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Michael Clayton Replaces Domenik Hixon On Giants' Roster

Michael Clayton is back with the New York Giants. The team announced today that they have signed the veteran wide receiver to take the roster spot of Domenik Hixon, placed on injured reserve after tearing his right anterior cruciate ligament Monday night in a victory over the St. Louis Rams.

An eight-year veteran, Clayton was signed by the Giants on Nov. 24, 2010 and played in the final six games of the season. He had two catches for 19 yards, both in the season-finale at Washington on Jan. 2. Clayton played in all four Giants’ games this preseason and caught two passes for 45 yards, including a 37-yarder at Carolina.

Clayton was a first-round draft choice by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004. He played six years with the Bucs before joining the Giants. Clayton has played in 90 career games with 56 starts. His career totals include 223 receptions for 2,955 yards (a 13.3-yard average) and 10 touchdowns. He also has 18 rushing attempts for 100 yards and 11 kickoff returns for 241 yards (21.9-yard avg.).

Other than coach Tom Coughlin, who loves Clayton's work ethic, the happiest guy in the Giants' locker room to see Clayton is uniform might well be kickoff returner Devin Thomas. Clayton is a terrific lead blocker on kickoff returns, and his work helped Thomas immensely in preseason.

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Hixon hurts his ACL Monday and confirms it Tuesday. Our crackerjack staff springs into motion 3 days later the signs a replacement. Couldn’t Clayton had benefited from some additional practice time?

The rate we are going, he’s going to be our starting WR by next week. I’m sure they were looking high and low for other options, but this staff just seems to move to slow. I’m surprised they can get their draft picks to the podium in time.

by EverBlue on Sep 23, 2011 11:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Good Lord!

Can we find anything else sillier to complain about than how long it took to sign a replacement? That’s just looking for issues that aren’t there.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 23, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Frustrated

IMO many fans are frustrated with the Giants front office. We lost Smith and Boss. We didn’t sign any TEs. We played Russian Roulette with Bradshaw.

by GMen56-11 on Sep 23, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Remember him?

The Giants did sign a TE. So what if Ben Patrick chose to retire instead of playing for The Giants. Boss was overpaid by Oakland. Smith still hasn’t caught a pass for Philly. I agree that the front office wasn’t as proactive as they could have been with Smith, especially. I still don’t think Smith would be of any help to this team right now.

by Jonnyteach on Sep 23, 2011 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually

Smith cought two passes last Sunday, Boss has not played a game for the Raiders yet. Only reason Smith is such a big deal is because of where he went. Giants had major cap issues going into the season we got some guys we thought would be gone back and lost some guys everyone assumed would be back.

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

On Smith

The contract we offered Smith was 1/2 of the signing bonus we gave Kiwi for his contract. The same guy who people said might never play another game was given a contract 4 times higher than what we offered Smith. Cap was not the issue. The issue was we thought no one else wanted him and did not want to raise the offer.

by Midnight Blue on Sep 23, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I believe you are correct

And that was a bad misstep by JR, Get the blimp, make him walk the plank.

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 Sep 23, 2011 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kiwi was cleared by the medical staff

We knew he would play from day 1 that’s why he got the sign on bonus he did. But it’s not like we broke the bank signing him either. With Smith the medical staff didn’t think he would be back to week 5 or 6, they offered him a million for basically what they thought would be 10 games. That’s not a low ball offer especially for a player coming off micro fracture surgery. Cotchery signed with the Steelers for 880K. Now that we see Steve playing it’s easy to say he should have been signed but apperantly nobody except Steve thought he would be playing now.

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

True it was a risk but

You have to think forward.

Though unknown, he might well contribute for years to come. We don’t know for sure but he sure was great when he was here.

Now he is lost to the enemy. Sometimes you gamble on a reasonable risk.

JR did not do that, did not think forward. Now we are lamenting. I think penny wise, pound foolish. We’ll see.

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 Sep 23, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

The above refers to Smith of course

Was not clear that I meant him.

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 Sep 23, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nobody gambled that much

SS is only signed for a year, JR and the Giants medical staff have to take a hit for mis diagnosing how long he would be out. However SS needs to take a hit too, let’s not forget the Giants gave him an offer as soon as the lock out ended and allowed SS to shop it around to see if he could find a better one, SS chose not to let the Giants counter it for whatever reason.

Let’s not get into a hindsight battle here, the guy is only signed for one year, he could be brought back next year, it’s not like he went out and had a 100 yard game last week.

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

One last point on Kiwi and the diffrence between wanting to be a Giant and saying you want to be a Giant

Kiwi signed for 2 year 8 Million with a 2 million dollar bonus. He could have shopped the deal and found a better offer from someone as he did have suiters, instead he decided right away to take the offer. Smith Shopped his deal for 2 months and when he found a bigger offer he took that one and didn’t give the Giants a chance to up their original offer. I don’t blame Steve, for making as much as he can especially coming off microfracture surgery but obviously he is being a little disingenious about wanting to be a Giant and the Giants not wanting him.

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shopping Around

I still think he was waiting for the Giants to offer anything beyond their initial offer. Both sides even stated he visited them that week and said that someone else was looking at him and the Giants still never made a second offer. If I was him, I’d take that as the Giants not being interested too. Oh well.

by Midnight Blue on Sep 23, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does it matter that Smith didn't look very good?

