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Shurmur, Gettleman drool over Saquon Barkley's potential
By Ralph Vacchiano | 11:35AM
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ORLANDO -- Giants GM Dave Gettleman has made it clear that he won't necessarily take a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. Of course, he wouldn't say who else he was considering.
But it sure sounded like he expects Penn State running back Saquon Barkley to be sitting atop his draft board when it's done.
Gettleman, who has been an NFL executive for 20 years and before that a scout since 1986, was practically drooling when he spoke about Barkley at the NFL owners meetings on Tuesday. He said he has very rarely seen a running back with the skills the 5-foot-11, 230-pounder has, which of course is why so many scouts and NFL executives consider him to be the best player in the draft.
"It's unusual," Gettleman said. "I'm telling you, he can string together moves and get in and out of stuff. It's funny, I (watched film of) him right before I came down. He's unique, no doubt about it. He's big, he's powerful, he can step on the gas, he's got different levels of speed. And he catches the heck out of the ball and he sees the blitz pickup stuff.
"So, you know, he's unique."
There's no doubt he is, and both Gettleman and Giants coach Pat Shurmur have said they don't have a problem with taking a running back second overall. For years, the prevailing thought in the NFL was that running backs could be found later, and that building an offensive line was far more important. But a recent run of game-changing running backs - like Dallas' Ezekiel Elliott and Los Angeles' Todd Gurley - has seemingly changed all that.
That's why the Giants could be faced with a very interesting choice if the Browns don't take Barkley with the top pick. The Giants need a quarterback to eventually replace the 37-year-old Eli Manning, and Shurmur admitted he has an "urge" to find a "generational quarterback" for his new team.
But what he's seen out of Barkley might give him a different draft-night urge, too.
"He's equally impressive, like the quarterbacks," Shurmur said. "When you watch his tape there isn't anything he can't do. He's really a pretty good pass protector. That's an important piece. And he can catch the football as well.
"He can do everything you're looking for in a running back, and he's a terrific human being as well."
Gettleman said he's heard that about Barkley too, though the only chance they had to meet was during a formal, 15-minute interview at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis earlier this month. Gettleman said the Giants' plan is to bring in Barkley for one of their 30 official pre-draft visits, so he can get to know him a little more.
"Shame on me if I don't know him," Gettleman said. "I think everybody said he's a great, great human being."
But is he a great enough player for the Giants to pick him at No. 2, despite their need for that "generational quarterback?" It might depend on what the Browns do first, but if Barkley is there, it's clear he'll be in the conversation when the Giants make their pick.
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For all Gipper's dog slobbering comments and the constant bombardment from the peanut gallery- It sure as hell starts to feel like I might know some things. First Gordon, then Hogan, and now Barkley... Dawg, am I the man of the year...?
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one. -Mark Twain- "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." -Mark Twain- -
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/shurmur-gettleman-drool-over-saquon-barkleys-potential/269893576
Shurmur, Gettleman drool over Saquon Barkley's potential
By Ralph Vacchiano | 11:35AM
Ralph Vacchiano | Facebook | Twitter | Archive
ORLANDO -- Giants GM Dave Gettleman has made it clear that he won't necessarily take a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. Of course, he wouldn't say who else he was considering.
But it sure sounded like he expects Penn State running back Saquon Barkley to be sitting atop his draft board when it's done.
Gettleman, who has been an NFL executive for 20 years and before that a scout since 1986, was practically drooling when he spoke about Barkley at the NFL owners meetings on Tuesday. He said he has very rarely seen a running back with the skills the 5-foot-11, 230-pounder has, which of course is why so many scouts and NFL executives consider him to be the best player in the draft.
"It's unusual," Gettleman said. "I'm telling you, he can string together moves and get in and out of stuff. It's funny, I (watched film of) him right before I came down. He's unique, no doubt about it. He's big, he's powerful, he can step on the gas, he's got different levels of speed. And he catches the heck out of the ball and he sees the blitz pickup stuff.
"So, you know, he's unique."
There's no doubt he is, and both Gettleman and Giants coach Pat Shurmur have said they don't have a problem with taking a running back second overall. For years, the prevailing thought in the NFL was that running backs could be found later, and that building an offensive line was far more important. But a recent run of game-changing running backs - like Dallas' Ezekiel Elliott and Los Angeles' Todd Gurley - has seemingly changed all that.
That's why the Giants could be faced with a very interesting choice if the Browns don't take Barkley with the top pick. The Giants need a quarterback to eventually replace the 37-year-old Eli Manning, and Shurmur admitted he has an "urge" to find a "generational quarterback" for his new team.
