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Chris in Philly : 3/11/2024 4:07 pm
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Singletary is ok maybe even better than OK  
djm : 3/11/2024 5:14 pm : link
but he's probably going to regress here.

the angst over Barkley  
djm : 3/11/2024 5:18 pm : link
is that people like me think he was not the problem in NY. And that he will be better in Philly than he was here.

I don't understand how so many can't envision that a RB can do better or worse dependent on scheme and talent around him. But here we are.

BArkley will be a super star RB in Philly barring injury.
Better yards per carry than Saquon last year  
sb from NYT Forum : 3/11/2024 5:19 pm : link
...and his best games were late in the year, unlike Saquon who faded late, like Saquon does.
RE: the angst over Barkley  
Don from CT : 3/11/2024 5:24 pm : link
In comment 16426065 djm said:
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is that people like me think he was not the problem in NY. And that he will be better in Philly than he was here.

I don't understand how so many can't envision that a RB can do better or worse dependent on scheme and talent around him. But here we are.

BArkley will be a super star RB in Philly barring injury.


I agree, he probably will be a superstar in that offense, however, Singletary isn't as bad as people are making out..

I really think we're going to a committee approach which is probably better for longevity, further more, paying 2 guys for the price of one will go a long way (if it works out like that)
Solid, productive, lunch pail player  
GiantTuff1 : 3/11/2024 5:34 pm : link
much better allocation of resources.

He feels like an old school Giants type.
RE: RE: RE: lol  
Wiggy : 3/11/2024 5:34 pm : link
In comment 16425724 chitt17 said:
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we stink



Devin Singletary has averaged more yards per carry than Saquon every single year for the last 5 years



Exactly.... no dancing for last yard behind the line.
And he has not missed games with injury.
don’t worry he will catch the injury bug once he gets to NY
Singletary 14 career fumbles  
Wiggy : 3/11/2024 5:47 pm : link
Barkley 6


It will be interesting how this shakes out. I’m most looking forward to the spin zone here if Barkley has an all pro year on the eagles. And won’t be shocked if Barkleys injury history disappears and Singletary has an ACL tear by week 9
RE: Singletary 14 career fumbles  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 3/11/2024 5:50 pm : link
In comment 16426186 Wiggy said:
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Barkley 6


It will be interesting how this shakes out. I’m most looking forward to the spin zone here if Barkley has an all pro year on the eagles. And won’t be shocked if Barkleys injury history disappears and Singletary has an ACL tear by week 9


Running backs get hit on every play. None of Saquon's injuries seem related to anything other than his inability to stay healthy.

He he stays healthy, he will have a good year. Any back would behind that OL in Philly.

But he has a problem staying healthy.
At some point  
Ron Johnson : 3/11/2024 5:55 pm : link
doesn't constantly picking up Buffalo's castoffs reek of Schoen's inability to spot talent on his own?
RE: This has the feel of 2019 when they traded Odell  
DefenseWins : 3/11/2024 5:56 pm : link
In comment 16425695 csb said:
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and signed Golden Tate. I'm fine with the Giants not spending $13M on Saquon if you don't value the position, but then don't spend $6M on a JAG RB.


yeah and Golden Tate did more for us than what Odell did for the Browns the following year.
Singletary is able to identify holes and hit them  
GeofromNJ : 3/11/2024 5:59 pm : link
Something Saquon was hesitant to do given that he was always looking for the homerun opening.
Devin Singletary is a middle-of-the-pack  
M.S. : 3/11/2024 6:05 pm : link

NFL running back. That's neither good nor bad. He's a professional and will have a role to play. He's the type of running back to be used in a rotation. If he is getting more than 10-12 carriers a game, that's probably too many.
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DonnieD89 : 3/11/2024 6:08 pm : link
In comment 16425698 Eric on Li said:
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The only major difference is the tread on the tire.





tread on the tire, 100 more receptions, and 23 more tds in fewer games played. but tds aren't that important are they?


Agree. Touchdowns do matter and so far, where are the touchdowns going to be? Now they want to give up draft capital for Burns. How are they going to get a quarterback and a wide receiver so far, I’m not liking the moves.
He's a solid back  
bc4life : 3/11/2024 6:09 pm : link
Averaged about 800 yards the past three seasons.

