The Giants are signing veteran safety Mike Thomas to a two-year deal, according to a source. Solid player and character. Team captain for the Dolphins. Can play both safety spots and his 55 special teams tackles is tied for the league lead the past four years. Per Jordan Raanan
Berhe is an UFA. Probably won't be re-signed.
Right now, I do see one very big hole and another not as big (outside of kicks/punters).
BIG :
CB - Going all in with Eli Apple is a very scary situation. Nickle is a concern but the 3rd DB is almost always a concern - it's just a greater concern with us considering Apple is counted on.
NOT AS BIG :
WR - You have to assume Odell will be there. Sheppard, good or bad, has been pigeon holed into the slot position only. My thoughts are even if he isn't ideal on the outside, you can scheme around this as we aren't going to be in 11 personnel 97% of the time with Shurmur.
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Miami Dolphins safety Michael Thomas said his involvement in social justice causes the past two seasons has inspired him to think about a post-playing career in law or politics.
I commend his interests. Question his choice of reps, though. She's made some rather 'unusual' and obtuse comments that were questioned by both parties, and embarrassing to the House.
This week, Thomas began a spring internship working for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat who represents Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the hope is that this experience will help him gain some clarity on what comes next.
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Right now, I do see one very big hole and another not as big (outside of kicks/punters).
BIG :
CB - Going all in with Eli Apple is a very scary situation. Nickle is a concern but the 3rd DB is almost always a concern - it's just a greater concern with us considering Apple is counted on.
NOT AS BIG :
WR - You have to assume Odell will be there. Sheppard, good or bad, has been pigeon holed into the slot position only. My thoughts are even if he isn't ideal on the outside, you can scheme around this as we aren't going to be in 11 personnel 97% of the time with Shurmur.
I see lots of holes other than CB. RB, RG, maybe C, LB, 3-4 end.
Average S at best.
Will give Olivier some company on the sidelines.
Great signing!
Not only do they need maturity around Apple
Apple’s mom will have him for dinner!
Special teams in addition to Harris
Now Harris was cut
Clean cut, lead by example socially conscience immediate co captain material
now can Bring in a better receiver than Dwayne Harris
How much? $9m for two years?
and as long as you limit his snaps at safety.....he will be a great rotational safety. as Full time safety....he will break down
Not a fan.
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. I wouldn't call him an upgrade over Adams.
Adams was very solid during his rookie season but he took a step back last season.
Agreed. Very big step back. I thought he filled in very well in 2016 especially being a rookie. With some seasoning, I thought he could be a solid starter to pair with Collins.
Not a fan.
taking a knee to honor people who were unjustifiably shot and killed by police has nothing to do with the troops. moron.
Not sure if the Giants see him as a definitive starter. Seems like more a special teams/locker room type signing. I really like this. A leader who excels on special teams and can back-up the safeties.
Not a fan.
Why should there be social changes in America as long as the status quo benefits you kind.
Keep it coming.
DT or Adams up safety
New guy or high draft pick Back Safety
I'm down with one of the top two safeties if that's on the menu for the same reason.
It would seem that Thomas could be expected to fill somewhat of the role that Deon Grant did back in 2010 / 2011.
I think the Giants should move on from Behre simply because of the injury risks. I'm somewhat shocked they haven't cut him already due to that concern with the concussions. Thompson is in his make or break year, and strong competition could help bring out the best in him or just move him on.
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Not a fan.
I don't want to turn this thread to politics (most important thing to me is that he contribute on special teams and fill-in safety), but it seems incredible to me that any objection to unequal enforcement of the law, which is pretty much indisputable and results in people dying, is considered "disrespecting the flag/troops/police". I thought that the flag and the troops stand for freedom of expression, and troops stand for defending that. It doesn't just stand for expressing yourself when you agree with me.
Of course it did,
Isn't Reid more of a SS?
Not a fan.
"advocating for social justice"
"hmmm NOT A FAN"
Proud to have this guy on the team. And he's a pretty good special teams player too.
Always amuses me as well to see which of those just can't help themselves with the snide remarks in threads such as these
Not a fan.
Oh no, somebody who has different political/social opinions than me. Nooooooo!!!!!!!
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one of them goes.
Berhe. Nice signing.
Definitely Berhe. I mean, what good is he, he's ALWAYS hurt.
The guy who is vulnerable here with this signing is Andrew Adams.
Thomas was hurt and IRd in December. It is possible his signing was delayed until he could pass a Giants physical.
Thomas was coached by David Shaw at Stanford. Thomas will be a huge plus in the locker room.
As well, our new DE who was also a Stanford Man.
As for the kneeling and off the field stuff, he puts his time into it. He visits with local police departments, speaks at local schools and meets with community leaders every week.
Happy to see him in blue.
Not a fan.
This is so stupid. Since you are happy to misinterpret his social justice activism as disrespect for the flag/troops/police, I am going to misinterpret your unhappiness as racism. Why don't you go watch hockey or nascar-i think you'll like them a lot more.
The Giants front 3 better stuff the run really well and the LB's better get pressures and QB hits.
I don't think our "2nd string" DB's can be considered "top half" NFL cover men types. Middle of the pack at best.
He is a free agent.....and I don’t think he’s in Gettleman’s plans
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"who has knelt during the playing of the national anthem for the past two seasons as one of the NFL players advocating for social justice changes in America."
Not a fan.
This is so stupid. Since you are happy to misinterpret his social justice activism as disrespect for the flag/troops/police, I am going to misinterpret your unhappiness as racism. Why don't you go watch hockey or nascar-i think you'll like them a lot more.
I have a better idea, why don't both of you abide by the rules of the Forum and keep your political views and accusations off the thread. Just because one Neanderthal makes a piss poor statement doesn't mean the next Neanderthal needs to call the other names.
The guy who is vulnerable here with this signing is Andrew Adams.
I like Adams - but feel his better position is actually backing up Collins then a pure FS. He played well when Collins was hurt, I thought, albeit it was a short sample size.
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"who has knelt during the playing of the national anthem for the past two seasons as one of the NFL players advocating for social justice changes in America."
Not a fan.
This is so stupid. Since you are happy to misinterpret his social justice activism as disrespect for the flag/troops/police, I am going to misinterpret your unhappiness as racism. Why don't you go watch hockey or nascar-i think you'll like them a lot more.
I have a better idea, why don't both of you abide by the rules of the Forum and keep your political views and accusations off the thread. Just because one Neanderthal makes a piss poor statement doesn't mean the next Neanderthal needs to call the other names.
You might want to scroll up and see who actually threw out the first pitch on the topic.