But what he's seen out of Barkley might give him a different draft-night urge, too.
"He's equally impressive, like the quarterbacks," Shurmur said. "When you watch his tape there isn't anything he can't do. He's really a pretty good pass protector. That's an important piece. And he can catch the football as well.
"He can do everything you're looking for in a running back, and he's a terrific human being as well."
Gettleman said he's heard that about Barkley too, though the only chance they had to meet was during a formal, 15-minute interview at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis earlier this month. Gettleman said the Giants' plan is to bring in Barkley for one of their 30 official pre-draft visits, so he can get to know him a little more.
"Shame on me if I don't know him," Gettleman said. "I think everybody said he's a great, great human being."
But is he a great enough player for the Giants to pick him at No. 2, despite their need for that "generational quarterback?" It might depend on what the Browns do first, but if Barkley is there, it's clear he'll be in the conversation when the Giants make their pick.
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For all Gipper's dog slobbering comments and the constant bombardment from the peanut gallery- It sure as hell starts to feel like I might know some things. First Gordon, then Hogan, and now Barkley... Dawg, am I the man of the year...?
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For all Gipper's dog slobbering comments and the constant bombardment from the peanut gallery- It sure as hell starts to feel like I might know some things. First Gordon, then Hogan, and now Barkley... Dawg, am I the man of the year...?
Ya know, that's not the only thing either- I called Derek Carr, Tyrann, and a host of other guys. And you know the funny part- every single time I call for a player, I'm bashed and NEVER ONCE given the benefit of the doubt. Whatever though, it's all good- I'll continue to beat my drum and my tribe will find me.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one. -Mark Twain- "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." -Mark Twain- -
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/shurmur-gettleman-drool-over-saquon-barkleys-potential/269893576
Shurmur, Gettleman drool over Saquon Barkley's potential
By Ralph Vacchiano | 11:35AM
Ralph Vacchiano | Facebook | Twitter | Archive
ORLANDO -- Giants GM Dave Gettleman has made it clear that he won't necessarily take a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. Of course, he wouldn't say who else he was considering.
But it sure sounded like he expects Penn State running back Saquon Barkley to be sitting atop his draft board when it's done.
Gettleman, who has been an NFL executive for 20 years and before that a scout since 1986, was practically drooling when he spoke about Barkley at the NFL owners meetings on Tuesday. He said he has very rarely seen a running back with the skills the 5-foot-11, 230-pounder has, which of course is why so many scouts and NFL executives consider him to be the best player in the draft.
"It's unusual," Gettleman said. "I'm telling you, he can string together moves and get in and out of stuff. It's funny, I (watched film of) him right before I came down. He's unique, no doubt about it. He's big, he's powerful, he can step on the gas, he's got different levels of speed. And he catches the heck out of the ball and he sees the blitz pickup stuff.
"So, you know, he's unique."
There's no doubt he is, and both Gettleman and Giants coach Pat Shurmur have said they don't have a problem with taking a running back second overall. For years, the prevailing thought in the NFL was that running backs could be found later, and that building an offensive line was far more important. But a recent run of game-changing running backs - like Dallas' Ezekiel Elliott and Los Angeles' Todd Gurley - has seemingly changed all that.
That's why the Giants could be faced with a very interesting choice if the Browns don't take Barkley with the top pick. The Giants need a quarterback to eventually replace the 37-year-old Eli Manning, and Shurmur admitted he has an "urge" to find a "generational quarterback" for his new team.
But what he's seen out of Barkley might give him a different draft-night urge, too.
"He's equally impressive, like the quarterbacks," Shurmur said. "When you watch his tape there isn't anything he can't do. He's really a pretty good pass protector. That's an important piece. And he can catch the football as well.
"He can do everything you're looking for in a running back, and he's a terrific human being as well."
Gettleman said he's heard that about Barkley too, though the only chance they had to meet was during a formal, 15-minute interview at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis earlier this month. Gettleman said the Giants' plan is to bring in Barkley for one of their 30 official pre-draft visits, so he can get to know him a little more.
"Shame on me if I don't know him," Gettleman said. "I think everybody said he's a great, great human being."
But is he a great enough player for the Giants to pick him at No. 2, despite their need for that "generational quarterback?" It might depend on what the Browns do first, but if Barkley is there, it's clear he'll be in the conversation when the Giants make their pick.
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For all Gipper's dog slobbering comments and the constant bombardment from the peanut gallery- It sure as hell starts to feel like I might know some things. First Gordon, then Hogan, and now Barkley... Dawg, am I the man of the year...?
