focused on him a lot and he did absolutely nothing. How don't know how he gets such rave reviews from the coaching staff. Also, Reese does not say who stays and who is cut. That's mostly on the coaching staff. I don't believe for one minute if Spags and TC wanted to cut him, Reese would say no.

nothing would be an improvement. he gets manhandled. he's a complete liability

In preseason players are given a chance. Roster guys like Kuhn, Hosley, Hermann, Jerry, a number of WR's, etc. will all be given chances to make the team or play themselves off the team. I wouldn't read anything into playing time right now. In fact, lots of playing time could be a bad sign (like with Sinorice). It means its decision time.

In comment 12421577 mikeygiants said:

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NFL roster if he was cut? Would Herzlich?

Herzlich would. As a 3rd linebacker who plays special teams, those guys are always cheap and have jobs.

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He's terrible, and he's proven that in regular season games the past two seasons. No idea why they're still giving him chances.

Would much rather have another veteran DT with some type of positive playing experience in there to compete on a 1 year deal than a guy who has already proven he will only hurt you if he gets on the field.

I'm really hoping he doesn't stick this season. We'll see.

In comment 12421581 Victor in CT said:

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In comment 12421577 mikeygiants said: Quote: NFL roster if he was cut? Would Herzlich? no and no

Agree and it ain't just those two...

I'm not really hoping he doesn't stick. I'm hoping the light goes on and he shows something. But in the event that doesn't happen (which is likely), I hope they keep someone else instead.

as in...just a guy

If Bromley and Ellis can't beat him out for a roster spot I don't know what to think

Hankins has and Bromley/ Ellis really ought to have, higher upside than Kuhn regarding mobility and the ability to disrupt and get back there.

I also think that Hankins could surprise in limited reps at End (left side from D view), sealing the end and allowing whomever (Bromley. O.O. Jenkins or even maybe Wynn) to get some interior disruption going.

It may be, down to, as above, Jenkins health, or Hamiltons fitness and or work ethic or something.

its that people on BBI think a 7th rounder with little prior football experience can develop into a difference maker on our team.

He is only still around due to the overall lack of talent on this roster over the past few years (aka Herzlich).

Markus Kuhn : The Mannheim Mullet

In comment 12421559 Big Blue Blogger said:

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Hankins, Bromley and Ellis are on the team, barring injury. Jenkins is too, unless he shows signs of breaking down. Kuhn has to prove that he's worth spending a fifth roster spot on the DT position, and he has to stay ahead of Hamilton. As Ellis masters the 1-technique position in a 4-3. Kuhn's playing time figures to diminish rapidly. His window for proving his value is closing. I think the Giants will ultimately carry nine DL, not ten, and Kuhn will be out of the League in September. I also suspect he'll be a candidate to return when injuries hit the defensive line. None of the Giants' DEs are big enough to move inside, except in obvious passing situations; so as soon as a DT gets hurt, they will have to bring somebody in. Kuhn will be the obvious choice. Taylor might be on the practice squad, but he's probably very raw; Hamilton would be a potential replacement too, though I think he has used up his PS eligibility.

Excellent analysis, as usual.

Kuhn was blown so far off the ball on a run behind the G and T that he finally gave up and ran backwards around the LB'ers and ended up BEHIND the safety before he jumped on the pile to help stop the runner. I've never seen anything like it.

In comment 12421973 B in ALB said:

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Kuhn was blown so far off the ball on a run behind the G and T that he finally gave up and ran backwards around the LB'ers and ended up BEHIND the safety before he jumped on the pile to help stop the runner. I've never seen anything like it.

LOL