The injury epidemic that swept the wideout position in 2017 left the New York Giants scrambling for insurance pieces like Russell Shepard and Cody Latimer this offseason. Odell Beckham’s return will lift Big Blue immensely, but Sterling’s role in head coach Pat Shurmur’s offense will be crucial in elevating the Giants offensive unit to elite status.
If we learned anything from last year, it is that Shurmur’s offensive scheme loves—and I mean, loves—to feature the slot wideout.
Formerly unknown Adam Thielen thrived for the Minnesota Vikings in 2017 under Shurmur’s direction, leading the team with 142 targets, 91 receptions and 1,276 receiving yards en route to his first Pro Bowl season.