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then Hogan, and now Barkley... Dawg, am I the man of the year...?
You said what about Hogan? That's he's a third string no arm lousy QB who's about to be shipped out of town? If you said that, then you'd be correct.
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then Hogan, and now Barkley... Dawg, am I the man of the year...?
You said what about Hogan? That's he's a third string no arm lousy QB who's about to be shipped out of town? If you said that, then you'd be correct.
You said what about Hogan? That's he's a third string no arm lousy QB who's about to be shipped out of town? If you said that, then you'd be correct.
I said we should get Hogan before the draft. We did end up getting him in a round about way. He set a record against the Bengals in his very first and only game.
He was the best QB on the roster last year in training camp, during the season he outperformed Kizer on a daily basis. I said he was the best QB on the roster and he's the ONLY QB still on the roster. So, you can say what you want.
Just because you got you had a shitty time at the game that Hogan started last year, don't take it all out on Hogan. Who were his receivers that game Mark? - that's not rhetorical.
It absolutely kills you to have to give me credit for anything, doesn't it? Oh, first world problems...
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And for the record you don't know what string QB Hogan is this season.
I fully expect him to be right on Tyrod's heels. He's a warrior.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one. -Mark Twain- "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." -Mark Twain- -
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For all Gipper's dog slobbering comments and the constant bombardment from the peanut gallery- It sure as hell starts to feel like I might know some things. First Gordon, then Hogan, and now Barkley... Dawg, am I the man of the year...?
Ya know, that's not the only thing either- I called Derek Carr, Tyrann, and a host of other guys. And you know the funny part- every single time I call for a player, I'm bashed and NEVER ONCE given the benefit of the doubt. Whatever though, it's all good- I'll continue to beat my drum and my tribe will find me.
Ya know, that's not the only thing either- I called Derek Carr, Tyrann, and a host of other guys. And you know the funny part- every single time I call for a player, I'm bashed and NEVER ONCE given the benefit of the doubt. Whatever though, it's all good- I'll continue to beat my drum and my tribe will find me.
Your tribe will be unboarding their short bus with a long name right after they finish licking the windows.
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Ya know, that's not the only thing either- I called Derek Carr, Tyrann, and a host of other guys. And you know the funny part- every single time I call for a player, I'm bashed and NEVER ONCE given the benefit of the doubt. Whatever though, it's all good- I'll continue to beat my drum and my tribe will find me.
Your tribe will be unboarding their short bus with a long name right after they finish licking the windows.
Your tribe will be unboarding their short bus with a long name right after they finish licking the windows.
Brought to you by the Troll who farts under the covers... and likes the smell.
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Your tribe will be unboarding their short bus with a long name right after they finish licking the windows.
Don't get your extra chromosome all in a huff, PatheticG.
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Don't get your extra chromosome all in a huff, PatheticG.
Don't you be calling me out my name dawg. Pathetic is your attempt at mocking me for calling Barkley for what he is. Pathetic is being so punch drunk for a Quarterback that you can't see the forest for the tress. Pathetic is your attempt at trolling me, without ever adding anything of substance to your own posts.
You see, what I do is poetic. What you do is pathetic. Quite a difference it makes when you actually know what a word means.
Barkley will be the #1 pick of the draft OR he'll be the #2 pick in the draft, it all depends on how smart the Browns are going to play this.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one. -Mark Twain- "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." -Mark Twain- -
Don't get your extra chromosome all in a huff, PatheticG.
Don't you be calling me out my name dawg. Pathetic is your attempt at mocking me for calling Barkley for what he is. Pathetic is being so punch drunk for a Quarterback that you can't see the forest for the tress. Pathetic is your attempt at trolling me, without ever adding anything of substance to your own posts.
You see, what I do is poetic. What you do is pathetic. Quite a difference it makes when you actually know what a word means.
Barkley will be the #1 pick of the draft OR he'll be the #2 pick in the draft, it all depends on how smart the Browns are going to play this.
Barkley will be the #1 pick of the draft OR he'll be the #2 pick in the draft, it all depends on how smart the Browns are going to play this.
Browns can't draft Barkley.
It would violate his restraining order against you to be in Cleveland.
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Browns can't draft Barkley.
It would violate his restraining order against you to be in Cleveland.
It's cool, I can move back to AZ if that's what it takes.
Saquon is what will make this Franchise turn the corner and take it to the next level.
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Browns can't draft Barkley.
It would violate his restraining order against you to be in Cleveland.
It's cool, I can move back to AZ if that's what it takes.
