I know what we saw was just two clips of him dominating in that situation. If there are no instances of him getting beaten and exposing Eli, then I really think he will have to be the starter by the end of the season.
How could the coaches not promote him if he is carrying the ball better than Jennings, he is doing well receiving and turning those opportunities into yards... and now pass protecting well?
Apple has played well with some blotches here and there. Shepherd has 5 receiving TDs if not a lot of yards, Thompson was promising until he was injured, and Perkins and Adams have come along well for later round picks.
If we could see some development out of Goodson this would really have been a great year for talent infusion/development.
will be splitting time anyway, why demote your veteran starter who's going to still get carries? Jennings has complete trust as well, especially from Eli I'm guessing.
Surprisingly, the Giants allocated the 6th highest cap space to HB's in the NFL. Perkins stepping will likely force Vereen to take a pay cut. All space helps.
Equal credit should go to Richburg for being bullied and pushed back. Perkins only walks the defender across the back of the line of scrimmage and the defender trips on Richburg.
do make decent money as they have been around the block a bit.
I suppose they earn it though, running behind that O-line...
Vereen's cap hit is almost $5M. Jennings is ~$2.8M.
Only AP ($14M) and McCoy ($8M) have a higher average cap hit than the 2 of them combined at the RB position.
They can move on from Jennings after this season, one notch
above a JAG. He is also not durable, contrary to what some
think on here. Last season was the first time he made it
thru a full season in his career!
He has missed what 3 games this year,
and about 5 games in 2014. They should draft another
RB later in the draft. They are paying Vereen a lot for a
3rd down back, can't see another signing.
"Perkins is a poor blocker" in the preseason cringeworthy. there are 2 types of blockers - guys who are willing, and guys who aren't. Perk has the "will" to block - in preseason he just didn't know what to do because he didn't know the offense yet.
That said, this block is still not how you'd draw it up (he should've angled the guy outside to maintain the pocket) but you can't teach a guy to be willing to bury his helmet in a linebackers chest. Perkins is, and has been. The rest is just technique and a natural feel for the game and he has that.
I know what we saw was just two clips of him dominating in that situation. If there are no instances of him getting beaten and exposing Eli, then I really think he will have to be the starter by the end of the season.
How could the coaches not promote him if he is carrying the ball better than Jennings, he is doing well receiving and turning those opportunities into yards... and now pass protecting well?
Cause the Browns Linebackers are awful. Let's see some consistency. I hope you are correct and he is the starter
If Jennings was playing like shit the last 3 weeks
imv the Giants are being complacent with Jennings to some degree.
I thought there were some noticeable holes (particularly on left edge) versus Cleveland but Jennings is too slow to take advantage of it. Not saying Perkins is lighting it up out there yet but, with our O-line, you hate to miss any opportunities for some running production.
He makes $3.1 in salary next year. Jennings on the other hand probably makes sense at $2.4. Both in the last years but Jennings is older and Vereen is a good fit for this offense.
Perkins has shown enough where you can go into next year expecting him to be part of a rotation with Vereen.
Darkwa probably goes. We would then draft a back or 2 and go heavy into the UFA or younger free agents with potential.
Perkins is a smooth runner who looks slower than he is. Great vision, good power - but to me - lacks 'explosion'.
Am I wrong, or does he accelerate slower than most elite backs?
I watch highlights... I just don't see the explosion and the dynamite quickness I like in a back with Perkins - like Beckham - I see quickness and acceleration with Odell that I simply don't see with Perkins.
Can someone point me to highlights that prove me wrong? (I want to be wrong)
How could the coaches not promote him if he is carrying the ball better than Jennings, he is doing well receiving and turning those opportunities into yards... and now pass protecting well?
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If we could see some development out of Goodson this would really have been a great year for talent infusion/development.
I suppose they earn it though, running behind that O-line...
Note the awesome hook/hold by Jerry when his man spins.
Equal credit should go to Richburg for being bullied and pushed back. Perkins only walks the defender across the back of the line of scrimmage and the defender trips on Richburg.
Gidie - i think this is a different play than the first one you posted. Same theme though, Perkins doing a good job in pass protection.
And sadly, one or more O-lineman not...
I suppose they earn it though, running behind that O-line...
Vereen's cap hit is almost $5M. Jennings is ~$2.8M.
Only AP ($14M) and McCoy ($8M) have a higher average cap hit than the 2 of them combined at the RB position.
did your seeing eye dog tell you that?
and that might be improvement lol
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do make decent money as they have been around the block a bit.
I suppose they earn it though, running behind that O-line...
Vereen's cap hit is almost $5M. Jennings is ~$2.8M.
Only AP ($14M) and McCoy ($8M) have a higher average cap hit than the 2 of them combined at the RB position.
They can move on from Jennings after this season, one notch
above a JAG. He is also not durable, contrary to what some
think on here. Last season was the first time he made it
thru a full season in his career!
He has missed what 3 games this year,
and about 5 games in 2014. They should draft another
RB later in the draft. They are paying Vereen a lot for a
3rd down back, can't see another signing.
That said, this block is still not how you'd draw it up (he should've angled the guy outside to maintain the pocket) but you can't teach a guy to be willing to bury his helmet in a linebackers chest. Perkins is, and has been. The rest is just technique and a natural feel for the game and he has that.
$4,116,667-Avg./Year
$4,750,000-Total GTD.
$1,583,333-Avg.Guar./Year
38.5%-% Guar.
2018 UFA
How could the coaches not promote him if he is carrying the ball better than Jennings, he is doing well receiving and turning those opportunities into yards... and now pass protecting well?
I thought there were some noticeable holes (particularly on left edge) versus Cleveland but Jennings is too slow to take advantage of it. Not saying Perkins is lighting it up out there yet but, with our O-line, you hate to miss any opportunities for some running production.
Perkins has shown enough where you can go into next year expecting him to be part of a rotation with Vereen.
Darkwa probably goes. We would then draft a back or 2 and go heavy into the UFA or younger free agents with potential.
Perkins is a smooth runner who looks slower than he is. Great vision, good power - but to me - lacks 'explosion'.
Am I wrong, or does he accelerate slower than most elite backs?
I watch highlights... I just don't see the explosion and the dynamite quickness I like in a back with Perkins - like Beckham - I see quickness and acceleration with Odell that I simply don't see with Perkins.
Can someone point me to highlights that prove me wrong? (I want to be wrong)
On the way, out of the backfield. He would literally rattle teeth, as hard as he would hit them ...
And blitzing linebackers, at 270+ he would destroy them.