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Sterling Shepard

madeinstars : 9/17/2021 2:11 am
One of the biggest indictments on Gettleman's tenure here is that the one and only player on this team that consistently plays like a winner, the one and only guy that gives his all week in and week out, always works hard and performs to the best of his abilities on every snap, is the only Reese guy left on this entire roster.
Shep has been amazing  
Vanzetti : 9/17/2021 2:15 am : link
Really come into his own. One of the top receivers in the league
I never understood the hate  
JOrthman : 9/17/2021 2:18 am : link
His only problem was the concussions. Outside of the GB playoff game he always showed up.
RE: I never understood the hate  
monstercoo : 9/17/2021 3:20 am : link
In comment 15372897 JOrthman said:
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His only problem was the concussions. Outside of the GB playoff game he always showed up.


For me, the disappointment in Shep came from him not stepping up and becoming a WR1 when Obj was out due to injury and then when Obj was traded away. That’s just not who he is, he doesn’t play well enough when he’s the primary receiver. I think Golladay is a big part of the reason why he’s off to a fantastic start this year.
Amazing what happens...  
GMen72 : 9/17/2021 3:22 am : link
when a really good #2 wide receiver finally gets a #1 (even if he doesn't play like one).
Shep  
bigblue18 : 9/17/2021 7:15 am : link
has been fantastic. Best player on the team period.
He is a very good player  
Lines of Scrimmage : 9/17/2021 7:29 am : link
I think a lot of people were just concerned with his concussions. Certainly part of the future. Michael Irvin did a nice piece on him last night.
RE: RE: I never understood the hate  
JOrthman : 9/18/2021 2:50 pm : link
In comment 15372933 monstercoo said:
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In comment 15372897 JOrthman said:


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His only problem was the concussions. Outside of the GB playoff game he always showed up.



For me, the disappointment in Shep came from him not stepping up and becoming a WR1 when Obj was out due to injury and then when Obj was traded away. That’s just not who he is, he doesn’t play well enough when he’s the primary receiver. I think Golladay is a big part of the reason why he’s off to a fantastic start this year.


He's just not that guy. He's ideal in the slot, finding open space. He's never going to be the number one. I just don't think he's built for it. He does not have prototypical size or he isn't exceptionally fast. BUT he is a hard worker and runs great routes.
He's overpaid  
HomerJones45 : 9/18/2021 3:22 pm : link
for the 3 td, 30 yard long, 10 yard a catch receiver that he is. No DC is laying awake at night worrying about Shepard, and he is taking targets away form more explosive players because he is Jones' security blanket. He's this era's Joe Morrison- good guy, works hard, beloved by the fans and of no worry to the opposition.
He’s a good No. 2, great No. 3 receiver  
JoeyBigBlue : 9/18/2021 3:27 pm : link
He is in no way a No.1 receiver. Teams aren’t basing their coverages around him.
RE: He's overpaid  
armstead98 : 9/18/2021 3:31 pm : link
In comment 15375579 HomerJones45 said:
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for the 3 td, 30 yard long, 10 yard a catch receiver that he is. No DC is laying awake at night worrying about Shepard, and he is taking targets away form more explosive players because he is Jones' security blanket. He's this era's Joe Morrison- good guy, works hard, beloved by the fans and of no worry to the opposition.


He’s playing a lot better than this right now. Not sure what’s changed, he looks a little faster and his route running is top notch.
I think he's always been like this  
JOrthman : 9/18/2021 3:36 pm : link
Is problem has always been health.
He's basically Steve Smith, maybe a bit of a poor man's Steve Smith  
BestFeature : 9/18/2021 4:19 pm : link
Giants' version.
RE: He's basically Steve Smith, maybe a bit of a poor man's Steve Smith  
Producer : 9/18/2021 4:31 pm : link
In comment 15375624 BestFeature said:
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Giants' version.


I like Shep, I think he is underrated, but he can't carry Steve Smith's jock strap.
honestly I always liked Shep  
Producer : 9/18/2021 4:33 pm : link
and I though people banging on about the wr corps last year were overstating it. Yes they lacked a true #1, but Shep, Tate and Slayton, plus Engram, was a professional unit, and not as poor some tried to make it seem.
Love Shep  
Sean : 9/18/2021 5:11 pm : link
great Giant.
I hate to state the obvious,  
section125 : 9/18/2021 5:23 pm : link
but as normal, a couple cretins chime in about him not being a #1.
No shit Sherlocks. He was never drafted to be or asked to be a #1. He was billed as a slot receiver from the get go.

Some of you need to stop being obnoxious captain obvious morons. Gets tiresome.

Guy has been a consistent, reliable move the chains WR.
RE: He's overpaid  
PatersonPlank : 9/18/2021 5:27 pm : link
In comment 15375579 HomerJones45 said:
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for the 3 td, 30 yard long, 10 yard a catch receiver that he is. No DC is laying awake at night worrying about Shepard, and he is taking targets away form more explosive players because he is Jones' security blanket. He's this era's Joe Morrison- good guy, works hard, beloved by the fans and of no worry to the opposition.


? He's averaging 8 catches and over 100 yds per game this season so far, and 3 catches have been over 20 yds. He is a slot guy, not the deep threat. He is doing everything being asked of him
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