Three Reasons The Giants Can Win ... And Three Reasons They Can't
by Ed Valentine on Jan 11, 2012 9:32 AM EST
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PrintNew York Giants players have been expressing confidence all week that they can go to Lambeau Field on Sunday and give the defending Super Bowl champion and NFC No. 1 seed Green Bay Packers a run for their money. None will guarantee victory, and even Jason Pierre has admitted he was over-exuberant when he did that.
Can the Giants win on Sunday? Sure they can. But they could also fall just as easily, maybe more easily. Here are three reasons the Giants can win -- and three reasons they can't.
They Can Win Because ...
1. They have Eli Manning -- Five fourth-quarter comebacks, six fourth-quarter victories, the best fourth-quarter passer rating in the league, a career-best 4,933 yards passing. He's not better than Aaron Rodgers, but Manning always gives the Giants a chance.
2. Their Defense Is Much Improved -- The Packers did pretty much whatever they wanted on offense against the Giants the first time the teams met. The Giants' pass rush is much better now with Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck healthy, and Jason Pierre-Paul not stuck at nose tackle in a three-man line. The secondary is playing better, as well.
3. Green Bay's Defense -- The Packers had the worst defense in the league, giving up 411.6 yards per game. If the Giants can avoid turning the ball over (the Packers had a league-high 31 interceptions and forced 13 fumbles) they should be able to score a signfiicant number of points.
They Can't Win Because ...
1. The Packers have Aaron Rodgers -- Rodgers trumps Manning, and he and the high-powered Green Bay offense might be able to trump the improved Giants' defense, too.
2. The Packers Are Better -- There is a reason why the Giants went 9-7 and the Packers went 15-1. Sure, the records don't matter right now, but they do mean something.
3. Lightning Can't Strike Twice, Can It? -- The Giants were not supposed to beat the Packers when they went to Lambeau for the NFC title game in January of 2008. They did, then went on to win the Super Bowl. They are nine-point underdogs this time, too. It can't happen again. Or can it?
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If it happened before
then we know it can happen and that increases the odds that it will. And, yes, the regular season record means absolutely nothing, so we’ve got 3 reasons we can win, and they’ve actually only got 1?
Logical
are you a Trekkie by any chance?
"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver
My bad - should've known better
We’ll have to post the distinction in the “community guidelines” section
"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver
I look at it this way.
(Giants Defense > GB Defense) > (Aaron Rodgers > Eli Manning) = Giants Win.
If the difference in production between the two defenses (with the Giants being the better defense) overcomes the difference in production between AR and EM (with Rodgers being the better QB), the Giants win.
Two X-Factors in this game:
Jacquian Williams
Kareem McKenzie
I support the Giants like bras support Kim Kardashian's boobs. It can be a struggle, we've had some jiggles, but we're still firm.
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 11, 2012 9:39 AM EST reply actions
i have a good feeling about J Will
we brought him hear to be a cover guy at linebacker right? well here is his chance to shine in the biggest moment of his football career. aaron rodgers can and will throw to everyone. we need J Will to play big in coverage this week.
by The Blood of Eli on Jan 11, 2012 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
Hope he learned
from his crushing hold on Finley during the regular season that gifted Green Bay a first down. No contact after five yards JWill!
We brought him here to be a linebacker period.
The funny thing is, he is an a sound tackler and a very good blitzer. He has a pretty good all around game but he just hasnt put it all together yet.
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
But is...Giants' defense > Packers' offense?
nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!
Just ordered FatHeads for all available Giants. Now I have something to aim at when punching holes in my wall.
no. But they need to suck less than the Giants offense vs Packers defense
I support the Giants like bras support Kim Kardashian's boobs. It can be a struggle, we've had some jiggles, but we're still firm.
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 11, 2012 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
Rewording BBI's
If (Pack Offense > Giant Defense) < (Giant Offense > Packer Defense), than we should win
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.
-John Madden
The Ballard of Jake:
Stop→Slow→Truck→LEAP!
(Adapted from Raptor 22)
(Giant Offense >> Pack D) > (Pack Offense > Giants D)
>> = much better than
> = better than
Defense
Wins championships. Old motto. True to the bone
JPP is the kraken
by GiantBeing on Jan 11, 2012 10:48 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
3
Manningham.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Jan 11, 2012 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed.
He can be the difference maker.
by oldschoolblue64 on Jan 11, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
This.
Double Cruz again, please.
"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning
"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"
"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."
by ManningHam and Cheese on Jan 11, 2012 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
Are we sure the Giants defense is really that much better? They both have their strengths and impact players. They both have their weaknesses. But at the end of the day (channeling my inner Antrel Rolle), like the Packers, the Giants give up a boatload of yards, too. Only 35 less per game than GB.
You have to throw all numbers out...The Giants have allowed 28 points in three games..
Now is now…then is then….
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
You have to throw all numbers out. The Giants have allowed 28 points in three games..
I won’t deny that they’ve been better lately, but it’s a little too forgiving for my taste to completely ignore how bad they were for the majority of the season. It’s easy to look at the Packers’ D and say “Most yards allowed in the league.” But they make plays, and I think a question worth considering is “How many of those yards allowed came in garbage time?”
By Garbage Time, you mean after the kickoff?
’Cause most teams new they were toast before the game even began.
The Giants seem to have a different attitude this time.
The numbers over the 16 game season mean absolutely nothing right now..
The Giants and Green Bay will both be showing up at a higher level of intensity..These are the playoffs..Regular season numbers go out the window..Sorry, that is the way it works..and you should know that..Any numbers we post Sunday..won’t be garbage yards..and neither will theirs be..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Go check out the numbers from the last game if you want..Me I don't care..
It was 38-35..We lost..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
But
If you take into account the pick6 and take away the BS TD that Prince actually prevented, you could say the D only gave up 24 points. Add in the TD we were robbed of and we probably should have had 38 points. We win haha. And we are playing better now on both sides of the ball. I’m excited about this game… but logically very nervous too.
by NYStateofMind on Jan 12, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
If we're going to count the packers making plays on D,
shouldn’t we count the Giants rejuvenated pass rush which has harassed QBs over the past 3 weeks, causing them to be off their games? Pressure can make any QB have an off game. It’s how they made Matt Ryan look like he still belongs in college, and how they beat Brady in the Superblow.
"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning
"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"
"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."
by ManningHam and Cheese on Jan 11, 2012 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
Well Jimmy
Its not how you start but how you finish. Unless of course you start off so bad, say like the Eagles did that you have no chance to recover…The Giant defense is finally as healthy as they could be at this point of the season, and it’s making a world of difference.
Die hard Giants fan since wide Right! I was 5...
I'm down wit JPP
Yea you know me
Win Ugly.
-Eli Manning for MVP
The same could easily be said for the Eagles
However, they cleaned things up considerably at the end and were playing lights-out, it just happened to be too little too late.
yes, we are
we’re also sure this defense of the past few weeks isn’t the same as the first 13 games, while the Packers defense continued to be terrible right up to week 16.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Jan 11, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
We need the running game going
If Jacobs plays big again, we have a very good change IMO
He should have a good game so should Bradshaw
This is not the 2007 team.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.
The reason they can and cannot win is the same
The erratic nature of this team.
