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Robert Martin

Tim in JTown : 8/20/2018 6:19 pm
Digging RB Robert Martin. 4.57 40 time. He shows some shiftiness. Some jacked out cuts in training camp... That bounce outside in the Lions game... Tore his ACL back in high school and has come all the way and then some.

I wanna see more.
Caller on the fan  
UConn4523 : 8/20/2018 6:20 pm : link
talked him up a couple weeks back. He was a Rutgers fan but the points he made sounded like he knew here could be something with Martin.
I saw somewhere  
Fred-in-Florida : 8/20/2018 6:43 pm : link
He got his scholarship when Barkley decommited from Rutgers!
I liiked  
lightemup : 8/20/2018 6:45 pm : link
what I saw from him. He seems like he's a smart runner
He reminds me  
Chris : 8/20/2018 7:35 pm : link
Of a younger, less powerful Alfred Morris. Not great timed speed, but makes sharp cuts without any hesitation and is always pushing forward, no wasted motion. I hope they dont try to sneak him onto practoce squad, i dont think he makes it there.
IMO  
mrvax : 8/20/2018 8:02 pm : link
if you can only keep 3 RBs on the roster, it should be Barkley, Gallman & Martin. I wouldn't press to keep Stewart here with the young talent.
I believe he will make the roster  
DavidinBMNY : 8/20/2018 8:13 pm : link
I like what I've seen, and someone else would likely pick him up on a 53 man roster.

Simmons in concussion protocol may lead to that result  
ColHowPepper : 8/20/2018 8:31 pm : link
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Yes I’m a Rutgers Alum  
LauderdaleMatty : 8/20/2018 10:06 pm : link
He showed NFL protenial early. Injuries and a two really bad hires at OC and runningbacka coach by new HC Ash a few years ago hurt Martin.

He and Josh Hicks looked like both would be NFL bound. He’s got great feet. Not a huge kid but will run inside and outside w good wiggle and a good burst. IMO he’s a kid you want on the roster as I can see a team thin at RB grabbng him I’d he winds up on the PS. He can also return kicks.
I really like  
clydeman1 : 8/20/2018 10:27 pm : link
the way that kid runs, hits the hole fast, I would love to see him make the roster...seems like he is far more impressive than Stewart....
Martin sure looks like he can run  
ChicagoMarty : 8/20/2018 10:27 pm : link
Biggest question - can he pass protect?
Good practice squad candidate  
ZogZerg : 8/20/2018 10:30 pm : link
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I do like the way he hits the holes,  
prdave73 : 8/21/2018 1:18 am : link
but what I really like is how he cuts left to right. He's got a lot of wiggle and shiftiness. You can see it a lot in his college games.
Belichek  
I Love Clams Casino : 8/21/2018 8:16 am : link
would grab him in a second if he gets put on the PS....BB loves Rutgers guys
His production and performance so far  
TMS : 8/21/2018 9:12 am : link
indicate he could make the roster because he will not last on the practice squad, if it keeps up.
Like what I have seen from the young man  
gmen9892 : 8/21/2018 9:16 am : link
SO far in the 2 preseason games. Should get even more PT this week with Simmons in concussion protocol, as Martin was behind Simmons in terms of game time the past 2 games.

Really reminds me of a Bradshaw-type of player. Apparently he's done well in the limited pass blocking scenarios, but need to see more as well as his pass catching abilities. Shurmur wont play RBs that cant catch.
RE: IMO  
since1925 : 8/21/2018 10:14 am : link
In comment 14044304 mrvax said:
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if you can only keep 3 RBs on the roster, it should be Barkley, Gallman & Martin. I wouldn't press to keep Stewart here with the young talent.


