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Giants Vs. Falcons: 'Five Things To Watch'

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Less than two days until the kickoff of New York Giants vs. Atlanta Falcons in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs. While you wait anxiously for Sunday, here are my 'Five Things To Watch' during the game.

See what you agree -- or disagree -- with.

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1. Victor Cruz vs. Brent Grimes: I keep hearing from the Atlanta faithful about how the diminutive Grimes is the perfect guy to shut down Cruz. Well, we will see on Sunday. PFF gives Grimes the second-highest +/- grade in the league this season behind Darrelle Revis of the New York Jets. We know the Giants need plays from Cruz and Hakeem Nicks to win the game, so this match-up is critical.

2. Can The Giants Control The Atlanta Running Game? Michael Turner is the best running back the Giants have faced in quite a while -- and he might be the best back they have faced all season. Run defense has not been an issue lately, though it was earlier in the season. The Giants must control the running game on Sunday. If they can't, Atlanta's offense will march up and down the field all day.

3. The Giants Pass Rush: The Giants have to release the Kracken, as they have the past couple of weeks. Of course, to be able to do that, they must first accomplish No. 2. It is that pass rush that keys the defense, and it has to do to Matt Ryan of Atlanta what it did to Tony Romo of Dallas a week ago.

4. Special Teams Play: These two special teams units appear to be pretty much dead even. Can one of them make a game-changing play?

5. The MetLife Stadium Crowd: In this week's 'Friday Five' Pat Traina of Inside Football said the crowd Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys was "simply amazing." Without the long-running rivalry with the Cowboys to stoke the fire, can Giants' fans bring that kind of passion again? We'll see, because we know Giants' fans do have a reputation -- deserved or not -- for sometimes sitting on their hands, or turning on their team.

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We know the DE rotation will play well and have a huge impact.

When it comes to stopping the run the DTs – Linval and Canty had better play well.

Atlanta’s offense is tough to stop. IMO the Giants will give up some rushing yards but slow the Falcom passing game to a larger degree. Turner may get 75 – 100 yards but Ryan gets only one TD pass.

Manning beats that.

Giants 27-17

Bring lawyers, guns and money to get me out of this one! Stand in the Fire.

by MSP Giant on Jan 6, 2012 4:02 PM EST reply actions  

Good lineup

Yes They will have to go big more often to stop Turner.
I like the 4 DEs on the line but with Turner back there we will need the big guys on the line and the Lbers to play closer to the line

by BLUEYOU on Jan 6, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions  

As for the 1st point, why would Atlanta match-up Grimes with Cruz?

I feel as though the key for the offense will be the performance of the receiver not covered by Grimes. Whether that be Nicks or Cruz, he will have to make a big impact.

MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.

by Maxyboy on Jan 6, 2012 4:05 PM EST reply actions  

Flubber

Definitely flubber

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 6, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

supposedly a size thing

Dunta is bigger, better to cover Nicks, Grimes faster, smaller, quicker, more like Cruz = better to cover Cruz, or so they say…

by TNYFBG on Jan 6, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions  

If Robinson goes for a big hit he'll be vulnerable against our guys

They make a living breaking tackles

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 6, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Rec'd

i want to hear that noise all the way into Phoenix AZ.

Let’s Go Giants!

by BB1156 on Jan 6, 2012 11:55 PM EST up reply actions  

No Huddle

I hope the Giant D has worked up a plan if the falcons use a no huddle.

by maraman on Jan 6, 2012 4:06 PM EST reply actions  

owwwww crampz

"I like prime rib, and I'd love to win a Super Bowl" -Andy Reid

by nyg94 on Jan 6, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Rushing D

I’m not concerned about the rushing D. They’ve been good the 2nd half of the season. The shut down Gore and Murray until Murray got hurt.

Perry Fewell Stinks!

by GMen56-11 on Jan 6, 2012 4:08 PM EST reply actions  

If Grimes shuts down either Cruz or Nicks, it would be nice to see Manningham and Ballard step up.

Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, and Sidney Crosby are all called overrated yet prove time and time again why they are not.

by ineliitrust on Jan 6, 2012 4:13 PM EST reply actions  

if Grimes shuts down Cruz or Nicks

we will see the ball go to Cruz or Nicks. And Brent friggin Grimes isn’t taking Cruz or Nicks out the game, especially if Dream is healthy.

