C.J. Board - journeyman who has been on five NFL teams and was re-signed by the Giants in March
Collin Johnson - claimed off of waivers from the Jaguars in September. Played, but didn't show that much.
David Sills - Re-signed in March. He's been hanging around here for three years with not much to show for it. Did spend some time with Daboll in Buffalo.
Alex Bachman - Re-signed in January before Schoen/Daboll were hired. Also been hanging around for three years with not much to show for it.
Travis Toivonen - Cut by Seattle in August 2021. Spent a couple of stints on the NYG practice squad. Also re-signed in January 2022 before Daboll/Schoen were hired.
Trent Harris - Another re-signed in January before Schoen/Daboll/Martindale were hired. The Giants are his third team and he's been a fringe NFL player who has spent most of his time on the Practice Squad of the Giants.
Justin Hilliard - Claimed off of waivers in September; tore his Achilles’ in October.
T.J. Brunson - Spent most of his rookie year in 2020 on the inactive list. Tore his ACL in August 2021.
He's still the only speed outside deep threat. It wouldn't be surprising if he is cut/traded because of his drops plus cap impact, but I could see this new regime giving him one more shot.
Or more cuts may come soon to sign UDFAs or tryout players....
This "fodder" has been around a while. I thought they would drop some of these guys for UDFAs.
Not sure what is going on with him. But the clock is clearly ticking.
I wondered about the injuries to the two linebackers. Could be the factor why, although the one ACL did happen in August. Maybe they feel they don't need the roster spots right now.
Harris is a fringe talent but he knows where he's supposed to be and seems to know his assignments.
also i dont think many of these guys are going to be here too long. i think there are a handful of VSBs still to come.
Harris is a fringe talent but he knows where he's supposed to be and seems to know his assignments.
also i dont think many of these guys are going to be here too long. i think there are a handful of VSBs still to come.
I almost put him on the list...and would provide a little cap relief... but I put him in the Slayton category of a young guy who Martindale/new LB coach may want to evaluate first.
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someone on twitter made a comment he hasn't even touched a qb since 2019 and i don't think it was a joke.
Harris is a fringe talent but he knows where he's supposed to be and seems to know his assignments.
also i dont think many of these guys are going to be here too long. i think there are a handful of VSBs still to come.
I almost put him on the list...and would provide a little cap relief... but I put him in the Slayton category of a young guy who Martindale/new LB coach may want to evaluate first.
maybe but to my eye he's never even flashed. he was an undersized guy from a lower level of competition - and he's never looked above that level.
remember some of those preseason super stars like Adewale Ojomo who at least flashed against backups? i cant even recall ximines doing that.
slayton at least has 13 touchdowns in 29 starts. except for the negative trend line that's not half bad.
What's the downside? The new GM is gonna get the guys he wants but what if you miss out on that one guy? I don't see a downside.
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Somewhat surprised Slayton is still on the roster. I thought we'd have moved him, but I guess we didn't get a good enough offer. I don't see him sticking around long though.
He's still the only speed outside deep threat. It wouldn't be surprising if he is cut/traded because of his drops plus cap impact, but I could see this new regime giving him one more shot.
Yeah I think Slayton gets a big chance this year. He is the only vertical threat we have. The other guys are more the slot type receivers, and of course Golladay is a physical receiver.
I think while unspectacular, I’ve seen enough from Board to think he fits that mold.
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Sterling Shepard
I'm cutting him some slack, since his last two years he played in an offense which only had QB sneaks as a viable play choice on back-to-back plays. Clearly there was a lack of imagination by the coaching staff.
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Somewhat surprised Slayton is still on the roster. I thought we'd have moved him, but I guess we didn't get a good enough offer. I don't see him sticking around long though.
I'm cutting him some slack, since his last two years he played in an offense which only had QB sneaks as a viable play choice on back-to-back plays. Clearly there was a lack of imagination by the coaching staff.
Kid looked like one of the rare rare later round finds almost every other team finds but the Giants find once on a while but Giants haven't in 10' years. Let's see what he can do w these guys.
I think while unspectacular, I’ve seen enough from Board to think he fits that mold.
I don't disagree on Board
It went from 2.4% in 2019, 6.3% in 2020 and 10.3% in 2021.
Also the new guy they brought in, Robert Foster, is also a speedster. Slayton doesn't play Specials either which hurts his value.
He was arguably the worst starting linebacker in the league.
Slayton is far from the only player who regressed after his rookie year. What does that say about the coaches who have been here the last few years?
I care about who'll still be here in September, when I believe the talent level should be a little higher than we've seen in recent years, with a few exceptions like DB's.
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Sterling Shepard
Not a surprise with Jones but the other two still being here are...
Slayton probably has to really shine to make this team. His salary is his biggest obstacle at this point. Maybe they reviewed his rookie season and saw something, you cant take much away from the last 2 years.
I get the sense there will be a lot of turn and burn over the next few weeks with mini camps. Everyone who isnt a draft pick better be on their toes.
I think he'll make the team since he's on the last year of his deal and with the way injuries love to hit that group he'll be needed at some point to pitch in.