Mr. P Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 A source tells the New York Daily News the Giants are "very serious" about trying to sign free agent RB Shane Vereen. The source added it's at least possible Vereen, who is reportedly seeking $3.5M annually, will sign with the Giants Tuesday. He'd add much-needed diversity to a backfield that currently consists of bruisers Andre Williams and Rashad Jennings. The Patriots could then compensate by going after Roy Helu as their new passing back. http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/308162/Giants-are-%27very-serious%27-about-Shane-Vereen?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Also interested in Roy Helu and Antone Smith from what I read. I'd be pretty happy with Vereen. update: Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo 44s44 seconds ago RB Shane Vereen to the Giants. Done deal, source says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I don't necessarily agree that Vereen brings anything to the table that Rashad Jennings doesn't. Jennings isn't a "bruiser". And It's not like Vereen is Darren Sproles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah, I think I'd rather see that money spent on a safety, LB, or DE at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The Jerry Reese problem. We have so many gaping holes everywhere that we need to sign a slew of B- to C+ guys just to try and fill out the roster. Instead of getting one or two impact guys we get a whole bunch of also-rans like Charles Brown and J.D. Walton. I haven't seen Shane Vereen very much but my guess is he's not much better or different than Jennings. It'd be a plus if he was more durable, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 vereen would be here to bring a different element than jennings. he's primarily a pass catcher out of the backfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 With Vereen, you know you're getting a polished backfield blocker and receiver, so he's a guy that will fit in with what McAdoo likes to do. I like him. I don't think this precludes the Giants from going into the draft to pick a RB in the mid to late rounds, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 vereen would be here to bring a different element than jennings. he's primarily a pass catcher out of the backfield But Jennings can do that, too. They just don't do it. Every year we are supposedly bringing in a back to catch out of the backfield and they end up getting 20 targets all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I don't necessarily agree that Vereen brings anything to the table that Rashad Jennings doesn't. Jennings isn't a "bruiser". And It's not like Vereen is Darren Sproles. Yeah, that's a weird assessment of Jennings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 well that i won't disagree with. i still wouldn't mind bringing in a vet without a lot of miles on him who can catch out of the backfield as well as anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Rand Getlin @Rand_Getlin 4m4 minutes ago Source: RB Shane Vereen likely headed to the #Giants, but the #Patriots have the right to match their offer. Ian Rapoport @RapSheet · 9m 9 minutes ago Former #Patriots RB Shane Vereen is expected to sign with the #Giants, I’m told. They needed a versatile back, will likely get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo 44s44 seconds ago RB Shane Vereen to the Giants. Done deal, source says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo 44s44 seconds ago RB Shane Vereen to the Giants. Done deal, source says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I know some here don't think this is a good signing... but I really do. Rashad Jennings is entering the upcoming season in his age 30 year, Vereen is 26. Jennings has been dinged here and there, although Vereen has had his own durability issues at times. But what you are getting is a running back stable where both guys are effective, and I wouldn't be surprised to see some packages with both players on the field at the same time in McAdoo's offense. Or perhaps Andre Williams and Vereen. You should want good players to join the Giants, and a good player just did. I like this a lot, he is going to help this football team. You probably won't see huge statistical numbers, but he's going to make plenty of big plays to help you win. 3rd down conversions, red zone option, all of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Ralph Vacchiano @RVacchianoNYDN 53s54 seconds ago RB Shane Vereen (@ShaneVereen34) caught 99 passes for 874 yards and 6 TDs the last two years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 I know some here don't think this is a good signing... but I really do. Rashad Jennings is entering the upcoming season in his age 30 year, Vereen is 26. Jennings has been dinged here and there, although Vereen has had his own durability issues at times. But what you are getting is a running back stable where both guys are effective, and I wouldn't be surprised to see some packages with both players on the field at the same time in McAdoo's offense. Or perhaps Andre Williams and Vereen. You should want good players to join the Giants, and a good player just did. I like this a lot, he is going to help this football team. You probably won't see huge statistical numbers, but he's going to make plenty of big plays to help you win. 3rd down conversions, red zone option, all of that. and with Jennings, any year the giants can decide to make him a post june 1st cut and only have $562,500 of dead money on the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Tom Rock @TomRock_Newsday 13s13 seconds ago Giants have had to make roster moves to compensate for RB injuries in each of last 3 seasons. Having 3 potential starters should help that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 If you watched Giants football over the last four years you would have a grasp on the lack of durability of our RB corps and our inability to run the football. Its a known fact that Coughlin prefers experienced players and Reese like 30 other GMs are interested in bringing in younger players. Only question now is when does he start? After Jennings or behind Williams. Vereen brings a different game to the table and its more about depth than doubts concerning Jennings & Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Dan Graziano @DanGrazianoESPN 14s15 seconds ago In much smaller RB news, the Giants will be re-signing Chris Ogbonnaya today. doesn't deserve it's own thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I'm not impressed. Not with Antone Smith and CJ Spiller out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 details of the contract will determine how good a signing this is. I think we could've rolled with Williams and Jennings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I'm not impressed. Not with Antone Smith and CJ Spiller out there. And with the deepest RB crop in the draft in probably a dozen years. I'd like to see what the terms of the deal are. If it was pricey I'll be pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 i love it. very solid rotation and depth now. low round draft picks and cheap value signings are how you build a running game these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedDogs Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 this is an excellent signing. Good player at a reasonable price. I can't ask for any more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Only question now is when does he start? After Jennings or behind Williams. 3rd down and passing downs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGL Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 It's just meh to me, it's nothing special. But I think we do need depth in the RB spot...I know people eveyr year seem to like what we have, but watch Jennings get hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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