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The #Giants big splash of free agency: Sources say they have agreed to terms with #Colts FA LB Bobby Okereke, giving them a new face in the middle of their defense.
It's called sarcasm dude. You couldn't get that @ the All Pros WR line? OK.
Still doesn’t mean you’re not drunk..😂
Haha. I'm not. Wife is due any minute on second kid. I gotta be alert.
Congratulations!
Congrats SF! I remember being afraid to play golf when my wife was due because I knew I’d be on the 6th hole in the middle of the course and get “the call” lol.
@Mario F. FYI - Okreke said this season that he wants his name to be pronounced in the traditional Nigerian dialect, so it would be pronounced O-care-ah-kay
@Mario F. FYI - Okreke said this season that he wants his name to be pronounced in the traditional Nigerian dialect, so it would be pronounced O-care-ah-kay
TJ Edwards of Long at the $ they got; but we have some cap and hoping this staff knows how to plan it going fwd - and fills a huge need. We certainly have some contracts coming up (Dex/Thomas); but also some buttons we can push to find cap $ (Williams/Jackson extensions, Barkely, etc). I like that they seemingly are being prudent - dont just burn $ because we can. For example, glad we didn't sign Edmunds at 4/$72m (maybe that # just gives me bad deja vu?) - and wonder if the Bears are trying to rebuild the '85 front seven w/2 big ILB contracts?
RE: This thread would not be complete without this
I don’t know how to embed video in BBI LINk - ( New Window )
I was going to put this up here LMAO
Everyone had to watch this, I didn’t know our new addition was introduced in the 3rd round as a future hall of famer
Okereke’s fourth pass breakup of the season wasn’t his only notable play during the Colts’ final defensive stand. On the play before, he and Gilmore dropped Raiders running back Josh Jacobs after a 3-yard gain to set up third-and-7. And on Las Vegas’ last offensive play, in which Gilmore proved to be the star, Okereke came bearing down on quarterback Derek Carr and forced him to throw it early.
Three straight plays, all of which Okereke had a hand in.
“I’m just a guy that if you put me in the game, I’m gonna make something happen,” Okereke said.
The fourth-year player moved from middle to weakside linebacker this season, the first time he’s played the position since he was at Stanford, and he’s quietly emerged as one of the most impactful defenders in the NFL.
Per TruMedia, Okereke ranks 16th in the league with 23 splash plays. Splash plays are defined as the sum of a defender’s sacks, tackles for loss, forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, pressures leading to throw aways, run and pass stuffs, interceptions, pass breakups and third- and fourth-down stops. Okereke produced two of those plays in the Colts’ win over the Raiders: a third-down tackle on Jacobs for no gain in the second quarter and his pass breakup in the end zone with under a minute left in the game.
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“Timely playmaking,” Okereke said. “I’ve been a guy who can make plays — plays on the ball, get my hand on the ball, interceptions — but being a guy who can be depended on to make those plays when it counts.”
Okereke’s 23 splash plays through 10 games, which rank second on the team behind Zaire Franklin’s 24, are more than he’s had in any other season (his previous high was 17 in 2020 and 2021).
Franklin commended Okereke for making the most of his opportunities, especially considering that in three games this season he split reps with star linebacker Shaquille Leonard, who’d been struggling with back and ankle issues. The three-time, first-team All-Pro underwent season-ending back surgery Tuesday, and although Franklin will miss playing alongside Leonard, he has full confidence in Okereke.
“I’m just proud of how he battles,” Franklin said. “He’s a professional. He always comes to work. He’s always ready to go. I really don’t expect nothing less from him.”
Okereke plans to uphold that high standard Sunday when the Colts host the Eagles, who are coming off their first loss of the season and rank third in the NFL averaging 27.3 points per game.
“I know the type of player I am,” Okereke said. “I’m fast, I’m physical, I’m smart. I play with instincts and I’m a playmaker. I just try to let that show every Sunday.”
"The fourth-year player moved from middle to weakside linebacker this season, the first time he’s played the position since he was at Stanford, and he’s quietly emerged as one of the most impactful defenders in the NFL."
Were the Colts playing a 4-3? How does "weakside" LB translate to Wink's system?
"The fourth-year player moved from middle to weakside linebacker this season, the first time he’s played the position since he was at Stanford, and he’s quietly emerged as one of the most impactful defenders in the NFL."
