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Post by Blue Hulk on Jul 30, 2021 12:32:46 GMT -5
gmenhq.com/2021/07/29/ny-giants-sign-alfred-morris/Alfred Morris, 32, returns to the NY Giants after he spent time with the team late last season and played meaningful snaps The NY Giants plan to sign veteran running back Alfred Morris for a return stint after he spent last season with the team, according to a report from NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. Morris, 32, was signed by the Giants last season in the wake of Saquon Barkley and Devonta Freeman suffering injuries, and while he rushed for 238 yards and a touchdown, he averaged just 4.3 yards per carry. Given that Barkley is expected to return from a torn ACL, and the NY Giants signed Devontae Booker on the first day of free agency this spring, Morris’ signing could make an uphill climb for sixth-round pick Gary Brightwell to make the roster even steeper.
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Post by giantlegacy on Jul 30, 2021 12:34:48 GMT -5
Probably says more about what is behind Booker TBH
Not really that enthusiastic about a back with square wheels that is kinda useless between the 10's on regular early downs
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2021 12:37:23 GMT -5
ALFRED MORRIS!!!💪
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Post by McCherry on Jul 30, 2021 13:01:40 GMT -5
They say "just" 4.3 yards per carry. Barkley is a career 4.7. Morris did better than I remembered.
Maybe it means Brightwell hasn't impressed. Maybe not.
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Post by giantlegacy on Jul 30, 2021 13:16:02 GMT -5
They say "just" 4.3 yards per carry. Barkley is a career 4.7. Morris did better than I remembered. Maybe it means Brightwell hasn't impressed. Maybe not. Like I said they probably aren't feeling the guys behind Booker |
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Post by McCherry on Jul 30, 2021 13:21:50 GMT -5
They say "just" 4.3 yards per carry. Barkley is a career 4.7. Morris did better than I remembered. Maybe it means Brightwell hasn't impressed. Maybe not. Like I said they probably aren't feeling the guys behind Booker Maybe. Although I don't know what you really learn in 2 days in shorts and non contact practices. We'll find out I guess. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2021 13:57:05 GMT -5
He’s going to be like O.J.💪
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Post by bluebuddha on Jul 30, 2021 14:23:16 GMT -5
They say "just" 4.3 yards per carry. Barkley is a career 4.7. Morris did better than I remembered. Maybe it means Brightwell hasn't impressed. Maybe not. I don't think Brightwell was ever in the picture at rb. When I heard Judge talk about Brightwell it was always ST ability. IIRC it was the ST coach that found him and told Judge about him. Even the interview with his college coach basically talked about ST skills. I think the board is the only place I heard being talked about as a runner. I don't know what it is based off of. There isn't much footage or info out there unless you watched all his college games. |
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Post by piddy283 on Jul 30, 2021 14:26:08 GMT -5
Best TD celebration in all of football.....for that alone I'm excited.
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Post by McCherry on Jul 30, 2021 14:33:47 GMT -5
They say "just" 4.3 yards per carry. Barkley is a career 4.7. Morris did better than I remembered. Maybe it means Brightwell hasn't impressed. Maybe not. I don't think Brightwell was ever in the picture at rb. When I heard Judge talk about Brightwell it was always ST ability. IIRC it was the ST coach that found him and told Judge about him. Even the interview with his college coach basically talked about ST skills. I think the board is the only place I heard being talked about as a runner. I don't know what it is based off of. There isn't much footage or info out there unless you watched all his college games. I watched plenty of highlight footage of Brightwell after we drafted him. I don’t think signing Morris means anything for Brightwell. There hasn’t been any contact in practice yet. |
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Post by jb456 on Jul 30, 2021 14:40:35 GMT -5
They say "just" 4.3 yards per carry. Barkley is a career 4.7. Morris did better than I remembered. Maybe it means Brightwell hasn't impressed. Maybe not. Exactly, just 4.3 yards per carry behind that lackluster line last year is very good. |
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Post by bluebuddha on Jul 30, 2021 15:00:21 GMT -5
I don't think Brightwell was ever in the picture at rb. When I heard Judge talk about Brightwell it was always ST ability. IIRC it was the ST coach that found him and told Judge about him. Even the interview with his college coach basically talked about ST skills. I think the board is the only place I heard being talked about as a runner. I don't know what it is based off of. There isn't much footage or info out there unless you watched all his college games. I watched plenty of highlight footage of Brightwell after we drafted him. I don’t think signing Morris means anything for Brightwell. There hasn’t been any contact in practice yet. Mind sending me links. I only found a short highlight video on YouTube. |
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Post by nick030567 on Jul 30, 2021 15:01:31 GMT -5
Alfred Morris actually did a really solid job for a guy who is way past his prime
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Post by Kruunch on Jul 30, 2021 15:04:53 GMT -5
They say "just" 4.3 yards per carry. Barkley is a career 4.7. Morris did better than I remembered. Maybe it means Brightwell hasn't impressed. Maybe not. Exactly, just 4.3 yards per carry behind that lackluster line last year is very good. On 55 carries. Let’s pump the brakes and put it in perspective. This should mean nothing in regards to Brightwell. He’s a rookie, who deserves to at least show what he can do on the field before we toss him in the garbage. |
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Post by idkaname on Jul 30, 2021 15:09:30 GMT -5
I thought Morris brought a different element to the offense when he was out there. Big bruiser that could set the tone. The guy has always had excellent vision to find holes, reminds me of Frank Gore in his later stages.
