He seems to have all the physical tools in the world. Should have single coverage virtually all the time given the other talent at the skill positions. And has seemingly performed well in Training camp? I am hoping that he could have Martavis Bryant type production (obviously minus the off-the-field stuff)
So 20 catches, a few returns and decent special teams.
I don't expect him to be the teams number "2" WR.
I am hoping that a real high performer will emerge from the group behind him, either later in the year or in 2019.
If I had to place a bet, my money would be on Etta Amba-Towa to develop as Cody's replacement at #3.
Cody will still be valuable in the WR core and on ST.
Latimer finished his fourth season in 2017 with a career-high 19 receptions for 287 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 11 games. He also had eight kick returns for 190-yards.
Cody Latimer in 4 years
35 catches 445 yards 3 TD's
If he scores 5 times that will be more shocking than him not making the roster.
I expect vert little and think the WR depth is alarming.
If he scores 5 times that will be more shocking than him not making the roster.
I expect vert little and think the WR depth is alarming.
This.
We should be expecting more from Roger Lewis who has more production in 2 years than CL's 4.
Still, his Second season and he continues to be behind tremendous vets and gets experience in the playoff but can’t breakout. Next season Peyton retires and he has less talent around him.
Bottom line, he’s a former highly touted prospect who has played with the best and seen The Promised Land. Seems like a good guy to have on your team.
Oh, and there’s no way Peyton hasn’t coached Eli in how to best use his skills.
I’ll say 50 catches for 650 yards, 4 TD’s, and a few clutch 3rd and long conversions in cold weather.
I expect SB, OBJ and EE to be on the field most of the time. Keeping them somewhat fresh will be the only reason for them not to be on the field. RE, CL, and SS will share 2 slots. What the playing time allocation will be is unknown at this time, but should be custom allocated based on opponent.
RE and CL are good to great blockers. SS is on brink of becoming a great receiver and is already very good. RE and CL have the post up and/or vertical skills that you want in the red zone.
Roger Lewis stopped being a gunner last year after OBJ got hurt and Lewis started getting regular WR snaps.
Dwayne Harris never really successfully did both at the same time. Whenever he was relied on heavily as a WR, he would have to beg off coverage, often with one ding or another. And the Giants made a decision before the 2017 season that they wouldn't even try making Harris do both.
It will be one or the other for Latimer. The original plan might have been for him to play special teams and for Marshall to be the WR. With Marshall failing the physical and exiting the picture, it may be Latimer at WR and Russell Shepard gunning.
Make that before the 2016 season. It was only 2015 that Harris attempted both duties, in some fashion.
Giants punted six times a game in 2017. Almost every punt requires an all out effort because even when it winds up a touchback, the gunner doesn't know that when he takes off.
A very small margin can be the difference in a game. Lewis whiffed a tackle against the Lions Week 2 last year that wound up a return TD and it very likely was the difference between a W and and L.
The margin between a punt downed at the one or going into the end zone can also be a difference maker.
It's not just the number of all-out efforts. It's the fact that a punt will immediately follow an offensive series, where the WR will have been giving his all.
Fatigued muscles are a recipe for injury. Harris could not stay healthy on a game-to-game basis carrying both responsibilities.
Roger Lewis stopped being a gunner last year after OBJ got hurt and Lewis started getting regular WR snaps.
Dwayne Harris never really successfully did both at the same time. Whenever he was relied on heavily as a WR, he would have to beg off coverage, often with one ding or another. And the Giants made a decision before the 2017 season that they wouldn't even try making Harris do both.
It will be one or the other for Latimer. The original plan might have been for him to play special teams and for Marshall to be the WR. With Marshall failing the physical and exiting the picture, it may be Latimer at WR and Russell Shepard gunning.
In ‘16 Harris made the Pro Bowl for his work as a gunner . He also had over 1200 yards in return yardage , including averaging a very respectable 24 yards per KOR. He was a solid player . Latimer , by comparison , is nothing . He’s a perennial tease, who is on the team based on his relationship to the new WR coach . I hope he covers kicks well .
Many will argue he won't get enough throws his way to garner those types of stats but I disagree because I believe Shurmur's offense will be about creating mis-matches and Latimer will often draw the 3rd corner.
I can see Latimer being a steady, reliable presence for Eli.
I dont forsee him being a viable contributor on offense based on his track record and more importantly the talent surrounding him.
He could become more valuable if someone misses time.
Theres a possibility he gets more opportunites as defenses will be pre-occupied with beckham barkley engram and shepard. I just dont see that happening as i think Rudolph and Lewis (i cant stand lewis) will get the back end WR snaps.
I expect a good special teamer