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New York Giants' News And Notes: Eli Manning Credits Everyone Else

Good morning, New York Giants fans. Time for your Thursday morning dose of Giants' news and notes, so let's get started.

Quarterback Eli Manning wanted nothing to do Wednesday with praise for his career-best 101.1 passer rating. Asked about it, his quote reads like he was answering with the aid of a prepared text:

"Offensive line is doing well. Receivers are getting open, making plays, doing a good job of just finding completions. Everybody is doing their assignments correctly. Guys in the right spot. Have hit some big plays, [we'll] try to stay with that. Not forcing things that aren't there. Play smart football, but also be sound in our offense," Manning said. "That's usually the way it works with quarterbacks. [If] everybody else does their job, it makes my job a lot easier."

Star-divide

Prince Amukamara is practicing, but the first-round draft pick is still uncertain of his status for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Wednesday he admitted that he still feels some pain in his broken foot, and that he is still adjusting to the speed of play.

" I am just trying to catch up to speed. The speed was a bit fast so I have to get used to that," Amukamara said. "I haven't lined up across from someone in a couple months so I am just trying to get acclimated to that speed."

Asked about the possibility of overlooking the 0-6 Dolphins, cornerback Corey Webster gave an answer that coach Tom Coughlin would be proud of.

"It doesn't matter who we are playing or what their record is, our next best challenge is the next team on your schedule, no matter what their record is. Any given Sunday, anything can happen," Webster said. "Everybody is professional, everybody is good and anybody can win. They haven't put it together yet but that doesn't say that they are not going to be prepared and come out here and work hard to put their best foot forward. We have to do exactly the same and match their intensity and even be greater at that. We will get the W if we do those things and take care of our business."

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Giants vs. Dolphins: David Carr knows something about how struggling Miami feels | NJ.com
Carr, a former top overall pick, played in the "Reggie Bush Bowl" in 2005 as a Houston Texan. It was the last game of the season and the Texans came into San Francisco with a 2-13 record while the 49ers were 3-12 with Reggie Bush possibly at stake. Houston lost the game (and won the top pick) in overtime and selected future Pro Bowler Mario Williams No. 1 in the draft.

"It was terrible," Carr said. "We tried to win the game. We ended up losing. We ended up getting the first pick, we picked Mario Williams and it worked out for us. But it was something as a player, it was very frustrating going through that week because that’s all you heard about. So I can understand how Miami feels, for sure."

Politi: Giants need to do more than simply beat the Miami Dolphins | NJ.com

Right now, this team stinks. Or, to quote Miami running back Reggie Bush, "Right now, this team stinks."

So barring an absolute catastrophe, the Giants will be 5-2 heading into the varsity part of their schedule. But this is the type of week when merely putting that notch in the win column isn’t enough.

If the Giants are truly better than everyone expected in 2011, this would be the time to prove it. Treat the Dolphins like an SEC team treats Troy State. Beat them in all three phases of the game. Make sure that, by halftime, fans can safely grab their rakes and head out into their backyards.

"We have to expect it’s going to be a tight game," quarterback Eli Manning lied Monday. "They are talented. They do good things. A lot of teams have had trouble with them."

Giants' Ramses Barden, now healthy, may be right fit at slot receiver | NJ.com

"I’ve played more slot than I have anywhere else. It’s actually a surprise to me I’m comfortable there," the Giants’ wide receiver said yesterday. "If you’d have asked me that coming out of college, I’d have been like, ‘Slot? What are you talking about?’

"But slot is fun. There’s always a way to win. It’s a mind game as much as it is anything."

Dolphins' Sparano puts house up for sale - Scoop Du Jour - NFL Blog - Yahoo! Sports

According to CBS Miami, Sparano may be giving over to the idea that he'll soon be leaving South Florida. CBS reports that Sparano has put his 5,182-square-foot house up for sale for $1.5 million.

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Eli knows how......

to answer these type of questions and share the success. That’s why you gotta love our Manning. I’ll take a calm, cool QB over a palm palm waving, Mr. Breese can you hear me, QB any day……Go Eli!!!

TCB
Van Pelt on the tackle....
Wide right forever.....
18 and 1 GIANT lose.......

by zoosloose on Oct 27, 2011 7:43 AM EDT reply actions  

he's also not dumb in this regard.. .

If he takes all the credit for this year so far, then if things slide back down, the logical thing is for everyone in the media and the fans to blame him.

He went through that last year with the dropped balls into the air interceptions and the loss of his wideouts.

@Patricia_Traina Under TC, the Giants are 53-24 when they rush for 100+ yards and 15-25 when they don't.

by AJ_in_VA on Oct 27, 2011 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

The media and (mercurial) fans blame him anyway...

Eli has always been humble – deflecting praise to others; yet, when anything goes wrong, the media and many fans still blame him anyway. To some extent, it comes with the territory of playing in NY, coupled with the media’s fixation of comparing him to Peyton. But to Eli’s credit, he has never lashed out due to this treatment.

by tom sands on Oct 27, 2011 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Eli also took the blame last year

He said the INTs were on him

It’s what you want, a QB with big enuf shoulders to take the pressure off the other guys.

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

Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16

by trueblue63 on Oct 27, 2011 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

that is called accountablity!

I have not yet begun to procrastinate

by TheWenz on Oct 27, 2011 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Leadership

but Rivers would have been much better.

(sarcasm)

It is better to be silent and be thought a fool, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

by SNORKIS on Oct 27, 2011 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

and rivers was so impressive in the 2 minute drill against the jets

by DukBudr on Oct 27, 2011 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

Was Andy Reid directing that 2 min drill?

"Sometimes you make a mistake and you get hit in the head." - Eli Manning

by blains2000 on Oct 27, 2011 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

This to me is why Eli is perfect for the NY market

It’s a tough market to play professional sports in and you have to have the right attitude and say the right things or you will be torched by the fans and the media.

"Sometimes you make a mistake and you get hit in the head." - Eli Manning

by blains2000 on Oct 27, 2011 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

eli manning has the best poker face in the nfl

always gives the right answers and you never know what he is really thinking

by The Blood of Eli on Oct 27, 2011 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'd like to see

what “arrogant Eli” looks like. Next time he should answer every question by making the arrogant-face and just thumping his chest with his fist twice.

by Oppenheimer919 on Oct 27, 2011 7:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Eli's statement...
“Offensive line is doing well. Receivers are getting open, making plays, doing a good job of just finding completions. Everybody is doing their assignments correctly. Guys in the right spot. Have hit some big plays, [we’ll] try to stay with that. Not forcing things that aren’t there. Play smart football, but also be sound in our offense,” Manning said. “That’s usually the way it works with quarterbacks. [If] everybody else does their job, it makes my job a lot easier.”…“Aww Shucks”

nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!

MAKE IT WORK!!!

by nywins42 on Oct 27, 2011 7:49 AM EDT reply actions  

heh

@Patricia_Traina Under TC, the Giants are 53-24 when they rush for 100+ yards and 15-25 when they don't.

by AJ_in_VA on Oct 27, 2011 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 27, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Eli speaks the truth

Barden in the slot

CWEB getting quoted

Nice way to start the day

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

Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16

by trueblue63 on Oct 27, 2011 8:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Agreed.

Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
I will not - lose! -Jay Z-
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!

by wilddre22 on Oct 27, 2011 9:43 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I like all this as well

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 27, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

4 good WRs means we are less dependent on the health of any one

And by rotating, they can get more coaching in game and be fresher than the DBs

Sometimes less is more

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

Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16

by trueblue63 on Oct 27, 2011 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Barden

My guess? The Giants will use Barden in a way that does not mean less Cruz — it will mean less Beckum. All those formations that have Beckum slotted or lined up a few yards wide of the lne might start going to Barden.

by Ed Valentine on Oct 27, 2011 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

good point

funny story, my friends roomate is dating travis beckum lol

by The Blood of Eli on Oct 27, 2011 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol cut off the sex to make him angry, so he'll make a play

Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese

"how the f*** do the giants with 6 starters out comeback while the eagles give up 21 2nd half points to the worst offense in the nfl…" -XxActionJacksonxX

"Heart" - PhiladelphiaEagles

by BigBlueIntervention on Oct 27, 2011 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

We have a player named Beckum?

Where? I have not seen him.

And to be sure, we’ll see him even less. That is a good thing.

All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
Tom Quinn Must Go!
It is equally worthless when people are always optimistic or always pessimistic. Either way I take their opinion with a pound of salt because I know they only have one setting. I post my own thoughts, not what either side wants to read.

by UnknownJintsFan on Oct 27, 2011 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

No, they have a player named Bomar

wearing a Beckum jersey.

You down wit JPP?

by Flynner on Oct 27, 2011 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Barden & Coughlin

How unusual is it for TC and coaches to discuss how a player who has hardly been on the field for 2 yrears will be used!
Y’all dont think that the coaches arent drooling about what this guy can do for our offense?

Marfar

by marfar on Oct 27, 2011 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's what i'm wondering

To what extent do they divide the slot opportunities? For now, i’d be happy with Cruz doing the dirty work and Barden mopping up in the RZ.

by Hootman on Oct 27, 2011 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think they go more based on matchups. What personnel the d puts out in certain alignments, how their nickel corners handle big guys vs quick shifty guys. And of course who’s playing well that day. If cruz has a fumble and 2 bad reads, expect more barden that day, and vice versa.

Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
I will not - lose! -Jay Z-
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!

by wilddre22 on Oct 27, 2011 9:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

yep,yep

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Greg Jones,Jacquian Williams,Paysinger...Maybe not..

by Troy O on Oct 27, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

might mean more V cruz outside

and less MM

I got banned from Jests Blog for saying Chad Henne has better stats than Mark Sanchez. And they think they're the big brothers in this town? LMAO try again little sisters!

Let's Go Giants!!!!

by maculis on Oct 27, 2011 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

dont think so

MM has the respect from Eli to start but if hes not getting separation Cruz to the rescue.

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Greg Jones,Jacquian Williams,Paysinger...Maybe not..

by Troy O on Oct 27, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

no. It means more 4 wr sets, instead of 3 wr, 2 te sets.

Why do people think Manningham is just magically going to stop playing. He’s the starter, and he’s going to be the starter. Get over it.

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"

"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 27, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

and a damn good one too

I like Cruz, but I would rather have MM start over V.C. any day of the week.

Giants are young, and injured... Most importantly they are winning.

by Skii31 on Oct 27, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn’t worry about snaps or lack of for any wideout. Barden is not a strict slot player, so he’ll spell more than just cruz. I think its more like what ed said,beckum will be the odd man out. And the writing on the wall is getting clearer and clearer.

Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
I will not - lose! -Jay Z-
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!

by wilddre22 on Oct 27, 2011 9:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

yep,yep

ill just keep agreeing with you

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Greg Jones,Jacquian Williams,Paysinger...Maybe not..

by Troy O on Oct 27, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

ok, ok

Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
I will not - lose! -Jay Z-
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!

by wilddre22 on Oct 27, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Andrew Luck is the most sure-fire consensus top pick since Reggie Bush.

"The nerve of certain youngins running their mouth.
Until [the Eagles] win something major, I don't want to hear it."
-the Facebook mayor of East Rutherford

by pataroons on Oct 27, 2011 8:22 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Go G-MEN

Crush the Dolphins. Beat them down and let everyone know you guys are the real deal. YO don’t win the game in the press, but on the field, so stick it to them.

"Do not panic, all is well" Kevin Bacon in the parade scene in the movie Animal House

by mjdinhouston on Oct 27, 2011 8:31 AM EDT reply actions  

When contemplating this stunt

what do you think he pictured success as???

I got a GIF for that!

by Fester McDougal on Oct 27, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

He's probably drunk and high so...

he thought he would land in a pool with topless cheerleaders and many much more corona.

"I understand (Vick's) frustration. Nobody wants to get hit that many times." ~Mathias Kiwanuka

by Jaybat on Oct 27, 2011 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

how delightfully darwinian..

