Big day for Giants fans
Barkley, Guice, Jones, Freeman, Chubb, Michel just to name some rbs
and
Nelson, McGlinchy, Williams, Wynn, Hernandez, Smith, Brown, Miller, Oniell, and dark horse Cappa.
Despite his pedigree and I'm sympathetic to him coping with his dad's passing, he looks a mess. Just ran his 40 at 5.86 which is a historically bad time. He has shed weight down to 345 from a high of 380. Hopefully, his dad's health issues were a motivation. But he looks awful with his sugar-tits swaying around.
is AAron Gibson part 2. He will be too heavy and too out of shape most of his career to be anything more than a backup or occasional starter. He will not last more than 5 years in the league if he doesn't change his habits.
I have a man-crush on Will. The guy is built like a brick shit house. I'm hoping he is given consideration with pick 34. Providing a clean pocket for whomever is under center is imperative to the team's success.
Despite his pedigree and I'm sympathetic to him coping with his dad's passing, he looks a mess. Just ran his 40 at 5.86 which is a historically bad time. He has shed weight down to 345 from a high of 380. Hopefully, his dad's health issues were a motivation. But he looks awful with his sugar-tits swaying around.
I've learned take the combine with a grain of salt and use it only to see if any red flags pop up.
Is your resume.
The Combine is your second interview.
I'm sympathetic to his loss,but performance so far seems more a meh attitude towards football or fighting thru adversity, or both. Color that flag very red.
Maybe technique drills help him recover some, or, maybe get a second look on a Pro Day.
But at the moment he's fallen off the map. Unless he's #tankin'forNewEngland, or some place.
is AAron Gibson part 2. He will be too heavy and too out of shape most of his career to be anything more than a backup or occasional starter. He will not last more than 5 years in the league if he doesn't change his habits.
Despite his pedigree and I'm sympathetic to him coping with his dad's passing, he looks a mess. Just ran his 40 at 5.86 which is a historically bad time.
5.86? Based on how slow he looked in pass protection against Georgia, I would have thought he'd run a 15.86.
And I think he can be had in the mid to late rounds. I wish Sy'56 would weigh in on him, Elite mover at tackle and I see some serious nastiness in his tape too, relentless finisher, leaves guys on theirs back, my biggest concern with him is his anchor strength and his off field issues.
And I think he can be had in the mid to late rounds. I wish Sy'56 would weigh in on him, Elite mover at tackle and I see some serious nastiness in his tape too, relentless finisher, leaves guys on theirs back, my biggest concern with him is his anchor strength and his off field issues.
I like Harrison also. If he checks out off the field he would be among my favorites for the Giants 3rd round picks. He could compete right away for one of the OT jobs. Norwell, Hernandez, and Harrison would be a great start to rebuilding the line.
RE: Seems odd that Pitt used O'Neill at RT and Bisnowaty at LT...
A solid combine indicates a strong work ethic. The different tests and drills are no secret. Training and being well trained for them is a good indication that they take preparation seriously
Not sure if it was his HS or college HC8 leaning the later) that said something like Not even Saquon has an idea on how really good he could be.
A good OL, a decent arm QB, and this guy,and you get TDs.
Personally I think Notebloom, Nelson, Willians, and O'Neill
is a guy that I saw a lot of prognosticators pegging him in the 5th round or later of the draft. I think that's impossible at this point. I think he doesn't get out of the third, and potentially goes in the 2nd round. Everyone needs OL.
Holds the Penn State Record for the Power Lift @425lbs
Jumped 41 inches for his vertical
Benched 225lbs 29 times
According to all reports has excellent character & work ethict
In three seasons, at PSU rushed for 3,843 yards with 43 rushing touchdowns, while garnering 1,195 receiving yards with 8 touchdown receptions. He totaled 5,557 all-purpose yards in his three year collegiate career.
I'm starting to want to draft Barkley more and more by the day.
I really do not envy Gettleman and Shurmur - this is going to be a hard decision to make. Really hard.
Maybe the Browns will take him at 1 and then they'll only have to decide which QB to take.
It's possible - even still I'm not sure QB is a must. They could really love a guy like Nelson or Fitzpatrick - they could trade down a few spots.
If NYG are really, truly sold on one of these QB's - go on ahead and take him.
