Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
7/23/18, 4:06 PM
The Giants are expected to sign veteran outside linebacker Connor Barwin, per source. Adds much-needed depth at the position and a quality veteran presence. Also has a strong relationship with LB coach Bill McGovern from their time together in Philadelphia.
Can't wait for his speeches to rile the troops up! Â
but did give us trouble while in PHI. Also had to have taken a steeply discounted rate considering the current cap projections are around $2M remaining.
he makes sense for the team but I hated the PISS out of this guy when he was on the Eagles. He killed the Giants. The look on his face. Not sure what he has left in the tank, but hell, if he wears Giants blue, I'm rooting for him.
what he has left in the tank. I'd have preferred another safety, but given our constant injuries at LB, it's never a bad idea to have a competent 6th or 7th LB on the roster.
what he has left in the tank. I'd have preferred another safety, but given our constant injuries at LB, it's never a bad idea to have a competent 6th or 7th LB on the roster.
I think we are pretty full at safety. There’s no “star” opposite Collins but we have a lot of safeties that are likely at least “backup quality”. Not sure we need more of them.
I would be shocked if the Giants don't add a veteran ILB before the season. IMO the primary backup ILB isn't currently on the roster. Perhaps NaVorro Bowman who is still a free agent.
I would be shocked if the Giants don't add a veteran ILB before the season. IMO the primary backup ILB isn't currently on the roster. Perhaps NaVorro Bowman who is still a free agent.
“Throughout the Chip Kelly era, Barwin was one of the most valuable members in Billy Davis' 3-4 defense because of his versatility. Barwin could cover, rush the passer, and play the run, but was not a dominant player when doing any of those things.
In his first three seasons with the team, Barwin posted very good numbers overall. However, in Jim Schwartz's scheme, Barwin was asked to beat left tackles mano-e-mano, which was not his strength. Here were Barwin's numbers in his four years with the Eagles:
Playing in a defensive scheme that has historically been very stat-friendly for defensive ends, Barwin posted the worst numbers of his Eagles career in 2016, across the board. Releasing him to save $7,750,000 in cap space during the 2017 offseason was a no-brainer decision.
In Barwin's next stop in Los Angeles with the Rams, in what seemed like a good match, he played in a 3-4 scheme under Wade Phillips, appearing in 14 games and starting 13. He had 34 tackles and 5 sacks.”
he makes sense for the team but I hated the PISS out of this guy when he was on the Eagles. He killed the Giants. The look on his face. Not sure what he has left in the tank, but hell, if he wears Giants blue, I'm rooting for him.
I hated him too. He lives(think he does still actually live here) in the same neighborhood as I do here in Philly (Fishtown), and I have drank with him a few times(basically sat at the same bar and socialized with each other and other bar guests) and served him twice. He's kind of a turd. Pretty obnoxious when drunk (one time he was with Riley Cooper and that was particularly grating) and kind of smug when I waited on him.
But he does do a lot of charity work around here and is pretty principled. He drives a hybrid, very much into the greener side of things and became very attached to Philly in general. I dont see any of that happening in NY.
There's plenty of time to fill some holes on the roster Â
given our waiver claim position. Barwin may or may not stick (anyone know if he signed at the vet minimum?) but I suspect that we'll have a number of players come in after cuts this year.
there's two on the roster already, AO (according to Gettleman) and Goodson, if they want to run 4-3 looks.
Ok I still don’t know what you mean but cool. I think we all know Ogletree and Goodson are the starters. Munson, Herzlich, RayRay, etc are backup MLB I’d like to upgrade off of. LB’s get injured often and I’d prefer not to see any of that group starting in 2018.
there's two on the roster already, AO (according to Gettleman) and Goodson, if they want to run 4-3 looks.
Ok I still don’t know what you mean but cool. I think we all know Ogletree and Goodson are the starters. Munson, Herzlich, RayRay, etc are backup MLB I’d like to upgrade off of. LB’s get injured often and I’d prefer not to see any of that group starting in 2018.
He took your "MLB" to mean MLB in a 43. You mean ILB though. As in either ILB spot of the 34. Not MLB.
he makes sense for the team but I hated the PISS out of this guy when he was on the Eagles. He killed the Giants. The look on his face. Not sure what he has left in the tank, but hell, if he wears Giants blue, I'm rooting for him.
I hated him too. He lives(think he does still actually live here) in the same neighborhood as I do here in Philly (Fishtown), and I have drank with him a few times(basically sat at the same bar and socialized with each other and other bar guests) and served him twice. He's kind of a turd. Pretty obnoxious when drunk (one time he was with Riley Cooper and that was particularly grating) and kind of smug when I waited on him.
But he does do a lot of charity work around here and is pretty principled. He drives a hybrid, very much into the greener side of things and became very attached to Philly in general. I dont see any of that happening in NY.