Giants may have thought he needed more rehab to be effective

I doubt he’d be the answer to our problems

"That's mostly fans who say that kind of stuff and they really don't understand the process. We have good players on the team. We're not looking to go out and make every sexy splash that can be made. We make solid football decisions. That's been happening for a long time," Reese said

by trueblue63 on Sep 23, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

says you

We’ll have to agree to disagree. I believe Mara and JR are disingenious about Smith. It wasnt just Smith. They also low balled AB and Boss.

by GMen56-11 on Sep 23, 2011 1:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

they didn't low ball anyone

Boss was getting what he deserved, he got massively overpaid.

Also the idea is they wanted to keep all of these guys. There’s this thing called the salary cap, and you have to fit everyone under there. Overpaying isn’t how you do that.

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

by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

You say that as if some of our current players like Chris Canty isnt overpaid

Cmon now…… there is no excuse under the sun why SS isnt here, everyonbe knows it was a foolish gamble…. Boss got more money so i get that but the i dont care approach doesnt make us look good….

We made Antrel the highest paid safety, we paid Cant and Rocky but we treat our own homegrown people like trash, plain and simple….it was a misstep….justifying it is way off.

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But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!

Skydiving?Forgot your parachute? TUCK AND ROLLE! On fire? TUCK AND ROLLE Got shot? TUCK AND ROLLE Lost your car keys? TUCK AND ROLLE Failed that history test? TUCK AND ROLLE.

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by Blue Gates on Sep 23, 2011 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Canty is not overpaid

Boss got his money doubled. DOUBLED from what we were going to sign him for. He was solid for what he did for us, but the only reason people are bitching about why he’s gone is cuz there doesn’t seem to be a replacement. Also they’re bitching just to bitch.

Antrel was a highly sought after FA. Arizona offered him the SAME contract, but he chose to play for Perry Fewell.

We treat our "homegrown’ players like trash, yet give big bucks out to Dave Diehl, Chris Snee, Brandon Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw, Corey Webster, Justin Tuck and of course Osi. I call BS on that pile of crap.

Boss would be overpaid if he was here, plain and simple.

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

by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

but he was a giant

meaning he’s the BEST TE in the NFL

World Series attitude, champagne bottle life, nothing every changes so tonight is like tomorrow night.

by Drizzzy on Sep 23, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

if you say so Uday

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

by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boss

He’s no Mark Bavarro by any stretch of the imagination.

by Dirt Marguirk on Sep 23, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also they’re bitching just to bitch.

Couldn’t agree more.

"I'm not superstitious but i am a little stitious" - Eli Manning

by Giants Fly High on Sep 23, 2011 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boss

I have no problem that Boss left. I do have a problem with not signing Smith.

by GMen56-11 on Sep 23, 2011 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blue come on man

Canty was signed like 3 years ago and this is Antrell’s 2nd season. Rocky was cut and brought back at a much lower salary. If anything these are examples of why you don’t overpay for players that are injury risk’s like micro fracture surgery. We Over pay for SS and maybe we can’t sign the Center we needed or some depth on the O-line. Our Cap situation is why we did nothing, don’t forget there are guys we have to resign next year too.

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I said Giant management and medical staff

Take a hit for mis-diagnosing SS’s injury, and how soon he would be back. The only reason I called Smith Disingenious was becasue he is trying to say the Giants didn’t want him, when the fact is he was going to the highest bidder, nobody is going to blame Steve for getting his money. Boss was not low balled, he was given a fair deal, that he was about to sign till Al got involved. 4 million a year for Boss, you got to let him walk. AB shopped for a better deal and there was not one out there so how did they low ball him? Football is a business, they won’t be the last guys that leave for money

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I think what happened with Boss and Smith and almost happened with Bradshaw was not about getting better offers. None of them immediately signed where they ended up. They were all given much lower offers than they wanted and looked around. Smith and Boss were given much higher offers then.

If they had offered something higher than the initial offer but still below what they ended up getting I think we might have resigned one or both of them. Boss got way more than anyone thought he would get, I’m guessing even him. He would likely have settled for less than that if it had been a reasonable offer from the Giants. He never would have had the chance to get overpaid by Oakland. I think the same happened with Smith as well. We just got lucky with AB and he had to take less than was expected earlier in FA.

by Midnight Blue on Sep 23, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I know some of this is speculation, but I guess I’m assuming these guys were not just lying about wanting to come back. I’ve seen no evidence to support that.

by Midnight Blue on Sep 23, 2011 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Midnight is 100% right

so all those talking about SS wanted to leave its BS……he was disrespected point blank period.

Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!

Skydiving?Forgot your parachute? TUCK AND ROLLE! On fire? TUCK AND ROLLE Got shot? TUCK AND ROLLE Lost your car keys? TUCK AND ROLLE Failed that history test? TUCK AND ROLLE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SuCwrZrNQM&feature=related

by Blue Gates on Sep 23, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's Business never personal

The Eagle had the Cap space to gamble on Steve playing and were willing to pay 2 million for what they thought might be 10 games, The Giants didn’t and were only willing to go up to 1 million.

 The Flip side of this what if game is if SS was unable to make it back and the microfracture surgery was a career ender. If we are at the Cap with this contract than we can’t bring in guys to help out when we have injuries like we have to our WR and CB positions. The Salary Cap position is what limits what we can offer these guys and management has to mind the Cap situation and that makes them make choices we as fans don’t always like.

