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A Letter To The New York Giants Fans Who Want Odell Beckham Jr. Gone

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Dear OBJ haters,

I’m here to speak on behalf of all New York Giants fans that think Odell Beckham Jr. is a god-send, and is worth every penny the organization is expected to pay him.

In Beckham Jr.’s rookie season he played 11 games, recording 91 receptions, 1,305-yards and 12 touchdowns. In the three latter seasons he managed 222 receptions, 3119 yards and 26 touchdowns. That’s averaging over 1,000 yards per-year, all while playing in only 4 games (didn’t play the entire game for three of them).

Now, the star receiver wants to be the highest paid in the league; even more than Antonio Browns’ four-year, $68 million deal. Seventeen million is allocated per season to Brown.

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Odell Beckham Jr. wants Eli Manning money, and luckily for him, Manning is on his way out. Within the next two-years Manning will no-longer be a Giant, which is inevitable at his age and current state of ability. Dave Gettleman and the Giants will likely guarantee upward of $25 million at signing, giving Beckham Jr. the money he requires right off the bat.

For example, if we pay him $19 million per-season over four-years with $25 million guaranteed at signing, his cap hit will be $12.75 million; well within reach once Manning and his $20 million per-season contract disappears.

So, why should we pay him that money? And what makes him better than Julio Jones, Jarvis Landry, or Deandre Hopkins?

The question shouldn’t be what makes him worth more than the other receivers, it should be is he worth more than the next crop from the NFL Draft?

There are no receivers entering the draft that are in the realm of any of the receivers listed above, which ads value to Beckham Jr. He’s a generational talent and has the ability to take over a game at any moment, and that’s why he needs to be paid.

He’s what makes the offense continue to churn even when all of the pieces around him are falling apart.

I know what you’re about to say: But Alex, that makes no sense, the offense was TERRIBLE ‘with’ him last year!

You’re right, but Eli Manning had one of his best games during Odell Beckham Jr.’s only full-game played.

Completions: 35

Yards: 366

Completion %: 74.5

Touchdowns: 3

Interceptions: 2

Now, consider this:

The Giants haven’t had any balance on offense since Beckham Jr. was drafted in 2014. Once teams figured out OBJ was the team’s strength, they game-planned for him and they STILL couldn’t stop him.

With a few additional pieces to the puzzle, including a running game and a solid offensive line, Beckham Jr. will be well worth the investment.

Sincerely,

Alex

P.S. If we let Beckham Jr. walk, who on earth is going to replace him? That will just be ANOTHER problem we have to worry about moving forward.

 

The Best Option On The Offensive Line For The New York Giants In The NFL Draft

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The New York Giants are in need of offensive line support to complement Eli Manning and their star-studded wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The question is: Who best fits their needs, and who can be an answer on the line for years to come?

With names like Mike McGlinchey, Orlando Brown, and Isaiah Wynn looming in the draft, the Giants have a collection of directions they could go with their No. 2 overall pick.

If they choose to address the offensive line in the first-round, they shouldn’t look further than Notre Dame’s Quenton Nelson.

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Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 329-pounds is the top-flight guard.  He’s built like a bull, with a broad chest and power beyond belief. He’s rarely beaten alone on bull-rushes or one-on-one match-ups against defensive tackles. His aggressiveness is unparalleled, forcing defenders back and often taking up two pass rushers at once. Alongside teammate Mike McGlinchey, they provide fearsome double-teams.

Imagine what a line with Nelson and Andrew Norwell could accomplish. It would provide Eli Manning with ample time to throw the ball, and a stud running back to walk all over opposing teams.

Here’s an example of how powerful Nelson is:

Watch as No. 56 comes flying across the screen towards the right to plant an incoming defender into the ground. He simply lowers his shoulder will minimal power and send him pile-driving into the ground.

If you’re interested in watching a compilation of the stud guard, here’s a video of his pure dominance at the college level:

The most enticing aspect of Nelson is his agility and speed at his current size. His lateral movement is pure, which is why he’s able to shift to the opposite side of the line very quickly. His agility contributes towards his immense ability to run-block and stuff defenders at the point of attack. The strength he posses in his legs allows him to move through blocks easily; finding his way to the next level and opening up holes for running backs.

According to NFL.com:

“He’s so unique because he’s big, but he’s not fat. He’s one of the best run blockers I’ve ever evaluated, but he’s not a liability in pass protection Mike Iupati is. He’s also an alpha who can bring and ass-kicking mindset into your position room.” – NFC team personnel executive
In this scenario, the Giants would likely trade back in order to stockpile picks and still grab the best lineman in the draft. If Dave Gettleman decides to take this course of action, the Giants could have one of the most daunting offensive and defensive lines in the game.

