Giants Open A Season Filled With Questions
by Ed Valentine on Sep 11, 2011 9:25 AM EDT
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PrintThe preseason did not exactly go according to plan for the New York Giants. Unexpected free-agent losses, a series of difficult season-ending injuries and interrupted preparation due to Hurricane Irene have all been things the Giants have had to deal with.
Today, though, the Giants turn the page on all of that. The 2011 season opens against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field (4:15 p.m. ET). The goal remains the same for the Giants as it was when training camp began -- find a way to get back to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.
Can this team do that? The giants have no choice but to find out. On paper, this team is not as good as the one that went 10-6 a season ago. There are a staggering 11 rookies on the 53-man roster -- more than 20 percent of the team. There are unproven players being asked to fill critical roles at a number of positions.
Say what you want about whether general manager Jerry Reese should have done more to keep some of the players who defected. It's over and done with. This season will be a referendum on Reese, who has built a reputation as a terrific evaluator of young talent and a GM who had the ability to fill holes with unknown or under-appreciated veterans. The construction of this roster puts that reputation squarely in the crosshairs.
The season will test Tom Coughlin is a number of ways. Can he get productivity out of many of these young players, tolerating some of the inevitable mistakes? Can he coax some of his veteran players to change their ways and limit some of the mistakes that blew up the 2010 season? Can he keep a team that seems depleted, and around which much of the public perception has been negative, believing that there is enough talent to get where it wants to go?
The Giants simply can't withstand many more devastating injuries. There is still talent, but not nearly as much as the team thought it was going to have. There are still playmakers, but losing many more of them would likely be a death knell for the Giants' playoff hopes.
In some ways, though, the changeover in the Giants' roster is exciting. Reality is, all of those names we were familiar with were not good enough to get the team to the playoffs the past two seasons. This is a different group about which less is known. Will it be better? Worse?
All we can do is sit back, watch and find out.
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Yes, Ed
This is season shall be a referendum on Reese. The injuries are another matter, but Reese’s perplexing inactivity in resigning important cogs and the bringing in of talented free agents who could plug holes and bolster the rooks, may just be where the finger is pointed if the season lives up to the preseason ugliness.
Reese
I couldn’t agree more; his playoff boast will come back to haunt him. From a personnel standpoint, this Giants team is second division all the way, and it is due to management’s failure to anticipate the end of the lockout – to resign key players – and an even greater failure to have a plan in place to secure needed position players. Unless certain players perform well over what we’ve seen so far – this is a 6 – 10 team at best. Unfortunately, I think we are in big trouble today in DC!
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management’s failure to anticipate the end of the lockout
First off, NOONE knew when the lockout would end or what rules would have to be abided. Secondly, Is it at all possible that while retaining talent on the current team, JR is building this team in regards to the new CBA. understanding the news rules & building this roster to take full advantage in the coming years. And that doesnt mean we’re gonna be bad this season. Why are we already a “second division all the way” and a single snap has yet to be played?
Im so sick of the negative judgement without actually seeing a real game played. I’ll even admit that Im a little worried & not quite sure what to expect but im not giving up before the first game.
Nobody wins the Superblow in September. You gotta get on the field & earn it.
Talk is Cheap! Play the Game!
Rookies
I’m excited to see all this fresh blood running through the Giants veins. To me it seems in the past couple years that the team has become complacent, especially toward the end of the year. Greg Jones is going to be a stud in the middle and Prince Amukamora is going to be a shut down corner as soon as he gets back on the field. Let’s go get them DEADskins!!!!
by Sarasota Giants on Sep 11, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Some people just don't get it.
What did you want him to do, and who did you want him to sign/resign with less than 5 million in cap room.
Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH
"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!!!!
by ManningHam and Cheese on Sep 11, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
to be fair
him not having any cap room is also partly his fault
The artful muppet formerly known as KrmtDfrog.
