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White Patrick Omameh Jerseys , Week 17New York Giants News2019 NFL DraftGiants have created comfortable “nest” for young QBNew,273commentsNow the question is
who will land in it?EDTShareTweetShareShareGiants have created comfortable
“nest” for young QBBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsThe New York Giants front
office has been under great scrutiny of late. How on earth could they trade
Odell Beckham Jr.? How could they take a running back over a quarterback at the
top of last year’s draft? Does this team even have any sort of plan? How could
they possibly if they are rebuilding with a 38-year-old quarterback that is
clearly a declining player?Well folks, first off, this isn’t a Giants fluff
piece. But New York has accomplished something pretty impressive ??and extremely
important. This front office, namely GM Dave Gettleman, has built a great nest.
A nest? Yes, a very comfortable and well-protected nest for a young quarterback
to land, learn to fly and grow. Wouldn’t such a nest be better off with one of
the NFL’s truly elite wide receivers? Possibly. But it also might be better off
without such a huge personality involved in the young quarterback’s maturation
process. It also conceivably could be better off without that huge accompanying
contract or the need to force-feed one singular pass catcher. Who is to say for
sure if having Beckham, his persona and his contract in the fold would be better
for the Giants’ next franchise quarterback or if it would be better to have him
out of the building during this maturation process in exchange for valuable
draft and salary cap equity. But what can’t be argued is that the ability to
distribute the ball to Saquon Barkley
Patrick Omameh Jerseys 2019 , Evan Engram, the recently extended Sterling Shepard and Golden Tate is a very friendly situation for a highly-touted quarterback
just entering the league. All four of those weapons are very
quarterback-friendly stylistically, often with quick-hitting routes. Also, the
ability to turn around and put the football in Barkley’s belly is also something
all young (and old) NFL signal callers will be envious of. It takes a village to
raise a quarterback, folks. There are two other key aspects of this village:
Manning and a quickly improving offensive line. Unlike Beckham, there is no
questioning that being around Manning in close quarters is a tremendous
influence on a developing quarterback. Manning can hold down the fort until the
youngster is ready, but more importantly, watching Manning operate as a true
professional with a great head for the position will be an amazing asset. As for
the offensive line, ask Josh Rosen how important it is to at least have
competency up front. Now
White Mario Edwards Jerseys , the Giants line is far from perfect. Quarterback aside, this should be a very heavy defensive draft for New York, but they also
could add a premium young offensive lineman as well. The Giants might have
overpaid for Nate Solder, but with Solder, Will Hernandez and now Kevin Zeitler,
this line now has three foundational players. That is something many teams out
there can’t say right now in an offensive linemen starved league and New York
now has one of the best guard pairings in the NFL.Of all the teams in the league
that might be poised to draft their next franchise quarterback, the Giants might
be the best landing spot for future success. That is a gigantic thing that this
organization has going for it right now. This isn’t to speculate who that
quarterback might be. Maybe it will be Rosen or more likely, New York will draft
a quarterback early on. This is the year to make that addition rather than wait
another year. The nest has been built and built very well. Editor’s note: Matt
Williamson is currently the host of the Locked on NFL podcast. He is a former
college and NFL scout, and spent 10 years working as a football analyst for
ESPN. We are thrilled to have him joining the team here at Big Blue View.
Shepard says he knows leadership responsibility comes with new deal"As the New
York Giants announced his four-year contract extension
Mario Edwards Jerseys 2019 , Sterling Shepard said he understands the deal he signed Friday comes with responsibilities as he is now the team’s
longest-tenured wide receiver.“I’m ready,” he said in a statement released by
the team. “With Odell going down the last two seasons (with injuries), that time
definitely helped me get a grasp of what being a leader is all about, and being
that lead guy in the room. I think it prepared me for this moment. I was pretty
vocal anyway. I’m a pretty vocal guy. That will be no problem.“I’m no longer a
young guy. I’m a vet now. This contract says a lot, so I’m going to handle it
the right way.”The 26-year-old has a year remaining on his rookie contract,
meaning he is now signed for the next five seasons.“I’m just excited,” Shepard
said. “An opportunity to be in such a great place for another five years, it’s a
blessing. I’m looking forward to this opportunity. I’m not going to put so much
weight on my shoulders. I’m just going to attack every day like I have
been.”Odell Beckham Jr. is in Cleveland, but the rest of the Giants receivers
room will look familiar.It will include Cody Latimer
White Kerry Wynn Jerseys , Bennie Fowler, Corey Coleman, Jawill Davis, Alonzo Russell, Brittan Golden and Russell Shepard.“We have no shortage of talent,”
Shepard said. “Those guys are ballers and they can get the job done. When
they’re put in that position, they’re always going to execute. I have all the
trust in those guys. I feel we’re going to pick up right where we left off. The
last five games were the best games we played in the season. We just have to
fine-tune some little things. Once we do that, we’ll be fine.”The Giants begin
Phase 1 of their offseason program on Monday.