You can NOT cut Stewart, a 10-year vet, based on two preseason games. For starters, that move would be a three million dollar cap hit. Second, Stewart has value in the RB room. He has seen almost everything the NFL can throw at you, on and off the field. With Barkley (rookie) and Gallman (2nd year), you need a veteran voice and mentor. Stewart knows how to take care of himself. He has experience playing in this system. He is also the best candidate for short yardage back. If you want to keep Martin it means four RBs or the practice squad, cutting Stewart should not be an option.
RE: Belichek  
ZogZerg : 8/21/2018 12:12 pm : link
In comment 14044480 I Love Clams Casino said:
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would grab him in a second if he gets put on the PS....BB loves Rutgers guys


Not a chance. Have you seen the Pats RB roster?
Good point made on both sides of the discussion.  
TMS : 8/21/2018 12:23 pm : link
Think we wait till see more before we pull that trigger. Young promising RB versus proven solid veteran who will bring loads to the locker room. Tough call now. We will see how it plays out. Thinking Barkley changes everything when he starts to roll. But now Martin looks a very valuable commodity.
RE: RE: IMO  
mrvax : 8/21/2018 12:30 pm : link
In comment 14044577 since1925 said:
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In comment 14044304 mrvax said:


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if you can only keep 3 RBs on the roster, it should be Barkley, Gallman & Martin. I wouldn't press to keep Stewart here with the young talent.



You can NOT cut Stewart, a 10-year vet, based on two preseason games. For starters, that move would be a three million dollar cap hit. Second, Stewart has value in the RB room. He has seen almost everything the NFL can throw at you, on and off the field. With Barkley (rookie) and Gallman (2nd year), you need a veteran voice and mentor. Stewart knows how to take care of himself. He has experience playing in this system. He is also the best candidate for short yardage back. If you want to keep Martin it means four RBs or the practice squad, cutting Stewart should not be an option.


Maybe the Giants can red shirt/IR either Martin or Simmons if need be.
RE: Yes I’m a Rutgers Alum  
Giantslifer : 8/21/2018 1:54 pm : link
In comment 14044385 LauderdaleMatty said:
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He showed NFL protenial early. Injuries and a two really bad hires at OC and runningbacka coach by new HC Ash a few years ago hurt Martin.

He and Josh Hicks looked like both would be NFL bound. He’s got great feet. Not a huge kid but will run inside and outside w good wiggle and a good burst. IMO he’s a kid you want on the roster as I can see a team thin at RB grabbng him I’d he winds up on the PS. He can also return kicks.


Also Rutgers alum. Keep the Rutgers kid. Good PR
Statistically it is highly unlikely he would be picked up  
Bob in Newburgh : 8/22/2018 11:40 am : link
There are higher rated rookie RBs who will be waived.

The outlier exception might be a team that had been hot to sign him but were beaten to it by us.

Not the end all and be all, but the 40 time is rather pedestrian by today's standard.
If the kid continues to show promise on the field  
figgy2989 : 8/22/2018 12:18 pm : link
There is no way he would make it to the practice squad, some team will grab him.

RE: RE: IMO  
Eman11 : 8/22/2018 1:02 pm : link
In comment 14044577 since1925 said:
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In comment 14044304 mrvax said:


Quote:


if you can only keep 3 RBs on the roster, it should be Barkley, Gallman & Martin. I wouldn't press to keep Stewart here with the young talent.



You can NOT cut Stewart, a 10-year vet, based on two preseason games. For starters, that move would be a three million dollar cap hit. Second, Stewart has value in the RB room. He has seen almost everything the NFL can throw at you, on and off the field. With Barkley (rookie) and Gallman (2nd year), you need a veteran voice and mentor. Stewart knows how to take care of himself. He has experience playing in this system. He is also the best candidate for short yardage back. If you want to keep Martin it means four RBs or the practice squad, cutting Stewart should not be an option.


I agree with your points except the cap hit one.

They take the hit regardless of if he's on the team or not. ( In fact I think they might save a few hundred grand if he is cut) It's sunk money at this point and if he gets beat out by a better player, he gets beat out. The cap hit really shouldn't have anything to do with it because they get it either way.
RE: can’t cut Stewart  
5BowlsSoon : 8/22/2018 2:29 pm : link
In comment 14044304 mrvax said:
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if you can only keep 3 RBs on the roster, it should be Barkley, Gallman & Martin. I wouldn't press to keep Stewart here with the young talent.


Financially, we are committed to him. We would look stupid if we cut him. Oh well....
RE: If the kid continues to show promise on the field  
njm : 8/22/2018 3:01 pm : link
In comment 14045614 figgy2989 said:
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There is no way he would make it to the practice squad, some team will grab him.


I'm actually more worried that he would make it to the PS, some team has 2 RBs go down with injuries by Week 4 and THEN they sign him.
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