Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations
The Mile High Report —
... of working in this case. I also loved the selection of OLB Clint Sintim in the 2nd round of the Draft. He played in one of the very few collegiate 3-4's at Virginia, but the Giants like to blitz their SLB a great deal, and Sintim fits that profile very well. Another departure from traditional thinking for the Giants, which generally makes me feel very warm and fuzzy inside. Other draftees whom I like include William Beatty, Ramses Barden, Travis Beckum, Andre Brown, and Rhett Bomar. Jerry ...
Spotlight: Kevin Gilbride
Big Blue View —
... Can he figure out how to maximize the strengths of Domenik Hixon and Steve Smith? Can he figure out what Hakeem Nicks does well and how to turn the Giants' No. 1 pick into a play-making threat? Can he figure out what to do with the freakish Ramses Barden, aside from throw him Red Zone fade routes? Can he figure out how Mario Manningham can contribute? Can he figure out a way to create mismatches with Kevin Boss and Travis Beckum?
Can he take advantage of the talents of ...
Rooting for Wrighster to make Giants
Big Blue View —
... This guy showed up fully equipped with all the equipment necessary to play in a PBA television event. He had a gigantic roller bowling bag complete with two balls, two pairs of shoes, towels, powder, and all kinds of other gadgets that only professionals know how to use. I will admit I do have my own bowling bag and balls but I didn't have them yesterday, so Ramses was at a distinct advantage and I beat him down!!! I BEAT HIM DOWN!!!
P.S. Another NYG rookie Travis Beckum also beat him down!
Now that is ...
Giants sign third-round pick Beckum
Big Blue View —
... The team today announced that it has signed Travis Beckum, the second of their two third-round selections in this year’s NFL Draft. Beckum, a 6-3, 239-pound tight end from Wisconsin, was the 100th overall choice in the draft. ...
Brown, Giants' 4th-round pick, signs
Big Blue View —
... (From the Giants) -- Running back Andre Brown, the fourth-round selection from North Carolina State, today became the sixth 2009 draft choice – and the second in two days – to sign with the Giants. The other draft picks who have signed their contracts are the team’s two third-round picks, wide receiver Ramses Barden and tight end Travis Beckum, quarterback Rhett Bomar (fifth round) and cornerbacks DeAndre Wright a (sixth) and Stoney Woodson (seventh).
The only unsigned ...
When will the Rams start signing draft picks?
Turf Show Times —
... if he doesn't see playing time in the nickel this year.
Round Four, Clemson DT Darell Scott, 103rd pick
The third pick of the fourth round, neither of Scott's immediate draft slot neighbors (with the Chiefs and Browns) have signed. The closest player in the draft order to Scott that has signed a deal is Bears DE Henry Melton, who inked a four-year, $2.261 million deal with a $511,230 signing bonus. The last pick of the third round, Giants TE Travis Beckum, signed a four-year, $2.363 million deal with a $611,000 ...
Video Friday: Travis Beckum
Big Blue View —
Travis Beckum was discussed quite a bit in our look at New York Giants' tight ends the other day. Here is a little Beckum video. Gotta tell you, I love what I see. This guy can catch, and he moves like a wide receiver.
This year's useless try at predicting the Giants' season-opening 53-man roster
Big Blue View —
... not. I haven't got a clue who will emerge as the true backup behind Jacobs. I know, however, that between Bradshaw, Ware and the rookie Brown I'm not worried about it.
The picks (5) -- Jacobs, Hedgecock, Bradshaw, Ware, Brown.
Tight Ends: Starter -- Kevin Boss. Backup -- Michael Matthews, Darcy Johnson, Lee Vickers, Travis Beckum.
Third-round pick Travis Beckum ...
2009 Schedule Preview: Week 5 vs. NY Giants
Canal Street Chronicles —
... and tight end Travis Beckum for added depth. Steve Smith (not that one), who led the team in receptions last year, will remain one of Manning's favorite targets while ...
New York Giants training camp: Thursday morning practice report
Big Blue View —
... hauled in the ball.
Pretty good morning for Hakeem Nicks, who made a couple of good catches over the middle in traffic. Nicks missed a chance for a couple of big plays downfield, though. On one, he was behind his defender and Andre Woodson overthrew him. On another, Woodson badly underthrew him and Nicks attempted to adjust but could not haul in the ball. That one was in the end zone.
The other rookie receivers -- Ramses Barden and Travis Beckum -- each caught a handful of balls this morning. ...
Blogger journal: Chronicling the experience
Big Blue View —
... interesting day for me. I was quiet most of the week, didn't ask any questions during group interviews or really go out of my way to seek anything on my own. As Giants Communications Direction Pat Hanlon had told me to do early in the week, I was just going with the flow.
