Shepard possibly going to Patriots?

probably higher in the draft and builds capital for us to move up.

We could use the Pats #2 to draft an OL or ER or ILB that can cover or a CB that can cover.

In other words, we have a lot of holes to fill.

Wrs can be had later on in the draft where we have a plethora of picks

Take the deal!

has #56 and #64 in the 2nd. I doubt we get a player as good as Shepard with either of those picks.

After seeing Shepard deliver as many tremendous blocks that he did springing Saquon, you want that compliment. He's a terrific route runner with reliable hands, something that any new QB will need...a veteran player that will be at the spot he expects him to be.

The Giants will have have tons of cap room after next season, I think you get him on a 4 year $50 million deal because he's everything you want in a teammate, he's a grinder, and he is going to perform, and he makes your best player in Saquon better.

Salary cap will not be a concern, and at some point you have to keep some of your talent on the roster.

with one of the Pats second rounders

Hakeem Butler could be the second coming of Plaxico Burress

Eli loves big wr targets

And field 53 rookies next year.

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In comment 14345675 allstarjim said:

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has #56 and #64 in the 2nd. I doubt we get a player as good as Shepard with either of those picks.

This assumes that after pick 40 (where Shepard was picked) there aren't any players as good as he is.

There's no logic in this at all.

it's probably about getting a #2 draft pick to re-purpose on a big man. DG is hell bent on upgrading the lines ...

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with one of the Pats second rounders Hakeem Butler could be the second coming of Plaxico Burress Eli loves big wr targets

I would be ecstatic if this happened

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In comment 14345675 allstarjim said: Quote: has #56 and #64 in the 2nd. I doubt we get a player as good as Shepard with either of those picks. This assumes that after pick 40 (where Shepard was picked) there aren't any players as good as he is. There's no logic in this at all.

Has nothing to do with where Shepard was picked. I simply have great respect for Shepard and his game. Of course there will be very good players at #56 and at #64. However, I play odds. And the odds aren't good you are going to get a player as good as Shepard. You know what that is? What is logical is when you have a player that makes your team better, you try to keep that player over an unknown entity. To me Shepard is worth the investment.

a 4th for Shep if he’s traded. 2nd would be a good get for him.

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it's probably about getting a #2 draft pick to re-purpose on a big man. DG is hell bent on upgrading the lines ...

As he should be, poor line play has been reason this team has been so poor since 2012.

Watch this vid and tell me this guy doesn't get you excited for a monster WR. Big, can juke, and get separation downfield.


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In comment 14345231 jcn56 said: Quote: but Belichick wanted both OBJ and Shepard (if this report is accurate). Nobody crapped on OBJ and SS. That was a great duo. I am crapping on the WRs now that OBJ is gone. We’re picking top 3 in 2020 and I’m okay with that. This is a tear down.

You keep saying this. It’s not a tear down and there’s no way in hell this team picks top 5 next season. They traded Beckham for multiple player/assets. Doesn’t mean it’s a tear down.

Have you looked at their draft history? Not a lot of famous names on there. They view personnel differently than most teams, and certainly differently from most BBIers.

If they think Shepard fits their system, I could see them deciding that's more valuable to them than their 2nd-rounder in 2019.

Shep is a nice player but you’re not signing him for 10M per next year

I would even consider a 3 this year and grab a center. Don’t think they are getting a two.

Don’t make the same mistake as Collins. Another good player with a major hole in their game that is not worth the excessive money. Shep does nothing especially well except block. Doesnt get separation and hands are suspect at times.

Would likely do better in NE but don’t even start to compare him to Edelman who is on a whole nother level

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As for "clutch", who knows if Shep is clutch since the Giants are never in that position.

Sad but true. Shep was/is a key spot guy for us though. Lots of third down conversions.

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Shep is a nice player but you’re not signing him for 10M per next year I would even consider a 3 this year and grab a center. Don’t think they are getting a two. Don’t make the same mistake as Collins. Another good player with a major hole in their game that is not worth the excessive money. Shep does nothing especially well except block. Doesnt get separation and hands are suspect at times. Would likely do better in NE but don’t even start to compare him to Edelman who is on a whole nother level

What was the mistake with Collins? Not taking a later pick (4th round) instead of the the comp pick (they'll likely get (3rd round) in the 2020 draft?

I sure hope they don't do that again, maybe they should panic and take a 6th or 7th round pick for Shepard if that's all anyone offers, you know because the more draft picks the better because the Giants have many holes to fill.

Draft picks or comp picks, it’s Still the same philosophy of using assets at the end of their contracts in exchange for picks. I would rather have received the pick this year to develop since it’s a deep draft at OL and DL). Comp picks can be a bit of a crap shoot, so guarantee is preferred.

Either way, he’s making moves that make sense for building a new culture centered around Saquon.

this is nothing more than "connect the dots" speculation? No one has touched on it other than Pats beat writers. I mean, it's a no brainer if true. I think a 3rd is a no brainer.

Is a good slot WR but in truth our WR’s save one OBJ are highly overrated, now is that the players, coaches, Eli or combination damn if anyone knows. Will he excell with the Pats most likely they are light years ahead of the Giants on gameplans that’s got to help players. Today with the lesson this team should have learned from the LC nontrade you hope for the second but run up to take the third round for this draft. They are in full rebuild mold it is what it is, no more no less.

He'd most likely have the best year of his career his first year there, as well.

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In comment 14345691 ChicagoMarty said: Quote: with one of the Pats second rounders Hakeem Butler could be the second coming of Plaxico Burress Eli loves big wr targets I would be ecstatic if this happened

sign me up for this

Pats will make it work with Bruce Ellington
and Maurice Harris somehow

Not even for a 2nd rd, especially to those dirty ass Pats. This would be truly stupid. Don't give up all your talent..

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Not even for a 2nd rd, especially to those dirty ass Pats. This would be truly stupid. Don't give up all your talent..

We aren’t franchising him so unless we plan on extending him then a trade is worth looking for. Not saying do it at all costs but it has to be considered.

just said he highly doubt's the Giants trade Shep.

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In comment 14346594 prdave73 said: Quote: Not even for a 2nd rd, especially to those dirty ass Pats. This would be truly stupid. Don't give up all your talent.. We aren’t franchising him so unless we plan on extending him then a trade is worth looking for. Not saying do it at all costs but it has to be considered.

That guy is a troll in the Yankee threads. I wouldn't give them too much credence.