Which team will show up? Who knows. It is mostly up to TC, PF and KG to call a good game and get the players motivated and prepared.
The players have then to execute.
What happens? It could be a wild swing either way.
All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
TC, TQ, PF, KG, DD and KMac 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 Jan 11, 2012 9:39 AM EST reply actions
Agree
There are often some big blowouts in the divisional rounds as the late-season darlings (like the G-men) run out of gas and succumb to the top seeds. This would not surprise me…and neither would a nail-biter, or, even a game that is out of character for both teams. It’s today’s NFL.
Noticed the line has gone from 9 to 7.5. Lots of $ on the Giants the last few days. They can win, but as we’ve been saying all along, it will take superlative efforts all around…Eli, the D-line, the coaches, the special teams, the run game, etc. We don’t get out of GB with a W any other way.
I’m a fan first – I say we’re winning this one.
"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver
I'm with ya
I’m all homered up. AR comes out flat and we pound him and the Pack into submission. Giant’s win!!! Giants win!!!
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
7 points was the line in ought 7 also
needs to come down again just a bit more
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
It is 7.5 this morning...
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
It's moved a point and a half...
Jints getting a lot of love from the betting public. I kind of like it when there isn’t so much support for the team – the “backs against the wall, us v. the world” attitude.
"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver
Read an interesting on article on Vegas:
Pretty much said if the Giants win the Super Bowl the sports books will take a bath. If Green Bay wins the Super Bowl they will make a ton of cash. Seems after the Giants lost to Green Bay, the odds for the G-men to win the SB went up to 100-1 for about a day, and a boatload of money was bet on those odds. Naturally, the odds dropped again. They are like 20-1 to win the Super Bowl now. Naturally, the sports books want the Packers to win this game. If this game were played in Chicago, I would be worried.
Not Really
Since 2005 the home team off the playoff bye hasn’t done well. They’re 12-12 in the divisional round. In that same time frame the home team playing on Sunday has done very poorly. Those teams are 4-8.
Perry Fewell Stinks!
On any given Sunday
And of course no one can predict the future, but this game looks like exactly the kind of upset our boys have in their bones.
Yeah
Its the only thing tempering my enthusiasm. I know we’ve seen good things lately, but does anybody really want to say, with conviction, that we’ve seen the last of the confusion on defense, schemes that don’t make sense… etc. etc? Just like everybody else here, I’m hoping we have but I’m definitely not willing to bet the farm on it. One thing seems pretty certain, if those issues are still lurking, we’ll know after Sunday. The offenses the Giants have played well against in the past weeks have ranged from not very good to pretty good, but nothing on the level of what Green Bay has.
by Oppenheimer919 on Jan 11, 2012 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed but the Giants usually plays good against tough teams and when they are considered under-dogs
That was one reason I was concerned about the Falcons
We almost beat them with a crappy Defense the 1 st time
IF the Defense we have seen over the last 3 weeks is the one that shows up in GB this weekend I like our chances.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
one could argue
we did beat the pack the first time around… the Refs said “no”
Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.
Oh! Don't get me started on the Refs
And I agree with you
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
Refs you can't live with them and you cant kill them
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Hate to go with conspiracy but
between the schedule and the refs I get the feeling they don’t want to see the Giants at the big dance
2008 is irrelevant.
But they can still pull this one out.
- on why they can’t and #3 on the reasons they can win are what I think are the most important.
The Packers ARE better. But, if the Giants make about half as many mistakes, and maybe score a defensive touchdown this time rather than, you know, give up one, the rest of the things on this list can lead to a Giants victory.
Yes, this team should be able to score points on the Packers. Yes, it should be able to slow down the Packers a little better than they did last time. Yes, we have a quarterback and team who play the whole game. If all of those things go right, all the Giants need is to not just hand the Packers any points on a platter, and take advantage of any gifts the Packers give them. If that happens, we could certainly be on our way to the NFC championship regardless of how good the Packers have been.
Of course, I’ll just be crossing all my fingers and toes that game will be SF and not NO, because even I can’t come up with some sort of scenario where we beat the Saints.
Pressure
Bring on the best!
Now in section 133.
by Last year in Sec 127 on Jan 11, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
2008 is relevant
Because many of the team leaders were there and know it can be done, They know that they can impose their will, they know that they can bring home the trophy. And the young guys will be anxious to be a part of the repeat, and the vets will convince them it will be done.
in situations like this, faith and confidence is half the battle. Knowing you have done it before makes it easier to believe that destiny is your lot.
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Excellent point........Rec'd
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
if we can beat Green Bay then we can beat the Aints
Die hard Giants fan since wide Right! I was 5...
I'm down wit JPP
Yea you know me
Win Ugly.
-Eli Manning for MVP
Running the ball will still be key
It will open up those play actions, bring the coverage down a bit and help keep the ball out of Rodgers’ hands.
I’m hoping the things the team deployed last week to open up lanes will work again. Props to KG for that last week.
Now everyone will say Eli is in Bradys class. F*ck me
by PatNation85 on Nov 6, 2011 4:31 PM PST
Hynoski + Jacobs + the will to stay with it till it clicks
"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver
The run-pass balance was fantastic last week
32-31 i believe.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!
by wilddre22 on Jan 11, 2012 10:08 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Giant football is back.
Now in section 133.
by Last year in Sec 127 on Jan 11, 2012 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
Run figures inflated by...
…two kneel downs in victory formation, which absolutely decimated Eli’s YPC after that third down scramble. ;)
by Step up and make big plays on Jan 11, 2012 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Pass to set up the run
If we have success early throwing the rock. the running game will be there to exploit.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
I watched the replay of the game last night..
1. We outplayed GB. They had the ball last, and that was the difference. We know first hand how that works, ie Eli’s performance in that situation.
2. We rushed 3 most of the game. We still got to Rodgers with multiple sacks and knocked him down / hurried him all game. He was clearly not happy. We send 4 guys with different blitz packages mixed in, big difference
3. The officiating was horrible. We had one touchdown taken away, and lost a challenge that allowed one for GB to stand. Every call went against us. That will not happen Sunday.
4. We have re-established the running game. This will big huge for Eli as he can better mix it up. Look at the run / pass ratio against Atl.
5. Defense will be the difference.
6. Confidence is sky high, and yes lightning can strike twice
RE: Officiating
Not sure I share your optimism that the officiating will be any better, if last week was any indication.
the Refs scare me more then the Pack
Isn’t that a shame that I’m so concerned about the officiating on what should be just about the match up between 2 very good teams.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
This time, I hope the Refs take us out to a nice restaurant
before they F*ck us!!
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 8 recs
You and me both...
nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!
Just ordered FatHeads for all available Giants. Now I have something to aim at when punching holes in my wall.
and that is a rec for you TAWD
Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.
Yep.."How'd you like the meal?..good..Now bendover and grab your ankles"...
Rec’d
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
I like to get wined and dined before I get F$&@ed
Die hard Giants fan since wide Right! I was 5...
I'm down wit JPP
Yea you know me
Win Ugly.
-Eli Manning for MVP
lol, nice
Cartmen would be proud
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
lol, the wise words of Eric Cartman.
"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning
"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"
"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."
by ManningHam and Cheese on Jan 11, 2012 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed...
