Giants re-sign DE Kerry Wynn

I was really hoping they'd move on from him

I don't understand this. Wynn is JAG. You never notice that he is in the game unless it is against 3rd teamers in the preseason. Sure he is a hard worker but he just isn't an NFL player. It's time to give guys with promise like Okwara, Moss, and Williams a chance.

You need specials guys and glue guys who do the little things. Cue the overreactions though. Like the Herz signing, as if that'll prevent a stud from being found.

Maybe they liked him more.

He is a decent backup for a team that needs bodies.

consists of 90 players. Can't have 90 all-pro's. Wynn is a decent role player and special teamer. I'm sure he doesn't cost much.

& he does not provide quality depth .

In comment 13873717 Larry in Pencilvania said:

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I was really hoping they'd move on from him

+1

knows what he is doing

DG is any different than Reece. Believing that the 36 yr old QB has one more run in him, resigning the likes of Thomas, Wynn, Jones, rolling with expensive aging vets like Marshall, Jerry, Harris... I don't get it. This organization hasn't changed a lick.

In comment 13873734 Brown Recluse said:

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Maybe they liked him more.

No he's not. Wynn isn't as good as a run defender and he can't eat up blockers as Mauro can. Wynn is not a 3-4 DE.

my bad

than 4-3. Doesn't have the quickness ideally as a 4-3 end but does have the frame to add maybe 10 pounds and be a 3-4 end. Has also bumped down to DT on occasion.

It's a depth signing.

In comment 13873717 Larry in Pencilvania said:

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I was really hoping they'd move on from him

Me too. Especially going to a 3-4.

In comment 13873791 Dnew15 said:

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DG is any different than Reece. Believing that the 36 yr old QB has one more run in him, resigning the likes of Thomas, Wynn, Jones, rolling with expensive aging vets like Marshall, Jerry, Harris... I don't get it. This organization hasn't changed a lick.

You do know that Marshall,Harris & probably Jerry will be cut,it's just a matter of when SMH

In comment 13873792 Jay on the Island said:

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In comment 13873734 Brown Recluse said: Quote: Maybe they liked him more. No he's not. Wynn isn't as good as a run defender and he can't eat up blockers as Mauro can. Wynn is not a 3-4 DE.

I'm pretty sure he was a 3-4 DE in college.

I never would have thought they would resign any of those middling JAGS either...and here we are...

In comment 13873812 TheMick7 said:

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In comment 13873791 Dnew15 said: Quote: DG is any different than Reece. Believing that the 36 yr old QB has one more run in him, resigning the likes of Thomas, Wynn, Jones, rolling with expensive aging vets like Marshall, Jerry, Harris... I don't get it. This organization hasn't changed a lick. You do know that Marshall,Harris & probably Jerry will be cut,it's just a matter of when SMH

Yeah, I don't understand why people wnat to see these players cut, just to cut them. Generally you don't start cutting players untill you need to because of cap space or because you have replaced them. What if they cut Marshall now and are unable to find adequate replacement? That would be dumb.

In comment 13873791 Dnew15 said:

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DG is any different than Reece. Believing that the 36 yr old QB has one more run in him, resigning the likes of Thomas, Wynn, Jones, rolling with expensive aging vets like Marshall, Jerry, Harris... I don't get it. This organization hasn't changed a lick.

I’m telling you, you’re wrong

I hope I am wrong - but the realist in me is looking at the evidence and it screams that things will be no different.
This franchise needs an overhaul.

I thought for sure Gettleman would put together a roster of 53 Pro bowlers.

In comment 13873855 Dnew15 said:

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I hope I am wrong - but the realist in me is looking at the evidence and it screams that things will be no different. This franchise needs an overhaul.

This team needs an enema!

He keeps his head on a swivel in there. Looking for the ball. Over achiever.

And if some kid wows them in camp it's not like they're creating a big cap hit if they cut him.

I have np problem with it.

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I actually like Wynn. His stats are what people point to but Spags didn't exactly rotate much at DE the past three years. When he plays he plays well, he's tough to move against the run and he always chases plays. He's a solid ST guy, good depth and he won't get you killed out there.

Couldn't be much more than vet minimum.
He gives more than we expect, good.
If a camp fail, au Revoir.

In comment 13873717 Larry in Pencilvania said:

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I was really hoping they'd move on from him

Mr. August

with our lower picks this year we be replacing some of these marginal guys in the draft. Not ready to give up on DG and Shurmur just because of a few low level pickups.that could be temporary anyway.

