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Tate & Co. could be good fit for Eli Manning, Daniel JonesEDTGoing into the
2019 NFL Draft there was somewhat of an outcry from the New York Giants’ fan
base that they needed to add a wide receiver with the prototypical combination
of size and speed. Names from the past like Plaxico Burress and Hakeem Nicks
were thrown out there as the type of wide out New York needed to add. Let’s pump
the brakes on that for a minute. You may or may not have noticed that what the
NFL is looking for entering the league is changing. Many of the guys that fit
the “prototypical” mold are falling on draft day. D.K. Metcalf and Hakeem Butler
are perfect examples of this. Instead of “big and fast” wide receivers, the NFL
is more attuned to investing in route runners. Really since the 2014 draft class
that featured Odell Beckham Jr. of course, rookie receivers are not bursting
onto the NFL scene like they once did. But the guys that are having early
success are the top route runners such as Michael Thomas, Juju Smith Schuster
and Cooper Kupp. Contested catch receivers and downfield threats are great and
should always have a place in this league. But NFL offensive scheme designers
are very adeptly catering passing games to what they are given from the college
ranks. What that is are suspect pass protectors and young quarterbacks with a
massive amount of college spread principles instilled in them when entering the
league. NFL offenses need easier throws with quick reads. The ball needs to come
out quick
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the air nowadays. The other key component, and this surely hurt Metcalf’s draft
stock, is the ability for receivers to align in many different locations. This
is true for all offensive skill positions, but with the wide outs, we have
historically seen many big and fast outside threats that align in just one spot
to either the quarterback’s right or left. That is a huge hindrance to offensive
play designers and also greatly limits what you can do with the four other
potential pass catchers on the field. So while a guy like Metcalf certainly
could excel with the Giants and would bring a dimension to the wide receiver
position that is lacking since Beckham departed, it makes more sense to utilize
the more versatile and more Daniel Jones-friendly group of pass catchers that
New York currently has rostered. First off, Beckham could do it all. He is a
transcendent player. Beckham brings all the attributes listed above into one
package. But obviously he is gone. The Giants do have two speedy receivers with
very limited route running skills in former first rounder Corey Coleman and New
York’s fifth-round pick from this draft class, Darius Slayton. Maybe one or both
can develop into more and in the meantime might be able to offer one dimension
downfield. But it has to be noted that a big reason why Coleman has bounced
around the league so much in such a short amount of time is that going back to
his college days he has been a very limited route runner. Coleman and Slayton
will not be the core of the Giants receivers though
Mark Bavaro Jerseys Stitched , obviously. Beckham alone is irreplaceable, but the group of Sterling Shepard, Golden Tate, Evan Engram and Saquon Barkley is awfully
formidable while also being very much what Eli Manning and Daniel Jones need in
order to succeed stylistically. Let’s stick with Jones’ strengths and weaknesses
as a passer though before digging into who he will be distributing the ball to
before long. Per Pro Football Focus, Jones’ numbers are massively better when
targeting the middle of the field rather than outside the numbers. This also
shows up in a big way when watching Jones on tape. He isn’t a power thrower and
is clearly more comfortable targeting the middle of the field via in breaking
rather than out breaking routes. The Giants would be wise to make crossing
routes, slants and other in breaking routes the stable of their passing attack,
especially from their wide receivers. For that to succeed, they need players
with great burst out of their breaks
Color Rush Darius Slayton Jersey , overall quickness more than speed as well as strong after the catch capabilities. All of those describe Shepard and Tate.
Tate is the more physical of the two and has a thicker build that he uses better
in contested situations and as a tackle breaker. But Shepard entered the league
as a highly accomplished route runner and shows that body control, ability to
set up his opponent and sharpness of cuts at the NFL level as well. Both can
align outside or in the slot and stylistically, are excellent for what Pat
Shurmur will be looking to create for Jones to have success with a lot of West
Coast principles and considering his receivers, condensed formations. Also,
don’t be surprised if New York’s RPO game revs up quite a bit more when the
athletic Jones inevitably takes over as the starter. Engram and Barkley are
obviously very different, but they can be lumped together since they are two of
the very best at their respective positions in the league in the passing game.
Engram might align outside the numbers more with Beckham gone, but that really
isn’t his game. He does possess rare speed though and dynamic traits overall.
The same is true for Barkley, but the second year superstar also adds in rare
power for such a good receiving back. It also doesn’t hurt to have Barkley to
hand the ball to or dump it off when the play breaks down. Barkley should be
Jones’ best friend on game day. But none of this foursome does their best work
as perimeter receivers. So
Youth Darius Slayton Jersey , having big, strong and fast receivers sounds terrific and overall it isn’t a bad thing of course. The league is trending in a
different direction right now and considering who will be behind center for the
Giants, this team should rightfully lean in this direction as much as any
offense in the NFL. Whether you agree or disagree with taking a running back
second overall last year, or agree or disagree with giving Eli Manning another
year (or two) at the helm, it’s reasonable to assume that the Giants know they
need a young quarterback at some point.But they might be prepared to wait to
acquire him.According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, the Giants may be looking at
this year’s draft with an eye toward the law of supply and demand rather than a
particular position.“There are a ton of great defensive players in this draft,”
he quoted a team source as saying. “As much as we need a young quarterback, I
honestly don’t know how we can pass on one of the pass rushers at six.”The
Giants also pick 17th overall (from the Browns)
Womens Darius Slayton Jersey , in addition to the sixth pick which they earned all on their own. And General Manager Dave Gettleman has made his preference for
linemen clear over the course of his career. So with a draft top-heavy in
pass-rushers and other linemen, it’s logical to conclude that’s the direction
they’re looking.Of course, there are other ways to acquire a young quarterback,
and there’s almost a month before the Giants are on the clock. So many things
can change. And they likely will.
