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Should the New York Giants really consider a Laquon Treadwell trade?

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Should the New York Giants look into Laquon Treadwell?

The New York Giants wide receiver corps has been decimated by injuries and suspensions this offseason. The first to go down was Corey Coleman with an ACL, a former first-round pass-catcher that was looking to revitalize his career and compete for the No. Three receiver spot on the roster.

The Giants’ best option in Sterling Shepard then fractured his thumb, and to make matters worse, Golden Tate was suspended for the first four games of the regular season due to a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing drugs policy.

While various negative factors have plagued the receiving corps, they have managed to excel during the preseason, racking up 646 total yards of offense. Despite their success, a majority of their production has occurred against backup/reserve players. We cannot assume they will continue to succeed against starting-quality players.

Should the New York Giants consider Laquon Treadwell in a potential trade?

The 6-foot-3, 218-pound wideout hasn’t lived up to his first-round expectation since his inception into the league in 2016. In nine games during his rookie campaign, Treadwell only recorded 15 yards and one reception. Since then, he’s totaled 512 total yards.

He has had trouble creating separation and hauling in passes at the professional level. He enjoyed a career-high, 66% completion percentage last season — 302 yards and one score. He has just one touchdown in three years.

Treadwell previously played under current Giants head coach Pat Shurmur while with Minnesota. Injuries have plagued his career up to this point and minimize his potential and production.

Why the Giants shouldn’t consider him as an option:

Laquon isn’t capable of being a starting-caliber player in the NFL, and we shouldn’t expect him to suddenly blossom into a quality option after three mediocre years. The Giants are better of sticking with preseason star TJ Jones in the passing game as their No. 4-5 receiver.

Jones has racked up an impressive 105 yards and two scores in just two games this preseason. He has developed solid chemistry with rookie quarterback Daniel Jones and has displayed efficiency as a wideout and from the slot.

The former Detroit Lion was overshadowed by Kenny Golladay last season, despite earning a 73.1% catch-rate.

Jones can be a trustworthy option for Eli Manning, especially with injuries piling up and the loss of Tate for four games. It’s better to reward players already on the roster that have been fighting for a spot than to bring in a questionable player that will cost draft-capital.

The New York Giants need to give WR TJ Jones a fighting chance

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T.J. Jones, New York Giants

With the New York Giants losing Golden Tate for the first four games of the regular season due to a violation against the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy, several other past catchers will earn the opportunity to fight for a roster spot.

Tate is an automatic starter, but behind him and Sterling Shepard, the competition is wide open. Receivers such as Cody Latimer, TJ Jones, Brittan Golden, Bennie Fowler, Russell Shepard, and Alonzo Russell are all fighting for a starting spot.

At this point, Latimer seems to be in the lead for the number three spot on the wide receiver corps, but Jones is making a significant impact.

Better receivers have kept Jones in the shadows over the last few seasons. The emergence of Kenny Golladay with the Detroit Lions pushed Jones down the depth chart, but he has plenty of talent and effectiveness to offer another team. The Giants will need his services this year after injuries to Corey Coleman and a suspension to Golden Tate.

What are the New York Giants getting in TJ Jones?

Last season, TJ played in 15 games hauling in 19 receptions for 190 yards and two touchdowns. He had a catch rate of 73.1%, which attests to his trustworthy hands. For the Giants this preseason, he has looked sharp. In the first preseason game against the New York Jets, he led the Giants in both receptions (6) and yards (72) and caught a 31-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Lauletta on the back shoulder.

His decisiveness and dynamic play style make him a threat as a wide-out and in the slot. The Giants can move him all around the offense and utilize him in different ways to keep the defense honest.

Jones seems to have a chip on his shoulder and sees the opportunity with this struggling wide receiver group. He has left his mark thus far and will earn another chance against the Chicago Bears on Friday night to prove that he can be an impact player during the regular season.

“We signed him because we liked him,” Shurmur said. “We felt like he was a guy that could come in, compete, and make our team, regardless of who we had on the roster. It was more of replacing Corey at that time. When you have a player that’s going to miss a month, then it kind of elevates the guys behind him. One of those guys may be a guy that’s here for a month until Golden gets back.”

New York Giants: The No. 3 wide receiver position has been filled

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New York Giants, Cody Latimer

Before New York Giants wide receiver Corey Coleman went down with a torn ACL, the No. 3 pass-catching spot was up for the taking.

