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My opinion of Gettleman

FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 2:28 pm
I really want to like Gettleman. I honestly do.

I don't mind trading Beckham.. but why sign him in the first place if your priority is to build a smash mouth team. plus we lose carryover dollars.

Sorry but Barkley was the wrong choice.. as great as he seems now. QB is by far the most valuable position in sports. It was an error to use the number two pick on anything but a QB because...

... even though Eli is 38 and just about fallen off the cliff, DG is behaving like there is no problem here. Just awful evaluation.

Adding Tate makes absolutely no sense. Great so we can go 5-11 instead of 3-13. What a joke. If you're tanking then tank.

We need to add a QB. It is our most desperate need. If we don't get Murray or Haskins I think time is up for DG.

What is this seeming obsession with smash mouth football. What year is this? 1977?

I believe he is awful. Glad I could get that off my chest.
Must have been  
LawrenceTaylor56 : 3/23/2019 2:38 pm : link
really weighing you down having to carry this opinion of DG. I'm glad you got this off your chest too.
I stopped reading  
Big Blue '56 : 3/23/2019 2:42 pm : link
at the Barkley was the wrong choice statement
Why are people so worried about “why sign him in the first place”  
djm : 3/23/2019 2:43 pm : link
Does it matter at this point? What if someone told you that Beckham fetched more if he was signed and not coming off the serious injury? Would that work?

I’ll say it again, DG traded cap space and some vet talent for draft picks. It’s a sound strategy. Now he needs to make it work.

He also crushed last year’s draft no matter what the miserable sobs here think. Anytime you can get four starters out of one draft you’re happy.
And dude  
djm : 3/23/2019 2:44 pm : link
How many frigging times are you going to cry about passing on the qb? You do this every day around here.

You don’t want to love DG. You’re lying.
Oh another Barkley vs. Darnold debate  
dep026 : 3/23/2019 2:44 pm : link
Was waiting for todays version.
Your post is nonsense  
djm : 3/23/2019 2:44 pm : link
I should have read the whole thing first.
Would you like some hot chocolate?  
Klaatu : 3/23/2019 2:45 pm : link
I've got Swiss Miss.
I'm glad you're glad! ;-)  
TC : 3/23/2019 2:46 pm : link
But I'm going to wait awhile before coming to any judgments. We're only one year into what we were warned is likely a two year build out. It's not as if he came into a club whose roster needed just a little tweaking to excel, there were needs everywhere! This team needed, and still needs, more than just a new franchise QB to be a consistently solid and competitive club. If they haven't been happy with the value of the QB's who've come into the draft compared to other choices, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt until I see more of the finished product.

So far this season, they haven't lost a game! ;-) Let's see how this new club plays ball before making final judgments.

OP post is  
TMS : 3/23/2019 2:48 pm : link
nonsense. Pass.
RE: Your post is nonsense  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 2:49 pm : link
In comment 14354372 djm said:
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I should have read the whole thing first.


why is it nonsense? for chrissake it is the opinion of most non-giant fans and pundits. it is literally a majority opinion.
Username checks out  
WillVAB : 3/23/2019 2:50 pm : link
At least
RE: I'm glad you're glad! ;-)  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 2:50 pm : link
In comment 14354376 TC said:
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But I'm going to wait awhile before coming to any judgments. We're only one year into what we were warned is likely a two year build out. It's not as if he came into a club whose roster needed just a little tweaking to excel, there were needs everywhere! This team needed, and still needs, more than just a new franchise QB to be a consistently solid and competitive club. If they haven't been happy with the value of the QB's who've come into the draft compared to other choices, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt until I see more of the finished product.

So far this season, they haven't lost a game! ;-) Let's see how this new club plays ball before making final judgments.


i don't think i have to give his approach a chance to make a judgment. This is the NFL of 2019. Smashmouth is dead.
Good read here, does a good job blowing up the stupid idea  
mfsd : 3/23/2019 2:51 pm : link
that Eli has fallen off a cliff.

2018 was actually one of the best of Eli’s career, behind a dogshit OL for much of the season.

You want to make the point the Giants need to draft his replacement anyway? Fine, fair point. But to claim he’s suddenly not good anymore reveals a pretty low football IQ


Eli Manning is the same QB he’s always been - ( New Window )
RE: Why are people so worried about “why sign him in the first place”  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 2:53 pm : link
In comment 14354367 djm said:
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Does it matter at this point? What if someone told you that Beckham fetched more if he was signed and not coming off the serious injury? Would that work?

I’ll say it again, DG traded cap space and some vet talent for draft picks. It’s a sound strategy. Now he needs to make it work.

He also crushed last year’s draft no matter what the miserable sobs here think. Anytime you can get four starters out of one draft you’re happy.


it is not a sound strategy to sign beckham then trade him a year later. It is an admission of failure. If they were inclined to deal him it should have been last season. Would have saved dollars and cap space.
You're wrong about Barkley  
BillT : 3/23/2019 2:53 pm : link
I wanted a QB last year. I was wrong. He is a once in a lifetime talent and it was a great pick. And we now have a chance to get that QB so we haven't given up that opportunity.

And you can see how, in this league, a great running games can transform a team. The Cowboys have been consistent winners with their running game and an average QB and passing game. The Rams, at their best, were run first, pass second. See the SB for them without a running game. The Steelers had both but their running game made them elite. The Seahawks won a SB with their running game.

Barkley behind an even decent OL, and ours might be better than that now, will be a game changer. And we still can get that QB.
And if the Giants take  
DonnieD89 : 3/23/2019 2:53 pm : link
Haskins this draft, are posters still going to complain? Let’s see what unfolds within the next two to three years.
Seems  
crick n NC : 3/23/2019 2:56 pm : link
To me you've already reached a final decision on decisions that have yet to reveal the final results. It's good to have opinions, although if we're too rigid it can make it difficult to accept truth if our opinions fail to be accurate, especially if they are way off then it becomes denial and spin time.
RE: RE: I'm glad you're glad! ;-)  
TC : 3/23/2019 2:57 pm : link
In comment 14354383 FranchiseQB said:
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In comment 14354376 TC said:


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But I'm going to wait awhile before coming to any judgments. We're only one year into what we were warned is likely a two year build out. It's not as if he came into a club whose roster needed just a little tweaking to excel, there were needs everywhere! This team needed, and still needs, more than just a new franchise QB to be a consistently solid and competitive club. If they haven't been happy with the value of the QB's who've come into the draft compared to other choices, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt until I see more of the finished product.

So far this season, they haven't lost a game! ;-) Let's see how this new club plays ball before making final judgments.




i don't think i have to give his approach a chance to make a judgment. This is the NFL of 2019. Smashmouth is dead.

I think this is simplistic. Quality teams don't have crappy offensive lines and defenses, irrespective of what style of play they adopt. Teams that can run and stop the run are consistent winners, even those who like to wing the ball.
“Why sign him in the first place”  
UConn4523 : 3/23/2019 2:58 pm : link
This argument always makes me laugh. So every player that we want here should stay at all costs, no questions asks?

It’s obvious that something went south after he signed. So do you force it to work, likely making it worse, or do you strike a deal to get rid of a problem and recoup assets?

Let me ask you a question, have you ever planned on doing something, committed to it, then something happened where you had to change course?
He's a buffoon  
SHO'NUFF : 3/23/2019 2:58 pm : link
but he makes Mara comfortable.
RE: He's a buffoon  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 3:00 pm : link
In comment 14354395 SHO'NUFF said:
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but he makes Mara comfortable.


yes i agree
RE: “Why sign him in the first place”  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 3:01 pm : link
In comment 14354394 UConn4523 said:
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This argument always makes me laugh. So every player that we want here should stay at all costs, no questions asks?

