Comments on: Giants rookie David Wilson will ride the pine until he grows up

By: doublezero74

doublezero74 — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:18:16 +0000

Good teams hold their people accountable for doing their jobs. It’s a professional sport and by week ten Wilson hasn’t learned his protection responsibilities yet? He needs to get his ac together

By: ctp603

ctp603 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:46:02 +0000

Didn’t this kid play in an option offense in college? Why is this all of a sudden breaking news that he has no idea how to pick up a blitz?

The Giants knew this drafting David Wilson. They knew it throughout training camp. They know it in week 10. It takes more than 4 months to learn the nuances of NFL blitzes when you’ve never been asked to do it before at any real competitive level.

By: bengalguy

bengalguy — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:23:08 +0000

This Hokie is a big jokie!!!

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:55:30 +0000

They had no plans to start him this year anyway, nor play much — unless everyone who was originally ahead of him on the depth chart, including messes Bradshaw and Brown, as well as Scott before he was injured — all went down. You’ve got to work your way up the depth chart with Coughlin. Bradshaw only started so quickly because the team needed the change of pace the year after Barber left and having Jacobs logging the entire carries load was obviously not going to work if they were going to win. The Buffalo game was huge and showed that he was ready to play in big spots. David has not shown that yet. Even in training camp, we saw first hand that he was just not ready to do everything that a back must do, especially in this “check with me” system that Gilbride and Eli manage.

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:41:03 +0000

szwhtsup123 says: Nov 13, 2012 1:35 PM

Maybe we need to have JPP throw him in an ice tub! That’ll wake him up!
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The more people pull this line, the more I laugh. Amukamara is now the 5th best rated CB in football. And the eye test confirms it, as well.

By: patriotenvy

patriotenvy — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:29:06 +0000

I wonder if they say this before they drafted him and thought they could work it out or if they didn’t do their research. Or is this part of their fixing him plan. One things for sure.. it’s not Eli’s fault.

By: pjhurley5

pjhurley5 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:00:50 +0000

“But Ingram’s comments make clear that the Giants view Wilson as a disappointment.”

Being disappointed in someone is different from viewing them as a disappointment. He has been in the league for all of 10 games and they have a few other capable running backs to allow him time to develop. He probably wants to light a fire under him, but saying they view him as a disappointment is overstated, unwarranted, and – to a degree- irresponsible based on the comments provided.

By: nflofficeadmin

nflofficeadmin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:52:12 +0000

There are more than a few videos out there of Wilson that indicate he is a very emotionally guy. They may even make you raise an eyebrow – All players are gain and lose motivation in different ways. If the RB coach puts him on blast like this to the entire world, he could very well lose this player, remember he’s only a 21/22 y.o. kid and I’m not sure he even has the emotional maturity of his age. Hope you know what you’re doing coach..

By: vltrophy14

vltrophy14 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:38:14 +0000

When u get paid the kind of money Wilson gets pd u need to learn the entire aspects of the game. Marshall Faulk one of the best RBs had to block & play WR every now & then. Wilson needs to watch some of Faulks tapes. Wilson still has a lot to learn before he’s a decent RB

By: szwhtsup123

szwhtsup123 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:35:08 +0000

Maybe we need to have JPP throw him in an ice tub! That’ll wake him up!

By: newlydead

newlydead — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:28:41 +0000

@dirtmcgirt24

“Just trying to go through in my mind plays in which he was on the field and was asked to block and failed. Since he’s not been on the field much at all, I’m drawing a blank.”

i’m thinking it’s more of a practice field issue. maybe not being able to recognize and pick up the blitz in practice then blowing if off all “but i’m an explosive back, i don’t need to pick up the blitz”

By: cem46

cem46 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:13:50 +0000

This is why I respect Tom Coughlin and his staff. They don’t jack around.

By: underdog518

underdog518 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:32:13 +0000

Typical VT hammerhead…

By: vikingsvoice

vikingsvoice — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:30:13 +0000

The minute he said he thinks he’s a Hall of Fame back in a media interview, nobody should have been surprised Coughlin buried him.

By: NakedCowboy!

NakedCowboy! — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:18:24 +0000

Thats some criticism in week 10… full power!

By: prince5000

prince5000 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:08:32 +0000

i don’t understand why teams still use a 1st round pick on running backs.

By: murphintampa

murphintampa — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:07:03 +0000

The Giants were all set to take Martin before Tampa Bay swooped in and traded with NE for the pick.

By: bewaredware

bewaredware — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:03:20 +0000

Should have stayed in school

By: justintuckrule

justintuckrule — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:03:18 +0000

The Giants haven’t built perennial contenders and 2x SB winners taking pro-ready draft picks high in the draft. They take athletes with high upsides and bring them along slow. Next year or 2014, the kid will be like McCoy. Watch.

By: dirtmcgirt24

dirtmcgirt24 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:02:39 +0000

Just trying to go through in my mind plays in which he was on the field and was asked to block and failed. Since he’s not been on the field much at all, I’m drawing a blank.

By: profootballwalk

profootballwalk — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:50:01 +0000

The guy didn’t get this way the day after he was drafted. Someone didn’t do their homework. Better stick to drafting pass rushing linemen.

By: phonymcringring

phonymcringring — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:45:34 +0000

Congrats to the Bucs and Browns for having guys who can put up solid individual performances. How has that been working out for them the past few years?

By: santolonius

santolonius — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:44:17 +0000

add me to the “wow” reactions. that’s a full-on public body slam. that ought to get his attention!

By: ajb3313

ajb3313 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:17:53 +0000

Clearly blocking is a big part of what NFL running backs are asked to do, but if the coach is saying he’s “explosive at the cost of [i]being a pro[/i],” then that’s an indictment of something else.

By: txtuff

txtuff — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:16:30 +0000

You can’t learn to be a NFL running back on the bench. He needs more playing time.

By: dbones750

dbones750 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:14:40 +0000

Wow, this is some harsh criticism. Hopefully he takes it as motivation to learn and then he can play with a little chip on his shoulder.

By: anthonykornheiser

anthonykornheiser — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:12:19 +0000

i wouldnt say “disappointment” he’s excellent at kick returns and yes, has an insane burst. he is averaging almost 5 yards per carry. every giants fan knows and fans/ students of the game know this kid has talent. he is simply saying he can’t get by on speed and jukes alone. his main issue which everyone can see is his blocking is poor, it’s true, he just wants to get out there and make these plays and thats only part of the game. he’ll work on his blocking a ton this offseason and he’ll flourish. hes insanely fast, has size and can do a ton of things with the ball. need to block and pick up blitzes in the NFL though.