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Former Panthers' RB Jonathan Stewart is expected to sign with the New York Giants, per source. Rejoins his former Panthers' OC Mike Shula in NY.
I get the love for Darkwa, easy to root for. I liked him too.
But keep in mind what Coach Shurmur said about strongly preferring running backs who can catch. Darkwa is not that guy. Stewart is a power back, who also catches the ball well. He had a career high 47 receptions in 2011.
Of course, like Darkwa, he has missed a lot of time to injury.
Somebody explain to me why the Giants signed Stewart ?
I hope that this signing does not limit the money available to sign a lineman or that it precludes drafting a running back
It likely costs next to nothing. Adds a veteran presence to a room who's eldest player would be Paul Perkins. And gives us a short yardage option now that Darkwa is going to get paid in FA.
I get the love for Darkwa, easy to root for. I liked him too.
But keep in mind what Coach Shurmur said about strongly preferring running backs who can catch. Darkwa is not that guy. Stewart is a power back, who also catches the ball well. He had a career high 47 receptions in 2011.
Of course, like Darkwa, he has missed a lot of time to injury.
2011 was a long time ago my friend. Stewart is 31 now, and has a ton of miles on his tires. Just don't see the reason why a re-building team would make a move like this.
I get the love for Darkwa, easy to root for. I liked him too.
But keep in mind what Coach Shurmur said about strongly preferring running backs who can catch. Darkwa is not that guy. Stewart is a power back, who also catches the ball well. He had a career high 47 receptions in 2011.
Of course, like Darkwa, he has missed a lot of time to injury.
2011 was a long time ago my friend. Stewart is 31 now, and has a ton of miles on his tires. Just don't see the reason why a re-building team would make a move like this.
Very true, but I bet he can still catch.
I think Stewart is just a temporary, stabilization signing. I have no idea if he is a good locker room guy, but it certainly can't hurt to have a vet RB in the locker room who is on good terms with GM and OC. I still think the Giants get a running back in the draft.
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Former Panthers' RB Jonathan Stewart is expected to sign with the New York Giants, per source. Rejoins his former Panthers' OC Mike Shula in NY.
This is a pretty major signing...
I guess he can help his O coordinator.
I guess he can help his O coordinator.
I LOLed on that one.😁😅🤣
Breezey: you should be happy we're not likely to go after Lewis or McKinnon.
I stand corrected. Feel free to edit the thread title.
Somebody explain to me why the Giants signed Stewart ?
I hope that this signing does not limit the money available to sign a lineman or that it precludes drafting a running back
If you think this signing means the Giants dont draft Barkley if hes available at 2, your are a tremendous idiot.
But keep in mind what Coach Shurmur said about strongly preferring running backs who can catch. Darkwa is not that guy. Stewart is a power back, who also catches the ball well. He had a career high 47 receptions in 2011.
Of course, like Darkwa, he has missed a lot of time to injury.
Somebody explain to me why the Giants signed Stewart ?
I hope that this signing does not limit the money available to sign a lineman or that it precludes drafting a running back
It likely costs next to nothing. Adds a veteran presence to a room who's eldest player would be Paul Perkins. And gives us a short yardage option now that Darkwa is going to get paid in FA.
He looks like he has a little bit of juice left in the tank. Not the worst option as an RB2/depth guy in case the starter goes down.
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Ten years at RB is typically a long time already. Wear on tyres.
That said, if he's healthy ,can pass pro and catch?
But keep in mind what Coach Shurmur said about strongly preferring running backs who can catch. Darkwa is not that guy. Stewart is a power back, who also catches the ball well. He had a career high 47 receptions in 2011.
Of course, like Darkwa, he has missed a lot of time to injury.
2011 was a long time ago my friend. Stewart is 31 now, and has a ton of miles on his tires. Just don't see the reason why a re-building team would make a move like this.
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I get the love for Darkwa, easy to root for. I liked him too.
But keep in mind what Coach Shurmur said about strongly preferring running backs who can catch. Darkwa is not that guy. Stewart is a power back, who also catches the ball well. He had a career high 47 receptions in 2011.
Of course, like Darkwa, he has missed a lot of time to injury.
2011 was a long time ago my friend. Stewart is 31 now, and has a ton of miles on his tires. Just don't see the reason why a re-building team would make a move like this.
Very true, but I bet he can still catch.
I think Stewart is just a temporary, stabilization signing. I have no idea if he is a good locker room guy, but it certainly can't hurt to have a vet RB in the locker room who is on good terms with GM and OC. I still think the Giants get a running back in the draft.