Big Blue Huddle

Anthony Rivardo
@Anthony_Rivardo
Micah McFadden has quietly been one of the best linebackers in the NFL this season:

- Leads the Giants with 18 solo tackles, 27 total
- 2 TFLs, 4 QB hits, 1.5 sacks
- 90.2 overall PFF Grade (2nd)
- 90.1 PFF Run-Defense Grade (2nd)
- 2.4 average depth of tackle (17th)

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He's been a solid player when he's healthy. He's been better in Coverage too, which keeps him on the field more over Simmons.

Our inside LB play is good. 

Wow. thats certainly good news. he has always been around the ball but if i remember right, he had tackling issues that would bring his grade down. seems he's cleaned that up and could be a very good player for us.

What is perplexing is that the run defense still gives up the same 4.7 yards per carry it did last year.

Quote from: Ed Vette on October 02, 2024, 09:33:55 AMHe's been a solid player when he's healthy. He's been better in Coverage too, which keeps him on the field more over Simmons.

Ed: He has been one of my favorites since his days in college, because he is very football-savvy.

He doesn't have the physical skills of even an average NFL linebacker, but two things allow him to compete:

(1) knows the game; and (2) does his job even if it requires him to press beyond his physical limitations (which, IMO, explains the excessive injuries and shows that he's a true team guy).

Bob

Quote from: AZGiantFan on October 02, 2024, 10:16:24 AMWhat is perplexing is that the run defense still gives up the same 4.7 yards per carry it did last year.

Rich: It's the second defensive tackle position. 

None of the other inside men are good enough to take maximum advantage of playing next to Dexter.

They're playing hard but each has limits that show up... none beats his opponent often enough.

Bob

Quote from: Bob In PA on October 02, 2024, 10:20:04 AMEd: He has been one of my favorites since his days in college, because he is very football-savvy.

He doesn't have the physical skills of even an average NFL linebacker, but two things allow him to compete:

(1) knows the game; and (2) does his job even if it requires him to press beyond his physical limitations (which, IMO, explains the excessive injuries and shows that he's a true team guy).

Bob

Chase Blackburn 2024

Quote from: Bob In PA on October 02, 2024, 10:23:57 AMRich: It's the second defensive tackle position. 

None of the other inside men are good enough to take maximum advantage of playing next to Dexter.

They're playing hard but each has limits that show up... none beats his opponent often enough.

Bob

If you are right Bob and I think you are, the Giants need to draft Mason Graham.  Best 3 tech DT in college and a beast.  Former wrestler.  Fast, strong and relentless.

Quote from: Ed Vette on October 02, 2024, 10:38:49 AMChase Blackburn 2024

Ed: I never thought of that, but he is IMO the same guy. Thanks for reminding me. Bob

Not really a surprise. You could see his now fulfilling potential last season.

Cheers!