Familiar with Daboll and has been relatively healthy. Smart, tough, and dependable.

Will not be their primary back. But, as a complementary back he will be an asset. Definitely adds value which is the goal of the FA.
RE: Exactly  
islander1 : 3/11/2024 6:12 pm : link
In comment 16425700 hitdog42 said:
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As expected
Lose excellent players
Sign mediocre
Repeat and stay shit


LOL, what 'excellent' players.

McKinney? Barkley? lol
Runyan is not an excellent OL  
bc4life : 3/11/2024 6:16 pm : link
But he is probably a B+/A- pass protector, B/B- run blocker, at worst. It's been quite some time since we could say that of any guard on this OLine.

It's early in FA, still some very good players out there. If they get to sign (after trade) Burns (hopefully) they will need that money they would have paid McKinney
He was a 180 carry  
HomerJones45 : 3/11/2024 6:22 pm : link
800 yard player with Josh Allen and CJ Stroud at qb. DC's didn't give a rat's ass about Singletary. What is he going to be with our qb's?

Our GM is not very good.
I like Singletary - but lets not just compare stats in a vacuum  
PatersonPlank : 3/11/2024 6:24 pm : link
Singletary played with top QBs, big passing games, and good Off Lines. Barkley played with complete crap. So the fact that over the past few years the stats are close don't float my boat. I think Singletary can expect a big drop off in stats.

Now because the Giants are the Giants, it may not really matter and you can be happy about saving $5M per year. However Singletary is not as good as Barkley
Singletary was better last year than Barkley  
JFIB : 3/11/2024 6:24 pm : link
Barkley

247 carries for 962 and 6 TD's
Avg yards /carry 3.9

Singletary
216 carries for 898 and 4 TD's
Avg yards / carry 4.2

The same or better production for a 3rd of the cost? Anyone go to business school? Not many business owners I know wouldn't sign up for that and consider it a win.
HJ  
bc4life : 3/11/2024 6:24 pm : link
He's a complementary back. Or part of a committee. Relax.
RE: Smart, Tough, Dependable  
56goat : 3/11/2024 6:30 pm : link
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At the very least, he's been more dependable than Barkley. No he isn't the same back, he doesn't have the big play ability that Saquon does, he won't take over a game.

What he will do is a lot of little things well, he'll be in the right hole, he's a good pass blocker. Solid type of vet you want on your team while you're trying to develop a young player or two.


Exactly. SB is not SB anymore. Look at the last 3 years:

SB - 43 games 704-2867-18 4.07 ypc
DS - 50 games 581-2587-16 4.45 ypc
This is the 2020's version  
HomerJones45 : 3/11/2024 6:30 pm : link
of Joe Dawkins.
RE: I like Singletary - but lets not just compare stats in a vacuum  
56goat : 3/11/2024 6:35 pm : link
In comment 16426341 PatersonPlank said:
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Singletary played with top QBs, big passing games, and good Off Lines. Barkley played with complete crap. So the fact that over the past few years the stats are close don't float my boat. I think Singletary can expect a big drop off in stats.

Now because the Giants are the Giants, it may not really matter and you can be happy about saving $5M per year. However Singletary is not as good as Barkley


This is what a rebuild looks like. We have many needs, can't afford all the expensive shiny toys. How much winning did we do with SB?
RE: HJ  
HomerJones45 : 3/11/2024 6:39 pm : link
In comment 16426344 bc4life said:
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He's a complementary back. Or part of a committee. Relax.
Of course! We will all enjoy those 8 carry 35 yard, 2 catch 13 yard games that have made Singletary a household name. And all for a mere 6.5 million a year!
RE: Singletary 14 career fumbles  
widmerseyebrow : 3/11/2024 6:43 pm : link
In comment 16426186 Wiggy said:
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Barkley 6


Games played since 2019:

Barkley 58
Singletary 78
HJ  
bc4life : 3/11/2024 6:51 pm : link
Pieces of the puzzle - value comes from how they fit and function together. And he's been relatively healthy.
RE: RE: Smart, Tough, Dependable  
PatersonPlank : 3/11/2024 7:09 pm : link
In comment 16426360 56goat said:
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At the very least, he's been more dependable than Barkley. No he isn't the same back, he doesn't have the big play ability that Saquon does, he won't take over a game.

