I wanna see Paul Perkins ...

did Gallman fall out of favor for basically no reason?

Just think Perkins has a higher ceiling, with the ball in his hands. Good hands, quick, excellent balance and good blocker.

May the best man win !

I like Gallman better then Perkins. Much tougher runner with better balance but he better cure his fumbling issues.

But after a heavy dose of Smith and Barkley, the defense is bloody and is no condition to chase a scatback like Perkins.

isn't a scatback.

He's 5'10"

Quick, elusive;, won't break too many tackles; often makes the 1st tackler miss.

He looked very slow to the hole and tentative when he got there. He also is unable to break a tackle. The first person who breathes on him seems to knock him down.

Gallman passes the eye test. He's got some shiftiness, doesn't go down easily and fights for yardage. Perkins pales by comaprison, in my book.

thinks he's just too slow.

is lucky to make the team. We've seen nothing from him as a pro to merit optimism. Gallman jumped him instantly.

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In comment 14468889 Poktown Pete said:

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He looked very slow to the hole and tentative when he got there. He also is unable to break a tackle. The first person who breathes on him seems to knock him down. Gallman passes the eye test. He's got some shiftiness, doesn't go down easily and fights for yardage. Perkins pales by comaprison, in my book.

Perkins was at his worst when our O-line was at its worst.

on BBI. Tough kid who is a very good football player.

Of course, I hope Perkins plays well, but I think Gallman is a significantly better back.

In comment 14468892 madgiantscow009 said:

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thinks he's just too slow.

Friend of mine as well said the same thing. Gallman is legit if he can cure the fumbling issues. 2 of his fumbles last season came on catches where he was immediately hit as he turned up field. Hopefully Wayne can win the #2 job

scatback who is too slow.

Sounds like a match made in heaven....

real fumbling problems - real fumbling problems. He turned out ok.
Gallman is a very good 2nd RB and should not be dismissed in lieu of a guy that has not played in over a year. I hope Perkins comes back strong. The more the merrier. But I doubt Gallman is not on the 53 man roster come Sept 1.

This is crazy talk. Besides, he's a Clemson Tiger.

and i dont think that its close


i'll be surprised if Perkins is on the 53 come September

In comment 14469050 cjac said:

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and i dont think that its close i'll be surprised if Perkins is on the 53 come September

I agree maybe they can trade Perkins for a late rounder .

returned a pretzel and a hot dog that would be ideal. And I'm thinking Gwaltney franks, not Nathan's.

But that's probably because I wanted the Giants to draft Jordan Howard that year.

1. Pass protection
2. Receiving
3. Special teams

How is Perkins in those areas?

How Gallman has fallen out of favor with so many here. Sure he has to improve ball security but he is the most versatile RB among the backups. He’s the ideal 3rd down back when Barkley needs a break because he is the best receiver among the backups. I liked Perkins a lot but he has to prove he is fully healthy and show better vision. Perkins is probably faster than Gallman but Gallman is the more complete back. There is room for both but Smith is going to be in the mix also.

In comment 14468979 markky said:

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This is crazy talk. Besides, he's a Clemson Tiger.

....The Wayne Train was no slouch at Clemson. He led the nation's best backs in yards after contact. He was also money on goal line and short yardage. Good at blocking and pass receiving out of the backfield. His negative was lack of breakaway speed.

It is unlikely to have any major effect on the Giants season. Wish the young man well but if he sees significant playing time it doesn't bode well for the team.

and not in his performance so far as a Giant. Apparently PS has spoken highly of Perkins performance so far this off season, and both Patti Traina and Chris Bisignano of The Giants Insider think Gallman's "hold" on the #2 RB slot is a myth and that Perkins can take it.

Listen to Patti's LockedOn Giants Podcast from 6/6 to hear them discuss it. On 6/7 Patti mentioned Perkins as one of her top 6/7/8 players from the set of 3 mandatory minicamp practices. IIRC the whole list was: Jones, Perkins, Slayton, Conrad, Carter, Peppers, maybe another 1 or 2.

I doubt Gallman is a roster lock, let alone assured the #2 RB slot. Bisignano noted Gallman dropped a couple of easy receptions last year, and that pissed off PS no end.

Perkins is going to get a really good look at making this roster. The coaching staff likes his hands and running style.

Gallman is nothing special. He isnt under appreciated, hes recognized for what he is - an average back. And if you're going to play runningback in Shurmurs offense, you better be able to catch the ball. I dont think Shurmur is comfortable with Gallmans drops.

Perkins was pretty dynamic at times as a rookie. If he recaptures that form now that he’s healthy and running behind a competent line, he’s a better back than Gallman hands down.

cutbacks. They both had very good rookie years, but not much since. This film room vid with Carl Banks shows Perkins ability to quickly change direction and find open space to run.
Link - ( New Window )

to not be #4 or off the roster. Much to prove and quickly.

. I think RB and CB are two positions we keep more players at, the two deepest positions on the roster.

And think he did excellent spelling Barkley last year. For such an skinny looking guy he runs real hard. He has a little Bradshaw in him.

That video reminded me a LOT of Tiki, (late in his career).

Tiki mastered the art of the cutback. With a lot of help from his fullback (Jim Finn), he drove a lot of defenses nuts.



Further, as Carl Banks points out Perkins already has the knack of drawing tacklers into the gaps, then running way from them - that takes vision, recognition, quick reactions and great feet.

Gallman is a traditional slasher type; I don't think he'll ever be any more than that

style? 153 carries and a long run of 22 yards. What a threat. LOL

(As well as improved down-field blocking) will help.

Coaches must see something good, else he wouldn't get the good reports he's getting