Big Blue View Aug 10, 2020
Giants No. 2 on Football Outsiders’ list of under-25 talent
Daniel Jones | Matthew Swensen/Giants.com Some good new for a potentially brighter future There may not be high expectations for the New York Giants in 2020. Football Outsiders, though, hints at a bright future by listing the Giants No. 2 in a ranking of NFL teams by under-25 talent [ESPN+ subscribers only]. Here is some of what Football Outsiders said about the Giants’ under-25 players: Blue-chip players: Will Hernandez, LG; Saquon Barkley, RB; Daniel Jones, QB; Dexter Lawrence, DT; Andrew Thomas, OT GM Dave Gettleman inherited a three-win Giants team with the No. 2 pick in 2018,...
Big Blue View Aug 9, 2020
Deep dive into the Giants’ rushing attack
Photo by Scott Taetsch/ What Warren Sharp’s 2020 Football Preview shows us It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to conclude that the 2019 New York Giants’ offense had an ineffective rushing attack. Due to a strong finish, where Saquon Barkley rushed for 112, 189, and 92 yards in the final three games, Big Blue ranked 19th in rushing yards per game. However, much of the 2019 rushing attack was difficult to witness, and Warren Sharp’s 2020 Football Preview substantiated what we all knew as Giants’ fans. The preview is extensive and has a ton of valuable information. The Giants’...
ClutchPoints Aug 8, 2020
Saquon Barkley claims 2020 is a fresh start for Giants
The New York Giants remain to be one of the league’s most storied franchises. The club even landed on Forbes’ list of the most valuable sports teams in 2020, sitting at the 9th overall spot being valued at a hefty $3.9 billion. However, wins are now hard to come by for the young and rebuilding […] The post Saquon Barkley claims 2020 is a fresh start for Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Big Blue View Aug 8, 2020
Giants news, 8/8: DeAndre Baker, COVID-19 testing, more
Photo by Michael Hickey/ Let’s get to your Saturday morning headlines Good morning, New York Giants fans! A Daniel Jones Year 2 leap would energize the Giants Steve Serby says this is “Leap Year” for Daniel Jones DeAndre Baker no longer appealing Commissioner Exempt list placement - ProFootballTalk NFL introduces point of care testing - ProFootballTalk Giants can create cap space for pivotal 2021 offseason by releasing recently-charged DeAndre Baker - nj.com Can the Giants get some of the money they paid Baker back? In case you missed it Saquon Barkley is focused on “little...
Big Blue View Aug 7, 2020
Saquon Barkley is focused on “little things” in preparation for 2020 season
Photo by Steven Ryan/ The Giants third-year running back believes that improvement starts with the details For third-year New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, improvement starts not with big strides, but small steps. The Giants have posted losing records in each of his first two seasons with the team, and Barkley knows that they key to turning those losses around starts by doing the small things right. “That’s why we come in every single day and work every single day to get better, one percent better,” Barkley said during a Friday videoconference. “That’s not going to...
Big Blue View Aug 5, 2020
Giants news, 8/5: Saquon Barkley, training camps, COVID-19 updates, more
Photo by Michael Hickey/ Let’s get to your Wednesday headlines Good morning, New York Giants fans! Giants' Saquon Barkley contract decision is complicated | NY Post Ryan Dunleavy writes that “Finding anyone around the league who thinks the Giants and Barkley are not headed for a long and amicable marriage is difficult.” That, though, doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy to reach a deal. It’s also going to be expensive. Will there be fans at NFL games in 2020? Where all 32 teams stand for the regular season | ESPN It’s going to be bizarre if some states allow teams to have a...
NorthJersey.com Aug 4, 2020
WATCH: Saquon Barkley and NY Giants hit field for conditioning in training camp
Saquon Barkley and the NY Giants veterans hit the practice field for conditioning drills at training camp.
Big Blue View Jul 31, 2020
Better or worse? New York Giants running back position
Photo by Steven Ryan/ There appears to be better depth behind Saquon Barkley The New York Giants have Saquon Barkley. As long as he is healthy the team is in good/great/extraordinary hands at the running back position. We know that. The point of our position-by-position preview exercise, though, is to discuss whether or not the Giants are better at whatever position we are focused on. So, are they better at running back in 2020? Key losses: Buck AllenKey additions: Dion Lewis Why the Giants might be better If Barkley is healthier in 2020 than he was in 2019 the Giants will be better at...
