Shane Vereen has officially signed a 3 Year 12.35 Million dollar deal with the New York Giants. This should have an immediate positive impact on Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr. and the rest of the Giants offense. From a pure productivity standpoint, Shane Vereen had 52 catches this past regular season on 595 snaps played, while Giants Running Backs Rashad Jennings and Andre Williams had a combined 48 catches on 938 snaps. Vereen will undoubtedly provide the Giants with scheme versatility and serve as a security blanket for Eli Manning. Most importantly, Vereen will open up passing windows by drawing the attention of underneath defenders.
Shane Vereen is one of the few running backs who is excellent as a receiver out of the backfield but also a viable run threat. This allows him to line up all over the field and helps the Quarterback tremendously. In short yardage or goal line situations, Eli Manning will now be able to check to the best possible play depending on the defense’s alignment and personnel. In the play below, Vereen comes in motion from out wide to the backfield. Based on the Jets defense’s reaction and alignment, Tom Brady now knows its zone coverage. From there, Vereen runs a simple out route from the backfield and nearly shakes Demario Davis out of his shoes before making a tough catch for the TD.
The Patriots loved this option-type route with Vereen, where he would expand from the backfield and then have the choice of breaking in, settling, or breaking out.… Article continues here
