Now that Apple and Shepard have been drafted with the Giants' first two picks respectively, it will be interesting to see how exactly they're used next year.
In terms of the CB"s...
On one hand, it may seem simple to just insert Apple into the #3 Nickel/slot CB role as he's the 3rd most talented CB on the roster. However, does Apple have the skillset to play Nickel given his handsiness and aggression? Perhaps Jenkins play slot during Nickel and Dime while Apple plays on the outside? Or maybe another CB will be the answer in the slot while Apple is insurance on the outside and plays in Dime packages?
In terms of the WR's....
For Shepard although it seems like he can play both inside and out, a lot of BBI has been saying how he seems more of a Cruz replacement on the inside rather than a #2 outside receiver (i.e. replacement for Randel). Maybe one of White or Dabble plays on the outside while a three way battle between Harris, Cruz, and Shepard will occur for the inside?
What do you all think or am I overanalyzing this?
Same could be true for Shepard given Cruz can play both inside and out and then Shepard could concentrate on the outside. However, Shepard has played both so much at OU he could possibly play both in the pros. Of course, Cruz's health plays into that as well.
Same could be true for Shepard given Cruz can play both inside and out and then Shepard could concentrate on the outside. However, Shepard has played both so much at OU he could possibly play both in the pros. Of course, Cruz's health plays into that as well.
I agree that Apple will probably play outside in 3cb sets.
I think they'd like for both Shepard and Cruz to play both inside and out.
I'm not going to say "hopefully", Victor Cruz is going to be the second WR and Sheppard the 3rd, but the 3 wr set is going to have 2 guys open at all times, not to mention the TE or the RB.
Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride.
They think both Cruz and Shep can play both slot and on the outside. As to Apple, they're going to move them around, with Jenkins playing slot on certain downs and situations.
I think that's what will happen. The Shepard and Perkins selections indicates what McAdoo plans on offense.
Yes, I first thought this as well. I thought we needed a red zone threat next to OBJ to make us much better inside the 20. However, Sheppard may be the perfect fit next to OBJ. They most likely will line up all three WR's in different spots. It is much easier to roll coverage when you know you have say (Treadwell) who probably won't burn you deep on one side. Now you have two guys that can burn you deep while also running quality routes underneath the deep throws. Shep also has big catch radius like OBJ. Lots of creativity available for Mac.