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it a lack of urgency?

if so, I think it would be vaild concern. I have no idea about how long the process takes to sign a replacement so this could be a the usual.

I have not yet begun to procrastinate

by TheWenz on Sep 23, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

This is not a new issue

just another example of it Ed. It may be ticky tack, but I think it’s a reflection of a breakdown in process. Whether we are not privy to that info or they are just slow to react I don’t know. Probably the former. But the entire off season we have been watching them do almost nothing and it’s catching up to them. They have seem to have caught a break with Jones filling in, but haven’t done so well a TE.

I’m sitting here in North Carolina watching the panthers work it with two TE (Olsen and Shockey) and wishing we could have found someone.

Chalk it up to Salary cap or lockout, but every move we make reflects this front office and it’s not looking to good.

I’ll put my soap box away now

by EverBlue on Sep 23, 2011 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh man, the panic gets better as the week goes along

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

by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

I guess you can......

call it panic but we are on pins and needles knowing the only news coming out of Giants camp are bad news. Hopefully we get a break very soon.

by rbman3 on Sep 23, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

It will be interesting to see if he is active and Jernigan is not. I hope Clayton can use his height to run a fade into the corner of the end zone to give us a legitimate red zone (err green) zone option.

by Senex on Sep 23, 2011 11:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Clayton

Don’t be looking for him on offense. Be realistic, he’s receiver No. 6, if he is active. He got cut because the Giants think they have better guys. His role will be on special teams and, possibly, as a blocker on the edge offensively — where he is also very good.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 23, 2011 11:21 AM EDT reply actions  

I agree

I liked Clayton on ST last year when DJ was returning kicks towards the end of the season. He won’t be running too many routes but they might use him like they did last year on some off-tackle runs and smoke screens.

by Giants_Cover_2 on Sep 23, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

who's the 6?

1. Nicks
2. Cruz
3. Thomas
4. JJ

Ham is questionable. I’m not convinced JJ will see time at WR over Clayton.

by GMen56-11 on Sep 23, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Manningham is still on the roster

"That's mostly fans who say that kind of stuff and they really don't understand the process. We have good players on the team. We're not looking to go out and make every sexy splash that can be made. We make solid football decisions. That's been happening for a long time," Reese said

by trueblue63 on Sep 23, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

It would

be nice if Stokley makes a couple of catches this week. Get him involved. Make the SS12 bitterness go away.
Eli got better results in the Rams game when he went to the shorter passes. Bradshaw over the middle, swing passes to Jacobs and Hynoski, Seam pass to whoever’s the tight end. Anything to pick up 1st downs.
is there a hope that the run blocking will get better this week? We run well and Eli gets to reclaim his “good manager of the game” moniker. Remember when they used to say (who’s they? I can’t remember.) that he “managed the game well”?

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by murderhill on Sep 23, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Somebody needs to step up.

I don’t care if it’s Stokley, Beckum, Ballard, Jernigan, or harvey the rabbit. With the Eagles strength at CB, controlling the middle in the passing game is going to be the key on 3rd downs. Screens and shovels to Bradshaw may help some, but we need another credible threat in the middle.

Every game Eli has with his receivers, he will get better. Hopefully they turned a corner Monday and can keep getting on the same page. It’s more complicated though when the receiving core keeps changing week to week.

"Stats are for losers, so you keep looking at stats, and we’ll keep looking at wins." -Raheem Morris

by BleedBigBlue on Sep 23, 2011 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's time to turn JJ lose

This guy is a threat to score from anywhere. Coughlin needs to stop playing chicken and let him play.

Greg Jones will bring it and serve notice in the NFL

"Hello...you play to win the game."

by TrueBlue777 on Sep 23, 2011 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

The latter, good edge blocker

is why I was hoping to see him back.

He might even get a pass by accident.

As long as he does not get confused with a TE. Maybe he can teach Beckum to block. Nah.

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 Sep 23, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

hagan

I know it’s hindsight, but they should never have let Hagan go. When they brought in Clayton, Thomas, and Hagan last year, he was the only one that produced. We’ll never know what went down with Smith, and I’ve got no problem with them letting Boss get away (although they should have brought somebody else in), but Hagan was a no brainer to me.

by blumag on Sep 23, 2011 11:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Hagan looked good last week for the Raiders

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by Troy O on Sep 23, 2011 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Define Irony

In the preseason on MNF, Hixon catches a TD pass, the announcers kept calling him Clayton.
Fast foward a month, Hixon catches a TD pass on MNF, the announcers go crazy for it. He gets hurt as a result, IRed and is replaced by Clayton . Spooky

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The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Sep 23, 2011 11:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Not splashy, but...

This is a quality move though, from the stand point of special teams.
The situation is such that you lost your best punt returner, and the guys behind him might not be as talented.
So, what is a staff to do if your returner isn’t as good now? Bring in a guy who can make those lanes a little bigger. Who knows, maybe Ross shows something here…

Also, I agree with you blumag, Hagan was a great 4th option. Should have resigned him…

by jph92 on Sep 23, 2011 11:26 AM EDT reply actions  

There was no room for Hagan

They weren’t gonna cut Ramses, Jernigan, or Cruz and they needed Devin Thomas for KR

by Giants_Cover_2 on Sep 23, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ramses

Yeah, I did forget about the Pharaoh and I suppose that they expect Cruz to do something other than have one huge preseason game. My mistake.

by jph92 on Sep 23, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Clayton gets cut when Ramer comes back

unless we continue the ACL parade.

