The Giants have been a bit snake bitten at two positions with the injury bug this camp/preseason: wide receiver and linebacker.
They've already had to waive/injured three wide receivers. None of those three were favored to win a job though they had outside shots.
But one guy who has missed a significant amount of time, and who appears to have re-injured himself last night, is Tavarres King. Before the injuries, King was probably the odds on favorite to win the 5th WR job because of his play at WR and on special teams. But one has to wonder if his job is now in jeopardy - and if so - that could mean a lesser able player (like Roger Lewis - who has ability but seems to struggle mentally) making the team.
I'm hoping for good news on Beckham and Marshall. But keeping fingers crossed on King too.
Pretty sure his injury is not impacting the Giants.
He's a 27 year old journeyman on his 5th team in 4 years and he failed to make most of them.
If the Giants cannot sustain an injury to a guy who "may" be the 5th WR there are bigger problems.
Plus, King being cut or just not making the team would open the door to players with more upside anyway like Travis Rudolph or yeah, even Roger Lewis or Darius Powe who at least have some size, and I hope Lane sneaks through to the PS because he's intriguing too.
Once Marshall is done, the Giants have no size at WR (unless you count Engram).
Tavarres King, though I hope he's not injured, is replaceable.
Beckham and Marshall, that's another story.
He looked so fluid catching that pass yesterday and who can forget his TD last year.
LMAO
Drop off from what? Landon Collins might be the best defensive player in football. Jackrabbit might be a top 3 CB. I think Adams/Thompson is roughly the same.... Good but not great talent. Apple and Hunter look to be excellent 3rd and 4th corners in year two. Of course there is dropoff from the absolute greats.
He did manage to score a TD in the loss to GB I hope he heals quickly being 5th or 6th WR on this team is pretty
damn good . One HOF One Super Star and another up in comer
in Shepard I like Powe and also Jerome Lane . Maybe Lane to the practice squad .
Pretty sure his injury is not impacting the Giants.
He's a 27 year old journeyman on his 5th team in 4 years and he failed to make most of them.
Plus, King being cut or just not making the team would open the door to players with more upside anyway like Travis Rudolph or yeah, even Roger Lewis or Darius Powe who at least have some size, and I hope Lane sneaks through to the PS because he's intriguing too.
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but I am worried about CB/S. I think there is no position where, at least in the first two games, I have seen a bigger dropoff in talent.
Drop off from what? Landon Collins might be the best defensive player in football. Jackrabbit might be a top 3 CB. I think Adams/Thompson is roughly the same.... Good but not great talent. Apple and Hunter look to be excellent 3rd and 4th corners in year two. Of course there is dropoff from the absolute greats.