It’s obvious that something went south after he signed. So do you force it to work, likely making it worse, or do you strike a deal to get rid of a problem and recoup assets?

Let me ask you a question, have you ever planned on doing something, committed to it, then something happened where you had to change course?


sure i agree. but it's a failure. especially with millions on the line.
If you don't sign him  
Chip : 3/23/2019 3:05 pm : link
you don't have the 17th pick, Jabril Peppers and a 3rd. Franchise in Reese we trust
RE: If you don't sign him  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 3:06 pm : link
In comment 14354401 Chip said:
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you don't have the 17th pick, Jabril Peppers and a 3rd. Franchise in Reese we trust


they could have dealt him last season for more than a first round pick. Probably a better haul than he got from Cleveland.
Barkley set records behind a weak o-line. Darnold had a so-so rookie  
Ira : 3/23/2019 3:10 pm : link
season.
As soon as I saw "why sign him in the first place"...  
EricJ : 3/23/2019 3:13 pm : link
I knew we were dealing with another clueless wonder...
Love this:  
smshmth8690 : 3/23/2019 3:13 pm : link
taken from OP

"What is this seeming obsession with smash mouth football. What year is this? 1977?"

Total points scored in most recent Superbowl? 16.
I agree on OBj.....  
Doomster : 3/23/2019 3:16 pm : link
Why sign him to a big contract, when the fifth year option was available?

Once he played a few games, then trade him......would have saved a lot of cap....

DG said he wouldn't trade OBj after signing him, UNLESS he received an offer he couldn't refuse....a ss(who's stats are not eye popping) who is cheap for 2 years, and two unknowns at 17 and the third round? That was a trade he couldn't refuse?
Oh, and Klaatu,  
Doomster : 3/23/2019 3:18 pm : link
good to see ya back!
RE: Love this:  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 3:19 pm : link
In comment 14354409 smshmth8690 said:
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taken from OP

"What is this seeming obsession with smash mouth football. What year is this? 1977?"

Total points scored in most recent Superbowl? 16.


so what? you are going to build your team around the result of a single football game? Nobody ever said there were absolutely no low scoring games. Look at the total league scoring and the total league passing stats and tell me what you see.
RE: Barkley set records behind a weak o-line. Darnold had a so-so rookie  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 3:20 pm : link
In comment 14354405 Ira said:
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season.


i actually would have taken Rosen.

Tell me how you feel about it in five years.
RE: I agree on OBj.....  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 3:22 pm : link
In comment 14354411 Doomster said:
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Why sign him to a big contract, when the fifth year option was available?

Once he played a few games, then trade him......would have saved a lot of cap....

DG said he wouldn't trade OBj after signing him, UNLESS he received an offer he couldn't refuse....a ss(who's stats are not eye popping) who is cheap for 2 years, and two unknowns at 17 and the third round? That was a trade he couldn't refuse?


Agree completely. Look I am not mad about the return for OBJ. I never thought we were going to get two or three 1's for him, as some here fantasized.
I see all the morons  
Dave on the UWS : 3/23/2019 3:23 pm : link
decided to get together and populate this thread. You know, the type who should apply to be the team’s new GM because they obviously know better.
RE: RE: Your post is nonsense  
Eli Wilson : 3/23/2019 3:26 pm : link
In comment 14354380 FranchiseQB said:
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I should have read the whole thing first.



why is it nonsense? for chrissake it is the opinion of most non-giant fans and pundits. it is literally a majority opinion.


Most people feel that if we don't draft Murray or Haskins that DG should get fired? I literally haven't heard that from anyone.

What if we do draft Haskins (or another QB) and that player is better than all the QBs taken last year? Will you still feel Barkley was a mistake?

Rome wasn't built in a day, or in this case a year.

RE: RE: RE: Your post is nonsense  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 3:28 pm : link
In comment 14354426 Eli Wilson said:
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I should have read the whole thing first.



why is it nonsense? for chrissake it is the opinion of most non-giant fans and pundits. it is literally a majority opinion.



Most people feel that if we don't draft Murray or Haskins that DG should get fired? I literally haven't heard that from anyone.

What if we do draft Haskins (or another QB) and that player is better than all the QBs taken last year? Will you still feel Barkley was a mistake?

Rome wasn't built in a day, or in this case a year.


Most rebuilds in the NFL don't take five years. DG seems intent on a five year smash mouth rebuild. If Haskins is the pick and he is better than the 2018 guys, great. But you don't get to draft with a crystal ball.
RE: I stopped reading  
joeinpa : 3/23/2019 3:29 pm : link
In comment 14354366 Big Blue '56 said:
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at the Barkley was the wrong choice statement


Saying Barkley was the wrong choice is not a well thought out sentiment. But stating it was the right choice is flawed as well. I disagree with the notion that the question has been answered. If Darnold turns out to be another Eli, let s revisit this draft then.

For the record I love rooting for and watching Barkley play, I m thrilled he s a Giant. You don’t have to believe it s been proven to be the right decision to do that.

RE: RE: RE: Your post is nonsense  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 3:29 pm : link
In comment 14354426 Eli Wilson said:
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I should have read the whole thing first.



why is it nonsense? for chrissake it is the opinion of most non-giant fans and pundits. it is literally a majority opinion.



Most people feel that if we don't draft Murray or Haskins that DG should get fired? I literally haven't heard that from anyone.

What if we do draft Haskins (or another QB) and that player is better than all the QBs taken last year? Will you still feel Barkley was a mistake?

Rome wasn't built in a day, or in this case a year.


When I said "most people feel" I was referring to the following:

1. Eli is done.
2. The giants should have gone QB in 2018
RE: RE: I stopped reading  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 3:30 pm : link
In comment 14354432 joeinpa said:
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at the Barkley was the wrong choice statement



Saying Barkley was the wrong choice is not a well thought out sentiment. But stating it was the right choice is flawed as well. I disagree with the notion that the question has been answered. If Darnold turns out to be another Eli, let s revisit this draft then.

For the record I love rooting for and watching Barkley play, I m thrilled he s a Giant. You don’t have to believe it s been proven to be the right decision to do that.


Agree 100%
Should add  
joeinpa : 3/23/2019 3:34 pm : link
What happens with Darnold only factors into the draft decision if Giants fail to find replacement for Eli during Barkley s career

If they draft Haskins and he turns out to be real deal, then without question those like me who wanted Darnold we’re wrong.
RE:  
Klaatu : 3/23/2019 3:46 pm : link
In comment 14354430 FranchiseQB said:
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Most rebuilds in the NFL don't take five years.


They don't? Well then, how long do they usually take?

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DG seems intent on a five year smash mouth rebuild.


He does? Can you provide any evidence to support this? Not the "smash mouth" part - the "five year" part.
What part of  
Dave on the UWS : 3/23/2019 3:58 pm : link
"competing while rebuilding" doesn't compute? Make up some more crap.
Darnold  
Toth029 : 3/23/2019 4:02 pm : link
With a questionable OL and no run game? With a bad defense? Same loser team. But hey, they got a young QB to ruin while your team lacks in premier talent.
RE: I stopped reading  
Jim Bur(n)t : 3/23/2019 4:04 pm : link
In comment 14354366 Big Blue '56 said:
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at the Barkley was the wrong choice statement


lol.. me 2
RE: Darnold  
mattyblue : 3/23/2019 4:05 pm : link
In comment 14354463 Toth029 said:
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With a questionable OL and no run game? With a bad defense? Same loser team. But hey, they got a young QB to ruin while your team lacks in premier talent.


Can’t you just say the exact same thing about Barkley?
RE: RE: Darnold  
Toth029 : 3/23/2019 4:15 pm : link
In comment 14354466 mattyblue said:
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With a questionable OL and no run game? With a bad defense? Same loser team. But hey, they got a young QB to ruin while your team lacks in premier talent.