A position battle between Corey Coleman and Cody Latimer was expected to be one of the highlights of training camp and preseason. However, that reality came crashing down which has given Latimer an open doorway to claim the final starting receiving spot.

Latimer has done nothing but impress recently, as his chemistry with Eli Manning has proven to be extraordinarily beneficial and trustworthy in the passing game.

The Giants might have to rely on their No. 3 wide receiver early on in the 2019 season. A fractured thumb to Sterling Shepard and a potential four-game ban for Golden Tate might force Cody into the No .1 spot.

While it’s expected that Sterling Shepard will return to full health and participate in week one against the Dallas Cowboys, they will likely utilize him in a lesser fashion to avoid re-injuring the fractured thumb.

“Cody is probably one of our most veteran receivers. I think he shows that out there,” head coach Pat Shurmur told reporters on Sunday. “He knows how to practice. He knows how to compete. He has a unique ability to make a play down the field. I think he does a good job. . . there are times when he can get behind the (corner) and he’s open. But then there are other times when he’s in a contested situation where he can make a play on the ball. That’s hugely valuable when you’re a wideout.”

Latimer is one of the Giants’ most lethal deep threats. His elite speed and playmaking ability give him an advantage over lesser corners, which he will face being the third option behind Shepard and Tate.

Manning isn’t the type of quarterback to take risks downfield frequently, but when he does, Latimer seems to be on the receiving end. In addition, Eli and Cody have been working in the endzone to improve their red-zone efficiency and touchdown percentage. We could see Manning utilize Latimer as a fade option in the corner of the endzone. Similar to what we have seen in the past with Plaxico Burress and most recently, Evan Engram.

The chemistry they continue to build will prove to be extremely significant. The cycling injuries in regards to the wide receiver corps has posed significant challenges, but a healthy Cody Latimer can alleviate some of those stresses.

New York Giants should seriously consider signing Michael Crabtree

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New York Giants should look into Michael Crabtree.

The New York Giants are swirling down a black hole at the wide receiver position. First, Sterling Shepard fractured the tip of his thumb, then Corey Coleman tore his ACL, Brittan Golden injured his groin, and now Golden Tate could be suspended for the first four games of the season.

While all these negatives surely cast a dark cloud over the unit, Shepard is expected to be healthy for week one, and Tate has a strong case to reverse the suspension (read more here).

However, the Giants still need to look into bringing in more talent at the position, as filling it with undrafted free agents or unproven pass-catchers will not help Eli Manning and the offense succeed. This is why looking into Michael Crabtree could be a stellar idea.

What would Micheal Crabtree bring to the New York Giants?

As one of the league’s top red-zone targets (28 TDs over the last four seasons), Crabtree could bring another element to the team. He’s a fierce player that doesn’t back down from a challenge and has the veteran leadership to help build a cohesive unit that’s falling apart at the seams.

One of the best traits Crabtree has is his health. He has missed just 18 of 141 games in his career, and that is something the Giants have struggled with in recent seasons. He has the ability to handle a No. 1 receiver workload in the case Shepard or Tate find themselves on the sidelines knock on wood. He has recorded over 50 receptions in his last five seasons and is just two years removed from a 1,000-yard campaign.

 

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While he might cost $3-4 million on a one-year deal, the Giants need to sure up the WR unit or they could find themselves in big trouble come the regular season. Saquon Barkley can only handle so much of the load, and compromising his health is something head coach Pat Shurmur needs to be cautious of.

 

New York Giants: Golden Tate reveals why he could be suspended

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New York Giants, Golden Tate

The frequent reason NFL players are suspended boils down to pain management. Most smoke marijuana which is a substance banned by the league. However, that doesn’t stop players from participating. In the case of New York Giants receiver Golden Tate, his story is a bit different.

Adam Schefter reported that Tate could miss four games due to violating the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy. Most use PEDs to improve their game, but this was not the case.

Here is Tate’s statement after the publicizing of the case:

Tate is just trying to have a child with his wife…and it so happens that one of the ingredients used in the supplements is banned by the NFL. While this is a very innocent explanation for why he failed the drug test, he made the Giants front office aware of the situation and they elected to sign him anyway, which is why Schefter also reported that he has a strong case to overturn the suspension.

The New York Giants are hurting:

After Sterling Shepard fractured the top of his thumb, Corey Coleman tore his ACL, Brittan Golden injured his groin, and now Tate is facing a suspension. Worst case scenario, the Giants play week one against Dallas with Cody Latimer as their No. 1 option at wideout.