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Post by snyder55 on Jul 30, 2021 15:13:59 GMT -5
I would rather have Alfred Morris who has shown he is a decent back than to count on a rookie.
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Post by Kruunch on Jul 30, 2021 15:17:10 GMT -5
I would rather have Alfred Morris who has shown he is a decent back than to count on a rookie. We know what we have with Morris. No one, not even Judge knows what he can bring to the team. Let’s not make it out like Morris is going to be Fire to Barkley’s and Bookers Earth and Wind. |
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Post by IrishMike on Jul 30, 2021 15:44:22 GMT -5
WHAT?!!! No OL?! I hope Morris can break 50 tackles a play.
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Post by scoostraw on Jul 30, 2021 15:45:28 GMT -5
I would rather have Alfred Morris who has shown he is a decent back than to count on a rookie. I would rather have Wayne Gallman. |
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Post by Kruunch on Jul 30, 2021 15:50:44 GMT -5
I would rather have Alfred Morris who has shown he is a decent back than to count on a rookie. I would rather have Wayne Gallman. Morris has more miles than his ‘91 Mazda. |
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Post by snyder55 on Jul 30, 2021 15:51:02 GMT -5
I would rather have Alfred Morris who has shown he is a decent back than to count on a rookie. I would rather have Wayne Gallman. I would too, but we don't have that luxury, Morris isn't a bad option, and Morris runs really hard... |
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Post by jb456 on Jul 30, 2021 15:55:00 GMT -5
Exactly, just 4.3 yards per carry behind that lackluster line last year is very good. On 55 carries. Let’s pump the brakes and put it in perspective. This should mean nothing in regards to Brightwell. He’s a rookie, who deserves to at least show what he can do on the field before we toss him in the garbage. oh, I was just commenting on Morris's numbers. Not on the signing's impact on Brightwell. Should have been clear about that one. |
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Post by TEM on Jul 30, 2021 16:27:37 GMT -5
I am ok with this move.
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Post by nick030567 on Jul 30, 2021 16:32:13 GMT -5
I thought Morris brought a different element to the offense when he was out there. Big bruiser that could set the tone. The guy has always had excellent vision to find holes, reminds me of Frank Gore in his later stages. Yeah, people can stick their noses up at the signing but the facts are he did as good as you could ask. He ran hard, ran guys over and actually showed that he still has some nice speed for an old timer 😁 |
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Post by SG88 on Jul 30, 2021 16:39:07 GMT -5
This is the type of move to not be mad about or be enamored with. He is basically trying out for the RB 3 position on the roster.
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Post by GameTime on Jul 30, 2021 16:43:36 GMT -5
90 man roster
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Post by JoeyCush on Jul 30, 2021 18:48:42 GMT -5
Would so much rather see Corey Clement see reps over Morris. Hopefully he's just a camp body.
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Post by giantlegacy on Jul 30, 2021 18:51:36 GMT -5
Would so much rather see Corey Clement see reps over Morris. Hopefully he's just a camp body. I would have rather kept Armstead over all of these jags |
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Post by Blue Hulk on Jul 30, 2021 21:38:39 GMT -5
Would so much rather see Corey Clement see reps over Morris. Hopefully he's just a camp body. You don't sign Morris to be a camp body when you let Gallman just walk. Clement is a huge guy, I definitely would like to see him work. |
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Post by trueblueatnyc on Jul 30, 2021 22:20:44 GMT -5
Just filling Barkley's roster spot since he's on the PUP w/another back to share the load.
With Barkley coming back from injury, and Booker's injury history they know that there is a good chance that RB3 gets a fair amount of work this year. Morris just gives them a baseline competency at that spot if no one shows better during camp.
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