Coleman's speed and explosiveness was a real weapon on special teams since joining the team in week 10. He averaged 26 yards per return and consistently gave the offense good field positions in the second half of the season.
What would be the chances of him returning to that role in 2019 season?
If the Giants tender him a qualifying offer, that is $1.32 million. Is that too expensive for a very good kickoff returner or would you gamble to sign him at a cheaper cost by letting him hit free agency first?
Kid has talent, question is where will his head be?
I'd retain him for one more year at that price, and of course, it won't be guaranteed so he'll have to keep improving keep focus.
Coleman has made money in the league.
Coleman has been around the block a bit already. He has a chance here and a decent start he should build on.
His performance was a no brainer to retain as a KR alone imo.
Since Coleman was the Browns first round pick in 2016, that $1.32 million tender would almost assure us Corey returns for 2019 season.
But Latimer had a 2.5M cap hit in 2018. Not sure he doesn't become expendable if they do keep Latimer and Henderson.
Loved the athleticism Latimer showed yesterday with both catches.
But Latimer had a 2.5M cap hit in 2018. Not sure he doesn't become expendable if they do keep Latimer and Henderson.
Loved the athleticism Latimer showed yesterday with both catches.
should say Latimer becomes expendable if they keep Coleman and Henderson.
I think we can get more out of him as a WR.
It was well known he knew very little about playing WR when he first entered the league. An off-season working with Odell would be beneficial. Yea
He's got orders of magnitude more potential than Latimer. At the lowest tender he's definitely worth bringing into camp.
On a team with SB and OBJ, I prefer Latimer, but I would more prefer both, and I think we can have both.
If this means anything, he already came out and said he wants to come back. Don't remember seeing players asking to come back the past couple of years...
On a team with SB and OBJ, I prefer Latimer, but I would more prefer both, and I think we can have both.
+1. Bob = Voice of Reason, as usual.
As an RFA, Coleman is basically a no-brainer. He's cheap, and will be on a short leash. Latimer remains a bit of a tease. In five injury-riddled NFL seasons, he has played in 51 games and caught just 46 passes. There's a lot to like in his occasional flashes; he just hasn't been able to sustain anything. On the plus side, he doesn't turn 27 until next October.
No brainer to tender him at 1.3 mil. And you pray one or both of Latimer and Coleman show enough that you have a choice about extending Sterling Shepard or one or both of them after 2019.
Coleman is on record wanting to return? Hopefully he realizes how close he is to being done in the NFL for good, and learns route running from Eli and OBJ between now and early in the 2019 season.
You can’t see the whole picture on TV but it seems that he could return more of those end zone kickoffs. Even if he can only return 9 of 10 to the 20, it would be worth it if he can return 1 of 10 to the 50 or beyond. It has been a long time since the Giants had a returner with that potential, discounting the smallish RB Wilson.