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***David Wilson Bandwagon*** (1 Viewer)
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just_want_2_win
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Some of Wilson's teammates aren't happy about his back flips:http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8741030/david-wilson-new-york-giants-asked-stop-post-touchdown-backflips
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Football Jones
Footballguy
His teammates not wanting him to do backflips is kinda silly. Wilson could do them in his sleep. He's not going to get injured, LOL. It's more about him being a rookie, but if I was Wilson, I'd keep doing them unless ordered to stop by Coughlin. It's his trademark. Or possibly wait until my 2nd year, then no way I'm not doing it then. Look at all the other dumb stuff players do after TDs. It's a non-issue, IMO.
I believe Wilson has more upside than Richardson or Martin working in that offense. I look for him to have a huge season next year.
I believe Wilson has more upside than Richardson or Martin working in that offense. I look for him to have a huge season next year.
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I can definitely see limiting the risk of being injured being something that's discussed.What's riskier health wise.. doing a standing backflip, or doing the salsa? No one would think you'd break your leg jumping on home plate, how do you think Kendry Morales felt when it happened to him? sometimes showing off is just unnecessary.Big Wilson fan.. but I can see Tuck's side here.
Justin Tuck needs to shut the hell up, a back flip isn't excessive celebration, he doesn't spike the ball he doesn't scream at people like Bradshaw does, he doesn't salsa dance, if that is his touchdown celebration then it is just fine.
Horses Mouth
Footballguy
tell that to this guy
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Football Jones
Footballguy
Here's the thing...other players have done backflips & nobody cared. You see players all the time take off & fly from the 2 or 3 yard line & tuck their head just before hitting the turf & do a summersault. Talk about an accident waiting to happen, LOL.
A controlled backflip by an athlete like Wilson is as safe as it gets. Also, something tells me Tuck isn't as worried about it as it might sound. It's about keeping him grounded. If Wilson wants to do a backflip, I bet Coughlin lets him. Why dampen the kid's enthusiasm?
You don't see Wilson doing the stupid exaggerated 1st down sign every time like other players. A flip is pretty benign compared to a lot of things in the NFL.
A controlled backflip by an athlete like Wilson is as safe as it gets. Also, something tells me Tuck isn't as worried about it as it might sound. It's about keeping him grounded. If Wilson wants to do a backflip, I bet Coughlin lets him. Why dampen the kid's enthusiasm?
You don't see Wilson doing the stupid exaggerated 1st down sign every time like other players. A flip is pretty benign compared to a lot of things in the NFL.
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netnalp
Footballguy
Coughlin Presser:
Q: If Ahmad doesn’t play, David Wilson will see a lot of the carries:
A: More work.
Q: Is that something that you have to talk to him about?
A: Well yeah, we talked about it and he’s been well prepared in terms of building his load up. I’m sure he’s ready for it.
Q: If Ahmad doesn’t play, David Wilson will see a lot of the carries:
A: More work.
Q: Is that something that you have to talk to him about?
A: Well yeah, we talked about it and he’s been well prepared in terms of building his load up. I’m sure he’s ready for it.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
No. He did it on opening day every year and only opening day, not even in the playoffs, and retired before he was 40
TheFanatic
Footballguy
Not sure if its a good thing or bad thing I IRd this guy. Probably still wouldn't start him even if Bradshaw is out, but dam, cant wait to see what he does next year....
Braktastic
Footballguy
I'm in the exact the boat. I'm leaning BJGE at the moment. Too many unknowns with Wilson currently.
netnalp
Footballguy
Seems like the flips would be high risk for turf-toe.Rotoworld:
The New York Daily believes David Wilson "will end up starting" at Atlanta in Week 15.
Newsday and the New York Post also believe Wilson will start with Ahmad Bradshaw (knee, foot) likely to sit out Sunday's game.
Gilbride presser:
Q: Did your confidence in David Wilson rise after his performance this week?
A: He made the two good runs that were great to see. The one where he kind of lowered his shoulder and ran over a linebacker, which we’ve seen the toughness before and then when he had the opening that was exceptionally well blocked, to be able to take what would’ve been an eight-fifteen yard gain, and take it to the house, was great to see. He’s still got some areas that you guys won’t see that need some significant upgrading, so we can keep the entire offense going. It was tremendous to see his dynamism and what he was able to give us in that respect. It was a big lift.
Q: When a guy has a game like that, the media asks, “where has this guy been all season?” Are you still comfortable with waiting so long to let him progress?
A: Again, he’s had chances; that was the first time he’s done anything. That’s where you sometimes overlook those aspects; he has been able to carry, and in fact, until those two runs to the end, he was three runs for three yards. Again, it was great to see him do what he did, both in the special teams and the few times that he ran the ball and we were able to give it to him at the end. He did a terrific job for us so we’re ecstatic.
