If already posted I will delete. I liked how Wheeler played. He does have a little edge to him. I like the way he would follow the play, run down field after a big run and help up the RB. Reminded me of David Diehl or the Giants line from the 80s. He routinely would lightly push the defender out of the way when doing so (needs to be careful) but it showed he's not afraid to get a little scrappy. No idea how we will fair in the future, but I do like him at Tackle albeit the very little he has played thus far.
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I thought the fake punt was snapped to Gallman?
You can bet Fluker will be brought back as will Jones. Both are playing very well.
While watching him during the season I was surprised by his athleticism for a guy his size. (6'7") He's got really quick feet which he keeps moving, bends his knees naturally, has excellent flexibility and can move quickly. And as was pointed out, he plays with an edge and doesn't intimidated or over-awed by the level of competition.
But we've seen plenty of promising rookies who never progressed, or even regressed, so we'll need to wait to see what happens with Wheeler. But it looks like he may have the ability to become a good NFL OT.
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This time, on fourth-and-1 in the first quarter, the direct snap went to safety Nat Berhe, who gained 2 yards and picked up the first down.
I thought the fake punt was snapped to Gallman?
I think they called originally to Gallman but corrected it to Berhe
While watching him during the season I was surprised by his athleticism for a guy his size. (6'7") He's got really quick feet which he keeps moving, bends his knees naturally, has excellent flexibility and can move quickly. And as was pointed out, he plays with an edge and doesn't intimidated or over-awed by the level of competition.
But we've seen plenty of promising rookies who never progressed, or even regressed, so we'll need to wait to see what happens with Wheeler. But it looks like he may have the ability to become a good NFL OT.
UDFA. Mostly because of attitude toward football and a little negative history IIRC.
I think somebody said the Giants had an early day three grade on him, but he was a UDFA because of some character issues.
Actually, I think the thing that was "undersized" was the number of 225 lb. reps he did at the combine
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now "undersized" for an NFL tackle. lol
Actually, I think the thing that was "undersized" was the number of 225 lb. reps he did at the combine
Yea, he’s a big guy, but needs to add muscle. That’s what he’s lacking. His technique looks sound, but with experience under his belt and a weight program, he could definitely fit the bill. Let’s just hope he continues this play for the last 6 games, then we can all talk.
He's not Marshall Yanda but the run game improved when he started playing. I think its an indictment of the coaching staff that Hart played over these guys. Not to mention Perkins....
That is a good point, especially with the poor play of the OL overall!
It strikes me that Wheeler would be the clear choice over Hart when the Giants face a 3-4, as he has better quickness to deal with an OLB and strength is not quite as important.
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It should not have taken as long as it did to give Wheeler a shot.
That is a good point, especially with the poor play of the OL overall!
#1) Wheeler was new and under strength so he did not know the plays earlier in the season and maybe not until recently did he become comfortable with the plays,
#2) Hart knew the system and while not good against speed rushers was ok against normal DEs.
#3) Wheeler likely has gained significant strength since July and Hart has a badly sprained ankle.
#4) Wheeler looks much quicker and has better feet than Hart, not debatable.
#5) Until Pugh's back gave out he was the RT and may be again once his back gets better.
Therefore, Wheeler was probably not a viable option until recently.
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as it is for most young men when they hit the NFL. He looks like he belongs, now root him on to keep Hart on the bench.
It strikes me that Wheeler would be the clear choice over Hart when the Giants face a 3-4, as he has better quickness to deal with an OLB and strength is not quite as important.
Could be, he looked very comfortable and well prepared in pass pro, appears he can cover more ground laterally than Hart.
And while I hope and expect there to be additional OL help next season, an eventual roster of Wheeler, Flowers, Jones (Or a replacement.) Fluker and Pugh wouldn't be the worst thing I could imagine, and might actually be not bad.
And while Jones is undersized, I can't see any point in paying Richburg much to stick around when little to nothing was lost when Jones came in. It really shouldn't be that hard to replace either one.