On Friday, though, I decided it was time for me to dust off the reporter skills and really start acting the part. So, I got myself involved in a Ramses Barden interview. Jumped into a Travis Beckum interview, and after a media session with Hakeem ...
Nicks, Barden, Beckum are finding their way
Big Blue View —
... answer likely won't come until this season is done, and maybe even for several seasons after that.
What can be said is that all three rookie receivers drafted by Reese have shown flashes of why the Giants believed they did not need to go out and get veteran replacements for Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer.
During the first few days of camp, first-round pick Hakeem Nicks, and third-round picks Ramses Barden and Travis Beckum have all provided glimpses of their potential. ...
New York Giants training camp: Friday morning practice report
Big Blue View —
... Best throw of the day was a gorgeous floater from Andre Woodson to Travis Beckum, which dropped beautifully out of the sky into Beckum's arms in between a linebacker and a safety. Might be the best throw I have seen in the entire camp. ...
Updated guess at the New York Giants season-opening 53-man roster
Big Blue View —
... point. That has to be what matters, not sentimentality. Hagan is forcing his way onto this roster, though seven receivers is probably one more than the Giants would like to keep. The Giants talk repeatedly, though, about keeping the best players and not having a set formula. Hagan is earning it. And yes, these guys are in order of the playing time I think they would get if the regular season started today.
Tight Ends (3) -- Kevin Boss, Michael Matthews, Travis Beckum
Matthews has been working with the first unit in ...
Fantasy Football Friday
Big Blue View —
... , maybe even Travis Beckum), and I question whether Jacobs will put up the type of numbers to justify picking him as high as he's likely to be picked. I'll discuss this more in my NFC East fantasy preview, but I'll say I'd be cautious about taking Jacobs in the first round. ...
Giants are a work in progress
Big Blue View —
... and Travis Beckum have shown potential, but the Giants really haven't figured out ways to utilize them yet. In Barden's case, especially, I think Tom Coughlin and Kevin Gilbride will find ways to get him on the field as the season progresses. ...
Here is the roster
Big Blue View —
... and just three safeties. So, don't be surprised by another move or two.
Offense (26)
QB (2): Eli Manning, David Carr
RB (3): Brandon Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw, Danny Ware
FB (1): Madison Hedgecock
WR (7): Domenik Hixon, Steve Smith, Mario Manningham, Sinorice Moss, Hakeem Nicks, Ramses Barden, Derek Hagan
TE (3): Kevin Boss, Darcy Johnson, Travis Beckum
OL (10): Shaun O’Hara, Chris Snee, Rich ...
Examining the New York Giants green zone issues
Big Blue View —
... don't care which one, but an offensive lineman has a better chance of moving the pile than Boss or Darcy Johnson.
4. Run to the edges
Those kinds of plays, where maybe you can pull a guard, are the kind the Giants line seems to block the best. Maybe it takes a tad longer to develop, which is dangerous in short-yardage, but it is the kind of play the Giants run best. Play to your strength, not your weakness.
5. Ramses Barden and Travis Beckum
I know these two rookies have a ways to go before ...
NY Giants @ New Orleans Saints: Transcripts Galore
Canal Street Chronicles —
... 's done the same thing. We have a young guy in the name of Travis Beckum who we think is going to be a good player going forward." ...
What others are saying about the Giants' implosion
Big Blue View —
... on the Giants' first series; at least it appeared to be intended for Samuel, who stepped in front of tight end Travis Beckum and picked it off, leading to the second touchdown for Philly. Manning threw another one just before the half, setting up another touchdown, and by then it was over. The Giants have to hope it's just a minor slump, because if Manning keeps throwing to the other team like this, and completing balls at a rate lower than 50-percent (which he's doing the past three weeks), New York's going to be out of the pennant race by Thanksgiving ...
For the Giants, the numbers tell the story of the season
Big Blue View —
... Travis Beckum
5
5
35
7
7
15
0
Kevin Boss
7
17
266
38
15.6
30
1
Ahmad Bradshaw
8
7 ...
New York Giants news & notes: Love numbers? You'll love this
Big Blue View —
... Travis Beckum
5
5
35
7
7
15
0
Kevin Boss
8
19
283
35.4
14.9
30
2
Ahmad Bradshaw
9 ...
What do the Giants do now? Ideas for salvaging the season
Big Blue View —
... there are certain veterans whose warranty has expired. So, let the kids play. -- Activate Ramses Barden -- Sure, wide receiver isn't really an issue. But, the Green Zone still is. And, yes, that probably means de-activating Derek Hagan, an idea which I hate. But, you know what? The coverage teams stink with Hagan, who might be the team's best cover guy. For now, they can stink without him. It's time to start finding out about Barden. -- Same for Travis Beckum -- Every snap that Darcy Johnson is on the ...