Are team is gone. We should just take the L.A stadium. And start over cause it seems like u gave are team away…

by Amsterdam Admirals on Oct 27, 2011 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

The fall is bad enough

but having the board nosedive into him is what really makes this a classic.

Team Ghost: Manningham, Sintim, Beckum, Barden, JPP, Anvil, Ross

"No question. I play the run very, very well. Forget what you heard." -- Osi Umenyiora

by GhostDini on Oct 27, 2011 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

You better be tough if your gonna be dumb.

Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.

by costanza! on Oct 27, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

What if the Dolphins go winless this season?

Will they celebrate being the only undefeated and winless teams in NFL history?

by bdasilva7785 on Oct 27, 2011 8:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Will they crack open a case of Natty Light

Once every team in the league has won a game for the season?

by TNYFBG on Oct 27, 2011 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't know the Dolphins staff had such a Giant influence

Ike Hilliard…..assistant WR coach
Dan Campbell…..TE coach
Mike Nolan……DC
Bill Sheridan…..LB coach
**Tony Sparano was TC’s LB coach in Jville

Quinn must go !!

by njgiant on Oct 27, 2011 8:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Our guys have been poached for years

The Ownership of this team is a mess, I didn’t think Tony had a chance this season

You can see a lot just by observing-Yogi Berra

by greg a on Oct 27, 2011 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sparano putting his house up for sale. I think he knows he's gone after this season, if not, in a few weeks.

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"

"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 27, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ike Hilliard really liked the Fins I guess

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 27, 2011 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

+88. I wanna be like Ike. Still have my Hilliard jersey.

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"

"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 27, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm jealous

Him and Amani were my favorites. Wear that 88 with pride my friend

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 27, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yea, I loved that recieving combo.

Have both their jerseys. Too bad their Quarterbacks were Danny Kannel, Graham, and Collins.

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"

"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 27, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Collins was a blessing for both WRs

When Payton took over play calling in 99, he unleashed all three of them and they put up some great numbers. Toomer always said Kerry was his favorite QB cause he always got him the ball and TDs

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 27, 2011 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea, Collins sober, with time to throw was very good.

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"

"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 27, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

and not making racist statements to teammates

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 27, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

And that.

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"

"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 27, 2011 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think Tuna has something to do with that...

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Greg Jones,Jacquian Williams,Paysinger...Maybe not..

by Troy O on Oct 27, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Tuna. Dolphins. I see lotsa fishy here

New York Football Giants Zindabad!
Let's Go Giants!

by BB1156 on Oct 27, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Eli is playing in the 4th

I will be upset,
I think this game should be like the Oakland game a couple years ago, dominate early and let thr backups get some time

You can see a lot just by observing-Yogi Berra

by greg a on Oct 27, 2011 9:36 AM EDT reply actions  

I disagree

It pisses me off that guys like Brady and Brees can pad their stats well into the fourth quarter with 3+ score leads sometimes, and we have to pull Eli out at halftime if we’re winning big. Let Eli take some time off in the fourth, and the Carr can run out the last 10 minutes.

by Max Schwager on Oct 27, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

This.

Eli had played every snap of the season the past 2 seasons. If Carr gets in, it won’t be until at least half way through the 4th. Coughlin isn’t going to pull Eli unless the game is 150% in the bag.

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"

"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 27, 2011 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

We have to beat the Fins...

And do to them what the Saints did to the Colts….is that possible? It is a home game afterall…I expect 35 plus points at least.

by Bavaro 89 on Oct 27, 2011 10:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Talk Like This Scares Me

Just win the game comfortably and dont worry about knocking the Dolphins into the next county.

Marfar

by marfar on Oct 27, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

This. Everyoen needs to stop expectign teh Giants to do to teh Dolphins what the Saints did to the Colts.

Main reason why: We actually run the ball. Saints threw the ball for 3 and a half quarters, then ran the rest of the game. They had like 6 runs up until Brees went out. We run the ball, which takes up more time, and slows the game down, resulting in less opportunities for either team to score quick. Giants O isn’t the Saints O, they can win playing ugly, in imperfect conditions.

