Could the Giants have interest in the former Ohio State burner? It's possible.
In 2019, after a solid college career, Campbell was a 2nd round pick of the Colts.
His first year had some very positive signs, but he was hampered by 3 different injuries- a sports hernia, later a broken hand, and finally in Week 14 his season ended when he broke his foot.
In 2020, he got a new receiver coach- current Giants WR coach Mike Groh. He had an immediate connection with Groh and impressed throughout camp and was named a Game 1 starter.
Campbell was impressive in that first game under Groh-catching 6 passes for 71 yards. But in Week 2, the injury bug struck again- this time tearing the PCL and MCL in his left knee and a trip to season ending IR.
Last year, Campbell's first NFL season fully healthy, he played well, finishing the season with 63 catches for 623 yards (including 3 catches vs the Giants).
To date his 4 year NFL career includes 97 catches and 5 TDs.
Some may remember Campbell's outstanding Junior and Senior years with the Buckeyes and his Combine performance (including a 4.31 forty and 40 inch vertical), and he will be a reasonably priced FA that spent two years (2020 and 2021) with the Giants current WR Coach Mike Groh.
They said the same about Metcalf, but I think he’s the exception when it comes to guys that are super ripped not having flexibility and subsequent ligament and soft tissue injuries on a regular basis.
They said the same about Metcalf, but I think he’s the exception when it comes to guys that are super ripped not having flexibility and subsequent ligament and soft tissue injuries on a regular basis.
Metcalf was injured a lot in college but has been good as a pro. Yeah, it is hard to predict but with the Giants injury history over the last decade or so, they shouldn't be targeting guys with injury histories. Again, can't predict it but all you can do is go off what we do know and we need all the help we can get.
Would still draft a couple of guys in the draft and let them all fight it out in camp. One mid or low tier FA, two draft picks, Hodgins, Robinson, Colin Johnson, any other UDFA they might sign after the draft.
For that reason, and you are probably talking about a $3 million contract, I remain interested.
For that reason, and you are probably talking about a $3 million contract, I remain interested.
I was just going to say this. I loved Campbell in the draft and I think he is a great fit for Kafka's offense. If he is willing to sign a 1 year deal then he would be a great addition IMO.
I'd rather sign 5 John Ross, Paris Campbell, Isaiah Hodgkins, John Washington etc types, even if 4 don't pan out, if even 1 rises to the top. Better odds than signing a single $5-10 mil mediocre player who barely moves the needle. Once the new league starts there will be plenty of options after roster cuts to consider. Other teams 3s, 4s and 5s if given a chance can be our 2 or 3 at minimal cost until our draftees and youngsters step up.
Exactly. Other injuries no big deal. PCL and MCL is a big deal. I would also pass
It’s fine to say, “Sure - sign him to a cheap prove-it deal with minimal guarantees.” Even then, the risk is that he climbs the depth chart, takes a lot of valuable reps, then gets hurt again and you’re scouring the waiver wire and practice squads like 2022. Of course, any player can get hurt, and Campbell finally got through a season unscathed. So maybe he’s a good “buy low” option. He still looks fast, and he has better hands than John Ross or Darius Slayton.
Wrong thread - ignore !