I just don't want us taking a QB because we feel like the timing and circumstances are right - that's not enough reason to pull the trigger. You have to have serious conviction about one of these guys.
Holds the Penn State Record for the Power Lift @425lbs
Jumped 41 inches for his vertical
Benched 225lbs 29 times
According to all reports has excellent character & work ethict
In three seasons, at PSU rushed for 3,843 yards with 43 rushing touchdowns, while garnering 1,195 receiving yards with 8 touchdown receptions. He totaled 5,557 all-purpose yards in his three year collegiate career.
for Barkley and Guice. Generally thought of as the top 2 RBs in the draft class.
Sony Michels' time is a little disappointing, as he has a reputation as a game breaker. 4.58 is plenty fast, but you thought he'd be faster.
Chubb is turning in a solid performance as well. If it wasn't for the injury history, he'd probably be an early second rounder.
If Barkley is sitting their at #2, I'm ok with it. Sure you are passing on a QB, and maybe running back isn't the right pick that high, but man, what a stud.
Gun to my head, the Giants are taking Darnold or Saquon at 2, whoever is there. If both are there, I think theyd go Darnold unless Gettleman somehow was able to nearly fully rebuild the OL in free agency and wants to go all in on trying to win one more with Eli.
I have read that Barkley squatted 525lbs 5 times which is amazing. I heard that Earl Campbell with his tree trunks for legs only squatted 495.
Now this is something that actually matters for a RB. I can't understand why bench press matters and I've yet to hear anyone explain it. Why doesn't the NFL have these guys do squats instead?
I'm starting to want to draft Barkley more and more by the day.
I really do not envy Gettleman and Shurmur - this is going to be a hard decision to make. Really hard.
Same. He's just a showing he's a complete freak and seems like a hard worker and team guy on top of that. As similarly freakish and awesome as Nelson seems, I think you have to go with the RB who will touch the ball 20 times per game.
Add 1 starting OL in FA, target a likely starter at #34 or via slight trade up, and team up Barkley/Engram/Beckham for the next 5-10 years.
And keep ears open if someone is willing to pay a king's ransom to move up 2-3 spots.
I think a lot of the anti-QB talk on this board is driven by impatience and a non-objective sentimental attachment to Eli. The gymnastics some take to either downplay the need or knock the QB talent at the top is frustrating.
However...Barkley is making it almost impossible to pass on him. Somewhat expected but still a super impressive showing so far. Giants are in a great but difficult spot.
IF the browns do something crazy and take Allen at 1...
HOLY SHIT the phones will be BLOWING up for the giants...
teams will want darnold or barkley BADLY.
they literally could rob someone without a gun.
in that scenario im taking barkley...kid is gonna be a top back in the game right away...we havent had a RB be a threat since tiki. bradshaw to some extent but still not barkley....fix OL in FA and add barkley, if we still cant move the ball we know its eli, bring in webb hahaha
You thought Barkley was running in the 4.5's??? He was always running 4.4's with a possibility of breaking 4.3's.
Look at my post again. Someone else was saying it, I was saying that was nonsense. I said I would be shocked if he ran slower than a 4.43. I'll see if I can find it.
does Billy Price drop to 2nd or 3rd round in the draft?
I think it's only partially torn. If that's the case, he won't miss any time. What sucks for him as that there is a lot of talent on the interior line in the late 1 to 2nd round range. Probably takes a minor hit but won't plummet.
probably means Cleveland takes him with the first pick. We should be thinking about trade scenarios for a team who wants our #2 pick if we do not go QB. We are in great shape either way. We get our pick of the QBs or extra high picks if we trade out. Maybe a 1 and 2 next year if we have to go QB then.
RE: It's a shame and you can maybe understand his situation...
probably means Cleveland takes him with the first pick. We should be thinking about trade scenarios for a team who wants our #2 pick if we do not go QB. We are in great shape either way. We get our pick of the QBs or extra high picks if we trade out. Maybe a 1 and 2 next year if we have to go QB then.
ive been saying this for a few days now, hes going no. 1
probably means Cleveland takes him with the first pick. We should be thinking about trade scenarios for a team who wants our #2 pick if we do not go QB. We are in great shape either way. We get our pick of the QBs or extra high picks if we trade out. Maybe a 1 and 2 next year if we have to go QB then.