Were the Colts playing a 4-3? How does "weakside" LB translate to Wink's system?
colts went to gus bradley last year when the bears hired eberflus (both played 4-3). bradley's system is the legacy seattle system so think bobby wagner role. that system isn't generally a ton of blitzing but the linebackers are asked to cover a lot of ground so it would seem like a good thing that okereke had his best year. both bradley and eberflus are heavy zone coverage (both their defenses were bottom 10 in man coverage% last year).
It’s hard to overstate how terrible the ILBs were.
It was the most deflating part of the Giants all year, they just couldn't get it right. With this signing at the depth DT/DE they hopefully addressed it a bit. Expect more in the draft.
RE: RE: Giants run D - 5.2 yards per carry in 2022
It’s hard to overstate how terrible the ILBs were.
It was the most deflating part of the Giants all year, they just couldn't get it right. With this signing at the depth DT/DE they hopefully addressed it a bit. Expect more in the draft.
Those continuous 5 & 6 yard runs on first down were brutal.
on board now, how would paring him with Simpson, the LB in the draft slated to go around our pick?
Or is the better usage to go CB?
I am sure the Giants would go BPA, but it is a fun thought to draft a LB in rd 1 to pair with Okereke.
Honestly I would not take one Round 1 when someone like Henley later on or Anfernee Orji late on Day 3 are interesting. Plus Beavers is coming back and we will see if coaching staff is still high on him.
on board now, how would paring him with Simpson, the LB in the draft slated to go around our pick?
Or is the better usage to go CB?
I am sure the Giants would go BPA, but it is a fun thought to draft a LB in rd 1 to pair with Okereke.
Honestly I would not take one Round 1 when someone like Henley later on or Anfernee Orji late on Day 3 are interesting. Plus Beavers is coming back and we will see if coaching staff is still high on him.
It was obvious the Giants needed to address their inability to stop the run. New York ranked 28th in rushing yards allowed, with an average of 146.3 yards per game. The Giants' futile efforts to fit and stop power/gap and pin-pull rushing concepts were evident starting in Week 3 against the Cowboys where Tony Pollard rushed for 105 yards, and Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 73.
Kellen Moore, the former Cowboys’ offensive coordinator, called crack toss, G-Lead, and weak side runs that forced linebackers Tae Crowder and Austin Calitro to read, scrape, and locate - it didn’t work well for the Giants. Although the Giants upgraded from Crowder and Calitro with Jaylon Smith, the issues at the position persisted.
However, hopefully, the inability to fit power-gap at a consistent level is over.
Doesn’t stop Giants from drafting another LB in draft.
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but Okereke fills a big hole.
But at the price tag I would rather have Okereke than what Chicago gave Edmunds
just looked up edmunds and didn't realize he got almost 2x okereke (and more than 2x guaranteed). bears gave him crazy money.
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It's called sarcasm dude. You couldn't get that @ the All Pros WR line? OK.
Still doesn’t mean you’re not drunk..😂
Haha. I'm not. Wife is due any minute on second kid. I gotta be alert.
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In comment 16062538 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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It's called sarcasm dude. You couldn't get that @ the All Pros WR line? OK.
Still doesn’t mean you’re not drunk..😂
Haha. I'm not. Wife is due any minute on second kid. I gotta be alert.
Congratulations!
Congrats SF! I remember being afraid to play golf when my wife was due because I knew I’d be on the 6th hole in the middle of the course and get “the call” lol.
Oh-care-a-cay
Oh-Keh-Reh-Kay
want one more Dline guy (Z allen)
Same here. I’d love to get Allen
LINk - ( New Window )
Haha. I'm not. Wife is due any minute on second kid. I gotta be alert.
Hey, hey fair play to you SFGNCG BOL
I prefer Gah-dirts-dah-dee
I was going to put this up here LMAO
Everyone had to watch this, I didn’t know our new addition was introduced in the 3rd round as a future hall of famer
Love it
That was really good.
That was awesome. McAfee is hilarious. Thanks for posting.
haha - that's great
Three straight plays, all of which Okereke had a hand in.
“I’m just a guy that if you put me in the game, I’m gonna make something happen,” Okereke said.
The fourth-year player moved from middle to weakside linebacker this season, the first time he’s played the position since he was at Stanford, and he’s quietly emerged as one of the most impactful defenders in the NFL.
Per TruMedia, Okereke ranks 16th in the league with 23 splash plays. Splash plays are defined as the sum of a defender’s sacks, tackles for loss, forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, pressures leading to throw aways, run and pass stuffs, interceptions, pass breakups and third- and fourth-down stops. Okereke produced two of those plays in the Colts’ win over the Raiders: a third-down tackle on Jacobs for no gain in the second quarter and his pass breakup in the end zone with under a minute left in the game.
