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Nick McCloud is gunning for a starting job

Eric from BBI : Admin : 4/14/2024 6:03 pm
Brandon London @BrandonLondonTV

Just ran into #Giants CB Nick McCloud at the airport. The Giants are back at the practice facility as a team starting tomorrow.

No matter what the @giants do in the draft in terms of CBs he wants that CB2 spot across from Tae Banks.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 4/14/2024 6:04 pm : link
Art Stapleton
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Have a McCloud mention in my roster position by position breakdown that goes live tomorrow morning. Giants made $3M financial commitment to him as RFA that they have been unwilling to make on the market to this point. A sign he's in their plans at CB2, I believe at top of list.
Good, win the job Nick!  
eric2425ny : 4/14/2024 6:21 pm : link
Saves us a high draft pick.
Good for him.  
mfjmfj : 4/14/2024 6:23 pm : link
So am I. All to be fair his chances are a lot better than mine.
Hopefully he wins it  
Toth029 : 4/14/2024 6:39 pm : link
He is young, plays hard and can tackle really well. Wink put a lot on the table for his corners. He could very well be a better fit under Bowen.
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SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2024 6:40 pm : link
Remember when we were being told Hawkins was Canton bound? Haha. Those heady days of summer '23.
What about Safety?  
Jaenyg : 4/14/2024 6:42 pm : link
There’s a job to be had there too.
RE: What about Safety?  
Toth029 : 4/14/2024 6:48 pm : link
In comment 16468679 Jaenyg said:
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There’s a job to be had there too.


Might be a battle between Pinnock, Belton and Mills.
I remember McCloud  
Jaenyg : 4/14/2024 6:53 pm : link
Spent time in camp (or maybe it was spring) at safety, but at that point, they were trying to find him a place to contribute.

If he’s going to challenge for a starting spot this year, he can’t be moving all over the place. CB is probably his best option.

I’m just not as high as Belton as others, as he scares me as a tackler.
I talked to a teammate of his from NC  
knowledgetimmons : 4/14/2024 6:55 pm : link
And also followed him to the bills, this dude is very much someone we can root for.
Very underrated player  
Rjanyg : 4/14/2024 7:19 pm : link
I was glad to see them tender him.
RE: Very underrated player  
bluefin : 4/14/2024 7:35 pm : link
In comment 16468719 Rjanyg said:
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I was glad to see them tender him.

+1
RE: Very underrated player  
Eric on Li : 4/14/2024 7:45 pm : link
In comment 16468719 Rjanyg said:
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I was glad to see them tender him.


same, he's filled a bunch of spots and never looked out of place.
RE: ...  
Bill in UT : 4/14/2024 8:32 pm : link
In comment 16468674 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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Remember when we were being told Hawkins was Canton bound? Haha. Those heady days of summer '23.


This. Everyone on the roster who isn't a starter is fighting for a starting job. Most aren't worthy. McCloud has been a solid backup. The fact that Adoree is probably gone doesn't necessarily make him better than that. Even if he wins the job, that doesn't mean he's a solid starter. Prove it, Nick
He is a good player  
kelly : 4/14/2024 8:46 pm : link
rooting for him to play well and win the job
It's too soon to forget  
Bill in UT : 4/14/2024 8:55 pm : link
that Tae Crowder was the 2nd best LBer on this team and won a starting job.
RE: RE: Very underrated player  
Rory : 4/14/2024 9:06 pm : link
In comment 16468746 Eric on Li said:
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In comment 16468719 Rjanyg said:


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I was glad to see them tender him.



same, he's filled a bunch of spots and never looked out of place.


he and Rodarius Williams were some of my fav UFA's the Giants developed over the years. Williams left due to injury but McCloud has been consistently getting better.

always felt he would make a good FS.
I really like McCloud.  
Vin_Cuccs : 4/15/2024 10:39 am : link
I always think to myself that as he gets more playing time and more reps, his flaws will be magnified, but so far, he has seemed to be a solid all-around player. The type of piece that good teams have.
I would hope every player on the roster,  
Section331 : 4/15/2024 10:43 am : link
including the practice squad, is gunning to be a starter. I certainly don’t want a player who is happy sitting on the bench.
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