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Giants Sign Dion Lewis

bumpsinthenight : 3/23/2020 4:49 pm
The #Giants have signed Dion Lewis per
@JosinaAnderson
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@CodyJBenjamin
had this last month as likely to happen per source.
I'm iffy on this one. Would've preferred they draft a RB on Day 3 or UDFA in addition to allowing Gallman to get healthy and serve as the No. 2.
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2 years ago he was an excellent receiver (59 rec/67 targets)  
Eric on Li : 3/23/2020 5:47 pm : link
wasn't bad last year just didn't get a lot of action.

Ideally a rookie does enough to stick, and/or Gallman. But this is a fine depth signing.
Unreal  
PaulN : 3/23/2020 5:47 pm : link
How many experts we have here. Toast, horrible, not one realizes what his role is, but its bad, like they know.
RE: Unreal  
Saquads26 : 3/23/2020 5:49 pm : link
In comment 14847408 PaulN said:
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How many experts we have here. Toast, horrible, not one realizes what his role is, but its bad, like they know.


Some “fans” are just miserable trolls . It’s really sad.
Here we go  
Jay on the Island : 3/23/2020 5:49 pm : link
Some will use this move to blast Gettleman without seeing the numbers. It’s very possible that there is little guaranteed money. If that’s the case then Lewis isn’t a lock to make the roster.

I like this move because Lewis is a good receiver out of the backfield. I still expect the Giants to draft a RB on day 3.
Hopefully, he is able to do this before camp  
Diver_Down : 3/23/2020 5:50 pm : link
Gettleman  
beatrixkiddo : 3/23/2020 5:50 pm : link
loves paying washed up RB's with nothing left in the tank. Don't get it but ok.
RE: As bad as the  
Leg of Theismann : 3/23/2020 5:53 pm : link
In comment 14847318 allstarjim said:
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Jonathan Stewart signing.


Do we know what the number is yet? Saw it was a 1 year deal. If it's a small number I have no issue with the signing, not like it's going to be the difference between us making another big FA splash this off-season or not.

The fact Jonathon Stewart got 2 yrs /7 mill still boggles my mind. It was an even worse move because so many of us KNEW it was a terrible signing from Day 1, which is why it made little sense what Gettleman saw in Stewart aside from knowing him personally. It's amazing how much that signing alone hurt DG's credibility with the fans considering how little the $ was (relatively-speaking). It was just that bad.
RE: RE: Unreal  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/23/2020 5:55 pm : link
In comment 14847411 Saquads26 said:
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How many experts we have here. Toast, horrible, not one realizes what his role is, but its bad, like they know.



Some “fans” are just miserable trolls . It’s really sad.


Gee, I wonder why people would be unhappy. Not like the team has been sub-par for 8 years or anything.

Oh, and 12/19.
RE: he's totally washed  
joeinpa : 3/23/2020 5:57 pm : link
In comment 14847306 GiantsFan84 said:
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this is another bad move


Another?
Dion  
XBRONX : 3/23/2020 5:57 pm : link
is a very good pass blocker.
RE: Right now  
micky : 3/23/2020 5:58 pm : link
In comment 14847398 Eric from BBI said:
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he's the #2 running back.


Oh brother. Still have to draft a rb
They need a thumper that can soften the defense ...  
Manny in CA : 3/23/2020 5:59 pm : link

Dillon. With all the picks they have they can parlay those to move up to get him.
is he done  
bc4life : 3/23/2020 5:59 pm : link
???

Had almost 900 yards in 2017 season.
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is he done  
bc4life : 3/23/2020 6:00 pm : link
2018-19 season highlights....albeit on limted carries
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RE: Gettleman  
Leg of Theismann : 3/23/2020 6:02 pm : link
In comment 14847415 beatrixkiddo said:
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loves paying washed up RB's with nothing left in the tank. Don't get it but ok.


I have to say I don't understand the philosophy. And I'm in the pro-Barkley-at-#2-overall camp! Yet I just feel like with RBs moreso than any other position a dirt-cheap late draft pick is more likely to beat out a 30 year old vet. So much of being an effective RB has to do with "fresh legs" as they say. Hell we have FOUR 7th round draft picks to burn. Especially when you already have a decent amount of $ tied up in the RB position, it makes the least sense to sign a 30 year old guy (even at the vet minimum).

Like I said, not gonna make or break the team obviously, I just personally disagree from a philosophical standpoint.
RE: is he done  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/23/2020 6:02 pm : link
In comment 14847427 bc4life said:
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???

