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Offensive personnel / Nagy

Breeze_94 : 2/3/2026 9:03 pm
One of my favorite parts of new coaching staffs is that it often means new players

A few things I’ve read on Nagy

1. On record saying he likes to have a U-TE, which is essentially a TE who can be used as a chess piece and line up in the slot, in-line, split out wide. Something he learned from Reid, to create mismatches. Obviously Kelce played this role in KC. Nagy also tried to emulate it in Chicago by signing Tre Burton. We’ve also seen it in other Reid disciples (Peterson did it with Ertz, then Engram in Jax - Kafka, to some extent, tried it with Waller)

Isaiah Likely seems like a natural fit given his ties to Harbaugh, and skill set that fits this role. If not Likely, I’d keep an eye on Eli Stowers, a day 2 prospect in the draft.

2. Zebra - a slot player who gets high volume of underneath targets in the rpo game, gadget play, etc. Makes me think they prioritize Wan’Dale, who fits this role like a glove. In past, Nagy has used guys like Taylor Gabriel, and also have seen KC try it with Kadarius Toney/Skyy Moore before landing on Rashee Rice

3. 3rd down back - not sure if they target a player in draft/FA, or maybe Tracy fits this role with his WR background. Tarik Cohen put up great production as a receiver. They also had Jerrick McKinnon, Breshard Smith. Usually a smaller scat back who can make things happen after the catch’s

I’m sure Nagy will mold his offense to what the Giants have. But these are a few of the ways he’s used personnel in the past to create mismatches.
I'd see Nabers as that Zebra.  
robbieballs2003 : 2/3/2026 9:08 pm : link
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Tracy and Skat are both good receivers  
Ira : 2/3/2026 9:16 pm : link
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Bad timing, but  
Blue Baas : 2/3/2026 9:32 pm : link
It sounds like Bellinger would possibly be a fit for Nagy. He is that "jack of all trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one" type that I think could work well in that role. I wouldn't be surprised if he's one of those guys who does really well with a change of scenery.
Good post  
bigblue12 : 2/3/2026 10:02 pm : link
I think they’ll be some good options available
The  
jtfuoco : 12:16 am : link
One big disappointment with going with Nagy is my dream of getting a smash mouth running game with a true FB paired with Scatt is now a pipe dream.
The perception after the JH hire was  
MattinKY : 5:30 am : link
that he is a teacher and a leader and he would bring in others who are similar.

I don't understand why anyone would try to figure out what coach x or y would mean to the team.

If this is JH in charge and the bad Giants moves going away why speculate on what Nagy or any other coach brings to the team from elsewhere?

Nagy failed in Chicago, was it because Chicago expected him to field a team that was a clone of KS? Possibly.

JH has already stated he expects to win with the team he has, so we should not expect a NE makeover or huge haul from the draft that as of now, the team does not have much capital in.
Likely didn’t seem to be a fan of JH  
BLUATHRT : 6:16 am : link
He made a post essentially celebrating his firing. I wouldn’t expect him to come here. I could see a potential push for an Atlanta TE.
RE: Bad timing, but  
In comment 17097233 Blue Baas said:
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It sounds like Bellinger would possibly be a fit for Nagy. He is that "jack of all trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one" type that I think could work well in that role. I wouldn't be surprised if he's one of those guys who does really well with a change of scenery.



Will he interesting w Bellinger. They couldn’t. Have done a shittier job utilizing him if they tried one they right in Waller and drafted Theo. He’s by no means some stud but on a team like the Rams or Bills he would bebmaint plays
TE "Large flex receivers"  
Rafflee : 8:35 am : link
Defenses are relatively smaller and faster over the last 20 years. Heavy Sets including at least one obvious Talent Alpha TE exploit these defenses. I don't believe Theo is the answer for this... I do think he's pastybof the Solution. I would like them to devote draft Capital to TE.. find that massive talent
Tiki Barber  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8:39 am : link
said yesterday that Theo Johnson will be a focal point.
RE: Tiki Barber  
Greg from LI : 8:43 am : link
In comment 17097383 Eric from BBI said:
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said yesterday that Theo Johnson will be a focal point.


Hope he received a hands transplant in the offseason then
RE: RE: Tiki Barber  
jeff57 : 8:51 am : link
In comment 17097391 Greg from LI said:
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In comment 17097383 Eric from BBI said:


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said yesterday that Theo Johnson will be a focal point.



Hope he received a hands transplant in the offseason then


That possibility is why they need to obtain an NFL caliber starting TE.
RE: RE: Tiki Barber  
section125 : 8:52 am : link
In comment 17097391 Greg from LI said:
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In comment 17097383 Eric from BBI said:


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said yesterday that Theo Johnson will be a focal point.



Hope he received a hands transplant in the offseason then


Johnson can catch - he just needs to focus on the ball 1st. Like Victor Cruz, he tries to run before he secures the ball. I don't think it is his hands - he will make a spectacular catch, then drop an easy one.

My guess is they continue with Johnson and perhaps bring back Bellinger.

I also think they will look elsewhere for a slot WR. I love WanDale, but he is going to get a large number from another team - like Tennessee.
Don't be surprised if Jermiyah Love  
jeff57 : 9:09 am : link
Gets serious consideration at 5. His versality would play well in Nagy's offense.
Love...  
Brown_Hornet : 9:18 am : link
...seems redundant.

Especially in light of much more pressing needs.
RE: Likely didn’t seem to be a fan of JH  
In comment 17097303 BLUATHRT said:
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He made a post essentially celebrating his firing. I wouldn’t expect him to come here. I could see a potential push for an Atlanta TE.


this is fake news. please stop repeating it. it never happened. by all accounts most players of the ravens were saddened he was let go.
I heard the comment by Tiki as well....  
Fishmanjim57 : 10:27 am : link
I agree with utilising Theo as long as he learns how to catch the darn ball.
I will be looking forward to see what Nagy does with Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Cam Skattebo.
This is gonna be a fun season to be a Giants fan.
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