Greg Milhouse. Any shot?

the bolded part.

No need to spend one of the 53 roster spots on him. It's not like they're gonna have more than three DT's active on game day, anyway, so if you can safely tuck him on the practice squad, that's the smart move.

Personally, I think they should only carry Harrison, Hankins, and Bromley on the 53 and keep another DT or two on the practice squad. That will allow them the room to keep 5 DE on the 53, which makes the most sense given the 4 Aces package they play on passing downs.

think he makes the 53. Also Okwara.

DT: Harrison, Hankins, Bromley, Milhouse.
DE: JPP, Vernon, OO, Okwara.

Wynn, Nix, and Hughes fight for one spot.

That guy will NEVER get fired.

Melvin Lewis is a different story.

He is fighting the 4th spot. Most likely a practice squad guy if he keeps improving.

In comment 13081040 AcidTest said:

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think he makes the 53. Also Okwara. DT: Harrison, Hankins, Bromley, Milhouse. DE: JPP, Vernon, OO, Okwara. Wynn, Nix, and Hughes fight for one spot.

I like the look of that Dline a lot, but a guy like Milhouse will probably be inactive most game days, barring unforeseen injuries. I think he might be a good PS candidate, as well. I also do think there will be a need for at least a 4 man-DT rotation earlier in the season due to it being warmer as we need to have those guys fresh for the 4th Quarter of games and so I can most definitely see them keeping 5 DTs.

In comment 13081244 Simms11 said:

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I also do think there will be a need for at least a 4 man-DT rotation earlier in the season due to it being warmer as we need to have those guys fresh for the 4th Quarter of games and so I can most definitely see them keeping 5 DTs.

When was the last time the Giants had 4 DT active on game day? Ideally they keep 8 DL (5 DE, 3 DT), 7 LB, and 10 DB on the 53 man roster.

The Giants usually activate only three on game days, anyway, and they'll often rotate their DEs inside, too, on obvious pass-rushing downs.

But he looks PS to me.

In comment 13081287 Klaatu said:

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The Giants usually activate only three on game days, anyway, and they'll often rotate their DEs inside, too, on obvious pass-rushing downs.

5 DTs, with one on the PS is what I meant.

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In comment 13081244 Simms11 said: Quote: I also do think there will be a need for at least a 4 man-DT rotation earlier in the season due to it being warmer as we need to have those guys fresh for the 4th Quarter of games and so I can most definitely see them keeping 5 DTs. When was the last time the Giants had 4 DT active on game day? Ideally they keep 8 DL (5 DE, 3 DT), 7 LB, and 10 DB on the 53 man roster.

At a minimum, they need 4 DTs on the active roster. I don't think they can go with only 3. The DTs will be worn out by the 4th Quarter early in the season. Hank and Snacks are good, but they too will need relief and I don't mean the NASCAR package.

In comment 13081334 Simms11 said:

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At a minimum, they need 4 DTs on the active roster. I don't think they can go with only 3. The DTs will be worn out by the 4th Quarter early in the season. Hank and Snacks are good, but they too will need relief and I don't mean the NASCAR package.

I know, you mean the 4 Aces. That and Bromley will give them plenty of rest. And they don't play much special teams if any at all. Like I said, when was the last time the Giants had four DT active on game day?
p.s.-- Feel free to call my bluff: I'm just assuming the Giants rarely (if ever) had four DT active on game day. It's not like I've ever kept track of something like that.

Given the lack of depth at DT, I'm sure there's a spot for him.

In comment 13081327 Simms11 said:

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In comment 13081287 Klaatu said: Quote: The Giants usually activate only three on game days, anyway, and they'll often rotate their DEs inside, too, on obvious pass-rushing downs. 5 DTs, with one on the PS is what I meant.

4 DTs with one on the PS I can believe.

has little to no bearing on how many McAdoo wants to keep, whether Spags was here or not..

I personally have no idea where McAdoo goes with this

of his DC, who we already know enjoys rotating his DL often.

In comment 13081501 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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of his DC, who we already know enjoys rotating his DL often.

True, so I would assume 4 DTs on active roster?

...will include Reese, McAdoo, and Spags. All three will have opinions, it just comes down to how strongly they feel about the player and the roster spot. I just don't think you need more than two nose-tackle types on game day and considering all the DE's capable of rotating in on passing downs, do they really need another 3-Technique type other than Bromley. They can store Milhouse and/or another young DT on the practice squad, ready to be activated if there is an injury during the week.

I might feel differently if they had a young, highly regarded prospect like when Joseph and Hankins were rookies occupying a roster spot, but not dressing. But I don't think any of the current young DT prospects are in danger of being snatched off the practice squad.

It's not enough just to look at the past, you have to look inside it as well. Why this, why that? When I look at this roster, I don't see a reason to keep more than the three DT's. I'll probably be wrong about that, but we'll see.

Bromley is considered a definite for the roster. I think Harrison/Hankins are the definites and the next two spots need to be won.

I like Hughes and his ability to not get moved...a very poor man version of Harrison which is good for backing up that spot. Milhouse has shown well, albeit against lesser competition. I just think he offers some things in there that others don't. Whether he is on the 53 or PS...I want this guy to stick around. I think he has talent worth waiting for at least this season.

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And Milhouse and/or Coleman are no threat to be snatched from the practice squad. They're all easily replaceable if need be. I'd rather keep Whitlock who can play FB, 3-technique, and specials. Who do you think would contribute more on game day, Whitlock or Nix? Having a 4th DT on this particular 53 man roster only makes sense if Harrison, Hankins, or Bromley are hurting. I might feel differently if there was another DT on the roster that was more than JAG. But we're talking about journeymen and undrafted free agents behind the big three.

Is in the plans, but It might be PS. I really think he's battling Bromley. How many smaller DT's do you keep on the active Roster vs. larger run stuffers.

I really like what I am seeing from Okwara. He is pushing Randy Wynn hard and what's more I like his versatility a lot. I think Okwara has a good shot to make the 53.

I think I'd prefer Millhouse on PS and keep a bigger guy like Hughes. I thought Hughes was ok last year. He seems the definition of a rotational run plugging DT.

Millhouse needs to show more against higher quality competition and if he earns a lot more snaps in week 3, that's a good sign for him.

I feel the Giants are trying to hide Milhouse from teams that could potentially claim him onto the practice squad. Even when he gets in for just a few snaps he always makes the most out of them. If the plan is to "hide" him and sneak him onto the PS I think it's getting harder with every performance he has.. Do remember, out of collegel he was a high priority FA on many teams radars projected 5th round even.