Could LeRon McClain fit as a Giant? You betcha

by jmark82 on Feb 19, 2011 6:13 PM EST

Word on the street says LeRon McClain wants to play for a team willing to give him the ball. Well, the Giants have two needs: someone to block for people carrying the ball and an extra body carrying the ball. McClain has demonstrated such an awesome, humble attitude in not going public about his misgivings with the carry distribution, unlike a certain someone, that I would love to have the guy on my team. McClain was a touchdown maker just 2 years ago, and I think if they hadn't phased him out this past year in order to give McGahee some playing time and Rice some goal line looks, it would've been the same.

The thought of having McClain on my team is an exciting one. What do you guys think?

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Well he'd certainly fill our need for a true FB...

And would be cheaper than Mike Tolbert.

He could spell Brandon Jacobs/Ahmad Bradshaw (assuming both, either/or are still here) on short yardage/goal line situations to save them some punishment.

Red stripe, blue paint, them other teams scared but Big Blue ain't.

by EnWhySee on Feb 19, 2011 7:17 PM EST reply actions

i would pesonally rather draft mark ingram, and then a true blocking FB. we could then have another 3-headed monster

Dear FOX...
Fire Aikman and replace him with Strahan please

Bunga Bunga Party anyone???

by 56THE REAL LT on Feb 19, 2011 8:12 PM EST reply actions

You want to draft a FB?

Eh I’d rather go thru FA. I agree on Ingram though.

Red stripe, blue paint, them other teams scared but Big Blue ain't.

by EnWhySee on Feb 19, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions

no i meant get a fb not draft one, i misworded myself

Dear FOX...
Fire Aikman and replace him with Strahan please

Bunga Bunga Party anyone???

by 56THE REAL LT on Feb 19, 2011 10:05 PM EST up reply actions

Loved watching McClain highlights when he was running the ball

Could be a cheaper option than Jacobs. Hungry to prove himself. Hits the hole hard.

by ct17 on Feb 19, 2011 10:05 PM EST reply actions

I wouldn't replace Jacobs, I'd rather keep Jacobs, but get McClain as a FB. We all remember what our running game was like when Madison Hedgecock was good, and it'll free up Bear Pascoe.

Red stripe, blue paint, them other teams scared but Big Blue ain't.

by EnWhySee on Feb 19, 2011 11:25 PM EST up reply actions

mcclain would work for me

As for Ingram I’m sure he won’t be on the board at 19, and If he is I’m sure JR wouldn’t be able to resist. Also that would be the end for either AB or BJ or both.

by hit_hard on Feb 20, 2011 12:08 AM EST via mobile reply actions

JR can't resist Ingram?

If Ingram was a top ten prospect and fell to us this might be true, but he is rated from 15-21 overall as a prospect depending on the site you check. JR could easily go with him or a player at at a different position with a similar mid first round grade. McClain would be a nice pick up.

by G-FANinFL on Feb 20, 2011 2:12 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Site =/= JR's board

JPP wasn’t a top 10 pick according to many sites, but he was to the Giants. Also Ingram’s stock is only at 15-21 since no one yet knows his 40 time. If he runs a low 4.4 or a 4.3, he’ll be listed as a top 10 pick but all the meaningless sites.

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by Rorschach44 on Feb 20, 2011 8:43 AM EST up reply actions

I will be shocked if he runs that type of time

but I agree that if he does he will surely move up.

by G-FANinFL on Feb 20, 2011 6:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I'd say he'd hit 4.45 maybe.

Red stripe, blue paint, them other teams scared but Big Blue ain't.

by EnWhySee on Feb 20, 2011 7:15 PM EST up reply actions

i think a 4.42

Dear FOX...
Fire Aikman and replace him with Strahan please

Bunga Bunga Party anyone???

by 56THE REAL LT on Feb 20, 2011 8:01 PM EST up reply actions

I think 4.43, anyone else?

