Wednesday Walk Around the NFL: 2-11-09

by Jim Schmiedeberg on Feb 11, 2009 9:00 AM EST in New York Giants News

Good Morning Giants fans, another Wednesday has arrived and it's time to take our weekly look at some of the stories making headlines around the NFL:

The NFL says the Steelers did not violate the injury report for Big Ben before the Super Bowl.
Former Eagle Freddie Mitchell is in trouble after a package of marijuana was delivered to his business in Florida.
The Dallas Morning News says the biggest problem with the Cowboys is a lack of accountability.
The Sporting News has a look at the Top 10 Free Agents for this off-season.
Fox Sports talks about Peyton Manning's uncertain future in Indy.
NFL.com has a great story about how hard it is to change a base defense.

Remember to check back tomorrow when our series begins on Great Moments at Giants Stadium

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interesting about the base defenses

we don’t have the personnel but you rarely hear of a 3-4 team that doesn’t generate at least some pressure on the quarterback

It's not easy being Giants fan in Philly.. but it sure is satisfying

by Hoyadestroya85 on Feb 11, 2009 9:29 AM EST reply actions

that does not sound

like a transition that is going to work

by queler on Feb 11, 2009 10:53 AM EST reply actions

people don't realize it often

but the true key to a 3-4 defense is a Nose Tackle. If the Packers draft BJ Raji from BC, their transition should go well.

It's not easy being Giants fan in Philly.. but it sure is satisfying

by Hoyadestroya85 on Feb 11, 2009 11:27 AM EST up reply actions

you rely on a little bit of surprise (with regards to which of the linebackers will rush) to get pressure on the QB but you need that NT to be a guy who can play a big role in stopping the run or a good offense will pound it up your gut all game long

by JoshNY on Feb 11, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions

How the game has changed

In 1986, Jim Burt was the NT in the 3-4 defense for the Giants, he was 6’1", 260 lbs. In today’s game, he’d be a fullback.

By comparison, the current starting tackle in the Jets 3-4 defense is Kris Jenkins, he is 6’4", and 349 lbs, outweighing Burt by almost 100 lbs!

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by Jim Schmiedeberg on Feb 11, 2009 12:31 PM EST reply actions

there are some interesting nose tackles though..

Jay Ratliff is the Nose in dallas and he’s only about 300 pounds.. he gets by with his quickness and ability to get penetration, Jenkins however just commands double teams on every play.

It's not easy being Giants fan in Philly.. but it sure is satisfying

by Hoyadestroya85 on Feb 11, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

Only about 300 lbs.....LOL

by giant fan since 57 on Feb 11, 2009 6:21 PM EST reply actions

well for a nose tackle..

that’s like weiging 150 haha

It's not easy being Giants fan in Philly.. but it sure is satisfying

by Hoyadestroya85 on Feb 11, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions

Maybe the NFL

should set weight limits for each position. I wonder how that would work out?

by giant fan since 57 on Feb 11, 2009 6:41 PM EST reply actions

don't even joke about that...

the Giants would have to have all their programs re-printed listing Jacobs at 185 lbs

by NY17NE14 on Feb 11, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions

Jamarcus Russell

Would be playing defensive end

It's not easy being Giants fan in Philly.. but it sure is satisfying

by Hoyadestroya85 on Feb 11, 2009 6:44 PM EST reply actions

Ha ha....I forgot about Jacobs being 265.....

by giant fan since 57 on Feb 12, 2009 8:08 AM EST reply actions

Tebow

Supposedly Tim Tebow played QB and starting NT on his high school football team.

I can’t stand how much everyone gushes over him; but that’s relatively badass, I must admit.

by Cody K on Feb 12, 2009 1:46 PM EST reply actions

When did Big Ben become the new Farve?

You just can’t hate this guy. He just plays the game and wins them. 2nd one in what 5 years. Stank! Now we have to win another one so Eli can keep pace.

Since Ben has played with broken ribs, and fingers and head. I hear next year, Ben is going to have both arms pulled off in a crazy Motorcycle / tractor X-games spin off. And still throw for 4,000 yards.

Hey QBs…. ya’ll betta Cowboy Up boys

Kinda puts that whole Tony Bozo pinky thing in perspective.

cough wuss cough

by EverBlue on Feb 14, 2009 10:56 AM EST reply actions