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New York Giants Reader Mailbag: The "School's Out for Summer" Edition

Let's check in with the readers one last time before we give the mailbag a break over the summer.
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New York Giants Reader Mailbag: The "School's Out for Summer" Edition
New York Giants Reader Mailbag: The "School's Out for Summer" Edition

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If you'd like to submit a question for the mailbag, please send it to nygiantsmaven@gmail.com. Note: Some letters may have been edited for clarity/length.

(From Ellen C.) I've been reading positive articles about Gervarrius Owens. What kind of impact do you think he will make in his Rookie year? 

Thanks for the question, Ellen. I think with a good camp, it's very possible that Owens can step into some of the sub-packages. I also think he's going to have to make his living on special teams, as all rookies do. I need to see practices in pads, and then I can give you a little more on how he's coming along (as well as the rest of his teammates). That will be here before you know it!

(From Kevin C.) While reading articles about Giants players, I often see ratings and scores from PFF or other sites that don't match up with my impression of watching them play. I'm skeptical that these scores actually provide accurate assessments of on-the-field performance because I trust my own eyes, having watched NFL football for many years. I wonder how you, as a professional football journalist, view these scores and how you weigh their usefulness and accuracy in evaluating a player.

Thanks for the question, Kevin. I have often said that I find a good amount of PFF's raw data useful. That said, I question their grades because I believe them to be subjective. I mean, how is it they know what the call was to where they can accurately assign who gave up a sack or blew a coverage? To me, grades are subjective--what criteria are you using? If a linebacker has 20 tackles but 15 of them are made beyond the second level, does he still deserve a good grade?

Like you, I prefer to use my eyes whenever possible, and then if I see something that I'm not sure about, go to the player or coach in question to confirm if what I saw and interpreted is accurate. You don't always get a straight answer, but if you don't ask, you'll never know, right?

Hey Nimar. I think there is a pretty high chance Barkley signs on or around July 17. If you're asking me if he will sign in the next four weeks, then no. But a day or two before? That I could see.

I highly doubt it, Mark. Glowinksi is by far the most experienced lineman they have. Hopefully, an improved Evan Neal will help Glowinski this coming year. Now could I maybe see something happening later int he season? Perhaps. But that would take for these younger bucks to really step up to the plate.

Very good question. I'm going to say Jamison Crowder. I don't think a lot of people believe he's going to have a big role in the offense, but I could see him actually surprising a few people and having some sold production for them in the coming season.

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Patricia Traina
PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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