Yeah, that's how I see it. Any disappointment over Cleveland taking Barkley and removing him from our consideration will likely be quickly dispelled by the pick we wind up making.
It actually amazes me how poorly some of these guys handle questions like that.
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
but it's his agility/balance that I find most impressive:
This right here is the argument of taking him at no 2. Same reason why Odell is so special. Because at any point in the game, if you slip, he's taking one to the house.
It actually amazes me how poorly some of these guys handle questions like that.
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
It actually amazes me how poorly some of these guys handle questions like that.
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
Is that so hard?
Have you considered going into the draft?
I don't think anyone would take me at age 33 - but I'd definitely handle the questions the right way!
Is NOT taking Barkley at 1. If the Colts trade 3, they could be drafting their 3rd favorite QB in the draft. Cleveland takes their guy at one and BPA at 4 is how I see it.
does Billy Price drop to 2nd or 3rd round in the draft?
I hope he drops to the 3rd. If he is there in the 3rd, I would grab him and stash him on PUP. If he needs more time, then stick him on IR for the remainder of the season. In 2019, he can take over for Jones.
It actually amazes me how poorly some of these guys handle questions like that.
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
Is that so hard?
It's not a difficult thing, but as an aside, why do we want him to answer something a certain way? 32 QBs in this league have been mentally programmed that it's a mortal sin to say anything other than football cliches. I'm not sure what people's hang-ups are with honest answers to questions.
It actually amazes me how poorly some of these guys handle questions like that.
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
Is that so hard?
It's not a difficult thing, but as an aside, why do we want him to answer something a certain way? 32 QBs in this league have been mentally programmed that it's a mortal sin to say anything other than football cliches. I'm not sure what people's hang-ups are with honest answers to questions.
Because it's a 'me' vs 'Team' statement, at least as I see it.
It actually amazes me how poorly some of these guys handle questions like that.
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
Is that so hard?
Well to be fair, what he said was only a slightly more arrogant version of that:
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First things first, whatever team I go to Im not going to settle for a backup job. Ive never been like that. I never will, Mayfield said. Im going to push that person in front of me. When it comes down to it, the best mans going to win and I know that. But everybody has a role on the team. If youre not improving and pushing the guys around you to get better then youre not doing it right. So yeah, Id be more than happy to be on the Giants. But same thing for any other team.
For a guy like Fatman who trashes everyone on this board that says something stupid...
Nice mis characterization numbers. He answered the question pretty well in my opinion. For some one who runs their mouth constantly you seem to want all your young 20 something football players to be choir boys.
...our choice of QB and one of these other fine backs that are having very good days here at the Combine will be options in other rounds. I thought last years RB class had greatv depth of talent this group is at least as good and maybe better.
the moniker of LT years ago. I don't know why, but that's how the story goes. Out of respect to LT, he should have been LdT. The original LT (only one really) called him Baby LT. I've always said this about Lawrence: I don't think he knows he truly revered he is in the history of football. He's not just some great player, he's quite probably THE greatest player who's ever lived. That's something heavy.
I have a man-crush on Will. The guy is built like a brick shit house. I'm hoping he is given consideration with pick 34. Providing a clean pocket for whomever is under center is imperative to the team's success.
Height: 6-3 5/8
Weight: 257
Hand: 10👀
Arm: 34 6/8👀
Wingspan: 83👀
DE/LB Harold Landry
Height: 6-2 3/8
Weight: 252
Hand: 9 3/8
Arm: 32 7/8
Wingspan: 78 7/8
Agreed. Austin Corbett as well.
Great feet and technique
*14 bench reps
*official 5.85 40 yard dash
*yelled at by coaches during drills for loafing
*14 bench reps
*official 5.85 40 yard dash
*yelled at by coaches during drills for loafing
It was just shown that he ran one of the five slowest 40 times in Combine history, the other four guys werent drafted.
Agreed. Never want to overreact to the combine but he looks great out there and is hustling like crazy.
I've learned take the combine with a grain of salt and use it only to see if any red flags pop up.
His workouts have been a red flag, he'll drop.
He'd be a great pick at the top of the second. Plug him in, he starts for years.
Think of Barkley at 2, with Norwell signed and Hernandez drafted in the 2nd.
Suddenly we have a top 10 running game.