New York Giants: Our Breakout Player Of The Year Candidate

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The New York Giants have a lot of work to do over the offseason, but there are some players already on the roster looking to take their game to the next level in 2018; one of them is running back Wayne Gallman.

As a rookie, Gallman ran for 476 yards on 111 carries, averaging 4.3 yards-per-carry — not too shabby for a first-year player. In the passing game, Gallman hauled in 193 yards and a touchdown to add to his resume. The Giants will be looking to utilize his speed and agility in 2018, but there’s a chance he could be overtaken by a guy like Saquon Barkley.

Let’s assume in this instance the Giants decide to stay way from Barkley and give Gallman the reigns to the starting job. Although the young back only weighs 215-pounds, he runs with the force of a 260-pound man while also maintaining his shiftiness.

Take a look at every touch for Gallman in the week 4 mathcup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

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There’s no doubt that Gallman runs with purpose and determination, which gives him the potential to be the breakout player of the year in 2018. If he can produce over the course of an entire season, he would be a great surprise for a team that has lacked a true work-horse back since the days of earth, wind, and fire.

 

New York Giants: Davis Webb Releases Encouraging Workout Videos

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The New York Giants may want to re-consider their draft plans after seeing Davis Webb’s new workout videos; especially if they were planning on taking a quarterback.

The consensus that the Giants are looking at UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen with their No. 2 overall pick has been apparent within the media and fan-base, but we must consider that Eli Manning’s successor might already be on the team.

Webb drew rave reviews from teammates and staff within the organization, which bodes well for his stock as we head towards the draft. With another guaranteed season under Manning, we can assume he will only continue to grow and progress into a potential future quarterback.

Here are some of his workout videos:

On the second video, Webb rolled out to his right on a play-action pass, showing extreme precision and placement with tight end Evan Engram. There’s no doubt that Webb is showing his work-ethic on the offseason and what he’s willing to do to become the Giants’ future quarterback.

In addition to his work-ethic, he’s building chemistry with current starters on the offense and saying all the right things to management.

Here’s what Webb said about his meetings with Dave Gettleman and Pat Shurmur, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan:

“I had a conversation with Mr. Gettleman and kind of told him how I felt and my abilities as a quarterback,” Webb said last week after a throwing session with a group of college players preparing for the draft. “I think there are enough people around the facility that believe in me and believe in my work ethic and believe in my ability to play quarterback one day for this franchise.”

“I want them to know that I’m here to be the best teammate possible and work very hard. I know we have a high pick in the draft. But nobody really knows but two people — that is coach Shurmur and Mr. Gettleman. So there can be a lot of guessing and stuff like that.”

“I’m preparing myself for whenever my opportunity comes,” Webb stated. “I get to work out with Eli Manning and NFL guys daily, couldn’t ask for anything more. I am working just for whenever an opportunity arrives. I am ready to play and play well.”

As long as the Cal product continues to show his discpline and loyalty to the franchise, there’s no doubt that he will receive is fair share of the opportunities moving forward. And if the Giants decide to pass on a quarterback in the upcoming draft, that would be a major indication of how the current regime feels about Webb.

 

New Offensive Lineman Has Hit The Market For The New York Giants

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The New York Giants are in dire need of offensive line support, and thanks to the Chicago Bears, one stellar option has become available in free agency.

The Bears have declined to pick up Josh Sitton’s contract which allocated $8 million to him in 2018. The four-time Pro Bowl guard is up for grabs on the market, and he has become a very enticing option for the Giants.

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Sitton, 31, started in 25 of the 26 games he played in Chicago, but saw injury struggles in 2017. Sitton could be a cheaper, more reliable options at left guard over Justin Pugh who would likely garner $9-10 million per-year.

How good is Josh Sitton?

According to PFF, Sitton grades out at an 86 overall, landing him in the “high quality” section. He also is ranked as the 5th best guard in the league compared to his counter-parts. Sitton was a superb run and pass block for the Bears and the Green Bay Pakcers. Adding him would help solidify the left side of the line, and ultimately Eli Manning’s bling-side.

Sitton will be significantly cheaper than Panthers’ Andrew Norwell, but he’s also older and not as durable. If the Giants want to take a cheaper route and hope to find a new left guard in the draft, signing Sitton would be the ideal move here.

 

What Saquon Barkley Would Bring To The Giants That Josh Rosen Wouldn’t

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The New York Giants have an interesting predicament at their hands, and as always, revolves around their No. 2 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

They could go several different directions with the pick, but the options of taking a quarterback or Penn States’ Saquon Barkley lead the pack.  The early consensus is that Rosen would fit the mold best for the Giants, as he brings precision, gusto, and a pocket passer presence in his game.