Okereke’s 23 splash plays through 10 games, which rank second on the team behind Zaire Franklin’s 24, are more than he’s had in any other season (his previous high was 17 in 2020 and 2021).
Franklin commended Okereke for making the most of his opportunities, especially considering that in three games this season he split reps with star linebacker Shaquille Leonard, who’d been struggling with back and ankle issues. The three-time, first-team All-Pro underwent season-ending back surgery Tuesday, and although Franklin will miss playing alongside Leonard, he has full confidence in Okereke.
“I’m just proud of how he battles,” Franklin said. “He’s a professional. He always comes to work. He’s always ready to go. I really don’t expect nothing less from him.”
Okereke plans to uphold that high standard Sunday when the Colts host the Eagles, who are coming off their first loss of the season and rank third in the NFL averaging 27.3 points per game.
“I know the type of player I am,” Okereke said. “I’m fast, I’m physical, I’m smart. I play with instincts and I’m a playmaker. I just try to let that show every Sunday.”
Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke continues to make a splash for Indy defense - ( New Window )
Were the Colts playing a 4-3? How does "weakside" LB translate to Wink's system?
He looked like the only Colt interested in playing. Good speed and plenty of hustle.
Were the Colts playing a 4-3? How does "weakside" LB translate to Wink's system?
colts went to gus bradley last year when the bears hired eberflus (both played 4-3). bradley's system is the legacy seattle system so think bobby wagner role. that system isn't generally a ton of blitzing but the linebackers are asked to cover a lot of ground so it would seem like a good thing that okereke had his best year. both bradley and eberflus are heavy zone coverage (both their defenses were bottom 10 in man coverage% last year).
Certainly the intel and feedback from Groh was positive regarding Okereke before the decision was made to pursue.
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It's called sarcasm dude. You couldn't get that @ the All Pros WR line? OK.
Still doesn’t mean you’re not drunk..😂
Haha. I'm not. Wife is due any minute on second kid. I gotta be alert.
Congrats man! That is awesome.
Not a bad start so far…I can’t wait to see what JS has for us next
It’s hard to overstate how terrible the ILBs were.
It was the most deflating part of the Giants all year, they just couldn't get it right. With this signing at the depth DT/DE they hopefully addressed it a bit. Expect more in the draft.
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One of the worst in the league.
It’s hard to overstate how terrible the ILBs were.
It was the most deflating part of the Giants all year, they just couldn't get it right. With this signing at the depth DT/DE they hopefully addressed it a bit. Expect more in the draft.
Those continuous 5 & 6 yard runs on first down were brutal.
Or is the better usage to go CB?
I am sure the Giants would go BPA, but it is a fun thought to draft a LB in rd 1 to pair with Okereke.
Or is the better usage to go CB?
I am sure the Giants would go BPA, but it is a fun thought to draft a LB in rd 1 to pair with Okereke.
Honestly I would not take one Round 1 when someone like Henley later on or Anfernee Orji late on Day 3 are interesting. Plus Beavers is coming back and we will see if coaching staff is still high on him.
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on board now, how would paring him with Simpson, the LB in the draft slated to go around our pick?
Or is the better usage to go CB?
I am sure the Giants would go BPA, but it is a fun thought to draft a LB in rd 1 to pair with Okereke.
Honestly I would not take one Round 1 when someone like Henley later on or Anfernee Orji late on Day 3 are interesting. Plus Beavers is coming back and we will see if coaching staff is still high on him.
Would love to know where Beavers is, healthwise
Yes, the run defense was terrible and all the NFCE teams are heavy run teams. Need to get these teams in bad down/distance to impact the QB.
Felt they would be going heavy front 7 and now they need the OLB and the really important one DE (possible round 1 imv).
I thought we were strong @ LB, much like we're rolling up All Pros @ WR.
Schoen is stupid AF.
Kellen Moore, the former Cowboys’ offensive coordinator, called crack toss, G-Lead, and weak side runs that forced linebackers Tae Crowder and Austin Calitro to read, scrape, and locate - it didn’t work well for the Giants. Although the Giants upgraded from Crowder and Calitro with Jaylon Smith, the issues at the position persisted.
However, hopefully, the inability to fit power-gap at a consistent level is over.
Falato Article on Okereke - ( New Window )
Or is the better usage to go CB?
I am sure the Giants would go BPA, but it is a fun thought to draft a LB in rd 1 to pair with Okereke.
Better usage to go CB or WR to me.
Unless they trade for a CB as a starter, not for depth.