NYG game thoughts

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(08-17-2015, 01:36 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Haha, yes, and when Green, Jones, Gresh, and Eifert were all out, he relied on Sanu too much.

The bottom line is:  Andy has not had a "safety valve" like Eifert since his time here.  Green will almost always be doubled.  Eifert and Sanu/Burkhead-when working out of the slot, could be just that.  Eifert wont be doubled.  A big, reliable target like that is exactly what this offense has needed.

If Marvin Jones can stay healthy, and Sanu can remain in the slot where he belongs, all the better.  Rex?  My wildcard player for this year.  I think he will rotate with Sanu and keep each other fresh.  I think Rex will be a big factor this year. 

Actually Andy in his entire career has never had a pass catcher more seasoned than he is except Gresham. Which is pretty unusual and atypical as most clubs especially when they are breaking in young skill players bring in a seasoned vet to help stabilize the group and to mentor. We haven't. He also has never had an established #2 WR or (as you point out) a big, reliable target as a safety valve.

This goes back to our never signing one of the cagey vet WRs like other clubs have. They don't cost that much and the reliable target cannot be underestimated (Steve Smith, Anquan Boldin, Pierre Garcon and so forth).