Evan Neal

he's either a tackle or bust, trying to move him to guard is a waste of a roster spot because they shouldn't be used to teach a top 10 draft pick a new position three years after drafting him.

Hasn’t had many snaps at Guard this offseason. Unless Van Roten is unplayable or has an injury the Giants won’t rush Neal.

He has not practiced at OG at the pro level. He's not going to appear at RG any time soon...probably not at all this season unless there was a dire emergency. Even then, he is more likely to be at RT and someone else at OG.

Singletary was decent in the first half. He was averaging 4 YPC. Not great, but serviceable.

In comment 16602109 Giantsfan79 said:

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he's either a tackle or bust, trying to move him to guard is a waste of a roster spot because they shouldn't be used to teach a top 10 draft pick a new position three years after drafting him.

Flowers was a good G. Becton sure looked good at G Friday night. We do need to see if Neal can play RG for a decent sample size this season to determine if he can play there next year or if he will be cut. If that’s not in the plans then cut him now

walking around and doing skip exercises. He was not engaged in thegame at all and not one other player apporached him in conversation. he also was isolated on the extreme left side of sideline the whole game. His time in NY is done. He is a bust. Also Hyatt is a bust, and KT is a bust.

High draft pick like Neal that is now playing well moving to guard and don't be surprise if he makes the pro bowl there...Giants now have a long term answer at RT..just admit that Neal is a BUST at right tackle and move on...instead of getting rid of Neal like the Jets did Beckton...just give him reps at Guard where he has experience and success at Alabama where he can use his size to maul and movement skills against smaller quicker edge rushers wont come up inside..

With this coaching staff ... whatever position Neal hasn't played will be the one he ends up playing.

In comment 16602139 GiantsFan84 said:

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In comment 16602109 Giantsfan79 said: Quote: he's either a tackle or bust, trying to move him to guard is a waste of a roster spot because they shouldn't be used to teach a top 10 draft pick a new position three years after drafting him. Flowers was a good G. Becton sure looked good at G Friday night. We do need to see if Neal can play RG for a decent sample size this season to determine if he can play there next year or if he will be cut. If that’s not in the plans then cut him now

yes and theme is those players get cut and move onto a new team, I don't see why the Giants should buck that trend for Neal

we'll see how "well" Becton is playing after a larger sample size.

And to say Flowers became a "decent" guard can only be said when comparing him to the shit he was a tackle.

agree Neal should be tried at guard. He is a mauler who bullies people when he can just move them out of the way. His problem is that he has bad feet and poor lateral agility and mobility, which is why he can't play OT in the NFL.

But it's too late to begin transitioning him to guard this season. That will be for the offseason. And because he was the seventh pick in the draft, the FO and the coaching staff weren't going to do that except as a last resort.

Assuming Neal can be an effective guard, an OL of Thomas, Runyan, Schmitz, Neal, and Eluemunor could actually be quite good.

In comment 16602227 AcidTest said:

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agree Neal should be tried at guard. He is a mauler who bullies people when he can just move them out of the way. His problem is that he has bad feet and poor lateral agility and mobility, which is why he can't play OT in the NFL. But it's too late to begin transitioning him to guard this season. That will be for the offseason. And because he was the seventh pick in the draft, the FO and the coaching staff weren't going to do that except as a last resort. Assuming Neal can be an effective guard, an OL of Thomas, Runyan, Schmitz, Neal, and Eluemunor could actually be quite good.

I’m not sure he would have bad feet or lateral agility issues as an OG. I think his problem is an OT is required to cover large distances very quickly while essentially backpedaling. The momentum he builds doing that (or trying to do that) leads to his balance issues.

His movement skills could actually be an advantage as a guard and, like you said, he could be a huge asset in the run game.

protection seem to be aggravated by being alone in space. I think he needs work in practice before moving into the lineup at guard, but it sounds like it's worth exploring.

Years ago. I would move him to RG he doesn't have the feet to play outside

ok maybe Neal could become a useful guard but why not go get a guy who is a no questions needed guard instead?

Thay can play Em. at guard or move Neal to Tackle or try both and see which works best. Van Rotten was awful.

In comment 16602109 Giantsfan79 said:

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he's either a tackle or bust, trying to move him to guard is a waste of a roster spot because they shouldn't be used to teach a top 10 draft pick a new position three years after drafting him.

This post made me angry because of how dumb it was. Players can change positions on the OL. It happens all the time. I never understood why people on BBI think that this is some unheard of crazy idea

In comment 16602733 Woodstock said:

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In comment 16602109 Giantsfan79 said: Quote: he's either a tackle or bust, trying to move him to guard is a waste of a roster spot because they shouldn't be used to teach a top 10 draft pick a new position three years after drafting him. This post made me angry because of how dumb it was. Players can change positions on the OL. It happens all the time. I never understood why people on BBI think that this is some unheard of crazy idea

and if Neal wasn't a top 10 pick I'd be with you. But there is zero reason to believe he will be successful at guard. Better to cut bait and start over with an actual guard who's played the position before.

Other than the fact the Giants drafted Neal and since we're fans we're supposed to support him, what exactly has Neal done since arriving to earn any goodwill here?

It's obvious he's not an NFL tackle. It cannot hurt to try him at guard and see if we can salvage something out of him. Eric Moore and I believe William Roberts made the transition successfully

in the offseason, when it's too late to know what they'll need in the draft and FAs. Par for the course

anyone know how many snaps he played?

I didn't see him on the field often, but hard to tell with those uni's.