Mike Garafolo & #8207;@MikeGarafolo 1m1 minute ago
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Giants settling all family business today. They will not be re-signing TE Larry Donnell. He'll be a free agent.
its third down and instead of beating one guy he goes out of bounds with no physical contact. Think it was the Ravens game. Lucky Eli hooked up with Odell and got the first on the 4th down play.
his potential during his rookie season. Great athlete who got pretty far in his chosen profession.
Wonder if his critics who so cleverly have fun with a man losing his job, have gotten as far in their life ventures.
Oh, please. Spare me the sanctimony. He wasn't good at his job, which involved being paid rather nicely. The team will be improved by his departure. He will likely land elsewhere. Cry me a motherbleeping river.
but I also thought he was misused. His talent is in winning contested jump balls. To me he seemed like he should have been used as a red zone specialist split wide. That's a valuable role, and his presence didn't need to go beyond that.
his potential during his rookie season. Great athlete who got pretty far in his chosen profession.
Wonder if his critics who so cleverly have fun with a man losing his job, have gotten as far in their life ventures.
This is not a middle school soccer league in which everyone gets participation trophies. The guy has consistently proven he's not good enough to do this job. Let's not treat this like a factory worker losing his job through no fault of his own.
Donnell was an UDFA making a position change. He was a project. He overperformed the Giants' investment in him, he got a lot better, but not good enough -- not good enough to justify to continue investing in him. I hope he goes somewhere in the AFC and plays a long time and makes a lot of money. Or at least has a good life, whatever he does.
Am I going to miss him on the Giants? What is there to miss? But I don't have any ill-will toward the guy.
I didn't say it was the wrong move. And I was excited about his potential. But don t lecture about being sactimonious. I don't find humor in the ridiculing of others, never have.
I ve known several professional athletes who's careers came to an end before they were ready. It rips them apart, it s not funny.
Unfortunately some of the Giants read the crap we see here. I think it stinks and I don t really care if you like it or not
I didn't say it was the wrong move. And I was excited about his potential. But don t lecture about being sactimonious. I don't find humor in the ridiculing of others, never have.
I ve known several professional athletes who's careers came to an end before they were ready. It rips them apart, it s not funny.
Unfortunately some of the Giants read the crap we see here. I think it stinks and I don t really care if you like it or not
Don't be sanctimonious, and you won't get called out about it. And *I* don't care whether *you* like it or not.
Donnell was an UDFA making a position change. He was a project. He overperformed the Giants' investment in him, he got a lot better, but not good enough -- not good enough to justify to continue investing in him. I hope he goes somewhere in the AFC and plays a long time and makes a lot of money. Or at least has a good life, whatever he does.
Am I going to miss him on the Giants? What is there to miss? But I don't have any ill-will toward the guy.
Posts like this need a like/agree/thumbs up button
Donnell was an UDFA making a position change. He was a project. He overperformed the Giants' investment in him, he got a lot better, but not good enough -- not good enough to justify to continue investing in him. I hope he goes somewhere in the AFC and plays a long time and makes a lot of money. Or at least has a good life, whatever he does.
Am I going to miss him on the Giants? What is there to miss? But I don't have any ill-will toward the guy.
Exactly. It's one thing to say that the decision to not re-sign him was justified (because it is), but it's another to gloat or shit on the guy because he ran his course on the team. I get it if the guy was known to be an asshole and/or slacker who didn't take his job seriously, but that's not the case here. He came across as a good guy who just never developed into the player that we thought he would be and had two bad seasons in a row. I doubt the guy wanted things to turn out the way they did, so why act like it's a personal affront?
its third down and instead of beating one guy he goes out of bounds with no physical contact. Think it was the Ravens game. Lucky Eli hooked up with Odell and got the first on the 4th down play.
He did more than get the first he won the game on that play
but I also thought he was misused. His talent is in winning contested jump balls. To me he seemed like he should have been used as a red zone specialist split wide. That's a valuable role, and his presence didn't need to go beyond that.
The Giants tried that against Pittsburgh. Completely changed the game in their favor.
He had the size, excellent hands, by all accounts was dedicated and a hard worker.
The last play I saw him he held the ball out from his body and waited for the ground to jar it loose.
I don't get it, I would have bet on the guy.
The true hatred here should be directed towards Reese who chose to go with a backup TE instead of finding a real starter.
