can we expect 80+ solo and 30 assist from wilkinson now!!! please post prodictions and thoughts

Wilkinson has never been particularly impressive on the field and has been unable to beat out some fairly lackluster veteran competition since entering the league. I think those numbers are the limit of his upside, and a slow start would have him at risk of losing snaps. Hard to think he won't get first crack if the Giants choose to stick with a traditional 2 LB nickel package, but they've got enough defensive backs to put Knight or Phillips in a Big Nickel-esque hybrid nickel backer role.

Jene, heard an interview with Justin Tuck last night where he indicated that that Wilkinson would be at SAM and Clark would stay at WILL. I'm not sure if he wasn't just assuming, since they didn't follow-up on the question. Maybe we'll learn more tomorrow night, but it seems contrary to all the reports we've been hearing lately.

Tuck doesnt seem reliable. The NY Papers have been clear that Clark is shifiting over for Kiwi, Clark was even qouted discussing the intricacies of playing an "over" 4-3 scheme at SLB and still going "downhill" as he likes to do. It was reported even before Osi's injury that Clark *could* make that shift (to SLB from WLB), as Wilkinson was taking first team WLB reps after being back from his injury and D. Clark was practiciing in place of Kiwi while he was out with a minor leg injury (noted: this was even before the Osi injury and the shift of Kiwi to DE). Later in the week, Wilkinson saw some time at ILB and SLB too.

How this effects third down, I have no idea.

So what kind of numbers does everyone think Wlikinson will put up this year!!!!!

Nothing too exciting... barely draftable in 12 teamers. The only LB worth on the Giants is Pierce. But, without Wilson in the box... who knows; Wilkinson could be a decent LB4

thx !!

Are there no Giant homers?.... I am in a deep deep IDP league and need the skinny on Gerris... I'm light in D (a mad rush on IDP early)... is he worth a roster spot? THX!!!

If it's truly a deep deep IDP league than yes I'd say he's worth a roster spot, but if you're in, say a 12 team league with 12-14 man IDP rosters than Wilkinson probably isn't worth a spot.

Armstead is the last WLB who put up consistently strong numbers for the G-Men and that was late 90's. I liked Wilkinson coming out but he's struggled to stay healthy. Can't really see the guy elevating his game to be even a consistent LB 3 this season.

I guess we will see how Wilkinson performs tonight and get a better guage about his role in the D. As for Kiwanuka, I am intrigued to see how he transitions back to a DE and he should probably have a pretty good game with the Skins still adjusting to a new offensive scheme and some questions on the O-Line.

Kehl came in with 5 tackles to Wilkinsons' 3 assists against WAS.

I dont think you can judge any defender on the giants that game, it was three and out all night.