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Giants Sign Jonathan Stewart

adamg : 3/13/2018 5:39 pm
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Locker room  
ryanmkeane : 3/13/2018 6:03 pm : link
signing. Obviously a lot of tread on the tires but if we get Barkley or an early round RB, it's not like he's going to be getting a ton of carries. Stewart is one of the best guys in the NFL. Same with Ogletree. Guys that actually give a fuck about playing
They'll be 90 guys on this roster to start. Let's see who's on  
Blue21 : 3/13/2018 6:04 pm : link
the roster to start the season before we panic. Good short yardage back and runs with an attitude. Let's see what happens. Darkwa probably wants a bankload and he's no Pro Bowler.
suboptimal  
Phil in LA : 3/13/2018 6:06 pm : link
first move. Suboptimal plan?
Pass Protection  
Peppers : 3/13/2018 6:06 pm : link
Stewart is one of the best RBs in the league in pass protection. It's not exciting but this move makes sense.
RE: If anything  
Eman11 : 3/13/2018 6:09 pm : link
In comment 13862855 adamg said:
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we're likelier to go early at RB. This is a short yardage elder statesman type move.

Breezey: you should be happy we're not likely to go after Lewis or McKinnon.


That's exactly how I see this too. As long as it's not for a lot of money (which I doubt it is) I'm good with with it.
Waste of money  
WillVAB : 3/13/2018 6:11 pm : link
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yea this just signals to me that they aren't spending big FA $ on RB  
Eric on Li : 3/13/2018 6:11 pm : link
which is a good move. Draft is deep, Gallman is interesting, Perkins may be a good reclamation project. Needed to add some veteran depth just to be safe.
I like it  
GiantTuff1 : 3/13/2018 6:11 pm : link
We need steadier presences on this team, and to fill out the middle grounds of the roster to set up competition.

We are not going to be signing guys that are going to blow away the spot and it's theirs for the taking, most likely.

Stewart can have a role on this team if he's patched up his health.
Finally someone to fill Rashad Jennings’ shoes!!!  
sb from NYT Forum : 3/13/2018 6:12 pm : link
LOL!
With Eli  
Jeffrey : 3/13/2018 6:13 pm : link
our backfield will be old and slow. Can Stewart still block? He was awful the past year.
this is kind of like the Reuben Droughns addition  
Eric on Li : 3/13/2018 6:15 pm : link
by itself, it's blah. But he was a necessary placeholder to Jacobs/Bradshaw tandem emerging.
Meanwhile  
Rflairr : 3/13/2018 6:15 pm : link
Hubbard signs elsewhere unreal
this is kind of like the Reuben Droughns addition  
Eric on Li : 3/13/2018 6:17 pm : link
by itself, it's blah. But he was a necessary placeholder to Jacobs/Bradshaw tandem emerging.
Championship!  
csb : 3/13/2018 6:17 pm : link
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New York Pankings.  
KerrysFlask : 3/13/2018 6:18 pm : link
Can we talk to anyone but ex panthers and vikings?
now go get  
UESBLUE : 3/13/2018 6:21 pm : link
Rosen.
As long  
big canoe jeff : 3/13/2018 6:22 pm : link
As the contract is cheap ok Barkley mentor?. Obviously the current rbs aren’t
Bit of a head scratcher  
bigbluehoya : 3/13/2018 6:23 pm : link
That this is something they spent any of their time on during Day 1 of FA.
RE: As long  
Rflairr : 3/13/2018 6:24 pm : link
In comment 13862941 big canoe jeff said:
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As the contract is cheap ok Barkley mentor?. Obviously the current rbs aren’t


I think when they didn't get Norwell. The Chances of going with went out the window
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arcarsenal : 3/13/2018 6:25 pm : link
Awful.

Yea I agree  
big canoe jeff : 3/13/2018 6:26 pm : link
Need to draft a QB
Vet running back to teach Barkley  
Tuckrule : 3/13/2018 6:26 pm : link
Or vet running back to help a young qb?
RE: .  
bigbluehoya : 3/13/2018 6:27 pm : link
In comment 13862948 arcarsenal said:
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Awful.


I’m going to reserve my disgust until I see the number, but it doesn’t sit well that they even consumed any of their attention with this out of the gate.
From the video  
mrvax : 3/13/2018 6:28 pm : link
he appears to still be athletic and has good vision. He looks slow though. You have to get some holes and he will find them.
RE: RE: .  
arcarsenal : 3/13/2018 6:29 pm : link
In comment 13862954 bigbluehoya said:
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In comment 13862948 arcarsenal said:


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Awful.




I’m going to reserve my disgust until I see the number, but it doesn’t sit well that they even consumed any of their attention with this out of the gate.


Old, declining, injury prone - checks all the boxes.

Doesn't appear much of anything has changed here.

Not the start I was hoping for here - but I'll give Gettleman a bit more time before I jump off a cliff.
Current RB’s  
big canoe jeff : 3/13/2018 6:29 pm : link
Are journeymen a old Stewart at a cheap contract probably better
Giants Sign Jonathan Stewart  
David B. : 3/13/2018 6:32 pm : link
Eli-Jonathan Stewart read option should be glorious to watch  
shockeyisthebest8056 : 3/13/2018 6:33 pm : link
...
RE: Eli-Jonathan Stewart read option should be glorious to watch  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/13/2018 6:34 pm : link
In comment 13862975 shockeyisthebest8056 said:
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Especially with the fantastic OLine we have up front.