Can’t you just say the exact same thing about Barkley?


Sure, it's a same team essentially. Remember the Rashad Jennings or Andre Brown year? So why get any panties in a bunch over them picking an elite prospect over a QB who isn't exactly Andrew Luck coming out? Their obviously picked a better player, in their minds, and I'm okay with that. The Rams picked Gurley early instead of forcing a pick at QB in their waning years post-Bradford.
They = Their  
Toth029 : 3/23/2019 4:18 pm : link
In short: it's a process. And quite frankly to me, picking a premier prospect over what the team "needs" is fine with me. You can argue whether or not Barkley lasts as long as the QB, but if he's a 2,000+ yard player each year while the QB turns out to be EJ Manuel or Jake Locker...
RE: RE: Why are people so worried about “why sign him in the first place”  
TrueBlue56 : 3/23/2019 4:21 pm : link
In comment 14354386 FranchiseQB said:
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Does it matter at this point? What if someone told you that Beckham fetched more if he was signed and not coming off the serious injury? Would that work?

I’ll say it again, DG traded cap space and some vet talent for draft picks. It’s a sound strategy. Now he needs to make it work.

He also crushed last year’s draft no matter what the miserable sobs here think. Anytime you can get four starters out of one draft you’re happy.



it is not a sound strategy to sign beckham then trade him a year later. It is an admission of failure. If they were inclined to deal him it should have been last season. Would have saved dollars and cap space.


See, this is your problem. By some accounts Gettleman wanted to trade Beckham last year but Shurmur wanted to keep Beckham because he is a playmaker. They signed him in hopes he would grow up and stop making headlines. They quickly learned that Beckham wasn't going to stop once he did the interview with lil Wayne.

Gettleman does not compound a mistake by staying with a plan that does not work. Reese always doubled down on dumb. Gettleman gave flowers a chance, he gave omameh a chance and when he saw it wasn't working, he made changes. This is what a good GM does.

Gettleman is adding pieces as he rebuilds this team. In a short amount of time he has added 3/5 Of an offensive line with solder, zeitler and Hernandez. A dynamic running back in Barkley. He added a safety tandem in peppers and bethea with Michael Thomas as a backup. BJ hill and Markus golden.

Gettleman has done more in 1 year than reese did in 10 years as general manager
...  
christian : 3/23/2019 4:24 pm : link
What's done is done. He's made a number of really good decisions and handful of rough ones.

The Giants are sitting in good shape, with the fundamentals of roster and fiances where you want them. There are very few bad contracts, very few old players, lots of draft choices, and lots of free cap over the next two years.

Gettleman had a rough go of it with free agents and extensions last year. He's largely wiggled out of his mistakes.

This draft is huge. If the Giants draft a skillsy QB to groom, and keep adding young, cheap talent, this is a team that can be in the conversation in 2020.
I see by the comments not many people give 2 shits about your opinion!  
SterlingArcher : 3/23/2019 4:54 pm : link
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I am done here....  
SuperRonJohnson : 3/23/2019 5:26 pm : link
move on. Old arguements.
RE: Barkley set records behind a weak o-line. Darnold had a so-so rookie  
bw in dc : 3/23/2019 5:45 pm : link
In comment 14354405 Ira said:
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season.


Well, you know that's a specious position. Running back is one of the easiest positions to play as a first year player.

Eli first year was nothing short of miserable. And if you actually study Darnold's rookie year, it wasn't that bad. So this needs to play out further before a real comparison can start.

Barkley is obviously very talented. Fun to watch. Entertaining. So I think it's an easy - almost lazy - position to say SB was the right pick. But RBs tend to have a low football "WAR" and they tend to hit a point of diminishing returns faster than any skill position.
RE: RE: Your post is nonsense  
djm : 3/23/2019 5:48 pm : link
In comment 14354380 FranchiseQB said:
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I should have read the whole thing first.



why is it nonsense? for chrissake it is the opinion of most non-giant fans and pundits. it is literally a majority opinion.


Because you post the same thing daily if not weekly. And you and many others simply can’t let go of the Barkley qb decision. You and many others have completely invalidated DG based on a pragmatic and logical decision, that being the Barkley pick over the qb. He’s basically dead to some of you now. That’s how illogical people think. Even if you disagree with it you can’t just kill the guy for it. Barkley is nothing short of amazing. They didn’t pass on a sure thing for a slob. They took the sure thing over the unknown. Ok? Move on. The very fact that the giants didn’t force the qb there and indeed took the guy that passed every single draft test and every eyeball test should be viewed as encouraging. This isn’t the same old giants yet that’s all I hear. The same old giants force the issue and took the qb because of a made up false narrative.
RE: RE: RE: Your post is nonsense  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 5:58 pm : link
In comment 14354538 djm said:
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I should have read the whole thing first.



why is it nonsense? for chrissake it is the opinion of most non-giant fans and pundits. it is literally a majority opinion.



Because you post the same thing daily if not weekly. And you and many others simply can’t let go of the Barkley qb decision. You and many others have completely invalidated DG based on a pragmatic and logical decision, that being the Barkley pick over the qb. He’s basically dead to some of you now. That’s how illogical people think. Even if you disagree with it you can’t just kill the guy for it. Barkley is nothing short of amazing. They didn’t pass on a sure thing for a slob. They took the sure thing over the unknown. Ok? Move on. The very fact that the giants didn’t force the qb there and indeed took the guy that passed every single draft test and every eyeball test should be viewed as encouraging. This isn’t the same old giants yet that’s all I hear. The same old giants force the issue and took the qb because of a made up false narrative.


Firstly, I don't post the same thing every day. I'm not on here every day and I think I have started a total of three threads in the last month. You obviously have me mistaken for someone else. But yes, when commenting on other threads this is my pov. It hasn't changed. Am i not free to comment on these ongoing discussions.

Second, not sure why you are so defensive. Gettelman looks like he doesn't understand what the NFL is. It's a passing league. Sure Barkley looks great. He's a great running back. The problem is running backs are simply more disposable and less valuable than elite players at other positions.
And I basically can’t take anyone seriously  
djm : 3/23/2019 5:59 pm : link
When they complain about adding a good player because it will affect the tank process.

I’d also gladly wager with anyone that the giants win over five games in 2019. Please we can Stage the money on PayPal or Venmo. Honestly I’d probably make that bet for any team because more often than not teams are never as great or terrible as fan believe. But that’s another story. You’re miserable because golden Tate will help this team win 2 more games than expected. That’s just weird.
to the OP  
gidiefor : Mod : 3/23/2019 6:04 pm : link
if you continue to post repeatedly, the same material - in new threads - we will regard it as trolling
RE: RE: Barkley set records behind a weak o-line. Darnold had a so-so rookie  
djm : 3/23/2019 6:05 pm : link
In comment 14354535 bw in dc said:
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In comment 14354405 Ira said:


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Well, you know that's a specious position. Running back is one of the easiest positions to play as a first year player.

Eli first year was nothing short of miserable. And if you actually study Darnold's rookie year, it wasn't that bad. So this needs to play out further before a real comparison can start.

Barkley is obviously very talented. Fun to watch. Entertaining. So I think it's an easy - almost lazy - position to say SB was the right pick. But RBs tend to have a low football "WAR" and they tend to hit a point of diminishing returns faster than any skill position.


Rbs are so easy to find yet the giants couldn’t find one for a frickin decade. And they couldn’t find one in the 70s either.

Let’s not even get into how amazingly good Barkley is. He’s not even your typical rb. Nope, in some worlds everything with the giants is lovely if they just took darnold over Barkley.

QBs get wayyyyyyy too much credit or blame around here. It’s the most important position to be sure and it’s also the most inaccurately scouted and unfairly judged position as well.
RE: ...  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 6:06 pm : link
In comment 14354477 christian said:
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What's done is done. He's made a number of really good decisions and handful of rough ones.

