Ian Rapoport
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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.
I was in the stands for the clincher against the Colts. Their whole team quit out there, but I noticed #58 running around and making tackles. He looked like the blowout was eating at him and we remember the forearm he gave to Jones, and then Jones got into the end zone taking another hit from Okereke. Getting a nice LB entering his prime and he should be able to make tackles that just haven't happened around here from the linebacker spot in years.
I was in the stands for the clincher against the Colts. Their whole team quit out there, but I noticed #58 running around and making tackles. He looked like the blowout was eating at him and we remember the forearm he gave to Jones, and then Jones got into the end zone taking another hit from Okereke. Getting a nice LB entering his prime and he should be able to make tackles that just haven't happened around here from the linebacker spot in years.
Same here. Saw same thing. Chunk of that defense quit in second half.
….not done at the position. Okereke only has 4 career QB hits so I’m thinking Wink will want another body that has a little juice as a blitzer.
I would be ok with still getting Devin Bush flyer, is market value is suppose to be a one year prove it deal around 3 million. Not great against the run, but he can cover and blitz
Bobby Okereke is a sideline to sideline active linebacker. Plays run well and is coming off a career-high 151 tackles in 17 games.
Also had 53 tackles at LOS and actually played 98 snaps in slot and 12 at corner.
A versatile linebacker that Wink Martindale looks for
Rare to find a LB that can also play slot corner and outside in certain situations
and before Blake's injury that was a great signing. Blake had an excellent year #1 for us.
Both these guys were mid-round picks out of Stanford...Bobby round 3 and Blake round 4. Almost identical statures. Both had multiple huge tackle seasons with their initial teams before signing with us, as well as up and down PFF ratings (each with two very good seasons and two so-so seasons).
I'm happy to bring him in, he'll be a nice upgrade over anything we've had in the middle at LBer since that one year of Blake. I just think the contract is a little high. Pratt and Edwards both seem to be similar levels and they got deals for way less AAV. But maybe their guaranteed money was a much greater % than Bobbys?? Bobby's is close to only 50%.
4 years 40M, $22M guaranteed
One of the premier LBs on the market, Okereke comes off a career-high 151 total tackles, 2 FFs and 5 PBUs with the #Colts.
Also gave a little forearm shiver to DJ when he was running the ball.
Okereke strips ball from Slayton - ( New Window )
want one more Dline guy (Z allen)
havent watch him a guy that can cover whats that?
thumper too?
colts web site - ( New Window )
The money seems fine to me
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Damn good player - speed and coverage ability!!!
havent watch him a guy that can cover whats that?
thumper too?
Here's a clip of a pretty athletic diving INT he made against NE. Impressive.
Okereke INT v. NE - ( New Window )
I thought we were strong @ LB, much like we're rolling up All Pros @ WR.
Schoen is stupid AF.
A legit LB....YES!!!
4 years 40M, $22M guaranteed
One of the premier LBs on the market, Okereke comes off a career-high 151 total tackles, 2 FFs and 5 PBUs with the #Colts.
Something always scares me about Career High stats during a contact year. Can he cover? Tired of TE torching our defense.
Young. Athletic. Ascending player.
A+
Young. Athletic. Ascending player.
A+
boom!
Dude is rocked up.
We are stronger, Eagles weaker....I am loving today!!!!!
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Young. Athletic. Ascending player.
A+
Good Call GoDeep - you were all over this this morning!
Don't know much about the guy but seems like a reasonable deal for someone who is an ascending LB.
Now they draft an LB.
Young. Athletic. Ascending player.
A+
Of the 'bigger' signings ILB down...WR and CB to go...
Is that WR getting any closer?
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I wanted to his @$$ whopped by the giants' OL when he did that to DJ. Good player though.
Same here. Saw same thing. Chunk of that defense quit in second half.
I would be ok with still getting Devin Bush flyer, is market value is suppose to be a one year prove it deal around 3 million. Not great against the run, but he can cover and blitz
Well, It's going to have to be.
This kid can play. All will be forgiven when they each contribute to a winning season.
Bobby Okereke is a sideline to sideline active linebacker. Plays run well and is coming off a career-high 151 tackles in 17 games.
Also had 53 tackles at LOS and actually played 98 snaps in slot and 12 at corner.
A versatile linebacker that Wink Martindale looks for
Rare to find a LB that can also play slot corner and outside in certain situations
I thought we were strong @ LB, much like we're rolling up All Pros @ WR.
Schoen is stupid AF.
Are you drunk again?
Martinez was a horrible coverage linebacker
Both these guys were mid-round picks out of Stanford...Bobby round 3 and Blake round 4. Almost identical statures. Both had multiple huge tackle seasons with their initial teams before signing with us, as well as up and down PFF ratings (each with two very good seasons and two so-so seasons).
I'm happy to bring him in, he'll be a nice upgrade over anything we've had in the middle at LBer since that one year of Blake. I just think the contract is a little high. Pratt and Edwards both seem to be similar levels and they got deals for way less AAV. But maybe their guaranteed money was a much greater % than Bobbys?? Bobby's is close to only 50%.