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by tommy d. on Feb 20, 2011 8:34 PM EST up reply actions

4.425

Dear FOX...
Fire Aikman and replace him with Strahan please

Bunga Bunga Party anyone???

by 56THE REAL LT on Feb 20, 2011 11:58 PM EST up reply actions

small lol :-)

"Just when I thought you could'nt be any dumber, you go and do this... AND TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF!!

by tommy d. on Feb 21, 2011 4:45 PM EST up reply actions

JR's prospect ratings are all that matters each teams isn't the same. some he may be ranked top 5, others he may be ranked 20-30

Dear FOX...
Fire Aikman and replace him with Strahan please

Bunga Bunga Party anyone???

by 56THE REAL LT on Feb 20, 2011 3:12 PM EST up reply actions

True JR's board is all that matters

However, we don’t have access to it. All we can use to discuss these guys is where they are being rated. Given the info we have, I stand by my analysis.

by G-FANinFL on Feb 20, 2011 6:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

If we cut Jacobs and don't draft anyone

yea.

I’m not sure what sort of money he’s gonna want, but if he’s gonna FB money then OK.

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by Rorschach44 on Feb 20, 2011 9:20 AM EST reply actions

Jacobs and McCLain

I’ve never understood why we didn’t use BJ like the Ravens do McClain. I’ve been screaming (at my TV) to get both he and AB in the backfield at the same time, misdirection, options, quick handoffs to the up man, etc. That being said, McClain only makes sense if Jacobs is gone and I wouldn’t be surprised if someone gives McClain a Jacobs-esque contract (4 yr, 16 mil).

by TNYFBG on Feb 20, 2011 10:45 AM EST reply actions

Reminds me of picking up Rueben Droughns...

Dude layed people out when needed. He was solid the first seven games or so in 2007, 6 tds, then got hurt which opened the door for Ward to breakout and for the rest to stay healthy. Get Rolando!

by Last year in Sec 127 on Feb 22, 2011 10:14 AM EST up reply actions

I want Vonta Leach

this guy is mf’ing truck when it comes to run blocking. How do you think Arian Foster ran for so many yards?

2011 Dream Draft

1) Akeem Ayers, OLB
2) Mikel LeShoure, RB
3) Kris O'Dowd, C
4) Davon House, CB
5) :(
6) Henry Hynoski, FB
7) Eric Hagg, SS

by BigBlueIntervention on Feb 20, 2011 11:14 AM EST reply actions

How do you think Arian Foster ran for so many yards

Kubiak was the OC when Denver recycled 1000 yd runners

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by Rorschach44 on Feb 20, 2011 11:29 AM EST up reply actions

McClain would give us a nice 1-2-3

RB grouping if we were to keep Bradshaw and Jacobs, as well as being a Pro Bowl FB. The thing is, he is a two time Pro Bowler coming off of a season were he made a little less than 3 mill. so what do we reasonably sign him for on the open market? 3.5 mill.? Signing him would more than likely give us the priciest backfield in the NFL, one of the best but still, the salary cap ramifications would be huge for the next two years at least. I wouldn’t mind him rushing and receiving out of the backfield but I don’t see it financially.

by Robin's-meats-and-vegetables on Feb 20, 2011 12:14 PM EST reply actions

It;s one reason I'm not opposed to letting Bradshaw test the FA market and go elsewhere.

Red stripe, blue paint, them other teams scared but Big Blue ain't.

by EnWhySee on Feb 20, 2011 12:25 PM EST up reply actions

Well we didn't secure Rolando McClain

and we’re not going to sign McLean Stevenson or Shirley MacLane for that matter, so the only McLain left to sign would be LeRon McClain – See that was easy. I am so glad I purchased that “easy button” at Staples over Christmas.

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by Joyzboy on Feb 20, 2011 3:49 PM EST reply actions

How about John McLean?

You know that guy goes hard and never ~~dies~~ quits.

by brisulph on Feb 22, 2011 11:58 AM EST up reply actions

John McLean.....

Priceless – Give that man a contract !!

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by Joyzboy on Feb 22, 2011 2:51 PM EST reply actions

Ooops.

I thought you were talking about the Oakland Raiders middle linebacker that I had hoped the Giants would get in last years draft. I’d like him to be a Giant.

by Old Giant on Feb 28, 2011 9:20 AM EST reply actions