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Rap: Giants sign Bobby Okereke LB from Colts

FranknWeezer : 3/13/2023 6:55 pm
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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.
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Great signing,  
Joe in CT : 3/13/2023 7:23 pm : link
I don't believe we should target an ILB early in the draft, should focus on WR, CB, and Edge in first couple of rounds. If Beavers is healthy should be a really nice one two at ILB, much better than we've had in a while.
Had a good year last season  
jeff57 : 3/13/2023 7:23 pm : link
Not so good before that
Chris.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 3/13/2023 7:23 pm : link
It's called sarcasm dude. You couldn't get that @ the All Pros WR line? OK.
is this guy better than TJ Edwards?  
fish3321 : 3/13/2023 7:24 pm : link
Or just a better fit for Wink? How do these two compare
It looks like the Giants are determined to correct the weakness we had  
Ira : 3/13/2023 7:26 pm : link
against the run. I'm glad to see that.
Good signing  
tommcd66 : 3/13/2023 7:26 pm : link
Young good tackler. Just right, not too much $ for a building team moving forward.
RE: is this guy better than TJ Edwards?  
Payasdaddy : 3/13/2023 7:27 pm : link
In comment 16062539 fish3321 said:
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Or just a better fit for Wink? How do these two compare

i think so edards size bothers me
this guy is prototype size in todays game
still want one more LB, maybe more a pass rush guy
When watching that win vs Colts, someone or two  
ColHowPepper : 3/13/2023 7:28 pm : link
commenting on his play-- he was a standout--said he was a FA and would look good in (Giants') blue
Like that GD is a fan
RE: ...  
OntheRoad : 3/13/2023 7:29 pm : link
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Not a fan of this signing.

I thought we were strong @ LB



Despite Dex and Leo, the run defense was abysmal last year.

An upgrade at ILB is the biggest way to fix that.
Pretty impressive:  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/13/2023 7:29 pm : link
https://twitter.com/NextGenStats/status/1635420528445104128?s=20
Pretty impressive:  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/13/2023 7:30 pm : link

Next Gen Stats

@NextGenStats
Bobby Okereke should make an immediate impact at the second level of the Giants defense.

Okereke generated 75 defensive stops in 2022, tied for 10th-most among LB. The Giants linebackers combined for 87 defensive stops last season, 19 fewer than any other defense.

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You want come context?  
blueblood : 3/13/2023 7:30 pm : link
The Giants linebacking corps had 87 total stops,, Okereke has 75 by himself..

Damn our LBs suck..
RE: Pretty impressive:  
No1MDGiantsFan : 3/13/2023 7:31 pm : link
In comment 16062547 Dave in Hoboken said:
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Next Gen Stats

@NextGenStats
Bobby Okereke should make an immediate impact at the second level of the Giants defense.

Okereke generated 75 defensive stops in 2022, tied for 10th-most among LB. The Giants linebackers combined for 87 defensive stops last season, 19 fewer than any other defense. Link - ( New Window )


That’s straight up nuts lol
More:  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/13/2023 7:33 pm : link
Next Gen Stats

Bobby Okereke was tested often in 2022, facing the most targets of any linebacker (78).

Okereke held his own in coverage, allowing -2.3 receptions over expected and 5.9 yards/target.
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Wears the same #58 that AP did  
ColHowPepper : 3/13/2023 7:34 pm : link
He's a better cover guy than AP was but Pierce more stout vs the run
RE: RE: ...  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 3/13/2023 7:34 pm : link
In comment 16062545 OntheRoad said:
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Not a fan of this signing.

I thought we were strong @ LB




Despite Dex and Leo, the run defense was abysmal last year.

An upgrade at ILB is the biggest way to fix that.


Dude. It was sarcasm. Haha. We sucked @ LB last season.
seems like a really good signing -  
Del Shofner : 3/13/2023 7:34 pm : link
certainly need this guy's skill set.
Jarrad Davis will improve with a full training camp, too  
islander1 : 3/13/2023 7:34 pm : link
Inside linebacker is better dealt with now. Nice work, so far.
Great  
AcidTest : 3/13/2023 7:36 pm : link
signing. The whole unit needs to be rebuilt.
Good add and  
JonC : 3/13/2023 7:37 pm : link
I wouldn't rest on Davis, go sign Long.
RE: ...  
Joey in VA : 3/13/2023 7:37 pm : link
In comment 16062490 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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Not a fan of this signing.

