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he’s more than just Saquon Barkley’s"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 White Will Hernandez Jerseys , Week 172019 NFL DraftMiles Sanders emerging from Saquon Barkley’s shadowNew,3commentsPenn State’s Miles Sanders is out to prove that he’s more than just Saquon Barkley’s ESTShareTweetShareShareMiles Sanders emerging from Saquon Barkley’s shadowJasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsOne of the hardest things to do is to have to follow an “All-Timer.” That is what Penn State running back Miles Sanders is looking to accomplish in 2019. Sanders backed up Saquon Barkley until he was drafted by the New York Giants in 2018, and he finally got the chance to shine at Penn State.Sanders responded with 1,274 yards and 9 touchdowns on 220 carries to go with 24 receptions for 139 yards. After averaging 187 yards in his first two years, Sanders burst onto the scene as a prospect. He isn’t going to be drafted second overall, but Sanders is establishing himself as a solid prospect in his own right. But how good of a prospect is he? MeasurablesProsSolid, well-rounded running back. Good size and frame for a starting running back.Capable runner, receiver, and pass protector.Good burst, gets up to speed quickly. Good vision approaching the line of scrimmage.Able to drop his hips and make sharp cuts.Shows a good jump cut.ConsDoesn’t have elite top-end speed.Needs to be more decisive behind the line of scrimmage. Limited experience as a feature back.Prospect VideoWhat They’re Saying - Lance Zierlein (NFL.com - Scouting Report) Does He Fit The Giants?In theory Will Hernandez Jerseys 2019 , Sanders’ well-rounded game would fit the Giants’ offense. He is a versatile back who can contribute as a runner, receiver, and blocker and that fits well in the Giants’ scheme. Sanders should not, and will not, be confused with Saquon Barkley on the field -- he is a promising back, but does not have the athleticism which allowed Barkley to do the things he did his rookie season. Sanders does have a similar style as Barkley, perhaps due to years of playing behind him, and that could be something of a curse at the next level. Holes will be smaller and defenders faster, and Sanders will need to minimize wasted motion to maximize his skills. If he can do that, he’ll be a good player for whatever team drafts him.That being said White Lorenzo Carter Jerseys , the Giants already have a capable number two in Wayne Gallman. Gallman’s slashing style is a nice complement to Barkley and the Giants probably wouldn’t be able to justify the pick necessary to acquire Sanders given the state of their roster. The New York Giants are continuing to shuffle their offensive line. Dan Duggan of The Athletic was first to report on Saturday that struggling right guard Patrick Omameh will be removed from the lineup Monday night vs. the Atlanta Falcons. In his place, Spencer Pulley will move to center and John Greco will slide from center to his natural guard spot.Omameh, signed to a three-year, $15 million contract with $5.5 million guaranteed per Over The Cap, has been a disappointment. He signed as a left guard but moved to the right side when the team drafted Will Hernandez in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.Omameh’s performance, as you can see from the graphic below, has been far below his career standards. He has allowed 21 quarterback pressures in six games after allowing 22 in 13 starts last season.Pulley, 25, started all 16 games at center for the Los Angeles Chargers last season. The Chargers signed veteran Mike Pouncey to play that spot this season, cutting Pulley at the end of the preseason. He was awarded to the Giants via waivers.Greco Lorenzo Carter Jerseys 2019 , 33, has started four games at center since Jon Halapio went on IR with a broken right ankle. The 11-year veteran has spent most of his career at guard, so switching spots with Pulley allows both players to be in their natural spots.Prior to the news breaking that Pulley would start Monday, offensive line coach Hal Hunter hinted at the possibility.“He’s [Pulley] really smart. The first thing I did when we got him I called Phillip Rivers to ask about him and Phillip gave me great insight into the guy and so based on that it helped me coach the guy a little bit,” Hunter said. “He’s tough and he’s athletic. I think he’s got a good grasp of the offense and I think he is pushing toward perhaps maybe being one of the first five.”Now Pulley is exactly that.The Giants began the season with an offensive line of Nate Solder (LT), Will Hernandez (LG), Halapio (C), Omameh (RG), Ereck Flowers (RT).On Monday they will line up this way: Solder (LT), Hernandez (LG) White B.J. Hill Jerseys , Pulley (C), Greco (RG), Wheeler (RT).The Giants have surrendered 20 sacks this season, with only four teams giving up more. The right side of the line has continued to be a problem. Omameh didn’t play well. Flowers was benched after two games, then released. Wheeler has allowed 18 pressures in four starts and has the lowest Pro Football Focus grade of any tackle in the league who has played at least 100 snaps.