The Giants are sitting in good shape, with the fundamentals of roster and fiances where you want them. There are very few bad contracts, very few old players, lots of draft choices, and lots of free cap over the next two years.

Gettleman had a rough go of it with free agents and extensions last year. He's largely wiggled out of his mistakes.

This draft is huge. If the Giants draft a skillsy QB to groom, and keep adding young, cheap talent, this is a team that can be in the conversation in 2020.


DG has dumped all the talent this team had except SB. I'm fine with it though my main point is he should have started this last year. But ok the plan has changed. I agree, let's see what he does but I have little faith that he knows how to assemble a high flying offense that is required to win in this NFL. This team is at least 2 years away, at best 2021, I think... And if DG puts off the QB another year we are at least 3-4 years away.
RE: to the OP  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 6:07 pm : link
In comment 14354551 gidiefor said:
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if you continue to post repeatedly, the same material - in new threads - we will regard it as trolling



What are you talking about? I have not posted new threads are on this subject. Why are you taking djm at his word?
RE: RE: RE: Barkley set records behind a weak o-line. Darnold had a so-so rookie  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 6:08 pm : link
In comment 14354552 djm said:
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Well, you know that's a specious position. Running back is one of the easiest positions to play as a first year player.

Eli first year was nothing short of miserable. And if you actually study Darnold's rookie year, it wasn't that bad. So this needs to play out further before a real comparison can start.

Barkley is obviously very talented. Fun to watch. Entertaining. So I think it's an easy - almost lazy - position to say SB was the right pick. But RBs tend to have a low football "WAR" and they tend to hit a point of diminishing returns faster than any skill position.



Rbs are so easy to find yet the giants couldn’t find one for a frickin decade. And they couldn’t find one in the 70s either.

Let’s not even get into how amazingly good Barkley is. He’s not even your typical rb. Nope, in some worlds everything with the giants is lovely if they just took darnold over Barkley.

QBs get wayyyyyyy too much credit or blame around here. It’s the most important position to be sure and it’s also the most inaccurately scouted and unfairly judged position as well.


QBs get too much credit? That's an interesting take on the NFL.
RE: RE: to the OP  
gidiefor : Mod : 3/23/2019 6:13 pm : link
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if you continue to post repeatedly, the same material - in new threads - we will regard it as trolling




What are you talking about? I have not posted new threads are on this subject. Why are you taking djm at his word?


consider yourself warned
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FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 6:14 pm : link
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if you continue to post repeatedly, the same material - in new threads - we will regard it as trolling




What are you talking about? I have not posted new threads are on this subject. Why are you taking djm at his word?



consider yourself warned


warned for what? i literally haven't done anything wrong. you are just backing up his fake accusation.
RE: to the OP  
bw in dc : 3/23/2019 6:19 pm : link
In comment 14354551 gidiefor said:
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if you continue to post repeatedly, the same material - in new threads - we will regard it as trolling


So you are putting a quota on how many times a poster can say the same thing?

Why? Because it goes against some preferred mainstream thought?

Sorry, I find this very bizarre.

RE: RE: to the OP  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 6:24 pm : link
In comment 14354568 bw in dc said:
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if you continue to post repeatedly, the same material - in new threads - we will regard it as trolling



So you are putting a quota on how many times a poster can say the same thing?

Why? Because it goes against some preferred mainstream thought?

Sorry, I find this very bizarre.


thank you!

I think the Mod here is just making a mistake. Folks here may not like my pov here but I have been fairly respectful to everyone - and I can't say the same for all who have commented. A troll is someone who is unreasonably disrespectful. I raise legitimate points and I swear djm is mistaken, I have not started a new thread everyday. The Mod should be able to see my activity. I am miffed as to why I have been threatened here.
'but why sign him in the first place'...  
Torrag : 3/23/2019 6:25 pm : link
YOu don't let him walk that would be a heinous move by the GM because you get nothing for him but a comp 3rd rounder. You don't want to tag him because it's a bad relationship and again you have less leverage and a lesser return in a deal if things go south. So you sign him because he's an elite talent and you're hoping he matures. If he doesn't you trade him, as we did.

Compare returns. Let him walk equals a 3rd rounder. That's crap.

Sign him and deal him equals #17, Pepeprs and a 3rd rounder which yu essentially bought for a one time cap payment of $16 million dollars. You make that exchange allday everyday.

Glad you're not our GM.
RE: 'but why sign him in the first place'...  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 6:27 pm : link
In comment 14354576 Torrag said:
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YOu don't let him walk that would be a heinous move by the GM because you get nothing for him but a comp 3rd rounder. You don't want to tag him because it's a bad relationship and again you have less leverage and a lesser return in a deal if things go south. So you sign him because he's an elite talent and you're hoping he matures. If he doesn't you trade him, as we did.

Compare returns. Let him walk equals a 3rd rounder. That's crap.

Sign him and deal him equals #17, Pepeprs and a 3rd rounder which yu essentially bought for a one time cap payment of $16 million dollars. You make that exchange allday everyday.

Glad you're not our GM.


??? they could have traded him last season and likely gotten more, saved money and cap. That's what we are saying. Maybe I should be the GM.
RE: RE: to the OP  
Mike from Ohio : 3/23/2019 6:28 pm : link
In comment 14354568 bw in dc said:
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if you continue to post repeatedly, the same material - in new threads - we will regard it as trolling



So you are putting a quota on how many times a poster can say the same thing?

Why? Because it goes against some preferred mainstream thought?

Sorry, I find this very bizarre.


I think the OP’s position is valid, but poorly supported. But he has every right to post it. Are we going to start monitoring all the pro-Eli and and pro- DG posters who regurgitate the same crap on almost a daily basis?

Again, I am not tak8ng side here, but if the moderators want to limit opinions they disagree with while letting the “everything is awesome” crowd run amok, they are really doing this site a disservice.
I wish being stupid was a bannable offense...  
adamg : 3/23/2019 6:32 pm : link
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Franchise...  
bw in dc : 3/23/2019 6:33 pm : link
No sweat.

I get accused of trolling almost daily because I dare criticize the aristocracy at Jints Central... ;)
RE: RE: 'but why sign him in the first place'...  
Mike from Ohio : 3/23/2019 6:34 pm : link
In comment 14354583 FranchiseQB said:
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YOu don't let him walk that would be a heinous move by the GM because you get nothing for him but a comp 3rd rounder. You don't want to tag him because it's a bad relationship and again you have less leverage and a lesser return in a deal if things go south. So you sign him because he's an elite talent and you're hoping he matures. If he doesn't you trade him, as we did.

Compare returns. Let him walk equals a 3rd rounder. That's crap.

Sign him and deal him equals #17, Pepeprs and a 3rd rounder which yu essentially bought for a one time cap payment of $16 million dollars. You make that exchange allday everyday.

Glad you're not our GM.



??? they could have traded him last season and likely gotten more, saved money and cap. That's what we are saying. Maybe I should be the GM.


Nobody is giving up much for a guy who is about to be a free agent. That isn’t how anything works.
RE: RE: RE: to the OP  
bw in dc : 3/23/2019 6:36 pm : link
In comment 14354586 Mike from Ohio said:
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I think the OP’s position is valid, but poorly supported. But he has every right to post it. Are we going to start monitoring all the pro-Eli and and pro- DG posters who regurgitate the same crap on almost a daily basis?

Again, I am not tak8ng side here, but if the moderators want to limit opinions they disagree with while letting the “everything is awesome” crowd run amok, they are really doing this site a disservice.