All things considered Kerry Wynn does play well when given the chance. He's one of those guys who is always around the ball. Is he going to be a 10 sack a year guy? Certainly not. If a starter needs to miss a game or two though he can more than adequately fill in. He does make plays when he is in the game. The problem is if god forbid he needs to be a key defensive player. Then you are FUBAR. One a one year vet minimum deal I like it. Let him be the 4th DE on the team.

Basically, he's not a complete waste of space like Markus Kuhn.

In comment 13874041 ThatLimerickGuy said:

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All things considered Kerry Wynn does play well when given the chance. He's one of those guys who is always around the ball. Is he going to be a 10 sack a year guy? Certainly not. If a starter needs to miss a game or two though he can more than adequately fill in. He does make plays when he is in the game. The problem is if god forbid he needs to be a key defensive player. Then you are FUBAR. One a one year vet minimum deal I like it. Let him be the 4th DE on the team. Basically, he's not a complete waste of space like Markus Kuhn.

When does he make plays? He has 1.5 sacks combined over the past three seasons in 44 games.

In comment 13874067 Jay on the Island said:

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In comment 13874041 ThatLimerickGuy said: Quote: All things considered Kerry Wynn does play well when given the chance. He's one of those guys who is always around the ball. Is he going to be a 10 sack a year guy? Certainly not. If a starter needs to miss a game or two though he can more than adequately fill in. He does make plays when he is in the game. The problem is if god forbid he needs to be a key defensive player. Then you are FUBAR. One a one year vet minimum deal I like it. Let him be the 4th DE on the team. Basically, he's not a complete waste of space like Markus Kuhn. When does he make plays? He has 1.5 sacks combined over the past three seasons in 44 games.

He's decent against the run. He only played in 23% of the defensive snaps last year, but still managed 10 solo tackles + 4 assists. Plus 1 sack.

As a backup 3-4 DE on minimum or close to it. He's perfectly serviceable.

But he has no significant ability to rush the passer. Sets a good edge though.

People complain about everything here.

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Plus he was a regular on specials.

Tollefson(sp?)and these type of players come in for a couple of plays to give the starters a break

Wouldn't win you games but wouldn't lose them either. Has value as a backup.

Is a real survivor. that can not be questioned. Good for him.

way to measure the quality of a DE is sacks..

Need players like Wynn to fill out the bottom of the depth chart, let alone a 90-man camp roster. They bring in more competition for those spots and it's healthy for the entire team. Lack of competition for roster spots has been an issue for several years now.

years now"
This is exactly my point - not sure how bringing back the same "quality" depth is fixing the depth problem.
These guys like Wynn, Thomas, Jones, Greco all have ZERO upside. If the plan is to draft a bunch of guys to come in and take these spots and cut them all after camp...then OK.
But re-signing the same JAGS to fix the depth problem makes no sense.

He had a decent rookie year. was a pretty good run stuffer and did not too bad a job of chasing QBs. His second year, they bulked him up started playing inside more. Might have tried to make him into something he wasn't.

He is an experienced NFL DL. Who knows, he could excel in the new scheme. Signing doesn't mean he automatically makes the roster.

In comment 13874698 ZogZerg said:

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He is an experienced NFL DL. Who knows, he could excel in the new scheme. Signing doesn't mean he automatically makes the roster.

Yea nothing to lose here. Best case is he is a great fit in the scheme and a useful rotational/ST contributor, worse case we cut him after Preseason.

That coaches love. He works his butt off, is smart, and plays hard. He never complains. He plays specials.

It's a little surprising he was resigned, only that this coaching staff has little vested in him, but this only means he has a better then average chance to make the team.

No reason to complain or be excited by this, at least not yet.

In comment 13874657 Dnew15 said:

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years now" This is exactly my point - not sure how bringing back the same "quality" depth is fixing the depth problem. These guys like Wynn, Thomas, Jones, Greco all have ZERO upside. If the plan is to draft a bunch of guys to come in and take these spots and cut them all after camp...then OK. But re-signing the same JAGS to fix the depth problem makes no sense.

who did you want for the same money he's getting, may I ask?

don't understand anything besides sacks.

Sure, Wynn is no world beater, but he is serviceable as a run stopper. Judging him by sack totals alone makes one look like a baffoon.

That's all you can ask out of a backup. There aren't teams out there with guys who should be starters being forced to play reserves.

And played ok within his skill set. No issues w this depth signing.

This guy was a starter in 2015 wasn't he?

Got absolutely nothing done despite people saying he "did all the dirty work"

Overrated Jason Pierre Paul with one hand came in and performed better than him without playing football for nearly a year

playing a 3-4.

That should be a nice wake up call...