But the other side of the story has New York sticking with Eli Manning for at least one more season, and allowing Davis Webb to test the waters. So in this situation, taking Barkley might be the best move, or at the very least trading back a few spots and praying to the football gods that he falls into their hands.

The question is: What does Barkley bring to the table that makes him such an enticing pick for the Giants?

The Penn State running back compiled 1,271-yards in his junior year with the Nittany Lions, averaging 5.9 yards-per-carry in addition to 632 receiving yards. Let’s not forget to mention his 21 total touchdowns over the course of 13 games. It’s also important to note that he was the focal point of the Penn State offense, which caused defenses to heavily plan around stopping the dynamic back.

So, what would he bring to the Giants?

Barkley would be a god-send to an offense that lacks a true work-horse back and a genuine blocker to protect Manning from incoming edge rushers. Grabbing the stud runner would immediately provide an influx of talent in the backfield, and offer a dynamic talent to complement Odell Beckham Jr.

In comparison to what UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen would bring to New York, Barkley would offer an immediate difference on the offense, while Rosen would likely sit a year or two behind Manning. Utilizing the Giants’ 2018 first-round pick right away gives Barkley the edge in this scenario, as his strengths extend to pass-catching and even splitting out wide as a make-shift receiver.

New head coach Pat Shurmur would ultimately have a plethora of options at his disposal with Barkley as the starting running back.

Now the counter-argument would be:

The Giants aren’t making a Super Bowl anytime soon regardless of who is picked, so why not take a franchise quarterback and plan for the future?

If Rosen or any quarterback comes to New York and earns zero first-team reps with players such as OBJ, Shepard or the offensive line until 2019, it would already put him at a disadvantage. Logically, it would take him at least a full season to grow accustom to his teammates, which would inevitably waste  two full seasons of OBJ’s mega-deal in which he will be making top-dollar (not to mention Andrew Norwell if he’s signed).

New York Giants: Gettleman Apparently Set To Pass On QB At No. 2

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For the New York Giants, finding a way to address multiple needs on both sides of the ball will be essential in this years NFL Draft, and it might cost them a potential future franchise quarterback.

General manager Dave Gettleman is not afraid to trade back in drafts to stockpile picks, but he’s also willing to take a top quarterback if the opportunity presents itself.

The question is: Does he have enough faith in Eli Manning and Davis Webb to pass on Josh Rosen or any of the other premier level signal callers entering the NFL?

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What does Sports Illustrated writer Peter King think?

“New York Giants: Josh Allen. It could be Darnold or Josh Rosen too, obviously. Much smarter NFLers than me told me in the last few days that they think GM Dave Gettleman will pass on a quarterback to fill another major need at number two overall, and I don’t doubt it. But the Giants have a 37-year-old quarterback who has been average at best for the past six years, and I don’t see New York passing on a good quarterback crop when the chance to get the next long-termer is there. Allen’s the kind of big, strong, developmental player (though his accuracy could be a big issue) who would be a good pupil under Eli Manning and Pat Shurmur for the next couple of years. Or less.”

Other positions of need for the Giants are linebacker, offensive line, and potentially even running back. We can predict a potential trade back that would allow the Giants to find a top-level lineman (Mike McGlinchey, Orlando Brown, Quenton Nelson, Billy Price).

With the consensus being that the Giants are on the verge of offering Andrew Norwell a maximum contract to play guard, we should expect to see a tackle taken in the draft, since we surely can’t expect Ereck Flowers to hold down the fort at left tackle.

The question is, when and who?

There’s no doubt Gettleman needs to address the offensive line, especially if Manning will remain the starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. If Norwell receives a lucrative deal, the only other way to address the line will be through the draft, so that can be considered a near guarantee.

New York Giants To Potentially Release Two Wide Receivers

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For the New York Giants, shedding some cap-space and adding several key additions to the team is essential, but the question is: Who should the Giants cut to save money?

Will they be cut?

ESPN’s Jordan Raanan thinks that both Brandon Marshall and Dwayne Harris will be casualties of war once free agency comes rolling around.Marshall is only two-seasons removed from a 1,500-yard, 14 touchdown campaign. Marshall struggled to gain chemistry with quarterback Eli Manning in 2017, failing to reel in several key receptions that ultimately cost the Giants a few games. His value just simply isn’t worth $5 million in 2018 which will result in his letting go.