Agreed. This place is at it's best when things get a little dirty... ;)
I don't know, Mike in Ohio,  
adamg : 3/23/2019 6:37 pm : link
if that is your real name. Maybe Franchise is on to something here, with a third round comp pick, we could do some real damage...
RE: RE: RE: 'but why sign him in the first place'...  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 6:37 pm : link
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YOu don't let him walk that would be a heinous move by the GM because you get nothing for him but a comp 3rd rounder. You don't want to tag him because it's a bad relationship and again you have less leverage and a lesser return in a deal if things go south. So you sign him because he's an elite talent and you're hoping he matures. If he doesn't you trade him, as we did.

Compare returns. Let him walk equals a 3rd rounder. That's crap.

Sign him and deal him equals #17, Pepeprs and a 3rd rounder which yu essentially bought for a one time cap payment of $16 million dollars. You make that exchange allday everyday.

Glad you're not our GM.



??? they could have traded him last season and likely gotten more, saved money and cap. That's what we are saying. Maybe I should be the GM.



Nobody is giving up much for a guy who is about to be a free agent. That isn’t how anything works.


Except for the Bears who gave up two firsts for Mack. He had two years of eligibility left. How is that "about to be a free agent"? Just curious.
RE: I don't know, Mike in Ohio,  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 6:38 pm : link
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if that is your real name. Maybe Franchise is on to something here, with a third round comp pick, we could do some real damage...


Do you even follow the NFL?
RE: RE: to the OP  
joeinpa : 3/23/2019 6:42 pm : link
In comment 14354568 bw in dc said:
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if you continue to post repeatedly, the same material - in new threads - we will regard it as trolling



So you are putting a quota on how many times a poster can say the same thing?

Why? Because it goes against some preferred mainstream thought?

Sorry, I find this very bizarre.


Ditto
RE: RE: “Why sign him in the first place”  
UConn4523 : 3/23/2019 6:45 pm : link
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This argument always makes me laugh. So every player that we want here should stay at all costs, no questions asks?

It’s obvious that something went south after he signed. So do you force it to work, likely making it worse, or do you strike a deal to get rid of a problem and recoup assets?

Let me ask you a question, have you ever planned on doing something, committed to it, then something happened where you had to change course?



sure i agree. but it's a failure. especially with millions on the line.


Not really. If we aren’t going to the playoffs this year, which we likely arent with or without Beckham, then eating the dead money now is effectively us buying picks to invest in the future. So idea being here long term was a failure but a net positive will likely happen.

Time to move on.
RE: RE: I agree on OBj.....  
UConn4523 : 3/23/2019 6:46 pm : link
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Why sign him to a big contract, when the fifth year option was available?

Once he played a few games, then trade him......would have saved a lot of cap....

DG said he wouldn't trade OBj after signing him, UNLESS he received an offer he couldn't refuse....a ss(who's stats are not eye popping) who is cheap for 2 years, and two unknowns at 17 and the third round? That was a trade he couldn't refuse?



Agree completely. Look I am not mad about the return for OBJ. I never thought we were going to get two or three 1's for him, as some here fantasized.


He likely wouldn’t have played. Have you guys not been paying attention?
RE: RE: I don't know, Mike in Ohio,  
adamg : 3/23/2019 6:47 pm : link
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if that is your real name. Maybe Franchise is on to something here, with a third round comp pick, we could do some real damage...



Do you even follow the NFL?


dO YoU eVeN FoLLow THe NfL?
Mack is a much better player at a much more important  
Mike from Ohio : 3/23/2019 6:48 pm : link
position than Beckham. There is nobody giving up two firsts for a wide receiver who needs to be signed long term. Getting a first alone would have been a coup.
RE: Mack is a much better player at a much more important  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 6:50 pm : link
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position than Beckham. There is nobody giving up two firsts for a wide receiver who needs to be signed long term. Getting a first alone would have been a coup.


So you agree that they could have traded Beckham last season with two years of eligibility left. Thanks for agreeing.
RE: RE: 'but why sign him in the first place'...  
EricJ : 3/23/2019 6:57 pm : link
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Glad you're not our GM.


??? they could have traded him last season and likely gotten more, saved money and cap. That's what we are saying. Maybe I should be the GM.


Are you 14 years old or do you really have no idea how this league works?

You think the Giants could have gotten more for OBJ coming off of that ankle injury AND with only one year left on his deal? Really?

You are doubling down on your stupidity.
RE: RE: RE: 'but why sign him in the first place'...  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 7:00 pm : link
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Glad you're not our GM.


??? they could have traded him last season and likely gotten more, saved money and cap. That's what we are saying. Maybe I should be the GM.



Are you 14 years old or do you really have no idea how this league works?

You think the Giants could have gotten more for OBJ coming off of that ankle injury AND with only one year left on his deal? Really?

You are doubling down on your stupidity.


There were two years left and yes I think they could have gotten as much for OBJ with two years left on a rookie salary than what Cleveland paid for a receiver on a monster salary. You're throwing around the stupidity word but I think you need to look in the mirror.
RE: RE: Mack is a much better player at a much more important  
UConn4523 : 3/23/2019 7:03 pm : link
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position than Beckham. There is nobody giving up two firsts for a wide receiver who needs to be signed long term. Getting a first alone would have been a coup.



So you agree that they could have traded Beckham last season with two years of eligibility left. Thanks for agreeing.


No, not after that injury. They had to trade him after his 2016 season. You can trade any player anytime though so what point are you even making?
Also  
UConn4523 : 3/23/2019 7:06 pm : link
Beckham’s deal is a bargain for Cleveland since they aren’t on the hook for much of the upfront costs. That’s a glaring omission from your analysis.

You should read up on the facts before lecturing people.
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FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 7:07 pm : link
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position than Beckham. There is nobody giving up two firsts for a wide receiver who needs to be signed long term. Getting a first alone would have been a coup.



So you agree that they could have traded Beckham last season with two years of eligibility left. Thanks for agreeing.



No, not after that injury. They had to trade him after his 2016 season. You can trade any player anytime though so what point are you even making?


i'm saying that could have gotten an equal deal last year saved the cap and the money. it is what i said above. it shows a lack of clarity and vision for the team. it is fairly obvious.
RE: RE: RE: Darnold  
mattyblue : 3/23/2019 7:11 pm : link
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With a questionable OL and no run game? With a bad defense? Same loser team. But hey, they got a young QB to ruin while your team lacks in premier talent.



Can’t you just say the exact same thing about Barkley?



Sure, it's a same team essentially. Remember the Rashad Jennings or Andre Brown year? So why get any panties in a bunch over them picking an elite prospect over a QB who isn't exactly Andrew Luck coming out? Their obviously picked a better player, in their minds, and I'm okay with that. The Rams picked Gurley early instead of forcing a pick at QB in their waning years post-Bradford.


I completely agree. It will be at least 5 years before you can say either one was a better decision.
RE: RE: RE: RE: 'but why sign him in the first place'...  
TrueBlue56 : 3/23/2019 7:13 pm : link
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Glad you're not our GM.


??? they could have traded him last season and likely gotten more, saved money and cap. That's what we are saying. Maybe I should be the GM.



Are you 14 years old or do you really have no idea how this league works?

You think the Giants could have gotten more for OBJ coming off of that ankle injury AND with only one year left on his deal? Really?

You are doubling down on your stupidity.



There were two years left and yes I think they could have gotten as much for OBJ with two years left on a rookie salary than what Cleveland paid for a receiver on a monster salary. You're throwing around the stupidity word but I think you need to look in the mirror.


Name one player under the franchise tag that was traded for at least what the giants got for Beckham. The giants were able to get more because Beckham was under contract and his cost is controlled as the browns did not absorb the signing bonus.

Sean Gilbert netted the redskins 2 first round picks

Peerless price netted buffalo a first round pick
RE: RE: RE: RE: Mack is a much better player at a much more important  
UConn4523 : 3/23/2019 7:18 pm : link
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position than Beckham. There is nobody giving up two firsts for a wide receiver who needs to be signed long term. Getting a first alone would have been a coup.