What he will do is a lot of little things well, he'll be in the right hole, he's a good pass blocker. Solid type of vet you want on your team while you're trying to develop a young player or two.



Exactly. SB is not SB anymore. Look at the last 3 years:

SB - 43 games 704-2867-18 4.07 ypc
DS - 50 games 581-2587-16 4.45 ypc


meaningless stats without context. I'm not saying the Giants were wrong moving on, but taking a RB's production in the Buffalo offense and comparing it the crap that is here, is apples and oranges.
RE: RE: lol  
Jack Stroud : 3/11/2024 7:11 pm : link
In comment 16425618 Big Rick in FL said:
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we stink



Devin Singletary has averaged more yards per carry than Saquon every single year for the last 5 years
Was he running behind a better oline?
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS  
5BowlsSoon : 3/11/2024 7:12 pm : link
The dude in 3 years scored 66 TDs at Florida Atlantic…over 4000 yards…..averaged 6.0 per carry. Plus, he can catch very well.

He may be only 5’9”, but he is a solid 200 pounds…has great moves and is elusive. He will be a fan favorite, I’m sure.

Thank you Joe Schoen….
BBV  
US1 Giants : 3/11/2024 7:13 pm : link
maybe reported elsewhere in this massive thread but BBV reported "five-year deal worth a maximum of $150 million, with $87.5 million guaranteed."

https://www.bigblueview.com/2024/3/11/24097853/brian-burns-trade-new-york-giants-carolina-panthers-report-rumor - ( New Window )
RE: At some point  
blueblood : 3/11/2024 7:14 pm : link
In comment 16426220 Ron Johnson said:
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doesn't constantly picking up Buffalo's castoffs reek of Schoen's inability to spot talent on his own?


define constant.. the team has like 4 people who were on Buffalo. out of 58 players on a roster. 6% of the players.. really??
Not a great signing - and it offsets Barkley's compensatory pick  
The Mike : 3/11/2024 7:18 pm : link
Singletary is a JAG - not worth this contract. Feels like another Sterling Shepard type of guy - good locker room but as middling a talent and non-difference maker as there possibly is.

And can we stop with the criticizing of opinions that are not gushing ebullience for the mighty Joe Schoen? The Burns trade and the Eluemenor signing made a lot of sense. The Runyan and Singletary signings did not. It is an opinion. It is not whining or being a baby. Some of you guys should just crawl up Joe Schoen's ass and get it over with already!
RE: Not a great signing - and it offsets Barkley's compensatory pick  
JT039 : 3/11/2024 7:21 pm : link
In comment 16426584 The Mike said:
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Singletary is a JAG - not worth this contract. Feels like another Sterling Shepard type of guy - good locker room but as middling a talent and non-difference maker as there possibly is.

And can we stop with the criticizing of opinions that are not gushing ebullience for the mighty Joe Schoen? The Burns trade and the Eluemenor signing made a lot of sense. The Runyan and Singletary signings did not. It is an opinion. It is not whining or being a baby. Some of you guys should just crawl up Joe Schoen's ass and get it over with already!


Runyan is one of the best pass blocking guards in the league. How in the world is he a JAG?
RE: RE: Not a great signing - and it offsets Barkley's compensatory pick  
The Mike : 3/11/2024 7:34 pm : link
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Singletary is a JAG - not worth this contract. Feels like another Sterling Shepard type of guy - good locker room but as middling a talent and non-difference maker as there possibly is.

And can we stop with the criticizing of opinions that are not gushing ebullience for the mighty Joe Schoen? The Burns trade and the Eluemenor signing made a lot of sense. The Runyan and Singletary signings did not. It is an opinion. It is not whining or being a baby. Some of you guys should just crawl up Joe Schoen's ass and get it over with already!



Runyan is one of the best pass blocking guards in the league. How in the world is he a JAG?


He is a better pass blocker and worse run blocker than Glowinski who graded higher than Runyan in 2023. If the goal was to improve the guard position, this wasn't the solution. Hunt or Onwenu would have been better options.
Ive gained proper perspective  
djm : 3/11/2024 7:40 pm : link
And cooled off. Nothing wrong with this move. Decent vet who won’t embarrass himself. He’s not Barkley and that’s ok he’s getting 1/3 the money.