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

by Rorschach44 on Jan 6, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Hope they put Grimes on Cruz....

and good luck covering Nicks with the rest.

by NYGFan777 on Jan 6, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Manningham

In my mind is definitely the X factor of the offense. If he’s healthy and avoid one of his mental midget moments he could break this thing wide open.

3 wide set

Grimes on Cruz… it wouldn’t be shutdown, but he would be limited.

Double Nicks that’s 3DB’s outta of the picture leaving a safety and LB’s on Manningham, Ballard and the RB’s including Hynoski outta the backfield.

Can a safety or 3rd CB really stay with Mario? Can the LB’s make the right reads on Ballard v the RB’s in the flat?

I don’t know, but that’s what I’ll be watching for when Eli and co. are on the field

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Jan 6, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions  

They run zone schemes, seems to me the whole Grimes on Cruz thing is over done

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 6, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions  

i really hope so

Eli will tear a soft zone apart.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7EwHVOescY

by baadfish on Jan 7, 2012 8:54 AM EST up reply actions  

I've said it all week..MM is our 'Sleeper'..Flying in under the radar..

Mark my words he is going to have a great day..

"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 6, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Is he healthy?

I can’t remember him targeted once last week.

Now in section 133.

by Last year in Sec 127 on Jan 6, 2012 4:52 PM EST up reply actions  

They said he's good to go..that's all I need to hear...Not sure about Ballard, tho

They were supposed to check him out today..

"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 6, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I believed ya last week Bobbi

so I’ll roll with ya again this week.

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Jan 6, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions  

yea Manningham's a beast

that he’s basically an afterthought…lol.

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

by Rorschach44 on Jan 6, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions  

He won't be this week..

"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 6, 2012 5:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Turner Best Back the Gmen Have Faced?

No way. Turner is good back, but he’s probably two tiers below Shady McCoy…

by Aceholioo on Jan 6, 2012 4:13 PM EST reply actions  

Gore

is also better than Turner

Perry Fewell Stinks!

by GMen56-11 on Jan 6, 2012 4:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha!!..Past 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 6, 2012 4:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Do they still exist in a dream world according to you?

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

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by nywins42 on Jan 6, 2012 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

It was all of Dream.....

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

by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 6, 2012 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine

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

by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 6, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

You type fast

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by nywins42 on Jan 6, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Hanging pictures on the wall...

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by nywins42 on Jan 6, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Smoking deew and bamboo sippin' on Private Stock

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

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by nywins42 on Jan 6, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions  

I win

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

by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 6, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Ha...

I can’t believe we just had a blazing freestyle collaboration. We all just came up with that all on our own!

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by nywins42 on Jan 6, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions  

it's also essential in this week of build up

to remind those ATL crunk-heads that old school East Coast gangsta takes a back seat to no one.

by TNYFBG on Jan 6, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions  

go on their site titled soemthing about d block

i gave them a history lesson as to who dblock is and why their linebackers probably refer to themselves as D-Block

by The Blood of Eli on Jan 6, 2012 4:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Love Dblock...

Jada kills it

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by nywins42 on Jan 6, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions  

We sure don't!

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by nywins42 on Jan 6, 2012 4:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Smokin' w**d and bamboo, sippin' on private stock

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

by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 6, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL!!!..to all of this!!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 6, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Tuck Osi and JPP are "The Three Amigos"

"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 6, 2012 4:45 PM EST up reply actions  

One can only dream...

The world would be a far better place without the Eagles.

by mypisceannature on Jan 7, 2012 7:48 AM EST up reply actions  

McCoy and Lynch

JPP, ELI,
sipping drinks in Hawaii

by 27Tango on Jan 6, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

that JPP pose reminds me way too much of Roy Williams first down gesture

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

by Rorschach44 on Jan 6, 2012 4:15 PM EST reply actions  

If your calling him a copycat..I'll let you go tell him...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 6, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

If he watched football besides his own tape, I'd say he's copying

but we know from interviews he doesn’t even like to watch it lol.

Go Giants!

by rich316 on Jan 6, 2012 6:07 PM EST up 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 6, 2012 6:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Beats me..but not as bad as Mark Gasteneaus used to be..He was an idiot...