It’s expected that Sterling Shepard will return to full health prior to the start of the regular season, though.

Moving forward, I expect the Giants to bring in a few new faces to compete at the position. While I doubt we see any familiar faces or veteran players, there is some talent to be extracted from the free-agent market.

New York Giants: 3 wide receivers to replace Corey Coleman

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New York Giants to bring Kelvin Benjamin in for a workout.

With New York Giants reserve receiver Corey Coleman going down with a torn ACL, general manager Dave Gettleman must bring in more competition to compete for the No. 3 spot. There are several quality pass catchers that can come in and make an impact, potentially even more-so than Coleman in 2019.

However, Corey was going into his second year in head coach Pat Shurmur’s system and had the knowledge of the playbook to finally be influential. Hopefully, the Giants can bring a smart receiver in that can pick up the playbook quickly.

Here are 3 wide receivers the New York Giants should look at:

1.) Kelvin Benjamin

A big body that has had very productive seasons in the past, Benjamin could be a solid player to join the offense. He was drafted by Gettleman in 2014, and the familiarity could make him a good fit. There have been locker room concerns from the 28-year-old in the past, but if he joins a group where he isn’t expected to be the top options, he can sit back and quietly make plays.

The Giants will bring him in for a workout on Saturday to try and add more talent to the unit.

2.) Michael Crabtree

One of the NFL’s best red-zone receivers, Crabtree could be a stellar pickup for the Giants and Eli Manning. He has solid hands and has a competitive spirit. As one of the healthiest receivers in the league over the last 10 years (missed 18 of 141 total games), he would provide consistency in that category.

Additionally, he can handle a big load if necessary, recording over 50 receptions over the last five seasons. He’s just two years removed from a 1,000-yard season. Crabtree might be a bit more pricey than the other options, though.

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3.) Pierre Garcon

While Garcon has missed eight games each in the past two seasons due to knee surgeries, he still managed to haul in 64 passes for 786 yards and one score. Prior to going down in 2017, he racked up 79 completions for 1,041 yards and three touchdowns. His veteran leadership and experience would be great for the offense and players like Darius Slayton.

In a reserve role, he could be a great option, but over usage has hurt him in the past. A veteran deal for a trustworthy player isn’t a bad idea.

New York Giants News, 7/27 – The curse of Odell Beckham Jr. is real

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New York Giants, Golden Tate

Good Morning, New York Giants Fans!

First Sterling Shepard, then Corey Coleman, then Brittan Golden…who’s next on the injury list knock on wood. Maybe the Odell Beckham Jr. curse is real.

The Giants are two practices into training camp and are already facing an uphill battle at the wide receiver position. Fortunately, GM Dave Gettleman will be bringing in several pass catchers to try out, including former draft pick while at Carolina, Kelvin Benjamin.

Several receivers the Giants should look at are Benjamin, Michael Crabtree, and Pierre Garcon. Three veterans that can pick up a starting workload and supplement the loss of impact players. Hopefully, Gettleman can find a serviceable replacement on a veteran deal.

However, I wouldn’t be surprised to see rookie Darius Slayton earn more reps and playing time, despite him dealing with a pulled hamstring at the moment. His speed and agility can be beneficial. He progressed very well during mini-camp after struggling with numerous drops early on in the offseason.

Aside from the receivers, the quarterbacks have started off rocky, but both looked far better in day two of practice. Daniel Jones has hit on numerous long-balls and finished Friday 9-of-12 with two impressive touchdown throws.

Nonetheless–

Your top Giants news of the day!

Dan Salomone (Giants.com) – Who stood out at Giants training camp? (7/26)

Ryan Dunleavy (NJ.com) – Giants QB practice report: Daniel Jones goes deep on high-completion day | Full breakdown

Paul Schwartz (New York Post) – How Dave Gettleman is going to break the bad news to Eli Manning

Dan Benton (Giants Wire) – Report: Giants will work out Flynn Nagel, other receivers

Alexander Wilson (Empire Sports Media) – New York Giants: Nate Solder preparing to be rock he’s being paid to be

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New York Giants: Corey Coleman tears ACL in first training camp practice

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New York Giants, Corey Coleman

Prior to New York Giants No. 1 receiver Sterling Shepard fracturing his thumb midway through the first training camp practice, it was thought that Corey Coleman and Cody Latimer were battling it out for the No. 3 spot on the team.