Had almost 900 yards in 2017 season. link - ( New Window )


2017? That was 3 year ago, bro.
1 year deal  
Mike in NY : 3/23/2020 6:02 pm : link
Probably limited guaranteed money. No problem with that especially considering how weak our depth was last year when Barkley got hurt.
*years.  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/23/2020 6:02 pm : link
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would be shocked  
bc4life : 3/23/2020 6:03 pm : link
if they don't draft a rb.

he can help with blitz pickup, good rb for screens, they'll be looking to him as their 3rd rb.

"use players to come in and do things that they do best"....that seems a familiar phrase, where did I hear that before?
Wish this staff had a connection  
rasbutant : 3/23/2020 6:04 pm : link
To Peyton Barber.

I think he would be the prefect #2.
RE: would be shocked  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/23/2020 6:05 pm : link
In comment 14847435 bc4life said:
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if they don't draft a rb.

he can help with blitz pickup, good rb for screens, they'll be looking to him as their 3rd rb.

"use players to come in and do things that they do best"....that seems a familiar phrase, where did I hear that before?


For sure. Just waiting for actual real holes to be filled like pass rush and OL. Much more important that 3rd string RBs and LBs that can't cover TEs.
look at his wheels in 2018-19 - youtube video  
bc4life : 3/23/2020 6:06 pm : link
he's not even coming in as the long term backup. he's coming in for situational football and will be getting limited carries. and he may not even make the team

some of you guys overreact to everything.
sure Dave  
bc4life : 3/23/2020 6:07 pm : link
who isn't? I'm glad they didn't overpay for the plugs that were out there.

Free agency isn't over and there is still the draft in a few weeks
RE: RE: would be shocked  
Mike in NY : 3/23/2020 6:08 pm : link
In comment 14847438 Dave in Hoboken said:
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if they don't draft a rb.

he can help with blitz pickup, good rb for screens, they'll be looking to him as their 3rd rb.

"use players to come in and do things that they do best"....that seems a familiar phrase, where did I hear that before?



For sure. Just waiting for actual real holes to be filled like pass rush and OL. Much more important that 3rd string RBs and LBs that can't cover TEs.


Fackrell posted 10.5 sacks when Graham was in Green Bay. We have been tied to Clowney. Outside of Conklin the OT’s in Free Agency we’re overpaid. For the price, I would have liked McGovern at C. I still say we should see about flipping a late Day 3 pick to Jacksonville for Linder.
RE: sure Dave  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/23/2020 6:11 pm : link
In comment 14847443 bc4life said:
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who isn't? I'm glad they didn't overpay for the plugs that were out there.

Free agency isn't over and there is still the draft in a few weeks


I do agree that for who we have signed, we haven't overpaid; outside of Martinez. I just can't get behind signing yet another LB who can't cover a TE. We've seen enough of that over the past several years.
This is  
DanMetroMan : 3/23/2020 6:12 pm : link
"fine".... but hopefully they still take another RB first 5 rounds.
would be shocked if we  
bc4life : 3/23/2020 6:14 pm : link
don't draft pass rusher/LB by 2nd round - 3rd at the absolute latest.

Golden is still out there and don't know what we have yet w/XMan and Connelly. and maybe the new staff can get more out of Carter?

Like Judge said - you always want those elite guys but sometimes you have to get there thru the um of of all the parts.

And "Is he done" wasn't really a rhetorical question. I'm not sure, I think it's a pretty low risk bet. Is he done -FIIK
Dan  
bc4life : 3/23/2020 6:15 pm : link
Yeah, I don't see them saying he is the "for sure" # 2 back for 2020.
RE: This is  
Eric on Li : 3/23/2020 6:20 pm : link
In comment 14847450 DanMetroMan said:
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"fine".... but hopefully they still take another RB first 5 rounds.


doesn't even need to be that high. Heck, they could pick 2 with their 5 picks in the 6th/7th and just hope 1 is good enough to stick. Chris Carson was a 7th a few years ago and Phillip Lindsay was a UDFA.

RB is the 1 position that regular cranks out guys who are good from day 1 outside the top 200.
RE: They need a thumper that can soften the defense ...  
Mattman : 3/23/2020 6:22 pm : link
In comment 14847426 Manny in CA said:
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Dillon. With all the picks they have they can parlay those to move up to get him.


I would love if they can get him
You need more than 3 RBs for camp  
giants#1 : 3/23/2020 6:23 pm : link
And Judge has stated he wants competition everywhere. This doesn't mean Lewis is the #2 rb or that they won't draft someone.

