NYG 2021 6th-Round Pick (1): RB Gary Brightwell

In comment 15249434 Eric from BBI said:

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In comment 15249421 Carson53 said: Quote: like a, wait for it, 'developmental player'. See I didn't say the 'P' word. Actually, right now, I would guess he is the 3rd RB on the depth chart. Unless they pick up another vet.

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Don't forget about UDFA's, they could find one there.
It is plausible.

Looks promising!

But if NFL.Com is to be believed, Jefferson, Patterson, Hill, and Knox are still on the board.

Wonder why Brightwell over some of these guys? Looked at and liked Jefferson, Hill and Knox. Possibly Hill most among the three.

In comment 15249468 TC said:

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Looks promising! But if NFL.Com is to be believed, Jefferson, Patterson, Hill, and Knox are still on the board. Wonder why Brightwell over some of these guys? Looked at and liked Jefferson, Hill and Knox. Possibly Hill most among the three.

You never know with running backs. Ahmad Bradshaw was guy nobody thought much of when the Giants drafted him late.

The Rams took a 7th round flier on one of the greatest ever football names; Jake Funk. From the video I've watched of him, he looks like a pretty good smaller football player. Played well, and tested better than anticipated.

If you watch the video accompanying NFL.Com's review of him, he's asked to describe his virtues, and does so, well. But best of all, they show a photo of him working out in shorts, and he's shredded and muscled up. And when they tease him about the photo, he starts blushing!

NFL.Com Review - ( New Window )

In comment 15249168 Jim in Forest Hills said:

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Who is he?

What do you mean who is he?


I wanted this guy since he was a Freshman!



What college does he go to?

In comment 15249178 Tim in Eternal Blue said:

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It is probably not that simple but, that was my initial thought. They replaced Gallman.

From transcript Eric posted.

Q: Did you talk to [Head] Coach [Joe] Judge about that already? He’s a pretty big special teams guy.

A: Nah, that’s my thing. That’s been my thing since high school. I’ve been a special teams guy.

for U of A.

In comment 15249476 Eric from BBI said:

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In comment 15249468 TC said: Quote: Looks promising! But if NFL.Com is to be believed, Jefferson, Patterson, Hill, and Knox are still on the board. Wonder why Brightwell over some of these guys? Looked at and liked Jefferson, Hill and Knox. Possibly Hill most among the three. You never know with running backs. Ahmad Bradshaw was guy nobody thought much of when the Giants drafted him late.

Sorta true...but AB was known as a guy with talent......IIRC it was an off the field issue why he fell so far in the draft.

This guy looks totally raw and was drafted primarily for specials in 2021.

I would think you could have gotten him as a free agent but then he could go anywhere. Judge pick all the way.

you watch Judge's presser from today, he raves about Brightwell on specials. Apparently Tom Quinn brought him up to Judge.

In comment 15249659 Eric from BBI said:

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you watch Judge's presser from today, he raves about Brightwell on specials. Apparently Tom Quinn brought him up to Judge.

Quinn is an Arizona alum. Rob Sale was at Arizona State during Brightwell’s freshman year so maybe he had connections.

But he looks like he has some built-up speed and a second motor. 5 fumbles In 88 carries, though? WOOF.


Hey, maybe he'll be like Paul Perkins and be a guy that people forget is on the roster :P

In comment 15249659 Eric from BBI said:

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Apparently Tom Quinn brought him up to Judge.

Le sigh

the only entities that will still be around are rats, Keith Richards, and Tom Quinn.

but what i see from his runs is he hits the whole and doesn't hesitate.

thats important. he can be a great short yardage back at his size for us.

also i believe it was Mcgauhey who brought him up