While I wouldn't go so far as to say "hatred", you are right, it was Reese's mistake to think we could count on Donnell to be our starting TE.
All fun and games about his after the catch adventures notwithstanding, he was also a terrible run blocker, a deficiency which seriously hurt our running game the past 2 seasons
its third down and instead of beating one guy he goes out of bounds with no physical contact. Think it was the Ravens game. Lucky Eli hooked up with Odell and got the first on the 4th down play.
One play lol nearly everything he did was a terribly sorry excuse for a football play
The true hatred here should be directed towards Reese who chose to go with a backup TE instead of finding a real starter.
While I wouldn't go so far as to say "hatred", you are right, it was Reese's mistake to think we could count on Donnell to be our starting TE.
All fun and games about his after the catch adventures notwithstanding, he was also a terrible run blocker, a deficiency which seriously hurt our running game the past 2 seasons
but again...blame Reese or the coaches. They are the ones who needed to recognize that AND stayed with him even after they knew what he was. Larry is really just a guy who is trying to play. I dont think any of us would question his effort. No reason to hate the guy for not being a quality starting TE.
The Giants have not had a TE since Boss or Ballard left. Even with those two, I think Mike Pope worked some magic with those guys.
Best wishes for the future, Larry, and thanks for your dedication in being a NY Giant.
Here's to hoping he can keep the dream alive. If not, pretty good run for a UDFA from Grambling State... most never even see any real game action... Larry made a game-winning NFL TD catch... something to go on the mantle for all-time.
Donnell was an UDFA making a position change. He was a project. He overperformed the Giants' investment in him, he got a lot better, but not good enough -- not good enough to justify to continue investing in him. I hope he goes somewhere in the AFC and plays a long time and makes a lot of money. Or at least has a good life, whatever he does.
Am I going to miss him on the Giants? What is there to miss? But I don't have any ill-will toward the guy.
Didn't he switch from QB to TE during his freshman year in college? 10 years ago? At what point does the position change take root?
And the reality is that LD had enough bonehead moments that he did earn some deserved disdain from fans. Maybe not as much as he has received, but it's not like it's unfounded, either.
to stick on this roster. Its a shame too because the early returns were promising.
Negative development as the snaps and years increased...odd
Simple answer he was a basketball player and didn't have the toughness to play the game of football in the NFL. After the ravens game I was sick to my stomach. 6 foot 6 tight end avoids contact with a 190 lbs corner and goes out of the bounds half a yard short of a first down making it 4th and 1.....then Odell happened otherwise my guess was he would have been cut right there had we lost that game
The coaches who kept him on the team are more to blame than Donnell
It's implied.
L.O.L
Unaware of down and distance, ill-timed jumping in the air.
Size and athleticism but zero football instincts.
Lands on his feet
Wait...
Wonder if his critics who so cleverly have fun with a man losing his job, have gotten as far in their life ventures.
Wonder if his critics who so cleverly have fun with a man losing his job, have gotten as far in their life ventures.
Wonder if his critics who so cleverly have fun with a man losing his job, have gotten as far in their life ventures.
Beat me to it Joe.
Wonder if his critics who so cleverly have fun with a man losing his job, have gotten as far in their life ventures.
Oh, please. Spare me the sanctimony. He wasn't good at his job, which involved being paid rather nicely. The team will be improved by his departure. He will likely land elsewhere. Cry me a motherbleeping river.
Wonder if his critics who so cleverly have fun with a man losing his job, have gotten as far in their life ventures.
This is not a middle school soccer league in which everyone gets participation trophies. The guy has consistently proven he's not good enough to do this job. Let's not treat this like a factory worker losing his job through no fault of his own.
Donnell was an UDFA making a position change. He was a project. He overperformed the Giants' investment in him, he got a lot better, but not good enough -- not good enough to justify to continue investing in him. I hope he goes somewhere in the AFC and plays a long time and makes a lot of money. Or at least has a good life, whatever he does.
Am I going to miss him on the Giants? What is there to miss? But I don't have any ill-will toward the guy.
I ve known several professional athletes who's careers came to an end before they were ready. It rips them apart, it s not funny.
Unfortunately some of the Giants read the crap we see here. I think it stinks and I don t really care if you like it or not
I ve known several professional athletes who's careers came to an end before they were ready. It rips them apart, it s not funny.
