What are your thoughts and opinions of JPP coming back? When I heard what happened I wanted him off the team. Then, when you think about it, the best move was waiting. It isn't like we could have spent his money on other FAs.
Now, I feel like I am selling my soul to the devil. I am curious to see what type of player he can be and what type of lift he can give this defense.
I have always had faith in Spags. I had a ton of faith in Moore and Odi. I thought Hankins would continue to improve. I really liked the Selvie signing. Our D is not perfect. We have weaknesses but they have also given us a chance to win every week we step out on the field. The crucial element we are missing is a pass rush. I dont think one player will magically turn this into a 2007 or 2008 D but it will help. It is like having a bunch of #3 starting pitchers in baseball. If you don't have a #1 then your staff is weak. If you have a number 1 then the dominos start to fall into place.
On a side note, I wonder what would be more valuable, a pass rusher or another cover guy. The reason I say this is that DRC has been banged up. We have a rookie at safety. Hosley has been playing better on the outside. If we had that extra cover guy then I can see Spags dialing up some better pressures. Right now I think he is still playing it somewhat safe to protect his secondary. It is an interesting thought.
So, back to the opening question, what are your thoughts and opinions on him returning?
Wynn? Our best run defending end and cheap as hell. Selvie? He is setting the edge and getting some pressure. Odigizuwa? We just drafted him and hopefully he will get better with opportunies.
I wouldn't let a mangled JPP take any snaps away from them until he is 100% healthy which won't be until next season and that may be to late.
It's not spite, it's reality.
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Right now with 8.5 fingers he is the best pass rusher they have.
People here don't like him because of the money. If you read comments, most people here don't like any contract a player has signed for
Last year he played against 3 of the 4 teams they have played thus far. He got the better of Smith, he dominated T. Williams and he was the reason they beat Atlanta. This year, there has not been a sniff of pressure. He made the DL better. Look at Hankins pass rush without JPP - non existent
if he can come back and be a situational pass rusher later in the year it would be huge.
good post
If the team has a shot I'd be thrilled to see him return.
I was excited to see Odi this week. He did a few good things but his pass rush was awful. He was an easy guy to handle by the OT. He had no problems with Odi in one on ones. Odi did nothing. No outside rush. No bull rush. Nothing inside.
Wynn? Our best run defending end and cheap as hell. Selvie? He is setting the edge and getting some pressure. Odigizuwa? We just drafted him and hopefully he will get better with opportunies.
I wouldn't let a mangled JPP take any snaps away from them until he is 100% healthy which won't be until next season and that may be to late.
It's not spite, it's reality.
That's a good point about the roster. But they don't need the roster spot right now and usually/unfortunately these things have a way of working themselves out.
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It has nothing to do with spite. I would love o be proven wrong. I would love for JPP to come out in his first game and get one pressure, I would happy with that. But not at $870,000.00 because I don't think he will produce at a level that equates to that payday. We have 5 DE's right now without JPP, who do you cut? Ayers is hurt but he is currently our best 2 way DE and has 1 sack. Moore? He is probably our best pass rusher and is very young.
Wynn? Our best run defending end and cheap as hell. Selvie? He is setting the edge and getting some pressure. Odigizuwa? We just drafted him and hopefully he will get better with opportunies.
I wouldn't let a mangled JPP take any snaps away from them until he is 100% healthy which won't be until next season and that may be to late.
It's not spite, it's reality.
That's a good point about the roster. But they don't need the roster spot right now and usually/unfortunately these things have a way of working themselves out.
They get to decide if they want to keep him for 2016, and they're already saving the money as is.
Who needs a guy for the last four games that is out of shape, rusty, hardly knows the plays, and has one hand and one claw and a history of childish behavior? Why upset the apple cart. We don't need another second or third string DE.
Pull the tender.
But the truth is, you have no idea as to who JPP is *right now* or who he will be even when he gets into shape. Cut off your own hand and see how well you do in your usual physical tasks and let us know how you compare to your full-bodied neighbor.
Maybe he is better; maybe you don't actually need a hand to play in the NFL. But, lets see some proof before making absolutes. And, try not to use JPP as a a surrogate for commentary on our current pass rush capability.
Ideally, you want to see how he does with his new hand, this year, before you sign him to a long term deal.
I'm one who thinks he still has a long term career. It's his short term prognosis that is in question.
If his hand is healed, and he can train, compromise with him and give him a few bucks for getting into shape. He's not going to be top notch physical shape (but neither is Beatty, who likely has lost a lot of upper body strength, but we're all ready to welcome him back), and he's not going to be the JPP of last year. but if he can contribute, welcome back.
