Sephiroth Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 You know, we may finally not be a bottom-5 unit at LB for the first time in forever. Markus Golden was pretty decent for us last year, and between Carter and Ximines one should hopefully emerge on the other side as well. If not than Kyler Fat Girl might return to form and become a decent pass rusher again. Martinez was a pretty meh signing, but I thought Connelly looked really good before the injury and has been cleared to play. Mayo is at least serviceable and a good special teams player. Cam Brown looked better than decent in college as did Carter Coughlin at MLB and weakside, respectively. I'd be pretty happy if these guys ended up somewhere in the middle of the pack in the positional rankings this year and I think they might be able to do it. A far cry from the Spencer Paysinger - Mark Herzlich - Some Other Guy for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I think Cam Brown is starting OLB by mid season (if there is one). Connelly as SAM, Matinez as MLB and Brown at OLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 There will never be another Chase Blackburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Joemorrisforprez said: There will never be another Chase Blackburn Ha! I knew I could draw you out of hiding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 48 minutes ago, Sephiroth said: Ha! I knew I could draw you out of hiding! It was a tossup between here and the Eagles message board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 45 minutes ago, Joemorrisforprez said: It was a tossup between here and the Eagles message board. How does that place even exist when the members drag their knuckles and don't know how to read? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Sephiroth said: How does that place even exist when the members drag their knuckles and don't know how to read? I haven't been there in a while, but the level of trash talking was pretty epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I think Martinez is going to be better than we've been giving him credit for since he signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Tempest said: I think Martinez is going to be better than we've been giving him credit for since he signed. My biggest issue and from what everything I've read and seen, he isnt a good backer in any department, and not near worth the contract he signed. However the Giants needed a LB. He isnt a good coverage guy, he isnt good at setting the edge, he isnt good at getting into the backfield. He's good at tackling after the ball carrier is past the line of scrimmage. This video sums up my feelings; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Pretty sure the Giants staff has done a lot more research than the 15 minute fan video. Clearly they see something we do not and they didn't just sign him because we needed a linebacker because the Giants could have easily gone after other linebackers that were also available. I'm not going to judge Blake Martinez on 15 minute fan video and will wait to see him on the field for the New York Giants and it is there that he will prove the organization was right or wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedDogs Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 If there's athleticism across the back seven of the D, and the DL is steadily occupying blockers, Martinez will be a great fit in the middle. Think Antonio Pierce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Tempest said: Pretty sure the Giants staff has done a lot more research than the 15 minute fan video. Clearly they see something we do not and they didn't just sign him because we needed a linebacker because the Giants could have easily gone after other linebackers that were also available. I'm not going to judge Blake Martinez on 15 minute fan video and will wait to see him on the field for the New York Giants and it is there that he will prove the organization was right or wrong. He's showing all 22 film. There's a difference between a 3 minute highlight video and actual 22 film showing Martinez being exploited and outrun by even the slowest QBs in the NFL. And you're right I'm sure the Giants did do their homework, just like they did with Nate Solder, or Johnathan Stewart or Newhouse, etc, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 7 hours ago, BlueInCanada said: He's showing all 22 film. There's a difference between a 3 minute highlight video and actual 22 film showing Martinez being exploited and outrun by even the slowest QBs in the NFL. And you're right I'm sure the Giants did do their homework, just like they did with Nate Solder, or Johnathan Stewart or Newhouse, etc, etc. Very easy to point out the failures which leaves us with the successes. You're disappointed by the Giants signing Martinez and you'd rather have Littleton, that's fine. I'm going to give Martinez the opportunity to disappoint me instead of declaring it the day we signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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