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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 01:  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants gestures against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on January 1, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Last Week: 11-5

Season Record: 170-86

The word on the BBV streets is that there is a crystal ball that sees all. Before I joined the crew here, I had a popular picks piece going myself. Since we're basically in a new season, Ed decided to pit Mike and I against each other, in a no-holds barred steel cage match. Being a native New Yorker, how could I say no? Seriously, Mike has done a great job with his picks all year and I am happy to be adding mine to the site. You've read Mike's earlier today. Now, here are mine.

Cincinnati at Houston: No one could have predicted the success that these two organizations have had this year. The Bengals were at the bottom of the barrel in their division last season (4-12). The Texans were tied for last (6-10). This year, they find themselves in the playoffs. Give credit where credit is due, to be where they are after where they were is no small task. This game is going to come down to two things, run defense and the twelfth man, with more emphasis on the former. last week Ray Rice ran circles around the Bengals, almost 200 yards of them. While Arian Foster is out of the picture, Ben Tate is more than capable of making Cincy's defensive line look like Swiss cheese. These two met earlier this season, in what was a very tight game. This was a hard one to pick. But the edge goes to Houston. Texans 24, Bengals 17.

Detroit at New Orleans: Drew Brees. Any questions? They blew them out earlier in the year. They'll do it again. I gahrahntee! Saints 42, Lions 20

Atlanta at New York: The Falcons took advantage of the mismatches on their schedule this year and there were plenty of them. Had their schedule been more difficult, they might not be where they are today. That is not to say that they are not a talented team. They have a three-receiver set that is top notch, a Pro-Bowl caliber quarterback and one of the best running backs in the game. However, the bulk of their losses come from teams who finished above .500. The Giants have had their ups and downs this season. But they are heating up and coming together as a unit at the right time. The Falcons will look to establish their running game early and take the Giants pass rush, which has been ferocious over the last few weeks, out of the equation. Both teams secondaries will be put to the test. The Giants will need to shut down the run and keep the lanes closed. This will be a high-scoring, aerial type game. Ultimately, the more experienced quarterback with the home-field advantage will make the difference -- and don't forget those awesome, little rally towels. Giants 35, Falcons 27

Pittsburgh at Denver: I would love to see "Tebow Time" infect this game. But there are a few key things that will not see that come into fruition. First off, the Broncos have been been pretty bad at home this season. They are currently on a three-game losing streak, which if they were playing any other team, at any other time, might work in their favor. However, they are going up against Ben Roethlisberger, a Super Bowl winning quarterback who knows how to win a playoff game. True, he is suffering with an ankle injury. But you can bet your last dollar that he will be ready come game time. Even though Tebow is a mile high closer to God than most other quarterbacks in the league, I don't see his prayers being answered this week. Steelers 45, Denver 13

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

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Bah, you just stole my picks from Mike's column

and where’s this 170-86 record coming from, huh? How do we know?

But seriously, I agree with you, HOU should run, run, run over Cinci, I don’t think DET can hang with NO and I think Pitt D beats Timmy and The Tebettes 5 shades of purple and orange

by TNYFBG on Jan 5, 2012 1:11 PM EST reply actions  

Lions

already showed they can hang with NO.

by BLUEYOU on Jan 5, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

3rd Quarter

It was a TD game in the 3rd q. Not many teams in that position in the superdome this season.

by BLUEYOU on Jan 5, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe Suh will stomp Brees arm

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

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

SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16

by trueblue63 on Jan 5, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

haha

then suh will goto roger goodell and “apologize”

JPP is the kraken

by GiantBeing on Jan 5, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions  

The last few weeks I have...

..kept my picks on my Twitter feed.
Before that, they can be found on the last site I wrote for.
I used to pit myself against the ESPN panel.
I beat all of them this year.
I won’t link the old place here out of respect for Ed.

by Sean Kerr on Jan 5, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions  

you gotta get Ed

to show you how to do the direct follow button like he has. I don’t remember seeing the link there before or I probably already would have. I like the little imbed that TAWD (I think) found yesterday that when you blockquote off SI, it automatically links to the full article on their site, being the parent company of SBN.

