Peppers to IR

with all these injuries...

Especially needing surgery mid season. Didn’t see him in plans next year with new GM likely and hopefully.

Whatever one thinks of his abilities you have to feel for the kid

Two of Jabrill Peppers’ three seasons with the Giants have come to premature ends due to injuries suffered on returns.

Probably an unpopular take but I hate the kick returns. Auto injuries.

In comment 15430612 darren in pdx said:

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In comment 15430602 gidiefor said: Quote: Paul Schwartz @NYPost_Schwartz · 2m This means Peppers is done for the season. Paul Schwartz @NYPost_Schwartz · 2m Giants put Jabrill Peppers on injured reserve. He has two injuries to his right leg: A rupture to the ACL in his knee and a high ankle sprain. Ouch, it was nice knowing you, Peppers..

Honestly I am realizing how much a lot of Giants fans just flat out suck as human beings. This kid played his ass off for the team. Was he an all pro? No, but have some compassion for gods sake, he is a human being.

I know Peppers is mostly unpopular here but I like him. He is definitely not good in coverage but I do think he’s useful in different blitz packages and the return game. He made a really nice play on Darnold Sunday. I wish him well.

In comment 15430734 Bergen346 said:

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In comment 15430612 darren in pdx said: Quote: In comment 15430602 gidiefor said: Quote: Paul Schwartz @NYPost_Schwartz · 2m This means Peppers is done for the season. Paul Schwartz @NYPost_Schwartz · 2m Giants put Jabrill Peppers on injured reserve. He has two injuries to his right leg: A rupture to the ACL in his knee and a high ankle sprain. Ouch, it was nice knowing you, Peppers.. Honestly I am realizing how much a lot of Giants fans just flat out suck as human beings. This kid played his ass off for the team. Was he an all pro? No, but have some compassion for gods sake, he is a human being.

I think you're reading that post in the wrong light. I think we all feel bad for Peppers. No one wants to see another human being injured.

I have a hard time seeing him being ready for next year- with anyone

We know his limitations as a player, but he’s a guy who clearly cares a lot, has been a team leader and plays hard every game.

His Giants career won’t go down in history as a very successful one, but he has always seemed like a likable player

Footballs an unforgiving sport

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We know his limitations as a player, but he’s a guy who clearly cares a lot, has been a team leader and plays hard every game. His Giants career won’t go down in history as a very successful one, but he has always seemed like a likable player Footballs an unforgiving sport

Well said. It is a brutal sport. And while I'm no fan of his game, Peppers gave a damn & did his best. At the end of the day...what more can you ask of someone?

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In comment 15430558 Eric from BBI said: Quote: means he won't be traded. Comp pick is what we should have our eyes on

If it’s a ruptured ACL he won’t get a deal that will bring a decent pick, if one at all, so it’s a double whammy. It means he likely won’t be able to play till middle of 2022.

with the Giants next year.

and injuries can happen on any given play - but I've never been comfortable with how the Giants have used key players as returners. Kick/Punt returns are such minimally effective plays, and the risk of yardage-costing penalties or even injuries are of much higher odds than the chance of making a meaningful gain.

Not blaming anyone for Peppers, I understand the need to have someone reliable catch the ball, but I wish they would find non-starters to return kicks or just make it a practice of returning fewer kicks.

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with the Giants next year.

Why? Look, it sucks that he was injured but, he isn’t very good. Re-signing him would be a waste of money. It’s time to move on from the mediocre players Gettleman brought to the roster.

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with the Giants next year.

Highly unlikely as he won’t be able to pass a physical until during the season. Giants have to prepare their secondary plans at safety this off-season without him in mind.

He will get all his contract money this year but he’s likely going to need to rehab and take a prove it deal for 2023.

but I don't remember the last time Giants had so many Game 1 starters knocked out by mid-season.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYG/new-york-giants/injuries/

Seems like they can't go one week without someone else going down. I hope Peppers fully recovers and plays again, but I don't see him playing for the Giants in the future.

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In comment 15430763 Ben in Tampa said: Quote: with the Giants next year. Highly unlikely as he won’t be able to pass a physical until during the season. Giants have to prepare their secondary plans at safety this off-season without him in mind. He will get all his contract money this year but he’s likely going to need to rehab and take a prove it deal for 2023.

Totally agree. Think of Barkley last year. He went down in week 2 or 3 and was just starting to get back into a groove around week 3 or 4. That’s over a year of recovery time. Given that it’s already week 8 that means he’s out until close to mid 2022. He may opt to just sit out next season and make sure he’s healthy for 2023.

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but I don't remember the last time Giants had so many Game 1 starters knocked out by mid-season. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYG/new-york-giants/injuries/

You don't have to go back too far - a lot of people forget how bad the injuries were in 2017. That was also the season when 4 (four) Giants wide receivers, including Beckham, went down with an injury in Week 5.

to look into ripping out the turf and replacing it with grass.

for anyone elected a captain. Besides Gano and Ryan.

Gates- out for season
Martinez- out for season
Peppers- out for season
Barkley- injured
Jones- concussion vs Dallas

Get well Peppers.

In comment 15430914 Breeze_94 said:

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to look into ripping out the turf and replacing it with grass.

The only reason not to have grass is paying for the upkeep. It's stupid that TWO billion dollar franchises who share the space does this.

I know many posters pay little attention to what actually happens on the field but...

He was on his back and a panther landed on his leg and pinned it awkwardly into his chest, then Pep started screaming. It's clear as day on the replay. Just a freak unfortunate landing.

Go back to your rants

In comment 15430780 bwitz said:

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In comment 15430763 Ben in Tampa said: Quote: with the Giants next year. Why? Look, it sucks that he was injured but, he isn’t very good. Re-signing him would be a waste of money. It’s time to move on from the mediocre players Gettleman brought to the roster.

I'll make this statement and you can think what you want but you don't put a safety like him in the slot!!

Can we get some natural grass?
Can we stop using key players as kick returners in non critical games? No more Jason Seahorns please.

I think grass is first up on the list.