Welcome to BigBlueView!

by Ed Valentine on Feb 19, 2007 10:30 PM EST in New York Giants News

You have arrived here at the first post for BigBlue View, Sports Blogs Nation's new home for all things related to the New York Giants.

I hope that this becomes the site you turn to when you want to read about or discuss what is happening with the Giants. I'll post news, notes and analysis regularly. Feel free to comment or use the 'Diary' section to post whatever is on your mind.

Some of you may be familiar with my work over at my personal site, Valentine's Views on Sports. I've been posting on a variety of topics there, and will continue to do so.

So, where do we begin when it comes to talking about the Giants?

To me, there is only one possible place, or player, to start with -- Eli Manning.

On the right side of this page you will find my first poll. It's a simple question. Do you think Eli Manning will ever lead the Giants to a Super Bowl title?

When it comes to the Giants, their future rests on the right arm of the youngest Manning quarterback.

I certainly have my issues with Eli, and have been aggravated to no end at times watching him. Yet, I think he will have a long and successful career at the helm of the Giants.

No, he will never be as good as his brother, Peyton, but only a handful of quarterbacks have ever reached that level -- Unitas, Montana and a couple of others.

Yes, Eli still makes too many mistakes, tends to focus in on only one receiver and turns away from the rush sometimes while throwing. Truth be told, that is the thing that worries me most. Courage in the pocket is not something that can be taught, and it is the thing I fear he may truly lack.

Yet, I think quarterback will not be the Giants biggest problem this coming season, or in the years to follow. The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that Eli will eventually justify Ernie Accorsi's decision to give up so much in order to acquire him.

Do you agree with me? Do you already think I am an idiot for having faith that Eli will grow into a quarterback capable of taking the Giants to the top?

Let's open the discussion right there. I can't wait to read your opinions.

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Welcome

From BGN. It's great to have the entire NFC East represented here on SBN! Hopefully we'll get to see some great interaction between the communities.

Bleeding Green Nation Philadelphia Eagles Blog

by JasonB on Feb 20, 2007 2:40 PM EST reply actions

Welcome!

Great to finally have the NFC East finished up and I'm sure that you and I will have much to discuss in the upcoming season.

Eli Manning will never win a Superbowl. But your hope is very endearing.

Happy to have you on board, ETVal.

Hogs Haven

by Skin Patrol @ Big Blue View on Feb 20, 2007 3:04 PM EST reply actions

Funny

I seem to recall similar statements made about Eli's brother, Peyton.

Oh, and welcome to SB Nation. Redskins fans are just jealous that both the Giants and Colts have a QB that can throw the ball farther than 8 yards. ;)

Colts blogger for SBNation: Stampede Blue

by bigblueshoe @ Big Blue View on Feb 20, 2007 3:32 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah but...

after this Manning throws it past 8 yards it lands in the hands of the opposition...

Bleeding Green Nation Philadelphia Eagles Blog

by JasonB on Feb 20, 2007 4:06 PM EST up reply actions

If we're dogging on Mark Brunell

then you won't find dissent here. I completely agree that MB ain't the Quarterback of the Redskins Future and would be jealous of even an Eli Manning if he were the starting QB.

But really, Eli to Peyton comparisons from a Colts blogger is naked blandishment. You know better than anyone that Eli is no Peyton.

Hogs Haven

by Skin Patrol @ Big Blue View on Feb 20, 2007 5:01 PM EST up reply actions

Welcome!!

I'm excited to finally see a team that plays in Jersey to get represented at SBN!! I live in Jersey about 20 mintues from the Meadowlands so I'm very much in the heart of Giants country. Good luck with the site!!

The Phinsider: SBN's Miami Dolphins Blog

by Phinatic on Feb 20, 2007 3:06 PM EST reply actions

Really?

Me too... It seems several of us SBN guys are up in North Jersey!

Bleeding Green Nation Philadelphia Eagles Blog

by JasonB on Feb 20, 2007 3:19 PM EST up reply actions

NYC

And I spend half the year in NYC. :)

Colts blogger for SBNation: Stampede Blue

by bigblueshoe @ Big Blue View on Feb 20, 2007 3:32 PM EST up reply actions

Hmmm

Maybe we need to have an NYC summit?

Bleeding Green Nation Philadelphia Eagles Blog

by JasonB on Feb 20, 2007 4:05 PM EST up reply actions

North Jersey

Whereabouts are you all from? I'm in Bergen County myself. Exit 160 on the GSP.

Also, welcome to the family, Ed! When I'm not writing about the Mets I'm thinking about the Giants and the Devils, so I'll definitely be a regular reader here at BBV.

http://www.amazinavenue.com
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by Eric Simon @ Big Blue View on Feb 20, 2007 4:24 PM EST up reply actions

Whereabouts

I am from Upstate New York -- Troy, to be specific. I'm just a few minutes away from UAlbany, where the Giants hold training camp.

by Ed Valentine on Feb 20, 2007 5:11 PM EST up reply actions

Troy

Is Mayor Conroy still in office? I roomed with his son Chuck in college in 2001. Too, my sister went to Union and later worked for the Schenectedy Bee.

Amazin' Avenue :: Mets Geek

by Eric Simon @ Big Blue View on Feb 20, 2007 9:02 PM EST up reply actions

Where

I'm in Middlesex County...exit 131 on parkway

to pinpoint even better, the turnpike and parkway meet in my town

The Phinsider: SBN's Miami Dolphins Blog

by Phinatic on Feb 21, 2007 1:40 AM EST up reply actions

Where

I'm not so north as you guys... Monmouth County. Exit 109 on the GSP.

Bleeding Green Nation Philadelphia Eagles Blog

by JasonB on Feb 21, 2007 8:52 AM EST up reply actions

Welcome from The Curly R

Looking forward to reading all your stories about how much better the Giants should be! |:0|

=====Curly R: the Redskins Blog=====

by thatguyben on Feb 20, 2007 4:54 PM EST reply actions

Welcome

All my favorite pro teams are in Colorado but I live in Queens, NY. I was a big fan of Shockey's when he was in college so after the Giants traded for him I watched the team more closely. And trading for Eli only made me want to watch the Giants more. But not more than the Broncos.

And let's not bring up the Broncos' embarrassing loss in the Super Bowl to the Giants.

Purple Row

by Russ Oates on Feb 20, 2007 7:15 PM EST reply actions