Please read my sardonic wit and over-blown sense of self over at headkicklegend.com
by Cory Braiterman on Sep 11, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly
I find it funny when people call him cheep. We can’t be the Yankees and sign a big player every year. We still signed an underrated F.A in Baas who was the best move we could have done IMHO.
Team Hixon
Team P.K Subban: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3rZNnw68I&feature=channel_video_title
by espnsucks ((banned)) on Sep 11, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Couldn't have said it better myself
Some people just don’t get it. Including those with their heads in the sand.
why does this have to be a 4PM game.....
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Post season will require luck
Mostly on the injury front – too many more and no team can deliver.
2011 for the NYG.
OL will be fine. Flaherty will coach well and Beatty will play well.
Passing game will take a step back. Too much pressure on Nicks and Ham is still too inconsistent.
D will be middle of the pack. Sorry, but the LB crew will just not cut it. Teams will find ways to take advantage of Kiwi in passing game. Jones will improve but mistakes will happen that cost games ( I still think he will be the starter in 2012). The DL will be top 5-8 in the league but they cannot do it all. Rolle will try to do it all and he cannot. KP will still not be the premier player people expected and Grant will show why no one picked him up as a FA.
They will start the season 5-2 but the tough second half schedule will get to them. Once again, TC will not prove to be the motivator and he will not be able to get them to play on emotion in the last few games.A 9-7 record will not get to the postseason.
Prince will be a player. So will Williams at LB. Diehl will play better at LG than he ever did or could at LT. Baas will be steady. Manning will cut down on turnovers but he just does not have the weapons at WR after HN and MM. Boley will make people wonder why he is a starter. McKenzie will get hit with that bad back and Brewer will have to play. Jerrigan will conjure up visions of Moss.
I am going to enjoy watching the NYG this season – like every season. I just do not think it is in the cards in 2011.
I really hope I am wrong.
Bring lawyers, guns and money to get me out of this one! Stand in the Fire.
You really know how to crap on a Man's breakfast
Are you the Seed of Silky Johnson?
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by njsoldier1978 on Sep 11, 2011 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
When Keepin' It Real Goes Wrong ...
Giants – 12-4, and in the Superblow !!
If you can see the future so clearly
can I have some betting help for this weekend?
Your First Ever Pinstripe Bowl Champions- The Syracuse Orange
by bigbluethruandthru on Sep 11, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
All very likely scenarios.
While I don’t like the negative overall view, or the 9-7 with no playoff record prediction, this is a sound prediction based in probable realities.
I can’t predict a non-playoff season though. Other teams that will be battling for a playoff spot will have their own injuries, problems, etc. Including the teams in our division that we will be fighting for the NFC East crown.
I will be at the season opener NYG @ WAS with a few friends. If you are going and feel like looking up a fellow BBVer and having some fun, let me know.
Sunday, Sept. 11 2011 NYG 23 WAS 13
Post-season is possible
But lots has to go right.
IF that happens…this will be one fun team to watch.
The D will be manical and opposing QBs will drop left and right. The running game will allow Manning to do lots of playaction and the passing game will be deadly efficient. Weather in December will play right into Giants power game.
Oh to watch this scenario. What a season it would be!
Bring lawyers, guns and money to get me out of this one! Stand in the Fire.
No doubt.
My biggest worry is TC keeping the guys believing in Dec and Jan. His track record overall says he won’t.
I will be at the season opener NYG @ WAS with a few friends. If you are going and feel like looking up a fellow BBVer and having some fun, let me know.
Sunday, Sept. 11 2011 NYG 23 WAS 13
no mention of the RB duo that ran for over 2000yds and 17TDs?
and how does the passing attack take a step back with another year of experience for Nicks and Ham, and also they only had Smith for half the season last year.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Sep 11, 2011 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Green Bay
Did you see how many really good wideouts Rogers had to throw to? Giants have two.
Not that there is any comparison between NYG and GB or Rogers and Eli but IMO NFL teams need to have lots of good receivers and lots of good CBs.
I am not sure Ham is capable of what he did in the last three games over a whole season. And he has too many mental lapses that cost.
