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Stapleton: Giants' Will Johnson waits in the wings

Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/30/2016 10:15 am
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EAST RUTHERFORD – The Giants are desperate to find someone who can block and possesses the versatility to line up in the backfield at fullback and in line at tight end, thus providing a presence that could help solve what has been the offense’s greatest weakness.

In assessing those positions following Saturday’s 21-20 preseason victory over the Jets, coach Ben McAdoo was blunt with his evaluation: “We need to find some guys who can block better for us.”

Turns out the Giants may have the player who best fits that profile already on the roster.

He’s been here since April.

The challenge for fullback/tight end Will Johnson right now is getting healthy and returning to the field.

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Giants' Will Johnson waits in the wings - ( New Window )
I can see him getting a bunch of snaps in Dallas  
AP in Halfmoon : 8/30/2016 10:20 am : link
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RE: I can see him getting a bunch of snaps in Dallas  
njm : 8/30/2016 10:41 am : link
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Are you sure he will be ready? For that matter, do you want him to be the only player on the 53 who could fill the role given this injury? I think they've got to bring someone else in.
Niners may be looking to get rid of Bruce Miller  
jeff57 : 8/30/2016 10:44 am : link
who fills the same role. Since Kelly has no use for fullbacks.
RE: RE: I can see him getting a bunch of snaps in Dallas  
SGMen : 8/30/2016 10:46 am : link
In comment 13093904 njm said:
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Are you sure he will be ready? For that matter, do you want him to be the only player on the 53 who could fill the role given this injury? I think they've got to bring someone else in.
we likely carry 3 Te's and 1 FB. Doubt we bring anyone new.
A blocking fullback is pretty easy to find  
Ivan15 : 8/30/2016 10:54 am : link
I'm more interested in Johnson's versatility.

TEs can fill in for a week or two. Any longer than that, there are free agents who will be cut loose like Miller.
RE: A blocking fullback is pretty easy to find  
Ten Ton Hammer : 8/30/2016 10:57 am : link
In comment 13093932 Ivan15 said:
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I'm more interested in Johnson's versatility.

TEs can fill in for a week or two. Any longer than that, there are free agents who will be cut loose like Miller.


Supposedly a very good blocker with the ability to split out and catch, but the career numbers don't necessarily prove the sales pitch
He's the only guy who is a proven blocker  
AP in Halfmoon : 8/30/2016 11:00 am : link
Hopefully, he's cleared this week and is ready for Dallas
2.3M  
Jon in NYC : 8/30/2016 11:07 am : link
isn't chump change in the NFL. They clearly think he'll be able to contribute. I think he takes Will Tye's role once healthy.
And once again...  
Johnny5 : 8/30/2016 11:30 am : link
... Missed one - ONE - phucquing game with the Steelers (who he was clearly a very good player for), but without fail comes to the Giants and *BANG*

Get healthy dood!! Chop quick Plz thx
The blocking FB  
Jay in Toronto : 8/30/2016 11:39 am : link
is also becoming more scarce in college.

Where is Derek Watt, JJ's middle brother??

Side note: keep an eye on his 'little' brother TJ -- now playing OLB for the Badgers.
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