I'm in Fishtown as well. My co-workers boyfriend is Riley Coopers Attorney, and is friends with him Lane Johnson, and Barwin. I could careless though!
he makes sense for the team but I hated the PISS out of this guy when he was on the Eagles. He killed the Giants. The look on his face. Not sure what he has left in the tank, but hell, if he wears Giants blue, I'm rooting for him.
I hated him too. He lives(think he does still actually live here) in the same neighborhood as I do here in Philly (Fishtown), and I have drank with him a few times(basically sat at the same bar and socialized with each other and other bar guests) and served him twice. He's kind of a turd. Pretty obnoxious when drunk (one time he was with Riley Cooper and that was particularly grating) and kind of smug when I waited on him.
But he does do a lot of charity work around here and is pretty principled. He drives a hybrid, very much into the greener side of things and became very attached to Philly in general. I dont see any of that happening in NY.
I'm in Fishtown as well. My co-workers boyfriend is Riley Coopers Attorney, and is friends with him Lane Johnson, and Barwin. I could careless though!
Ahh, no shit! We should get together for a game some time. Where do you usually watch them?
Giants & Philadelphia are very interested in another ex-Ram, Connor Barwin. If Big Blue gets him, expect it to be to mentor Lorenzo Carter, a player Bechter has been very high on. Bechter tried to get Arizona to snatch Barwin before the Rams signed him to play out of position in 2016. Philly wants him to remain an OLB but Giants see him as an edge rusher
he makes sense for the team but I hated the PISS out of this guy when he was on the Eagles. He killed the Giants. The look on his face. Not sure what he has left in the tank, but hell, if he wears Giants blue, I'm rooting for him.
I hated him too. He lives(think he does still actually live here) in the same neighborhood as I do here in Philly (Fishtown), and I have drank with him a few times(basically sat at the same bar and socialized with each other and other bar guests) and served him twice. He's kind of a turd. Pretty obnoxious when drunk (one time he was with Riley Cooper and that was particularly grating) and kind of smug when I waited on him.
But he does do a lot of charity work around here and is pretty principled. He drives a hybrid, very much into the greener side of things and became very attached to Philly in general. I dont see any of that happening in NY.
I'm in Fishtown as well. My co-workers boyfriend is Riley Coopers Attorney, and is friends with him Lane Johnson, and Barwin. I could careless though!
Ahh, no shit! We should get together for a game some time. Where do you usually watch them?
I got a slingbox setup at my parents house, so I don't need to leave the house to watch which came in handy last season.
I live 2 blocks from the Memphis Taproom, so that's a go to spot.
I like to do some drinking at El Camino across from the Piazza.
There are some good players available especially at safety. I would love Hankins back on a 1 year deal. That would provide great depth and allow Harrison, Tomlinson, Hill, Hankins, and Mauro to rotate to keep the line fresh through the season.
7/23/18, 4:06 PM
The Giants are expected to sign veteran outside linebacker Connor Barwin, per source. Adds much-needed depth at the position and a quality veteran presence. Also has a strong relationship with LB coach Bill McGovern from their time together in Philadelphia.
But I'd like a FS like Tre Boston
I'd love to ask him if Pugh was doing his favorite team a favor opting not to block him often in that 27-0 embarrassment in '14.
I'd love to ask him if Pugh was doing his favorite team a favor opting not to block him often in that 27-0 embarrassment in '14.
Hehe.
This feels like a move Bettcher was pushing for...for the reasons y'all cited, situational depth, 3-4 guy, veteran leadership
I think we are pretty full at safety. There’s no “star” opposite Collins but we have a lot of safeties that are likely at least “backup quality”. Not sure we need more of them.
7/23/18, 4:17 PM
I’m excited to announce I’ve agreed to terms with the New York Football Giants. Let’s go G-Men
I would be shocked if the Giants don't add a veteran ILB before the season. IMO the primary backup ILB isn't currently on the roster. Perhaps NaVorro Bowman who is still a free agent.
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It's Ogletree if they run 4-3 looks.
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But this is solid.
I would be shocked if the Giants don't add a veteran ILB before the season. IMO the primary backup ILB isn't currently on the roster. Perhaps NaVorro Bowman who is still a free agent.
Ha just mentioned Bowman in my other post. ;)
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But this is solid.
It's Ogletree if they run 4-3 looks.
Huh? I’m referring to a backup over RayRay and Herzlich.
In his first three seasons with the team, Barwin posted very good numbers overall. However, in Jim Schwartz's scheme, Barwin was asked to beat left tackles mano-e-mano, which was not his strength. Here were Barwin's numbers in his four years with the Eagles:
Connor Barwin Tackles Sacks FF Pass breakups / batted passes
2013 59 5 1 10
2014 64 14.5 2 5
2015 54 7 1 7
2016 34 5 1 2
Playing in a defensive scheme that has historically been very stat-friendly for defensive ends, Barwin posted the worst numbers of his Eagles career in 2016, across the board. Releasing him to save $7,750,000 in cap space during the 2017 offseason was a no-brainer decision.