Cant complain. Not really. The offense sucked anyway might as well devote big resources (burns) to the D which I’ve been screaming for.
RE: Ive gained proper perspective  
Angel Eyes : 3/11/2024 7:41 pm : link
In comment 16426682 djm said:
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And cooled off. Nothing wrong with this move. Decent vet who won’t embarrass himself. He’s not Barkley and that’s ok he’s getting 1/3 the money.

Cant complain. Not really. The offense sucked anyway might as well devote big resources (burns) to the D which I’ve been screaming for.

I'd like to pair Singletary with a power runner, been missing that on offense for some time.
RE: RE: RE: Not a great signing - and it offsets Barkley's compensatory pick  
JT039 : 3/11/2024 7:44 pm : link
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Singletary is a JAG - not worth this contract. Feels like another Sterling Shepard type of guy - good locker room but as middling a talent and non-difference maker as there possibly is.

And can we stop with the criticizing of opinions that are not gushing ebullience for the mighty Joe Schoen? The Burns trade and the Eluemenor signing made a lot of sense. The Runyan and Singletary signings did not. It is an opinion. It is not whining or being a baby. Some of you guys should just crawl up Joe Schoen's ass and get it over with already!



Runyan is one of the best pass blocking guards in the league. How in the world is he a JAG?



He is a better pass blocker and worse run blocker than Glowinski who graded higher than Runyan in 2023. If the goal was to improve the guard position, this wasn't the solution. Hunt or Onwenu would have been better options.


We couldn’t negotiate with Onwenu today and maybe they didn’t like Hunt.

Regardless you already made your mind up before he even played a snap for the Giants. Seems reasonable on your end.
here are the some important #'s i look at comparing barkley/singletary  
Eric on Li : 3/11/2024 7:50 pm : link
explosive runs (10 yards+)
barkley 2022 = 32
barkley 2023 = 26
singletary 2023 = 23

yards after contact
barkley 2022 2.78
barkley 2023 2.91
singletary 2023 2.85

missed tackles forced
barkley 2022 40
barkley 2023 31
singletary 30

fumbles
barkley 2022 1
barkley 2023 2
singletary 1

barkley was better in passing game and better in pass pro.

the numbers above were basically barkley's worst healthy season, whereas for singletary it was probably his best season considering it was his highest volume (only year over 200 carries).

i think singletary at the amount they gave him is pretty close to the best pivot they could have made, but they made a mistake not extending barkley at more of a discount when they had a chance. i doubt anyone sees the 2018 version of barkley again but with a better OL id expect him to have a better year than 2023. hope for the best with singletary but im not sure that's in him (which is why he got paid basically half what barkley did today).
RE: RE: RE: RE: Not a great signing - and it offsets Barkley's compensatory pick  
The Mike : 3/11/2024 7:53 pm : link
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Singletary is a JAG - not worth this contract. Feels like another Sterling Shepard type of guy - good locker room but as middling a talent and non-difference maker as there possibly is.

And can we stop with the criticizing of opinions that are not gushing ebullience for the mighty Joe Schoen? The Burns trade and the Eluemenor signing made a lot of sense. The Runyan and Singletary signings did not. It is an opinion. It is not whining or being a baby. Some of you guys should just crawl up Joe Schoen's ass and get it over with already!



Runyan is one of the best pass blocking guards in the league. How in the world is he a JAG?



He is a better pass blocker and worse run blocker than Glowinski who graded higher than Runyan in 2023. If the goal was to improve the guard position, this wasn't the solution. Hunt or Onwenu would have been better options.



We couldn’t negotiate with Onwenu today and maybe they didn’t like Hunt.

Regardless you already made your mind up before he even played a snap for the Giants. Seems reasonable on your end.


Why aren't you criticizing my "made up mind" on Burns? Or Eluemenor? Ahhh, it is only when I don't agree with what the Giants do that you find offensive. Gotcha slick.
I don’t give a shit  
JT039 : 3/11/2024 7:58 pm : link
What you think about any player. You obviously more know that Schoen on this guy. Even though he seems like an upgrade on a pretty good contract where we desperately needed an upgrade in pass protection.

