According to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, the Giants have expressed interest in bringing former Jets center Nick Mangold to the blue side of the stadium.
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ever even played a game at guard? I'm definitely good with signing him though. Even as a backup C it can't hurt. Richburg had some injuries here and there last year.
are the only positional players outside of QB that tend to have longer NFL careers and are still solid in their early 30's. If has no injuries and he's healthy and stayed in shape during the off season, he'd be a plus to the offensive line as a mentor as well as competing for a guard position and backing up Richburg, Pugh, and whoever ends up playing RG. If he's low cost and healthy, it would be a nice windfall for the Giants in an area that welcomes a windfall. I would have more confidence in him spelling the starters than Jones, Halapio, and Gettis. And if fact, would be a good mentor to the backups so show them what they have to do to become starter material
We even sure he's a NFL starter at RG at this point? They have Jerry plus Brett Jones who looked good when given an opportunity last season. I wouldn't oppose a camp battle and an incentive based deal (he starts and plays x amount of games, earn more), otherwise it's a waste of resources.
1) Mangold is pretty beat up. And can he even move enough to play guard.
2) If Mangold IS healthy enough to play C, you would want him to play there. Richburg to me is a big ? at C, but that makes Richburg a backup, because he was a horrid guard.
3) Richburg is as big a ? as Flowers. Loads of people here shit on Flowers, and he has struggled, but too many act as if Richburg is the answer at C. I don't think he is. Too weak physically
Anything else would be pure gravy at this point. Would be nice insurance at all the interior O-Line positions.
Not to mention, good backup option at LG in case we need to kick Justin Pugh over to Left Tackle.......if Ereck Flowers gets injured or doesn't improve over his play from last year.
It's a Tom Coughlin expression when questioned about a player's health.
Haha I know. It's spread everywhere now, it seems, with more leniency taken on how it's used. Sportscenter would say something like "he had an ankle last year" and leave it at that.
Hard to have an opinion without knowing the cost. Would love to have him though if his mind is in the right place. Willing to come in and be a back up and battle for a starting job. Teach Richburg, would be great for his development.
but on the cheap? And I have to choose between air or Mangold? I'd take a shot. But I still think he will be on the shelf by December. IF we signed him here I just hope he doesn't come in and kick ass at guard for a few weeks only to go down and sort of ruin the cohesion. But why not take a shot...
God he's so superficial now with NY sports, especially the Giants. He likes this move because it would allow the Giants to move Fluker to LT? WTF is he talking about. Fluker won't sniff LT. He also suggested Mangold replace Richburg, who would move to guard. No Mike.
Francesa is a good listen but he definitely doesn't know the players.
but on the cheap? And I have to choose between air or Mangold? I'd take a shot. But I still think he will be on the shelf by December. IF we signed him here I just hope he doesn't come in and kick ass at guard for a few weeks only to go down and sort of ruin the cohesion. But why not take a shot...
He will come cheap or not at all.
I think he still has some gas left. He was indestructible and playing well until he hurt that ankle last year. I really think this was a cap move for the Jets. The question is, how is that ankle?
Is he done? Or was he just hurt last year and has reasonably recovered?
If it's the latter, maybe it's Flowers - Mangold - Richburg - Jerry - Pugh
I don't think they're afraid to utilize Pugh's versatility. Like Diehl - he plays where the team needs him to play. I don't see a player of Mangold's character signing to be a backup. He can either play, or he retires.
God he's so superficial now with NY sports, especially the Giants. He likes this move because it would allow the Giants to move Fluker to LT? WTF is he talking about. Fluker won't sniff LT. He also suggested Mangold replace Richburg, who would move to guard. No Mike.
Francesa is a good listen but he definitely doesn't know the players.
Yup. Mike hasn't tried in years. Rex gave him plenty to talk about, so it didn't matter he didn't know the team.
He's basically "Giants good, Jets bad" not much more than that. I always say it, but the best is when called asks about the draft. He has no clue, doesn't even try.