I thought we were strong @ LB, much like we're rolling up All Pros @ WR.

Schoen is stupid AF.
Sarcasm I hope.
Interesting  
gidiefor : Mod : 3/13/2023 7:38 pm : link
Tom Rock
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Bobby Okereke replaced Blake Martinez at Stanford. Not a direct successor with the Giants but Martinez was the last truly productive ILB the Giants had before agreeing to terms w
@BobbyOkereke
today.
Odd to me the money he signed for  
nyjuggernaut2 : 3/13/2023 7:38 pm : link
in comparison to Pratt and TJ Edwards, both of which had a better overall season than Okereke did. Goes to show how unpredictable the free agent market can be.
RE: Good add and  
Strahan91 : 3/13/2023 7:38 pm : link
In comment 16062561 JonC said:
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I wouldn't rest on Davis, go sign Long.

Long signed with Miami earlier
this  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 3/13/2023 7:38 pm : link
guy was in on 283 tackles the past two seasons.
RE: Jarrad Davis will improve with a full training camp, too  
Payasdaddy : 3/13/2023 7:40 pm : link
In comment 16062556 islander1 said:
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Inside linebacker is better dealt with now. Nice work, so far.

not buying the davis thing maybe in certain situations
rather beavers steps up and healthy
This is the first signing I am excited about  
PatersonPlank : 3/13/2023 7:40 pm : link
good player in a big hole for us
like it but a little surprised so much more $ than edwards/long  
Eric on Li : 3/13/2023 7:40 pm : link
think i may have taken the value plays. but i assume that also means they like okereke that much more. he's a quality player and one of sy's guys since his draft year if im remembering right.
RE: ...  
mfsd : 3/13/2023 7:41 pm : link
In comment 16062490 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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Not a fan of this signing.

I thought we were strong @ LB, much like we're rolling up All Pros @ WR.

Schoen is stupid AF.


Well done SF. I enjoy your work
RE: Odd to me the money he signed for  
Strahan91 : 3/13/2023 7:41 pm : link
In comment 16062564 nyjuggernaut2 said:
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in comparison to Pratt and TJ Edwards, both of which had a better overall season than Okereke did. Goes to show how unpredictable the free agent market can be.

Pratt has struggled against the run in past seasons. Edwards had a great year but entirely possible teams discounted it due to the talent he was surrounded by.
I called that one  
Earl the goat : 3/13/2023 7:45 pm : link
3 weeks ago. Along with David long
RE: RE: Good add and  
JonC : 3/13/2023 7:46 pm : link
In comment 16062565 Strahan91 said:
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In comment 16062561 JonC said:


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I wouldn't rest on Davis, go sign Long.


Long signed with Miami earlier


Shit, missed it.
Phenomenal Signing!  
Bernie : 3/13/2023 7:48 pm : link
My #1 free agent target for the Giants going back to when the Giants played the Colts. This is the sideline to sideline middle LB this team has lacked for years. He is going to be a stud in this defense!
Okereke  
Toth029 : 3/13/2023 7:49 pm : link
Is young and an ascending player.

I do think they may add another ILB. Still have Davis and McFadden. Beavers is a sublime contrast to who Okereke is, but he's coming off an injury.

4 yr, $40M. I wonder what's guaranteed.
RE: Okereke  
OBJ_AllDay : 3/13/2023 7:51 pm : link
In comment 16062583 Toth029 said:
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Is young and an ascending player.

I do think they may add another ILB. Still have Davis and McFadden. Beavers is a sublime contrast to who Okereke is, but he's coming off an injury.

4 yr, $40M. I wonder what's guaranteed.


22 I believe
I can't see the Giants adding another LB if significance  
robbieballs2003 : 3/13/2023 7:52 pm : link
Just because of the nature of the position. The 2nd ILB plays less than either our 3rd safety or nickel corner.
RE: RE: Okereke  
Toth029 : 3/13/2023 7:52 pm : link
In comment 16062588 OBJ_AllDay said:
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In comment 16062583 Toth029 said:


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Is young and an ascending player.