But I’ll let your expert analysis take over.
...  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 3/11/2024 8:00 pm : link
Am I missing something or didn't Devin have a good '23 season?
RE: I don’t give a shit  
The Mike : 3/11/2024 8:00 pm : link
In comment 16426740 JT039 said:
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What you think about any player. You obviously more know that Schoen on this guy. Even though he seems like an upgrade on a pretty good contract where we desperately needed an upgrade in pass protection.

But I’ll let your expert analysis take over.


You'll notice that I don't ever criticize someone else's opinions. Including yours. I respect them. As I respect yours. You might give it a shot?
RE: ...  
56goat : 3/11/2024 9:01 pm : link
In comment 16426742 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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Am I missing something or didn't Devin have a good '23 season?


Apparently those are just more meaningless crap stats. Bottom line is even if SB magically has an All-Pro year with the Eagles, he was never going to have that season with us. It is a poor allocation of resources to pay SB & X $30 mil per year when we have some many other holes to fill. Me personally, I would rather build in the trenches so we don't get pushed around all game anymore. I'd gladly trade SB & X for that. Today is a big step in that direction.
Reports: Seattle Seahawks, Leonard Williams agree to deal  
Ira : 3/11/2024 9:17 pm : link
3 years at $21.5 m per year.
Link - ( New Window )
Singletary will do nicely.  
ThomasG : 3/11/2024 9:21 pm : link
Keep building the RBBC.
I would've MUCH preferred  
Festina Lente : 3/11/2024 9:34 pm : link
Aaron Jones who was released earlier
Rashad Jennings  
knowledgetimmons : 3/11/2024 9:53 pm : link
Is the last “premier” back we’ve signed. He got 4 years 15mm. This is a better deal for a better back in every conceivable way. I have no idea how people are unhappy with this signing.

He’s a much more efficient RB than Barkley. Barkley is fools gold. Philly whiffed hard not locking swift down long term and Howie just split 10’s with the dealer showing a 6.
RE: RE: RE: Not a great signing - and it offsets Barkley's compensatory pick  
Toth029 : 3/11/2024 10:58 pm : link
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Singletary is a JAG - not worth this contract. Feels like another Sterling Shepard type of guy - good locker room but as middling a talent and non-difference maker as there possibly is.

And can we stop with the criticizing of opinions that are not gushing ebullience for the mighty Joe Schoen? The Burns trade and the Eluemenor signing made a lot of sense. The Runyan and Singletary signings did not. It is an opinion. It is not whining or being a baby. Some of you guys should just crawl up Joe Schoen's ass and get it over with already!



Runyan is one of the best pass blocking guards in the league. How in the world is he a JAG?



He is a better pass blocker and worse run blocker than Glowinski who graded higher than Runyan in 2023. If the goal was to improve the guard position, this wasn't the solution. Hunt or Onwenu would have been better options.


Takes two to tango. Also Hunt signed a huge deal with Carolina.

Runyan is graded as a good player at LG and thats where he will play, and under a new OL coach. Glow was okay last year and terrible in '23. Benched for a reason.

Or is PFF the Pope of NFL analysis? Sy gave good word on the young man.
Call me an optimist but…  
2ndroundKO : 3/11/2024 11:55 pm : link
I really like this move. And not just because he’s not as expensive as Barkley. Singletary is the one guy I wanted the Giants to sign if Barkley departed. He may have been a bit of a disappointment in Buffalo (though not bad) but he was really good with the Texans last year. Ran for 900 yards when they really didn’t start giving him the ball until week 7 or so. Was brought in as a backup to a promising Dameon Pierce (who had a good rookie year) and basically outplayed Pierce and took his job. Singletary had some monster games down the stretch and took some pressure off CJ Stroud. If we get that version of him (and a competent line) he could become a fan favorite.
Singletary  
RomanWH : 3/12/2024 2:28 am : link
is not the talent that Barkley is. He's not the homerun threat that SB was when Barkley first got drafted. But one thing is for sure: Singletary doesn't tiptoe behind the line. He's a decent one cut runner that plants his foot and hits the crease decisively to take what yardage he can. Knows Dab's system and doesn't have stone hands either. Also, better injury history than either SB or Breida.

It's not a sexy signing and won't stop JS from drafting a RB if one he likes falls to us. He can split time in the backfield with Gray or whomever we draft.
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