That leaves Hakeem and as good as he is I don’t think he can carry the passing attack of this team.
Boss was inconsistent but he kept people honest. Beckum. Sorry 44, don’t get me started.
And we all know what happens to the running game when there is no passing attack.
What I would rather see is Manningham turns into a season long stud. Ballard is the second coming of Boss and JJ is not Sinorace Moss and he actually contributes.
Bring lawyers, guns and money to get me out of this one! Stand in the Fire.
Gotta Agree with MSP here...
After Nicks and Manningham, there is nothing. Maybe someone steps up. Hopefully. But Giants really need another weapon in passing game. Also, can the retooled line even give Eli consistent time to throw the ball… or to open consistent holes for a running game that everyone who plays us will be gearing up to stop? I don’t have tons of faith in the O at this point and I blame that on Reese. Hope the Oline gels but Reese has ignored an aging unit for too long in the draft in favor of D. Hope that D is good enough to carry this team. But with all the injuries and rookies playing big roles, it doesn’t seem like a real recipe for success this year. Maybe in a year or two.
by NYStateofMind on Sep 11, 2011 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Its finely HERE!!
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I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.
Giant LB'z SUCK!!? Mark Herzlich, Greg Jones,Spencer Paysinger...Maybe not..
by Troy O on Sep 11, 2011 9:59 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
finely = finally. but finely works too
I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.
Giant LB'z SUCK!!? Mark Herzlich, Greg Jones,Spencer Paysinger...Maybe not..
Yes, finely works too.
i like the pics. Rec’d
I will be at the season opener NYG @ WAS with a few friends. If you are going and feel like looking up a fellow BBVer and having some fun, let me know.
Sunday, Sept. 11 2011 NYG 23 WAS 13
Five new starters for opening day from last year's defense (either from injury or defection):
B. Cofield replaced by L. Joseph
O. Umenyiora replaced by J. Pierre Paul
T. Thomas replaced by A. Ross
J. Goff replaced by G. Jones
K. Bulluck replaced by M. Kiwanuka
Really, there looks to be only a big drop off with Jones. Ross and Kiwanuka were both starters before, and not so much production should be lost with Pierre Paul and Joseph.
I hope so. He'll waste a WR spot on that offense.
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
RAMBO!!!
I hope everyone that was too young to have witnessed the Parcells era was watching the Bavaro retrospective just now. Damn, he looks like he can still play. Can we run him through some drills?
That has me ready for some football. Getting one foot on the Jones bandwagon, But I’m still firmly on the JPP express as my vehicle for some nasty D.
Eli, light it up today, please! I think we’re going to need Eli to play his best season if we’re going anywhere this year.
Yeah ,Ror, 4PM start sucks!!!
Go Giants!
no
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
the success of the season will depend heavily on our running game.
ahmad bradshaw and brandon jacobs have to show that they are worth the money that they are making.
I’m still a little concerned with eli and his tendency to turn the ball over but now it’s time to show his critics that he’s the quarterback that he says he is.
this is also a good time to see is it was worth keeping tom coughlin from 1 more year.
I am also curious to see what tricks kevin gilbride has up his sleeves as far as play calling.
Factology! Belief is ignorance.
by LoNJDTechnology on Sep 11, 2011 10:24 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Good Luck
We will see you week three.
It will be the battle of unbeatens.
Oh boy, is this great!
by MayIhave10,000marblesplease? on Sep 11, 2011 10:27 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I certainly hope so
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Boss Out
Kevin Boss won’t make his debut for the Raiders today due to a bum knee…
Oh no!
What will the Raiders do without the best TE in the history of the NFL?