Titans ran Henry so much the past two years  
bc4life : 3/23/2020 6:26 pm : link
lack of recent mileage may help prolong Lewis's career
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Saquads26 : 3/23/2020 6:26 pm : link
In comment 14847421 Dave in Hoboken said:
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How many experts we have here. Toast, horrible, not one realizes what his role is, but its bad, like they know.



Some “fans” are just miserable trolls . It’s really sad.



Gee, I wonder why people would be unhappy. Not like the team has been sub-par for 8 years or anything.

Oh, and 12/19.


Stop stalking me bro, it’s pathetic.
^ A 12/19 loser.  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/23/2020 6:28 pm : link
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Dillon would be a good pick, Zack Moss too  
Eric on Li : 3/23/2020 6:29 pm : link
and another similar player who will likely get discounted later is Deejay Dallas. Any of those 3 would be a nice compliment to Barkley and all 3 play with the type of physicality that will be impactful even in smaller doses.
RE: ^ A 12/19 loser.  
Saquads26 : 3/23/2020 6:31 pm : link
In comment 14847480 Dave in Hoboken said:
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LOL you triggered? I really got to you huh? Mission accomplished. See ya!
The vitrol here is insanse  
DavidinBMNY : 3/23/2020 6:32 pm : link
Guys come on.

Lewis is a role player. He's primarily a 3rd down receiver. The guy knows how to catch and what's more he can pick up the blitz. Brady is still standing right? He's hopefully low cost and low risk. I had expected both him and Logan Ryan to sign here.
Familiarity is more important this year  
DavidinBMNY : 3/23/2020 6:40 pm : link
Is that this offseason is unprecedented in the way it's going to work. When will teams report ? Will there be any OTA's? Will the season start on time?

It's probably that there are no OTA's at all and instead 2 weeks are added to training camp of whatever dates where "mandatory".

So especially for 1 year deals, you should want players who have a better chance of hitting the ground running.

While the offense is Garrett I'm sure it will have NE influence to it, especially considering the QB coach is an ex NE coach as well as Judge's background.
good signing  
Paulie Walnuts : 3/23/2020 6:57 pm : link
if cheap
he plays hard
RE: Dion  
adamg : 3/23/2020 7:00 pm : link
In comment 14847424 XBRONX said:
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is a very good pass blocker.
can he play center?
RE: RE: ^ A 12/19 loser.  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/23/2020 7:03 pm : link
In comment 14847482 Saquads26 said:
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In comment 14847480 Dave in Hoboken said:


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LOL you triggered? I really got to you huh? Mission accomplished. See ya!


Only thing you 'got' is awhole lot of insecurity.
Draft AJ Dillion  
Giant John : 3/23/2020 7:15 pm : link
We will have best RB tandem in the league.
This  
AcidTest : 3/23/2020 7:20 pm : link
has no impact on the draft, anymore than signing Fleming or Coleman does.
I think  
Bradshaw's Decal : 3/23/2020 7:27 pm : link
saquads26 contributes more than you Dave... I don't care when he signed up... So bitter
RE: Like I said  
KeoweeFan : 3/23/2020 7:35 pm : link
In comment 14847372 Bradshaw's Decal said:
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Gallman has little explosion and 6 fumbles on less than 200 hundred carries (Barkley had 1 in almost 500 carries)... This is probably ball, and that's why he was benched, plain and simple. How do you mention Tiki in the same sentence.... Hahahaha

Maybe because Tiki also fumbled in his first few years?!
Gallman did not fumble in college.
We are not comparing Barkley to Gallman as feature backs.
Discuss or laugh, your choice.
I’ll wait until I see the contract details  
sb from NYT Forum : 3/23/2020 7:40 pm : link
...before commenting on this signing. If it’s a one year, vet minimum non guaranteed I don’t see why anyone would complain.
RE: I think  
Saquads26 : 3/23/2020 7:42 pm : link
In comment 14847532 Bradshaw's Decal said:
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saquads26 contributes more than you Dave... I don't care when he signed up... So bitter


Thank you good sir! Some people just like to go through life miserable, it’s really sad. I actually feel bad for him.
RE: Draft AJ Dillion  
PatersonPlank : 3/23/2020 7:44 pm : link
In comment 14847520 Giant John said:
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We will have best RB tandem in the league.


I think we already have the best trio on the league, with Barkley, Lewis, and Gallman
I like Lewis from all I've seen of him in NE  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 3/23/2020 7:49 pm : link
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If Lewis doesn't have it he gets cut  
gtt350 : 3/23/2020 7:51 pm : link
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