Some thoughts:
In most cases I am thinking that it is a good sign if a young player steps up and plays well enough to displace someone who is solid but no upside.
Webb as #2 QB. Saves roster spot and speeds his development.
Tomlinson is a starter. We know we have some solid DTs he will have to be good to earn it.
Jadar Johnson makes team. Would mean he beat out some solid guys.
Fluker earns starting spot. Can he reach his potential with the Giants?
Moss and Okwara step up.
Goodson is starter and Munson makes team
Abdullah and Gallman make team. They would need to be show well to beat out Drouhgns and Darkwa.
Two rookie OL make it. Bisnowaty, Wheeler, Dunker, Halapio
Cuts: If Herzlich, Gettis, Jones, Tye, Wynn get cut it will be because the roster is stronger.
Lacosse
For me it would be Fluker beating out Jerry and playing up to his draft selection. That would dramatically improve the run game.
And of course I'd love QB D. Webb to win the #2 based on merit but I think it more likely he makes the 53 and is inactive unless an injury (gulp) hits Manning and forces Geno Smith to start and Webb to the active roster.
And of course I'd love QB D. Webb to win the #2 based on merit but I think it more likely he makes the 53 and is inactive unless an injury (gulp) hits Manning and forces Geno Smith to start and Webb to the active roster.
I see 1 of Jadar Johnson / Thompson carving out a role ... might come down to injuries. it sure is nice when most of the "battles" are at depth spots.
I don't see DE Wynn making the team this year unless a lot of injuries hit the DL.
JPP, Vernon, Taylor, Moss and Okwara are our 5 DE's with Taylor & Okwara moving inside on 3rd and must pass plays I'd think.
Snacks, Bromley, Thomas and Tomlinson are our DT's.
I'd love for Wheeler to earn his way onto the roster along with Bisnotoway. That would be a good sign.
But as of right now, I believer our OL will start the way it ended last year:
Flowers-Pugh-Richburg-Jerry-Hart and I'll play with backups: (Wheeler)-(Gettis)-(Jones)-(Fluker) -(Bisnotoway)
It won't be long before camp opens July 27th and we begin to hear the rumors and such about what is going on and such.
I think the starting OL will be Flowers, Pugh, Richberg, Jerry, and Hart. I see upside with Flowers and Hart and think the line will be better than people think.
That said, it would be a sign of improvement if one or two of the new guys are good enough to bench a starter.
I think the starting OL will be Flowers, Pugh, Richberg, Jerry, and Hart. I see upside with Flowers and Hart and think the line will be better than people think.
That said, it would be a sign of improvement if one or two of the new guys are good enough to bench a starter.
If Fluker wins the job in camp it would be a GOOD things cause thatwould mean he's realized his potential and rounded the corner. We'd have an inside run game and right side run game with Ellison playing off RT Hart. I'd prefer Fluker to win RT but word is he'll be playing RG in camp. he should get snaps at both so he's ready for anything. Versatility is so important in today's NFL.
I began to read though how Herzlich is also the backup long-snapper; has developed his inline blocking skills for TE; and, though not talented he can play all 3 LB spots in a pinch.
I believe on one thread Fat Man in Charlotte pointed out that Herzlich graded #1 for us on specials, even over probowler WR D. Harris!
I'm guessing Herlich sticks for another year due to his versatility. He isn't overly talented at any one thing (stats don't tell the whole story) but he can plug and play if an in-game injury occurred.
Kerry Wynn/Devin Taylor/Corbin Bryant
Mark Herzlich/J.T.Thomas
Duke Ihenacho/Nat Berhe/Valentino Blake
Josh Johnson/Geno Smith
Shaun Draughn/Orleans Darkwa
Will Tye
I have nothing against any of these guys - just that if they wind up on the street for reasons other than injury, their release will suggest talent upgrades with younger players who figure to contribute for more years at lower cost.
I just feel being named the 4th Best Safety in the NFL is going to go to his head and result in too many unwarranted risks taken at the FS position...
I think if he either won that job in camp or due to injury, he would wind up being benched in the first quarter of season for being exposed. My view is Giants were fortunate to have "gotten by" with him in 2016.
I honestly believe this offense will score the most out of all the years of Eli's tenure and this defense will give up the LEAST points despite the difficult schedule. I know that sounds crazy but when both sides of the ball are strong good things happen.