Treehugger Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Da'Rel Scott to get chance to impress New York Giants By Marc Sessler Around the League Writer Published: Sept. 4, 2013 at 11:01 a.m. Updated: Sept. 4, 2013 at 01:44 p.m. The New York Giants, for now, are staying put in the backfield. NFL.com's Aditi Kinkhabwala reported Wednesday, via a team source, that the Giants will see how backup running back Da'Rel Scott fares in the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys before signing free-agent help. With just Scott and Michael Cox behind starter David Wilson, the Giants on Tuesday hosted free-agent visits with Leon Washington, Beanie Wells and Jonathan Dwyer, Kinkhabwala reported. New York got paper thin in the backfield after Andre Brown was placed on injured reserve with the designated to return tag after he fractured his leg in the team's preseason finale. Brown is eligible to practice after Week 6 and play after Week 8. But with the Giants' bye falling in Week 9, we won't see a Wilson-Brown backfield until, at the earliest, Week 10 against the Oakland Raiders. If Scott struggles early, expect the Giants to add help next week. They might be in the hunt for a kick returner, too, considering Wilson is slated for such a heavy role on offense this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightFire Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 It'd be good to sign Washington anyway. Three basically rookies at RB is a dicey scenario. Can we trade to get Bradshaw back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 If anyone is added, it will be after the Dallas game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGL Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I hope he doesn't fuck up at all during this dallas game. It's a division game, so it has a little more weight than other games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK-Giantsfan Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 This is probably his one big chance in the NFL .......... I hope he takes advantage of the opportunity and makes a name for himself .......he has shown some evidence of talent and real potential. Good luck Scott and Go Giants on Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'm stoked for the start of the season. Tired of waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 A Scott-Wilson backfield has big-play potential written all over it. I'm not sure how Scott would do as a short yardage guy (which is what we really need) but coaches on the team say he's actually faster than Wilson. I'm glad they're at least giving him a shot. It's not like Beanie Wells and Leon Washington are going to be off the market in five days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 A Scott-Wilson backfield has big-play potential written all over it. I'm not sure how Scott would do as a short yardage guy (which is what we really need) but coaches on the team say he's actually faster than Wilson. I'm glad they're at least giving him a shot. It's not like Beanie Wells and Leon Washington are going to be off the market in five days. I'm very excited, and think Scott is going to turn some heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphScott Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I'm very excited, and think Scott is going to turn some heads. Maybe he'll turn Kassim Green's head when he runs past him in 7 weeks. HA. DID YOU SEE WHAT I DID THERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Maybe he'll turn Kassim Green's head when he runs past him in 7 weeks. HA. DID YOU SEE WHAT I DID THERE. Yeah, I see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think this is a good move. But Scott is probably thinking he could be a free agent by next Tuesday, and he'd be right. He better perform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think this is a good move. But Scott is probably thinking he could be a free agent by next Tuesday, and he'd be right. He better perform. I think a lot of this too may have to do with the fact that free agents signed before the first game have their entire contract guaranteed. You're going to see a lot of pickups around the league come Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think a lot of this too may have to do with the fact that free agents signed before the first game have their entire contract guaranteed. You're going to see a lot of pickups around the league come Tuesday. Bingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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