"Sometimes you make a mistake and you get hit in the head." - Eli Manning
I don't understand how it can be a referendum on Reese
Steve Smith turned down a long term contract to test free agency, then got hurt, and the Giants were’nt willing to risk giving him a big contract with that injury. Boss, as a lot have people have been saying on this site, was an average TE with a history of concussions, so they would have been stupid to give him big money. alot of people say the Giants should have made moves in free agency, but won’t say who the Giants shoulld have gotten. Is it Reese’s fault that we get hit with the injury bug too often? You can’t have it both ways, you can’t praise all the talent we have on the team, then kill Reese for decisions he did’nt make, he’s responsible for the talent being here. I just don’t see how this offseason is a referendum on Reese, Coughlin for sure, but not Reese. You can’t give Coughlin the excuse of injuries and put Reese in the crosshairs, that makes no sense.
It’s Reese’s job to make sure the Giants can absorb the injuries and defections. If he is drafting and signing well then the Giants will roll on and be at least as good as last year. If he doesn’t do a good job getting new talent then injuries and defections hurt badly. A coach has less control over the roster, so he more often can get a pass due to injuries.
It's the coaches job to make sure the team can absorb injuries
not the GM. And the coaches have input on personnel decisions as well, so I don’t get what your point is. We don’t know how the draft picks will work out until the season plays out, so we don’t know how Reese did this year until the season is done. Maybe Coughlin is running the guys too hard in practice, sans all the injuries and the team running out of gas at the end of every year, that’s on the coach, not the GM, so that’s a less than weak argument.
And again Steve smith turned down a long term deal and got injured
I don’t know if that is on Reese, and Boss has a history of taking big hits, and concussions, I don’t know if I kill him for the Boss decision either. You can make the argument that he did’nt replace those guys, but let the season play out first before we say that. It’s the same thing that was said a couple years ago when the media said we had no receiving corps. We sure did prove em wrong right?
Guys have an axe to grind
for whatever reason. They don’t like Reese or Coughlin or Eli for whatever reasons and they want to make sure everyone knows it. What I don’t get is it’s almost like they root against the team so that they look “right”. I prefer to actually root for the team I follow. Call me a pollyanna if you want but since I don’t have all the NFL experience that others on this blog seem to I don’t always know the right moves to make.
"Sometimes you make a mistake and you get hit in the head." - Eli Manning
The real question as we open the season is...
…who are going to be the guys that step up and make big plays?
by Step up and make big plays on Sep 11, 2011 10:38 AM EDT reply actions 7 recs
HE'S BACK!
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
ITS ALIVE
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Sep 11, 2011 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm happy to be back stateside for weeks 1-2...
……and even happier that today’s game is being broadcast in SW FL. My roster has surged to 2 this offseason with the addition of a spouse, which, needless to say, has cut into my time on BBV…stepping up and making big plays on the home front.
by Step up and make big plays on Sep 11, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Welcome back bud.
Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH
"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!!!!
by ManningHam and Cheese on Sep 11, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
rec’d welcome back
your mom goes to college
by Oppenheimer919 on Sep 11, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
We thought
You had abandoned ship. I see, though, that you are ready to step up yourself.
by Ed Valentine on Sep 11, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
what's up step up?
god I live for that 1 liner!!!
Factology! Belief is ignorance.
by LoNJDTechnology on Sep 11, 2011 12:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just in time!
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.
-John Madden
yesssssss
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Sep 11, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Big Blue Big Blue Big Blue
Despite all the questions marks, injuries, all the negative comments, all the naysayers..I still have high hopes for the G-Men this year. As long as we have Eli we’ll be in the playoff picture. I’m overjoyed that football is back and I can’t wait to see Big Blue take the field. Be still my beating heart
SS12
Can’t get hurt if he doesn’t play!
So we lost some players from last season. Well, maybe they weren’t that good. we didn’t make the playoffs. Let’s give the new meat a chance. I like the new speed. I think the rookie linebackers are going to Step Up.
Nice to see you back on here.
The Cowboys are too pitiful to hate anymore but I enjoy it.
To me, the only ? worth worrying about this season ...
is Eli, and what’s going on between his ears.
If he can make better choices, and by that I mean almost NEVER throwing off that back foot of his, throwing it away a bit more, and even taking a sack now and then … I think the rest of our issues will work out O.K.
