Comments on: Giants sign Martellus Bennett to one-year, $2.5 million deal http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: caryw30 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1639774 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:34:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1639774 If Martellus wasn’t so lazy and short-sighted he would have seen that the league now uses 2 TEs and 2 RBs now. He was given opportunities to catch but he would not put in the work. He was too busy making rap videos instead of studying the playbook. This is a show us deal from the Giants.

]]> By: Angry Orange Man http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1639705 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:01:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1639705 bigd4defense says: Mar 14, 2012 4:01 PM

THANK you Giants!!
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He was a free agent there sport, so uh, if we didn’t sign him he still wasn’t gonna be on your roster.

In the spirit of bring friendly, you’re welcome I guess?

]]> By: reddcowboys http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1639195 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:28:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1639195 Giants must not need a pass catching te. I’m glad to see him gone. Couldn’t count on him when needed.

]]> By: superdave4good http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1639110 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:04:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1639110 It like it that it gives the G-men an advantage over the cowgirls!!! Go Steelers!!!

]]> By: dallasgoon http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638720 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:53:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638720 Oh, and worry about him the WEEK AFTER playing the Cowboys. He’ll try to show off against Dallas. Then there’s the OTHER 14 games.

]]> By: dallasgoon http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638706 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:49:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638706 What it REALLY means is that we, A, need to adjust our playbook (we won’t, because Garrett isn’t cerebral enough). B, I don’t know if we thought of at least running the price up.

Five min into free agency and he signs with the Giants. The freakin GIANTS!!! Come on! That’s suspect. Real suspect.

]]> By: dfm725 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638691 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:46:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638691 I’m not saying this is going to happen but *fingers crossed* that he’s our reverse Visanthe Shiancoe. Shiancoe played behind Shockey and the Giants essentially groomed him for the Vikings.

Maybe the Giants will catch a break and he’ll be an upgrade over Ballard.

At the very least he’ll improve the blocking (like many have already said).

It’s a great deal for the money and low risk because you know he’ll block.

]]> By: bluester111 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638596 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:20:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638596 Oh. And thanks Dallas for helping us subsidize this bargain basement contract.

]]> By: nygf http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638365 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:28:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638365 Martellus, you’re on the defending champs’ roster now. You’re not stuck behind Romo’s boyfriend or playing under Wade Phillips, a lot is going to be expected of you. Time to step up or shut up.

]]> By: rajbais http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638364 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:28:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638364 Marty B TV to NYC where it’ll be cancelled in 2 weeks.

]]> By: moosealiny http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638359 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:28:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638359 @unitedstateof texas

“High on potential, low on talent” ?!?!?!?
whats that mean?

THIS IS A GREAT MOVE BY THE GIANTS. THIS GUY has loads of talent and potential. He was never truly given a chance in Dallas bc tony romo and his boytoy witten. the got him on the cheap with a prove it contract. and i am sure he will. he’s going to end up being the best te they have since bavaro!!! stamp it!

and the best part is you fools in dallas get to see it twice a year!

he’s to Martellus Bennett burning YINZ (ya’ll im from pittsburgh!)

]]> By: fissels http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638334 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:21:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638334 Bennett was given ample opportunities to prove himself as #2 TE and he couldn’t do it. Good luck with the Giants

]]> By: marktheaudioguy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638328 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:20:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638328 As a Cowboy fan I loved Marty B his rookie year. I thought he would tear it up. Then we never really lived up to his potential. I know he was playing behind Witten, but Hernandez on the Patriots played better behind the Gronk.

Still, I think he will do very well on the Giants. And really, kind of scared that he will dish out some revenge on the Boys :S

]]> By: portlax12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638285 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:11:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638285 I think the last time the Giants took on a young, freakishly athletic raw talent who had not yet proven himself (Jason Pierre-Paul for those of you playing at home) it worked out pretty well. He will be the starter on the Giants and to be honest the middle of the field should be wide open for him. With Cruz and Nicks on the outside, this guy is going to get covered one on one all day. For the price we are paying for this guy, I’ll take my chances.

]]> By: cup0pizza http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638278 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:09:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638278 Good riddance. Bennett SUCKS.