Dwayne Harris on the other hand was signed to be the Giants’ top kick returning options, and he succeeded in his first season with Big Blue. Harris also was the teams best special teams gunner, but his value as a wide receiver was far from good. Cutting Harris would give the Giants an additional $2.5 million in cap-space for the upcoming season.

The bottom line, ridding themselves of these two wide receivers would give the Giants more money to work with, and it would rescind the low-value signings that Jerry Reese plagued the team with.

 

Eli Apple Trying To Resurrect Relationship With Landon Collins

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Well, it seems as if the New York Giants front-office overhaul is finally spurring the change in culture the team so desperately needed.

Cornerback Eli Apple plagued the team with bad energy and drama throughout the 2017 season. He was suspended in the season finale and was torn apart by teammates on a weekly basis.

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He was continuosly attacked by star safety Landon Collins and not to mention the fan base. But Apple might finally be turning a corner, as he took to Instagram to refurbish his relationship with Collins.

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Apple is actually trying!

Apple posted a picture of him standing next to Collins, expressing how excited he is to get back to playing.

Of course, we can’t let Apple off the hook just yet, but at the very least we can assume he’s trending in the right direction.

It’s also safe to say Dave Gettleman made it very clear to the young corner that any more drama would result in the end of his career with the Giants, and would likely spell trouble for him in the future with any NFL team.

The change in culture is exactly what the team and Apple needed, as the shenanigans that ensued last season won’t be tolerated in ’18.

What The New York Giants’ Offensive Line Might Look Like In 2018

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The No. 1 priority for the New York Giants this offseason will undoubtedly be solving the issues on the offensive line and finding solid replacements for Justin Pugh and Weston Richburg.

There are several options on the free agent market, but they might run the Giants more than they are willing to spend.

Let’s take a look at who might be on the starting line come September of 2018:

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1.) LT Nate Solder

The New York Giants will surely be moving on from Ereck Flowers at left tackle this offseason, and the only guy that is proven and would fit the bill in free agency is New England Patriots’ Nate Solder. Left tackles in the NFL make a killing, and good ones can run any given team upwards of $10 million per-season, but it’s worth it in the long run.

Signing Solder would put the Giants in a great position moving forward, as Eli Manning will have the protection he needs and his heir won’t have a worry from his blind-side.

Solder would cost the Giants somewhere in the $10-12 million per-season range, which is not ideal for a team trying to cut back on big contracts. But with the cap-space climbing every year, singing Solder to a long-term deal would be worth it in the end. His worth will end up being solid in a year or two when players worse than him are making $10 million on a yearly basis.

2.) LG Andrew Norwell

For the Giants to secure Carolina Panthers’ guard Andrew Norwell to a contract, they will have to offer him a solid deal. Somewhere in the $8-10 million range would likely suffice. By guaranteeing him a hefty signing-bonus they might even be able to cut that number down significantly.

Snagging both Norwell and Solder to secure the left side of the line for years to come would be a significant upgrade, and it would provide an influx of durability and quality. Norwell was previously an undrafted free agent under Dave Gettleman, so the connection is there between the star offensive lineman and Giants’ general manager. If Gettleman decides to reconnect with Norwell, you can expect to see extreme value out of this pickup.

3.) C Brett Jones

Re-signing center Brett Jones should be a priority for the Giants, as his play was valiant in 2017. Jones’ contract only allocated about $1.4 million in the final year of his rookie deal.

Plugging him in as the starter at center in 2018 would be a high-upside and value choice, as he would likely only be offered $2-4 million per-season. For that price, Jones should be re-signed yesterday.

4.) RG D.J. Fluker

Right guard D.J. Fluer performed well in 2017, showing that his first-round value is still there. Fluker believes he deserves a generous contract after his performance in 2017, but one decent year won’t get him the money he’s seeking.

We should expect to see the Giants offer him anywhere from $4-5 million per-season, which is a solid investment considering his potential.

5.) RT Desmond Harris

West Georgia’s Desmond Harrison is a very interesting and exciting player coming out of college this year. Harrison has all of the tools to become a starting tackle in the NFL as soon as he gets scooped up in the draft. Scouts have him being taken no later than the second-round, especially considering his size (6-foot-7, 300-pounds).

Harrison was formerly at Texas University but was released due to failed drug tests (what player doesn’t smoke weed?). His potential is sky-high and it seems as if he’s solved the issues that plagued him earlier in his college career. He would be an extreme value pick for the Giants, and if they choose to trade back he could be one of the steals of the draft in the second-round.

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The entire offensive line would run the Giants about $33 million dollars. That’s $13 million more than Eli Manning makes alone, so we can consider that a solid investment considering he needs the protection to succeed.