All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
Tom Quinn Must Go!
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by UnknownJintsFan on Sep 23, 2011 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Pharaoh is big a disappointment

It’s time to cut our loss and move on him.

Greg Jones will bring it and serve notice in the NFL

"Hello...you play to win the game."

by TrueBlue777 on Sep 23, 2011 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

would most definitely NOT do that.

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

by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

While I agree with your sentiment

Hagan was inactive his first game with the Raiders and I believe the only reason he’s playing now is because of all the injuries they’ve received there.

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by Willgfass on Sep 23, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

5 catches 60 yards

In his first game on the field in Oakland. I would take that about now from any of our 3rd+ receivers.

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

He started that game

so I dunno if that means he’s the 3rd receiver and they opened up with that, or he is the 1st or 2nd guy, but he started

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by Willgfass on Sep 23, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jernigan better be active on Sunday

This is the kind of nonsense that pisses me off. You have a 3rd-round pick who was told on draft day by the GM and OC that he was drafted to be a returner and a slot WR. It’s Week 3 and we haven’t settled the slot position and our returner is on IR.

Hmm. Here’s a thought: Let’s activate the 3rd rounder. We can put him as the 4th WR in 4-WR sets and we can try him out at PR. Don’t bring in a retread.

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

by GhostDini on Sep 23, 2011 11:28 AM EDT reply actions  

That's why

they signed Stokely because the position hasn’t been settled. The kid is raw, I said previously
after the bye week, maybe they can re-visit him as PR.. I’m not sure this week, I wouldn’t
rather see Scott activated, get some great speed out there.

"Beckum is Beckum, it's a hamstring".....Tommy Couglin

by Great Gatsby on Sep 23, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

just because they drafted him

it doesn’t mean he’s ready for NFL action. They drafted Beckum 3 years ago. He’s still not playing even when he’s not hurt.

by GMen56-11 on Sep 23, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

+1

Jernigan is at practice everyday, it’s up to him to show the coaches he belongs on the active list.

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thats called a self fullfillng prophecy

He’s not ready so we can’t play him

How do they get ready, of course by playing

So they never get ready

Just saying, the more guys play the faster we go from he’s not ready to either he’s ready or he’s cut (win-win)

"That's mostly fans who say that kind of stuff and they really don't understand the process. We have good players on the team. We're not looking to go out and make every sexy splash that can be made. We make solid football decisions. That's been happening for a long time," Reese said

by trueblue63 on Sep 23, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

becks actually played week 1 in his rookie year

i think the biggest issue here is that KG and TC haven’t been able to work the kid into their cookie cutter offense.

JJ may not have shown to be a competent punt catcher….but he did in fact show that he could be a viable option as a WR.

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Becks hamstring has screwed his chances too

The last two years there have been plenty of opportunity for him to show what he could do, but injury has pretty much kept him off the field.

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think so at all

Kevin Boss barely got targets. How did the #2 TE have plenty of opportunities?

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by GhostDini on Sep 23, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Remeber last year in training camp Boss was sitting was hurt

Bear took all the snaps and that’s how he made the team. Becks’s hamstring kept him from showing the coaches a thing all training camp. This year, Becks is the defacto man at TE, the season rolls around and his hammy acts up again.

Injury has played a huge fact in why Becks is not on the field and why we still don’t know if he can play or not.

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

try him in the backfield

teach him to pick up a blitz….

teach him how to chip block….

teach him how to disengage and get open….

the rest is history.

that’s what i thought the game plan was from the jump when KG labelled him an Hback….silly me.

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Killdrive barely knows how to use a TE

That’s one of the reason’s Shockey wanted out so bad, did you really think he would know what to do with an H’back? Now the Giants are going to try and make him a traditional TE, if his body can hold up.

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

the KG issues have been well documented

especially when it comes to Becks…hence why i kept telling everyone on this site to check for Ballard more so than anyone else.

but the truth is….he (becks) just has never really been used properly.

doesn’t mean it’s been ALL on becks though….coaches gotta take some of that

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agree with most of what your saying

However Becks also has a problem staying healthy and that has been the main reason why we have not seen him this season,

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

well this season...definitely

in past seasons when healthy….he did see playing time.

but again, how they use him….it’s just mind boggling.

say one thing…do another thing kinda situation. it’s like the classic bait and switch.

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bear was cut

and then brought back

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 23, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

there have been opportunities

as a WR

i’m no Beckum stan at all….but I cant’ knock the kid being in the situation that he’s in.

his hammies are not great no, and that’s an issue….but when healthy he is out there….just outta position IMO.

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Why?

Because he caught one pass in preseason?

by hopeforthefuture3 on Sep 23, 2011 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

yup

i mean, if he dropped it he would been labelled a “loser who drops everything thrown his way”.

so since he caught it, and made a great catch can’t one assume that could help ease his transition into the offense and team as a whole…

might even get him catching punts again too…go figure.

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

this guy was drafted for a reason

he was an absolute baller in college. Its really a shame that just cuz he’s a rookie he gets overlooked. If the play’s too complicated, dumb it down a bit for him.