]]> By: roadtrip3500 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638232 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:58:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638232 Bennett underachieving in Dallas could be a function of him knowing he was never going to be the #1 guy over Witten. The Giants have Bear Pascoe, also a blocker who can play both TE and FB… Bennett knows he can be the #1 TE receiver in New York this season if he puts in the work. And if he shines, he can get a big(ger) contract for 2013 with the Giants (making Ballard and/or Beckum expendable) or with another team who needs a #1 TE.

This is a smart move for low money by Reese.

]]> By: spurstar210 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638230 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:57:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638230 Might as well have signed Thing from Fantastic Four to catch balls for u.

]]> By: godofware http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638227 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:56:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638227 Cowboys fan who has met Bennett; He is an overgrown child who doesn’t take all his god given abilities serious.

However, If anyone can get through to him it’s Coughlin. Good Luck!

]]> By: east96st http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638219 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:55:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638219 To all the Dallas fans ripping this deal -
1) 2.5 M and 1 year is about as low risk as you get.
2) We don’t need even need him for the whole year. Just until Ballard heals.
3) TE in the Giants system is more a blocker than a pass catcher. That’s why no one drafts a Giants TE in fantasy football as anything but an emergency backup.
4) No offense to Garrett or Romo, because I think they both get unfair blame, but if he acts up on a two time winning Super Bowl coach and a two time Super Bowl MVP QB, he will be cut before he has a chance to say, “But, coach…”.

]]> By: chip56 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638182 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:47:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638182 Honestly, at 1 year and $2.5 even if the guy doesn’t catch a lot who cares? That’s a great deal for a blocking TE. Giants can still take one of the TEs in the first round of the draft or bring back Boss.

]]> By: giantspunk213 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638116 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:39:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638116 Looks like Bennett is gonna have his chance to prove he can be a starting tight end in the nfl. He’s got a qb, receivers to open the middle of the field up for him, a running game (hopefully) and all his competition for the starting gig so far is rehabbing serious knee injuries, if he plays up to his potential then he could be just like Jermichael Finley

]]> By: olebucknasty http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638051 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:27:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638051 WARNING G-men. I’m a Cowboy fan and an Aggie and have been waiting for this guy to break out for years….and it hasnt happened. This guy has great potential but thats all he’s got. No work ethic to better his craft and he cant catch the football in the clutch. Romo banged it off his hands so many times….but thats probably Romo’s fault since everything is always Romo’s fault.

]]> By: realitypolice http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638027 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:22:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638027 All of you people pointing out all of his flaws and saying the Giants made a big mistake:

You did see the details of the contract, right?

One year, $2.5m? That’s about as risk free as it gets.

And maybe Drill Sergeant Coughlin will be able to wring a little more out of him than the Cowboys were with their inmates running the asylum form of player management.

]]> By: jakek2 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1638011 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:19:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1638011 Love it. We’re getting a young, experienced vet that was totally underutilized in Dallas at the same price it would have cost us to pay an unknown draft pick. Guaranteed he’ll have better stats than Carlson. At $23M less, watch and learn other GMs, this is how you build a perennial contender.

]]> By: thequietfanatic http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1637984 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:15:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1637984 Good riddance. Every Cowboy fan knew he was the third string, even with John Phillips on IR. He has some talent, but he’s lazy in the pass catching dept. Decent blocker. Don’t get your hopes up, Giants fans. You should be praying for Beckham and Ballard to heal quickly before putting any faith in the self proclaimed “marty b”.

]]> By: bangthedrum22 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1637980 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:14:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1637980 He would be awesome if he could catch.

]]> By: zaggs http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1637976 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:14:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1637976 Worse comes to worse, he doesn’t need to be a full season star. Just long enough till Ballard gets back.

]]> By: jdandcoke http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1637962 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:11:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1637962 this will probably be the giants biggest FA signing. hopefully they still sign a decent running back, resign goff or another decent MLB, secure their backup qb….carr or whoever, and possibly sign one depth guy to the o-line…..then its on to the draft.

]]> By: unitedstateoftexas http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1637956 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:11:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1637956 High on potential, low on talent.

]]> By: daz66 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/giants-sign-martellus-bennett-to-one-year-2-5-million-deal/#comment-1637952 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:10:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387391#comment-1637952 He’ll have an immediate negative impact. Poor work ethic but a good blocker.

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