I do think they may add another ILB. Still have Davis and McFadden. Beavers is a sublime contrast to who Okereke is, but he's coming off an injury.

4 yr, $40M. I wonder what's guaranteed.



22 I believe


Thanks. Not bad, Joe!
I like it  
WillVAB : 3/13/2023 7:53 pm : link
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RE: Okereke  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/13/2023 7:55 pm : link
In comment 16062583 Toth029 said:
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Is young and an ascending player.

I do think they may add another ILB. Still have Davis and McFadden. Beavers is a sublime contrast to who Okereke is, but he's coming off an injury.

4 yr, $40M. I wonder what's guaranteed.


$22 million guaranteed according to Rappaport.
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the fact that Okereke  
Dave on the UWS : 3/13/2023 7:55 pm : link
busted his ass ALL game against us in a blow out, made an impression on Schoen and Daboll. Remember, they want guys who fit the culture they are establishing, not just stat collectors.
Some guy I never heard of who writes for ESPN gave it a C-  
State Your Name : 3/13/2023 7:55 pm : link
Said we overpaid. But I’m glad to come here and see the enthusiasm.
RE: now  
TommyWiseau : 3/13/2023 7:56 pm : link
In comment 16062511 shocktheworld said:
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please sign Zach Allen, Rock Ya-sin and DJ Chark boom! hehe


That would make for an amazing off season. I really want DJ Chark
Oh, sorry, someone already answered that question.  
Dave in Hoboken : 3/13/2023 7:56 pm : link
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here was Sy's draft write up  
Eric on Li : 3/13/2023 7:57 pm : link
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3 – Bobby Okereke – Stanford – 6’1/239

Grade: 80

Summary: Fifth year senior with three years of starting experience. Two time Honorable Mention All Pac 12 defender. Okereke fits the mold for today’s ideal linebacker when it comes to skill set. He is more than athletic enough to factor in coverage with his plus-top end speed and easy fluidity in his hips. The length is another plus there and he can really make his presence known physically. He is a tough, hard nosed linebacker that will let you know he hit you. Okereke lacks some of the vital instincts and natural flow and he may struggle with how fast things transpire in the NFL. However he is a solid weak side candidate that can make plays in space and give a defense options. Likely an eventual solid starter.

*Last year I had Darius Leonard as a top 5 overall player in the draft, he ended up being taken in the 2nd round and won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. I bring that up because I have Leonard comps in multiple places for Okereke. I don’t see the same caliber but when it comes to skill set, they are similar. The elite, rare length paired with fluid hips can make him a major weapon in coverage and he is a violent player in traffic. There is a lot he can do, and he will be a true 3 down player.

NFL Comparison: Darius Leonard / IND


and for klaatu.


Sy comments just now on Twitter  
MarvelousMike : 3/13/2023 8:00 pm : link
Helps vs run.
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I would've preferred Long and his contract  
JonC : 3/13/2023 8:05 pm : link
but Okereke fills a big hole.
RE: Reminds me of when we got Pierce  
bwitz : 3/13/2023 8:07 pm : link
In comment 16062502 eric2425ny said:
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Younger guy who excelled while filling in for another injured starter who is still under contract so they couldn’t afford to keep him.


From your keyboard to the Football Gods eyes hopefully.
RE: I would've preferred Long and his contract  
Eric on Li : 3/13/2023 8:10 pm : link
In comment 16062623 JonC said:
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but Okereke fills a big hole.


yeah and they could have had long + edwards for almost the same total cost.

they must like okereke. brad spielberger at pff who generally does a really good job projected 4 yrs — $9.5m avg/yr $22.75m guaranteed, $38m total so they didn't overreach.

also interesting is that if they wanted to it wouldn't have been hard to stretch a drop farther for edmunds but they didnt.
RE: Chris.  
Big Blue '56 : 3/13/2023 8:11 pm : link
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..😂
Giants run D - 5.2 yards per carry in 2022  
RCPhoenix : 3/13/2023 8:13 pm : link
One of the worst in the league.

It’s hard to overstate how terrible the ILBs were.
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