So you agree that they could have traded Beckham last season with two years of eligibility left. Thanks for agreeing.



No, not after that injury. They had to trade him after his 2016 season. You can trade any player anytime though so what point are you even making?



i'm saying that could have gotten an equal deal last year saved the cap and the money. it is what i said above. it shows a lack of clarity and vision for the team. it is fairly obvious.


I don’t know how you can possibly think that when any buyer would be buying an injured player. This discussion is beyond stupid.
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FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 7:18 pm : link
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??? they could have traded him last season and likely gotten more, saved money and cap. That's what we are saying. Maybe I should be the GM.



Are you 14 years old or do you really have no idea how this league works?

You think the Giants could have gotten more for OBJ coming off of that ankle injury AND with only one year left on his deal? Really?

You are doubling down on your stupidity.



There were two years left and yes I think they could have gotten as much for OBJ with two years left on a rookie salary than what Cleveland paid for a receiver on a monster salary. You're throwing around the stupidity word but I think you need to look in the mirror.



Name one player under the franchise tag that was traded for at least what the giants got for Beckham. The giants were able to get more because Beckham was under contract and his cost is controlled as the browns did not absorb the signing bonus.

Sean Gilbert netted the redskins 2 first round picks

Peerless price netted buffalo a first round pick


There was a demand for Beckham last offseason. The Pats were allegedly very interested. We won't know the offers but I am sure they were decent. The Giants almost dealt him. The Pats paid a first for Cooks (a one year rental) and got a first for Cooks. The Cowboys paid a first for Cooper. Mack went for a better deal than Beckham. All I am saying is the Giants would have gotten at least the deal they got now. It's silly to suggest they wouldn't have gotten a first and a little extra last offseason.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Mack is a much better player at a much more important  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 7:18 pm : link
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position than Beckham. There is nobody giving up two firsts for a wide receiver who needs to be signed long term. Getting a first alone would have been a coup.



So you agree that they could have traded Beckham last season with two years of eligibility left. Thanks for agreeing.



No, not after that injury. They had to trade him after his 2016 season. You can trade any player anytime though so what point are you even making?



i'm saying that could have gotten an equal deal last year saved the cap and the money. it is what i said above. it shows a lack of clarity and vision for the team. it is fairly obvious.



I don’t know how you can possibly think that when any buyer would be buying an injured player. This discussion is beyond stupid.


He's still injured
So you trade more than what we got  
UConn4523 : 3/23/2019 7:19 pm : link
for an injured player AND then give him the same deal (so he doesn’t sit out) while taking on the signing bonus. Got it, makes perfect sense.
RE: So you trade more than what we got  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 7:22 pm : link
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for an injured player AND then give him the same deal (so he doesn’t sit out) while taking on the signing bonus. Got it, makes perfect sense.

First of all, there was interest in Beckham last offseason. So I don't even know what your point is that he was too injured to be traded.

Second, he was injured this offseason and still got traded. Again I don't get your pointless argumentation.

Third, Mack was traded and signed by a team that wanted him. I don't think it is far fetched to think Beckham would have been traded and signed by another team, since Cleveland traded for his very large contract.
So interest in trading for him is your argument?  
UConn4523 : 3/23/2019 7:26 pm : link
Jesus Christ. And a big fucking LOL at comparing a strained quad to a broken ankle.

This thread is great, keep the laughs coming please.
RE: So interest in trading for him is your argument?  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 7:28 pm : link
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Jesus Christ. And a big fucking LOL at comparing a strained quad to a broken ankle.

This thread is great, keep the laughs coming please.

You're the laugh. Let me know when you finish college, joker.
Haha  
UConn4523 : 3/23/2019 7:30 pm : link
pure gold. I can’t wait to get tons of first round picks for every player that an opposing team is interest in. Who cares about the rest, so long as there’s interest!

Keep it coming, I’m dying to see what you come up with next.
RE: Haha  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 7:39 pm : link
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pure gold. I can’t wait to get tons of first round picks for every player that an opposing team is interest in. Who cares about the rest, so long as there’s interest!

Keep it coming, I’m dying to see what you come up with next.


thanks for the comedy. i appreciate it. but you should have the Alzheimer's looked at. Your memory seems spotty. Let me remind you... The Giants were asking for TWO first rounders last off-season. That's not me. That's Gettleman who you are apparently defending. On this site people thought they shouldn't deal OBJ for anything less than THREE first rounders. I guess you forgot all that. I'm just saying they could have gotten one. If our GM was so badass and thought he could get TWO I will give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he could have gotten at least one. Don't you? Unless you think he is a moron.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: 'but why sign him in the first place'...  
TrueBlue56 : 3/23/2019 7:39 pm : link
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Glad you're not our GM.


??? they could have traded him last season and likely gotten more, saved money and cap. That's what we are saying. Maybe I should be the GM.



Are you 14 years old or do you really have no idea how this league works?

You think the Giants could have gotten more for OBJ coming off of that ankle injury AND with only one year left on his deal? Really?

You are doubling down on your stupidity.



There were two years left and yes I think they could have gotten as much for OBJ with two years left on a rookie salary than what Cleveland paid for a receiver on a monster salary. You're throwing around the stupidity word but I think you need to look in the mirror.



Name one player under the franchise tag that was traded for at least what the giants got for Beckham. The giants were able to get more because Beckham was under contract and his cost is controlled as the browns did not absorb the signing bonus.

Sean Gilbert netted the redskins 2 first round picks

Peerless price netted buffalo a first round pick



There was a demand for Beckham last offseason. The Pats were allegedly very interested. We won't know the offers but I am sure they were decent. The Giants almost dealt him. The Pats paid a first for Cooks (a one year rental) and got a first for Cooks. The Cowboys paid a first for Cooper. Mack went for a better deal than Beckham. All I am saying is the Giants would have gotten at least the deal they got now. It's silly to suggest they wouldn't have gotten a first and a little extra last offseason.


There was not a demand for Beckham. Rumors were out there that the giants were looking to trade Beckham and team's were inquiring if that was the case, because they were looking to see if he could be had cheap. The patriots 31st overall pick in the first round isn't as valuable as the browns 17th overall pick.

You are also going off the basis that Gettleman signed Beckham with the intent of trading him one year later. That wasn't his intent. His intent was that Beckham would be a ny giant for the next 5 years at least. Beckham's actions changed their thinking and they still made a move that netted them a good haul
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FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 7:48 pm : link
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Glad you're not our GM.


??? they could have traded him last season and likely gotten more, saved money and cap. That's what we are saying. Maybe I should be the GM.



Are you 14 years old or do you really have no idea how this league works?

You think the Giants could have gotten more for OBJ coming off of that ankle injury AND with only one year left on his deal? Really?

You are doubling down on your stupidity.



There were two years left and yes I think they could have gotten as much for OBJ with two years left on a rookie salary than what Cleveland paid for a receiver on a monster salary. You're throwing around the stupidity word but I think you need to look in the mirror.



Name one player under the franchise tag that was traded for at least what the giants got for Beckham. The giants were able to get more because Beckham was under contract and his cost is controlled as the browns did not absorb the signing bonus.

Sean Gilbert netted the redskins 2 first round picks

Peerless price netted buffalo a first round pick



There was a demand for Beckham last offseason. The Pats were allegedly very interested. We won't know the offers but I am sure they were decent. The Giants almost dealt him. The Pats paid a first for Cooks (a one year rental) and got a first for Cooks. The Cowboys paid a first for Cooper. Mack went for a better deal than Beckham. All I am saying is the Giants would have gotten at least the deal they got now. It's silly to suggest they wouldn't have gotten a first and a little extra last offseason.



