Getting To Know ... Giants UDFA Signee Spencer Paysinger (LB, Oregon)

by Ed Valentine on Jul 28, 2011 11:01 AM EDT in New York Giants News

All the hoopla surrounding the New York Giants undrafted free-agent signings revolved around the team being able to snag linebacker Mark Herzlich, the Boston College cancer survivor who was generally considered the top available UDFA. At the very least,m undoubtedly the one with the biggest name recognition.

Herzlich, though, was not the only linebacker the Giants collected as an undrafted free agent. Oregon outside linebacker Spencer Paysinger was also among the signees. Let's see what we can learn about him.

Paysinger is a smallish 6-foot-3, 216-pound linebacker. That, really, is strong safety size in the NFL.

Wes Bunting of the National Football Post said of Paysinger:

Displays solid range for the position and does have some natural fluidly in coverage. But he isn't physical, lacks ideal instincts and I think there are a lot of better options out there as a potential special teams guys/nickel backer than him.

From Consensus Draft Services:

A former wide receiver, Paysinger is an athletic linebacker who is great on the run.... Below average instincts and play recognition. ... Lacks strength at the POA and in making tackles in the box. ... Paysinger's speed and athleticism will get him to a team's training camp and if he shows enough, he could make a roster by contributing on special teams or get developed on a team's practice squad.

Sounds like, at best, a guy who will be given a chance on special teams. These reports, and his lack of size, don't seem to offer much evidence that Paysinger can play linebacker at the NFL level.

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Julius Peppers lookin boy

by The Blood of Eli on Jul 28, 2011 11:03 AM EDT reply actions

that nose

Imagine the boogers this guy produces. Its almost exciting!

by wrxsti28 on Jul 28, 2011 11:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

practice squad

at best

by NJsandman on Jul 28, 2011 11:07 AM EDT reply actions

sounds like they signed him for the antrel rolle / tyler sash spot...

that hybrid S/LB crap

by The Blood of Eli on Jul 28, 2011 11:12 AM EDT reply actions

More like Deon Grant's roll

But you’re right. Seems like we’re still gonna use that defense until we find 3 or 4 consistent linebackers.

by MDGeeMan on Jul 28, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions

camp fodder

i’m not hangin’ out in this thread

Smashmout

by Shaunthegiant on Jul 28, 2011 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

probably a good idea

I have not yet begun to procrastinate

by TheWenz on Jul 28, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Weird

I saw one scouting report that listed him at 236 lbs, not 216. In any case, he’s not one of the top UNFA linebackers on anyone’s list. So, yes, probably camp fodder or practice squad.

by TheGifford on Jul 28, 2011 11:17 AM EDT reply actions

He's definitely bigger then 216

much like Jaquain Williams he’s a lot heaver then some of the listings out there. Paysinger was good at OU, probably the same caliber as Casey Matthews to be honest. The guy was all over the field. Doesn’t mean he’ll make the team or anything but he’s very fast.

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by Rorschach44 on Jul 28, 2011 11:21 AM EDT reply actions

What line backers are making the team?

I’m curious how this is all going to pan out. We’ll have boley, goff, and a bunch of rookies and second year guys? (Dillard, Jones, Herzlich, Tracy, Sintim, Williams). Am I the only one who thinks Kiwanuka is going to be playing OLB again?

by rudy2930 on Jul 28, 2011 11:24 AM EDT reply actions

He very well might,

if we sign him but I think he’ll line up all over the place if we do, as for linebackers Boley, Goff, Sintim, Herzlich definately make the team as for Dillard and Tracy I think they’ll have to prove they’re better than Jones and Williams and i just don’t see a guy like Paysinger fitting in

Can we all collectively bargain not to be douche bags ?

by colinlovestheknicks on Jul 28, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Long shot

Undersized, definitely. However, can he add weight and strength while keeping his speed, agility and quickness? He won’t be able to do that before the regular season starts. so, he will be most likely competing for a spot on the practice squad. That will be a tall order.

by ejcal70 on Jul 28, 2011 11:42 AM EDT reply actions

I think we need to release boley's contract.

Way too expensive for a mediocre player, J.W. Is a beast, truely a gem I think. He’ll probably not get many snaps this year, but I think he could be our starter in the next two.

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by ianwestpalm on Jul 28, 2011 11:53 AM EDT via mobile reply actions