GMEN HQ Jul 29, 2020
NY Giants: Stealing an offensive player from each NFC East rival
How would the NY Giants offense look in 2020 if they could steal one offensive player from each of their NFC East rivals? On paper, the NY Giants have one of the most talented offensive units in the NFL when healthy. The combination of Saquon Barkley, Evan Engram, Darius Slayton, and Sterling Shepard alone is […] NY Giants: Stealing an offensive player from each NFC East rival - GMEN HQ - GMEN HQ - NY Giants News & New York Giants Fan Community
Big Blue View Jul 29, 2020
Giants’ Saquon Barkley No. 31 on NFL ‘Top 100’ players list
Photo by Benjamin Solomon/ Running back will be only Giant to make the list After a season in which he missed three games and was slowed in others by a high ankle sprain, Saquon Barkley still has immense respect from his NFL peers. That showed Tuesday when Barkley was revealed as No. 31 on the NFL Networks ‘Top 100 Players of 2020’ list. Nearly 1,000 NFL players voted on the list. Barkley, entering his third season, was No. 16 a year ago. “He has a crazy elusiveness,” said Washington Football Team safety Landon Collins In the video accompanying Barkley’s selection. “You can...
Big Blue View Jul 28, 2020
Giants news: Training camp schedule, more disrespect for Saquon Barkley
Photo by Michael Hickey/ Let’s get to your Tuesday headlines Good morning, New York Giants fans! NFL camps open with careful COVID optimism - Peter King - NBC Sports Giants co-owner John Mara, chairman of the league’s powerful Management Council Executive Committee, had an uneven playing field on his mind Friday afternoon in a call with fellow owners. “We have to accept that this is not going to be a perfect season,” he said. Per King, with veterans officially reporting Tuesday, here is the breakdown of what the unique training camp schedule will look like: • COVID testing...
ClutchPoints Jul 27, 2020
Giants’ Saquon Barkley makes jumping out of a pool look too easy
NFL players are considered by many to be the most athletic group of people on the planet. However, third-year New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is definitely a cut above the rest. SaQuads showed his freak athleticism once again by jumping out of a pool, with a kettle-bell in hand at that. Sports Center […] The post Giants’ Saquon Barkley makes jumping out of a pool look too easy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Big Blue View Jul 20, 2020
New York Giants news, 7/20: Players worried about safety, Nate Solder, power rankings, more
Photo by Michael Hickey/ Let’s get to your Monday headlines Good morning, New York Giants fans! NFL stars take to social media to demand clarity on COVID-19 protocols Players unhappy as opening of camps draws near. Every NFL team's most likely Hall of Famer: Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger among 13 'locks' - CBSSports.com New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, RB Current Hall of Fame "lock"? No Barkley's success may hinge on the continued growth of his young quarterback A former second-overall pick, Barkley appears to be the real deal as he enters his third season with the Giants. During...
Big Blue View Jul 18, 2020
New York Giants news: Saquon Barkley’s Madden rating explained, training camps, more
Photo by Michael Hickey/ Let’s get to your Saturday headlines Good morning, New York Giants fans! How Giants’ Saquon Barkley got his controversial Madden NFL 21 grade - NFC East- ESPN Jordan Ranaan gets to the bottom of the situation. “Our rating are basically coming off what you’ve done last year heading into this year. So if you played through injury and didn’t play well, we have to reflect that because you were out there playing,” EA Sports head ratings adjuster Dustin Smith told ESPN. “Now, doesn’t mean it won’t change as the season goes on. Obviously that is why we...
Big Blue View Jul 15, 2020
New York Giants news: Evan Engram, Leonard Williams, Saquon Barkley, more
Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports Let’s get to your headlines for Wednesday, 7/15 Good morning, New York Giants fans! Ranking the NFL's best tight ends in 2020 - Execs, players, coaches pick the top 10 Evan Engram is the league’s seventh-ranked tight end in this survey, which shows you what league insiders think the Giants are missing when he isn’t able to get on the field. "Those who haven't watched that dude need to," one NFL offensive coordinator said. "He's a true receiver. Polished releases, whole route tree, run after catch. He just plays in a bad offense." "Routes, breaks ......