There was not a demand for Beckham. Rumors were out there that the giants were looking to trade Beckham and team's were inquiring if that was the case, because they were looking to see if he could be had cheap. The patriots 31st overall pick in the first round isn't as valuable as the browns 17th overall pick.

You are also going off the basis that Gettleman signed Beckham with the intent of trading him one year later. That wasn't his intent. His intent was that Beckham would be a ny giant for the next 5 years at least. Beckham's actions changed their thinking and they still made a move that netted them a good haul


Ok this is a fair reply. Yes there was some demand for Beckham. How much we might not ever know but I bet ot was more than just the Pats 31.. They had other picks to deal including an earlier first rounder that became Michel. But set that aside.

You make an interesting point. Beckham did something that suddenly forced their hand. Sorry I don't buy it. I think beckham did next to nothing. What? Pretend to pee? he basically acted as he always did. So I call that a miscalculation by DG. If he didn't want Beckham acting like Beckham then we all would have been better off if he did it a year earlier, hastening our rebuild. This set our rebuild back a year, imo. I feel DG thought we would compete and he needed Beckham to do so. When that failed, miserably, he has now decided he doesnt want to spend that kind of money on a WR and wants to retool the team differently, with a different allocation of resources.

This is a change of course. Which speaks to DG's lack of vision when he took this team over.
What I learned in this thread...  
EricJ : 3/23/2019 7:51 pm : link
is that the Giants were looking for 2 first round picks last year for OBJ.

Now, I am googling my ass of to see where Gettleman, Mara, or anyone else in a decision making capacity actually said that.

The only thing I could find are "reports" from pundits. That is really strange. Especially considering DG said he was not looking to trade OBJ back then.

So, can someone show me where Gettleman publicly said he wanted two first rounders for OBJ?

RE: What I learned in this thread...  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 7:53 pm : link
In comment 14354680 EricJ said:
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is that the Giants were looking for 2 first round picks last year for OBJ.

Now, I am googling my ass of to see where Gettleman, Mara, or anyone else in a decision making capacity actually said that.

The only thing I could find are "reports" from pundits. That is really strange. Especially considering DG said he was not looking to trade OBJ back then.

So, can someone show me where Gettleman publicly said he wanted two first rounders for OBJ?

People don't announce in the press how much they want for a player. GM's lie all the time publicly anyway. There were press reports (not pundits) that this was the asking price and yes they tested the water last year.
Haha  
UConn4523 : 3/23/2019 7:58 pm : link
Gettleman asking for 2 first rounders is called setting the starting points for a negotiation. That doesn’t mean he expects to get it, but that’s where talks are starting.

I mean, you do know this basic, elementary level shit don’t you? Why on earth would anyone start negotiations low?
To the OP  
Rjanyg : 3/23/2019 7:58 pm : link
I didn’t read the whole thread. But you have no idea what DG is thinking or doing and he doesn’t care if you like him.

Understand his philosophy: Run the ball, stop the run, rush the passer.

Also understand: Big men who can move win games.

Signing Beckham was just a much Shurmurs idea as DG. A couple of FU’s and the stupid interview, the business decision on the insides kick and missing the last 4 games changed peoples mind about OBJ.

Barkley was the right pick. He was the best player in the draft last year. He is better than any player in this years draft. People are always saying drsftcbest player available, and Barkley was the best player no doubt.

Our O Line is way better than 2 years ago. It’s not close. A RT away from a total rebuild in less than 2 years. A great RB to run behind that line. A great NY Giant QB to lead the team in Manning. He is not perfect. But he is our QB. Deal with it.

I expect a good amount of draft picks to help build our defense. It will be better next year.
Anytime someone’s traded  
UConn4523 : 3/23/2019 8:00 pm : link
is a lack of vision I guess. Can’t trade anyone you sign? Got it.
I don't understand..  
BigBlue1013 : 3/23/2019 8:13 pm : link
How fans dont understand the sign Odell and trade him.

Let me see if I can explain it...If the Giants franchise tag OBJ, a team who signs him, have to give the Giants 2 first round picks. So no team is doing that. If no team will give up 2 1st for a franchise tagged player then the only way to keep control of him is to sign him to a long term deal. Do you want the giants to let OBJ hit the FA market in 2 years and get nothing for him? No.

17th pick, 3rd and Peppers is a really good deal.

Plus Dee Ford got traded for a 2nd rounder in 2020.

DE>WR and just look at both deals.

It's not complicated.
You lost me at Barkley being the wrong choice...  
Bluesbreaker : 3/23/2019 8:14 pm : link
If we don't get our guy this year they will in 2020
Not going to sweat it have plenty of picks to help
bolster the talent we do have SB will have a big season .
We may go 9-7 i DKN ..
Gettleman didn't make a mistake taking Barkley over Darnold  
GeofromNJ : 3/23/2019 8:19 pm : link
He erred taking Barkley over Allen who will prove to be the next John Elway. However, having passed on Allen, he was correct to take Barkley over Darnold. Finding a quarterback of Darnold's talent in a subsequent year is eminently doable. With respect to Beckham, signing him before trading him made sense because locking him up for five years made him a more tradable commodity. One last small item. I realize that no one on this website thinks Davis Webb is worth three cents, but releasing him and then drafting Lauletta whose arm is substantially inferior made no sense to me whatsoever.
RE: What I learned in this thread...  
eric2425ny : 3/23/2019 8:22 pm : link
In comment 14354680 EricJ said:
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is that the Giants were looking for 2 first round picks last year for OBJ.

Now, I am googling my ass of to see where Gettleman, Mara, or anyone else in a decision making capacity actually said that.

The only thing I could find are "reports" from pundits. That is really strange. Especially considering DG said he was not looking to trade OBJ back then.

So, can someone show me where Gettleman publicly said he wanted two first rounders for OBJ?


I don’t have the link handy, but in the Gettleman interview with Papa the other day he said his initial thought in terms of Beckham was two first rounders. He then said we got #17, and a former first rounder meaning Peppers. That was the first time I had seen anyone from the Giants say anything about two first rounders.
RE: Gettleman didn't make a mistake taking Barkley over Darnold  
eric2425ny : 3/23/2019 8:27 pm : link
In comment 14354700 GeofromNJ said:
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He erred taking Barkley over Allen who will prove to be the next John Elway. However, having passed on Allen, he was correct to take Barkley over Darnold. Finding a quarterback of Darnold's talent in a subsequent year is eminently doable. With respect to Beckham, signing him before trading him made sense because locking him up for five years made him a more tradable commodity. One last small item. I realize that no one on this website thinks Davis Webb is worth three cents, but releasing him and then drafting Lauletta whose arm is substantially inferior made no sense to me whatsoever.


I don’t necessarily agree on the Barkley vs. Allen comment, but I agree with the rest, including why we did we dump Webb for Lauletta. I really wish we just kept Webb last year and picked a player we could use in the 4th round.
RE: Haha  
crick n NC : 3/23/2019 8:32 pm : link
In comment 14354685 UConn4523 said:
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Gettleman asking for 2 first rounders is called setting the starting points for a negotiation. That doesn’t mean he expects to get it, but that’s where talks are starting.

I mean, you do know this basic, elementary level shit don’t you? Why on earth would anyone start negotiations low?


George Costanza held out for less
I’m not saying I agree  
UberAlias : 3/23/2019 9:12 pm : link
But there is legitimate skepticism in all areas mentioned in the OP. These are all decisions which have been called into question, and not only by people lacking credibility. Say what you want, this team has a lot to prove.
RE: RE: What I learned in this thread...  
EricJ : 3/23/2019 9:29 pm : link
In comment 14354681 FranchiseQB said:
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In comment 14354680 EricJ said:


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is that the Giants were looking for 2 first round picks last year for OBJ.

Now, I am googling my ass of to see where Gettleman, Mara, or anyone else in a decision making capacity actually said that.