However, it has been revealed that Coleman tore his ACL as well, sending two promising pass catchers for the Giants to the sidelines. Sterling will likely return before the start of the regular season but Coleman will miss the entire 2019 season.

After making comments of breaking out, head coach Pat Shurmur must be disappointed:

“We are going to see the best of [Coleman],” head coach Pat Shurmur said. “He’s the first one to tell you when he came in the league, he had a lot to learn. Now he’s got an opportunity to maybe be a front-line player.”

This injury dampens the mood for a receiving corps that’s extremely thin behind Shepard and Golden Tate. They do have Latimer still available, but it seems rookie Darius Slayton may get more reps after the injury to Corey.

On the bright side, Shepard will not require surgery and will be watched on a week-by-week basis. Unfortunately for both pass catchers, but the better of the two will be okay, so it seems.

New York Giants could cut either Corey Coleman or Cody Latimer

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New York Giants wide receiver, Cody Latimer.

The New York Giants are heading in training camp with a surplus of talent behind the top wide receivers on the team, the question ultimately boils down to — who will earn the starting job?

It seems as if the No. 3 WR spot will be allocated to either Corey Coleman or Cody Latimer, but I don’t see both staying on the roster after the position battle comes to a close. With more than enough pass-catchers after drafting Darius Slayton, one of the two will likely be cut.

Coleman, a talented former first-round pick was confident he can take his game to the next level with the Giants in 2019, the issue is he must compete with Latimer for the starting role. The former Bronco has the advantage given his production before succumbing to injury in 2018 and the plays he’s made to back up his case.

Coleman only secured five targets for 71 yards last season, so he’s far from a proven pass-catcher with Eli Manning at the helm. The general worry when it comes to Corey is his catch-rate, securing 45.2 percent in his rookie season, his best to date. With only five receptions last year, it’s not worth factoring that number into his statistics.

He must elevate his game to stick around in 2019, but the odds are unfortunately stacked against him. The Giants, however, seem to be confident that he can be a playmaker. The value he offers was cut by a fraction when the Giants brought in Jabrill Peppers in the trade that sent Odell Beeckham Jr. to Cleveland.

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Peppers will likely be the primary return man, forcing Coleman to really come into himself as a receiver. Latimer, though, faces a challenge as well. He will need to prove he’s 100% healthy after going down with a foot ailment in 2018. So far, he’s looked good in limited reps, connecting with Daniel Jones multiple times in the end zone.

At this point, I see Latimer holding on to the starting gig, and while it’s not a guarantee the Giants cut Coleman, it makes logical sense to do so.

New York Giants News, 7/6 – Corey Coleman V Cody Latimer

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New York Giants, Corey Coleman

Good Morning, New York Giants Fans!

As we head into training camp in a few weeks, the wide receiver group is preparing to shake out beyond Golden Tate and Sterling Shepard. The clearcut starters will retain their roles, but the No. 3 spot is still up for grabs as Corey Coleman, Cody Latimer, and even Darius Slayton compete for the job.

Slayton, though, doesn’t hold much of an advantage over the two veterans considering his lack of experience at the NFL level. Coleman and Latimer present the best options, but the question is — who is the better fit to win the third starting spot?

Coleman, a former first-round pick, has struggled to reach his potential at the professional level. A broken hand in his rookie season certainly didn’t help him in his quest, but he’s quickly fallen off since. He’s looking to break out in 2019, stating:

“I’ve got a lot of great people around me,” Coleman said, via Giants.com. “Starting from the ground up, you get to build a base. I get to know the Day 1 install instead of coming in halfway during the season [when it is] just game plan stuff. So it’s helped a lot.”

Latimer will not let Corey take his job, though, as he showed ability in his first season with the Giants during the 2018 season. The former Bronco has great speed and hands, making him a deep-ball threat and solid on third-downs. He’s also a big enough body to be considered a red-zone threat.

While neither are particularly elite route runners, I anticipate Latimer will win the job based on his proven production and the quality we saw last year.

Nonetheless–

Your Giants top news of the day!

Dan Salomone (Giants.com) – Best is yet to come for WR Corey Coleman

Art Stapleton (NJ.com) – NY Giants training camp preview: Breaking down the defensive line

Grant Gordon (NFL.com) – Jabrill Peppers likely a kick return option for Giants

Ed Valentine (Big Blue View) – Giants’ 90-man roster: Patience with Aldrick Rosas paid off

Anthony Rivardo (Empire Sports Media) – New York Giants: Comparing Saquon Barkley To NFL Legends

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