Non-hockey alumni in the pros

[ugarte]

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Looks like Foote is about to get cut, he hasnt really played much so not too big of a surprise

The most impressive thing to me is that he signed for 3 year/$1 million.

[phillysportsfan]

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Looks like Foote is about to get cut, he hasnt really played much so not too big of a surprise

The most impressive thing to me is that he signed for 3 year/$1 million.

Yeah I wonder how much of that money he will actually see now, I was surprised when this team signed him to begin with as they are like the Lakers of the Euro leagues, Foote needs to bulk up a lot more before he can compete at that level, if they cut him he should be able to get a basketball job somewhere else, some team could use a 7 footer

[Jordan 04]

There's no record of it on the stat sheet, but IMO Kevin Boothe has played very well filling in at left guard for the Giants the last 4 weeks.

He's rarely been flagged for a penalty - the one memorable one against the Eagles, which brought back a touchdown, was a pretty poor call - and he's been a fixture on a line that hasn't allowed a sack in a month.

[scoop85]

There's no record of it on the stat sheet, but IMO Kevin Boothe has played very well filling in at left guard for the Giants the last 4 weeks.

He's rarely been flagged for a penalty - the one memorable one against the Eagles Cowboys, which brought back a touchdown, was a pretty poor call - and he's been a fixture on a line that hasn't allowed a sack in a month.

FYP.  Agreed that he's been solid, and Giants fans are finally warming to him after being skeptical of his ability to step-in.

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There's no record of it on the stat sheet, but IMO Kevin Boothe has played very well filling in at left guard for the Giants the last 4 weeks.

He's rarely been flagged for a penalty - the one memorable one against the Eagles Cowboys, which brought back a touchdown, was a pretty poor call - and he's been a fixture on a line that hasn't allowed a sack in a month.

FYP.  Agreed that he's been solid, and Giants fans are finally warming to him after being skeptical of his ability to step-in.

He seemed to have a harder time taking McKenzie's spot last year, but I think he is much better at the left guard position.  His run blocking has been excellent.  He doesn't haven't to worry about those speed rushers as much at this position.  Recently the Giants have  been prone to rush injured players to IR, so it was very fortunate for him and the Giants that they put him on the PUP list instead of IR after his weight lifting accident in the summer.

[phillysportsfan]

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[Beeeej]

Kevin Boothe is now stepping in as Center for the Giants, with Seubert knocked out.

[polar]

Kevin Boothe is now stepping in as Center for the Giants, with Seubert knocked out.

Giants haven't been able to run most of the game with Seubert out. Boothe blocking well on pass coverage, but can't seem to work well on the run.

[billhoward]

Kevin Boothe is now stepping in as Center for the Giants, with Seubert knocked out.

Giants haven't been able to run most of the game with Seubert out. Boothe blocking well on pass coverage, but can't seem to work well on the run.

He can start working on run blocking as soon as today. Hard to believe the Giants are out and the Seahawks are in. Seattle and St. Louis seemed unwilling to win their game; atrocious receiving on both sides.

[Josh '99]

Kevin Boothe is now stepping in as Center for the Giants, with Seubert knocked out.

Giants haven't been able to run most of the game with Seubert out. Boothe blocking well on pass coverage, but can't seem to work well on the run.

I thought he played well enough considering that center isn't (as far as I'm aware) a position he'd previously played in the NFL.

[Jordan 04]

Kevin Boothe is now stepping in as Center for the Giants, with Seubert knocked out.

Giants haven't been able to run most of the game with Seubert out. Boothe blocking well on pass coverage, but can't seem to work well on the run.

I thought he played well enough considering that center isn't (as far as I'm aware) a position he'd previously played in the NFL.

Did he even play it in college?

ETA:  From his Giants.com profile:

Four-year starter who played 3 different positions at Cornell...Started his career as a right guard before shifting to right tackle as a junior, then moved to left tackle early in his senior year

[polar]

Kevin Boothe is now stepping in as Center for the Giants, with Seubert knocked out.

Giants haven't been able to run most of the game with Seubert out. Boothe blocking well on pass coverage, but can't seem to work well on the run.

I thought he played well enough considering that center isn't (as far as I'm aware) a position he'd previously played in the NFL.

Did he even play it in college?

ETA:  From his Giants.com profile:

Four-year starter who played 3 different positions at Cornell...Started his career as a right guard before shifting to right tackle as a junior, then moved to left tackle early in his senior year

It's amazing he was able to step into the role at all, considering the circumstances. But it was pretty clear he was understandably focused on getting the snap off, instead of making space for an inside run. You have to hope the Giants keep him around next year, he's been absolutely solid in a difficult role.