The only thing I could find are "reports" from pundits. That is really strange. Especially considering DG said he was not looking to trade OBJ back then.

So, can someone show me where Gettleman publicly said he wanted two first rounders for OBJ?



People don't announce in the press how much they want for a player. GM's lie all the time publicly anyway. There were press reports (not pundits) that this was the asking price and yes they tested the water last year.


So what you are telling me is that Gettleman told the press that he wanted 2 first round picks while all along never saying that he was looking to trade Odell.

That makes a lot of sense. The more you talk the more interesting the fairy tale becomes.
RE: Franchise...  
giantsFC : 3/23/2019 10:57 pm : link
In comment 14354596 bw in dc said:
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No sweat.

I get accused of trolling almost daily because I dare criticize the aristocracy at Jints Central... ;)


Amen to that.
Angry douche in Charlotte and his posse.
RE: RE: to the OP  
Joey in VA : 3/23/2019 11:07 pm : link
In comment 14354568 bw in dc said:
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In comment 14354551 gidiefor said:


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if you continue to post repeatedly, the same material - in new threads - we will regard it as trolling



So you are putting a quota on how many times a poster can say the same thing?

Why? Because it goes against some preferred mainstream thought?

Sorry, I find this very bizarre.
You pot stirrer, knock it off. You know it's a tired argument, and you know the OP has a tired argument but you LOVE to twist the nerps of Jints Central. Don't ever change old friend, you are a mainstay here and I wouldn't be here if you weren't. Differences of opinion aside, you know I respect the hell out of you and your shtick.
RE: RE: RE: What I learned in this thread...  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 11:26 pm : link
In comment 14354738 EricJ said:
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In comment 14354681 FranchiseQB said:


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In comment 14354680 EricJ said:


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is that the Giants were looking for 2 first round picks last year for OBJ.

Now, I am googling my ass of to see where Gettleman, Mara, or anyone else in a decision making capacity actually said that.

The only thing I could find are "reports" from pundits. That is really strange. Especially considering DG said he was not looking to trade OBJ back then.

So, can someone show me where Gettleman publicly said he wanted two first rounders for OBJ?



People don't announce in the press how much they want for a player. GM's lie all the time publicly anyway. There were press reports (not pundits) that this was the asking price and yes they tested the water last year.



So what you are telling me is that Gettleman told the press that he wanted 2 first round picks while all along never saying that he was looking to trade Odell.

That makes a lot of sense. The more you talk the more interesting the fairy tale becomes.


where did I say that? I'll answer: no where. The leaks to the press were probably from one or more of the teams who talked with the Giants. Some of the things you guys say really defy rational thought.
RE: I’m not saying I agree  
FranchiseQB : 3/23/2019 11:29 pm : link
In comment 14354734 UberAlias said:
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But there is legitimate skepticism in all areas mentioned in the OP. These are all decisions which have been called into question, and not only by people lacking credibility. Say what you want, this team has a lot to prove.


thanks.. I didn't think I was saying anything controversial. I don't really understand the nastiness and the blow back from my post. These are obvious areas to question.
RE: RE: Haha  
joeinpa : 3/24/2019 7:21 am : link
In comment 14354671 FranchiseQB said:
[quote] In comment 14354667 UConn4523 said:


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pure gold. I can’t wait to get tons of first round picks for every player that an opposing team is interest in. Who cares about the rest, so long as there’s interest!

Keep it coming, I’m dying to see what you come up with next.



thanks for the comedy. i appreciate it. but you should have the Alzheimer's looked at. Your memory seems spotty. Let me remind you...

Poor taste my friend, if you ve ever been touched by this hideous disease you would not use it in a cavalier manner.
bw  
fkap : 3/24/2019 9:37 am : link
you don't get accused of trolling because you criticize. you're accused because you do so in a manner calculated to elicit a particular reaction and then act all innocent/indignant when called on it.
RE: RE: RE: Haha  
FranchiseQB : 3/24/2019 9:46 am : link
In comment 14354868 joeinpa said:
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In comment 14354671 FranchiseQB said:
[quote] In comment 14354667 UConn4523 said:


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pure gold. I can’t wait to get tons of first round picks for every player that an opposing team is interest in. Who cares about the rest, so long as there’s interest!

Keep it coming, I’m dying to see what you come up with next.



thanks for the comedy. i appreciate it. but you should have the Alzheimer's looked at. Your memory seems spotty. Let me remind you...

Poor taste my friend, if you ve ever been touched by this hideous disease you would not use it in a cavalier manner.


i sincerely apologize. I didn't mean to offend. It was a thoughtless and stupid comment by me.
I don't have a problem with trading OBJ  
fkap : 3/24/2019 9:47 am : link
I have a problem with the Giants head office decision committee (anyone who thinks DG is the sole member, come see me for a slightly used bridge I have for sale) thinking they could control him. They thought wrong.

They thought wrong about a lot of things.

Hooray that they recognized the error in a lot of cases and cut/traded the thought wrongs. But it doesn't fill one with confidence for the future.

Too soon to speak definitively about DG and the decision committee. This is an important year for them, and the team.

you can't count them wrong for not taking a QB, until they don't take one and one pans out.
RE: bw  
FranchiseQB : 3/24/2019 9:47 am : link
In comment 14354926 fkap said:
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you don't get accused of trolling because you criticize. you're accused because you do so in a manner calculated to elicit a particular reaction and then act all innocent/indignant when called on it.


Or perhaps, and more likely, people are too sensitive to this subject.
RE: I don't have a problem with trading OBJ  
FranchiseQB : 3/24/2019 9:58 am : link
In comment 14354938 fkap said:
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I have a problem with the Giants head office decision committee (anyone who thinks DG is the sole member, come see me for a slightly used bridge I have for sale) thinking they could control him. They thought wrong.

They thought wrong about a lot of things.

Hooray that they recognized the error in a lot of cases and cut/traded the thought wrongs. But it doesn't fill one with confidence for the future.

Too soon to speak definitively about DG and the decision committee. This is an important year for them, and the team.

you can't count them wrong for not taking a QB, until they don't take one and one pans out.


at least one of those QBs is going to pan out in a big way. They have a chance this year to maybe fix it. Let's hope they do.
my opinion on  
fkap : 3/24/2019 10:05 am : link
'one of them will pan out' is the same as last year. You're not drafting them all. Pick one, and that's the one you're judging the Giants on.

RE: Good read here, does a good job blowing up the stupid idea  
Giants_Rock : 3/24/2019 11:47 am : link
In comment 14354384 mfsd said:
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that Eli has fallen off a cliff.

2018 was actually one of the best of Eli’s career, behind a dogshit OL for much of the season.

You want to make the point the Giants need to draft his replacement anyway? Fine, fair point. But to claim he’s suddenly not good anymore reveals a pretty low football IQ
Eli Manning is the same QB he’s always been - ( New Window )


Dumb article. Basically says quarterbacks do better with no pressure....not exactly newsbreaking. What i saw was Eli make a bad decision. He should have run to his letf, taken the sack or thrown it away.

RE: I see all the morons  
Giants_Rock : 3/24/2019 12:30 pm : link
In comment 14354423 Dave on the UWS said:
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decided to get together and populate this thread. You know, the type who should apply to be the team’s new GM because they obviously know better.


Its a message board where people express their opinions and vent when they disagree with something. If you don't get that then you re the moron.
RE: He's a buffoon  
Giants_Rock : 3/24/2019 12:47 pm : link
In comment 14354395 SHO'NUFF said:
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but he makes Mara comfortable.


Yes and that worries me. Im all for giving DG the benefit of the doubf at this point but If we continue to win only 5 or so games the next two years Dave shoult go but i think Mara will give him more time than that. Should be an interesting next couple of years.
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