Klecko would sack a guy and just walk back to the huddle..MG had to act like an ass for 30 seconds…

"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 6, 2012 4:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Klecko

Should have been a Giant

by Carson Lives! on Jan 6, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions  

+73

Perry Fewell Stinks!

by GMen56-11 on Jan 6, 2012 7:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Amen to 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..."

by Bobbiblue on Jan 6, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I was stunned he did that...

sure looked ugly…but loved the sack

JPP, ELI,
sipping drinks in Hawaii

by 27Tango on Jan 6, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

He and Bradshaw

seemed to have adopted that arms out like a wing pose.

I have chosen to view it as a double mock to those two hated teams in green that they eliminated on that same Sunday.

"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson

No more score predictions...

by tommy d. on Jan 6, 2012 10:52 PM EST up reply actions  

I like the Tuck

little bow with Canty

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 6, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

a lot better than Osi's

JPP, ELI,
sipping drinks in Hawaii

by 27Tango on Jan 6, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Why isn't Grimes an All Pro?

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 4:16 PM EST reply actions  

missed games

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Jan 6, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah...makes sense

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by nywins42 on Jan 6, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Missed too many games to be seriously considered

Blue is the color of melancholy and honesty
Green is the color of inexperience, envy and nausea.

by roguetrader on Jan 6, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

thanks

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by nywins42 on Jan 6, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

cuz he's Brent Grimes.

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

by Rorschach44 on Jan 6, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

ha

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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 4:19 PM EST up reply actions  

rec'd

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 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  

it's Grimey..

sorry..big Simpsons snob

I don't need birthdays. I buy myself everything I need and because of my drinking its often a surprise

by ItsaToomah on Jan 6, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha

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

Tom Coughlin: "Respect all. Fear none."

by GhostDini on Jan 6, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions  

I just don't see them handling all of our wideouts and deal with Ballard and Co.

They are up for a huge challenge…Also, we’ve shutdown every good running back in the league this year and left a few of them for dead..They need to do the same Sunday…But they need to be ready to face all their RBs not just Turner..i.e. They knocked McMurray out but let Jones run all over them..So they need to prepare for all of 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 6, 2012 4:16 PM EST reply actions  

Shady

ran for 128 and 113 against us.

Perry Fewell Stinks!

by GMen56-11 on Jan 6, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions  

True...

"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 6, 2012 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

for real

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by nywins42 on Jan 6, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions  

we actually shut him down

for the majority of the second eagles game. he picked up all his yards on one long run at the end of the game when the game was already over.

so the stats are misleading for the 2nd game but yes – he tore us a new one in the first.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7EwHVOescY

by baadfish on Jan 7, 2012 8:58 AM EST up reply actions  

I don't see us stopping Julio, White, and Gonzalez either....

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 6, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions  

But Jets ran the ball well

So did Murray before breaking his ankle.

And don’t forget R. Bush (103 yds), F. Jackson (121), M. Lynch.(98).

Giants run defense hasn’t been consistently stout.

by IRememberRocky on Jan 6, 2012 10:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Live or die by the D-line

Not just pressure, as I think they will get to Ryan enough to disrupt the passing game (hopefully) but maintain gap control and wrap up the RB when they get there.

The other factor- Listen to Boley- he will make the calls and audibles all day, and he’s not so far removed from ATL. Again here’s hoping he can read Ryan like a book. That could be our biggest advantage.

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Jan 6, 2012 4:22 PM EST reply actions  

Im not sure Matt Ryan played with Boley

Kiwi did for 2 years so he would be the one who knows Matt’s tendencies.

But i would rely on coaches for that not really players.

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

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

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

by Blue Gates on Jan 6, 2012 4:31 PM EST up reply actions  

2008 Boley played with Matty

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

by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 6, 2012 4:34 PM EST up reply actions  

same O coordinator?

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Jan 6, 2012 4:37 PM EST up reply actions  

answering my own question

yes, it’s Mularky. who has been there since 08.

Boley won’t know it all, but there may be a few key plays that he has diagnosed, that could effect the game.

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Jan 6, 2012 4:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah he played with both..

"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 6, 2012 4:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Points 2 & 3 are very important

I would also add:
Can the Giants run the effectively? Eli can score without a good running game but having one makes it a lot easier.

Will KG continue to make more use of the short pass as he did in the first half last week?I think doing that makes the offense more consistent.

Will PF go back to the three man rush? The obvious answer would be no but sometimes coaches outsmart themselves.

by G-FANinFL on Jan 6, 2012 4:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

The main thing to watch....... IS MATHIAS KIWINUKA!

im sure the back will be his responsibility mainly, he has a great game, which he will….then we win.