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by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

The biggest issue

is that every time he seems to make progress in learning and getting involved he misses practice time with his hamstrings. He has had this issue on and off for 3 years now. He has not been able to stay on the field.

by Ed Valentine on Sep 23, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

my arguement would be

even if he were to stay healthy…his impact would still be minimal

in this Offense at least.

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by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1 especially for the PR job

He showed flashes during preseason and he’s obviously talented, but putting a young guy who has muffed a bunch of punt returns back there in an important game away from home is a good way to make a guy’s career go backwards. If the season starts to get out of hand, thats a better time to see what you’ve got in the new guys.

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by Oppenheimer919 on Sep 23, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

2011 Draft

Anyone else notice that due to injuries/performance no one taken before round 6 is currently contributing?

by Madhops on Sep 23, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes,

yet, what is the point of noticing that?

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by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoever said slot receiver was an easy position?

The job calls for precision route running, physical toughness to catch it in the lanes and middle of the field, and ability to read the defense. Yes, Jernigan was drafted to be the slot receiver of the future, but to expect the kid who missed all of training camp to just jump in and come along without missing a beat is incredibly high expectation. Clearly, Steve Smith spoiled people by making it look easy.

by Teambigblue on Sep 23, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't say that he wouldn't miss a beat

I have never said that regarding young players. My point is that veteran players make plenty of mistakes. You might as well give a young player a chance and teach him as he plays.

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by GhostDini on Sep 23, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

IDK man ,that could really put a damper on Eli fixing the TO problem.

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by Troy O on Sep 23, 2011 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

what's the difference if veterans are boneheads too?

Eli fixing the TO problem has nothing to do with it being a rookie. If the guy’s a rookie let him do easy stuff. Tell him he’s got one thing to do on this route. No reading the defense. Just go somewhere.

Jernigan’s got elite speed. If the guy has the rock in his hands he’s a threat to go all the way to the EZ. Not trying to get him on the field cuz he hasn’t been able to digest the war and peace sized playbook is borderline criminal.

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by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

what aggravates me most

in 2007 injuries forced us to play Smith, Ross and AB. They played well. This season injuries have forced us to play our rookie LBs. They’re playing OK. Coughlin needs to develop more trust in his rookies.

by GMen56-11 on Sep 23, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

play the guy already.

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by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

True

Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!

Skydiving?Forgot your parachute? TUCK AND ROLLE! On fire? TUCK AND ROLLE Got shot? TUCK AND ROLLE Lost your car keys? TUCK AND ROLLE Failed that history test? TUCK AND ROLLE.

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by Blue Gates on Sep 23, 2011 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

the guy was a 3rd round pick

and one draft day, JR stated he will be a good slot WR opinion. He should be active on gameday, especially with the openings at WR.

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by The Always Well Dressed... on Sep 23, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not for nothing but...

Our high draft picks haven’t really panned out all that good for Jerry Reese. Just look at #1 draft pick… Aaron Ross

by PaulieKnucklez1 on Sep 23, 2011 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

true

but its not like the guy has f*cked up when he’s played… he hasn’t gotton the chance yet. With one WR done for the year and another doubtful, there is no reason why JJ should not be active

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by The Always Well Dressed... on Sep 23, 2011 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ross' career hasn't panned out

but no Ross, no SB. Maybe you call him a one year wonder, but I’d hardly call that useless. Unless you think RW McQuarters could’ve covered Moss or Welker.

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by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

My obsession isn't with Jernigan.

It’s with watching the Giants win.

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by GhostDini on Sep 23, 2011 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly!

Coughlin needs to turn him loose.

Greg Jones will bring it and serve notice in the NFL

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by TrueBlue777 on Sep 23, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

at first I was against it

I would have liked to see the Giants sign Moss or TO. At this point the season is a disaster. How much worse could it have gotten with either of those two. Besides, both have shown they can behave in the beginning. Moss has lots of experience. I believe he would have flourished with Eli and the Giants offense. He’s definitely better than Clayton, Thomas and others.

I know TO has knee issues so who knows if he would be ready. Moss has ‘retired’. I’m certain he would come back in the right situation.

by GMen56-11 on Sep 23, 2011 11:32 AM EDT reply actions  

It's not a disaster yet

Who thought the Yankees would win the ALEast when the Red Sox were regularly beating them? O know baseball is a different sport with a longer season, but I’m noy giving up at 1-1.

by scarlet knight on Sep 23, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

If he turned the eagles down already

What makes the Giants the right situation, and on top of that I can’t see him wanting to play for TC. Forget Moss, besides after he retired in the middle of last season do you really want to know how bad it could get with him here.

by Late for Dinner on Sep 23, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's all wishful thinking....

Who would really want to come to a team with as many issues as we’ve got. We have a inconsistent QB who may throw you the ball or may throw it to an opposing player. We’ve got an offensive coordinator who makes the playbook seem like its hieroglyphics. We’ve got a grumpy old coach who isn’t exactly player-friendly, and has a dislike for diva WRs. Plus we got a stingy Front Office who sometimes doesn’t know their thumbs from their a**holes, and are too old fashioned to take a chance like that anyway. That’s just a pipedream at best.

by PaulieKnucklez1 on Sep 23, 2011 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

We’ve got a grumpy old coach who isn’t exactly player-friendly

This is why Plax chose the Jets

by GMen56-11 on Sep 23, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

forget moss forget to forget michael clayton and forget brandon stokely

i want manningham healthy, i want cruz to get his ass in gear, and i want jernigan to pick it up and learn the offense. plain and simple. i would love to have hixon healthy but he is done as a Giant. So lets get by the Eagles with our run game and get Mario healthy.

by The Blood of Eli on Sep 23, 2011 11:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Woo hoo!

