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OT Yodny Cajuste visiting the Giants tomorrow

No1MDGiantsFan : 5/22/2023 8:37 am
Per Pelissero “ Former #Patriots OT Yodny Cajuste will be visiting the #Jets today and the #Giants tomorrow, per source.”
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/22/2023 8:45 am : link
Tom Pelissero
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Former #Patriots OT Yodny Cajuste will be visiting the #Jets today and the #Giants tomorrow, per source.
Drafted by NE in 2019  
Jolly Blue Giant : 5/22/2023 8:48 am : link
In the 3rd rd. Placed on the NFI list his rookie season. Was sent to IR in 2020. Placed on IR 2021. Had some starts in 2022. Placed on IR in 2023.
RE: Drafted by NE in 2019  
Ivan15 : 5/22/2023 8:54 am : link
In comment 16120903 Jolly Blue Giant said:
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In the 3rd rd. Placed on the NFI list his rookie season. Was sent to IR in 2020. Placed on IR 2021. Had some starts in 2022. Placed on IR in 2023.
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Candidate for the All IR team. Not ‘dependable’ even as the swing tackle.
Here’s  
Y28 : 5/22/2023 8:59 am : link
hoping his Jets visit goes well and they sign him…….
So ....  
FStubbs : 5/22/2023 9:00 am : link
.... Sounds like another Matt Peart.
Not exactly dependable in the smart, Tough and dependable scale  
George from PA : 5/22/2023 9:15 am : link
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I would  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/22/2023 9:21 am : link
not completely discount him. This is a guy who New England was high on, but it did not work out because of injuries. He actually signed his RFA tender in March before the Patriots cut him a few days ago.

Like a couple of other guys on the roster vying for back-up spots, this is another relatively high draft pick from another team who could restart his career here.
We can use all the OT  
Everyone Relax : 5/22/2023 9:42 am : link
depth we can get. No issues with a high upside, hopefully low cost guy
The  
AcidTest : 5/22/2023 9:46 am : link
Patriots released him on the 18th, saving about $2.7M in cap space. That amount will of course be reduced by the salary of whoever eventually replaces him.

As others have said, he has hardly played since being drafted in 2019. But there is no harm in bringing him in for a visit. Our swing tackles right now are Phillips, Peart, Hamilton, and Cunningham, who are all journeymen at best.
If he is healthy  
Sy'56 : 5/22/2023 9:59 am : link
He is a better option than Peart by a solid margin.
RE: I would  
k2tampa : 5/22/2023 10:06 am : link
In comment 16120928 Eric from BBI said:
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not completely discount him. This is a guy who New England was high on, but it did not work out because of injuries. He actually signed his RFA tender in March before the Patriots cut him a few days ago.

Like a couple of other guys on the roster vying for back-up spots, this is another relatively high draft pick from another team who could restart his career here.


Was benched after the first series of his third start early last year when he allowed a strip sack. Didn't start again. He gave up QB pressures on almost 10 percent of his pass plays. Maybe he can move inside?

On a side note, for those who like to bash the Giants drafting, Belichik had 10 picks in 2019. This release means all 10 are gone. One left by free agency. Just a bad draft year? The Giants still have Jones, Lawrence, Ximines, and Slayton, and Love just left. After the draft the Pats were roundly given one of the highest grades for their picks. Only 2 had any impact, Damien Harris at RB and 5th round punter Jake Bailey. Harris recently left NE and signed with the Bills, posting a "Free at Last" Instagram message after signing.
k2tampa  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/22/2023 10:09 am : link
But also note that a division rival is bringing him in, like when the Commanders brought in Nick Gates.

Not saying the guy is a stud, but he gets cut and both New York teams ask him to come visit immediately.
sure is a winding road for this kid  
ColHowPepper : 5/22/2023 10:12 am : link
But how do you sign a RFA tender in March and be placed on IR in ??month 2023 before being cut this month? k2Tampa's post is cautionary re. % pressures on passing plays, yet Sy' is 'relatively' high on him, at least w/r/t Peart, which is not saying a ton.
Only acceptable if you are carrying 2 backup OTs or if  
Bob in Newburgh : 5/22/2023 10:20 am : link
your starting RT is Plan A for backing up starting LT.

You do not want him on the blindside.
It can't hurt to bring him in and take a look.  
Klaatu : 5/22/2023 10:21 am : link
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I am all for this. Depth at tackle is not great.  
Vin_Cuccs : 5/22/2023 10:26 am : link
I like Tyre Phillips more than most, but he is far from dependable, and probably better suited at guard than tackle.

After that, we are into guys like Matt Peart and Devery Henderson playing meaningful snaps in the event of an injury.
If he visits the Jets first  
Jay on the Island : 5/22/2023 10:32 am : link
I doubt that he makes it to his visit here. The Jets OT situation is a mess and Cajuste could have a legit shot at starting there.
RE: If he visits the Jets first  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/22/2023 11:52 am : link
In comment 16120978 Jay on the Island said:
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I doubt that he makes it to his visit here. The Jets OT situation is a mess and Cajuste could have a legit shot at starting there.


Good point.
Sometimes guys need a fresh start  
Rudy5757 : 5/22/2023 12:57 pm : link
If he can fix the injury situation maybe we can develop him as a backup. Its not like our backups are any good right now.
RE: If he is healthy  
5BowlsSoon : 5/22/2023 1:27 pm : link
In comment 16120951 Sy'56 said:
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He is a better option than Peart by a solid margin.


If is the key word….sounds like another headache we don’t need. I’ve had it with guys who can’t stay healthy.
RE: sure is a winding road for this kid  
k2tampa : 5/22/2023 1:30 pm : link
In comment 16120962 ColHowPepper said:
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But how do you sign a RFA tender in March and be placed on IR in ??month 2023 before being cut this month? k2Tampa's post is cautionary re. % pressures on passing plays, yet Sy' is 'relatively' high on him, at least w/r/t Peart, which is not saying a ton.


I can't find anything that says he was placed on IR in 2023. He was on the active roster for their last game (Jan. 8). There is no IR in the off season. He signed his tender in March and was cut last week.
RE: If he is healthy  
k2tampa : 5/22/2023 2:01 pm : link
In comment 16120951 Sy'56 said:
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He is a better option than Peart by a solid margin.


Not sure why. They were rated basically equally coming out (Peart actually was a little higher in most places). And to be fair, Peart probably performed a little better when given the chance, though neither was stellar. Heck, he started 5 (the last 4 at left tackle) games in 2021 when Thomas was hurt and the 4 win Giants went 2-3, and just lost 20-17 to the Chiefs on the road. In 156 pass attempts he gave 2 sacks. Then Judge's coaching staff decided he wasn't tough enough. Peart has given up pressures on 6.7 percent of his pass blocking plays. Cajuste's rate is over 9 percent.
Yeah, I don't know why someone  
RollBlue : 5/22/2023 2:38 pm : link
would say this guy's a better option than Peart by a solid margin. There's absolutely no evidence for that, just inherent bias. Let's see if Peart improves under this coaching staff.

Also, Phillips was not a train wreck last year either. Some people expect backups to play like all-pros, not realistic.
RE: Yeah, I don't know why someone  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/22/2023 3:28 pm : link
In comment 16121183 RollBlue said:
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would say this guy's a better option than Peart by a solid margin. There's absolutely no evidence for that, just inherent bias. Let's see if Peart improves under this coaching staff.

Also, Phillips was not a train wreck last year either. Some people expect backups to play like all-pros, not realistic.


You do realize Sy scouted both players in college.
RE: RE: Yeah, I don't know why someone  
k2tampa : 5/22/2023 5:36 pm : link
In comment 16121225 Eric from BBI said:
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In comment 16121183 RollBlue said:


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would say this guy's a better option than Peart by a solid margin. There's absolutely no evidence for that, just inherent bias. Let's see if Peart improves under this coaching staff.

Also, Phillips was not a train wreck last year either. Some people expect backups to play like all-pros, not realistic.



You do realize Sy scouted both players in college.


