NFL road rocky for Rourke after Patriots draft QB

[Sir Purrcival]

They are perhaps looking for depth but they have way too much money invested in the top man. Unfortunately that man has been bitten by the injury bug too often for a 40 million dollar a year man. So depth it is. They go and get Drew Lock from Seattle on the idea that he may be able to compete for the #1 spot. Then you have Devito who managed to win 3 in a row last season when injuries floated him to the top of the roster. Then you have Rourke. Chance of him seeing the active roster under those circumstances....probably about the same as winning the Super 7. Damn shame.

[Toppy Vann]

They are perhaps looking for depth but they have way too much money invested in the top man. Unfortunately that man has been bitten by the injury bug too often for a 40 million dollar a year man. So depth it is. They go and get Drew Lock from Seattle on the idea that he may be able to compete for the #1 spot. Then you have Devito who managed to win 3 in a row last season when injuries floated him to the top of the roster. Then you have Rourke. Chance of him seeing the active roster under those circumstances....probably about the same as winning the Super 7. Damn shame.

Given how the Jags lost Rourke last year on waivers after trying to send him back a second time to the PR presents every team and QB in their 3rd slot with a dilemma and impediment.

The CFL with limited budgets has better rules for 3 QBs but the NFL rules on 3rd QBs are ridiculous if you want to develop up and comers and this rule is in a league where money is not the issue.

Given how easy to lose a 3rd QB if elevated and scooped on waivers when they want to send him to the PR is a disincentive to the team and impeditment to QB development IF that QB is showing great promise as many of us believe Rourke could do.

It must be tough to see the positives but Rourke is a positive thinking guy. I fear that nothing he can do in pre-season will influence his coaches and the rule hurts him.

https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-emergency- ... nd-answers

Late May to early June: Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamps

The next times we'll likely hear anything will be:

The mandatory minicamp and OTA schedule for the Giants:

Organized Team Activities (OTAs)

May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31, June 3-4, 6-7

Mandatory minicamps
June 11-13

Mid-to-late July: Training camps open

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl- ... ing-camps/

[Hambone]

Certainly could be a better situation than what he had in Jacksonville. Giants are getting close to whether they have to fish or cut bait with Jones. He did actually have a decent year in 2022, best of his career and best season NYG enjoyed since a couple years before drafting him. That aside they've not been able to rely on him to stay healthy. Going back to his rookie season he's missed 3, 2, 6, 1 & 11 games. Seems like a guy where the question isn't if he'll get hurt but rather when and for how long. Key will be to beat out Devito for the PS spot. As popular as he might be with the fans the Giants are not in a position to be taking fan popularity over ability. It should only be a tie-breaker if they are in a dead heat at cut down day. If he can beat out Devito then Jones inability to avoid injury will get him into the lineup where he's one hit or lousy Drew Lock performance from being under center.

[DanoT]

Certainly could be a better situation than what he had in Jacksonville. Giants are getting close to whether they have to fish or cut bait with Jones. He did actually have a decent year in 2022, best of his career and best season NYG enjoyed since a couple years before drafting him. That aside they've not been able to rely on him to stay healthy. Going back to his rookie season he's missed 3, 2, 6, 1 & 11 games. Seems like a guy where the question isn't if he'll get hurt but rather when and for how long. Key will be to beat out Devito for the PS spot. As popular as he might be with the fans the Giants are not in a position to be taking fan popularity over ability. It should only be a tie-breaker if they are in a dead heat at cut down day. If he can beat out Devito then Jones inability to avoid injury will get him into the lineup where he's one hit or lousy Drew Lock performance from being under center.

Let's hope the NYG HC is aware of Marv Levy's famous quote: "If a HC starts listening to the fans, he will soon be sitting with them".