No really, I’m actually psyched. The dude was a vicious blocker and gunner on ST. He deserved a roster spot as much as anyone and got caught in a #s game. Doesn’t help the O much, but hey, ST needs the help as bad or more.

by TNYFBG on Sep 23, 2011 12:12 PM EDT reply actions  

houshmandzadeh

one of my friends who says he knows someone in the organization, said that recently the staff invited houshmandzadeh to workout, and they asked him to leave in the middle of workouts he was so out of shape. Personally I can’t confirm it, but it sounded interesting.

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by John Mjr on Sep 23, 2011 12:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I think when Stokley was worked out

they had Housh in there too.
I like the theory that he was not signed because the equipment staff have no more letters left for his jersey. Prince, Osi and Mathis last names leave no room for TJ’s

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by The Always Well Dressed... on Sep 23, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup it was Housh, Stokley and 2 others

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by Blue Gates on Sep 23, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Must be good since he was right. I’ll listen to him a bit more if I hear anything, but it’s all hearsay anyways. I brought it up because it’s an interesting topic to discuss, just a take it for what it’s worth kind of thing, not trying to sound like the inside man, all my Giants info comes from this site anyways so I’d like to give back in the rare appearances that I do make over here.

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by John Mjr on Sep 24, 2011 5:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Derek Hagan

Played one game for the Raiders: 5 catches for 61 yds and 4 first downs. I would say that was a productive game that even Eli would approve.

by derekcrane on Sep 23, 2011 12:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Watching Derek Hagen play for the Giants the past few years

I never thought I’d see a complaint that he was gone.

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by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really?

I understand why they let him go… they don’t really have room on the roster. But I thought he played pretty well last year.

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by Oppenheimer919 on Sep 23, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Giants cut him, brought him back suddenly due to injuries

threw him in one single game
He caught a TD

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't say he played badly

but I just never thought there’d be a day where him not remaining a career Giants was a big deal.

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by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I see

Yeah we’re definitely seeing a 20 / 20 hindsight thing… I mean, if you keep Hagan who do you let go at the beginning of the season?

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by Oppenheimer919 on Sep 23, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Second that

He was a good back up receiver. Knew the routes, ran them pretty well, put out effort, pretty healthy as I recall.

I really thought he would stay but Davis overpaid him. I do not blame JR for this, wallet Al is nuts sometimes.

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by UnknownJintsFan on Sep 23, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

too early to tell with Hagan

But wallet Al may have been right on this one. Like Rorschach says, even a clock is right twice a day. He was a terror in the PAC 10

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

He did

Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!

Skydiving?Forgot your parachute? TUCK AND ROLLE! On fire? TUCK AND ROLLE Got shot? TUCK AND ROLLE Lost your car keys? TUCK AND ROLLE Failed that history test? TUCK AND ROLLE.

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by Blue Gates on Sep 23, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

that 1 TD

is more than the combined TD performance of Cruz, Jerdigan, Beckum, Ballard, Clayton, and Thomas combined, if I am not mistaken

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 12:34 PM EDT reply actions  

wow, he scored more than guys who haven't played??

Really, what’s the point of that comment? He’s also had more intended passes than that whole crew put together.

by TNYFBG on Sep 23, 2011 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

For this season?

Yes. However, you can’t just transfer stats from one team to another team. Hagan wouldn’t be getting as many targets with Nicks and Manningham here.

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by GhostDini on Sep 23, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was actually comparing Hagan's single Giants game

to the whole Giants careers of the other guys. Did one of those guys ever score? Ever?

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beckum has 2 career TDs

The other guys have had little or no playing time.

by G-FANinFL on Sep 23, 2011 12:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Well I guess they will now

Hope they are better behaved when and if they get in the endzone that Mr Boley was

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not me I hope they do that every game

If your in the Giants end zone, stay on your toes

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by trueblue63 on Sep 23, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

isn't that more then Manningham too, a guy who had 10 TDs a year ago?

tho of course…Hixon doesn’t have a TD, Manningham doesn’t have a concussion and possibly Hixon never re-tears his ACL if Manningham has that TD.

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by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

We are all going to die anyway...

Clayton has just accepted to be part of a suicide mission. The Giants are junxed that’s the only rational explanation I have…

Anyway nice addition. We are going to need all the help we can get. I just hope… no I’m not hoping anymore. Each time I hoped something good for the Giants, something bad happened instead so I’m going to remain silent… until the next time I want to talk.

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by Thiergow on Sep 23, 2011 12:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Cowboys are looking for fans

If every time you wish something good, something bad happens, uhhhh, we may have a job for you

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then I should be an Eagle fan too ^^

Quick! I need a hot girl wearing a an Eagle jersey and I also need to create another blog :P

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by Thiergow on Sep 23, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you sure about that?

You know you would have to sing ‘fly eagles fly’?

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just puked on my keyboard...

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by Thiergow on Sep 23, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was a lie!!

The end of the world is not in december 2012. It’s right now, September 2011.

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by Thiergow on Sep 23, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

SMH

Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!