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"

"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 27, 2011 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd rather see

Ham in the slot. He’s a YAC guy. Let him line up against somebody he’s going to always be a mismatch on, get him open and in open space so that he can just make plays. Similar to what Welker does for the Pats. I think he’s that kind of guy.

Cruz and Nicks on the outside. Barden I would like to see featured exclusively inside the 20. Don’t even put him in until we are in the red zone. The guy has obvious confidence issues. Let him catch a couple TD passes to fix that. He’s the ideal size to call that corner route from 10-20 yards out.

by Max Schwager on Oct 27, 2011 11:05 AM EDT reply actions  

The guy has obvious confidence issues

WHAAAAA??…

Barden will be excellent on 3rd downs as well .. nobody can get to a pass thrown in front of him on a slant.

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Greg Jones,Jacquian Williams,Paysinger...Maybe not..

by Troy O on Oct 27, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Confidence Issues.

I’ll have to chalk that up to the List of Bullshit excuses people make/made up about Ramses Barden.

that’s actually right up there w/ Ed’s gem last year about how Barden wasn’t playing b/c “he heard he was scared to go over the middle”.

LOL

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Oct 27, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

"obvious confidence issues"

how is this obvious when its never been said to exist?

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Oct 27, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

When

You read a guy’s body language after blowing his limited opportunities to be an impact player by dropping easy passes. He hangs his head, and then you don’t see him back on the field for a while.

Barden’s been terrible. How can you sit there and say anything else? He’ll be excellent on third downs? That’s a joke. Have to be able to first catch the pass to be a capable third down receiver. Have to be able to get open, run the right routes, etc.

The fact that he hasn’t made any kind of impact and hasn’t been on the field much of his first three years will point to some confidence issues.

It takes a wild imagination to think that Barden is going to somehow break out and be of any use to the Giants. How do you put him in the slot when you’ve got several receivers better suited for the job?

He’s in his third year, has played in nine games and caught 6 passes for 80 yards. Tell me he’s shown anything to indicate that he’d be a viable anything at this point. Not a lot to be confident about there.

by Max Schwager on Oct 27, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pump the breaks homey!
How do you put him in the slot when you’ve got several receivers better suited for the job

Ummm you know something i dont? If this were the case why would the Giants be getting him acclimated to it?


Barden’s been terrible.

It never ends .. well in case u missed it before.

year 1: He’s a rookie and 4th deep behind Nicks,Ham and SS12 and ( 5th if u count Boss) on a run heavy team ..Let me explain better… hes a rookie from a small school behind 4 other established players.
year 2: Has a great camp but as we all know to well TC is loyal to his vets. (plus in this case his vets are awesome) Again Nicks, Ham, Boss and SS12… But low and behold injuries allow the kid a shot . Gets on the field ( and not sure what your talking about ) plays well, but gets hurt .(1st time in career)…
year 3: still recovering , coming off pup NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Greg Jones,Jacquian Williams,Paysinger...Maybe not..

by Troy O on Oct 27, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I highly doubt all of that

and maybe you’re thinking of someone else. Barden has’t been productive, maybe he’s frustrated, but confidence issues are probably the last thing he has.

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Oct 28, 2011 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

2 things

1.) I know it’s been said, but Eli will not the credit he deserves until after he retires. A true professional.
2.) The Giants sometimes play to the level of their competition, and this game feels like a trap game to me. I will take a win, don’t care what the score is. Just want the Giants to get through it.

Small defencemen? What small defencemen?

by ljp78 on Oct 27, 2011 11:20 AM EDT reply actions  

after the Seattle game there are no trap games

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Greg Jones,Jacquian Williams,Paysinger...Maybe not..

by Troy O on Oct 27, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Pat Kirwan had something to say about the blame / credit thing in the NFL

during yesterday’s NFL Blitz.

It went along the lines of, be careful what you say when you are taking the blame, because someone might believe you…

by Tom Werner on Oct 27, 2011 12:28 PM EDT reply actions  

well he should

he's an average quarterback at best, remember?

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by Cory Braiterman on Oct 27, 2011 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

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