Role player from the past?

Good depth CB, fantastic special teamer

but if I had to it would prob be a nickel corner or an offensive C/T.

I believe he went to one pro bowl. But yes, I thought of him right off the bat

not a pro bowler.

Rich Seubert.

or Dave Jennings

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In comment 14032429 Rocky369 said:

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not a pro bowler.

That's a good one. I like that one. We wouldn't have to be concerned about how our RT will perform.

wow, he really didnt go to a pro bowl? Damn, he's at the top of my list now. As it fits major need

In comment 14032430 Jay on the Island said:

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Rich Seubert.

BBI Giant of the Year Award (2010) - Wikipedia

ever make a pro bowl? If not this is an easy answer for me.

Pair him with OBJ, Shep, Engram, and Saquon

Lol

dude was solid as a MLB, and he was the smartest player on the field, and called perfect games from that position.

David Tyree type.

In comment 14032445 BigBlueDownTheShore said:

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dude was solid as a MLB, and he was the smartest player on the field, and called perfect games from that position.

Tackle vs. the Packers is still my all-time favorite play (going back to 1965)

I only really remember seasons going back to 2002, but I wouldn't consider any starters who were integral parts of their team to be role players (Pierce, McKenzie, O'Hara, Seubert).

Using that definition, I think this team could use a Domenik Hixon. Would help special teams, KR, and can chip in at WR.

In comment 14032442 Anakim said:

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Pair him with OBJ, Shep, Engram, and Saquon

Do you really consider Plax a role player though? He was one of the most important pieces of our offense when here.

In comment 14032457 Sonic Youth said:

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In comment 14032442 Anakim said: Quote: Pair him with OBJ, Shep, Engram, and Saquon Do you really consider Plax a role player though? He was one of the most important pieces of our offense when here.

Fair enough. I put more stock in the "never made a Pro Bowl" aspect of the post.

were NOT role players. McKenzie, Plaxico, Seubert- were for the most part starters. In my opinion, a role player is a non starter whose contributions added to the success of the team. Reyna Thompson would be my choice.

Think hed be good in this defense more tailor made for his skill set and Giants pass rush doesnt inspire me

of player we're talking about. There's a pretty big gap between being a role player and being a pro-bowler. KMac is a great choice, but obviously he wasn't a role player, nor was Pierce or Plax or Seubert for much of his career. If a starting fullback who didn't carry the ball often counts, Carthon was a really good player, although his role would be reduced quite a bit in today's game. Star special teamers like Thompson or Tyree (though both did go to pro bowls) would be big adds. Meggett would also be a huge addition - he went to a pro bowl too, but not until leaving the Giants, so he kind of meets all the criteria.

Plax/K-Mac are role players.

I'll go with Deon Grant or RW McQuarters.

Throw in Mowatt and Meggett.

loved Chase Blackburn

Definitely was going with more the true role player, versus non pro bowler.

I thought he was pretty good for us, same with Chase Blackburn!

2002 (with Steelers), 2005, and 2007 he had pro bowl-like numbers.

In those years he averaged somewhere in the ballpark like 70-75 catches, 1200 yards, 10 TDs.

R.W just so I could lose a few more years off my life watching his punt return decisions.

I was thinking of a CB or S and don't know how I didn't think of them.

Blackburn is alright but I'd rather have the other two (or Hixon).

Madison was a starter - I really don't think he was a role player at all. Besides, didn't he make a pro bowl (with the Dolphins)?

Kenny Phillips on defense

Are guys that are not starters or for some positions even 2 on the depth chart right? Sure, a role player might be forced to start. But the only ones that I saw that are really fits are Reyna and Tyree. You could throw D. Hixon in there. I think you could classify Megget as a role player. Maybe Blackburn. Dave Tolleffson.

Kareem MacKenzie, Antonio Pierce, Rich Seubert and O'Hara were NOT role players. Those were starters. Just saying.

Dan Campbell is probably another one.

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R.W just so I could lose a few more years off my life watching his punt return decisions.

McQ is a good one.

A Deon Grant comes to mind too. Esp for Nickel and dime packages.

In comment 14032504 Les in TO said:

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Kenny Phillips on defense

Kenny Phillips. Damn the Giants have lost some great young talent to injuries, primarily DBs and WRs.

Always liked Charles Way and Keith Elias. Way wore those massive shoulder pads and an offensive linemens facemask. Reminded me of Christian Okoye

Hixon. One of my favorites of all time. Played 9 positions. (All 3 WRs spots, both returns spots, and could block gunners or be a gunner on punt or kick.) Good run blocking WR. Could get deep & go short. Had YAC ability.

6'2, 4.4 speed, tough as nails, played thru injury, never complained. Never fumbled or muffed the ball. Just a solid football player who helped win games.

Literally made 2 outstanding special teams plays that put us in the Super Bowl

Kawika Mitchell made a lot of good plays in the short time he was here.

Devin Thomas was also a very good special teamer.

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Kawika Mitchell made a lot of good plays in the short time he was here. Devin Thomas was also a very good special teamer.

Hixon was another player that I felt couldve gone down as an all time Giant. Fucking ACLs were too much.

Karl Nelson at RT

Bjorn Nittmo?

Great run stuffing end on early downs. Came out for George Martin on obvious passing downs.

Didn't read entire post. Change that to George Martin: we need a proven pass rusher.

Zeke Mowatt and Howard Cross were great 2nd TEs, but my vote goes to Phil Mcconkey ... Excellent slot receiver, Reliable Punt Returner, Fan loving towel waver and Patriotic USNA grad.

Wasn’t a flashy guy but you had very little to worry about with him playing midfield. He and Collins would have made a great tandem.

and Ian Allen on offense. Championship! (Sorry couldn't help myself.)

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Wasn’t a flashy guy but you had very little to worry about with him playing midfield. He and Collins would have made a great tandem.

He was the STARTING free safety.

we couldn't quite hear how right you are. Tyree is in fact the only role player, NON-PRO BOWLER that fits.

In comment 14032654 Rocky369 said:

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we couldn't quite hear how right you are. Tyree is in fact the only role player, NON-PRO BOWLER that fits.

True, I forgot Hixon was a pro bowler as a KR at one point.
However, I'm pretty sure Tyree made the Pro Bowl as a special teamer one year as well. Either way, making the Pro Bowl as a special teamer sort of makes you inadvertently a role player, albeit one of the better ones in the league.