the important question is where the contract ranks towards the final year of the contract. I think it's going to look like a solid signing 2-3 years from now.Seems ok in a vacuum, but with that said it makes him around the 20th highest paid WR in the NFL. Not sure if that's really where Shepard would stack up.
Shepard might be better utilized if we had a different QB. I am a big fan of the giants but was never a fan of Eli.No team has compounded personnel decision mistakes as much as the Giants. It all started with not letting go of Eli. His poor play and contract has been the anchor that keeps sinking them. Now we trade Beckham walk and we overpay Shepard.
the important question is where the contract ranks towards the final year of the contract. I think it's going to look like a solid signing 2-3 years from now.
I think his ceiling is Amani Toomer levels of production. And if that becomes true, then it's a really good deal.Sterling Shepard is a really really good receiver. He just happened to be playing on the same team as a top 3 receiver in the NFL. I don’t hate this deal.
I am with you Chief. 70% of BigBlueView.com agrees with you, but there is the absurd 30% that are glad OBJ is gone and still believe in Eli, smhNo team has compounded personnel decision mistakes as much as the Giants. It all started with not letting go of Eli. His poor play and contract has been the anchor that keeps sinking them. Now we trade Beckham walk and we overpay Shepard.
Giants should have drafted or signed a QB at least 2 years ago. Too many defended Eli with the "no OL" argument. All the while watching him make one bonehead play after another. I was not a fan of trading Beckham but has been at times a distraction, and missed a lot of games. Getting a 1st, 3rd and a starter on D was not a horrible move. What they do with the picks is the key. Does this mean they think Shephard is their #1? Not so sure on that one.No team has compounded personnel decision mistakes as much as the Giants. It all started with not letting go of Eli. His poor play and contract has been the anchor that keeps sinking them. Now we trade Beckham walk and we overpay Shepard.
There are some quality guys still out there, some coming injuries and somebbn with questionable character issues. Martavis Bryant, Dez Bryant, Demaryius Thomas, Michael Crabtree, Dontrell Inman. Shepard is a safe pick, you know what your getting, but I'm not sure his numbers would bw the same if ODB is not taking up so much intetest on the other side of the field. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
I like this deal. Shep is an outstanding player with a bright future. Eli's successor really likes this deal.
Defenses will be keyed in on Barkley. Shepard and Tate are versatile in that they can play outside and in the slot. These guys will be moving around the formation a lot. They also love Engram in the 'big slot' role. Engram is the key. If he's healthy the 4 of them (SB, GT, SS, EE) will be catching a lot of balls.We will see how good he is without the defense preoccupied with ODB? I have an open mind about it but he will have to show results even with a subpar QB throwing the ball.
For the Giants it's gonna cost a 2nd for Rosen. Their only 3rd is the second to last pick of the round so barely a 3rdDefenses will be keyed in on Barkley. Shepard and Tate are versatile in that they can play outside and in the slot. These guys will be moving around the formation a lot. They also love Engram in the 'big slot' role. Engram is the key. If he's healthy the 4 of them (SB, GT, SS, EE) will be catching a lot of balls.
I'm no Eli fan. My issue is that I don't think the QBs in this draft are the answer. I'd go for Rosen if the price is reasonable. Or I just wait and draft a guy next yr when the class is deeper.
I think the best case scenario for the giants is taking someone like Ed Oliver (or if by some miracle Quinnen Williams falls) at 6 Devin Bush at 17, and the best RT available at 37. Trading 3rd and 4th round picks for Rosen.
I've heard conflicting reports about Rosen's cost. Cards might want a 1st, but Ive heard teams don't even want to give a 2nd either.