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Good leader that has a mean streak. Can't be worse than Brett Jones (and I dont think he is that bad).
7 time pro bowler... Yes! of course, if he's got some gas left in the tank and he's affordable, no reason not to sign him.
Dwight Freeney is someone also to consider.
NYG has an opening at RG, if Mangold is motivated enough to work for it.
Pretty sure Mangold at 33 has played only center since 2006. If he's going to start, that moves Richburg to guard. Not sure if this is a good idea.
Would he sign for backup pay?
Have no idea if Mangold would be able to pass pro from guard.
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2) If Mangold IS healthy enough to play C, you would want him to play there. Richburg to me is a big ? at C, but that makes Richburg a backup, because he was a horrid guard.
3) Richburg is as big a ? as Flowers. Loads of people here shit on Flowers, and he has struggled, but too many act as if Richburg is the answer at C. I don't think he is. Too weak physically
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Not to mention, good backup option at LG in case we need to kick Justin Pugh over to Left Tackle.......if Ereck Flowers gets injured or doesn't improve over his play from last year.
Pretty sure Mangold at 33 has played only center since 2006. If he's going to start, that moves Richburg to guard. Not sure if this is a good idea.
Would he sign for backup pay?
I'd hope he has an ankle this year as well.
I'd hope he has an ankle this year as well.
It's a Tom Coughlin expression when questioned about a player's health.
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I'd hope he has an ankle this year as well.
It's a Tom Coughlin expression when questioned about a player's health.
Haha I know. It's spread everywhere now, it seems, with more leniency taken on how it's used. Sportscenter would say something like "he had an ankle last year" and leave it at that.
NYG has an opening at RG, if Mangold is motivated enough to work for it.
Since when do NYG have an opening at RG?
They already have a guy there who's started 86 games in his career, was resigned after starting all 17 in 2016, and had his salary doubled (literally)
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and often a liability versus the run.
NYG has an opening at RG, if Mangold is motivated enough to work for it.
Since when do NYG have an opening at RG?
They already have a guy there who's started 86 games in his career, was resigned after starting all 17 in 2016, and had his salary doubled (literally)
He's baaack!
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and often a liability versus the run.
NYG has an opening at RG, if Mangold is motivated enough to work for it.
Since when do NYG have an opening at RG?
They already have a guy there who's started 86 games in his career, was resigned after starting all 17 in 2016, and had his salary doubled (literally)
You must say he is resilient.
Jerry should sign him as a PR director.
How long before he is kicked again?
He will come cheap or not at all.
God he's so superficial now with NY sports, especially the Giants. He likes this move because it would allow the Giants to move Fluker to LT? WTF is he talking about. Fluker won't sniff LT. He also suggested Mangold replace Richburg, who would move to guard. No Mike.
Francesa is a good listen but he definitely doesn't know the players.
He will come cheap or not at all.
I think he still has some gas left. He was indestructible and playing well until he hurt that ankle last year. I really think this was a cap move for the Jets. The question is, how is that ankle?
If it's the latter, maybe it's Flowers - Mangold - Richburg - Jerry - Pugh
I don't think they're afraid to utilize Pugh's versatility. Like Diehl - he plays where the team needs him to play. I don't see a player of Mangold's character signing to be a backup. He can either play, or he retires.
Yet, the Giants can never do so.
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But Francesa right now is loving the idea.
God he's so superficial now with NY sports, especially the Giants. He likes this move because it would allow the Giants to move Fluker to LT? WTF is he talking about. Fluker won't sniff LT. He also suggested Mangold replace Richburg, who would move to guard. No Mike.
Francesa is a good listen but he definitely doesn't know the players.
Yup. Mike hasn't tried in years. Rex gave him plenty to talk about, so it didn't matter he didn't know the team.
He's basically "Giants good, Jets bad" not much more than that. I always say it, but the best is when called asks about the draft. He has no clue, doesn't even try.
All those that say he's old and injured were probably the same posters who said the same about Mack last year