Sneaky little hobbitses. Wicked, tricksy, false!

by TNYFBG on Jan 5, 2012 1:59 PM EST up reply actions  

wait now you do have it...

…sometimes… WTF is going on here?

by TNYFBG on Jan 5, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I've 'morphed' into that watching almost every game this year...

"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 5, 2012 2:30 PM EST up reply actions  

thats the face of

andy reid and jason garrett when they learned the giants would win the nfc east.

JPP is the kraken

by GiantBeing on Jan 5, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

if you can't beat ESPN you should just stay quiet

my wife beat everybody from ESPN this year.

nygmen123: Again, without Vick or Maclin, or Cromartie. Injuries don't seem to bother them. They just bring in guys to make plays
nygmen123: Stopped the Pats on the first series. Planted Brady twice. Guess what gang? This team isn't quitting. Or making excuses.
Simms-McC: Yeah -- I wish the Giants were more like the Eagles
nygmen123: In intensity and fight? Right now, so do I.
EAGLES LOSE, 38-20.

by Simms-McConkey on Jan 5, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Their highest guy was 167!

That would have been 5th place in my 9-person pool (WITH THREE WIVES!)

Frankly, 170 is the cutoff for good. You and me hit it. Those clowns had guys in the 150s!! That’s just clownish.

nygmen123: Again, without Vick or Maclin, or Cromartie. Injuries don't seem to bother them. They just bring in guys to make plays
nygmen123: Stopped the Pats on the first series. Planted Brady twice. Guess what gang? This team isn't quitting. Or making excuses.
Simms-McC: Yeah -- I wish the Giants were more like the Eagles
nygmen123: In intensity and fight? Right now, so do I.
EAGLES LOSE, 38-20.

by Simms-McConkey on Jan 5, 2012 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Good picks..although I'll be praying the Lions upset the Saints..

That would give me a boner..

"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 5, 2012 1:15 PM EST reply actions  

Don't the Lions usually eat the Saints?

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

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

SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16

by trueblue63 on Jan 5, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

lol

Romans were known to do this

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

by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 5, 2012 2:23 PM EST up reply actions  

One of them went into the lions den

and came out with a new coat.

I got a GIF for that!

by Fester McDougal on Jan 5, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Ha

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 5, 2012 11:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Sean, check out Mikeys thread to see..

What the loser has to do…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..."

by Bobbiblue on Jan 5, 2012 1:18 PM EST reply actions  

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..."

by Bobbiblue on Jan 5, 2012 2:09 PM EST up reply actions  

BOCK, bock bockbock

Show some stones about your picks!

I got a GIF for that!

by Fester McDougal on Jan 5, 2012 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Ha!..ouch!!

"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 5, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions  

This tread would be tearing it up

If you had taken the Falcons….

I got a GIF for that!

by Fester McDougal on Jan 5, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions  

"I says, I says..So's you want to be a Rooster,boy!!"

"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 5, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

nice foghorn ref.

by TNYFBG on Jan 5, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions  

im hunting wabbits

JPP is the kraken

by GiantBeing on Jan 5, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

hey

its shady mccoy

JPP is the kraken

by GiantBeing on Jan 5, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Steelers 45? againt Denver’s D? don’t think so, unless the Steelers D scores 2 or 3 times or gets turnovers in the Broncos end.

Shoot the puck Barry!!!

by dsteak on Jan 5, 2012 1:27 PM EST reply actions  

At first

I was with you, but then I looked up their 2011 record. In 4 of their losses they’ve given up 49, 45, 41, and 40 points. Ouch. Their defense has kept them in games this year for sure, but against elite teams they’ve been victimized more than once this season.

by rzor on Jan 5, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Cincy and Lions' defenses are underrated. Hey Look out! ( A-la O.J Simpson's voice)

Ndhamakung Suh will have a say in it.

