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Wayne Gallman an Inactive, why?

figgy2989 : 12/10/2019 9:41 am
I'm trying to remember if Gallman did anything wrong in the previous weeks to warrant not only being passed over by a scout team RB in Scott, but also not even dress on game day.

Like most, I want to see the ball in Barkley's hands as much as possible, but even last year, I always thought Gallman was a good change of pace type back who complimented Barkley pretty well.

Anyone know the reason why or what Gallman did to not even dress yesterday?
I read a tweet from one of the beat writers  
RDJR : 12/10/2019 9:43 am : link
(forget who) that indicated Buck Allen had passed him on the depth chart.
RE: I read a tweet from one of the beat writers  
Tesla : 12/10/2019 9:44 am : link
In comment 14712255 RDJR said:
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(forget who) that indicated Buck Allen had passed him on the depth chart.


Really? WTF is going on with this team? We can't get Shurmer out of here fast enough.
RDJR  
figgy2989 : 12/10/2019 9:45 am : link
Thank you for the correct, Buck Allen was who replaced him and got carries in the GB game.

But the question stands. Barkley was coming off of two of the worst weeks ever in regards to rushing totals and Gallman gets surpassed without even getting playing time.

I am not saying that Gallman is some diamond in the rough, but if Barkley can't run behind this line, what did Gallman do to get surpassed on the depth chart?
Gallman isn't very good  
Gman11 : 12/10/2019 9:54 am : link
that's why he isn't playing. Geez, people get upset over shitty players not playing.

Everybody wanted Beal to play and he cost the team the game with that illegal contact penalty.
RE: RDJR  
Giantophile : 12/10/2019 9:56 am : link
In comment 14712270 figgy2989 said:
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Thank you for the correct, Buck Allen was who replaced him and got carries in the GB game.

But the question stands. Barkley was coming off of two of the worst weeks ever in regards to rushing totals and Gallman gets surpassed without even getting playing time.

I am not saying that Gallman is some diamond in the rough, but if Barkley can't run behind this line, what did Gallman do to get surpassed on the depth chart?


It's a fair question, my guess is something in practice/meetings...not knowing assignments, and attitude, something like that. Not that it really matters, discussing the 2nd and 3rd RB on this team is like debating between wallpapers on the Titanic.
Wayne should have been active  
KeoweeFan : 12/10/2019 9:57 am : link
and getting a lot of reps from this game on.
(I understand that when the game is actually winnable you would want to stay with Saquan last night.)

Unless Gallman stunk up the joint in practice there's no reason he couldn't be the dependable backup to Barkley; a tough runner and could take some of the short yardage hits to save wear on Saquan. (He led major college backs in yards after contact while at Clemson). His blocking seemed to have really improved since he got here and he is a good pass catcher. (The drops may be due to lack of playing time.) He really hasn't gotten sufficient reps and experience.

The Giants need to know what they have in Gallman before next season. And don't tell me Buck is great in the RB room!
Odd scratch  
Biteymax22 : 12/10/2019 10:18 am : link
Clearly, there is something there where they aren't high on Gallman. By no means is he a world beater, but he can do some good things given the chance.
not a Gallman fan....  
BillKo : 12/10/2019 11:18 am : link
...I suspect a new coaching staff will waive him.

Gallman looks to0 slender and runs to upright for my liking, susceptible to a lot of shots.
RE: Wayne should have been active  
jeffusedtobeonwebtv : 12/10/2019 12:27 pm : link
In comment 14712316 KeoweeFan said:
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and getting a lot of reps from this game on.
(I understand that when the game is actually winnable you would want to stay with Saquan last night.)

Unless Gallman stunk up the joint in practice there's no reason he couldn't be the dependable backup to Barkley; a tough runner and could take some of the short yardage hits to save wear on Saquan. (He led major college backs in yards after contact while at Clemson). His blocking seemed to have really improved since he got here and he is a good pass catcher. (The drops may be due to lack of playing time.) He really hasn't gotten sufficient reps and experience.

The Giants need to know what they have in Gallman before next season. And don't tell me Buck is great in the RB room!


All true, but don't forget he was one of Reese's draft picks. Probably lucky for him he was not cut from the roster.
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