Jeremy Shockey had a problem. He had the physical tools (6’5”, 4.58 40) but he couldn’t hold on to the ball - especially a ball thrown near his head. Mike Pope had an answer - they called it the Outhouse Drill. Get in a Porta-potty and face the door. The door would be opened when a pass was within a few feet of hitting it. With enough reps, Shockey became a great receiver.
The link is about Pope’s unusual methods - not the Outhouse Drill. Good read. Sorrowfully, it was written after the Giants let him go and he became a Cowboys coach.
The article seems to end suddenly. The writer prefers that you watch the videos attached.
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When I think of Shockey, that always comes up for me, unfairly or not..
No idea whether Pope could help EE
Ha ha, I was about to write the same thing when I opened this thread, well done.
Yeah, but did Amani ever make the pro bowl? 😎
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He seems to mostly have trouble catching in traffic. I don't think it's fear. I just think he has a focus problem. The Giants once had another inconsistent receiver who was a high draft choice with a lot of talent. One of the things that improved Amani Toomer's game was his studying martial arts. He said it improved his focus tremendously. If I were the Giants front office, I would get Engram and Toomer together. Amani has been through a lot of the same stuff Engram is going through now, and came out the other side as one of the Giants greatest receivers. He would be a good influence on Engram and, maybe, convince him that taking up a martial art might be a very good thing.
Yeah, but did Amani ever make the pro bowl? 😎
So’s POTUS. Wouldn’t ask Mike to run the country....just fix EE
So was BP...3 times I believe.....
When I think of Shockey, that always comes up for me, unfairly or not..
No idea whether Pope could help EE
Did you really have to bring that one up Fiddy....? 😢
When I think of Shockey, that always comes up for me, unfairly or not..
No idea whether Pope could help EE
Yup. Shockey cost them that game. He was his own biggest problem. Too busy having water fights with the niner fans. Idiot.
He also cannot block and that is likely due to his frame. Pope cannot help with that either
Got more faith in Rick Peterson fixing Victor Zambrano than anyone fixing Engram. Cussed player who has innate skills you can’t teach, like not only dropping the pass but batting it perfectly to the DB.
He’s really just a miracle to behold (and trade)
Got more faith in Rick Peterson fixing Victor Zambrano than anyone fixing Engram. Cussed player who has innate skills you can’t teach, like not only dropping the pass but batting it perfectly to the DB.
He’s really just a miracle to behold (and trade)
I think he took a few lessons from Leapin’ Larry before this past season.
EE has speed, strength to stalk block, but not to block at the LOS. He is Ill-equipped to play the Y position full-time and makes way too much money to be just a role player. He cannot make catches in traffic and has a better chance of success on the outside with his size and jumping ability. If he cannot succeed there, the Giants should part ways. His inconsistency is not just demoralizing to fans and teammates, it’s a coach killer.
He also cannot block and that is likely due to his frame. Pope cannot help with that either
Maybe a few hours a day in front of a jugs gun would help him catch and hold on! If he misses he’ll be a bruised puppy!
He also cannot block and that is likely due to his frame. Pope cannot help with that either
Maybe a few hours a day in front of a jugs machine would help him catch and hold on! If he misses he’ll be a bruised puppy!