If he's hopeless for this year, the Giants will yank the tender or win a grievance.
I'd prefer not to spend the money, but IF he can contribute, the division is wide open to win. Only an idiot would not welcome back someone who can help you there.
It's ludicrous. It'll take him a month, minimum, to get back into anything resembling reasonable football game shape.
If he had it wrapped as a club he's better than anything we have at DE.
If the team has a shot I'd be thrilled to see him return.
What we should be saying is "I hope he comes back strong and can contribute" but everyone is talking in absolutes which is just silly.
Isn't he already working out? If the hand gets better and he can work out even more over the next few weeks will he increase his workload and workout more?
This guy is a premier athlete. A natural. He didn't miss 2 years or even 6 months of working out.
I am of the current opinion that JPP's comeback begins with the 2016 pre-season.
Isn't he already working out? If the hand gets better and he can work out even more over the next few weeks will he increase his workload and workout more?
This guy is a premier athlete. A natural. He didn't miss 2 years or even 6 months of working out.
He hasn't lined up against any opponent since Dec. 28 2014. He didn't go to OTAs or mini camp. Which means he hasn't done anything football related in more than 9 months. Working out on his own isn't going to prepare him to battle with offensive tackles.
Remember he first just damaged the hand. Then - well, maybe a finger was amputated. Then, the thumb might have been hurt.
Latest info is the index finger is gone. The thumb was partially amputated. The middle finger may actually be damaged as well, plus significant skin grafts. Add in not being anywhere close to game shape.
Yet, some people have no problem saying he'd immediately be our best DE? Just throw a club over the stump!
I am of the current opinion that JPP's comeback begins with the 2016 pre-season.
Thank you. It never fails to amaze me how much contempt some "fans" have for the players on their team. The ridicule and lousy jokes I've read here give me doubts about some people's maturity level. No one has a clue when, if and how well he can still play. I don't understand how anyone could have any sentiment other than what you just expressed.
Remember he first just damaged the hand. Then - well, maybe a finger was amputated. Then, the thumb might have been hurt.
Latest info is the index finger is gone. The thumb was partially amputated. The middle finger may actually be damaged as well, plus significant skin grafts. Add in not being anywhere close to game shape.
Yet, some people have no problem saying he'd immediately be our best DE? Just throw a club over the stump!
Don't be so sure. Wynn has played well, Odi just got his feet wet, and Ayers hasn't played yet.
BTW, does the confirmed fingers blown off make JPP the Mordecai Brown of DEs?
Wynn? He hasn't shown anything as a pass rusher.
If the team is in position to make the playoffs I would love to see JPP on the field the last month of the season. That's 2 months from now. If he gets in shape he would help even if he has to have his entire hand wrapped.
Wynn? He hasn't shown anything as a pass rusher.
If the team is in position to make the playoffs I would love to see JPP on the field the last month of the season. That's 2 months from now. If he gets in shape he would help even if he has to have his entire hand wrapped.
You are talking about a JPP with a maimed, skin grafted hand, who as Cris Carter pointed out, is weakened and atrophied, at least 20 lbs, perhaps more, under his playing weight. There is no way one can lift weights with skin grafts on the hand. The grafts will tear. Even if he could overcome all that in just 8 weeks, he will still have to learn how to play with one hand. And learn a new defense on the fly. Don't act like he is going to walk on the field and immediately be their best DE. That's just stupid. It would be a miracle if he just were able to practice byt seasons end.
I am of the current opinion that JPP's comeback begins with the 2016 pre-season.
I'm in general agreement with your take. I hope he gets a chance to at least prove he can play.
It's been 3 months. He can't lift.
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After 6-8 weeks?
It's been 3 months. He can't lift.
It isn't the case with JPP, but for every week of bed rest, it takes 3.5 weeks of rehab to recover the atrophy or muscle mass lost.
uh, if you go back to those you might remember that I have a lot of knowledge about skin grafts, more than I would care to because a friends child was severely burned and I learned alot about it from him. Stretching and pushing abnormal movements can be catastrophic to a graft patient. Secondly, we now know that he has the index finger including the base knuckle removed, and parts of 2 other fingers as well. That's a great grip for holding 250 lbs above your throat. We've also seen that the hand is completely wrapped, so don't fucking tell me I''m talking out my ass when if anybody is it's YOU. Thirdly, if you think that anyone here is wishing permanent injury on anyone else you're bigger idiot than I initially thought.