Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
5/17/17, 10:16 AM
Eagles are signing former Patriots' RB LeGarrette Blount to a one-year deal, per team official. Cardinals also had some mild interest.
Not worth $3 million unless he's a ST star. I don't think Blount has that much in the tank to be a factor until the Giants OL is way better than last year. If they are way better, the current RBs plus Galliman can make the plays.
you can make an argument either way. That said him going to the Eagles does nothing to cause any concern. He won't do shit against us, but I hope he shreds Dallas.
Blount would have been a very good fit here but he isn't a top tier RB (thus the price and how long it took to sign him). 30+, not a great ypc, and doesn't contribute as a receiver.
Like I said, I'm upset the Giants didn't sign him but he won't be a huge difference maker to Philly IMO. He's more of a complementary piece at this point of his career.
Yeah? Not so sure. I recall JonC saying that he would NOT have been a good fit, actually.
Blount is a bum. His stats were bolstered by the fact that around the goal line the defenders had to respect the greatest QB of all time and those pats screens/slants.
The Giants are built as a west coast style team, they need a slasher with speed who can catch, not a plodding guy like Blount.
He would have been nothing more here than a goal line specialist and it would be telegraphed.
now he's garbage. Yep, those grapes were sour anyway.
That isn't fair. I wanted Blount at the right price and for a very specific role. If he's going to the Eagles for that much money they must want him getting the ball a lot.
That said our DLine should be able to make Blount a non-factor so yeah, I don't think this does much for the Eagles when it comes to playing the Giants.
"The Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants both had contract offers out to Blount, per Rapoport, before the Eagles stepped up to secure the running back." Link - ( New Window )
He is a journeyman who had one decent season--when he went to NE and played in their high-powered offense. Rashad Jennings had a much better career than Blount.
I was hoping for a good short yardage/ goal line back and wanted Blount here. Sucks he went to Philly, where I suppose he will be in position to take some carries from Matthews and his penchant to fumble. As I said on other posts, I was looking for a 1988 version of OJ Anderson, ie- a veteran running back who would be a good 3rd and 1 guy and TD vulture. I still would like to see the Giants find someone to fill that role before the season starts.
Float a 5th converting to a conditional 4th by the Saints Â
Everyone had a hardon to sign Blount but as soon as he goes elsewhere you rationalize why it wasn't a good pick or he's too old or better yet Belichick got rid of him for a reason. So that's why we have Vereen? BBI at it's best
Everyone had a hardon to sign Blount but as soon as he goes elsewhere you rationalize why it wasn't a good pick or he's too old or better yet Belichick got rid of him for a reason. So that's why we have Vereen? BBI at it's best
Everyone? Hardly. But don't let that stop you from revising history.
Everyone had a hardon to sign Blount but as soon as he goes elsewhere you rationalize why it wasn't a good pick or he's too old or better yet Belichick got rid of him for a reason. So that's why we have Vereen? BBI at it's best
Actually there was a good portion of us who didn't want to sign Blount but don't let that get in the way of your agenda.
Everyone had a hardon to sign Blount but as soon as he goes elsewhere you rationalize why it wasn't a good pick or he's too old or better yet Belichick got rid of him for a reason. So that's why we have Vereen? BBI at it's best
He is a journeyman who had one decent season--when he went to NE and played in their high-powered offense. Rashad Jennings had a much better career than Blount.
WHAAAT???? theyre not even comparable..
jennings: 93 games played, 3772 rush yards, 4.1 y/a , 25 total td (rec + rushing)
blount: 100 games played, 5122 rush yards, 4.4 y/a, 50 total Td
jennings rushed for more then 600 yards 3 times, blount rushed for 700+ yards 5 times including two season of 1,000+ yards. Jennings also started more games 54 compared to Blount 43.......the hell are you talking about???
He wouldn't be a starter. He wouldn't be the second string. He wouldn't be the third string. He would be used in short yardage and goal line situations. Situations where we might want to use Vereen at times anyway. He would great to have in the back pocket, but, at 2.8 million, he's not worth it.
How many snaps a game is that? 5?
Big Blue Kickoff Live had a good point today: Darkwa can be that short yardage rusher. Reflecting on that idea, he had two of our six rushing TDs last year. His style is suited to that role. He led the team in yards after contact. Given his prolific use in special teams, I'd like to see Darkwa develop into that short yardage specialist. It would limit his usage in the backfield - mitigating injury risk - highlight his best talents and maximize their value to the team in terms of scoring points and keeping drives alive.
I could easily see the unit coming together as follows by mid/late-season:
Perkins - 1a
Gallman - 1b
Vereen - 3rd down and passing situations
Darkwa - short yardage/goalline
You just know Blount is going to score all 18 of his touchdowns Â
The reason he did that is to prevent the Giants from getting Blount. He doesn't want him, However, he knew Giants would not let that fourth rounder go. He didn't care if any one else got him as long as the Giants didn't. Philly doesn't have a compensatory pick coming so it worked right into Bill's plan. Is he a member of the Giant's ring of honor? If he is, they should remove him ASAP.
now he's garbage. Yep, those grapes were sour anyway.
It's always the case
Absolutely, because you know how often BBI is in complete agreement on things, obviously everyone here wanted Blount before and not they collectively believe he's garbage.
Don't understand the obsession with Blount
Vanzetti : 5/17/2017 12:54 pm : link : reply
He is a journeyman who had one decent season--when he went to NE and played in their high-powered offense. Rashad Jennings had a much better career than Blount.
Then you have never seen Blount run.....Jennings doesn't come close to him....
The Eagles just added a weapon to their offense.....he is a vet presence, that will make them better on offense....
Don't understand the obsession with Blount
Vanzetti : 5/17/2017 12:54 pm : link : reply
He is a journeyman who had one decent season--when he went to NE and played in their high-powered offense. Rashad Jennings had a much better career than Blount.
Then you have never seen Blount run.....Jennings doesn't come close to him....
The Eagles just added a weapon to their offense.....he is a vet presence, that will make them better on offense....
It absolutely sucks, that the Eagles got him....
Blount can help the Eagles, I'm sure, but he isn't a "team changer" or anything. I'd be stunned if he had a big year statistically.
Reese crapped the bed on this one. Blount would have brought back a definitive force on the Giants rushing game, now they'll have to face him on one of their greatest rivals.
I sort of predicted that Philly was going to sign him 3 weeks ago, and I hate being correct about this.
I wanted Blount on the Giants, but now I just hope that Big Blue can stop him.
I thought it was the size of the contracts which determine the comp picks not if a player gets injured.
I agree with you. However, I believe that if a player is cut before the season, that player would not count anymore in the formula. I ask others to chime in on this subject. If Hankins blew out his knee, he would still be on the teams roster on the DL.
I thought it was the size of the contracts which determine the comp picks not if a player gets injured.
I agree with you. However, I believe that if a player is cut before the season, that player would not count anymore in the formula. I ask others to chime in on this subject. If Hankins blew out his knee, he would still be on the teams roster on the DL.
From otherthecap
For the next few months, the most important thing to watch for with regards to 2017 compensatory picks is if any CFAs fail to make their team’s roster. If any CFA is permanently cut from their team’s roster before Week 10, they will not qualify for the compensatory formula. Using a little intuition, there are some teams that could feasibly improve their standing in 2018 compensatory picks if they cut certain players, and other teams that need to hope that certain teams don’t cut some of their former players.
RE: You can't stop him
Milton : 5/18/2017 8:32 am : link : reply
In comment 13474829 Jimmy Googs said:
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you only hope to contain him...
...to 3 yards per carry.
if it is 3rd and 2 or 3rd and goal from the 2......
I think playing with the Pats was his last hurrah.....
Like I said, I'm upset the Giants didn't sign him but he won't be a huge difference maker to Philly IMO. He's more of a complementary piece at this point of his career.
Yeah? Not so sure. I recall JonC saying that he would NOT have been a good fit, actually.
They're two totally different players
Blount is a bum. His stats were bolstered by the fact that around the goal line the defenders had to respect the greatest QB of all time and those pats screens/slants.
The Giants are built as a west coast style team, they need a slasher with speed who can catch, not a plodding guy like Blount.
He would have been nothing more here than a goal line specialist and it would be telegraphed.
No big loss here.
I hate that the Eagles got him though. He is a guy thats wears a defense down.
That isn't fair. I wanted Blount at the right price and for a very specific role. If he's going to the Eagles for that much money they must want him getting the ball a lot.
That said our DLine should be able to make Blount a non-factor so yeah, I don't think this does much for the Eagles when it comes to playing the Giants.
Sure sounds like some here still think highly of him.
Wrong again. Quite a few of us didn't want the Giants to sign Blount. Steve in Greenwich laid out an excellent case in that regard.
Time to lay a hurt on Wench and Blount.
Nothing gets me more juiced up than playing Philly. Tormented my childhood winning those division titles in my face. The most hated team for me.
"The Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants both had contract offers out to Blount, per Rapoport, before the Eagles stepped up to secure the running back."
Link - ( New Window )
Everyone? Hardly. But don't let that stop you from revising history.
Actually there was a good portion of us who didn't want to sign Blount but don't let that get in the way of your agenda.
Pretty sure he's not the missing piece to Philthy's first Super Bowl. Fly Iggles, fly, fly right into a jet turbine.
Vereen was 25 when he left NE. Blount is 30.
WHAAAT???? theyre not even comparable..
jennings: 93 games played, 3772 rush yards, 4.1 y/a , 25 total td (rec + rushing)
blount: 100 games played, 5122 rush yards, 4.4 y/a, 50 total Td
jennings rushed for more then 600 yards 3 times, blount rushed for 700+ yards 5 times including two season of 1,000+ yards. Jennings also started more games 54 compared to Blount 43.......the hell are you talking about???
How many snaps a game is that? 5?
Big Blue Kickoff Live had a good point today: Darkwa can be that short yardage rusher. Reflecting on that idea, he had two of our six rushing TDs last year. His style is suited to that role. He led the team in yards after contact. Given his prolific use in special teams, I'd like to see Darkwa develop into that short yardage specialist. It would limit his usage in the backfield - mitigating injury risk - highlight his best talents and maximize their value to the team in terms of scoring points and keeping drives alive.
I could easily see the unit coming together as follows by mid/late-season:
Perkins - 1a
Gallman - 1b
Vereen - 3rd down and passing situations
Darkwa - short yardage/goalline
Blount poised to have two 500 yard 9 TD games against us behind that OL... Jerry Reach asleep at the wheel again...
Jerry...make this happen!
It's always the case
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now he's garbage. Yep, those grapes were sour anyway.
It's always the case
Absolutely, because you know how often BBI is in complete agreement on things, obviously everyone here wanted Blount before and not they collectively believe he's garbage.
Great analysis, as always.
Vanzetti : 5/17/2017 12:54 pm : link : reply
He is a journeyman who had one decent season--when he went to NE and played in their high-powered offense. Rashad Jennings had a much better career than Blount.
Then you have never seen Blount run.....Jennings doesn't come close to him....
The Eagles just added a weapon to their offense.....he is a vet presence, that will make them better on offense....
It absolutely sucks, that the Eagles got him....
Vanzetti : 5/17/2017 12:54 pm : link : reply
He is a journeyman who had one decent season--when he went to NE and played in their high-powered offense. Rashad Jennings had a much better career than Blount.
Then you have never seen Blount run.....Jennings doesn't come close to him....
The Eagles just added a weapon to their offense.....he is a vet presence, that will make them better on offense....
It absolutely sucks, that the Eagles got him....
I sort of predicted that Philly was going to sign him 3 weeks ago, and I hate being correct about this.
I wanted Blount on the Giants, but now I just hope that Big Blue can stop him.
Wow. I can't believe you presaged the topic shift in this thread...
I agree with you. However, I believe that if a player is cut before the season, that player would not count anymore in the formula. I ask others to chime in on this subject. If Hankins blew out his knee, he would still be on the teams roster on the DL.
Quote:
I thought it was the size of the contracts which determine the comp picks not if a player gets injured.
I agree with you. However, I believe that if a player is cut before the season, that player would not count anymore in the formula. I ask others to chime in on this subject. If Hankins blew out his knee, he would still be on the teams roster on the DL.
From otherthecap
For the next few months, the most important thing to watch for with regards to 2017 compensatory picks is if any CFAs fail to make their team’s roster. If any CFA is permanently cut from their team’s roster before Week 10, they will not qualify for the compensatory formula. Using a little intuition, there are some teams that could feasibly improve their standing in 2018 compensatory picks if they cut certain players, and other teams that need to hope that certain teams don’t cut some of their former players.
Milton : 5/18/2017 8:32 am : link : reply
In comment 13474829 Jimmy Googs said:
Quote:
you only hope to contain him...
...to 3 yards per carry.
if it is 3rd and 2 or 3rd and goal from the 2......