Serious question? His numbers in college are very good but not eye popping or incredible. He was handled fairly easy by pedestrian college comp on more then one occasion
Why are poeple convinced this guy has HOF potential?
Is it because of the open field moves and his speed?
Just some chatter until draft night and the contrarian pov... I see a nice player but I'm not even convinced he is going to be the most productive back in this class
Gettleman said that Barkley is a rare talent and a lot of people see the talent.
If he can put up the type of numbers tiki did under Coughlin, then he is a homerun.
I love Barkley and expect the Giants to draft him, but there's that lingering concern that freaks me out. I do think Shurmur's scheme is an excellent fit for him, attacking the edges.
It seems like those that say things like "he was handled fairly easy by pedestrian college comp" really don't do much of any tape study at all.
Kills drives.
1-- Top tier movement when it comes to agility, explosion, speed
2--- -Able to see diagnose and adjust on the fly, balance and control are at a rare level
3-- -A big time factor as a pass catcher
Why Barkley is a transformational talent - ( New Window )
1-- Top tier movement when it comes to agility, explosion, speed
2--- -Able to see diagnose and adjust on the fly, balance and control are at a rare level
3-- -A big time factor as a pass catcher
3 great reasons that translate to the NFL game
I love Barkley and expect the Giants to draft him, but there's that lingering concern that freaks me out. I do think Shurmur's scheme is an excellent fit for him, attacking the edges.
I really don't care if he can get that 1 yard as long as he can get 75 on any other play. Seriously thats why you sign backups to complement what you have. If Barkley is the Barry Sanders type then Gallman is going to have to run in between to get that yard or the Giants find some vet in FA that can do that. Its not hard.
Barkley will be ROY of the year with the offensive line we have right now. DG almost positively will draft at least 1 or more offensive lineman in this draft. It will only improve.
https://youtu.be/RQauccrEEuQ
I am a big Barkley fan, but I think it is very premature to say that he is a Hall of Famer. He sure does have the traits coming out of college though.
You have to envision a gold jacket?
NO, you pick a RB, and you have to envision performing at a high level for 6 years tops. Sure you might get more, but the law of averages isn't with you.
You have to envision a gold jacket?
NO, you pick a RB, and you have to envision performing at a high level for 6 years tops. Sure you might get more, but the law of averages isn't with you.
The so-called "law of averages" applies to a large universe of samples, wherein the aggregate will inevitably regress to the mean. It doesn't apply to a single sample which has not yet been performed and could become an outlier in your sample set.
Now if your making the argument against Chubb or a QB, then those are legitimate questions. Or trading down to get one of those guys (Chubb, Nelson, or a qb) and a couple extra picks. But his talent is undeniable and is a foundation type player. Instant identity for an offense.
Amen Joey! I want opinions on pro’s and con’s of why the player is worth the #2 pick. Not stupid absolutes. I am in the Barkley camp because IMO I see opportunity; however, I understand the need and value of QB but only see one worthy of the pick. That just my opinion. If DG thinks otherwise, I completely would be happy with the pick. Nobody should be calling DG an idiot for what he does this draft, unless you have decades of experience in being a NFL staffer.
Why Barkley is a transformational talent - ( New Window )
Thanks... good artical
Why Barkley is a transformational talent - ( New Window )
Excellent
I don't know if he was running the ball at a super blue chip level.. His rushing numbers are not much better then the other backs in this draft... He was also shut down by Rutgers for crying out loud
Gettleman said that Barkley is a rare talent and a lot of people see the talent.
If he can put up the type of numbers tiki did under Coughlin, then he is a homerun.
I disagree somewhat with the Tiki comp. There are certainly similarities, but Tiki was a MUCH better runner between the tackles. That's the thing with NFL RB's - you have to be able to make yardage up the middle. It's great to have outside speed, but most of your runs will start inside, and I don't think Barkley is particularly strong there.
Don't get me wrong, I think he's a terrific player, but wouldn't be so quick to punch his ticket to the HOF.