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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Aug 26, 2018 9:13:22 GMT -5
My prediction: 5 Receivers who make the 53 will be: OBJ Sterling ShepardCody Latimer Russell Shepard Hunter Sharp Kalif will make practice squad unless he signs with another club who will put him on the 53. Bold prediction calling Beckham and Shepard to make the 53.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 26, 2018 11:39:25 GMT -5
My prediction: 5 Receivers who make the 53 will be: OBJ Sterling ShepardCody Latimer Russell Shepard Hunter Sharp Kalif will make practice squad unless he signs with another club who will put him on the 53. Bold prediction calling Beckham and Shepard to make the 53. Pretty sure Eli’s going to make it too.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 26, 2018 17:01:56 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 26, 2018 20:41:03 GMT -5
WR coach Tyke Tolbert on Kalif:
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Post by sader1970 on Aug 26, 2018 20:43:20 GMT -5
Love it!!!!
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Kalif 2018
Aug 26, 2018 20:49:17 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 26, 2018 20:49:17 GMT -5
Saw a blog earlier that the Giants might take 6 or even 7 receivers. That would materially help Kalif’s chances if they took even 6. Even if you like Sharp, Kalif has to be in the top 6 unless they just think he’s too small to contribute as a receiver. He should get plenty of run at WR against the Pats to show what he can do there.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 27, 2018 8:20:26 GMT -5
My new favorite Giants blogger:
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Post by HC92 on Aug 27, 2018 11:19:25 GMT -5
Players on the bubble: WR - Hunter Sharp Sharp returned a first-half Jets punt 55 yards for a touchdown on Friday night, and for a moment seemed to secure a spot both on the roster as well as the No. 1 return job ... Until he dropped a very catchable pass that stalled a promising Giants drive later in the half. "The coaches will hold the drop against me," Sharp said afterwards. "It's hard to make the team as a receiver, when you don't catch the ball. Pat Shurmur's really big on that. For me, I have to put it all together in one game. "It's like I'll have a good game as a receiver, but not my best game on punt returns. This week, it was a good game on punt returns but not a good game as a receiver. I have to find a way to put it all together." For Sharp to make the team, he might need to standout both in the two remaining practices and play a mistake-free football game against the Patriots. WR - Kalif Raymond Given that Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard, and Cody Latimer are entrenched as the three starting wide receivers with veteran Russell Shepard also appearing to lock up a roster spot because of his special teams contributions, it might be difficult to keep both Raymond and Sharp. Raymond is a home run threat every time he is targeted on offense, and was one cut away from breaking a punt return for a touchdown down the sideline of his own against the Jets. This week could be Raymond's last chance to win a job. www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/08/these_9_giants_bubble_players_need_a_big_week_to_m.html#incart_river_mobile_index
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Kalif 2018
Aug 28, 2018 16:27:03 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 28, 2018 16:27:03 GMT -5
My prediction: 5 Receivers who make the 53 will be: OBJ Sterling Shepard Cody Latimer Russell Shepard Hunter Sharp Kalif will make practice squad unless he signs with another club who will put him on the 53. Unfortunately, ESPN made the same prediction this morning. Hope we’re both wrong. WIDE RECEIVER (5): Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard, Cody Latimer, Russell Shepard, Hunter Sharp Beckham and Shepard are the starters. Latimer seems to have settled as the No. 3 receiver. Shepard is a trusted veteran in reserve who can play special teams and the Giants seem to like Sharp the most as their returner.
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Kalif 2018
Aug 28, 2018 17:50:39 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 28, 2018 17:50:39 GMT -5
Lots of HC ties on the Giants. From a Patriots.com piece about the Giants’ New England ties:
Giants linebackers coach Bill McGovern played college football at Holy Cross and is in the school's Hall of Fame. He has local coaching stints at Holy Cross, UMass and at Boston College.
Giants assistant special teams coach Tom Quinn was defensive coordinator at Boston University in 1995 and Holy Cross from 1996-98.
Giants WR Kalif Raymond played at Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. from 2012-15, totaling 155 receptions for 1,683 yards and 14 touchdowns over 40 games.
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Post by classof83 on Aug 28, 2018 20:45:41 GMT -5
If Kalif was cut by the Giants is New England a place he could end up?
Maybe he can make the Pats take notice on Thursday.
New England has WR issues and for the most part Dion Lewis was the PR last year and he is now gone. I don't think anyone has distinguished themselves as PR/KR for them in preseason.
Who was the last HC player to make it through camp and make the Patriot's roster - John Andreoli?
Not that it matters, but as we all know, the Krafts and Belichick have some HC ties.
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Aug 28, 2018 20:50:48 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 28, 2018 20:50:48 GMT -5
I actually saw a Jets blogger wonder if the Jets would consider signing Kalif if the Giants cut him. Really hope that doesn’t happen and I suspect that’s the last place Kalif would go if he had another option. Hoping for Giants. Pats would be decent too as we get all the games here.
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Post by hchoops on Aug 29, 2018 10:52:46 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Aug 29, 2018 10:55:07 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 29, 2018 18:04:02 GMT -5
Wide receiver (6) Who’s in: Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard, Cody Latimer, Russell Shepard, Hunter Sharp and Kalif Raymond. Who’s out: Alonzo Russell, Jawill Davis, Amba Etta-Tawo, Marquis Bundy, Travis Rudolph and Roger Lewis Jr. Analysis: This is a bit of a toss up as several of those slated to make it are trending downward and others on the outside looking in are trending upward. Thursday’s game against the Patriots could change the outcome at the wide receiver position, but for now, we’re going with depth that provides true special teams value. giantswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/29/new-york-giants-53-man-roster-projection-surprises-2018/
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Post by HC92 on Aug 29, 2018 20:15:43 GMT -5
NY Post Roster Projection:
Wide receivers (6): Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard, Cody Latimer, Russell Shepard, Hunter Sharp, Roger Lewis.
This might not be the configuration to start the season, as a player here (Lewis?) could be gone if another position needs to be fortified. Sharp is inconsistent but he could be a factor as a return man. Russell Shepard showed his veteran moxie. When these guys go out to celebrate making the team, Money Bags Odell pays.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 30, 2018 5:41:11 GMT -5
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Post by nhteamer on Aug 30, 2018 10:44:10 GMT -5
go get 'em Kalif!
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Post by rgs318 on Aug 30, 2018 12:29:31 GMT -5
I have to believe there will be a spot for him in the NFL this season. I hope it is with the Giants, but I believe he can make his mark.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Aug 30, 2018 18:17:45 GMT -5
Kalif with a 20-yard catch going across the middle on the Giants' first offensive play.
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Post by hchoops on Aug 30, 2018 18:48:24 GMT -5
7 yd end around
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Aug 30, 2018 19:12:20 GMT -5
Versatile ball player.....
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Post by hc87 on Aug 30, 2018 19:21:33 GMT -5
Just got open deep twice in a row...QB overthrew and then underthrew (probably intefered on the underthrow)
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Aug 30, 2018 19:22:46 GMT -5
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Post by lou on Aug 30, 2018 19:22:46 GMT -5
Pretty obvious interference, no call. KR wide open two consecutive plays
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Post by hchoops on Aug 30, 2018 19:29:42 GMT -5
Nice punt return, negated by penalty Fine shout outs from announcer Bob Poppa, inc that BB may have interest if KF does not make the Giants
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