Upset Osi lashes out

…We would be stupid to let Osi go. He can’t handle the business if he’s not on the field!

this year who could very well be a lot better next year, Osi among them.

Imagine what Carolina could have done with its two starting tackles? Can’t blame Sheridan this time. Beason showed us what a real MLB looks like. Peppers showed us what a real RDE looks like.

We really lack leadership on defense. Ray Lewis is a FA again this year.

What the hell about the Redskins. They must be REALLY bad to let THIS Giant defense kick their asses all over the field.

that broke the Camel’s back. We can’t keep losing good players and still be competitive. We’ve lost Tiki, Strahan, Plax, Shockey, Spags and possibly Osi next? Who truly has stepped up and replaced that production? Smith has filled in BETTER than Plax, but what about the others I mentioned? We HAD a great running game, but we need two + players to replace what Tiki gave us.

Who’s filling in for Stray? Tuck? Yeah, right. Where’s he been lately? Kiwi? Non-existent. Osi? Yeah, right again. We don’t have the threat at the TE to keep teams honest anymore. We would if we used Boss, but we don’t, so another non-factor. Sheridan obviously does not motivate the guys like Spags did. Where does that leave us?? Out in the lurch..

Here’s my feeling on this.. Osi is lashing out again with what seems to be the truth. He feels the way he does because he knows Sheridan will probably be back next year. He told us in training camp, what the real deal was and we brushed it off as him being another spoiled NFL player. That he only played 5 snaps today is a joke and a further indictment of the coaching staff.
The next point is, perhaps Spags system is to blame here. We had him for two years. If Sheridan is indeed running the same system, maybe it’s past it’s sell by date. Maybe the league has just figured us out and we’ve been too slow to realize it. Spags D isn’t exactly tearing it up out here in STL, or winning alot of people over.

Bottom line is big changes need to happen for us to stay competitive and not just 8-8 giving up 40+ 4 times in a year competitive.

I knew the season was done.

I’ve never heard anyone cite Osi’s leadership qualities before.

…one which no one is willing to step up and fill. Our guys looked totally flat out there on D, lost, shellshocked, lacking intensity…you name it. They just come off as incredibly disinterested, which would lend credibility to the claims that the players haven’t bought into the system. Guys should be playing like they are fighting for their jobs. It is as though these guys feel powerless to watch the sinking ship go down, with no one wanting to be accountable and take responsibility for it.

AP is not worth keeping around simply for his organizational skills if he cannot make plays anymore on D, but someone is going to have to step up, assert himself, and take ownership of this defense next year. Games like this underscore just how much we lack someone on D with that Joey Porter-esque or Ray Lewis-esque fire, that presence that makes sure everyone matches intensity and is on the same page. Our guys simply don’t play as a unit on D.

What happened is Osi was getting pushed 15 yards down the field on running plays, so he got benched. He still is a pash-rush threat, but he is inconsistent.

Then again, that describes our whole team.

Who is the best available CB or S who will be available for the Giants in next year’s draft?The guys they have cannot cover or tackle.

Who is the best available Defensive Coordianator for next year? If the Panthers fire John Fox, I’d want him. He certainly knew how to motivate his team for the Giants’ game.

 For 15yrs the Giants had a defensive end who used to talk about leaving, egotistical, etc. He won us a Super Bowl not too long ago….name was Strahan…some of us may have forgotten him during this dismal, underachieving season. Let Uminoyora go and it would be equal to letting Strahan go. Get over this season, bring in a D cooridinator that can pressure the QB and use the talent accordingly. Trade a guy like Osi and you will be playing with fire. We all know he didn’t get along with Sheridan.

Benching one of the top 5 DE’s in the game is ridiculous. Does anyone remember a couple years ago when Peppers had an awful year?? Did he get benched?? No. Letting go of Osi Umenyiora would haunt us for the rest of his career.

not sure if anyone else noticed but as the giants were coming out of the tunnel to start the game, osi was walking with his helmet in his hands and he lookd pissed off. I made a comment to my buddy that the “D” looked like they were coming out for practice. Its not easy to motivate grown men… and of course these guys are pros but they should be ready to play…the giants seem like they are too cool to get pumped up…not sure if that sounds the way i mean it to, but i haven’t seen that emotion that has been there in the past. I believe sheriden has to be let go… the guy is a dead fish…

I know some will attack me for this but, tc has to take some blame as well. the giants were very predictible this year, play calling was too predictible…defensive schemes were readable….kicking game was putrid…. tom has to step in at times and make changes.

I blame the giants season soley on the coaching staff period .When Eli had the foot problem he should of been pulled and let Carr play until he was healthy thats coughins job as head coach period.They need to replace the coaching staff and now is the time to do it

I think the DT and LB issues have been brewing for about 5-6 years now. With multiple FA’s coming in and out it’s been a turnstile outside of Antonio Pierce.

What I see is that Canty and Boley are the only ones that I would really keep around. I would like to point out that I can tell Danny Clark and Blackburn really give 100% and I hope they find a good home.

Why are we in this spot. Well, we’ve drafted so many corners and WR’s in the past 4 years that I believe now we have to move on and focus on defense and OL (as they are aging and breaking down).

I think a big benefit we are all overlooking is how much Thomas at CB has grown this year. Yeah, he’s been beat but the guy has really gained some experience points and i believe will be a great contributor in the future.

Not to delay my comments on Osi but i think we need to put it in perspective. Most Achilles injuries take 2 years to heal and come back – how many players have we seen this with in multiple sports. i would keep him for another year unless someone is ready to put up a 2nd round pick or very high 3rd. At best we’ll get a 5th round pick for him.

Jacobs – I think they guy is a little gun shy. I see him hesitating at the moment of impact and turning his shoulder before the hit. He looks drastically smaller and needs to hit the gym but mentally I think he is afraid of collisions. I would find a way to move him even it it’s a low pick but his Salary is just too high.

Disappointing season and I’m really pissed off about not getting Beckum and our lanky 3rd round pick on the field. The guy had no experience this year and is basically a redshirt rookie coming in next year. YOU CAN’T DO THAT WITH A 3RD ROUND PICK! Dump him or integrate him into the team next year.

TC – stop playing only old timers over rookies that might make mistakes. They have to LEARN!!!