Height: 6-4 2/8
Weight: 256
Hand: 9 6/8
Arm: 33 7/8
Wingspan: 81 1/8
Height: 6-4 4/8
Weight: 253
Hand: 9 3/8
Arm: 34 4/8
Wingspan: 83
LB Roquan Smith
Height: 6-0 7/8
Weight: 236
Hand: 10
Arm: 32
Wingspan: 77
Plays well I guess. Just doesn't have good measurable.
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The Combine is your second interview.
I'm sympathetic to his loss,but performance so far seems more a meh attitude towards football or fighting thru adversity, or both. Color that flag very red.
Maybe technique drills help him recover some, or, maybe get a second look on a Pro Day.
But at the moment he's fallen off the map. Unless he's #tankin'forNewEngland, or some place.
Quentin Nelson/Derrius Guice
Shaquan Barkley/Wil Hernandez
Ba-dum-bum. I'm here all week, folks.
Quentin Nelson/Derrius Guice
Shaquan Barkley/Wil Hernandez
Tough choice, but probably the second one
14 bench reps at 345 lbs, one of the worst 40 yard dashes and 10 yard splits of all time. Then, he gets yelled at for loafing in a drill.
He should've stayed home
4.80 unofficial for Brian O'Neill. Tape shows a guy who will be ideal in a zone scheme.
Agreed.
5.86? Based on how slow he looked in pass protection against Georgia, I would have thought he'd run a 15.86.
4.80 unofficial for Brian O'Neill. Tape shows a guy who will be ideal in a zone scheme.
He could be a round 3 target for the Giants. He is athletic but he needs to get stronger and work on his technique.
Kolton Miller looks like he could go round 1 and he won't be there at 34. Making a late round push and he compares very favorably to Nate Solder.
Is 34 too high for Brian O'Neill?
It worked pretty well. Pitt averaged 41 PPG in 2016. Most of the problems were on defense.
I like Harrison also. If he checks out off the field he would be among my favorites for the Giants 3rd round picks. He could compete right away for one of the OT jobs. Norwell, Hernandez, and Harrison would be a great start to rebuilding the line.
It worked pretty well. Pitt averaged 41 PPG in 2016. Most of the problems were on defense.
Going into that season Bisnowaty was considered a potential 1st round pick.
Kolton Miller looks like he could go round 1 and he won't be there at 34. Making a late round push and he compares very favorably to Nate Solder.
Is 34 too high for Brian O'Neill?
Yes.
at 233 lbs
What a beast.
309 lbs
34 3/8 arms
27 bench reps
4.96 40
1.72 10-yard split
Not sure if it was his HS or college HC8 leaning the later) that said something like Not even Saquon has an idea on how really good he could be.
A good OL, a decent arm QB, and this guy,and you get TDs.
Chukwuma Okorafor didn't look very agile on his feet.
Chukwuma Okorafor didn't look very agile on his feet.
Brandon Smith looked really good -- good balance -- really instinctive - fluid movements --- and he's a biiiig dude
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did really well in the mirroring drill.
Chukwuma Okorafor didn't look very agile on his feet.
Brandon Smith looked really good -- good balance -- really instinctive - fluid movements --- and he's a biiiig dude
I like him.
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at 233 lbs
Wow.
Jumped 41 inches for his vertical
Benched 225lbs 29 times
According to all reports has excellent character & work ethict
In three seasons, at PSU rushed for 3,843 yards with 43 rushing touchdowns, while garnering 1,195 receiving yards with 8 touchdown receptions. He totaled 5,557 all-purpose yards in his three year collegiate career.
and just ran a 4.41
its amazing....and a 41 vert with all that muscle mass...guy is physically gifted.
hope he is our guy at 2
I really do not envy Gettleman and Shurmur - this is going to be a hard decision to make. Really hard.
I really do not envy Gettleman and Shurmur - this is going to be a hard decision to make. Really hard.
Maybe the Browns will take him at 1 and then they'll only have to decide which QB to take.
praying he is avail at 2...ive been wanting him and he is performing as expected.
Very good
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I'm starting to want to draft Barkley more and more by the day.
I really do not envy Gettleman and Shurmur - this is going to be a hard decision to make. Really hard.
Maybe the Browns will take him at 1 and then they'll only have to decide which QB to take.
It's possible - even still I'm not sure QB is a must. They could really love a guy like Nelson or Fitzpatrick - they could trade down a few spots.