And we have seen them both in the pros. Based on that Peart has been marginally better, and played at left tackle.
k2tampa  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/22/2023 6:29 pm : link
My apologies, I didn't realize you were so familiar with the ins and outs of both players at the pro level in terms of their potential in helping the 2023 squad.
RE: k2tampa  
k2tampa : 5/22/2023 8:48 pm : link
In comment 16121344 Eric from BBI said:
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My apologies, I didn't realize you were so familiar with the ins and outs of both players at the pro level in terms of their potential in helping the 2023 squad.


Wow. Harsh. I told you once back in the early 2000s why my job allowed me to read the site but not post. I also know the facts are one guy, who only plays right tackle, has given up more sacks and pressures than the other, who has started one more game (6) and played four of them at left tackle. Both have done little. Both have significant injury histories. It's highly unlikely either ever makes an impact. I do know from what I have seen I don't want Cajuste guarding Jones' backside, something Peart did for 4 games (2 of which they won along with a 20-17 loss to Super Bowl bound KC on the road). Cajuste is significantly better? Not based on their play. Yeah, that's just my opinion based on the numbers and what I've seen of both. Others can think differently if they want. It's a free country.

Love what Sy does, read it all, enjoy it, and take it for what it is, one man's opinions. He has big misses every year. Adebawore? Simpson? Torrance? Wimpler? Washington? He had Haskins as his top QB is 2019. Said he was intelligent and understood concepts (yet couldn't read defenses) and wouldn't be a "troublemaker". He had Billy Price as the fifth best interior lineman in 2018, right being Isaiah Wynn (Giants fans know how both turned out). DeAndre Baker? "Another safe pick here that may have a limited upside, but at this position you just want reliable. That is Baker in a nutshell."

"Scouting", no matter who is doing it and whatever their background, is an inexact endeavor. No one is infallible, even the guys who work for NFL teams.
RE: Not exactly dependable in the smart, Tough and dependable scale  
Wildcardgiants : 5/22/2023 9:25 pm : link
In comment 16120923 George from PA said:
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God... for the 19999th time. Dabs said 100 times, "dependable" has nothing to do with health. It's about being depended upon to be in the right place at the right time on the field, showing up on time for meetings, working hard at practice, sticking to rehab schedules, etc., etc, etc.
RE: RE: k2tampa  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/22/2023 9:33 pm : link
In comment 16121422 k2tampa said:
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In comment 16121344 Eric from BBI said:


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My apologies, I didn't realize you were so familiar with the ins and outs of both players at the pro level in terms of their potential in helping the 2023 squad.



Wow. Harsh. I told you once back in the early 2000s why my job allowed me to read the site but not post. I also know the facts are one guy, who only plays right tackle, has given up more sacks and pressures than the other, who has started one more game (6) and played four of them at left tackle. Both have done little. Both have significant injury histories. It's highly unlikely either ever makes an impact. I do know from what I have seen I don't want Cajuste guarding Jones' backside, something Peart did for 4 games (2 of which they won along with a 20-17 loss to Super Bowl bound KC on the road). Cajuste is significantly better? Not based on their play. Yeah, that's just my opinion based on the numbers and what I've seen of both. Others can think differently if they want. It's a free country.

Love what Sy does, read it all, enjoy it, and take it for what it is, one man's opinions. He has big misses every year. Adebawore? Simpson? Torrance? Wimpler? Washington? He had Haskins as his top QB is 2019. Said he was intelligent and understood concepts (yet couldn't read defenses) and wouldn't be a "troublemaker". He had Billy Price as the fifth best interior lineman in 2018, right being Isaiah Wynn (Giants fans know how both turned out). DeAndre Baker? "Another safe pick here that may have a limited upside, but at this position you just want reliable. That is Baker in a nutshell."

"Scouting", no matter who is doing it and whatever their background, is an inexact endeavor. No one is infallible, even the guys who work for NFL teams.


So you're saying Schoen is an idiot for having come visit? Gotcha.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/23/2023 2:03 pm : link
Art Stapleton
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I'm told free agent OT Yodny Cajuste is indeed visiting with #NYGiants today as anticipated, per source.

Former Patriot could be option to add to swing/depth tackle with starter experience if price fits. Cajuste reportedly met with Jets yesterday.
He signed with the Jets  
Anakim : 5/30/2023 7:46 am : link
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