So Cincy, Lions , Ggggggmen, Steelers

by Bavaro 89 on Jan 5, 2012 1:31 PM EST reply actions  

I don't know how good the Lion D is

they gave up +40 to the Back-up lead Packers “B team”

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

by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 5, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions  

They got 'The Somping Suh' back...

"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 5, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions  

*stomping

"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 5, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

so I expect a few 15 yard penalities in the Saints favor

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

by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 5, 2012 2:28 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Rut-ro...good point..

"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 5, 2012 2:28 PM EST up reply actions  

I tied for first place on the week 17 picks

with one lose, put missed on the points of the Giant game as the tie-breaker. Needed 6 more points scored!

I got a GIF for that!

by Fester McDougal on Jan 5, 2012 1:36 PM EST reply actions  

overrating Atlanta's running game

As I commented in the other thread, Football Outsiders pegs Michael Turner as one of the most overrated running backs in the NFL since he joined the Falcons — despite all the yards he’s racked up, FO rates him, and Atlanta’s running game overall, as below average, worse than the Giants: (http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamoff). How? I’m guessing Atlanta hasn’t faced too many strong run defenses and Turner accumulates a lot of yards in not very crucial situations.

However, they rank Atlanta’s pass offense as just behind the Giants, and their defense (especially the run defense) as very good. Double however, I noticed that Atlanta gave up over 6 yards/carry in the 3 games prior to their finale against wretched TB. Bottom line this seems like a matchup between 2 very similar teams.

by hankwebb on Jan 5, 2012 1:37 PM EST reply actions  

Every time I see Eli's head, I can't help but think of....

The Flinstones, and the alien dude, I think his name was Gazoo

by Jimmy Orange on Jan 5, 2012 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

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..."

by Bobbiblue on Jan 5, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha!!!geezus!!..but Gazoo smiles too much...

"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 5, 2012 2:16 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL

Couldn’t dress him up in a little blue and put #10 on him?

by Jimmy Orange on Jan 5, 2012 2:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Every time I see him without it

I think of Milhouse from the Simpsons.

by Bavaro 89 on Jan 5, 2012 2:19 PM EST up reply actions  

"Omaha!!!!!"

"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 5, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions  

How crazy would it be if Eli ended with more rings than Peyton?

Even if it doesn’t happen this year, you have to think Eli will have at least several more playoff runs, where as Peyton’s career might be over.

Go Giants!

by rich316 on Jan 5, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

How many does Peyton have?

Nets Mets Giants All day Every day.
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by netsareboss on Jan 5, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions  

hey

more of you need to sign up for my playoff fantasy league…I think only two BBVers are in
no limit to how many players

by Mike Farley on Jan 5, 2012 2:31 PM EST reply actions  

Donde esta?

"The saddest thing in life is wasted talent"

by Larry Soprano on Jan 5, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions  

A general LOL!!!!!!!!!!..for all of the above!!!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..."

by Bobbiblue on Jan 5, 2012 2:43 PM EST reply actions  

Those Philly people should be exterminated...

That’s just hateful and stupid..Is there anyone with a brain in that City????…That is the most disgusting place I’ve ever been to..

"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 5, 2012 3:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahaha!!

"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 5, 2012 5:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm betting they get busted

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

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

SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16

by trueblue63 on Jan 5, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Neither do us Veterans..

"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 5, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions  

he's an idiot and already admitted it on Facebook

but what an elaborate plot. pay a bum to spray them w/ water only to sneak attack them.

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Jan 5, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

modern day tough guys are stupid people

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 5, 2012 11:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Typical Scumbag Philthy Fans

I wish that cop was packing!

Your my Boy Blue!!!!!

by TuckU on Jan 5, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

I think

The same logic of “we wouldn’t be here if we had a tougher schedule” can be applied to you guys as well. I read recently that you all were 1-3 against winning teams while we were 2-4.

Pretty even there.

"NLDS or bust" - Bobby Cox

by DopeFalcons on Jan 5, 2012 3:46 PM EST reply actions  

In my opinion it doesn't matter how you make it in..I don't buy that 'Tougher Schedule' horseshit either..