Skydiving?Forgot your parachute? TUCK AND ROLLE! On fire? TUCK AND ROLLE Got shot? TUCK AND ROLLE Lost your car keys? TUCK AND ROLLE Failed that history test? TUCK AND ROLLE.

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by Blue Gates on Sep 23, 2011 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not too late to join guys

2011 BBV Survival Football

http://www.bigblueview.com/2011/9/19/2435523/official-2011-bbv-survial-football-week-3

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by Just J on Sep 23, 2011 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Random prediction:

Leading receiver for the Giants this week: Jake Ballard.

by TNYFBG on Sep 23, 2011 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

I sign up for this one

I’ll join the random prediction.

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

random prediction

we run a flea flicker on the first play of the game….and it works.

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 1:09 PM EDT reply actions  

and they kick a FG after Gilbride calls two circle jerk passes on 1st and 2nd

then a give up dive so we get points

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by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno what you all crossed over to

but I’ve never left where I’ve been.

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

by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

so you still think

that “there are worse OC’s out there”

obviously there are….but I’m saying….we need a new play caller.

or new play calls…one or the other….

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or maybe just receivers

where the ball does NOT bounce off them

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

or WR routes that

actually come close to picking up a first down

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

can that really be 100% on Gilbride?

sure he has to get blamed for that cuz you have to tell the receivers to run the route past the marker.

Its not like none of the calls have done that either. SS12 was a third down machine for a reason, he ran his routes that got first downs…its not like he was getting any YAC on most of those throws.

Is it inconceivable that the receivers are boneheads? Or that Eli is throwing them the ball when there isn’t an opportunity to gain the needed yards? Or is the blocking not adequate so he needs to throw the ball too early? Or is it just easy to blame GIlbride cuz his mustache is funny and its incredibly annoying to watch him reading pictures on the sideline?

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by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ham is definitely a bone head

(guess he’s a bone-in ham)

and one of the most notorious for running routes a yard short of the marker. Guess that Wonderlic counts for something after all.

by TNYFBG on Sep 23, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Either that or he's making too many reads

The more you ask a guy to do, the more that can go wrong

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by trueblue63 on Sep 23, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

On his drop last week over the middle

he was running backwards, and hadn’t gotten first down yardage either. He has some kind of complex or something.

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by Oppenheimer919 on Sep 23, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think it's both actually

yes, some WR, just don’t get to the sticks….obviously.

but other times if the WR who the play is designed for is covered, there really are no other options….the 2nd and 3rd options are usually in the flat and running routes no where close to the sticks….and i gotta believe that is just by design to free up the “primary” target.

sometimes the protection just doesn’t hold up either, and Eli gotta throw too soon….

but ultimately it’s another situation where I feel KG can shoulder a lot of the load….it’s not ALL on the player, ALL on the Oline, or ALL on KG….but I believe he’s a big part of it b/c it’s an issue that has been around for many years…..

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

and I say this b/c there are plays

especially on 3rd down when the protection does hold up….

and sometimes Eli hits his primary target….and dude is still 7 yards shy of the sticks…

i understand sometimes you gotta believe in your guy to make a play and get free but you’d think when there IS time to throw there has gotta to be better options.

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Sep 23, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just a thought

when you have your receivers coach as the QB coach (not helping)
and the Quality Control guy as the receivers coach….ah whatever.

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by Great Gatsby on Sep 23, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've always hated Gilbride

but I also realize its pointless to call for his head cuz whoever else comes in here eventually he’ll be a moron too.

I want the O to be more consistent too. Maybe even start to take a look at a calender and realize we’re in 2011 now. But the truth is the Giants offense has been in the top 10 since Gilbride’s been here.

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by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

I only realized last week that the reason behind buddy ryan punching him in the face was KG going all pass wacky and tiring out his defense. I find that funny in a sad-clown kind of way. If getting punched in the face didn’t fix it well… I figure I might as well try and get used to it.

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by Oppenheimer919 on Sep 23, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

We just need the offense simplified

We dont know what calls go in and what Eli checks to.

Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!

Skydiving?Forgot your parachute? TUCK AND ROLLE! On fire? TUCK AND ROLLE Got shot? TUCK AND ROLLE Lost your car keys? TUCK AND ROLLE Failed that history test? TUCK AND ROLLE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SuCwrZrNQM&feature=related

by Blue Gates on Sep 23, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

And the lead lasts

a total of 57 seconds

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

There we have it...

Giants take the field at their 20 (because, of course, every other team has a kicker that can actually kick a touchback), first snap, play action fake to AB, hits Ballard wide open up the seam, we all think he has a TD, but they rule he was dragged down at the 1, even though the replay appears inconclusive. KG calls for 3 runs up the gut into a plugged 11 man front. After banging home the short FG, Tynes kickoff lands in DJ’s arms at the 11, and 89 yards later, it’s 7-3 Eagles with 14:23 remaining in the 1st.

by TNYFBG on Sep 23, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

But then we really kick their butt

And hold them to only Figgies for the rest of the game

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

random prediction

we win.

Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese

by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 23, 2011 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Nothing random about that.

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by Larry Soprano on Sep 23, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

random prediction

Giants run the “lambuth special” with either D Scott or JJ

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by The Always Well Dressed... on Sep 23, 2011 1:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Why not do things totally out of character?