Q: It seems like the six-yard touchdown run may have been more impressive than the 50-yard touchdown run?
A: I’m not sure about that, but I was impressed and enjoyed both of them. It was the physical toughness of the six-yard (touchdown) that was great to see, and of course, the speed, you know he has. It was exceptionally well blocked, Martellus (Bennett) and Bear Pascoe and Henry (Hynoski) just cleaned it up, but there’s not many guys that would’ve been able to convert that 10-yard (run) into the touchdown the way he did. That was something we knew he had, again, it’s just a matter of not always getting it blocked like that. Can you make people miss? Well, he hasn’t done that necessarily, but I think his reads are getting better. I knew he would run hard. I didn’t know that he’d be able to run over a linebacker the way he did, which was tremendous to see. He’s just getting better and better, I think his comfort level is growing and he’s making fewer mistakes and his entry decisions in the run-game are giving him a better chance to use the skills he has, which is his toughness and speed.
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HurryUpSundays
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Coach Tom Coughlin expressed confidence that rookie David Wilson can physically handle 20-25 carries in a game if necessary.
"This guy has very, very good leg strength and he has got one ingredient that you look for in everybody and it's stamina," said Coughlin. "He has outstanding stamina. It appears that he can go all day long. So those are going to be assets he needs right down the stretch here." At this point, Wilson is the favorite to start for the Giants at Atlanta on Sunday. He's a legit RB1 option.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
"This guy has very, very good leg strength and he has got one ingredient that you look for in everybody and it's stamina," said Coughlin. "He has outstanding stamina. It appears that he can go all day long. So those are going to be assets he needs right down the stretch here." At this point, Wilson is the favorite to start for the Giants at Atlanta on Sunday. He's a legit RB1 option.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
REDRUM26
Footballguy
Of course in a league with not much room on the bench then Wilson could have been dropped BUT not one of my leagues plays like that..
coachbobbyfinstock
Footballguy
Dont worry my friend. Im GUARANTEEING at least an 18 carry/106 yd 1td, 4 rec 35 yd stat line out of wilson this week. And, that is absolutely a ground floor estimate, I wouldnt be surprised if he were a top 3 or 4 back this week.He will usher many of us into the playoffs this week.
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Sabertooth
Footballguy
If Bradshaw does not play I think 15 for 70, 2 for 20, .5 td.
voiceofunreason
Footballguy
140 yards as his floor plus probably another 200 returning so 340 min? Sounds right. Probably will have about 500 yards on average. I feel better.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
id love it if he starts AND returns kicks
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
WOW....super conservative and very low estimate imo.
Good info. Feel like he is getting into must-start territory. Drinking the kool-aid for sure
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
Shawnky
Footballguy
So, he only scores half a TD?
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
ChargerPride
Footballguy
My question is, since I'm in a return yardage league as well, is he still gonna be the kick returner this week. If do, he could have a huge week.
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
Game Changer
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Sabertooth
Footballguy
I tend towards the conservative side.'ImTheScientist said:
slickbilliam
Footballguy
Well this is a no-brainer for me since I'm pretty weak at running back. Although I don't want him to beat up on my falcons too bad.
ChargerPride
Footballguy
Thanks Yenrub, that made my night!!
Inspiration
Footballguy
90 total yards and .5 TDs is conservative? Ahmad Bradshaw is averaging 89 yards and .4 TDs per game (and he plays extensively in the passing game while Wilson likely will not).
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
So you expect lower? I'll take the over. Just go on record please so we can bump your post.
Lavachebeadsman
Footballguy
OG_GF
Footballguy
Watch out for the Torain train!Frankly, Ryan Torain is a better pass blocker. Has a lot more experience. Prolly Eli will prefer Torain as the grind it out back. Love Wilson, hope he does great, but don't expect another 2 TD game. David Wilson will start. But another RB will start too. I expect that to be Ryan Torain.
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ChargerPride
Footballguy
Sounds like a guy who lost out on the Wilson sweepstakes to me. There's a reason nobody has picked up Torain this year, so don't think after being there a week he's gonna do come in and touch the rock alot. Wilson will be the man and have a real nice game for the lucky ones who picked him up.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
Is there anyone who thinks Coughlin is bluffing about using Wilson o beat kick returns?
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
This is misinformation. PFF rated Torain a poor pass blocker when he was with the Redskins.'OG_GF said:
netnalp
Footballguy
I'd expect the other KR will be used and Wilson will get some if those returners aren't effective.
I suspect he'll also look at the score. If ATL gets ahead, I'd expect they use Wilson.
netnalp
Footballguy
I agree and possibly on kick offs to start the game, start the 2nd half or one at the end of each half if there is only a few seconds left on the clock.