If NYG are really, truly sold on one of these QB's - go on ahead and take him.
I just don't want us taking a QB because we feel like the timing and circumstances are right - that's not enough reason to pull the trigger. You have to have serious conviction about one of these guys.
Jumped 41 inches for his vertical
Benched 225lbs 29 times
According to all reports has excellent character & work ethict
In three seasons, at PSU rushed for 3,843 yards with 43 rushing touchdowns, while garnering 1,195 receiving yards with 8 touchdown receptions. He totaled 5,557 all-purpose yards in his three year collegiate career.
and just ran a 4.41
sign me up
No, I don't. Still think it will be a QB even if it's not the Browns taking one.
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Barkley won't go first overall??? Like I stated in my other thread, he's going no. 1.
No, I don't. Still think it will be a QB even if it's not the Browns taking one.
hope youre right. Barkley is a STUD. would love him at 2.
Browns will go QB at 1.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/02/hue_jackson_sounds_like_its_qb.html
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Barkley won't go first overall??? Like I stated in my other thread, he's going no. 1.
Browns will go QB at 1.
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hope so because im ordering my barkley jersey lmao
And he had a stumble in the first 5 yards. Could've been a 4.3
Sony Michels' time is a little disappointing, as he has a reputation as a game breaker. 4.58 is plenty fast, but you thought he'd be faster.
Chubb is turning in a solid performance as well. If it wasn't for the injury history, he'd probably be an early second rounder.
If Barkley is sitting their at #2, I'm ok with it. Sure you are passing on a QB, and maybe running back isn't the right pick that high, but man, what a stud.
And weight like 30lbs more than OBJ.
Now this is something that actually matters for a RB. I can't understand why bench press matters and I've yet to hear anyone explain it. Why doesn't the NFL have these guys do squats instead?
I really do not envy Gettleman and Shurmur - this is going to be a hard decision to make. Really hard.
Same. He's just a showing he's a complete freak and seems like a hard worker and team guy on top of that. As similarly freakish and awesome as Nelson seems, I think you have to go with the RB who will touch the ball 20 times per game.
Add 1 starting OL in FA, target a likely starter at #34 or via slight trade up, and team up Barkley/Engram/Beckham for the next 5-10 years.
And keep ears open if someone is willing to pay a king's ransom to move up 2-3 spots.
shhhh the browns are listeing lol.
somebody tell them barkley loves coke and hookers
I know Jones gets a lot of buzz, and has been talked about as an early 2nd rounder, but I just don't see it so far.
Never trust hand time.
4.47
Nuts, right? He is defying the imagination with this combine.
And likely, to the surprise of no one.
He seems like such a known commodity, and I have a tough time imagining that Cleveland will pass on him now.
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On and off the track, Saquon Barkley is winning the Combine so far. Excellent athlete and he's wowing teams in interviews.
And likely, to the surprise of no one.
He seems like such a known commodity, and I have a tough time imagining that Cleveland will pass on him now.
Franchise altering player...
He is a three down RB, and can return punts and kicks. I can live with him being the pick :)
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shhhh the browns are listeing lol.
somebody tell them barkley loves coke and hookers
Don't think that would even stop them, it is the Browns after all!
However...Barkley is making it almost impossible to pass on him. Somewhat expected but still a super impressive showing so far. Giants are in a great but difficult spot.
somebody tell them barkley loves coke and hookers
As if that would remove him from the Browns' draft board!
Not anymore than the Browns are. He has to make it past them to make the Giants' decision a truly difficult one.
Has he even done the 3 cone or shuttle drills yet? And then, wait until his Pro Day.
Sheesh.
HOLY SHIT the phones will be BLOWING up for the giants...
teams will want darnold or barkley BADLY.
they literally could rob someone without a gun.
in that scenario im taking barkley...kid is gonna be a top back in the game right away...we havent had a RB be a threat since tiki. bradshaw to some extent but still not barkley....fix OL in FA and add barkley, if we still cant move the ball we know its eli, bring in webb hahaha
You thought Barkley was running in the 4.5's??? He was always running 4.4's with a possibility of breaking 4.3's.
Barkley out ran them all.
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You thought Barkley was running in the 4.5's??? He was always running 4.4's with a possibility of breaking 4.3's.
