New York Giants Reserve/Future Contracts: RB Martell Mallett

by Mike Fiammetta on Feb 7, 2011 11:00 AM EST in New York Giants News

With the future of the New York Giants running back position growing cloudier seemingly by the month, let's take a look at running back Martell Mallett. Out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Mallett went undrafted in 2009 and decided to head north to the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. After rushing for 1,240 yards (fourth in the league) and eight touchdowns - as well as a franchise record 213 yards against the Montreal Alouettes Sept. 4, 2009 - Mallett was named the 2009 Most Outstanding Rookie.

The following January, Mallett was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles, where he lasted until late July. The Eagles resigned him in August, waived him in September but signed him to the practice squad two days later. Later that month, the Eagles released Mallett and he ended up on the Cleveland Browns' practice squad. In November, Mallett was released. After a brief second stint on the Eagles' practice squad, the Giants offered Mallett a reserve/future contract early last month.

Now listed at 6-foot, 207 pounds, Mallett is undoubtedly an intriguing prospect. His size makes Mallett a potentially impressive power back, but he's also shown glimpses of speed. Additionally, Mallett is known for his pass-catching ability, something that surely led to him having two stints with the Eagles, whose running backs always need to be able to catch the ball. Again, given the uncertainty of the Giants' running back position, it's hard to argue Mallett's chances for sticking around.

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I don't see the speed

From the combine…

40 Time: 4.68 40 Low: 4.58 40 High: 4.80

This is LB speed, not RB

All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
Tom Quinn Must Go!
On second thought, let's not blame players or coaches, they are not responsible. The unsupportive fans are to blame.

by UnknownJintsFan on Feb 7, 2011 11:04 AM EST reply actions

To get that many yards running in the CFL

is fairly impressive, as it is a supremely pass happy league (side effect of only having 3 downs).

by brisulph on Feb 7, 2011 11:06 AM EST reply actions

Doesn't look very elusive

And as noted that is not great speed in the 40. But he looks like he hits the hole quickly and takes pretty good angles on his runs. He looks like he could add some depth at a thin position right now for the Giants.

Go Giants!

by ronjohnson on Feb 7, 2011 11:21 AM EST up reply actions

I got a good look at Mallett at Eagles training camp last year. I also recall him having a decent preseason game this year. He runs hard, constantly fights for every yard he gets, but just lacks the ability necessary in the bigs. Really nothing more than a short-yardage guy, and a mediocre one at that. PS material.

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by JimmyK on Feb 7, 2011 11:44 AM EST reply actions

Watched the video

Not speed but OK. Can catch.

Looks like PS as said above or if Ware goes and we have two other backs, could be a third.

All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
Tom Quinn Must Go!
On second thought, let's not blame players or coaches, they are not responsible. The unsupportive fans are to blame.

by UnknownJintsFan on Feb 7, 2011 12:30 PM EST reply actions

not to take anything away from the guy

but in the video every run he had was through a gaping hole made by the o-line. This guy may be good, but who knows what’s going to happen to the o-line on the giants next season.

by Trev Lawson on Feb 7, 2011 5:43 PM EST up reply actions

I'm starting to think about walking away from Ahmad Bradshaw

depending on how much cash he wants. Get rid of him and Brandon Jacobs and spend money on Nnamdi and Greenway.

I think we should just bring in a lot of talented RBs and see who wins the starting job.

Rex Ryan... I salute you!

by jdaking123 on Feb 7, 2011 6:57 PM EST reply actions

and rebuild our O-Line

That’s the key to having a successful ground game.

Rex Ryan... I salute you!

by jdaking123 on Feb 7, 2011 7:00 PM EST up reply actions

like ur thinking 123

Let’s spend the money to get a top 3 defense. And put in on our 90 million dollar QB and our oline to open holes to get us points. Let’s stop paying rb like they’re #1 backs like tiki was. Bcuz ab and JB although good just are not franchise backs period. I know some may not agree. I believe we can find someone as productive in the late rounds of the draft.

by hit_hard on Feb 8, 2011 12:07 AM EST via mobile up reply actions