It’s all riding on you Eli … no pressure.
he's made some big plays throwing off his back foot
its more so the one on one situations where he just lofts it up there and requires the WR to win, instead of the ducks he’d throw in the middle of the field…I’d say he’s about 40% when he throws off his back foot so just like anything with Eli, I’d hope he’s smarter about when to use it.
If he never does it that could mean some big plays are left on the field instead of capitalizing.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Sep 11, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
But what is the % of INT's vs. big plays that come off the back foot?
Just seems like not much good ever happens when he is not stepping into it.
Brett Favre is about the only QB I would ever feel comfortable with doing that on a regular basis, but even with him, it was a double-edged sword (especially those last few years).
Every QB will say
You have to be able to throw off your back foot sometimes. They ALL do it. Just like everything else Eli is the one who gets crap for it.
"Sometimes you make a mistake and you get hit in the head." - Eli Manning
I think it's his bad decisions it to crap.
not him personally.
Factology! Belief is ignorance.
by LoNJDTechnology on Sep 11, 2011 12:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So does every QB
As good as Brees played Monday he had at least 2 ints droppped by GB.
"Sometimes you make a mistake and you get hit in the head." - Eli Manning
nah
if his name wasn’t Manning he’d get a lot less flak from people
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Sep 11, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
better than christmas
With all the toys we still have on offense and defense. There aren’t too many teams really trying to see us right now… The misfortunes of the injury bug have hit us and we’re still standing still strong, our resolve forged in blood and underestimation. The anticipation is over. Sit back and enjoy the show.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
I almost hope they merely win by a little bit so we can stay slept on
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Sep 11, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
who the hell is our kicker today?
Is Tynes healthy or do we have a mystery contestant
You down wit JPP?
Giants 34 Redskins 7
The only way they(NY Giants)lose today’s game is if they start shooting themselves in the foot with penalties,turnovers,poor special teams,etc but I’m confident that won’t happen and I believe this team is gonna better than people think.Redskins,please more like Deadskins.
Sounds good to me.
But take the Skins and the points …
I don't really know why but the 10 year anniversary of 9/11
is proving itself to be harder to deal with than any 9/11 before.
9.11.01 - 9.11.11
It's Our Duty To Never Forget.
Anyone else see that peice on Coach Coughlin on espn just now?
touching stuff didnt know he had a son in the tower the morning of 9/11
Read it before
Great article
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.
-John Madden
definitely.
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a feeling this is going to bit a hard fought game
Unless of course we protect the rock and force a few turnovers, then it could turn into a laugher. I personally want a hard fought game, that we win late in the game.
Die hard Giants fan since wide Right! I was 5...
I'm down wit JPP
Yea you know me
Just a win
I don’t care what kind of game it is, just a W for me please
by Sarasota Giants on Sep 11, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m optimistic about this season.
You Jerry Reese detractors should understand something. This guy got to be the general manager of the Giants strictly on merit. School children should know his story. He was an impoverished guy from some backwoods Tennessee town and he runs the Giants organization now. And he’s black and we all know that doesn’t help if you want to be an NFL executive. He is just smarter and works harder than his competition.
I have confidence in Jerry Reese and Tom Coughlin. When we beat the Patriots in the Superbowl that was brilliant. It can happen again. 1:00 can’t come soon enough for me.
Reese
The man is bright GM. He brought us a Superbowl and he drafts very well but I think he should have better a better job keeping Boss and Smith.
Greg Jones will bring it and serve notice in the NFL
"Hello...you play to win the game."
by TrueBlue777 on Sep 11, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Smith yes, Boss no
Wasn’t gonna outbid al davis, and shouldn’t have. Smith tho….. a relatively small one year deal woulda kept him here. He was either told by the Giant docs that smith wasn’t going to play (or wasn’t going to be effective if he did, or he misplayed that one big time)
by NorthwestFan on Sep 11, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
It's clear that we're never going to know the full story re:SS
It just seems that the Giants doctors, who did the surgery by the way, either did not think he would be able to play or did not think he would be effective for a number of weeks. I’m sure based on their experience with KP they took the cautious approach. If the Giants signed some guy from some other team in a similar situation everyone would be all over them for signing “damaged goods”.