Unfortunately some of the Giants read the crap we see here. I think it stinks and I don t really care if you like it or not
Don't be sanctimonious, and you won't get called out about it. And *I* don't care whether *you* like it or not.
Donnell was an UDFA making a position change. He was a project. He overperformed the Giants' investment in him, he got a lot better, but not good enough -- not good enough to justify to continue investing in him. I hope he goes somewhere in the AFC and plays a long time and makes a lot of money. Or at least has a good life, whatever he does.
Am I going to miss him on the Giants? What is there to miss? But I don't have any ill-will toward the guy.
Posts like this need a like/agree/thumbs up button
Donnell was an UDFA making a position change. He was a project. He overperformed the Giants' investment in him, he got a lot better, but not good enough -- not good enough to justify to continue investing in him. I hope he goes somewhere in the AFC and plays a long time and makes a lot of money. Or at least has a good life, whatever he does.
Am I going to miss him on the Giants? What is there to miss? But I don't have any ill-will toward the guy.
Exactly. It's one thing to say that the decision to not re-sign him was justified (because it is), but it's another to gloat or shit on the guy because he ran his course on the team. I get it if the guy was known to be an asshole and/or slacker who didn't take his job seriously, but that's not the case here. He came across as a good guy who just never developed into the player that we thought he would be and had two bad seasons in a row. I doubt the guy wanted things to turn out the way they did, so why act like it's a personal affront?
Wonder if his critics who so cleverly have fun with a man losing his job, have gotten as far in their life ventures.
Also agree. Best wishes Larry. Thanks for your contributions to the Giants. Will never forget your great TD catch to help us beat the 49ers. Wow.
He did more than get the first he won the game on that play
Ignore folks glad you lost your job.
The Giants tried that against Pittsburgh. Completely changed the game in their favor.
The last play I saw him he held the ball out from his body and waited for the ground to jar it loose.
I don't get it, I would have bet on the guy.
TE, OL, WR, RB
go get it done!
While I wouldn't go so far as to say "hatred", you are right, it was Reese's mistake to think we could count on Donnell to be our starting TE.
All fun and games about his after the catch adventures notwithstanding, he was also a terrible run blocker, a deficiency which seriously hurt our running game the past 2 seasons
One play lol nearly everything he did was a terribly sorry excuse for a football play
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The true hatred here should be directed towards Reese who chose to go with a backup TE instead of finding a real starter.
While I wouldn't go so far as to say "hatred", you are right, it was Reese's mistake to think we could count on Donnell to be our starting TE.
All fun and games about his after the catch adventures notwithstanding, he was also a terrible run blocker, a deficiency which seriously hurt our running game the past 2 seasons
but again...blame Reese or the coaches. They are the ones who needed to recognize that AND stayed with him even after they knew what he was. Larry is really just a guy who is trying to play. I dont think any of us would question his effort. No reason to hate the guy for not being a quality starting TE.
The Giants have not had a TE since Boss or Ballard left. Even with those two, I think Mike Pope worked some magic with those guys.
Here's to hoping he can keep the dream alive. If not, pretty good run for a UDFA from Grambling State... most never even see any real game action... Larry made a game-winning NFL TD catch... something to go on the mantle for all-time.
Cold, Bobby. Very cold. Tumblin' Dice is the name of the school.
Donnell was an UDFA making a position change. He was a project. He overperformed the Giants' investment in him, he got a lot better, but not good enough -- not good enough to justify to continue investing in him. I hope he goes somewhere in the AFC and plays a long time and makes a lot of money. Or at least has a good life, whatever he does.
Am I going to miss him on the Giants? What is there to miss? But I don't have any ill-will toward the guy.
Didn't he switch from QB to TE during his freshman year in college? 10 years ago? At what point does the position change take root?
And the reality is that LD had enough bonehead moments that he did earn some deserved disdain from fans. Maybe not as much as he has received, but it's not like it's unfounded, either.
Negative development as the snaps and years increased...odd
Negative development as the snaps and years increased...odd
Simple answer he was a basketball player and didn't have the toughness to play the game of football in the NFL. After the ravens game I was sick to my stomach. 6 foot 6 tight end avoids contact with a 190 lbs corner and goes out of the bounds half a yard short of a first down making it 4th and 1.....then Odell happened otherwise my guess was he would have been cut right there had we lost that game
No, that's the problem; after the 3 TDs everybody had him slotted for Canton instead of out of the league where he belongs.