What can we reasonably expect from Lorenzo Carter next year?

The injury is not going to help him.

either way cut him. He's the perfect example of how linebacker starved we are that we overvalue average guys because we drafted him. 9.5 sacks in 35 games isn't enough production from a starting edge player on a good team!

and being long legged it took time for him to get up to full speed to then come downhill at the football. He looked like a 6 sack guy to me who might hit 8 a couple times. Hard to say what his AA will be after an Achilles repair. His presence shouldn't preclude them from trying to get much better at OLB, same goes for X.

In comment 15056355 Giantsfan79 said:

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either way cut him. He's the perfect example of how linebacker starved we are that we overvalue average guys because we drafted him. 9.5 sacks in 35 games isn't enough production from a starting edge player on a good team!

Next year, 2021, is his 4th year so he remains under contract.

What part of "starting to come around in the beginning of year 3" didn't you understand?

You get that the premise of "just starting to come around" precludes using his career total stats as a rebuttal?

In comment 15056355 Giantsfan79 said:

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either way cut him. He's the perfect example of how linebacker starved we are that we overvalue average guys because we drafted him. 9.5 sacks in 35 games isn't enough production from a starting edge player on a good team!

so just cut him?

when did Giants fans become so dumb?

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In comment 15056355 Giantsfan79 said: Quote: either way cut him. He's the perfect example of how linebacker starved we are that we overvalue average guys because we drafted him. 9.5 sacks in 35 games isn't enough production from a starting edge player on a good team! so just cut him? when did Giants fans become so dumb?

Just cut him? He was looking like easily our best edge guy until his injury, and he's young. Sure lets cut everyone.

In comment 15056353 Ivan15 said:

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The injury is not going to help him.

My first comment was a little bit frivolous, picking up on SLIM’s comment about Carter “turning the corner”.
Seriously, though, I never thought Carter was a good Edge candidate. Watch his play at Georgia. Better as the Weak inside LB in a 3-4 and best as the outside LB in a 4-3.
Post-injury, a change from the Edge may be necessary.

Dupree was pretty average until he busted out in year 4. They have a similar skill set, size and speed.

Likely he will not, but I still see an ascending player, someone who can deliver 5-7 sacks per year as the floor.

Let's see what he does next year. He definitely showed signs of improvement before the injury this year.
BTW, Fackrell has really played poorly the last couple of games.
He needs to step it up in these last 6 games or adios....

I don't think Lorenzo Carter's production justified his roster spot & starter before he got hurt. now he's coming back from an achilles tear. I hope the Giants find a starting edge player who can provide more production immediately than what Carter might provide after he gets past the "starts to come around" label in - year 4.

and if the Giants do upgrade the starting edge position, it's entirely possible they cut Carter coming out of camp next year and go with a younger upside player as the backup.

He was setting the Edge really well this year.

However, I'm not counting on him for anything moving forward. Anything they get from him is a bonus to me at this point.

Guys are like Jack the Ripper on here, wanting to cut everyone who gets hurt or even has a bad game.

As for Carter, I agree with the above: Expect nothing. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. That's a bad injury.

You can see he is like a butterfly just coming out of his cocoon .

For anyone, for a professional athlete, it’s going to be gruesome.

I’d expect Zo to be on PUP.. The question is would they carry him on the 53 and IR him. They choose not to do so with Connelly,

I take very possible he is waived/injured next year, would be a shame, he was playing well.