The New York Giants signed veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall to a two-year deal. Marshall revealed his official Giants jersey and number on Instagram.
The New York Giants signaled the end of an era when it parted ways with franchise cornerstone Victor Cruz. Though it was a polarizing decision, it was a necessary move from a financial perspective.
Thankfully, the Giants found one of the best replacements imaginable in potential Hall of Famer Brandon Marshall.
Marshall, who turns 33 on Mar. 23, will play his 12th season in the NFL in 2017. The 6’4″ and 230-pound possession receiver has become one of the most productive players in league history, but there’s one thing he hadn’t yet done: determine which number he’d wear in 2017.
In a post to his official Instagram page, Marshall announced that he would be wearing the No. 15 jersey as a member of the Giants.
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Marshall getting the No. 15 means that returning wide receiver Tavarres King will change his number in 2017.
Marshall has worn the No. 15 jersey in nine of his 11 NFL seasons. Take this as you will, but the decorated veteran recorded six of his eight 1,000-yard seasons while wearing the No. 15 jersey—a potential harbinger of good news.
He also recorded all six of his seasons with at least 100 receptions, as well as all four of his seasons with 10 touchdowns, in the No. 15 jersey.
The question is: can he rediscover his former glory during the 2017 season with the Giants?
During the still recent 2015 season, Marshall recorded 109 receptions for 1,502 receiving yards, and 14 touchdowns with an average of 13.8 yards per reception. A season later, he accumulated 59 receptions for 788 yards and three scores with an average of 13.4 yards per reception.
Though the sharp decline in production is disconcerting, it was the direct result of the New York Jets utilizing three different quarterbacks in 2016.
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The question is: can No. 15 flourish with No. 10 and the New York Giants?