was a first round talent, explosive hopeful ST contributor, and sounds like a tirelessly hard worker. Added another weapon to an already explosive offense. Now adding a physical vet like Boldin makes sense to balance things out.
hes probably good but I just don't agree that they accomplished that. Although, we at least don't have to count on Cruz and him not contributing was always the most likely outcome. So this is an overall positive if insufficient.
*Although the long term upside of Shepard may not be as high as some of these guys, I think he is the safest bet among all the WRs to at least be a solid contributor. He has the ideal physical ability and mental approach for the vital slot presence. But when you watch him you notice he can do more than run quick routes over the middle. This kid competes as hard as anyone in the entire class. If NYG has any ounce of doubt about Cruz coming back all the way, Shepard needs to be strongly considered if he is there in round 2, which I highly doubt is the case.
Fantastic WR who can play both slot and outside. Outstanding routes. EXTREMELY high character guy also. Father played WR for the Washington Franchise and the Cowboys.
Having seen him in college he literally has EVERYTHING you want in a slot receiver
Amazing hands, drops almost nothing
Incredibly shifty, runs all the routes exceptionally well
Cruz-type body control before Vic got hurt
Exceptional football intelligence, knows where the holes are in the zone
Will contribute right away. Unlike Round 1, the organization kept the secret on this one and wanted him all the way
He could be the next Welker/Cruz type receiver in this league
I can live with that.
Haha, definitely a mistake...
Twitter is a minute ahead of TV
Shepard is great value and fit
Very similar to Tyler Lockett and Randall Cobb
The #Giants pick #Oklahoma WR Sterling Shepard at No. 40. I had more OCs praise him, unsolicited, as a future pro than any other player.
Why?
Amazing hands, drops almost nothing
Incredibly shifty, runs all the routes exceptionally well
Cruz-type body control before Vic got hurt
Exceptional football intelligence, knows where the holes are in the zone
Will contribute right away. Unlike Round 1, the organization kept the secret on this one and wanted him all the way
He could be the next Welker/Cruz type receiver in this league
Pretty damn good might be a stretch right now, but the ceiling and floor both went up.
Gil Brandt @Gil_Brandt 1m1 minute ago
Love the Shephard pick by Giants. One of my favorite players left after Round 1.
WR target off the board. Giants snag Sterling Shepard. One of the most productive WRs in football last year.
Awesome pick by the #Giants by picking Sterling Shepard. He is such a consistent route runner who will prosper in the Giants system.
He is more than a possession receiver.
Shepard grade: A. Love this player. He is more than just a solid receiver. I think he can be like Randall Cobb.
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE GIANTS GOT STERLING SHEPPARD!?!?!?! WHAT THE FUCK!
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EatDatPussy445 @fatpussyisyummy 2m2 minutes ago
FUCK THE GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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