Saw this on twitter but apparently Adrian Peterson was on First Take this morning and openly talked about other teams he'd be interested in signing with if the Vikings cut him this offseason.
Mentioned the Giants, Tampa, and Houston as possible destinations.
Didn't see it live so not sure if that was taken out of context but thought it was interesting. Would you be interested in Peterson at this point at the right price?
Jennings is cooked and I'm pretty sure we dont owe him anything. He's a free agent.
He made about 2.5 mil last year alone (and Shane Vereen made even more - which is actually about 6 mil wasted on these two), according to the BBI salary page. If we can't find a veteran back who makes less than that, I'll eat my hat.
He seems to have some issues.
Eddie Lacy is an interesting look, he is a capable receiver and a bruising back. A one two punch with he and Perkins is very intriguing.
Exactly. If you want a power back that has more tread on the tires than years played look at Lacy. He's entering his second contract. He's produced at a high enough level to represent an upgrade and he showed serious signs of maturity this past season when he came into camp in his best shape yet. The guy has averaged over 5 YPC for long stretches of time. And he likely won't get an insane contract but if the Giants like him, strike early make him an offer. He's already better than any back on this team.
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Now he flat out sucks. Waste of money and roster spot.
Joe Thomas is less risky (but still a risk).
Although.... Blount isn't much younger and I think he'd be an excellent complement to Perkins for a couple years.
1. Don't see him signing for less than $8-10M per season
2. He is awful in pass protection and has hands of stone.
3. He is by far at his best lined up 7 yards behind the QB so that he can get the ball and build up a head of steam. Obviously, Giants have preferred to use a lot of shotgun with the RB lined up next to Eli (i.e. RB has zero forward momentum when he gets the ball) under McAdoo. It's not even like we've sprinkled in some pistol.
4. With Eli, we are also heavily dependent on adjusting on the fly to what the D shows. That gets back to #2, which means the ideal RB for this offense would be one that can run, pass block, and catch the ball well (or at least does 2 of the 3 at a high level).
If we're going to sign an older RB coming off an injury, the guy to get is Charles (if he's cut). Far better fit in this offense, though his injury(s) may be more severe. Also doesn't have the off-the-field baggage.
Of all the influx of shithead "new" posters in recent memory, giants#1 remains an example of a quality addition to this board. Hes got his facts straight and makes fantastic points ALWAYS.
I meant to say this at an earlier point in the season, but nice job giants#1. You bring a lot to the board and this shithead appreciates it.
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Home of the offseason plan that usually consists of "We need a stud player with no injury or character issues who is 27 and will sign a team friendly deal so he can come to NY, be a star, and make tons of money making commercials."
Putting a team together in the NFL really is just that simple.
Yeah, every free agent we sign has to be a future 10 year starter who makes the Pro Bowl every year.
As has been mentioned, different time and circumstances, but OJ Anderson worked out pretty well for Parcells, no? He was 29 when we traded for him and a 33 year old Super Bowl MVP. Its OK to rent a player for a few years if that will put you over the top.
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This is a stupid analogy. OJ Anderson was brought in in '86 as insurance on a Super Bowl contender with a very solid OL that had been together for 3 years. Peterson would be coming here to a shit OL and want to get paid which will eat up cap $$. THere was no cap in 1986.
Not an analogy. I said that time and circumstances were different. The point was that it is OK to sign a vet with some mileage on him to plug a hole for a few years. Like Antonio Pierce. Peterson would be too expensive.
Morris at this point isn't much more than Jennings, but I think he would fit the vet backup role at a much cheaper cost. You don't want Perkins with too many carries, anyway.
This presumes we get Vereen back, of course.
Morris at this point isn't much more than Jennings, but I think he would fit the vet backup role at a much cheaper cost. You don't want Perkins with too many carries, anyway.
This presumes we get Vereen back, of course.
McFadden is a FA. I think Morris might stay, but you never know. They need cap for sure.
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I'm fine with keeping Jennings also, you're not going to find a vet worth anything for less then what we owe him.
Jennings is cooked and I'm pretty sure we dont owe him anything. He's a free agent.
He made about 2.5 mil last year alone (and Shane Vereen made even more - which is actually about 6 mil wasted on these two), according to the BBI salary page. If we can't find a veteran back who makes less than that, I'll eat my hat.
Jennings is not a free agent.