Let us see if we can win with the deck stacked against us. The defense and Eli have to step up again.
by Exiled in Missouri on Jan 11, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
I rewatched the game also
I would dispute the opinion that Green Bay ‘did pretty much whatever they wanted’‘. The final score makes it look that way, but it didn’t look that way to me. We pretty much controlled the run game, giving up only 3.2 ypc and only 89 yards although they ran it 28 times. They can’t run on us I don’t think. Two sacks, an interception, and 19 incomplete passes, AR was harried all game. The YAC seemed to be minimal, the tackling was excellent. Their receivers made some great catches, especially Jordy Nelson, but the had to make great plays for almost every catch. Nothing looked easy to me.
Whereas I think Nouvelle Orleans IS able to run against us, I think we can make Green Bay one dimensional. And I think AR is not far from having that same ‘deer in the headlights’ look from our front 4 that we are used to seeing in Brady’s eyes.
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
answer their scores
and make no mistake they will score.
The Giants need to get points after GB gets theirs. If they can keep it close they can win.
If they show any signs of complacency from the extra week off, then we have to take advantage before they wake up. Much tlike the Colts of years past and this year as well that defense is built to play with a lead. get after the passer and sit back a wait for us to make mistakes. If we’re able to get a lead and give em a steady diet of Jacobs and Bradshaw we’ll wear em down.
Coughlin has preached finishing all year, now it’s time to go up there and finsh what we started in NY
You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!
Tipped balls.
If our D-line can pop a couple up, I like our chances of grabbing one for six. We had a couple against Ryan. Pressure RAHDGERS!!!!
Now in section 133.
by Last year in Sec 127 on Jan 11, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
That was the Key against ATL
Anytime Ryan went to throw it he pulled it down because of all the active hands and jumping bodies at the line. That effort needs to be repeated.
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
Yes Sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
Defense Wins Championships
Time to go out and prove it. Not only will THE GIANTS go out and prove it, I think the other 3 teams that are here because of defense will as well. Get ready for a championship weekend that does not include Rodgers, Brees, or Brady.
49ers, Ravens, Giants, Broncos all advance because of defense this weekend. You heard it hear first.
by The Blood of Eli on Jan 11, 2012 9:52 AM EST reply actions
Exactly
. . . well, Broncos would surprise me, but the logic is sound. (and when haven’t the Broncos surprised me lately?)
yeah im taking the broncos with a little hesitation
but how the hell could ya not be rooting for tim tebow?
by The Blood of Eli on Jan 11, 2012 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
I am with you
I will take the Bronco’s with a spread attached…. but not much faith that they will win outright.
Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.
I root against him
not him but the media saturation covering TT.
Perry Fewell Stinks!
That's a bold statement
Not sure we’re talking ’76 Steelers, ’85 Bears, ’86 Giants and 2000 Ravens – but I like your “spit in the face of the year of the forward pass” attitude.
Love to see it happen.
"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver
No problem with that, except...
I don’t see Denver going into NE and winning there. I would love to see it though
by Jimmy Orange on Jan 11, 2012 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah that would be great, but it isn't going to happen...
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Brady is on a 35-1 in home regular season win streak
And 0-2 on a home playoff streak.
Oh and of course that 1 home loss, uh, can’t quite remember who did that to them
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Eagles... no
Cowboys…. no. Can’t remember who it was
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
Nooooooooooooooo
not the Broncos. I’d love for them to beat the Pats but I can’t endure another week of Tebow coverage.
Perry Fewell Stinks!
I'm expecting a lot of stepping up and making big plays is week...
…I just hope our D/running game join the aerial attack in the party this time around.
by Step up and make big plays on Jan 11, 2012 9:55 AM EST reply actions
We may have to do without Ware's shotgun draw
I know that frightens all of us
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Hey now
That’s our bread n butter 2 point play
by Jimmy Orange on Jan 11, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
does this mean we will see Scott???
Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.
All I say is hold that ball...
whenever these young guys run with the rock, and it is quite often.
Now in section 133.
by Last year in Sec 127 on Jan 11, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
Kind of a funny post by Ed today - "Think we can win it?"
The BBVers are so pumped up right now, we think the team could win three games in one week…and fix the economy…and lower gas prices…defeat terrorism…usher in world peace…
Yeah, Ed, we’re kinda high on our Giants right now.
"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver
All of that is attainable
As long as fewell doesn’t screw it up.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!
by wilddre22 on Jan 11, 2012 10:12 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
And while we're at it...the Giants can
End gridlock in Washington, increase math and science scores for all high schools, jump start the housing market, get the republican, democratic, libertarian AND Green party nominations for president, enforce nuclear disarmament, help the Yankees get a 28th world championship….anything else?
"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver
Yep...then it is off to solve World Hunger....
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
easy, raise millions of pigs
Feed the Eagle fans to them, send the meat to feed the poor and the poop to fertilize the crops.
by TNYFBG on Jan 11, 2012 11:23 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
HAAAAAA!!!!...Thanks for sparing my rotten kids!!!! LOL!!!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Although there are days I think they'd make a nice appetizer..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
best idea yet
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!
Make Philadelphia a peaceful city a real brotherly love town?
This is not the 2007 team.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.
that is such an oxymoron ain't it?
city of brotherly love? worst nickname evarrhhh
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!
World Peace?!
Doesn’t he play for the Lakers?
The Possimpible - Where the possible and impossible meet - Barney Stinson
Big Blue View - Supporting the Catalina Wine Mixer since 2011
I don't believe Rodgers is better than Eli..
And yes lightning can strike twice..Our defense is way better now and we now have our running game back…We will win this game…
The ACME Send them Packing Company is heading for Lambeau…
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
by Bobbiblue on Jan 11, 2012 10:04 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
bold statement
i respectfully disagree. rodgers has the accuracy of peyton manning and the scrambling ability of steve young. how can u possbily top that?
by The Blood of Eli on Jan 11, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
Mainly because of Eli's 4th quarter heroics...
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
We won a Super Bowl thanks to him
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Green Bay
Won a super bowl largely thanks to Rodgers.
I love Eli, wouldn’t trade him for anyone, but I can’t agree that he’s better than Rodgers.
I think Rodgers still needs to work on his left-handed pass
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
It's not Rodgers vs Eli
Its Rodgers/McCarthy vs our DL and PF
Put Eli in that offense and he’d be a stat machine
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
At least we rid f the Eli VS Romo debates lol
This is not the 2007 team.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.
Let me introduce you to...
The Kracken!! JPP is how you top that
by Jimmy Orange on Jan 11, 2012 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
When Flynn can put up 400 yards and 6 TDs with that offense
Doesn’t it say something about Rodgers being more a result of the players around him and maybe not so much his ability. Not saying he isn’t great, but is he THAT great and should he really be the MVP when a backup can come in and produce the same numbers.
In trying to scramble out of a hole, it sometimes digs it deeper. ~Wellington Mara
I always root for the defense. ~Wellington Mara
small sample size
and against the Lions poor secondary.
I know, but still
One start and he sets the Packers record for TD passes in a game? And the Lions defense isn’t terrible, I’d say average
In trying to scramble out of a hole, it sometimes digs it deeper. ~Wellington Mara
I always root for the defense. ~Wellington Mara
Rogers a "system" QB?