Look at my post again. Someone else was saying it, I was saying that was nonsense. I said I would be shocked if he ran slower than a 4.43. I'll see if I can find it.
Barkley out ran them all.
insane!!!!
Barkley out ran them all.
Don't forget Julio Jones, too.
I've been hearing that too. Probably because Barkley embarrassed Michigan this year.
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Ridiculous.
Not really but you get the point
I think it's only partially torn. If that's the case, he won't miss any time. What sucks for him as that there is a lot of talent on the interior line in the late 1 to 2nd round range. Probably takes a minor hit but won't plummet.
I know how hard it can be to lose a parent, so I don't want to be insensitive, but his dad passed away seven years ago.
Or is there another situation that you're referencing?
I'm pretty sure Shurmur prefers RBs who can catch and block.
ive been saying this for a few days now, hes going no. 1
Yeah, that's how I see it. Any disappointment over Cleveland taking Barkley and removing him from our consideration will likely be quickly dispelled by the pick we wind up making.
I mean, we can lose, but I feel like we can't.
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I thought he'd blow the combine away, but he is having an all-time combine workout. Incredible.
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That is absolutely insane
I know some teams will like his fire, but he doesn't appear to have softened his attitude at all.
And Engram. Three-headed monster.
I know some teams will like his fire, but he doesn't appear to have softened his attitude at all.
If people think Beckham is a headache, Mayfield will make their head explode.
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
Is that so hard?
He was also impressive in drills at the "State Farm Football Challenge" that aired Super Bowl weekend.
He was also impressive in drills at the "State Farm Football Challenge" that aired Super Bowl weekend.
Big Bo!
Will be a great pick in the 3rd/4th for whoever takes him.
He's like a slightly smaller Jacobs.
To me, if you haven't prepared to answer questions you know you're going to get asked, it is a red flag on its own.
Barkley is on right now talking about how he didn't have any baggage coming out of college and thanks his teammates and coaches for helping him out.
This right here is the argument of taking him at no 2. Same reason why Odell is so special. Because at any point in the game, if you slip, he's taking one to the house.
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
Is that so hard?
Have you considered going into the draft?
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It actually amazes me how poorly some of these guys handle questions like that.
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
Is that so hard?
Have you considered going into the draft?
I don't think anyone would take me at age 33 - but I'd definitely handle the questions the right way!
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I'm pretty sure Shurmur prefers RBs who can catch and block.
But how stupid or oblivious do you have to be to not ace these formulaic combine interviews?
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- Stronger than Joe Thomas
- Quicker than DeSean Jackson
- Faster than Devin Hester
- Jumps higher than Julio Jones
I thought he'd blow the combine away, but he is having an all-time combine workout. Incredible.
And he has kicked ass on the field. This guy is insane.
...with the first pick.
That means we get to select the best QB from a very fine QB-rich draft!!!
I hope he drops to the 3rd. If he is there in the 3rd, I would grab him and stash him on PUP. If he needs more time, then stick him on IR for the remainder of the season. In 2019, he can take over for Jones.
No. Can't afford to give up that 2nd pick.
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
Is that so hard?
It's not a difficult thing, but as an aside, why do we want him to answer something a certain way? 32 QBs in this league have been mentally programmed that it's a mortal sin to say anything other than football cliches. I'm not sure what people's hang-ups are with honest answers to questions.
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It actually amazes me how poorly some of these guys handle questions like that.
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
Is that so hard?
It's not a difficult thing, but as an aside, why do we want him to answer something a certain way? 32 QBs in this league have been mentally programmed that it's a mortal sin to say anything other than football cliches. I'm not sure what people's hang-ups are with honest answers to questions.
Because it's a 'me' vs 'Team' statement, at least as I see it.
RobCarpenter : 3:41 pm : link : reply
but it's his agility/balance that I find most impressive:
That run sealed it !
Nick Chubb - ( New Window )
If you're asked how you'd handle being a backup to Eli Manning, all you should say is...
Eli is a great player who has been around and has the hardware. He's earned his job. Obviously I want to play, I want to be the guy - but I know I'll have to earn that and I'm prepared to do that.
Is that so hard?
Well to be fair, what he said was only a slightly more arrogant version of that:
Nice mis characterization numbers. He answered the question pretty well in my opinion. For some one who runs their mouth constantly you seem to want all your young 20 something football players to be choir boys.
Bothers me too.