In Barwin's next stop in Los Angeles with the Rams, in what seemed like a good match, he played in a 3-4 scheme under Wade Phillips, appearing in 14 games and starting 13. He had 34 tackles and 5 sacks.”
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I hated him too. He lives(think he does still actually live here) in the same neighborhood as I do here in Philly (Fishtown), and I have drank with him a few times(basically sat at the same bar and socialized with each other and other bar guests) and served him twice. He's kind of a turd. Pretty obnoxious when drunk (one time he was with Riley Cooper and that was particularly grating) and kind of smug when I waited on him.
But he does do a lot of charity work around here and is pretty principled. He drives a hybrid, very much into the greener side of things and became very attached to Philly in general. I dont see any of that happening in NY.
The bottom of the roster is still thin.
Ok I still don’t know what you mean but cool. I think we all know Ogletree and Goodson are the starters. Munson, Herzlich, RayRay, etc are backup MLB I’d like to upgrade off of. LB’s get injured often and I’d prefer not to see any of that group starting in 2018.
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there's two on the roster already, AO (according to Gettleman) and Goodson, if they want to run 4-3 looks.
Ok I still don’t know what you mean but cool. I think we all know Ogletree and Goodson are the starters. Munson, Herzlich, RayRay, etc are backup MLB I’d like to upgrade off of. LB’s get injured often and I’d prefer not to see any of that group starting in 2018.
Lets put it this way. I want a backup vet MLB or ILB familiar with a running a LB unit (this happens in both 4-3 and 3-4.
Very good guy. Intelligent. Solid citizen. At the right number a good addition.
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he makes sense for the team but I hated the PISS out of this guy when he was on the Eagles. He killed the Giants. The look on his face. Not sure what he has left in the tank, but hell, if he wears Giants blue, I'm rooting for him.
I hated him too. He lives(think he does still actually live here) in the same neighborhood as I do here in Philly (Fishtown), and I have drank with him a few times(basically sat at the same bar and socialized with each other and other bar guests) and served him twice. He's kind of a turd. Pretty obnoxious when drunk (one time he was with Riley Cooper and that was particularly grating) and kind of smug when I waited on him.
But he does do a lot of charity work around here and is pretty principled. He drives a hybrid, very much into the greener side of things and became very attached to Philly in general. I dont see any of that happening in NY.
I'm in Fishtown as well. My co-workers boyfriend is Riley Coopers Attorney, and is friends with him Lane Johnson, and Barwin. I could careless though!
Very good guy. Intelligent. Solid citizen. At the right number a good addition.
I assume it's a low risk move. He's been on the market a while and we don't have much room...
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he makes sense for the team but I hated the PISS out of this guy when he was on the Eagles. He killed the Giants. The look on his face. Not sure what he has left in the tank, but hell, if he wears Giants blue, I'm rooting for him.
I hated him too. He lives(think he does still actually live here) in the same neighborhood as I do here in Philly (Fishtown), and I have drank with him a few times(basically sat at the same bar and socialized with each other and other bar guests) and served him twice. He's kind of a turd. Pretty obnoxious when drunk (one time he was with Riley Cooper and that was particularly grating) and kind of smug when I waited on him.
But he does do a lot of charity work around here and is pretty principled. He drives a hybrid, very much into the greener side of things and became very attached to Philly in general. I dont see any of that happening in NY.
I'm in Fishtown as well. My co-workers boyfriend is Riley Coopers Attorney, and is friends with him Lane Johnson, and Barwin. I could careless though!
Ahh, no shit! We should get together for a game some time. Where do you usually watch them?
But I’ll be rooting for him.
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he makes sense for the team but I hated the PISS out of this guy when he was on the Eagles. He killed the Giants. The look on his face. Not sure what he has left in the tank, but hell, if he wears Giants blue, I'm rooting for him.
I hated him too. He lives(think he does still actually live here) in the same neighborhood as I do here in Philly (Fishtown), and I have drank with him a few times(basically sat at the same bar and socialized with each other and other bar guests) and served him twice. He's kind of a turd. Pretty obnoxious when drunk (one time he was with Riley Cooper and that was particularly grating) and kind of smug when I waited on him.
But he does do a lot of charity work around here and is pretty principled. He drives a hybrid, very much into the greener side of things and became very attached to Philly in general. I dont see any of that happening in NY.
I'm in Fishtown as well. My co-workers boyfriend is Riley Coopers Attorney, and is friends with him Lane Johnson, and Barwin. I could careless though!
Ahh, no shit! We should get together for a game some time. Where do you usually watch them?
I got a slingbox setup at my parents house, so I don't need to leave the house to watch which came in handy last season.
I live 2 blocks from the Memphis Taproom, so that's a go to spot.
I like to do some drinking at El Camino across from the Piazza.
There are some good players available especially at safety. I would love Hankins back on a 1 year deal. That would provide great depth and allow Harrison, Tomlinson, Hill, Hankins, and Mauro to rotate to keep the line fresh through the season.
Good move!