Both our seasons start again on Sunday..That’s all that matters..What happened the past 16 weeks is ancient history..

"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 5, 2012 3:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, the Giants did have 5 more wins against 8-8 teams

and the Giants were the reason those teams did not have winning records so…there’s a little more there than meets the eye. I think the Falcons beat 1 8-8 team.

Also –
Giants: Strength of Schedule .520, Strength of Victory .465 vs. Falcons: SoS .480, SoV .375

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

by blains2000 on Jan 5, 2012 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Found this.....Small World
Question: Who’s the most famous person in your cell phone?

Victor Cruz: Other than my teammates, I’m going to go with JR Smith from the Denver Nuggets. We played AAU ball together, that’s my dude right there.

Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready

by BrooklynNets12 on Jan 5, 2012 4:15 PM EST reply actions  

In China?

Nets Mets Giants All day Every day.
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NY Giants Tribute

by netsareboss on Jan 5, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I already won

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 5, 2012 11:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Eli

Eli has matured into a more confident QB. More mobile and more accurate.
Looks to me he has two personalities, on the outside he looks meek and mild, but on the inside
he is a fierce warrior ready to strike with the most deadly weapon, the football.

by Olddiehard on Jan 5, 2012 7:27 PM EST reply actions  

He's certainly the toughest QB I have seen in a very long time..

And yes his game is light years better than last year…He might be as demonstrative and animated as some QBs..but his players know when he’s pissed just by the stare he gives them…Sometimes leadership doesn’t require hollering and yelling..It can be achieved subtley…

"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 5, 2012 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

He looks like the guy you should be able to take

in a one on one hoops game, and when it’s over you say, “2 out of 3?” I don’t know if it’s toughness so much as he’s just a gamer, a “let’s play” kind of guy who rises up just past what the other guy throws at him.

He’s like the guy on the golf course who makes 4’s when you make a 5, and when you finally throw up a 4, he makes a 3. He’s not the slickest, not the best, not the proto-typical anything – he just knows he can find a way to top you.

"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver

by Dick J on Jan 5, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes Sir..

"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 5, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

agreed - he's that guy that always seems to be a little better than you are

at anything, but you don’t get pissed at him cause he just gets by you and gives you that aww shucks I was lucky grin. The thing you never know is that he practiced over and over again to make it look so natural and easy.

by maraman on Jan 5, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

This one is funnier than hell!!

"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 5, 2012 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

This is a great one.

He has more of those coming to him.

by BB1156 on Jan 5, 2012 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Quick!

Football Cops gif…NAO!

You mean to tell me there isn't ONE photoshopped image of Optimus Prime with a New York Giants logo?? RIDICULOUS!!

by EnWhySee on Jan 5, 2012 7:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Off topic...

but i just realized that Osi has 9 sacks in 9 games this year. He also has 25 tackles.

not that is some great number or anything (the tackles) but you amortize that over a 16 game season…and you essentially have Jason Babin, but with probably more Forced Fumbles, 2 less sacks, and prolly a handful more tackles.

why are more teams not showing interest in him? I know JR took him off the trade block in the off season, and of course this year was kinda injury filled, but how does he not have solid value to a team looking for a Pass Rusher?!?

He’s got what? 1 year left w/ the Giants? If JR doesn’t get A LOT in return I say bring him back and let Fewell work him in as a situation pass rushed (Like I said in pre season!!!) and let JPP and Tuck start.

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Jan 5, 2012 7:58 PM EST reply actions  

I'm not sure I'd like to see Osi go...

"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 5, 2012 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Osi is a very good player..

…the only problem is that he is injury prone.

by Sean Kerr on Jan 5, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Ha!!..tape the finger up in a metal splint..and get your ass back out there!!..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..."

by Bobbiblue on Jan 5, 2012 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Just don't type like this: @##$$$#%$$#@..Do that and your in trouble!!

