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WR Sterling Shepard, NYG (1 Viewer)
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Stompin' Tom Connors
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Bit of an opinion turnaround in this thread - from never agai until Eli is retired and the entire line is recycled to upside WR2.
would cost a bench spot for me as he’s on the wire and looking at potential volume (assume Engram is the only other halfway dependable option) and the emergence of Darkwa to help draw defenders to the box and liking what I see.
but the opinion of the state of the Giants’ O line, QB play, and overall offense in here is still worrisome.
would cost a bench spot for me as he’s on the wire and looking at potential volume (assume Engram is the only other halfway dependable option) and the emergence of Darkwa to help draw defenders to the box and liking what I see.
but the opinion of the state of the Giants’ O line, QB play, and overall offense in here is still worrisome.
The Frankman
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If Giants keep the same line that has radically improved, that improves Eli's QB play. A lot of his misfires are due to not being able to sit in a clean pocket for 2 years... he has happy feet and when then pocket is clean for 3-4 seconds his QB rating is ridiculous. The running game also is a part of that.
I think the real worry is where would Shepard play ROS. Giants may decided to kick him outside on more routes like when he was a rook (Victor Cruz was slot), that reduces his effectiveness. Engram also runs slot routes, but I think that would hurt RLJr. more. Considering Sullivan is now calling plays I think he will definitely mix it up more.
The Frankman
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ANYONE who operates in the slot (Sheperd, Engram, RLJr.) will have an easier matchup.
seahawk 17
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It doesn't get any easier then Jeremy Lane. He is currently ranked around the 97th CB. The guy is bad.
Cowboysfan8
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Tanner9919
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walking boot? in week 7? waive his butt..get rid of the guy. it's at least 3-4 weeks to get out of the boot ( seriously when was the last time somneone was in a WB and played within a week or 2? never happens)
he wont play till Thanksgiving-ish..way too long to wait on a marginally talented WR3. even if he plays tomorrow, he doesnt have OBJ clearing out defenders, so a double-teamed Shephard is not appealing, at all.
he wont play till Thanksgiving-ish..way too long to wait on a marginally talented WR3. even if he plays tomorrow, he doesnt have OBJ clearing out defenders, so a double-teamed Shephard is not appealing, at all.
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seahawk 17
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I believe Justin Coleman will play. Traded from NE this season. Has not played much but did have a pick six against Indy. I don't much about him to be honest.
WiDDoW_MaKeR
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They say in practice that it's hard to tell OBJ and Shepard apart. I think that Shepard has a chance to put up really big numbers down the stretch, Especially since they will move him around all over the field.
VikingFrog
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I like what I see here. Volume WR with nice hands on a team that will be losing and throwing a lot.
oddsbodkins
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And he looks good doing it. That juke he had at the very end of the game was insane.
Week 10 highlights
He said he was going to work on his YAC in the offseason. Looks like it paid off. He's definitely putting forth a pretty good case for them to upgrade other positions before they spend money on a FA WR like they did this year with Marshall.
He said he was going to work on his YAC in the offseason. Looks like it paid off. He's definitely putting forth a pretty good case for them to upgrade other positions before they spend money on a FA WR like they did this year with Marshall.
The Frankman
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They honestly don't need to, Giants just need Tavarres King or RJJr. to take the next step as WRs. They will get plenty or playing time to show they can stick as a 4th WR behind Marshall and Sheperd.
Well, I didn't think they needed to bring Marshall in this year to begin with. I thought Shepard showed enough last year to earn the WR2 role this year.
You think they bring Marshall back in 2018? Contract: http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-york-giants/brandon-marshall-3182/
The Frankman
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A lot depends on the new regime, and exactly what RLJr. and King show. Sheperd works best in the slot, so you need an outside receiver which could be Mrshall or King IMHO. RLJr. profiles as a slot guy to me but plays outside.
I think they bring Marshall back to be honest.
I know he's good in the slot, but I feel like he's versatile enough to play outside just as effectively (so far he's played 59% of his snaps in the slot this season - I'm assuming he's playing outside a lot more than Marshall and OBJ are out). Marshall's contract is highly cuttable (only $1M dead cap), so you're right that it will really depend on the new regime's evaluation of current talent and where they want to devote their financial resources.The Frankman said:
WiDDoW_MaKeR
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As I mentioned before, he isn't much different than OBJ. Shep is here to win your league down the stretch.
This is kinda not good. Along with 40-50 mph wind gusts. Jeesh.
Giants added Sterling Shepard (illness) to the injury report as questionable.
Being added this late in the week is a concern, but players usually play through illnesses. The good news is the Giants kick at 1 ET, so we should know Shepard's status early. If he plays, Shepard will a must-start in a great matchup against the Chiefs.
Source: Tom Rock on Twitter
Giants added Sterling Shepard (illness) to the injury report as questionable.
Being added this late in the week is a concern, but players usually play through illnesses. The good news is the Giants kick at 1 ET, so we should know Shepard's status early. If he plays, Shepard will a must-start in a great matchup against the Chiefs.
Source: Tom Rock on Twitter
SameSongNDance
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He's got the mud butt.
cantstop1999
Footballguy
There’s Meds for that, he shouldn’t be out over that, it must be something else or he’ll play
Biabreakable
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Migraines were an issue with Percy Harvin in the past. I don't remember if he missed games because of it but it is serious enough that he would miss practices and be questionable for games because of it.
As I recall this was an issue that was supposedly resolved by Harvin getting a special pillow and some other treatment.
As I recall this was an issue that was supposedly resolved by Harvin getting a special pillow and some other treatment.
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oddsbodkins
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Jed
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cantstop1999
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Whatever
oddsbodkins
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The most debilitating thing there is and I don't get them near as often, or as bad, as most.
Can't see clearly, can't focus, then there's the sensitivity to light and noise plus nausea that doesn't go away when you purge. Oh, and also, there's the knock down pain.
I get two grades of them. One, meds work and work fast. The other, haven't been able to find anything that works except waiting it out. Sucks.
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Penguin
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oddsbodkins
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oddsbodkins
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Sheft says they're going to test him pregame so he's not out yet. In my experience, he won't feel worse so if he's cleared, he'll play.
oddsbodkins
Footballguy
My concern is sensitivity to light and sound which could lead to him getting blasted over the middle and being taken out for something else altogether.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Now that I think about it, in regards to Percy Harvin, I think there was a game where he had to sit out for the 2nd half of the game or a good chunk of it anyways, and the way oddbodkins describes his experience with it, it makes sense why. Games are very noisy and tons of flashing lights happening in them all the time.
I feel lucky that I do not have this problem and sympathize with those who do.
I feel lucky that I do not have this problem and sympathize with those who do.
Futz
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Ironically, I traded for Sterling two weeks ago and now play the team I traded with to get him. It was going to be such a sweet matchup and a wonderful exclamation point on a very lopsided trade in my favor. Now he might get the last laugh. It's funny how fantasy works.Feel better Shep, I need you more next week anyways.
hankey2mlh
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Inactive - just reported on NFL network.
oddsbodkins
Footballguy
Yahoo downgraded him to doubtful just now. This is unbelievable.
But, official word from NYG is that he's questionable.
https://twitter.com/Patricia_Traina/status/933388321945989120
But, official word from NYG is that he's questionable.
https://twitter.com/Patricia_Traina/status/933388321945989120
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shadyridr
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oddsbodkins
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At least it's the late game. If he plays, he's playing for me.
