We know what we have to a large extent with the returning players from last year. Some of the young players from last year may improve. In general I prefer a young player with upside over a known JAG player.
If two of Wheeler, Dunker, and Bisnowity make the team over Jones, Gettis it would be a good sign that the OL was better.
If Johnson and/or Moore make the team it might indicate an upgrade at Safety.
If they cut ties with Tye it would show that they are plaesed with Engram, Ellison, Adams.
Tomlinson starting and Jarron Jones beating out Bromley or Thomas would be a good sign.
Fluker earning a starting spot would be a good sign.
Keeping two QBs - Eli and Webb
Very Moss beating out someone would show he has something
Goodson earning the MLB spot.
Jones is the backup C, and looked good for the little time he played. Unless you want Jerry.
Wheeler has the best chance to make the 53 among the undrafted OL. He has the ability. It was injuries and off the field stuff that kept him from being drafted. Dunker needs a year on the PS, which is fine.
Jones is probably a PS player as well, although his enormous size gives him a chance a the 53. But his motivation has been questioned. He has a higher ceiling than Thomas or Bromley, but a lower floor, especially since he's a rookie. Remember also that the Giants kept Thomas on the 53 for weeks last year despite being sick, and he gave us some good snaps when he played.
I'd rather not keep a FB and keep a 3rd QB. I think Ellison could be used as a hybrid TE/FB when needed.
When there is consensus on the final 53 the depth is usually not good. Would much rather go through the arguments in late August about who we should have kept than have it be quiet.
When there is consensus on the final 53 the depth is usually not good. Would much rather go through the arguments in late August about who we should have kept than have it be quiet.
LOL, Dan. And they will say: "Look who picked him up!"
I think it's crazy to think Geno (or Johnson) will step in and run the team as though we don't rely entirely on Eli.
I think it's crazy to think Geno (or Johnson) will step in and run the team as though we don't rely entirely on Eli.
Who says anyone thinks that?
If Eli goes down, it probably means a lost season, but they will still need to play however many games are left. You can't just forfeit the year, and there's no reason to assume Webb would be ready to handle anything at this point.
An Eli injury (knock on wood) that extended several games to most of season would almost certainly mean "season over".
But if Eli were to be out for two "should be winnable games" (such as vs Rams and at 49ers in early November), a Geno Smith led team might still win both of those games. However, if those two games are Davis Webb's first two games, they are almost guaranteed losses.
You keep a veteran backup for a least 1/2 the season, likely the whole season this year.
Otherwise we get stuck with very marginal guys like Larry Donnell, Andrew Adams and Trevor Wade that become clear weaknesses when they get regular season snaps...
An Eli injury (knock on wood) that extended several games to most of season would almost certainly mean "season over".
But if Eli were to be out for two "should be winnable games" (such as vs Rams and at 49ers in early November), a Geno Smith led team might still win both of those games. However, if those two games are Davis Webb's first two games, they are almost guaranteed losses.
You keep a veteran backup for a least 1/2 the season, likely the whole season this year.
^^This is exactly why you want 3 QB's. You could reason to have one less at a few other positions much easier.
Between having 2 capable TE's and a couple of FB's again, McAdoo shouldn't have to comically stay in the same formation 95% of the snaps.
In other words? No more excuses Ben. We need to see a full, comprehensive NFL-style offense that is difficult to prepare for.
Jones is the backup C, and looked good for the little time he played. Unless you want Jerry.
Wheeler has the best chance to make the 53 among the undrafted OL. He has the ability. It was injuries and off the field stuff that kept him from being drafted. Dunker needs a year on the PS, which is fine.
Jones is probably a PS player as well, although his enormous size gives him a chance a the 53. But his motivation has been questioned. He has a higher ceiling than Thomas or Bromley, but a lower floor, especially since he's a rookie. Remember also that the Giants kept Thomas on the 53 for weeks last year despite being sick, and he gave us some good snaps when he played.
MLB Goodson, if he can plug the run as well if not better than Shepard along with improved coverage, well he'd make us a much better overall defense. Goodson is a natural leader & smart but didn't have a huge amount of college playing time so he had a learning curve. Lets hope he is the real deal.
Me, I'm hoping JT Thomas has his "career year"; Goodson is a stud 2nd year 2 down guy; and, Kennard is super solid again. Stay healthy, play well behind that DLine, and stuff that run game early. Most teams will likely be forced to throw on us in fourth quarters to catch up and win and if rested, this defense will feast.
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i've never heard of him either but there are lots of no name FBs in the NFL. Huesman showed up here 216 lbs. and is now 240. FB is a simple position - it's the fact that either Huesman or Smith could credibly play the position so we can vary our personnel packages.
While I'd love to have a bona-fide full-back on the roster, I would not be shocked if we went with four TE's instead: Engram, Ellison, Tye and ??? We are deeper at TE than FB where those names are unproven.
Adams.......
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i've never heard of him either but there are lots of no name FBs in the NFL. Huesman showed up here 216 lbs. and is now 240. FB is a simple position - it's the fact that either Huesman or Smith could credibly play the position so we can vary our personnel packages.
While I'd love to have a bona-fide full-back on the roster, I would not be shocked if we went with four TE's instead: Engram, Ellison, Tye and ??? We are deeper at TE than FB where those names are unproven.
Adams.......
Now, good signs for the final 53 would include a return to health by FS D. Thompson AND M. Thompson, as I thought both showed potential and if healthy they could upgrade the position and speed. Same with SS N. Behre coming back strong. Or if we get another UDFA to stick over Behre and/or Thompson so be it...just as long as it is based on talent & upside over the veteran's injury history.
I honestly think a good sign for the final 53 would be for some UDFA OL's to stick based on talent & upside over guys like Gettis.
But most importantly, a good sign for the final 53 would be for a healthy bunch to stick, the best players, not guys who got a spot cause the veteran in front of them was hurt.