Don’t run off tackle on third and one. Keep a running back in the game long enough to develop a rhythm. Put Eli in no huddle so he gets in a rhythm. Do not make five changes at the line of scrimige that confuse our guys more than the opponent. As Von Moltke said: Order, counter-order = disorder.

by Hank4910 on Sep 23, 2011 1:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I also believe that they should take away some of Eli's flexibility in audibles

Better is the enemy of good

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just because Payton could manage it.....

Am I wrong when I believe that Eli calls more audibles, and is more hesitant about them, than almost any QB in the league?

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

And most of his supporting cast are unable to understand the audibles.

Unlike SS and Boss. Ne w players may come along with time but not there yet.

by Hank4910 on Sep 23, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Manningham and Cruz

Are not able to revisualize the routes quick enough after the late change, Therefore wrong routes.

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agree

Order, counter-order = disorder.

by Hank4910 on Sep 23, 2011 1:21 PM EDT reply actions  

random prediction

mike kafka finishes the game

by rcnt123 on Sep 23, 2011 1:23 PM EDT reply actions  

during the beginning of the 4th quarter

so his backup cannot come on the field as he cannot be activated

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lol

been cracking on that one all week at work

by TNYFBG on Sep 23, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

and we are able to cover his

Czech downs

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by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice

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

MAKE IT WORK!!!

by nywins42 on Sep 23, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

I have not yet begun to procrastinate

by TheWenz on Sep 23, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good one!

although he was Austro-Hungarian. Tough to make that work in a joke!

by Hank4910 on Sep 23, 2011 1:34 PM EDT reply actions  

In other news

Marlins closer Leo Nunez has been put on the restricted list, sent back to the DR.
Apparently Leo? has been playing under an assumed name.
Maybe Travis should give that a thought?

"Beckum is Beckum, it's a hamstring".....Tommy Couglin

by Great Gatsby on Sep 23, 2011 1:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Wondered what happened to Bomar

Good to see that he found work, even if it was only a temp job

I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say

by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boom Take that Philly!!!

QB Ryan Perrilloux will be added back to practice squad. WR Chris Hogan says he’s been waived off the squad. #nyg

by NYGFan777 on Sep 23, 2011 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Now Chris Hogan gone?

I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say

by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Will the bleeding never stop

Are you really sure he was a Giant?

I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say

by Spider Lockhart on Sep 23, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

They need to keep Perriloux

Two QBs aren’t enough in the NFL. I’ve seen teams go their 3rd QB in one game.

Team Blue chips: Greg Jones, Da Rel Scott, JJ, JPP, J. Wlilliams,

"Hello...you play to win the game."

by TrueBlue777 on Sep 23, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've never seen a QB disemboweled, decapitated and castrated in one game

and that’s the only way dude is coming out the game. So I don’t think we have to worry about that.

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

by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

He is PS!!

He cant play unless he is activated.
We cant use him as 3rd unless somebody beats shit out of Eli and carr in the same game.
JJ or Rolle shud take over.

by NYGFan777 on Sep 23, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Perriloux isn't with the Giants anymore...is he?

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

MAKE IT WORK!!!

by nywins42 on Sep 23, 2011 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just added back to the PS

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by The Always Well Dressed... on Sep 23, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

why?

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

MAKE IT WORK!!!

by nywins42 on Sep 23, 2011 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

keeping eli honest

your mom goes to college

by Oppenheimer919 on Sep 23, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't know but an above comment said
QB Ryan Perrilloux will be added back to practice squad. WR Chris Hogan says he’s been waived off the squad. #nyg

maybe Hogan is hurt… I know, I’m shocked too, an injured Giant, never heard of it

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by The Always Well Dressed... on Sep 23, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

ha

What are these “injuries” that you speak of?

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

MAKE IT WORK!!!

by nywins42 on Sep 23, 2011 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Peace to Tuck's family!

Ohm has reported that Justin has lost another member of his family.

by oldschoolblue64 on Sep 23, 2011 1:57 PM EDT reply actions  

another?

Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!

Skydiving?Forgot your parachute? TUCK AND ROLLE! On fire? TUCK AND ROLLE Got shot? TUCK AND ROLLE Lost your car keys? TUCK AND ROLLE Failed that history test? TUCK AND ROLLE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SuCwrZrNQM&feature=related

by Blue Gates on Sep 23, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man,... I hope we kick the crap outta the Eggles

I just saw Micheal Vick on Sportscenter saying that he’s gonna play and he was talking smack. Plus everyone is picking us to lose, so it doesn’t matter if they put Bobbi Bushae out there we need to get this win. The way our schedule looks after our bye week, we need as many wins as we can get right now.

by PaulieKnucklez1 on Sep 23, 2011 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

they signed him already

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

by Rorschach44 on Sep 23, 2011 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

T.O. has his own knee problems to deal with

Doubt JR will start signing guys with ACL injuries… don’t they have enough of those already?

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by The Always Well Dressed... on Sep 23, 2011 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seems like...

The majority of guys JR signs ends up with those ACL injuries anyway

by PaulieKnucklez1 on Sep 23, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boom!

Take that Iggles

I got a GIF for that!

by Fester McDougal on Sep 23, 2011 6:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Beckum... it's gotta be Beckum

Hope he’s healthy to be the secret weapon of this game. Play some slot. make some catches across the middle of the field. some quick outs. While LB’s are looking for the run, he can skirt by them. Hope he’s up to it, and gillbride calls his number.

by kiemurphy on Sep 23, 2011 6:48 PM EDT reply actions  

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