"I like the fact that he'll decide what he's looking at, see it, and pull the trigger," Shurmur said following Monday's practice. "He's decisive in what he does. He's a gamer, of sorts. We're looking forward to looking forward to working with that."
The bottom line here is that Shurmur saw enough in Kyle Lauletta on his film coming out of Richmond to choose him in the fourth-round of April's NFL Draft, and was reassured that he could get more out of him than Webb after a spring and summer's worth of practices and four exhibition games.
It is evident from Shurmur's comments Monday that the Giants saw a higher ceiling for Lauletta in this scheme, than Webb, who possessed a plus-NFL arm but at times was too cavalier with the football which led to inefficiency in the passing game and potential turnovers.
During the preseason, Lauletta did some nice things, particularly on some anticipatory routes against the Cleveland Browns in the preseason opener, which was something he says the coaching staff lauded him for throughout the summer.
I just read that. Canned answers to a degree. But what else would he say.. “ well Webb was better but he wasn’t our draft pick so he had to go.”
think if Webb was lights out during preseason he would still be here, and if teams thought he had a ton of promise he wouldn't or won't last a hot second out there.
Shurmur calmly handled the questioning of his decision-making — a change from the Ben McAdoo era and one of the reasons the Giants wanted an "adult" in the job — but didn't offer many specifics on what really caused Webb to lose his place.
Hmm? Did this quote cost Davis Webb his Job?
"Eli is very athletic, the most athletic guy on our team," backup quarterback Davis Webb said with a sheepish grin, "so he did a really good job throwing on the run, made some really nice throws."
That kinda goes with the theme of Shurmur saying they "Wanted An Adult"
So the Quote came out on the 25th which was last Tuesday, then he doesn't play at all on Thursday, then they're trying to trade him on Friday then ultimately just Waived him.
So maybe the joking around about Eli Athleticism on top of just wanting to get as far away from the McAdoo ERA as possible! Strange Situation Overall!
Shurmur calmly handled the questioning of his decision-making — a change from the Ben McAdoo era and one of the reasons the Giants wanted an "adult" in the job — but didn't offer many specifics on what really caused Webb to lose his place.
Hmm? Did this quote cost Davis Webb his Job?
"Eli is very athletic, the most athletic guy on our team," backup quarterback Davis Webb said with a sheepish grin, "so he did a really good job throwing on the run, made some really nice throws."
That kinda goes with the theme of Shurmur saying they "Wanted An Adult"
So the Quote came out on the 25th which was last Tuesday, then he doesn't play at all on Thursday, then they're trying to trade him on Friday then ultimately just Waived him
Strange Situation Overall!
the adult on the job was in reference to the HC vacancy.
Shurmur calmly handled the questioning of his decision-making — a change from the Ben McAdoo era and one of the reasons the Giants wanted an "adult" in the job — but didn't offer many specifics on what really caused Webb to lose his place.
Hmm? Did this quote cost Davis Webb his Job?
"Eli is very athletic, the most athletic guy on our team," backup quarterback Davis Webb said with a sheepish grin, "so he did a really good job throwing on the run, made some really nice throws."
That kinda goes with the theme of Shurmur saying they "Wanted An Adult"
So the Quote came out on the 25th which was last Tuesday, then he doesn't play at all on Thursday, then they're trying to trade him on Friday then ultimately just Waived him.
So maybe the joking around about Eli Athleticism on top of just wanting to get as far away from the McAdoo ERA as possible! Strange Situation Overall!
Eli is the leader on this team he led us to two Super Bowl Titles making fun of Eli is a no no you don't do it. after reading this I agree with letting go of Webb. imagine at the end of Derek Jeter's career if a Yankees player made fun of Jeter its like practically the same thing they are both the face of there franchises what a dope Webb is.
So the Quote came out on the 25th which was last Tuesday, then he doesn't play at all on Thursday, then they're trying to trade him on Friday then ultimately just Waived him
Strange Situation Overall!
the adult on the job was in reference to the HC vacancy.
Yeah you right, still wonder if the joking from Davis cost him though
So the Quote came out on the 25th which was last Tuesday, then he doesn't play at all on Thursday, then they're trying to trade him on Friday then ultimately just Waived him
Strange Situation Overall!
the adult on the job was in reference to the HC vacancy.
what head coaching vacancy? we have had a head coach for most of the off season it was the second thing we did after getting Gettleman so I doubt the comment about the head coaching vacancy had anything to do with it.
the adult on the job was in reference to the HC vacancy.
what head coaching vacancy? we have had a head coach for most of the off season it was the second thing we did after getting Gettleman so I doubt the comment about the head coaching vacancy had anything to do with it.
DG has referred to shurmur as an "adult" multiple times and gave that as a main reason why shurmur was hired as the head coach.
I just read that. Canned answers to a degree. But what else would he say.. “ well Webb was better but he wasn’t our draft pick so he had to go.”
think if Webb was lights out during preseason he would still be here, and if teams thought he had a ton of promise he wouldn't or won't last a hot second out there.
absolutely...he had to be unbelievable to not have been cut. I wouldn't have thought that though prior to him getting cut the other day.