But the bottom line is he is gone and no longer a Giant. We all need to just let it go. He’s not coming back.
"Sometimes you make a mistake and you get hit in the head." - Eli Manning
I was a Boss fan but 8 million guaranteed is too much for a nice but not brilliant TE. The Raiders overpaid him. Reese has to manage the salary cap. Smith I feel bad about because what he signed for with the Eagles wasn’t a salary cap breaker.
Good points but I hope we don't miss them on the field
Greg Jones will bring it and serve notice in the NFL
"Hello...you play to win the game."
by TrueBlue777 on Sep 11, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Consistency on offense and special teams...
is what I want to see. I think our defense will be fine.
Greg Jones will bring it and serve notice in the NFL
"Hello...you play to win the game."
Looks like it's time to...
Scalp the Redskins
"What seest thou else, in the dark backward and abysm of time?"
by SteveSmithIsATraitor on Sep 11, 2011 11:54 AM EDT reply actions
Tim Hightower
Since when is this guy in the same league as Peterson and Foster? The NFL Network guys are all over his jock! I thought Clinton Portis or Ryan Torrain were better backs
by Sarasota Giants on Sep 11, 2011 11:55 AM EDT reply actions
he fits the Redskins running schemes well
I'd like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee fan.
by NJsandman on Sep 11, 2011 11:57 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
How does anybody even know
Last time I checked his stats for the season he had 0 attempts for 0 yards and 0 Touchdowns… Let’s wait and see
by Sarasota Giants on Sep 11, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
let's get the first of 19 wins today!
I'd like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee fan.
by NJsandman on Sep 11, 2011 11:56 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Not sure were allowed to talk about that here
"The last proclamation out of Philly that meant anything was a Declaration in 1776"
"This is great. We usually get to play two regular season games before people tell us we aren't worth a s***." - Pat Hanlon the Twitter Champion
Try the link below @4 pm ET
http://www.firstrowsports.eu/sport/american-football.html
Copy and paste if it doesn’t work. Go Giants!
Greg Jones will bring it and serve notice in the NFL
"Hello...you play to win the game."
I don't think
this season should be a referendum on Reese. The incredible number of injuries the team has suffered have completely derailed all of the strategic planning. Reese has had to constantly scramble to replace injured players, and it wasn’t his game plan to have Jones and Ross be starters. If the the UDFAs contribute and the team is successful, he’ll deserve credit for finding valuable replacements, but if the team doesn’t perform well, it will be hard to separate the game plan from the effect of the injuries.
by Tucker Fredrickson on Sep 11, 2011 12:14 PM EDT reply actions
Kerry Collins!
He was our QB on a team that made the SB. His recovery for alcoholism is noteworthy. He went from gutter drunk to a QB in the superbowl.
I always root for him. I’m surprised there isn’t more love for him.
Watching the 9/11 Tribute right now.
Can’t help but have a lump in my throat.
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 12:20 PM EDT reply actions
Ugh
AP sucks. I can’t even watch the football francesa show.
Sooooo much work
Team Hixon
Team P.K Subban: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3rZNnw68I&feature=channel_video_title
by espnsucks ((banned)) on Sep 11, 2011 12:21 PM EDT reply actions
Go giants!
Hey, reese did the best he could. Steve Smith may never be the old Ss12. I don’t think Kenny Phillips is the same after microfracture surgery. Boss was good, but not great.
I think JPP, Linval, Devin Thomas, Da’Rel and Greg Jones will step up.
Think positive!
by scarlet knight on Sep 11, 2011 12:32 PM EDT reply actions
yes, but will they...
I think JPP, Linval, Devin Thomas, Da’Rel and Greg Jones will step up.
