🚨 NEW YORK GIANTS HAVE SECURED PRO-BOWL STAR CALVIN AUSTIN III FOR $15 MILLION!
Several around the NFL view WR Calvin Austin III as a "good value signing" for the New York Giants.
The New York Giants lost wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson to the Tennessee Titans in free agency this week, and many fans were left wondering how they plan to replace Robinson's production. In 16 games this past season, Robinson recorded a team-high 92 receptions and had single-season career highs in receiving yards (1,014) and receiving touchdowns (four). He became a top-10 NFL wide receiver with a breakout season.
Robinson ranked ninth in receptions in the NFL and was tied for ninth in receptions of 25 or more yards. He was also tied for ninth in third-down receptions and tied for 14th in receiving yards among all NFL players. He was also one of 10 players with three touchdown receptions of over 30 yards this season.
But, after all of that, Robinson is still not seen as a No. 1 wide receiver by many. He continues to be labeled as a "possession" guy who moves the chains.
His four-year $78 million ($38 million guaranteed) deal with the Titans was more than the cap-savvy Giants were willing to pay. They were content with seeking out other options, the first being tight end Isaiah Likely, who they plan on using in the slot to scare and scatter secondaries around the league. The other is Calvin Auntin III, formerly of the Pittsburgh Steelers.