The New York Giants have found their replacement for Odell Beckham Jr. only two days after the news broke that the star receiver was traded to the Cleveland Browns for A first and third round pick and safety Jabrill Peppers.
The Giants have signed former Eagles wide receiver Golden Tate, according to Adam Schefter.
Tate is a clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver who has put up solid numbers throughout his career. Last season with the Eagles, Tate put up 795 yards and 4 touchdowns. Between 2014-17, Tate didn’t miss a single game, which promoted a great bill of health. Beckham played in only 12 games the past two years which certainly played a factor in his trading.
Tate signed a four-year deal with Big Blue, earning $37.5 million over the course of the deal. With $23 million guaranteed, Tate will act as the top option for the Giants moving forward. He’s a stellar route runner with sneaky moves in the open field.
In the past five season, Tate has recorded over 1,000 yards three times. He’s not a red-zone target per-say, but he’s fantastic at getting the ball down the field – he also has a ton of playoff experience and has won a Super Bowl. Bringing a true professional into the locker room will help establish a successful mentality moving forward.
Veteran quarterback Eli Manning now has a top option at wideout and the next Giants’ QB will have a good supporting cast to work with.
This post was published on 2019-03-14 16:53