We have a lot of holes and certainly they are not going to all be filled in FA or even after the draft.
But one of them that no one is really talking about is our 3rd WR?
Are we going to give Marshall another shot? Roger Lewis? Are there any bargain WRs out there? What would be your plan?
With Engram's versatility I dont think it is a huge hole but a hole nonetheless. I do think this is a good draft if you are targeting a WR in the late 2nd early 3rd. Someone like DJ Chark or even Courtland Sutton might fall.
its the spot that BMarshall was supposed to play that needs to be filled, imo
I'd probably wait until after the draft though. If the value is there in round 3 or 4 it wouldn't shock me if they drafted a WR.
We need a #2 WR, and it shouldn't be Marshal, Lewis, King, Powe, etc.
I wanted Donte Moncrief but Uncle Tom in Jax snagged him :(
I just meant, we have two receivers that I am very comfortable but in today's NFL you need 3 starting WRs and we dont have a 3rd starting WR.
Crabtree will cost some money, I'd rather use that on Honey Badger if possible.
Marshall showed enough last year to justify moving on from him - he is done
That #2 WR has to have #1 potential....
We have a couple of up and comers as well (Travis Rudolph, Amba Etta-Tawo, etc.) and we'll pick up a WR in the draft and probably a couple more UDFAs. And heck, if Marshall is fully healthy, maybe he's got a good year left in him and can pick up 800 - 1000 yards and a few TDs. I'm actually excited to see what Etta-Tawo can do as I watched him at Syracuse utterly tear up defenses while making circus catches and making lots of yards after catch. Time will tell
I think this new regime goes with improvements to the OL and running game, which makes the rest of the offense "easier" in some sense.
Guys getting open is easier when you have the threat of a run game, and can pass pro.
Agree, not sure if he improved that in BUF but was an issue in Philly.
What?!
A Rutgers guy that got significant playing time at NO. Tall, can run...might be worth a cheap salary plus incentives.
If he gets cut in camp, no harm/no foul.
I believe he is in his 4th season, so should still be around 25/26 years old.
I wouldn't be opposed to Matthews either. Yeah the drops both er me, but he would be a credible threat opposite OBJ and Sheppard.
I wanted Donte Moncrief but Uncle Tom in Jax snagged him :(
Yeah, also wanted Moncrief. Good player and still ascending. Why Tom, why?
On certain sets your wide out or slot, depending, being then ODB and E.E. rather than ODB and a roster 'wr' (EE being a better run blocker when blocking a db down field than he is while blocking a big pro level DE in line)..
You kill two birds w one stone.
Sure.. Ellison good player but his run / pass blocking didn't show as we were told. In addition, 12/13p. In addition future years. TE = another hog. = using EE all over.
Reese drafted Nicks after they had to part ways with Plaxico
Reese went for Randle in 2012 because Nicks got hurt that year.
He drafted OBJ in 2014 because they lost Cruz to an injury they thought he was done from
You also had S. Smith career essentially end in 2010
You have to replace that talent somehow
Apprently a problem in Oakland last year. Also unproductive.
Agree...except I think they add a young player in the draft. My guy is Tre'Quan Smith. Also really like Cedrick Wilson. Both you can work them in as they prove themselves, with no expectations for snaps or big money that a free agent would have.
Watch that put a fire under OBJ’s butt. Which is what he needs, yes we need another good receiver. Just like this team has many other needs.
and BMarshall showed less than nothing last year
#2 WR is a big need for this team, imo
Very raw, but extremely athletic, fast, and sure hands. Needs to learn NFL route tree and the game in general. Went undrafted (even though he was ranked anywhere from the 2nd best receiver in the draft to top 10) and was expected to be drafted between 4th-6th round because of his rawness.
Regardless, Kansas City signed him, cut him and he's now on the Giants' roster. He has potential under the right coaching to outshine Lewis, King, Powe, etc. Hopefully he steps up this Summer to prove he's a stud.
Amba Etta-Tawo - ( New Window )
See my post at 9:42 AM