obtain one?
I think the Giants need a rb in a big way. The Giants played pretty well last season with a revitalized defense and a power running game. Why not be ready to go the same route?
SB is not either a power runner or a good pass protector. Everyone is counting on SB coming back less than one year after a major repair of a knee. That’s counting on a lot medically and to restore SB’s cutting ability and quickness to pre-injury level in a short time. That’s a big IF!
What exactly is the backup plan? I don’t know but we need a first line RB from either the 2-3 round of the draft or try to rehire Gallman at his price. I don’t know who is out there in FA barrel or who is available in the draft but I do know there’s lots on BBI who have strong ideas about RB.
Let’s hear what others think as I think there has been huge amount of space about G and WR etc, but very little about RB which I think is really critical.
I think they should use one of their 6th round picks. I would love to see Buffalo RB Jaret Patterson fall to them in round 6.
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rounders on a RB. Preferably a bigger north/south runner.
I think they should use one of their 6th round picks. I would love to see Buffalo RB Jaret Patterson fall to them in round 6.
Yea, we dont need a very high pickat RB. I love the Herbert kid out of VT. We could have Barkley for 4 more years withthe franchise tags before we would have to commit big dollars to him. If he stays healthy this year and next and puts up awesome numbers (like his rookie year numbers), I think it makes sense to make him a big offer because he changes an offense.
Is Booker the best they could have done?
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Isn't that the reason we signed Booker?
Is Booker the best they could have done?
Based on how quickly they signed him at the top of FA, he's definitely someone who they believe is the right guy for the role.
- What proven vet is available who could do the same?
- Are you willing to take a lower round pick and assume that in his first year he picks up pass pro etc...
Now if you want Travis Etienne, well that's a different story. ;)
Barkley and Booker will be the guys at the top of the depth chart. It shouldn't be he hard to fill out the bottom.
That said, gotta get a little luckier health-wise I think this year.
I'd love to see the Giants pick him in the 4th.
Also apparently impressed people at the Senior Bowl in pass blocking.
Oklahoma's Rhamondre Stevenson is full speed ahead at running back, despite Mel Kiper's suggestion of a position change - ( New Window )
If Barkley is healthy we do not need a running back, and if he isn't, we can get an adequate one one without drafting one high.
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rounders on a RB. Preferably a bigger north/south runner.
I think they should use one of their 6th round picks. I would love to see Buffalo RB Jaret Patterson fall to them in round 6.
Yea, we dont need a very high pickat RB. I love the Herbert kid out of VT. We could have Barkley for 4 more years withthe franchise tags before we would have to commit big dollars to him. If he stays healthy this year and next and puts up awesome numbers (like his rookie year numbers), I think it makes sense to make him a big offer because he changes an offense.
Ditto, that's my guy as well. He is pretty good at everything but not great at anything. He can block, run between the tackles, run outside, has some shake and bake to him, and willing receiver out of the backfield. He's a perfect change of pace RB to SB while we mostly utilize Booker as our short yardage back.
Rbs have so much impact on the game. Barkley is a big if until proven otherwise. Nothing would surprise me but you’ve gotta think we don’t go rb until at least round 4.
I like Roundtree from Mizzou too but a lot of miles on him IIRC.
agreed sir, I would love to snag Demetric Felton if he lasts to Round 4...
Giants need a guy that can develop into #2 back and possibly #1 if they move away from Barkley post injury.
I just think the board needs more awareness of what maybe the biggest hole in the roster going into the draft.
I like Booker and believe he can be a good backup, and maybe more. Chunn may finally show something, but there's no doubt the Giants will add RB talent. And there's talent now, as always, as per below -
Running Backs - ( New Window )
This! RB is not a big need in this draft.
Jags lost Fornette last year and replaced him with an UNDRAFTED rookie FA who got over 1,000 yards in 14 games on a crappy team. Barkley will be fine. If not, they plug in someone else.
The perfect running back can do 4 things well: run outside the tackles, run inside the tackles, pass block, be a receiver. Tiki Barber came closer to being the perfect RB than Barkley is. Barkley can only do 2 of those things well. Maybe he can learn to pass block. Maybe he can change his DNA and run inside.
I hate this take. While it might be true, it's still an important position and not one that is "easily" replaceable. If it was, the Giants wouldn't be struggling to find one for the last, oh say, 10 years now. Barkley is great, he's also hurt and even if healthy you want two good ones, AND barkley and the other RB can be on the field at the same time.
If RBs are so easy to find, how come most of the best teams have most of the best ones and the bad teams don't?
Gallman is a JAG. He's an ordinary player. We need to do better. Who knows about the backup they signed.
Probably worthwhile to take a look at the most productive running backs over the last several years and their teams W-L record in 2020.
I just tried to extend the focus on the draft to an area that I thought was, and remains, perplexing and “”under discussed”. We’ll see soon enough I guess. Draft is always a long bet any way rather than an instant grading exercise.
The perfect running back can do 4 things well: run outside the tackles, run inside the tackles, pass block, be a receiver. Tiki Barber came closer to being the perfect RB than Barkley is. Barkley can only do 2 of those things well. Maybe he can learn to pass block. Maybe he can change his DNA and run inside.
How do you teach a running back to pass block?
Wow, you're aiming for the moon. I'd settle for a Handel or even a Corelli!
(I'll see myself out)