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Gartrell was claimed by the Giants today after being waived yesterday.

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maybe Marcus Thomas comes back

it sucks (although it makes sense) to not know what’s going on

by not humble enough on Sep 15, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions

That's the last thing to worry about

someone else will come along next year in the draft. runningbacks are a dime a dozen and are dependant on the play of the offensive line. He showed promise but really, what rookie runningback taken in the draft doesn’t. who cares. goodluck in your career Gatrell.

by nicklusk on Sep 15, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

agreed

I wasn’t that impressed. everything about him is speculative in my head. although gj had some good moments, he barely showed signs of a better than avg running back

by tonik on Sep 15, 2009 4:23 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Maybe Gartrell eventually finds a higher gear

What I saw in those preseason games was that his top end burst was not very good.

AND

He ran small, bouncing off guys and changing direction instead of running straight ahead.

Given the chance to grind, he did produce, but I think that "Let ‘em take a chip out of you" Earl Campbell style of running is not a very good recipe for the NFL. I think the Johnson pick would have eventually proven to be a bust. But maybe in time he finds a way to be successful at this level.

by Trendsearcher on Sep 16, 2009 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions

a nightmare worth worrying about is having shitty Offensive and Defensive lines

by the way

by nicklusk on Sep 15, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions

Sad but true

Hopefully this gets turned around or we go nowhere fast.

If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!

Robert Hunter

by Buck Melanoma on Sep 17, 2009 5:07 AM PDT up reply actions

NOOOOOOOOOOO!

MY LIFE AS I KNOW IT HAS ENDED!

Thanks for the rather brief memories…

Formerly Blount#9...

by CaDuck on Sep 15, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 15, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

Meh

I’d rather have better depth on the offensive and defensive lines than have him sitting on the inactive list each week. After writing to SB Nation’s Giants blog about him I realized his pro potential was probably as a goal-line back, so whatever. I think he’ll fare better in NY with their big, bruising offensive line.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 15, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions

yes

with that o-line he will be a contributor, if not now, then soon. I really liked what I’d seen of him, despite the lack of speed. Sorry to see we lost him, but that’s how it goes.

When does the talk that AJ should’ve picked an O lineman with the 1st pick instead of English start? Or has it?

by Hoot1969 on Sep 15, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions

We'll see first hand this weekend

how that offensive lineman we passed on is playing. Michael Oher starts at RT for the Ravens.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 15, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions

UPDATE

After being signed to the roster on Monday for the game, Andre Coleman has again been waived by the Chargers and I presume they’ll sign him back to the practice squad once he clears waivers. I imagine this means the Chargers think Cesaire will be fine for Sunday.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 16, 2009 3:23 AM PDT reply actions

Thank God.

We really, really need Jacques out there. That should immediately help our defensive line.

I’m a Cesaire fan. He started for us before we drafted Olshansky and played really well. He also basically took back the starting role last year when Igor decided he was done playing. Cesaire should really add something that we missed on that D-line.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 16, 2009 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions

agreed

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 16, 2009 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions

agreed

if he’s really ready to play

by Hoot1969 on Sep 16, 2009 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Hard to imagine he would be, considering how long it’s been since he’s even practiced for more than 2 days in a row. However, Richard Seymour looked alright against the Chargers….

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 16, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions

True ....

and I like Cesaire, but he’s no Seymour.

If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!

Robert Hunter

by Buck Melanoma on Sep 17, 2009 5:08 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm glad AJ saw the light

I just don’t know why it took so long. It was obvious to me, he is not an NFL caliber back yet. Maybe he will be in the future, but we can’t have him occupying a critical roster spot.

by SJO on Sep 17, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions