BIGBLUE01 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 My link RICHARD CARSON/Reuters/FotoglifHouston Texans fullback and soon-to-be free agent Vonta Leach told SiriusXM NFL radio that the New York Giants are on his "list" of potential destinations if he does not return to Houston. Leach was a hot topic only a few short years ago, signing a four-year, $8 million restricted free agent contract with Big Blue. Unfortunately, even though they appeared to be overstocked at fullback at the time, the Texans matched the Giants' offer and Leach returned to Houston. Widely considered one of the best fullbacks in the entire league, Leach led the way for second-year running back Arian Foster last season, who ultimately went on to lead the NFL in rushing with 1,616 yards. It was recently revealed that Foster managed to accomplish that feat despite torn meniscus in his knee. Leach was named to the 2010 Pro Bowl and was also named to the Associated Press's NFL All-Pro Team. A full back who can lead the way would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 My link A full back who can lead the way would be nice. There was a lot of us on this board that wanted him a couple years ago..... I haven ever really followed him since. was he lead blocking for Foster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 But what about the "Cock Pass"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeMesiS Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 There was a lot of us on this board that wanted him a couple years ago..... I haven ever really followed him since. was he lead blocking for Foster? Leach led the way for second-year running back Arian Foster last season, who ultimately went on to lead the NFL in rushing with 1,616 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Yeah people actually don't read anything besides the post headline... Hell if we can sign Vonta Leach this time around, it'll make our offensive line look 10 years younger and Brandon Jacobs a 2000 yard rb. No help for Bradshaw's fumbling though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Yeah people actually don't read anything besides the post headline... Hell if we can sign Vonta Leach this time around, it'll make our offensive line look 10 years younger and Brandon Jacobs a 2000 yard rb. No help for Bradshaw's fumbling though. Bradshaw will cure his fumbling. Im quite sure, just like with Tiki, theyre addressing that if he stays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Bradshaw will cure his fumbling. Im quite sure, just like with Tiki, theyre addressing that if he stays. That's what I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3VIN Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 He not going to come cheap for a FB. Don't need to waste the money here. We have some need with very little money to play with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Of course he's gonna say that, look how well it worked out for him last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Bradshaw will cure his fumbling. Im quite sure, just like with Tiki, theyre addressing that if he stays. And... what exactly would make you say that, Blue? Is it the inability of ANY Giants running back to secure the ball with "three points of contact" like you learn in pop warner or Coughlins mind boggling persistence in starting said running backs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I don't see how this guy can be a Giant when we're one of a few teams who are wildly over the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 And... what exactly would make you say that, Blue? Is it the inability of ANY Giants running back to secure the ball with "three points of contact" like you learn in pop warner or Coughlins mind boggling persistence in starting said running backs? I understand youre thinking. It is something you learn young, how to properly hold the ball to secure it. But IMO, fumbling is a mental thing. Everyone learns how to hold the ball early, but when you try to do too much, it can cause you to lose the ball. I think Coughlin will fix that. And maybe thats why he starts these RBs, cause he knows once the problem is fixed, theyre unstoppable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Yeah that is what everyone thought his first year, second, third, etc. Bradshaw will cure his fumbling. Im quite sure, just like with Tiki, theyre addressing that if he stays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Yeah that is what everyone thought his first year, second, third, etc. Maybe my memory is goin to shit, but didnt he only have a fumbling problem last yr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 When you're remembering him you are thinking of his time as a starter. He was a fumbler even as a backup and back in college. The more carries he got, the more he fumbled and the more people noticed. Maybe my memory is goin to shit, but didnt he only have a fumbling problem last yr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 When you're remembering him you are thinking of his time as a starter. He was a fumbler even as a backup and back in college. The more carries he got, the more he fumbled and the more people noticed. Yeah, I do only think of as his time as a starter. Never realized he fumbled so much splittin time with Jacobs. Didnt know too much about him in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I understand youre thinking. It is something you learn young, how to properly hold the ball to secure it. But IMO, fumbling is a mental thing. Everyone learns how to hold the ball early, but when you try to do too much, it can cause you to lose the ball. I think Coughlin will fix that. And maybe thats why he starts these RBs, cause he knows once the problem is fixed, theyre unstoppable. It's also a matter of game awareness. What's the score?, how much time left on the clock? What's the down and distance? It's as if Bradshaw (and Jacobs) had no fucking clue what was happening. I lost count of how many times Bradshaw coughed up the ball when he was past the first down marker. Jacobs wasn't much better, truth be told. Giants 2010 Season: Talented Team undone by stupid turnovers, shitty special teams, and Shakespearean defensive tragedies. That's why Bill Parcells trusted OJ Anderson....the guy was smart enough to understand that getting the 1st down and holding on to the ball was why he was playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 LOL oh I'll argue Jacobs is a helluva lot better with the ball by comparison. I was having Barber flashbacks all last season watching Bradshaw with the ball. Peyton Hillis is the only RB that fumbled more than Bradshaw and that is probably because Coughlin pulled the plug on Bradshaw. God help us if Bradshaw comes back and this does not get fixed. It's also a matter of game awareness. What's the score?, how much time left on the clock? What's the down and distance? It's as if Bradshaw (and Jacobs) had no fucking clue what was happening. I lost count of how many times Bradshaw coughed up the ball when he was past the first down marker. Jacobs wasn't much better, truth be told. Giants 2010 Season: Talented Team undone by stupid turnovers, shitty special teams, and Shakespearean defensive tragedies. That's why Bill Parcells trusted OJ Anderson....the guy was smart enough to understand that getting the 1st down and holding on to the ball was why he was playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 profootballtalk says giants in five-team mix for vonta leach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 from mike garafolo: That report about the Giants being in the hunt for Vonta Leach - don't buy it. As I said earlier, little interest being shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 profootballtalk says giants in five-team mix for vonta leach Hmmmmm, cool. Hes a mighty fine run blocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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