They said that about Brady when Matt Cassel went 11-5. Not so sure there.
"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver
They're all system QBs
Just some suck, ask Bill Polian ;)
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Brady and Rodgers are All time Great QB's...
Who benefit from good systems that other players can succeed in as well.
by bdasilva7785 on Jan 11, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
So Favre was part of a system then?
i am not being sarcastic and want your perspective.
This is not the 2007 team.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.
Favre came from the same system as Rodgers and Flynn
This is not the 2007 team.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.
and the one year he was really out of that system...
Playing here for the Jets what happened?
by bdasilva7785 on Jan 11, 2012 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
He made girlfriends using his cell phone?
This is not the 2007 team.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.
Joe "jump pass" Kapp threw 7 against the Colts in 1969 - one of the best defenses of the era.
It happens. Don’t read too much into it.
"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver
They are turrrrrrbl
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Thank you, Charles
In trying to scramble out of a hole, it sometimes digs it deeper. ~Wellington Mara
I always root for the defense. ~Wellington Mara
Does it matter?
I mean he still is playing at an extremely high level. Does it make him any less dangerous this weekend? He will have all those players around him. It’s not like the league is going to tell the Packers they have to use the Browns’ offense with Aaron Rodgers at QB for this game.
nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!
Just ordered FatHeads for all available Giants. Now I have something to aim at when punching holes in my wall.
It was just a minor supporting statement
For Bobbiblue’s statement regarding Eli being better than Rodgers.
In trying to scramble out of a hole, it sometimes digs it deeper. ~Wellington Mara
I always root for the defense. ~Wellington Mara
Every great offense
has a “system”
That doesn’t mean the QB behind them isn’t good
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.
-John Madden
The Ballard of Jake:
Stop→Slow→Truck→LEAP!
(Adapted from Raptor 22)
Rodgers may be better
but not to the extent that he is an advantage over Eli.
Both are extremely dangerous, and both can take over a game in the blink of an eye.
You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!
the porous packers defense helps bridge the gap between the qbs here
the worst rodgers can do to us is score a TD on every possession
Against GB’s defense, Eli can do that as well.
JPP + Cruz + Nicks + Eli
Yea, I'm excited about the next 10 years.
On condition that Eli controls his eyes
The last game there were at least 5 times when the Pack looked ready to jump on a short Eli pass
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
and some might be to the Packers
I love wins. Wins are good for the soul.- Barry Alvarez Sep 25, 2005
We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011
well that's true
insofar as any pass has the potential to be picked off
JPP + Cruz + Nicks + Eli
Yea, I'm excited about the next 10 years.
I totally agree...
Rodgers is BETTER than Eli, but I don’t think they have much advantage in that category. He is a better pure passer, scrambler, and all the stuff that fills up the stat books. But what Giant fan would dare take ANYONE over Eli in the fourth quarter when it matters. Both have proven to be clutch when it matters, both have rings, both are extremely good. So I think it is slightly unfair to just say Rodgers or anyone is BETTER than Eli. Eli has proven to be one of the best.
I agree.
Not better. Just has a lot more weapons.
I've never seen some many middle fingers lol I love it. - Justin Tuck
by BigBlueWreckingYou on Jan 11, 2012 11:34 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
A-Rod: highest career QB rating all-time
Even if Eli was equal to him as a passer, which he’s clearly not, Rodgers is so much more mobile. I love Eli, but he’s not that guy.
Go Giants!
Arguing on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded.
Slippery as a snake in the pocket though.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
Eli constantly avoids the pressure
He may not scramble but he finds a way
Die hard Giants fan since wide Right! I was 5...
I'm down wit JPP
Yea you know me
Win Ugly.
-Eli Manning for MVP
We'll see about overall careers
but right now, no one played better than Rodgers did this season.
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.
-John Madden
The Ballard of Jake:
Stop→Slow→Truck→LEAP!
(Adapted from Raptor 22)
You could make the case
That Brees had a just as good, if not better, season than Rodgers. It all depends on which stats you pick to make your case.
Just because you don't believe it..
doesn’t make it true
I love wins. Wins are good for the soul.- Barry Alvarez Sep 25, 2005
We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011
Oh Bobbi
I love Eli but come now. Rodgers best QB I’ve ever seen and I’m no younger than you.
DavebrownNOT
Haha...Hey I just have to cover my wing man, here..LOL!!!
Honestly, Rodgers is from another planet..I wish we could put him and Fewell on a rocket to the Moon to collect soil samples…
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Rodgers is good
But Peyton Manning is better.
let's not get carried away
Rodgers best QB I’ve ever seen
Rodgers had a great season. It’s one season. Let’s see him do it for as long as some of the greats before we anoint him GOAT.
Perry Fewell Stinks!
If by some miracle (pun intended) Tebow beats Brady..
We’ll never hear the end of this Tebowing bullshit..Man I’m sick of that…
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
If the Broncos win they will cut into the Giant/Packer game
to show Tebow highlights of the game, plus some nice personal human interest stories
Yeah he's the NFL version of 'Heidi'
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
And lets add a bit more.....
better road team than home team in playoffs
I like the match ups of our DB’s as a whole on their WR’s
Health…..they only got back one guy from that game, we got back 5—including Bradshaw(right)
Bradshaw is due a REALLY good game
Pressure is all on them.
We can play lose and free yet smart
We are nothing like the team they saw defensively five weeks ago
It is better to be silent and be thought a fool, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
I like out match ups vs. their WRs, but...
…how they address Finley is crucial.
by Step up and make big plays on Jan 11, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
J Will did some nice work on him last time
I couldn’t believe seeing J Will 20 yards down field breaking up a pass to Finley. The kid has range and pretty good cover skills.
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
He will be in opposing TE's pockets for years to come.
Now in section 133.
by Last year in Sec 127 on Jan 11, 2012 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
it was Boley
and it’s been Boley that has basically shut down Whitten, twice and Tony Gonzales.
Perry Fewell Stinks!
Yeah I saw something on SNY
that said in the past month we have the no.4 ranked D overall, or something like that.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!
by wilddre22 on Jan 11, 2012 10:48 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
was that 4 out of 32 or 4 out of the 12 playoff teams?
by thatdamHBdraw on Jan 11, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
i'm assuming all 32
since they were going off the end of the reg. season stats
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!
since the Redskins game including the Falcons game
4th vs the rush
13th vs the pass
2nd in total yards allowed
Perry Fewell Stinks!
Osi did not play the 1st time
Boley was coming off a two game absence due to injury and Tuck was not even close to the player that will play in this game. This is not the same Defense. Scheme wise and health wise. I like our chances!
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
It sure is scheme wise, well minus the dreaded 3 man look lol
but the effort and technique along with the accountability has gone through the roof.
Everyone is doing their job now and not trying to do everyone elses.
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
Defense winning playoff games will depend greatly on the referees.
If they call every push, touch of the helmet, “rough” tackle and shoulder hit of a QB. the passers will win.
Grocery List
1. Get our heads straight
2. Get the lead
3. Get pressure on Rodgers
4. get a defensive stop
5. Get the crowd out of the game
6. Get Jacobs and Bradshaw going
7. Get a sack
8. Get a turnover
9. Get big play from the offense
10. Get hotel reservations in SF or NO
You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!
Cannot start slowly like we did with ATL
It is better to be silent and be thought a fool, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
That's for sure...
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
the only way they can get away with a slow start is
if the Packer offense starts off slow because of the bye week and Rodgers have an additional week off. But yes…. Giant O needs the motor going quick.
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Better to start slow than play stupid
We r who we r
And that’s damn good. Let’s not change it up cause its the Pack
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
This is true
don’t force it
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
You are wise my friend
Statistically that was our Achilles heel. Poor 3rd down conversion rate. Shhhh don’t tell anyone, we’ve gotten better at it. I think it’s the shift in scheme and how it’s made Canty-Bernard-Joseph shine.
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Yep
I’m hoping Canty’ Benard and Joseph just dominate. It all starts with that push.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
Bush, but he's playing for Miami?
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Canty has been amazing the last 4 weeks
Where has that been the last 7 years.
You know i have issues with him and his effort but he has been lights out lately.
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
Yeah Canty has been a force...He's getting a great push and causing damage..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
but if C-B-J shine??
when will JPP realize his full potential at DT???
true story.
Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.
Sacrifices must be made
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
There's one thing that is not like a stat,
it’s not something concrete. It’s called WILL. It can’t be measured but you know when it’s there; that alone will have an immense effect on the game. It did then and it will now.
I saw it in ‘07-’08. Most of the stats and circumstances weren’t in our favor then, either.
We are in a good position to take this from them, on their home field.
Quit playing not to lose. Start playing to WIN! Geeez...
There is also a think called Fear
Fear of losing
Fear of getting beaten up in front of the home crowd
Fear of failing again against the Giants in the playoffs
Fear of being the league MVP but one and done in the playoffs
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
Will LBzzzzzz??????
I kid, I kid… I joke, I joke….
Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.
Deja Vu
“Here’s Rodgers with the throw to Driver and it’s PICKED OFF by Corey Webster, setting up Tynes to kick the winning field goal!”
by Barrel Strawderry on Jan 11, 2012 10:14 AM EST reply actions
You are no better than Favre
That’s what we want to get in his head
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
they refuse to say that they're playing with "house" money, and they probably aren't.
…..but that’s exactly how i would have the players and even the coaches look at it.
Slay the dragon mentality. Leave it all on the field.
can’t go back in time and win the game we shoulda won….who knows, maybe S.F. would be coming here in this weekend, but they’re not….
Fire Fewell
The All IN mindset they are using I assume they derived from Texas Hold-em
which is similar to what you are saying. We put all our chips on the table, now show us what you got.
In all fairness...
The reason the Packers defense was ranked last was because teams were so behind and just went all out to catch up. I think that ranking is a deceiving stat. What that said, I also think the Giants’ running game being ranked last was a deceiving stat too. While many of you might not agree with me, I thought there was too much talent in the backfield for them to constantly be shut down.
Their Defense
Looked pretty weak against us the first time around. Yeah we lost but we put up a ton of yardage and points throughout.
They may be better than what we saw in the Meadowlands, but I still have a feeling Cap’n Crunch will move us up and down the field.
You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!
wow headlines with no story
the point i was trying to post was pointing out that the Pack defense didn’t look good against us at all.
Maybe they’re better than what we saw in that one matchup but I think Cap’n Crunch will have us moving up and down the field all night.
You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!
wait that said...
I think this matchup will be totally different. The pack has a couple players back from injury and one important player one coming back from one (Jennings). Osi is back and since his return, the pass rush has been scary.
by uberfunction on Jan 11, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
ok we have the Packers #
We made them punt 5 times with a turnover. Granted we punted 4 times with two turnovers. Our Defense is better than the Dec. 4 match-up. our running game is better than that game too and we rushed for 100 yards on 20 carriers. So we will beat them. Box score from Last Packer game;
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore?gid=20111204019
in Billy, Proky, and Tebow we trust
Wilpons need to just go away like Bin Laden
Mara family buy the Mets plz
the nets are going to the playoffs
mets will win one day
Giants Super Bowl Champs this yr and every other yr.
by NYCBOSSforLIFE on Jan 11, 2012 10:23 AM EST reply actions
our running game was pretty good there
would love to see Jacobs get some major carries the first few drives.
Eli = Rodgers that day, their lines were identical passing…. the only difference, Rodgers can scramble.
We gotta get a hat on Cobb too… he’s a legit threat on ST
Excuse me
Didn’t you see Eli scramble on 3rd and 2 and run for 14…most others wouldn’t have done that…they would have gone for 25.
In trying to scramble out of a hole, it sometimes digs it deeper. ~Wellington Mara
I always root for the defense. ~Wellington Mara
We need Weatherford to pin them inside the 10
He did a great job in the first game
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
i tried to ask a green bay fan
but what is their line situation? they are banged up there right? on the oline?
but then you took an arrow to the knee?
by thatdamHBdraw on Jan 11, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
nice.
"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning
"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"
"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."
by ManningHam and Cheese on Jan 11, 2012 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
If Eli and the Giants put on their man pants
They are going to win this game. As others have said, it’s not about stats, it’s not about the weather, it’s about the will to win.
Two reasons the Giants will win:
1. n
2. y
nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!
Just ordered FatHeads for all available Giants. Now I have something to aim at when punching holes in my wall.
by nywins42 on Jan 11, 2012 10:36 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
Three reasons the Giants will win:
1. n
2. y
3. The Catalina Wine Mixer
by The Blood of Eli on Jan 11, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
damn straight
nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!
Just ordered FatHeads for all available Giants. Now I have something to aim at when punching holes in my wall.
you both...
get rec’d
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
She go without you...AGAIN?!?!
In trying to scramble out of a hole, it sometimes digs it deeper. ~Wellington Mara
I always root for the defense. ~Wellington Mara
Add that our Return game is non-existant
and scary
I feel like most of the time Coughlin should line up Blackmon, then tell them all to run off the field and let the ball land where it may…
I’m not sure that in the long run that would serve us better.
But strangely enough
The only week when we seemed to have a return game was against Green Bay. We even had a kickoff return get to the 35 I think
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
You know I have noticed..
Very few returns this year make it to the 20…league-wide..I’d just as soon see our guys just take a knee and start from the twenty..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Especially Blackmon
He is gonna put me in Intensive care with the way he handles the rock.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
Yeah..He should change his name to Blackfri..
He gives discounts on return yards..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
JJ 12
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Mike Lupica's article
Must read. Talks about Accorsi’s decision on trading for Eli and what he saw in him
no Mike Lupica article is a must read
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Jan 11, 2012 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
That article was written by Vacchiano in 08
Its nice, but not new
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
His book
Eli Manning: The Making of a Quarterback
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
When the consensus top pick says he wants to play for you
I don’t think you deserve too much credit for making it happen. A one and a two to move up three spots wasn’t exactly cheap.
Blue is the color of melancholy and honesty
Green is the color of inexperience, envy and nausea.
by roguetrader on Jan 11, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
The Giants will win IF
1) They play an effective ball-control style game utilizing Jacobs and Bradshaw, and then play action off that. If they try to get into a track meet like last time, they lose that type of game. I don’t care if it was close last time, close does not count.
2) The rush gets to Rodgers and mitigates our secondary. Don’t be fooled, our secondary is bad. And Rodgers is quite capable of taking advantage of it.
3) We SOMEHOW get a big play. A turnover, a return, SOMETHING………..
I think Eli is Eli, we WILL put up points. But I think we have to MANAGE this game. If Gilbride starts winging it all over the place, I think we are toast because we will be playing into the other teams strength.
by dubsrub on Jan 11, 2012 10:43 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Agreed on all counts. Packers will be looking to spread the field, and attack the Giants weakness, which is the secondary. Giants pass rushers will have to, absolutely have to, get to Rodgers and not give him time to look around. Make him uncomfortable.
On offense, keep that clock moving at all costs. If the clock is running, don’t snap that ball until the play clock is 3 or under, which usually isn’t a problem for this offense. The Giants offense can’t leave the defense on the field for 35-40 minutes Sunday, it’s a recipe for disaster. Keep it in bounds, and keep it simple.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jan 11, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
Agree 100%...
Control the clock…and remember the score of the last game was 38-35…They are not going to score 38 points Sunday..I’m picking our guys 28-21
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
totally agree there..
you will have to limit the possesions of the Packers and not turn the ball over. If there is a “blueprint” to beat the Packers, that is it. Of course its a good blueprint to beat any team.
I love wins. Wins are good for the soul.- Barry Alvarez Sep 25, 2005
We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011
A nice even dosis of Pass/Run
Running the ball will be imperative. Kill-bride needs to keep GB D on “they” toes. I like seeing BJ or Hyno or Mckenna on the flat, that’s a very effective -yet seldom – utilize play. Refer to the first Eagle game big BJ took it the the house, etc…Run the dag-gone-ball darn it! Minimize GB possesions.
Aaron Rodgers
Plain and simple.
The guy is surgical with his passing. The only chance the Giants have on Sunday is if Aaron has an off day.
Last year the Giants attempted everything and he just carved them apart. He was pinpoint accurate and his receivers caught everything. This years game, the only reason he didn’t put up a 50 spot on us was because GB inexplicably decided to run the ball nearly 30 times. They will not do that this Sunday. Their only loss this year was not so much because of what KC did, but more because Aaron just had an off day.
That is it, that is our only shot.
Unless of course the Giants somehow, someway are able to force Aaron to have an off day…
"The saddest thing in life is wasted talent"
We need to rough up their receivers at the line
And I mean really rough them up
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
I'm more leaning towards out last game..versus last year..
We almost beat them, and our secondary sucked..Whole different story going into this game..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
100% correct
They may set an NFL record for pts scored
Our defense can’t even tie their own shoe laces
Why didnt they just let the Eagles take our spot, we’re just a bunch o lucky goofballs
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Just keep saying it
Eli is an INT machine
BJ is a tiptoe cat burglar
Manningham couldn’t catch a cold
Our LBz couldn’t play for Bama
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Tuck is soft
team needs a leader
Prince is a bust
Canty and Rolle are WAY overpaid
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
Now we're talking
I may just set myself on fire for ever supporting JR and then throw myself off a blimp, right onto the Empire State Bldg antenna
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
LOL!!!...to all of the above here..my damn ribs hurt now....haha
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Empire State Building Fun Fact # 37
it is topped by a mooring mast for dirigibles, which were the latest trend in air travel in 1931. However, only one blimp ever docked at the Empire State Building, on September 16, 1931, before the idea was abandoned because it was too dangerous.
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
Knew that
I think I heard it on the audio tour I took when I went…but the fun fact How I Met Your Mother reference is fantastic
In trying to scramble out of a hole, it sometimes digs it deeper. ~Wellington Mara
I always root for the defense. ~Wellington Mara
I had to
give a shout out to Teb Mosby
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
Sex Architect
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Goliath National Bank
should of been the Stadium sponser
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The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
Then they'd have to make it in the shape of a T Rex
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Sven
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
so I am not the only one
who loves the show… I just got my girl hooked on it through nextflix…
Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.
great show
but my head is gonna explode with the amount of times Bob Sagot reveals something then says “but we will get to that later”
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
I just hope the very last episode is not
and I walked into the store, and that is how I met your mother….
Though you actually see the mom.. in the nightclub episode.. he bumps into her, and they look at each other, stall and walk away.
Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.
That would be terrific!!!
The Possimpible - Where the possible and impossible meet - Barney Stinson
Big Blue View - Supporting the Catalina Wine Mixer since 2011
yeap
the St. Patty’s episode when he gets the yellow umbrella. Plus you see her ankle in the Rachel Bilson (I love her) episode.
I think they are setting it up that he meets the mother at Barney’s wedding.
I loved the one where he was at the strip club and he was talking to the stripper, then Saget said “and thats how I met your mother”. The kids screamed and he said j/k.
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Don't do it we need ya!
your my boy Blue!!!
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
Dont worry
I just got off the phone with Blimps for Less
You can’t rent one, unless you have a Blimp Pilot License. I explained that I didn’t need one cause I’m jumping off and it’ll just float away.
They hung up on me
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
I happen to have ridden quite a few Blimps over the years but
I can’t remember their names.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
oh snap
lol
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
You know it baby
Thats when it’s time for the …. (cueing the Blood of Eli)
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
hahahaha
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
You are not allowed on the Fart Blimp..You don't qualify...
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
That's the Key
We will have to make his day miserable.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
Pain
Its a great equalizer
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
I say use our the same strategy we did against the Falcons..
Have Eli spot them 2 points…
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Eli gets the first snap from the 20
and runs through his own endzone screaming like a Banshee….. Safety
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
He'd get tackled before he got to the end zone..
Eli can’t run 20 yards
true
14 is his NFL high
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
When he runs he looks like he's in pain...Fred Flintstone runs faster than Eli..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Well yeah
Hes used to powering that insane Boulder-mobile, he’s got Earl Campbell thighs
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Eli will do this
Now everyone will say Eli is in Bradys class. F*ck me
by PatNation85 on Nov 6, 2011 4:31 PM PST
Haha..what a play that was...
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Yeah one of the best plays I ever saw..
Talk about catching players sleeping..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
and then in the end zone he does a Discount Double Check
Now everyone will say Eli is in Bradys class. F*ck me
by PatNation85 on Nov 6, 2011 4:31 PM PST
If Eli does one, I will absolutely pee my pants
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
he won't, but late in the game if we're winning, Jacobs would
Now everyone will say Eli is in Bradys class. F*ck me
by PatNation85 on Nov 6, 2011 4:31 PM PST
hoping for a low scoring game
we need to keep it in the 20’s
was GB playing to win when KC beat them?
or were they taking their foot off the gas? Cause if they were full speed ahead then I think we got a great shot
I heard they wanted to go for 16-0
Jennings, Mike Mcart, etc. said it a few times
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
You would have to think so..KC ruined their perfect record...I doubt GB softened up..
Speaking of KC..How much you want to bet the Giants have talked to Romeo Crennel this week?..He has long ties to the Giants..I bet they have…
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
lots of similarities to their success there and what we should be doing
run the ball with a big RB, Battle’s 6"2 240, but no one’s bigger then Jacobs. And they played man on the INSIDE, and doubled up on the outside WRs. I’m not certain we can do that 2nd part, but the Chiefs secondary isn’t better then ours, so I think its possible.
