NFL Rumors: 5 replacements for Martavis Bryant
By John Buhler
31. . Wide Receiver. New York Giants. Rueben Randle. 2. player
If the Steelers are looking for more of a long-term solution to the reckless behavior that has clearly derailed Bryant’s promising young NFL career, the Steelers may want to look at former New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle as a viable option for the foreseeable future.
Randle has played with the Giants his first four years in the NFL after being drafted in the second round by New York in the 2012 NFL Draft. He has 170 career receptions for 2,322 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns playing largely as the Giants’ No. 2 or No. 3 receiving option behind Victor Cruz and now Odell Beckham, Jr.
Randle will play his fifth year in the NFL at 25 years of age, giving a team like the Steelers a player worthy of giving a long-term deal to pair alongside the All-Pro in Brown on the outside for Haley’s offense.
If Pittsburgh doesn’t believe that Bryant can kick his bad habit, Randle presents one of the better options available in NFL free agency for high-end, young No. 2 wide receivers. New York hasn’t been a good team since Randle was drafted by the Giants in 2012. There is a chance he could become an even better player playing for a team that legitimately has an offense that can get this team to a Super Bowl.
Pittsburgh maybe reluctant to shell out money on a big contract for a receiver not knowing what is to come with Bryant’s career, but Randle has at least shown that he can play well in a strong aerial attack in the NFL. He’d make a smooth transition to the Steelers if they were to sign his as a free agent this spring.
Next: 1. Marques Colston