Saquon is what will make this Franchise turn the corner and take it to the next level.
It's cool, I can move back to AZ if that's what it takes.
Saquon is what will make this Franchise turn the corner and take it to the next level.
Wait - you want the Browns to take Saquon Barkley, the RB from Penn State?
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Wait - you want the Browns to take Saquon Barkley, the RB from Penn State?
#1 Overall - 100%
I just read that the NFL is going to change the rule that you can't strike with your helmet. Good Shmucking luck trying to bring down Barkley at all next year. Without defenses targeting his tree trunk legs, it's going to be funny as hell to see the number of defenders shitting their pants and have to actually try to tackle him.
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Wait - you want the Browns to take Saquon Barkley, the RB from Penn State?
#1 Overall - 100%
I just read that the NFL is going to change the rule that you can't strike with your helmet. Good Shmucking luck trying to bring down Barkley at all next year. Without defenses targeting his tree trunk legs, it's going to be funny as hell to see the number of defenders shitting their pants and have to actually try to tackle him.
#1 Overall - 100%
I just read that the NFL is going to change the rule that you can't strike with your helmet. Good Shmucking luck trying to bring down Barkley at all next year. Without defenses targeting his tree trunk legs, it's going to be funny as hell to see the number of defenders shitting their pants and have to actually try to tackle him.
NFL defenses are going to be "shitting their pants" trying to tackle Barkley, when NCAA defenses held him under 100 yards a game last season on the regular?
Interesting.
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#1 Overall - 100%
I just read that the NFL is going to change the rule that you can't strike with your helmet. Good Shmucking luck trying to bring down Barkley at all next year. Without defenses targeting his tree trunk legs, it's going to be funny as hell to see the number of defenders shitting their pants and have to actually try to tackle him.
NFL defenses are going to be "shitting their pants" trying to tackle Barkley, when NCAA defenses held him under 100 yards a game last season on the regular?
Interesting.
NFL defenses are going to be "shitting their pants" trying to tackle Barkley, when NCAA defenses held him under 100 yards a game last season on the regular?
Interesting.
Don't confuse pipsqueakG with facts like that...it makes his little head hurt.
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NFL defenses are going to be "shitting their pants" trying to tackle Barkley, when NCAA defenses held him under 100 yards a game last season on the regular?
Interesting.
Don't confuse pipsqueakG with facts like that...it makes his little head hurt.
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He totaled 5,557 all-purpose yards in his three year collegiate career.
Nice try PG (Peanut Gallery) Fans.
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He totaled 5,557 all-purpose yards in his three year collegiate career.
Nice try PG (Peanut Gallery) Fans.
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Saquon Barkley played in 38 games. In those 38 games he managed to pick up a total of 5,557 yards. What is his average yards per game?
- I'll just put it here for you since I don't expect a straight answer... 146 yards per game average.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one. -Mark Twain- "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." -Mark Twain- -
You guys are soooo.... special to me
Here's your boy Sony Michel's numbers last year.... what was that you were saying about Barkley? What is that, 7 catches all year? What is that game with 2.3 yards per carry? I see at least 5 games where he didn't get 10 carries... hmm, more than one can play this little game...
2017 Game Log Rushing Receiving DATE OPP RESULT ATT YDS AVG LNG TD REC YDS AVG LNG TD 9/2 Appalachian State W 31-10 16 87 5.4 44 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 9/9 @Notre Dame W 20-19 13 73 5.6 17 1 1 -2 -2.0 0 0 9/16 Samford W 42-14 No statistics available. 9/23 Mississippi State W 31-3 7 32 4.6 8 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 9/30 @Tennessee W 41-0 11 64 5.8 21 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 10/7 @Vanderbilt W 45-14 12 150 12.5 50 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 10/14 Missouri W 53-28 9 86 9.6 36 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 10/28 @Florida W 42-7 6 137 22.8 74 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 11/4 South Carolina W 24-10 16 81 5.1 13 1 1 16 16.0 16 0 11/11 @Auburn L 40-17 9 21 2.3 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 11/18 Kentucky W 42-13 12 87 7.3 37 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 11/25 @Georgia Tech W 38-7 13 85 6.5 16 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 12/2 @Auburn W 28-7 7 45 6.4 18 0 2 38 19.0 32 0 ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL - CFP SEMIFINAL 1/1 @Oklahoma W 54-48 (2OT) 11 181 16.5 75 3 4 41 10.3 17 1 CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY AT&T 1/8 Alabama L 26-23 (OT) 14 98 7.0 26 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
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