Any reason for optimism about this guy being the answer at FS? Basically a redshirted rookie season for him last year.
I was watching this highlight of Paul Perkins from 2014 and saw #2 from Texas running him down with ease and sure enough it was Thompson. Would be nice to have that kind of speed back there.
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I think Jackson will be moving back to CB
Why put him on IR? He's already out there, running around, which is something Jackson isn't doing yet. He can play FS or CB, not to mention special teams. Seems like a good guy to have around.
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gets another camp next year before eventually cut.
Why put him on IR? He's already out there, running around, which is something Jackson isn't doing yet. He can play FS or CB, not to mention special teams. Seems like a good guy to have around.
I'm guessing this will happen around the time of cuts.
I could see Landon playing that Hybrid LB/SS role and being excellent at it. The key factor is do we finally get a guy (or two) that can take over the FS role on this team and do well at it?
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gets another camp next year before eventually cut.
Why put him on IR? He's already out there, running around, which is something Jackson isn't doing yet. He can play FS or CB, not to mention special teams. Seems like a good guy to have around.
I'm guessing this will happen around the time of cuts.
Okay, but why?
I meant GROUP.
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He's got Thompson and probably Jackson (if healthy) ahead of him.
I think Jackson will be moving back to CB
With Darian Thompson onboard it could happen. Jackson's AA and their supposed belief in his versatility are vital for him to make this roster.
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He's got Thompson and probably Jackson (if healthy) ahead of him.
I think Jackson will be moving back to CB
With Darian Thompson onboard it could happen. Jackson's AA and their supposed belief in his versatility are vital for him to make this roster.
M. Thompson is the only DB to play corner, slot corner, strong safety and free safety in college. He has the most realistic chance to make the cut not name Collins and D. Thompson. Before his injury he showed enough to work against the 1st at FS and apparently had better coverage than Collins. People forget that Collins wasn't having that great of a camp.
M. Thompson already beat out Jackson last year.
I meant GROUP.
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I'm surprised at all the love for Deayon today....Dude is 5'9", 155 lbs, how much of an impact do you expect that guy to have at this level?
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gets another camp next year before eventually cut.
Why put him on IR? He's already out there, running around, which is something Jackson isn't doing yet. He can play FS or CB, not to mention special teams. Seems like a good guy to have around.
I'm guessing this will happen around the time of cuts.
You do realize you can't just put players on IR, right? They have to actually be injured, even if minor, otherwise the team is forced to waive the player if they pass a physical.
Deayon is a dynamic playmaker that may just play himself right onto the 53 as the Giants slot corner. The kid can flat out ball.
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but Donte Deayon could push him off. Neon Deayon is a good player.
Deayon is a dynamic playmaker that may just play himself right onto the 53 as the Giants slot corner. The kid can flat out ball.
Very likely way too small to play the larger outside receivers but high end he could be a guy to shut down the jitterbug slot receivers. A shutdown slot corner has plenty of value.
Who was lining up with the ones when camp began, after looking real good in the Spring. I think he sticks.
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He wasn't that good in college and was projected as a UFA by all experts. He wasn't even the best DB on Texas. This was such a reach even Mykkele was shocked when he got drafted. A wasted pick.
Who was lining up with the ones when camp began, after looking real good in the Spring. I think he sticks.
That's one way to look at it... The other is the Giants drafted 2 DBs since then and added 3 or 4 DBs as UDFA's.
M Thompson is in no way a safe bet to secure a roster spot on the 53.
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He wasn't that good in college and was projected as a UFA by all experts. He wasn't even the best DB on Texas. This was such a reach even Mykkele was shocked when he got drafted. A wasted pick.
Who was lining up with the ones when camp began, after looking real good in the Spring. I think he sticks.
That's one way to look at it... The other is the Giants drafted 2 DBs since then and added 3 or 4 DBs as UDFA's.
M Thompson is in no way a safe bet to secure a roster spot on the 53.
Did I say he was a "safe bet?" No. I said, "I think he sticks."
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He's got Thompson and probably Jackson (if healthy) ahead of him.
M. Thompson already beat out Jackson last year.
Incorrect Jackson was seeing a lot of time with the starters before his injury.
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but Donte Deayon could push him off. Neon Deayon is a good player.
Deayon is a dynamic playmaker that may just play himself right onto the 53 as the Giants slot corner. The kid can flat out ball.
I think Deayon has the best chance of any of the UDFA's to make the roster.
Ever hear of Mark McMillian - 5' 7" - Cornerback KC Chiefs?
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is way too small to play in the NFL
Ever hear of Mark McMillian - 5' 7" - Cornerback KC Chiefs?
155 pounds. Yes. Too small.
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He's got Thompson and probably Jackson (if healthy) ahead of him.
M. Thompson already beat out Jackson last year.
Incorrect Jackson was seeing a lot of time with the starters before his injury.
M. Thompson started at FS in the first preseason game on August 14, where he got hurt. The Giants signed Brandon Meriweather two days later. After a very good Spring, Thompson had already eclipsed both Bennett Jackson and Cooper Taylor on the depth chart.
Jackson got hurt in the second preseason game, on August 22 (along with Justin Currie). A week later the Giants re-signed Stevie Brown, and then cut him a week after that and re-signed Craig Dahl.
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He's got Thompson and probably Jackson (if healthy) ahead of him.
M. Thompson already beat out Jackson last year.
My memory isn't completely clear on this but not so sure this is accurate.
At this point I don't think the odds are for or against him. He has a reasonable opportunity to make the team if his health is good.