"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 5, 2012 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Need to hit the right keys..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..."

by Bobbiblue on Jan 5, 2012 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I am totally unqualified for texting..my fingers are too big...

I tried texting my oldest Son: Hub Yub doobing,..Juagged tohutgh I woobla clhckbla innnnnnnn anb seeeeeeeeb haw yooob doobing..
I got a call in 2 minutes…“Dad are you alright !!”..haha..Enough of that shit for me…I have one of those HTC gizmos..I can’t hardly dial a phone number..One time I was dialing away and the the only numbers that showed were 911…I had to apologize…Now my wife loaded every number she could think of into the voice feature..so I press one button and say “Call Joe Blow”..works like a champ..

"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 5, 2012 9:25 PM EST up reply actions  

ha

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 5, 2012 11:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Funny how there were almost as many "let Osi go" voices

as there were members of the “bury Perry” choir. When he’s been healthy this year he gets to the QB, period. He’s sounding a lot different when quoted these days – and did you see him with the big smile standing next to Coughlin in the locker room after the ’boys game?

Why don’t we want this man on our team in 2012?

"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver

by Dick J on Jan 5, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I was one of those guys

in fact, i was banging the JPP drum even during the lockout.

I still don’t think he’s a starting DE on this team. BUT, anyone can see the value in his “craft”.

question is, can the Giants put the opposing offense in enough Passing situation that you can justify bringing Osi back @ 4 Mill (or whatever it is) while you still give JPP and Tuck their “starter” reps.

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Jan 5, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm with Sean about the health and locker room cancer potential re: contracts

Maybe that limited his value…Reese knows these things, I’m sure.

About the reps – I didn’t hear any complaining last Sunday night. With injuries, multiple defensive packages, and a pass happy NFL (see the Jints 2012 sked), there will be ample opportunities for everyone to get their snaps.

If the numbers work out and the other problem areas can be addressed, bring Osi back. A wealth of “get the QB” talent is exactly what a defense needs in today’s NFL.

"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver

by Dick J on Jan 5, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

well that's the kicker...

Osi…it seems, has realized that he is not a starting DE w/ JPP and Tuck here.

NOW, does that mean he’s happy coming back for his final season in a back up situation? I know that it’s concievable that he will get enough snaps, but who’s to say for sure? who’s to say he even wants to do that?

I’m not saying cut the guy, that’s just stupid, but i was advocating that JR not move an inch or pay him a cent more. In hind sight, i think that was still a smart decision. Fact is, Osi did play this year, but he didnt’ play a lot.

I think if someone makes a good offer, JR should listen.

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Jan 5, 2012 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Osi said

not something I plan on continuing

not sure if he was referring to playing on 29 snaps or playing LDE. Osi is not going to be happy being a 3rd down or passing situation DE.

Perry Fewell Stinks!

by GMen56-11 on Jan 6, 2012 1:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't think Osi has ever had a problem with his coach or his teammates..He probably

Shot his mouth off publicly about the contractual stuff..but he has always been a gamer on the field..

"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 5, 2012 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

So much of this stuff needs to play out over time

The product on the field in week 13 is often nothing like the team had at the end of the previous campaign or even at the start of training camp.

I love to coach the team from my couch (and yes, I usually do have to tell them what to do like every other BBV’er), but I trust the gm with the personnel moves. Reese will get the players we need to continue the Coughlin success era (thought I’d put that in in case anyone’s in the mood to debate TC tonight).

"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver

by Dick J on Jan 5, 2012 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Choose one:

a. He was an angry Italian from the neighborhood who needed to blame others
b. He yearned for the pre-1963 glory days
c. He believed getting rid of the old legends was a mistake
d. WORST OF ALL – Allie lost to the Jets in the 1969 preseason!

"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver

by Dick J on Jan 5, 2012 8:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Regarding choice "d"

I’m not sure how many BBV’ers realize what a blow that 1969 game was to old guard fans like my dad and his generation. They did not appreciate the Jets, Namath, the Broadway Joe stuff, etc.

