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Odighizuwa plans to tap a versatile ex-Giant for help

Eric from BBI : Admin : 6/23/2016 9:41 am
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EAST RUTHERFORD & #8208; Every time Justin Tuck sees Steve Spagnuolo, he reminds his former defensive coordinator with the Giants.

"You gave me an opportunity to play every position on the defensive side of the ball except [safety]," says Tuck, who retired earlier this year.

Tuck's versatility was key to a successful career that produced two Pro Bowls and two Super Bowls in 10 seasons after being a third-round pick out of Notre Dame. He was a defensive end who moved around the field, which is why current Giants defensive end Owa Odighizuwa wants to talk with him this summer.

"I definitely on plan on talking to Tuck, kind of get tips from him and see what made him successful inside [as a pass rusher]," Odighizuwa said. "I'll have that opportunity."

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JackKnife  
area junc : 6/23/2016 9:51 am : link
I hope so, simple look at triangle numbers reveals similarities - although Tuck was a full 1.5" taller which is key in a disruptive role.

Tuck
4.71, 24, 7.33 (and Tuck's was done on a still-recovery knee injury)

Odi
4.62, 25, 7.36

Neither Vernon nor JPP like to come off the field. As in you send in a sub, they send him back. If Owa wants to play he better find a way to be that JackKnife in the subpackages each week

obviously with the Floyd interest Giants are looking for that Wild Card pass rusher and sounds like Owa is getting the chance
The best ability  
TyFromQueens : 6/23/2016 10:29 am : link
Is availability....if he's healthy,he can make a difference. Gotta be in it to win it!
RE: JackKnife  
Jay in Toronto : 6/23/2016 10:54 am : link
In comment 13005797 area junc said:
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Neither Vernon nor JPP like to come off the field. As in you send in a sub, they send him back.


Hopefully they won't have to. The best conserver of energy for a D-LIne is 3-and-outs.
If he can develop  
giantgiantfan : 6/23/2016 5:20 pm : link
some pass rush moves he could come in on 3rd and long as we may see something like:

Owa - JPP - Hank - Vernon or JPP - Owa - Brom - Vernon

Who knows. Just stay healthy.
It would be huge  
AP in Halfmoon : 6/23/2016 5:23 pm : link
If he steps up
O² stepping up and  
chopperhatch : 6/23/2016 5:49 pm : link
Taking that role will make this defense a real headache for opposing OCs and QBs. Would be absolutely devastating to face.
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