And of course, our defensive front is better then the Chiefs, and of course our QB and offense overall is better then the Chiefs.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Jan 11, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
To me, the keys will be
1) inside pressure on Rodgers, forcing him to move into our outside pressure;
2) our receivers need to catch the ball, no missed opportunities;
3) Ballard needs to be a factor;
4) limit turovers.
by Giant Ken on Jan 11, 2012 11:37 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I think Yank Ballhard will play a role in this one
He should have caught that TD last week in the back of the endzone but in his defense Eli threw that ball at the speed of light.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
It was uncatchable speed
Nobody could have caught that one without breaking fingers
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
thank god it went through his hands instead of hitting them
he’d probably be back on the injury list haha
by thatdamHBdraw on Jan 11, 2012 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
That pass requires the TE/WR to read the covg
It must be thrown behind you or there is INT risk
Nicks TD is similar, except he stops and positions his body a bit better, and of course He’s OptiNicks Prime
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
And isn't Schach's man Beckum due for another biggie?
That 67 yard TD run against GB was a thing of beauty. Five catches this year, 3 first downs and a TD.
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
That was a nice play!
He even flashed some moves.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
It looked like Nick's TD from the Atlanta game, only in slo-mo
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
I saw tha Ross should play this week!!!
Nice.
PS Ballard needs to catch that ball, he was in the back of the end zone, too hard of a ball is just not true!
by Giant Ken on Jan 11, 2012 11:46 AM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
I just saw that Ross is fully cleared to play!
Big for us
by Giant Ken on Jan 11, 2012 11:58 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yes Sirrrrrr!!!!!!
All in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
We have to dominate time of possession and that means a dominating running game
We have to limit how many times Rodgers gets on the field. Isn’t that how KC won?
Please get Phil Simms in the Hall of Fame
Yes, plus
They had a ton of drops, like us vs Philly. Nelson was aweful and cost them the game. They cant run, so if they cant catch, they’re done.
by Giant Ken on Jan 11, 2012 11:54 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
sounds like KC was physical
We did that against ATL and we’ll have to pop some helmets this Sunday as well.
Please get Phil Simms in the Hall of Fame
and of course this
The Packers’ only loss this season came when Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton threw for 299 yards with no interceptions — the only game this season the Packers didn’t create at least one turnover.
Beyond Logic
It’s funny how we’re all looking for reasons that we will win, for insights into what “should” happen.
Unfortunately, so much of this stuff goes out the window on game day.
The bigger questions at playoff time have to do with intensity, emotion, and physicality – which team will bring it? Not sure how anybody can project that – but I suspect we will get a good feel within the first few possessions.
We'll be up
I hope the layoff leads to a slow start for them
by Giant Ken on Jan 11, 2012 12:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Me..I refuse to talk about reasons we can lose...
That is not an option for me to discuss…I’ll stick with why we WILL win….
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
all of that lays with execution.
the Giants have to catch their passes, be on the right page in the passing game, block who/where they’re supposed to block and of course have a little luck swing their way, cuz as much as the records say one thing these are two equal teams.
The biggest reason they played GB so tight the last time was that big play to Beckum. They went up early instead of a stalled drive cuz of a dropped pass or a stupid playcall.
They’ll be amped to start the game. But by and large that’s meaningless if they don’t come out and execute.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Jan 11, 2012 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
Beckum earned his regular season check on that one play
Now its time for him to earn his playoff check. Agree with your analysis. If they start like in Atlanta, no Bobbi says not to go there, If they start again like Beckum did the first time, we put them on the defensive and create doubts in their minds.
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
If we can get a nice lead say 10 points
Then we can really let the dogs loose. Pin your ears back and get that S.O.B.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
On D
They have to come out with – and maintain for 60 minutes – the “pack of crazed dogs” mentality. Hit, crush, pound, bully, intimidate.
I agree that execution is very important on offense – make a mistake in any number of areas and it completely changes momentum.
And avoiding turnovers is HUGE.
by Pink Flamingo on Jan 11, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
It's all about scoring 7, not 3
Cannot fail in the red zone. Just can’t
2008 is irrelevant, I agree...
…but there’s a certain game on NFLN right now, and for shits and giggles you might as well watch a stream of it here ;)
by Amsterdam Admirals on Jan 11, 2012 12:17 PM EST reply actions
yikes it hurts to see Spags on our sideline
Talking to the players during the game, making adjustments, pumping them up, going over the last series with them……..
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Forgot that we led the league in drops
the year we won it all
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
watching Fewell on "Sights and Sounds" is difficult
he’s basically just screaming at everything and everyone in an extremely high pitched tone.
and screaming pretty much nonsense….
Fire Fewell
And Linval
Doesn’t even look at him. Notice that?
by Pink Flamingo on Jan 11, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
I'm watching it. Thanks
How the hell were these guys wearing short sleeves?
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
god that must be brutal
Tony Romo, Michael Vick, and Rex Grossman are down with JPP
Die hard Giants fan since I was 4
J-E-T-S Just-End-The-Season
by JasonPierrePwned on Jan 11, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Biggest thing?
Get points early! In every game except for the one vs the Packers, we failed to score early on, leading to lots of catch up.
We can’t let that happen.
Also, catch the balls that are thrown right at you. We should score enough points than
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.
-John Madden
The Ballard of Jake:
Stop→Slow→Truck→LEAP!
(Adapted from Raptor 22)
Things we haven't seen that could make a difference
1. Prince as the nickel corner. Ross being out last week may have been a blessing. Prince held his own. I’d like to seem him as the nickel, keeping Rolle at safety. I don’t see the guys practicing, obviously, but this seems a no brainer: as a CB, Prince =/> Rolle; as a S, Rolle is better than Grant. Keep Grant on the bench…..Also, wouldn’t mind seeing a corner blitz off the slot.
2. A couple plays designed for Scott in space. Scott’s preseason was like Cruz’s last year. The guy is really fast and can find the end zone. I’m sure TC is concerned about fumbles, but I’d like to seem him give Scott the chance. He has game-changing speed.
3. A trick play. This is not TC’s way, but that’s what might make it all the more effective. An onsides kick, or a fake punt from just outside field goal range. Yeah, the risk is that Rodgers takes over at midfield, but he can get to midfield with two passes anyway.
No way Scott gets a carry
Unless somebody goes down
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
Ware was not cleared to return to practice today because of his concussion.
Does not mean he won’t be cleared prior to Sunday.
Ross on the other hand was cleared to practice today, and therefore unless there is a setback should be ready for Sunday.
"The saddest thing in life is wasted talent"
by Larry Soprano on Jan 11, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Andre Brown
Imagine he gets put on the squad and somehow becomes this year’s James Starks?
by Pink Flamingo on Jan 11, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Ware
though, could be a problem. If he can’t go, and DaRel is still down, you have to bring up Brown.
by Pink Flamingo on Jan 11, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
Well in preseason every year
he always looks better than Ware
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 11, 2012 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
Da'Rel
Apparently practiced in full today. What a kick that would be to see us break out his speed in this game.
by Pink Flamingo on Jan 11, 2012 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Jet's hire Tonny Sapprano
As the O coordinator
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
i saw BSPN
was trying to say jets players “annonymously” said the Colts OC was gonna be hired.
thus trying to make the readers believe that Peyton was coming with him.