Shurmur calmly handled the questioning of his decision-making — a change from the Ben McAdoo era and one of the reasons the Giants wanted an "adult" in the job — but didn't offer many specifics on what really caused Webb to lose his place.
Hmm? Did this quote cost Davis Webb his Job?
"Eli is very athletic, the most athletic guy on our team," backup quarterback Davis Webb said with a sheepish grin, "so he did a really good job throwing on the run, made some really nice throws."
That kinda goes with the theme of Shurmur saying they "Wanted An Adult"
So the Quote came out on the 25th which was last Tuesday, then he doesn't play at all on Thursday, then they're trying to trade him on Friday then ultimately just Waived him.
So maybe the joking around about Eli Athleticism on top of just wanting to get as far away from the McAdoo ERA as possible! Strange Situation Overall!
DG referred to SHURMUR as an adult saying the reason that SHURMUR was hired was becasue SHURMUR was an adult. it is pretty obvious what the writer meant.
shurmur never said they wanted an adult. Never. read again. shurmur is not the one who used the word adult. ever.
Shurmur calmly handled the questioning of his decision-making — a change from the Ben McAdoo era and one of the reasons the Giants wanted an "adult" in the job — but didn't offer many specifics on what really caused Webb to lose his place.
Hmm? Did this quote cost Davis Webb his Job?
"Eli is very athletic, the most athletic guy on our team," backup quarterback Davis Webb said with a sheepish grin, "so he did a really good job throwing on the run, made some really nice throws."
That kinda goes with the theme of Shurmur saying they "Wanted An Adult"
So the Quote came out on the 25th which was last Tuesday, then he doesn't play at all on Thursday, then they're trying to trade him on Friday then ultimately just Waived him.
So maybe the joking around about Eli Athleticism on top of just wanting to get as far away from the McAdoo ERA as possible! Strange Situation Overall!
I'm gonna go with that Webb lost his job because the coach believed lauletta has a higher ceiling,teams don't dump a quality QBs because of a Joke or who drafted them, to important of a position and not enough quality QBs to go around.
think if Webb was lights out during preseason he would still be here, and if teams thought he had a ton of promise he wouldn't or won't last a hot second out there.
absolutely...he had to be unbelievable to not have been cut. I wouldn't have thought that though prior to him getting cut the other day.
Honestly I was convinced he was here for the duration of his rookie deal, guess Shurmer thinks Lauletta has a high ceiling.
what head coaching vacancy? we have had a head coach for most of the off season it was the second thing we did after getting Gettleman so I doubt the comment about the head coaching vacancy had anything to do with it.
DG has referred to shurmur as an "adult" multiple times and gave that as a main reason why shurmur was hired as the head coach.
so what does that have to do with Webb getting cut? Calling him an adult is like saying put your big boy pants on I don't personally use phrases like that but Gettleman does he is a really old school GM and old school dude in general.
So the Quote came out on the 25th which was last Tuesday, then he doesn't play at all on Thursday, then they're trying to trade him on Friday then ultimately just Waived him.
So maybe the joking around about Eli Athleticism on top of just wanting to get as far away from the McAdoo ERA as possible! Strange Situation Overall!
I'm gonna go with that Webb lost his job because the coach believed lauletta has a higher ceiling,teams don't dump a quality QBs because of a Joke or who drafted them, to important of a position and not enough quality QBs to go around.
I am actually going to watch the parts of the Jets Giants preseason game with Lauletta I remember Lauletta looking really good and I DVR'd the game so what the heck why not!
With everything said about Webb good or bad... I give him credit for the composure he displayed throughout last year so I thought he earned a right to compete but it was over when they selected Lauletta.
So now we can add Webb to the list of wasted picks... 3rd rounder too.
DG has referred to shurmur as an "adult" multiple times and gave that as a main reason why shurmur was hired as the head coach.
so what does that have to do with Webb getting cut? Calling him an adult is like saying put your big boy pants on I don't personally use phrases like that but Gettleman does he is a really old school GM and old school dude in general.
absolutely nothing. nada. zilch. zero. the original poster was confused, which is why i posted to clear up the confusion.
With everything said about Webb good or bad... I give him credit for the composure he displayed throughout last year so I thought he earned a right to compete but it was over when they selected Lauletta.
So now we can add Webb to the list of wasted picks... 3rd rounder too.
Im not sure in the 10 years Reese was here he hit on 1 3rd round pick. Not 1.
LEts see:
2017 - Webb 2016 - D Thompson AKA Footsy 2015 - Odiggy Ohnowayhecanplay 2014 - Jay Bromley Huge Reach and Im a Cuse fan 2013 - D Monsta Moore 2012 - Jayron Hosely 2011 - Jerrel Jernigan 2010 - Chad Jones 2009 - Barden and Beckum or Bust a Bust 2008 - Mario Manningham! Saves the day! 2007 - Jay Alford..... eh
That is absolutely embarrassing.
Gettleman should just cut Apple and Flowers to prove a point.
Don't let anyone ruin your day. It's your day. Ruin it yourself.