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 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.
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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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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 )
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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-
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.
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.
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
Like that GD is a fan
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.
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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Damn our LBs suck..
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
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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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.
I thought we were strong @ LB, much like we're rolling up All Pros @ WR.
Schoen is stupid AF.
@TomRock_Newsday
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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.
Long signed with Miami earlier
not buying the davis thing maybe in certain situations
rather beavers steps up and healthy
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
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.
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I wouldn't rest on Davis, go sign Long.
Long signed with Miami earlier
Shit, missed it.
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.
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
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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 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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That would make for an amazing off season. I really want DJ Chark
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
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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.
Still doesn’t mean you’re not drunk..😂
It’s hard to overstate how terrible the ILBs were.