…make big plays?
by Step up and make big plays on Sep 11, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok lets do this
Release the Kracken AKA Greg Jones. Giants and beer baby yesssssssssssssssssssss
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
hungover, but still got a 6 pack all for myself and ready to go
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Five Keys to the Game
1) Run the ball effectively
2) Control the clock
3) Limit turnovers
4) Pressure Grossman
5) Good special teams play (kicking, return, return coverage)
I have to deal with the awful Bears until 3:30 Central. Go GMEN!
by ChicagoGiantsFan on Sep 11, 2011 12:34 PM EDT reply actions
Corrected 4)...
Plant Grossman (repeat as needed until football is free).
6 PACK WILL GET YOU RIGHT
Then eat some food and drink another 6 pack you will thank me later
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
or curse you....
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
haha I dunno if it'll work, but sounds fun regardless
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Look at Plax crying on BSPN
Hhahahahahahahahahah
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
I'll take Eli , nicks and ham over sanchez , santonio and plax
But i guess i’d like to see the cowboys lose . How about a 3-2 Jet win?
by scarlet knight on Sep 11, 2011 12:40 PM EDT reply actions
that would mean the cow defense is actually good.
how bout a 3-0 jest win with 085390456083408509 penalties between them.
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
yes.
Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH
"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!!!!
by ManningHam and Cheese on Sep 11, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
and most likely returning punts
Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH
"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!!!!
by ManningHam and Cheese on Sep 11, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
good
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Sep 11, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
+1 agreed.
Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH
"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!!!!
by ManningHam and Cheese on Sep 11, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope not
Just put someone back there who can catch a punt. I don’t even care about getting yards as long as I don’t have to cringe every play.
Team Hixon
Team P.K Subban: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3rZNnw68I&feature=channel_video_title
by espnsucks ((banned)) on Sep 11, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish
But with everything I’ve seen in preseason, he doesn’t seem like he’s ready for that.
Team Hixon
Team P.K Subban: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3rZNnw68I&feature=channel_video_title
by espnsucks ((banned)) on Sep 11, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
How did the fox pre game show
Wind up on YES?
Team Hixon
Team P.K Subban: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3rZNnw68I&feature=channel_video_title
by espnsucks ((banned)) on Sep 11, 2011 12:46 PM EDT reply actions
9-11 tribute on fox
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
yea i know that
But I didn’t know YES had an affiliation with fox
Team Hixon
Team P.K Subban: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3rZNnw68I&feature=channel_video_title
by espnsucks ((banned)) on Sep 11, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
ah....
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this team is more talented that last years
The OL is settled in, the defense knows Fewell’s schemes and Eli will be focused on keeping down the int’s.
by mclaren_is_the_best on Sep 11, 2011 12:47 PM EDT reply actions
I want to thank you Ed and BBV staff
For getting us through the lockout and all the chaotic stuff that happened leading up today. Great job.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
by costanza! on Sep 11, 2011 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
yes
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
He kept it churning when there wasn’t a whole lot tot talk about- the sign of a great sports writer.
Team Hixon
Team P.K Subban: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3rZNnw68I&feature=channel_video_title
by espnsucks ((banned)) on Sep 11, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
LETS GO RAMS
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 11, 2011 12:56 PM EDT reply actions
Talk about a weak USA chant
Walk of shame rams fans
Team Hixon
Team P.K Subban: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3rZNnw68I&feature=channel_video_title
by espnsucks ((banned)) on Sep 11, 2011 1:01 PM EDT reply actions
I got the Pitt vs Balt. game
Should be a bloodbath.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
I've got both lol.
Just as I suspected, the Eagles are atrocious up the middle on both sides of the ball. They are getting run all over and the line is letting pressure get to Vick. Overrated much?
Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH
"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!!!!
by ManningHam and Cheese on Sep 11, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i'll second that
hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!
Nobody wins the Superblow in September. You gotta get on the field & earn it.
Talk is Cheap! Play the Game!
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