Coughlin Calls Thursday 'Good Performance'

by Ed Valentine on Sep 3, 2010 4:58 PM EDT in New York Giants News

Here are a few major points from Tom Coughlin's press conference today. (Full transcript)

The status of several injured players -- Andre Brown, Shaun O'Hara, Aaron Ross and Phillip Dillard -- for the season opener vs. Carolina is undetermined.
D.J. Ware, who has not returned any kickoffs in preseason, could wind up as the return man Week 1. I guess that would shoot down my thought that Ware is not making the roster.
The door is not closed on bringing in another quarterback, but Coughlin seems happy with Rhett Bomar's progress, saying he has "been impressive in the way in which he has improved."
Coughlin was surprised by Brandon Jacobs' post-game comments to ESPN, and has addressed them with him. Coughlin said "We have always been a multiple running back situation. Nothing has changed."

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I need to see the roster

Ware making team makes me a little nervous about how the final roster will look. I don’t think Ware or Gartrell should have made the team. RBs are a dime a dozen. The GMen can always pick up another if one goes down. just like they did with gartrell.

by maculis on Sep 3, 2010 5:05 PM EDT reply actions

I was always a supporter or Ware.

However, his performance has fallen. Granted he was injured last year in the Denver game after that helmet to helmet hit and it looked like he was gone this pre-season after a crap hit but he returned and played (wiggly hand) against the Patriots.

The thing is Ware’s absence has given me the opportunity to analyze Brown a little bit more and I like Brown. I think that if you give this guy some room he will give the opposition fits. I like Ware but if I had to choose between the two, Brown is the man I am going with. I have a feeling that Ware will get picked up by someone quickly so he’ll be alright.

A game of Chess is like a sword fight....you must think first....before you move.

by LoNJDTechnology on Sep 3, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

completely agree

and do you really think there are no RBs with Ware’s ability, minus his injuries, out there? I bet there are plenty, or at least will be after cuts.

by maculis on Sep 3, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, but of course.

A game of Chess is like a sword fight....you must think first....before you move.

by LoNJDTechnology on Sep 3, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not sure

What your basis is for saying Ware’s performance has fallen. He hasn’t really played enough to have any sort of reliable benchmark for performance. But when he has played his numbers have stayed about the same. If you’re worried about his durability, that’s one thing. But performance wise there’s no statistically meaningful basis to say he’s declined.

by Tucker Fredrickson on Sep 3, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, I made it a point to appraise his performance whenever he did play because I liked what I saw when he began playing for the Giants.

He hasn’t really played enough to have any sort of reliable benchmark for performance.

Then maybe the term that I used was inaccurate. The first time that I actually started to follow Ware’s performance in a preseason game either 07 or 08. Based on what I had seen when he was first used, I seriously thought that he could be the next Tiki. I often commented on my wish to see the Giants utilize him more when I joined BBV. They did intermittently in 07, 08 & 09 and, IMO, his performance did decline during the interim between the point at which I first saw him play for the Giants (My Benchmark) to now. The last game that he played in against the Patriots was the closest to the original form that he displayed when I first saw him play.

A game of Chess is like a sword fight....you must think first....before you move.

by LoNJDTechnology on Sep 3, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

One of the things mentioned about Ware....

is that he has a tendency to run with his head down, which exposes him to head and neck injury more than the typical back, and which may in part be responsible for some of his lack of durability.

by Cranky50 on Sep 3, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Kenny

Why isn’t anyone talking about Phillips. He had a great game last night. Showed his instinct, range and the ability to lay the big hit. He was the “bright spot” for me last night. I think him and Rolle are going to be a nasty tandem back there.

by nicksdafuture on Sep 3, 2010 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

Definitely

KP21 looked great and Rolle has been a play maker since he showed up. I feel like I can move onto other areas with my paranoia.

"Osi said he's going to London to see the Eiffel Tower."

by nywins42 on Sep 3, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Lets hope that its Phillips who is covering TEs

during the regular season

by mclaren_is_the_best on Sep 3, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

or at least Todd Heap

Uh hello, planes? It's blimps. You win.

by RealLT on Sep 3, 2010 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

nah, I hope it's Rolle

Rolle is a converted CB so he has plenty of experience in man to man coverage. Yeah, he got beat for a TD against the Ravens, but big deal.

by maculis on Sep 3, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

NFC East trades

Cowboys got a 7th round pick from the Chargers for WR Crayton

Eagles got OG R Wells from the Cardinals for a 6th round pick.

I find it amusing that on BGN they like the pick up of Wells as it is an upgrade, but based on JimmyK’s article on OL and age it is a bad move as he turns 30 this year which equates to old,slow and one step from injury. Even Jimmy likes it!

by G Fan in England on Sep 3, 2010 5:08 PM EDT reply actions

Well considering the state

of the Eagle’s OL, any proven back up (or starter, not sure) is a plus. For all the talk about ours and the cowboy’s OL, the eagles isn’t one to brag about either.

And LOL at a 7th rounder for Crayton. Even if he was going to be released, that’s just miserable.

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by Willgfass on Sep 3, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions

But I was hoping that Sam Hurd might get cut and become our KR

by trueblue63 on Sep 3, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

Crayton is worth more than a 7th round pick…

"Osi said he's going to London to see the Eiffel Tower."

by nywins42 on Sep 3, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions

To us he is, after dropping that pass in the playoffs :)

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 3, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm gonna miss him so much!!!!

"If I'm curt, then I apologize" - Newman

by andiamo708 on Sep 3, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions

kinda surprised that the rams didnt trade for him.

They need WR’s bad.

by griffter10 on Sep 3, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions

me 2

by jdaking123 on Sep 3, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I love it!

"Osi said he's going to London to see the Eiffel Tower."

by nywins42 on Sep 3, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't think we need back up QB

Bomar just needs more experience and instruction, which he will get being the #2. I think he’s there mentally he just needs to work on his accuracy. Working with the practice squad won’t help that much. A year as the #2 and he will be good to go. Til then we have to hope that Eli keeps his helmet on! Besides, I don’t think that there is going to be a guy cut from a roster that is worth a look. Back up QBs are very important in this league and I doubt a team will just let one drop. Lineart will get picked up by a team that is more desprete and Brady Quinn hasn’t shown he’s better than Bomar. Eli doesn’t need a veteran clipboard holder either. We need to groom this guy this year.

by Big Blue in tx on Sep 3, 2010 5:44 PM EDT reply actions