For a lot of us the victory on Christmas Eve was more than just making Rex eat crow, or even moving a step closer to the playoffs. Old demons get exorcized every time we one up Gang Green

"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver

by Dick J on Jan 5, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions  

That's enough to make a man sign off for the evening!

"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver

by Dick J on Jan 5, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Good Gawd almighty!!!hahaha!!!

No wonder his wife’s feet were sticking out of the car window..She was trying to keep that lard butt out of the car…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..."

by Bobbiblue on Jan 5, 2012 9:15 PM EST up reply actions  

holy fug

I go do stuff for a few hours, I come back, and this is what I find? Good Lord, man, if you can post that, I think Fester’s entitled to drop some gorgeous naked broads on us

by TNYFBG on Jan 5, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah man..No wonder there is problems in their locker room..

They have a giant lard-butted Sanduski in there…

"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 5, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

i just

regurgitated my dinner. then santonio came and cleaned it up.

JPP is the kraken

by GiantBeing on Jan 5, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks, I didn't start watching the Giants until 67.

I thought they were an entertaining team then with Tarkington and stuck by them ever since.

by maraman on Jan 5, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Fran the Man

One of the very few legit stars the team had during the 18 year playoff drought

"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver

by Dick J on Jan 5, 2012 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Allie Sherman could never field an offense to save his ass..

Sam Huff used to run off the field and tell the offense: “Hold them !!”

"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 5, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess Bobbi agrees with my 5th grade bus driver

"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver

by Dick J on Jan 5, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I sure do Dick J...

"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 5, 2012 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Well while I can't disagree with Sean..He has been injury prone..

But we also have to remember is that he had no chance to re-hab due to the lock-out..I really think if he had that he wouldn’t have been as hurt as he has been (except for the ankle of course)..Same goes for Tuck..No access to the facilities and trainers..

"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 5, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I still think that...

There WAS some conversation with JR about POSSIBLY reworking his contract this year.

by Jimmy Orange on Jan 5, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Always liked Osi on the field

but passed few years he has been a whinny annoying piece of crap of the field.
He needs to lose the attitude and be happy he’s getting paid millions of dollars to do what he loves. Dam I’d be happy if someone would pay me minimum wage to snowboard.

Your my Boy Blue!!!!!

by TuckU on Jan 5, 2012 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Prior to getting hurt

Osi had 1 sack in 4 games.

Perry Fewell Stinks!

by GMen56-11 on Jan 6, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Den = Done

I took KC in week 17 because I realized that the Tebow Train had derailed… Now they’ve been destryoyes by the Pats and Bills and shut down to 3 points by KC.

Teams have figured it out. Tebow time is up.

Bengals, 20-14 over Texans
Saints, 44-31 over Lions
Falcons, 31-24 over Giants
Steelers, 27-10 over Broncos

nygmen123: Again, without Vick or Maclin, or Cromartie. Injuries don't seem to bother them. They just bring in guys to make plays
nygmen123: Stopped the Pats on the first series. Planted Brady twice. Guess what gang? This team isn't quitting. Or making excuses.
Simms-McC: Yeah -- I wish the Giants were more like the Eagles
nygmen123: In intensity and fight? Right now, so do I.
EAGLES LOSE, 38-20.

by Simms-McConkey on Jan 5, 2012 8:38 PM EST reply actions  

not liking the Giants chances huh?

I can see the Falcons giving the Giants a lot of issues actually….I mean if the Giants can come off the ball early and stop the run it could be a long day. You’re passing game doesn’t have to do much when that happens and you can still get a good game from your secondary but a play here or there by Gonzalez, White, JJ,and you could some serious problems.

ATL likes to eat up the clock, run the ball….They’re a solid team and I don’t think Giants fans are giving them enough credit.

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Jan 5, 2012 8:43 PM EST up reply actions  

English for the old and text-challenged, please!

"Allie Sherman wrecked the Giants!" - my 5th grade bus driver

by Dick J on Jan 5, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions  

ha!

