too bad the media byte is the call

by Simms-McConkey on Oct 2, 2011 10:58 PM EDT

Didn't like:

Our inability to stop the run. While Washington and St. Louis shredded our secondary, I thought our run defense was stout. Against Philly, our DB play was a key factor and running was IIRC, average (you do the research). In this game, Beanie Wells did very well. I didn't have that feeling of being more comfortable in 3rd and 3 than in 3rd and 14. His total yds were 138 with a 5.1 YPC with a team total of 154. Solid running numbers for AZ. I'd like to keep teams under 100, obviously, but overall it was the right gameplan to win ... they only burned us deep once (LF) leading to a TD.

Our O-line play. Boothe was disastrous. Adam Koets, where art thou? Don't believe for a minute AB and BJ had a bad game (although I would have liked to see more BJ). There were no holes. The Giants carried the ball 21 times for 57 yards. Not "Giants football." Does that comment mean that Coughlin & Gilbride are dynamic and current while I am an inflexible old codger?

I am 12-2 in my money pool right now. Cincy and San Fran. And that's like 13-1 for a Giants fan.

Liked:

Eli (aka passing game). I wanted the team to lean on the pass. That's a first for stodgy old me. I wanted Eli to be the best player on the field and dictate the game. He did. Tito, here's to you. And it's a pattern this year. 8 TDs 2 INTs, 105 rating. He's making smart decisions based perhaps on his receiving corps. Can't speak to the coverage schemes but Nicks put up yards, Ham was noticeable. Ballard > Beckum.

Oh, and Victor Cruz : > SS12

Justin Tuck. Dude was a factor out of pads. That's a leader. So was Dave Tollefson, who I might want to trade to AZ for a 1st-round pick and Patrick Peterson.

Coaching. Play-calling on both sides, game management, scoring decisions, everything. This is a smart, principled staff.

Weatherford. I associate him with the ST improvement.

I just improv'd this, no effort to be sharp here, please use this as your thread to shout out sh* you liked and disliked from the game.

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There were a few moments where I remembered what it was like to have confidence in a punter.

Felt good.

Stainer of mountaintops.

by Chairman Meow on Oct 2, 2011 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

Eli did what he does bro.

He’s definitely heating up.

Let’s not pretend this is the first time this has happened though…in ’09 before he got plantar fasciwhatever he was putting up numbers like these, last year he was in the first half MVP discussion.

I really hope this year is the year he puts it together for a full season, if he does…we’ll be one of the teams with a shout at the Super Blow come seasons end.

Win ugly.

by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 2, 2011 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

you gotta ha noticed

and I know it’s been asked:

Since this team is so goddamn sharp in a timed drill, why don’t we bust that sh out more often?

If the answer is Giants football, no need to answer

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by Simms-McConkey on Oct 2, 2011 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it can work in game too

I’d like to see it 2nd Qtr, after the team has warmed up a bit

It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.

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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16

by trueblue63 on Oct 3, 2011 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions

running game was a big problem

But I sure the coaching knew this going in. AZ Get great push from its strong DTs. This make running bewteen the tackles “giants football” extremely tough. Not to mention an O-line seems to crumble at the snap. This is why we didn’t see a lot of BJ, he needs a whole and time to get his legs moving. I agree on Eli just making solid good choices out there.

Not having to leave the room when your punter comes on is a plus.

by hit_hard on Oct 3, 2011 7:04 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Mainly I'm right there with ya

Didn’t like the pass happy stuff to start the game

If it’s E, they have to tell him, we want to run the ball early, if you’re checking out to pass, we want a shortie to a RB, you have to establish tempo

If it’s KG/TC I’m more frustrated. Power is our personality, even our WRs are strong, 4 qtrs in a game, use the first Qtr to set the tone

PLUS SIDE : they kept their cool in the 4th Qtr, didnt try to get it back on the first play from scrimmage. That was some nice play calling and execution. They maneuvered the Cards DBs and kept getting easy strikes. That is impressive. Eli looked outstanding most game. Current pace : 32-8

It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.

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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16

by trueblue63 on Oct 3, 2011 8:47 AM EDT reply actions

Victor Cruz >>>>>>>>>>>> SS12

SS12 ran some nice crips routes, but he was the king of catch and fall to the ground. Victor Cruz is lights out with the ball in his hands. a YAC machine. Im excited to see what this kid can do with the extended playing time he’s earned the past 2 weeks.

by Plaxico Burress on Oct 3, 2011 9:27 AM EDT reply actions

Cruz does look great

But SS12 was great.

Win ugly.

by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 3, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Yup

It’s a tense issue

Smith was great, Cruz will be great

It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.

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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16

by trueblue63 on Oct 4, 2011 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

until Cruz has 100 catches and over 1000 yards

no, he’s not.

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by Rorschach44 on Oct 4, 2011 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions

you fail to apply the equation

(Any Giant) > (Any Eagle)

For example, Jared Lorenzen > Mike Vick

by Simms-McConkey on Oct 4, 2011 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions

haha exactly!

by Plaxico Burress on Oct 4, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

This is interesting:

Steve Smith after 4 games in 2010: 22 rec, 211 yds, 0 TDs.

Victor Cruz after 4 games in 2011: 11 rec, 225 yds, 2 TDs.

Team Greg Jones
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by BigBlueIntervention on Oct 3, 2011 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

can't really compare Cruz and Smith

Smith would move the chains, but gets no YAC. Cruz is a big play waiting to happen every time he touches the ball.

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Win Ugly.

by wangstu13 on Oct 3, 2011 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Smith had over 1000 receiving yards, and 100 receptions in a single season.

Out of those 22 receptions he had in the first four games of 2010 BBI mentioned, I’d be willing to bet a majority of them were on third down. His contribution to this offense was irreplaceable.

Victor Cruz is certainly doing his part in attempting fill that void early on this year, and if he can keep up his current level of production this offense will continue to be one of the more dangerous in the league.

Win ugly.

by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 3, 2011 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

we don't need no stinkin FACTS

Stevie S. is an EAGLE now. Therefore (insert Giants receiver here) > SS11

by Simms-McConkey on Oct 3, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

How much of Smith's production was the defense preferring to give up a first down and not a big play

I don’t know, cause he had a breakout year and then didn’t play much in 2010. If he came back in 2010 and teams played him tighter, and he was able to break off more longer gains (12-18 instead of 7-12) I’d have been a big believer.

Funny thing, if Barden comes back, and has success at the short move the chains stuff, he seems to be built for, I don’t think team will even consider bringing Smith back.

It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.

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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16

by trueblue63 on Oct 4, 2011 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions