New York Giants News & Notes: Giants Look To Get Physical
by cjmulrain on Jul 31, 2010 10:19 AM EDT
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PrintESPN New York has released their Giants training camp preview, and the main article talks about how the Giants want to get back to playing physical football, which they believe they got away from last year. I know it's the type of stuff football coaches and players say, but to me, being physical wasn't the problem last year - the problem was a lack of talented, healthy football players. CC Brown was plenty physical, he just wasn't any good at actually covering anybody. If the Giants hope to make the postseason this year, they'll need a healthy Justin Tuck playing like he did two years ago, Keith Bulluck to step in and make a difference at linebacker, and Antrel Rolle to do the same in the backfield. Hopefully Osi will be effective despite his hip injury and Kenny Phillips will be able to get back on the field and contribute as well. Because, ultimately, if you don't have good players out there, it doesn't matter how physical you are, you're going to get beaten.
A few more links from the ESPN camp preview:
- Ohm Youngmisuk looks at the Giants offensive line, and determines that they may be old, but they're still pretty good.
- Johnette Howard says that Tom Coughlin can't afford any meltdowns this season.
- Apparently it was Michael Strahan who convinced Bullock to sign with the Giants. I've said it many times before, but I love Strahan.
- ESPN has also previewed each position for the Giants, picking out a player to watch, a wild card, and some analysis. Check them out: QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, LB, DB, ST
Just in case you were afraid I was only going to be linking you to the Worldwide Leader this morning, here's a few more links to spread the love around:
The New York Post has 5 questions with Antonio Pierce
The Long Island Press says that Tom Coughlin is ready for camp after last year's disastrous finish
Finally, the Star-Ledger has a summer questionnaire with BBV favorite Ramses Barden.
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Way to go Strahan!
Yeah, Strahan has been putting in a lot of work since he left the field. Glad to see that he still cares about the success of the team.
A game of Chess is like a sword fight....you must think first....before you move.
by LoNJDTechnology on Jul 31, 2010 10:33 AM EDT reply actions
5 Questions with Pierce
Q: So who needs to step up and be a leader out there?
A: The obvious one is Justin Tuck. He has all the qualities. But the guy that I like and would love to see step up is Mathias Kiwanuka. He’s got the background, the work ethic. He’s done everything the Giants asked — moving to linebacker as a rookie then back to defensive end. He’s done whatever the team needs and that’s what it takes to be a leader.
No worries, Antonio. Once Kiwi gets his 12.5+ sacks this season, he’ll become that bona fide leader.
Thank you Strah
really, I don’t even care what position Bulluck plays. If he was a CB, a DE or a DT…I think he’d make a similar impact. The Giants could use an old guy out there, someone like Pierce, like Strahan, like Madison, McQuarters
Go New York Go!
anyone else think strahan is a first ballot hall of famer?
i may be a bit biased since hes probably my favorite player of all time but i really cant imagine him not being one
We have a saying back home that if your coming on, COME ON!!!!
I don't think there's any doubt....
No homerism at all involved there. Strah’s one of the best DE’s in the history of the game. Not gonna rank him, but he’s up there.
Just waiting the required 5 years (?) until he’s eligible is all, but he’s 1st ballot no doubt.
Go New York Go!
by FreeBradshaw on Jul 31, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
tikis no first ballot
maybe a few years down the line
We have a saying back home that if your coming on, COME ON!!!!
it'll be interesting to see how many votes he gets
We have a saying back home that if your coming on, COME ON!!!!
i dont think hes getting in
2 years too short.
by wilddre22 on Jul 31, 2010 10:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
he's got the best chance of anyone in his group
which is going to be packed btw. It’s going to consists of: Larry Allen, Morten Andersen, Priest Holmes, Steve McNair, Jonathan Ogden, Warren Sapp, Bryant Young and obviously Strahan.
"Throw the damn ball to Kevin Boss" - Andiamo708
wow, that is packed
is there a limit on who gets in at a time?
Ogden, Sapp, Strah and Allen are about as legit as anyone can get. Bryant Young was great too, tho I guess if one was left out, he’d be one. Not sure on Air McNair tho…
Go New York Go!
by FreeBradshaw on Jul 31, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
not sure about a limit....
but yeah, I think stray, allen, and ogden could all get it their first year…..
"Throw the damn ball to Kevin Boss" - Andiamo708
New York Post shoulda done a 6 Pack of Cold Hard Facts
B/c I’m really curious to see if he plans on pursuing coaching. I doubt position coaches make what I’m sure Pierce will be netting at the WWL, but working up to assistant and coordinator would, I’m thinking. He’s young enough to have a long coaching career, for sure. Maybe he’s biding his time for LB coach w/ Big Blue.
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