I had no clue what that was…lol

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Jan 5, 2012 8:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahaha!!..

"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 5, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

HA!

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 5, 2012 11:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Matt Ryan is one cool customer

Never seen a year like this for QB’s.

by Jimmy Orange on Jan 5, 2012 8:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Quite true..

…not only did a QB break Marino’s record..TWO of them did…and Eli was very close to it….so was Stafford.

by Sean Kerr on Jan 5, 2012 8:49 PM EST up reply actions  

stafford

feels snubbed, but eli is the iron man

JPP is the kraken

by GiantBeing on Jan 5, 2012 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Simms!!!!..No!!!!...Shame on you!!!

"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 5, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I will assume this is reverse jinx type stuff and let it pass

but I do agree, I think they’ve figured out the Tebow offensive. Either that or brought in the local high school coach since it’s just been so long since they’ve dealt with that style.

by TNYFBG on Jan 5, 2012 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah Tebow is done..Teams have that act all figured out..

He can’t throw and now he can’t run…So that’s a wrap…Their only hope is that ’Humphead’s ankle still hurts..They have a good defense..Which by the way, deserves more credit for that brief winning streak than Tebow does.

"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 5, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahaha!!..Directly connected to the Fart Blimp for fueling..and NO matches allowed in that room!!

"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 5, 2012 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Hmmm..Thanks!!..That's a few steps up from the equipment I have been using...

"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 5, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Where do I order that tiered shitter??...

"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 5, 2012 11:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahahaha!!!

"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 5, 2012 11:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Boooooooooooooooooooo

And some more Boooooooooooo

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

by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 5, 2012 11:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

+ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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 6, 2012 12:00 AM EST up reply actions  

I had a buddy that always bet against the Giants

for him it was win win. He was happy if the Giants won. If the Giants lost his pained was dulled because he won money.

Perry Fewell Stinks!

by GMen56-11 on Jan 6, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions  

What with all the cloak and dagger stuff?

We share all at BBV…I gave a guy my social security number just the other day. His name was ‘IDgrabber$$’.

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 6, 2012 12:03 AM EST up reply actions  

HA...

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 6, 2012 12:28 AM EST up reply actions  

ha

trend-setters rule

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 6, 2012 12:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Eagles fan

Just wanted to stop and say good luck this weekend hope ya’ll do well. I think a lot of people beat up on the NFC east this year. But every team here had to play each other twice, New England 13-3, San Fran 13-3 once, and Giants had to play Green Bay and the Eagles played Atl.. That is 7 games against playoff caliber teams. Plus each team had to deal with injuries to key players. I think that the seasons has prepped the Giants better for the playoffs more than most people think.

by emtmess on Jan 6, 2012 1:46 AM EST reply actions  

Thank you emtmess an Eagles fan

The division had a lot of ups and downs this year. All 4 teams’ schedules were tough. We will be okay this week. Seems you will be rooting for us.

by BB1156 on Jan 6, 2012 1:51 AM EST up reply actions  

Perry Fewel on no huddle this coming game:
“We’ve faced no huddle all year, we know it will be an up-tempo offense, we know it will be run-pass option,” Fewell said. “We just have to get our hands in the dirt and play as fast as we can possibly play and disrupt the timing of the run and the pass.”

by BB1156 on Jan 6, 2012 1:51 AM EST reply actions  

Haa

Thx for the love from philly my man.. I find it crazy how much these atl fans and analyst are taking the giants and since when is the nfc east the worst division in football. Freaking bill cowher 2-3 weeks ago “any team in the nfc east will be one and done in the playoffs” honestly wether it was us philly or dal id think wed take atlanta specially with them on the road.

by Giants36 on Jan 6, 2012 2:40 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

Gmen

All i gotta say is this week and the state of our team im glad this the week the playoffs start. I wanna say and see 07 all over again but hey its a new year different team but we are gellin at the right time and i will be there sunday to watch eli’s first home playoff win. Let goo gmen all day baby

by Giants36 on Jan 6, 2012 2:43 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

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