BSPN is in full on “Sanchez sucks” mode. But they do hate NY so the kid had to know it was coming….after all, he’s pretty sucky.
Fire Fewell
I feel bad for him
He didn’t ask to get drafted higher than he should have. They overachieved the past few years, and now things are coming back to earth and everybody is dumping on him, when it’s really Rex’s fault for making everybody think they were ever contenders.
Go Giants!
Arguing on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded.
Fester I need a gif Of the Sanchize
I don’t feel sorry for that Douche Canoe. rumor has it people in the Jest Organization are questioning his work ethic.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
yeap
because there was never a threat of benching him for Mark Brunell, he became lazy
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
plus he like hot dogs
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
hahaha
he was hiding the frank
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
where?
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Jan 11, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Does his shirt say...
Ambigayous
The Possimpible - Where the possible and impossible meet - Barney Stinson
Big Blue View - Supporting the Catalina Wine Mixer since 2011
lol
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by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
His budy is looking at him and says
“What an Azzhole”
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
His buddy is Brian Cushing, if I'm not mistaken.
"I believe in Eli!" -Deion Sanders
"Eli done gangsta'd the NFL" -Deion Sanders
JPP for NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Nah..that Rex Ryan's wife..hard to tell cause you can't see her feet in that photo..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Lol.. Looks like Rex really outkicked his coverage on that one.
"I believe in Eli!" -Deion Sanders
"Eli done gangsta'd the NFL" -Deion Sanders
JPP for NFL Defensive Player of the Year
very true
when your caoch hypes up every player he has as the “best” and they suck big time (i.e. Eric Smith, Wayne Hunter, etc.). It falls on the coach for not getting this team more ready.
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by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 11, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
how can the Jets not consider it?
Any team out side of nyG, NO, NE, PIT, SD, GB, CAR and a couple others has to be seriously considering it.
You're probably right, but consider is one thing
Have the cap space and draft picks necessary is another.
"The saddest thing in life is wasted talent"
by Larry Soprano on Jan 11, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
not saying he doesn't deserve it
hes’ a professional making a lot of money….
but he’s been absolutely killed lately.
and no…i dno’t think Peyton means the Jets win a SB but watch ESPN bang that drum till they are blue in the face. they act like the players just came otu and started talking about Peyton…clearly they were baited
Fire Fewell
Just Emasculed The Sanchize
Blue is the color of melancholy and honesty
Green is the color of inexperience, envy and nausea.
And he has never been a coordinator...... smh
well i guess they are looking at how well he developed the Qb’s down in Miami. LOL.
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
I'm hoping NBC sports network takes off and gives
BSPN a run for their money. But I doubt that will happen
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.
Our Keys to the Game...
1. Run the ball and keep 2nd and 3rd down manageble.
2. Pressure A. Rod
3. Score 30+ points
To me i think this might be the best match-up in the playoffs right now.
Like some of you have said, There really isn’t any pressure on the Giants this week. They are playing with house money. so, there wont be anyone on their case if they loose, and they have the opportunity to shock the world!!
Add to that:
1) this is a different team than we saw all season
2) we are healthier than we have been at any point
3) we can score with anyone
4) there is some pretty scary history in the Giants favor
think the key to this game is to get off to a fast start. Now i am not saying that we need to air it out, but i think scoring first is very important. these guys seem to get fired up when that happens. plus if GB is playing from behind, it forces them to become a little more one dimensional. yeah yeah, i know, throwing the ball is what GB does best, but keep in mind that this is a much different and better defense than it was just 3 weeks ago. Give that D-line a chance to pin their ears back and go after AR. True, he might be great under pressure, but every QB struggles when they are running for their life. this game falls on the DT’s though. they need to seal the middle of the line or force pressure up the middle to make the DE’s life a little easier (take away the running lanes for AR), and Hit AR on every down. Hell, i’ll take a penalty or 2. Force them to keep their TE’s in to block. this will help my next point.
Also, Jam the snot out of the WR’s, disrupt those routes and their timing. Against GB, anyone is going to give up yards and points. However, limiting the big plays will be big. let them have the short stuff.. just don’t get beat deep.
and finally control the clock. stay with the run even if its not working well. GB is good at finding the ball and creating turnovers. they can do this by forcing a team to throw often. Keep them honest, open up play action, and stick with the run. Also, throwing to the backs and secondary receivers will help; and work the flats and middle of the field off of play action. there will be shots down field, and we will take them when they are there. But remember a walk in baseball is just as good as a base hit. be patient and don’t force it. And for Goodness Sake, Score TD’s and not FG’s
GB already has all the pressure on them. Force them to Play our game, and that pressure gets turned up a few notches. GB is a great team no question, But I think this game has the best potential for upset. and no matter what the outcome is.. I expect this to be one of those Iconic games that leaves people talking for a long long time
My feeling is
Sometimes you just have to line up and smack the other team in the mouth. Over and over and over again, till they fold. Beat them physically for a couple quarters, then see how flashy their offense is. Win the physical game, and you will most likely win period. We have the pieces to do it, and we can make Rodgers think twice about stepping into a throw. Bring the wood boys, beat them up and you will beat them on the scoreboard.
"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
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by ManningHam and Cheese on Jan 11, 2012 2:45 PM EST reply actions
As someone said GB defense is built to play when they have a lead. Press the opponent and force turn overs.
They are less effective when they cannot go one dimentional (Pass rush only). So we need to score first (obviously) and then run ball to keep AR on bench.
Keep Rodgers off the field
A huge key to this game is keeping 12 off the field.
We need AB and Jacobs to run solid. It’s gotta be Giants smash mouth run the football, set up the play action, and reck havoc on defense.
It's still GIANTS Stadium
You down wit JPP---yeah you know me
Don't agree with why the Packers can win based on points 2. and 3.
2. The Packers Are Better – There is a reason why the Giants went 9-7 and the Packers went 15-1.
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that doesn’t mean a thing in the playoffs. It’s one and done. Giants are on a roll, some can say the Packers were on a roll the whole season. 1 BIG difference, the Giants won their last game on Sunday, Packers (are cold = meaning they had a week off) haven’t won since 2 Sundays ago. Plus, the seasonal record is just that – the Season. How are the Packers now? have they digressed or are they getting better, there’s no proof either or, b/c they haven’t played since 2 Sundays ago, whereas the Barometer for the Giants is the most recent. Records mean diddly squat. It’s how they are right now.
3. Lightning Can’t Strike Twice, Can It?
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huh?? superstitions? coinkydinks? Anything can happen on any given Sunday… this is no reason to support either a Packers can win game just as much as it can support the Giants winning the game…based on this merit…this has no bearings on anything IMHO
Now the 3 points for the Giants winning is solid.
My 3 points for the Packers to win (if anything):
1. Aaron F’n Discount Double Rodgers
2. Lambeau Field
3. They have depth…Rodgers will be playing behind their starting O-Line for the first time since week 2. Jennings is finally coming back. So, they may or may not be cold from their respective hiatus (referring to the guys coming back)…but they still have some formidable players in Clay Matthews, Woodson, Raji, Jordy Nelson, Donald Driver, etc.
-—— that would be a better 3 point list for why GB can win.
Although I still like the Giants’ 3 points …but then again maybe I’m just being bias ;)
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