I know this is an old article but I found it interesting how the Giants are utilizing Sam Beal this year after a season ending injury. Apologies if it was posted earlier in the year.
"He is now being used as an advanced scout for the Giants defensive backs."
"Beal watches videos of the upcoming opponents to look for pros and cons in their games. Once he is finished reviewing the film, he then brings it to the table during the defensive backs meeting."
He was predicted to be a 1st round pick in the 2019 draft, so he should be a welcome addition to our defensive backfield on game day next year with already building camaraderie off the field not to mention days of film study.
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Why would they do this? I would not think coaches would trust the observations of a player who has never played at this level. This seems like a job for a lower-level assistant coach or a quality control coach who's learning the ropes.
It's become popular on BBI the last several months to say that they have no 3rd round pick, when in fact they do, and he's already in the building breaking down film.
Why would they do this? I would not think coaches would trust the observations of a player who has never played at this level. This seems like a job for a lower-level assistant coach or a quality control coach who's learning the ropes.
I assume he's scouting other team's WR not DBs.
Why would they do this? I would not think coaches would trust the observations of a player who has never played at this level. This seems like a job for a lower-level assistant coach or a quality control coach who's learning the ropes.
It's also possible that he's been doing this most the season and maybe after some early work side-by-side with a coach/scout, he's shown he can handle the task himself.
Why would they do this? I would not think coaches would trust the observations of a player who has never played at this level. This seems like a job for a lower-level assistant coach or a quality control coach who's learning the ropes.
I'm guessing this a also a way to help him learn while he's not able to play. I'm sure they don't take his word as gospel and probably want him to become as cerebral as possible if he can't be on the field.
maybe, but it worked out pretty well with Nassib, didn't it?
He was projected to be a low first rd/2nd round pick last year.
No, he was IR'd before final cutdowns, so he's not eligible to return.
Bill in UT : 10:52 am : link : reply
is to try teaching others
The highest retention is teaching.
Once you teach something you are using the most of your intellect.
I used to tutor math in college and it helped me retain the information at a level I would most likely not be capable of otherwise.
Regardless of if he was going to be a first rounder in 2019 or not, the Giants felt they essentially got their 3rd rounder next year and get him into the system right away, so they get a jump start. The shoulder injury really screwed that plan up. However, if Beal can take advantage of what he can do, and that's being around the team, the coaches, learning/teaching, etc, this red shirt season will have some dividends in the future because our expectation of Beal next year will not be that of a rookie. He will need to get the physical part down, but the mental part of understanding the preparation as a professional should put him in a spot that he should be doing much more than whoever their 3rd round pick would have been able to do in 2019.
Exactly
As long as they're paying him, they ought to keep him busy, and hopefully, out of trouble until next season. Hell, I'd make him wash cars if it keeps him out of trouble.
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"We feel like we're getting our third-round pick now," general manager Dave Gettleman said in a statement.
Regardless of if he was going to be a first rounder in 2019 or not, the Giants felt they essentially got their 3rd rounder next year and get him into the system right away, so they get a jump start. The shoulder injury really screwed that plan up. However, if Beal can take advantage of what he can do, and that's being around the team, the coaches, learning/teaching, etc, this red shirt season will have some dividends in the future because our expectation of Beal next year will not be that of a rookie. He will need to get the physical part down, but the mental part of understanding the preparation as a professional should put him in a spot that he should be doing much more than whoever their 3rd round pick would have been able to do in 2019.
Thats exactly right, its like a red shirt year. He will need it for what Bettcher does. Also in this current draft class high 2nd round could be considered a floor for "where he would have gone". Know its subjective and hypothetical, but it was a nice pick up.
You have to like his size. At one time he was a good cover cb.
I don't know much about his tackling aptitude.
Both Beal and Lippett will be heavily scrutinized in camp next season for sure.
Why would they do this? I would not think coaches would trust the observations of a player who has never played at this level. This seems like a job for a lower-level assistant coach or a quality control coach who's learning the ropes.
What is the downside. He’s being paid and rather than doing a bit of rehab and leaving he’s more involved. I would assume they are adding his analysis. Not replacing his w a more qualified persons hopefully. Great way to keep a young player invovled and to see if he sees what he’s supposed to be seeing
And he will be competing Vs many of these players next year. Sounds like a good and different idea.
I'm not seeing anyone mad here except this post.