Look for him to be all over the field especially the backfield.

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

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

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

by Blue Gates on Jan 6, 2012 4:25 PM EST reply actions  

Good call.

"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson

No more score predictions...

by tommy d. on Jan 6, 2012 10:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Point 2 seems the biggest

stop the run, make them throw more… but the pass rush will be waiting to dig in

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

by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 6, 2012 4:26 PM EST reply actions  

yup

they’ll get theirs against our 2ndary either way, if we can limit the run to, say, 20 for 80, I think we’ll have enough shots to tee off on MR

by TNYFBG on Jan 6, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Getting ahead early

will also help in the pin your ears back and go get him D Line play.

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Jan 6, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions  

im terrified for Aaron Ross

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

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

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

by Blue Gates on Jan 6, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions  

he's gonna need help over the top

which means Kenny Phillips will assume his position in northern Pennsylvania for the majority of the game.

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Jan 6, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Hes gonna need help period

I like Ross but there isnt a route he cant be beat with.

And Julio doesnt really go over top, he catches slants and things like that and takes it the distance.

Dont get me wrong he can but with KP and Rolle back there i can see them going with the quick throw and letting Julio destroy Ross that way.

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

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

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

by Blue Gates on Jan 6, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Basically

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

Tom Coughlin: "Respect all. Fear none."

by GhostDini on Jan 6, 2012 5:59 PM EST up reply actions  

I tend to lean towards the

score more points then them strategy but that is considered so 2011

I got a GIF for that!

by Fester McDougal on Jan 6, 2012 4:38 PM EST reply actions  

If we do that

I guarantee we win

"We borrowed golf from the Scottish as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good." Horace Hutchinson

No more score predictions...

by tommy d. on Jan 6, 2012 10:57 PM EST up reply actions  

When I read that Cruz turned down Dancing with the Stars,

I was actually thrilled. What a mature decision. Very impressive.

by saturday on Jan 6, 2012 4:41 PM EST reply actions  

totally

I didn’t hear that, but awesome. Do that crap when you’re 40 like Emmit and Jerry, not when you’re in your 2nd NFL season.

by TNYFBG on Jan 6, 2012 4:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Did they really offer him a spot or did that court side reporter just ask it hypothetically.

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by nywins42 on Jan 6, 2012 4:45 PM EST up reply actions  

you can so easily suffer a leg injury doing that

I would hope the Giants/Contracts would prevent it. Just what I want…. Vic out the first 4 games because he pulled a hammy dragging some hot chick through his legs.

by TNYFBG on Jan 6, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah...thanks

Then I’m with you guys and I’m glad he turned it down.

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 4:51 PM EST up reply actions  

"Two and a half Men"....................................

The number of parts it took took make Chaz Bono a man

"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 7, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Just looked at play by play of ATL's best game 23-16 @DET

They held DET to FGs early, built a 17-6 lead. Gave up a bomb to Megatron to make it 20-16 late 3rd. Went no huddle surprised Lions and Turner ripped off a 50 yard run led to FG. Lions had two chances to drive for tying score, got to ATL 41 but had key pass interference penalty reversed after replay official saw pass was tipped.

Ryan and Stafford both had subpar days. Ryan threw two picks but held DET to FG, ATL’s only takeaway was on special teams but they turned it into a TD.

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Green is the color of inexperience, envy and nausea.

by roguetrader on Jan 6, 2012 4:45 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah troublesome..but we need to make sure we have our Dogs roaming..

I’m sure our guys have been studying 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..."

by Bobbiblue on Jan 6, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Boley Boley Boley and more Boley

The more I think about it the more I think he will have to be awesome for us to stop them.

Responsibility #1 make the reads and on field calls and audibles.

  1. run support
  1. cover Gonzales

This guy has got a full plate on Sunday.

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Jan 6, 2012 4:53 PM EST reply actions  

wow wierd formatting glitch

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Jan 6, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Even with a healthy Boley?

I thought that was his gig

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Jan 6, 2012 4:57 PM EST up reply actions  

we were talking about this a few days ago

I went back and watched the first defensive series off DVR… Chase was definitely making the calls. I assume that changes for the nickel, but yeah…

by TNYFBG on Jan 6, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Grimes will be playing a lot of zone

if Cruz is shut out credit the ATL defensive scheme and not Grimes so much individually

Eli also has to pick the zone apart….

game comes down to Eli’s performance, KG’s game plan and the Giants keeping ATL’s offense from errupting, primarily by stopping the run.

we’ve seen Webster play with White. KP gotta keep JJ in check on the deep ball too.

