Ron Dayne
This article form the New York Post talks about Ron Dayne’s second chance. One interesting observation is that he’s worth some risk because he’s only going to make 700,000 or so this year, meaning he won’t be a huge cap burden. In case anyone needs to be reminded of Dayne’s stats:
Can he play? It’s a great debate within the Giants hierarchy and even inside the locker room. Even before Jim Fassel buried Dayne on the bench, refusing to activate him for a single game last season, the leading rusher in big-time college football history was viewed as a wasted draft pick. Taken No. 11 overall in 2000, the Giants hyped Dayne, despite his blockish 245-pound physique, as a formidable weapon possessing wonderful footwork and instincts. Dayne peaked as a rookie with 770 yards and has since dropped (from 690 to 428 to last year’s implausible zero) while convincing no one that greatness was merely an opportunity away.
July 21st, 2004 at 4:28 pm
I would give Ron Dayne a second chance to show what he can do. Because of his thirst to play and hard work he should be given a chance to show his stuff, at least, in the training camp. About his performance, that is another thing. If he stops dancing behind the line and shoots straight for those holes with power & authority, I don’t see why he should see some playing time. I’m sure with that load of weight he carry he can add 3 to 5 yards after he is hit. I’m rooting for him at the training camp. I hope he can show why he was the #1 pick and a heisman trophy winner at the training camp. It would be fun to see him and Barber share the load in the running game. Thunder & Lightning