NY GIANTS: TIME FOR RAMSES BARDEN TO STEP UP

[RoanokeFan]

NY GIANTS: TIME FOR RAMSES BARDEN TO STEP UP

"In the 2009 NFL Draft, the New York Giants drafted a gifted; but raw WR out of
Cal Poly in the 3^rdround. Standing 6’6 and weighing 227 pounds, the
Giants organization felt that they had found a diamond in the rough and a steal.
That player’s name is Ramses Barden who has yet to emerge as
the standout WR the Giants had projected. With the 100% certainty of
Mario Manningham opting out for free agency, the Giants are in
need of a competent replacement to compliment Hakeem Nicks and
Victor Cruz.

Many in the
organization are torn, as some feel that Barden may not be the
answer; while others still have high hopes. Thus far in his three year career
as a Giant, Barden has a total of 15
receptions for 174 yards. Last season, Barden
collected 9 receptions and 94 yards, a little
more than half of his career totals. These numbers do not suggest optimism,
however; I am one who believes that Barden can become that
3^rdreceiver for Eli Manning and an equal threat that
Manningham was.

The main concerns regarding
Barden had been his inability to stay healthy throughout his
career and also his inconsistency in catching the ball. With the NFL draft a
little over a month away, the Giants will need to decide if Barden
is the answer or not. My guess is that the Giants will draft a WR
somewhere between the 4^thand 7^throunds; regardless of
their perception of Barden. With an open competition in mind
for that 3^rdreceiver, the Giants are hoping that Barden
will emerge and take advantage of this opportunity and give the Giants
another potent weapon.<span style="DISPLAY: none"> </span>"

[burier]

Hes not a good player.

Deal with it

[Kruunch]

[quote user="burier"]I'm not a good poster.

Deal with it[/quote]

Fixed.

As much as it pains me to agree with the clownshoe though, I don't think Barden is going to materialize either.

Inconsistancy in routes, catching, lack of speed and injury history just doesn't give me a lot of hope that this guy is a gamer.

[NYG4lifeNYK]

Thanks Roa.. I feel he's ready to step in. The question is can he stay healthy?


The receiver out of Cal Poly.... I just loved hearing that for some reason. When we drafted him all I could think of was how cool Cal Poly sounds lol..

[RoanokeFan]

I think Barden's ship has sailed. In a time when we need all the money we can find to keep players we need.....

[timmytimm3]

I think Jernigan is going to make some big plays this year.

The guy is fast as hell.

[Kruunch]

[quote user="RoanokeFan"]I think Barden's ship has sailed.* In a time when we need all the money we can find to keep players we need.....
[/quote]

Lol that's his only upside ... he's cheap!

But yeah I agree.

[Kruunch]

[quote user="timmytimm3"]I think Jernigan is going to make some big plays this year.

The guy is fast as hell.[/quote]

Yeah looking for him to step up into that 3rd spot.

[burier]

[quote user="Kruunch"][quote user="burier"]I'm not a good poster.

Deal with it[/quote]

Fixed.

As much as it pains me to agree with the clownshoe though, I don't think Barden is going to materialize either.

Inconsistancy in routes, catching, lack of speed and injury history just doesn't give me a lot of hope that this guy is a gamer.[/quote]

You're one of the dumbest humans I've ever encountered.

And stop jockin me so hard. It isn't becoming.

[TheEnigma]

Not trying to be a jerk but if Barden makes anything happen, it's mostly because the coverage is going to be on Nicks and Cruz.. Though that might be the case with anyone coming in.