We're going to be laughing our asses off alot this season, both at the team and the select few 'fans' on here that wanted to go this route. Hope they're happy.
I don’t think it would preclude picking Barkley if he’s available  
Bill L : 3/13/2018 6:35 pm : link
But maybe it does. A meh QB to go with a meh RB.
Ian this Rashad Jennings all over again?  
est1986 : 3/13/2018 6:35 pm : link
Or Reuben Droughns? Eithe way... “BOOOOOOO!”
RE: OJ Anderson  
djm : 3/13/2018 6:36 pm : link
In comment 13862849 SHO'NUFF said:
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part deux


Wasn’t true yesterday. Still untrue today.
This is a decent signing.  
Brown Recluse : 3/13/2018 6:37 pm : link
Hes an upgrade over Darkwa as a short yardage back and good veteran presence. He doesnt fill any major holes, but its still a good addition.
As long as it’s cheap  
big canoe jeff : 3/13/2018 6:40 pm : link
And no guaranteed $$$
He's done  
crackerjack465 : 3/13/2018 6:41 pm : link
but we need some more veterans on the offensive side of the ball outside of Eli and Brandon Marshall(?). We really have nobody else.

Knows the system too.
I'm neutral on the move  
DavidinBMNY : 3/13/2018 6:43 pm : link
A veteran makes sense for 2 recent draft picks.

How this could be there first signing of a veteran off another team given there problems that I don't get.
he's better than anybody  
bc4life : 3/13/2018 6:44 pm : link
we have in the stable right now. He will be good as as pass protection. and he's not being brought here to get all the snaps. still think they draft a rb.
Link 2016 2017 season highlights - ( New Window )
What’s the difference between him  
NikkiMac : 3/13/2018 6:45 pm : link
And Blount and everybody wants Blount he’s just as good in that role .....
Always great to see the team get older, as well.  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/13/2018 6:46 pm : link
Tons of miles on his body, as well. Would rather see more from Gallman, too.
"I don’t think it would preclude picking Barkley..."  
Jerry K : 3/13/2018 6:47 pm : link
That's an understatement.
he's an easy signing  
bc4life : 3/13/2018 6:50 pm : link
still runs hard, delivers a blow. will be a good mentor to the youngters.

RE: What’s the difference between him  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/13/2018 6:51 pm : link
In comment 13863012 NikkiMac said:
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And Blount and everybody wants Blount he’s just as good in that role .....


The difference is Blount is better.
RE: If anything  
ajr2456 : 3/13/2018 6:52 pm : link
In comment 13862855 adamg said:
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we're likelier to go early at RB. This is a short yardage elder statesman type move.

Breezey: you should be happy we're not likely to go after Lewis or McKinnon.


Confirmation bias is wild these days
Stewart Gallman Perkins  
bc4life : 3/13/2018 6:54 pm : link
and a decent draft pick - that's not a bad stable.

Now for that small matter of getting them some effective blockers.
Uninspiring Signing  
TheVette : 3/13/2018 6:55 pm : link
Stewart, Herzlich - really not getting either of these choices. Stewart is already done, and Herzlich adds nothing.

Lousy day for DG - didn't earn a dime of whatever Mara is paying him. Fell back on 2 guys who no one else would have signed.
Dubious start to FA to say the least.  
The_Boss : 3/13/2018 6:56 pm : link
Does a guy like Stewart really need to be on a bad team rebuilding? And, assuming the NYG lose the Solder sweepstakes, which dumpsters will DG look in for “solutions” for the worst OL in football?
I actually like the signing  
Sammo85 : 3/13/2018 6:56 pm : link
Our RBs have been terrible at the fundamentals of the position and cannot pass block to save their lives.

He’ll be a solid vet presence and mentor. He can still pound it in short yardage situations. He’ll get maybe 10 carries a game, if that. He also is likely an aid to Shula in implementing the run side of the offense.
RE: Stewart Gallman Perkins  
TheVette : 3/13/2018 6:56 pm : link
In comment 13863045 bc4life said:
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and a decent draft pick - that's not a bad stable.

Now for that small matter of getting them some effective blockers.


It's actually pretty bad. Gallman is the only player with NFL-level talent of the 3. Stewart is fried like an egg, and Perkins will be the Arena League in another year.
he's a veteran  
bc4life : 3/13/2018 6:58 pm : link
neither Gallman or Perins are proven commodities - Pretty sure they'll be drafting a rb too. at least one.

Herzlich, certainly not a sexy move but new DC must have signed off on it. Must have a plan on how he'll use him.
RE: Uninspiring Signing  
PetesHereNow : 3/13/2018 6:59 pm : link
In comment 13863046 TheVette said:
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Stewart, Herzlich - really not getting either of these choices. Stewart is already done, and Herzlich adds nothing.

Lousy day for DG - didn't earn a dime of whatever Mara is paying him. Fell back on 2 guys who no one else would have signed.


DG: Andrew, it’s Dave here. We’d like to sign you for x amount for 5 years.

Norwell: Sorry, buddy. I know you gave me my first contract, but Jacksonville is my choice.

WTF is DG supposed to do? Beg?
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