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Jan 6, 2012 4:56 PM EST reply actions  

That's all they play is Zone..and a damn good one at that..So this won't be a picnic..

Eli has to be on his game…Their Zone is different from our O-Zone…

"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 6, 2012 5:01 PM EST up reply actions  

so why do i keep hearing about

Grimes matching up with Cruz individually? not only here but also on the falcons site when they did a whole post on Cruz the only guy on their defense they seemed to talk about was Grimes.

Giants Mets, JPP is a MONSTER

by theIke on Jan 6, 2012 5:09 PM EST up reply actions  

b/c....

their zone is much better executed zone than ours.

and it’s not always Cover 2 so Grimes doesn’t always have a Safety over top, so if he’s got Cruz on his side and Cruz stays on his side, it will seem very “man-esque” at times.

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Jan 6, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Exactly..

They makes their reads very quickly..but you can bet there will be four eyes on Cruz and another for on Nicks..That’s why I say MM will be key this week..

"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 6, 2012 5:23 PM EST up reply actions  

it's prolly to the point where they don't even need to talk to one another

you hear PF lauding the giants player for talking more, but i suspect ATL knows what to do as soon as they see the opposing Offense line up.

Fire Fewell

by andiamo708 on Jan 6, 2012 5:38 PM EST up reply actions  

that makes sense

Giants Mets, JPP is a MONSTER

by theIke on Jan 6, 2012 5:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Ballard

If all the attention is on Cruz and Nicks, hellooooooo Jake

by Cruz Control on Jan 6, 2012 5:31 PM EST reply actions  

Yes..

"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 6, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Barden

can we find a way to isolate him on ‘shorty’ Grimes

by Cruz Control on Jan 6, 2012 5:31 PM EST reply actions  

That would be nice..

"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 6, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions  

if somehow that happens and Nicks/Cruz are on Dunta Robinson and whatever the hell else they have

Eli will impregnate the grass he’ll be so fertile.

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by Rorschach44 on Jan 6, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Ha!

"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 6, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Weapons

don’t forget our latest weapon Hyno……and if ALL the attention is on our passing game, it should open up our running game

by Cruz Control on Jan 6, 2012 5:44 PM EST reply actions  

And yes again!!

"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 6, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope so...I think the whole line will be amped up so we should have some success on shorts..

As long as they throw out that damn shot-gun draw thing..geezus..Drives me nuts..They need to tear that page out of the playbook and feed it to a starving homeless person..Along with some food of course…Wouldn’t want the poor guy choking on a piece of useless paper without a good helping of meatloaf, potatoes and gravy to wash it down with..otherwise…He’ll shit for a loss..

"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 6, 2012 6:02 PM EST up reply actions  

ugggh

our short yardage play calling is terrible. We’ve been awful under TC and KG. The play calling is very predictable.

Perry Fewell Stinks!

by GMen56-11 on Jan 6, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

TRUE!!

Jacobs was simply mediocre last Sunday. Lets hope he spared for the game against Atlanta

by Roesler on Jan 7, 2012 9:56 AM EST up reply actions  

I have a #6 Ting to watch..

6) Us 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..."

by Bobbiblue on Jan 6, 2012 6:26 PM EST reply actions  

*thing..geezus

"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 6, 2012 6:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Is that Manny Pacquiao behind him?

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 7:56 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 7, 2012 12:35 AM EST up reply actions  

okay so the sleepers we talkin bout

some got Boley, some got nuka. Some got the Kraken. Some got the Hynocerous.

I’m going with

FOR SEVEN

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 6, 2012 8:09 PM EST reply actions  

My x factor

I think nicks is gonna have an enormous game and for the past 2 weeks team havw been trying to “limit” cruz by adding a safety over him but hes still doing his thing and i dont know about 170 yds but i think hell have a nice amount of yards and catches. Even tho the “dream” i believe will be putting those falcons to sleep.

by Giants36 on Jan 6, 2012 8:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

CROWD NEEDS TO BE BIG FACTOR

As Cruz said, this is our home, and the crowd must push the team, be loud.

GO Giants!!!

by Roesler on Jan 7, 2012 9:55 AM EST reply actions  

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