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Post by sader1998 on May 11, 2024 13:43:10 GMT -5
Although his profile lists his college as Wyoming, we all know Ayir is a Crusader. Figure he deserves his own thread. SNY provided short synopses of each UDFA on the Giants, including Ayir: Wyoming WR Ayir Asante Asante, who also played three years at Holy Cross, is undersized but showed some big play abilities in his lone season at the Division I level as he averaged almost 18 yards per catch and scored seven touchdowns. Asante also has some kick return experience. sny.tv/articles/giants-undrafted-free-agents-could-impact-2024 |
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Post by longsuffering on May 11, 2024 13:46:09 GMT -5
Although his profile lists his college as Wyoming, we all know Ayir is a Crusader. Figure he deserves his own thread. SNY provided short synopses of each UDFA on the Giants, including Ayir: Wyoming WR Ayir Asante Asante, who also played three years at Holy Cross, is undersized but showed some big play abilities in his lone season at the Division I level as he averaged almost 18 yards per catch and scored seven touchdowns. Asante also has some kick return experience. sny.tv/articles/giants-undrafted-free-agents-could-impact-2024At least he got one season in Division 1.😵💫 |
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Post by newfieguy74 on May 11, 2024 13:51:46 GMT -5
SNY should know better.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on May 11, 2024 20:08:42 GMT -5
Sad!
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Post by Chu Chu on May 13, 2024 12:24:53 GMT -5
At least he got one season in Division 1.😵💫 To be clear, ALL of his seasons were in Division 1. FCS, followed by FBS, |
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Post by sader1970 on May 13, 2024 15:15:36 GMT -5
L/S and the rest of us know that. He was gigging SNY for their not knowing.
Guessing they also know but simply a poor choice of phraseology.
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Post by drjack on Jun 4, 2024 15:47:25 GMT -5
Ayir has been having a pretty good OTA period for the Giants so far. He has a long way to go to make the roster, but he's been getting a shout-out by reporters in most of their practices.
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Post by drjack on Jun 13, 2024 11:38:09 GMT -5
Looks like Ayir has been doing a lot of return work in camp with the Giants (punts and kicks).
I'd imagine that's going to be his best shot at making the team, though I do think he's fighting an uphill battle at the moment
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Post by classof83 on Jun 14, 2024 8:43:17 GMT -5
Listened to Pat Leonard's 'Talkin Ball Live" Giant's Podcast. The podcast was last night. Pat Leonard is the NY Daily News Beat Writer. On his Podcast he responds to questions through the Chat feature. He received a question - "Who do you think is the most underrated player on the offensive and defensive side of the ball".
He mentions Ayir Asante as his offensive player. He does not think he will be a huge impact player but he is getting "a lot of run" - mostly returning punts - where he is learning - but shows a lot of burst. Playing mostly with the 3rd team offense at WR. Giants seem to like him, Of course Leonard mentions he is from Wyoming.
Here is a link to the podcast - it is a long podcast - he mention Asante at about the 35 minute mark.
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Post by longsuffering on Jun 23, 2024 11:21:48 GMT -5
When it comes to the NFL, if you can make it anywhere you can make it in New York. This is a good opportunity for Ayir.
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Post by drjack on Jul 19, 2024 11:52:26 GMT -5
Rumblings from a Giants board that usually has some inside info is that Asante may be on track for the last WR spot on the roster. 🙏
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Jul 19, 2024 12:03:38 GMT -5
Rumblings from a Giants board that usually has some inside info is that Asante may be on track for the last WR spot on the roster. 🙏 Let's GOOOOO!!!!! May the HC => NYG pipeline continue!!! |
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Post by drjack on Jul 19, 2024 14:28:24 GMT -5
I would be willing to bet (but probably not a lot) that Ayir's floor is the practice squad with NY. But I think he has a legitimate shot to make it as a return man/slot receiver.
He has a nice spring from basically everything I could via beat writers, etc.
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Post by drjack on Jul 25, 2024 12:34:37 GMT -5
Ayir has been working at both PR and KR in camp for the Giants. Will probably be his best chance to crack the roster, but with the changes to the kick off rules I have no idea how the competition will play out.
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 25, 2024 12:59:13 GMT -5
I would be willing to bet (but probably not a lot) that Ayir's floor is the practice squad with NY. But I think he has a legitimate shot to make it as a return man/slot receiver. He has a nice spring from basically everything I could via beat writers, etc. If you were offered a bet as to which player would have more return yards in the NFL when their playing days were over, Asante or Sluka, which one would you pick? |
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Jul 25, 2024 13:23:45 GMT -5
I would be willing to bet (but probably not a lot) that Ayir's floor is the practice squad with NY. But I think he has a legitimate shot to make it as a return man/slot receiver. He has a nice spring from basically everything I could via beat writers, etc. If you were offered a bet as to which player would have more return yards in the NFL when their playing days were over, Asante or Sluka, which one would you pick? Not many Super Bowl quarterbacks return kicks......... |
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 25, 2024 13:31:44 GMT -5
If you were offered a bet as to which player would have more return yards in the NFL when their playing days were over, Asante or Sluka, which one would you pick? Not many Super Bowl quarterbacks return kicks......... Following Matt's career over the next few years is going to be fascinating, beginning in five weeks or so. He's like Gordie regarding all of the things he can do on a gridiron, but with NFL size. As a fan I hope he starts at QB and touches the ball on every offensive play but he has backup skills if he needs them. |
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Post by drjack on Jul 25, 2024 13:35:01 GMT -5
I would be willing to bet (but probably not a lot) that Ayir's floor is the practice squad with NY. But I think he has a legitimate shot to make it as a return man/slot receiver. He has a nice spring from basically everything I could via beat writers, etc. If you were offered a bet as to which player would have more return yards in the NFL when their playing days were over, Asante or Sluka, which one would you pick? Money would be on Asante, and pretty comfortably so, but ask me again when Matt's going through the draft process and maybe I'll have come around |
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Post by hchoops on Aug 9, 2024 2:12:07 GMT -5
In last night’s exhibition vs the Lions, Ayir had 1 punt return for 4 yards
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Aug 21, 2024 10:51:44 GMT -5
Any update?
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Post by drjack on Aug 21, 2024 11:55:09 GMT -5
He's the backup returner right now, though their PR last year is currently hurt, so he could be #3 in the depth chart.
I think he has a decent shot at the practice squad, but I'd be really surprised if he makes the 53 as things stand right now.
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Post by longsuffering on Aug 21, 2024 12:35:31 GMT -5
If he completes his FB journey with a Masters degree from Wyoming, a couple of years of practice squad pay and three or four game checks, he will be a heck of an attractive candidate for any job, three years out of HC.
As a relatively moderately compensated returner/special team "hands team"/back up receiver/emergency DB he could last a lot longer with periodic opportunities to break through to be a regular contributor. Just keep the faith and enjoy every minute.
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Post by purplehaze on Aug 21, 2024 12:49:00 GMT -5
Another entertaining post by LS, who has projected quite the professional journey in and out of football for Ayir thru the next 5 years or so
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Post by drjack on Aug 21, 2024 12:56:40 GMT -5
Kalif also started by bouncing around several teams before finding himself a home, so I wouldn't be surprised to see Ayir follow a similar trajectory (at least to a roster spot).
He also just took a KR for a TD in a joint practice with the Jets.
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Post by drjack on Aug 21, 2024 12:58:22 GMT -5
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