At all of having Cruz practicing punt returns. After seeing what Hixon did just doing a normal cut on a punt return practice, I would never have 1 or 2 doing it, especially when there is a shot in hell that there is a chance you would ever use them there in a game.
and that he is ahead of Hosley is to be expected. Hosley has mental breakdowns and is a bit of a runt. Ross is a veteran CB in good health with Physical gifts, intelligence, speed and 2 SB rings.Anyone who wrote him off is gonna be wearing egg before the year is over. He will absolutely contribute this year.One of his biggest problems in the past has been injuries and depression.He isn't injured or depressed this go-round, and is quite happy to be here, " Back where he belongs".
Jayron Hosley
Laron Scott
Junior Mertile
Terrence Frederick
Charles James
Terrell Thomas (PuP)
Aside from the rest of the 1s and 2s, the above is the rest of the Giants CB roster. You wouldn't expect Ross to be ahead of all those guys?? I would.
Coaches like McBride, may have wanted to see just what he has right away.
...to focus solely on playing in the slot so it may not mean anything that he's not playing the outside with the 2's. If they go to a standard nickel and Ross is in the slot then it says something.
I wish I had your confidence in Ross, but I've seen him get burnt too many times. He alone should have cost us the game against Dallas last year where Romo missed a wide open Austin for the game. I am more of the Duke's opinion on this one.
and has been bad at times. He has also been very very good for long stretches.Injuries played a big part in that as did his attitude, and I don't see them as a problem at the moment.While he didn't do well with the jags, it is a misrepresentation to say he was "awful". Let's be honest, he was mediocre.He simply wasn't worth what they were paying.
He may well suck and be buried on the depth chart, or even cut, but that would suprise me. His brains didn't just vanish, and he is healthy. He knows the system. He is motivated.If healthy, I'm convinced he contributes.
Coughlin on SB countdown in #NYG locker room: "I'm fine with it." Asked how many days until SB 48? TC: "I don't know. What day's today?"
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What does Tom Coughlin want from his LBs? TC:"Steady. Consistent. No mental errors. Tackle." #NYG
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Coughlin on JPP: "We'll just see. He's made good progress and he's made it relatively fast." #NYG
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Coughlin no timetable yet on JPP return: "He's done very well + he's worked hard at it. ... What he's allowed to do he does well." #NYG
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Tom Coughlin says Aaron Curry left practice with a cramp #nyg
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Upon first examination, #Eagles fear a torn ACL and MCL for WR Jeremy Maclin, Im told. Awaiting official word, though. In MRI now.
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@UDWJPP watching. He doesn't like watching. #NYG pic.twitter.com/V9GhzLjqeH
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Kyle Bosworth running with 2nd tm LBs and making plays, including a would-be sack on a blitz #NYG
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Aaron Curry just left the field and went into the facility. Presumably to get checked out for something #NYG
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Working at RDE, Damontre Moore with a nice play getting into the backfield on a run play #DaMonster #NYG
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Aaron Curry all over the field with 2nd team defense in 7-on-7. Seems to be in right spot in coverage every snap #NYG
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Stapleton under the radar pick CB Trumaine McBride already running with 2s, looks good on outside in 7-on-7. Just broke up deep ball #nyg
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Spencer Paysinger with a nifty pass breakup of Eli to Brandon Myers over the middle in 7-on-7 #NYG
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Interesting LB Kyle Bosworth working on 1st tm punt return. Could use that experience to stay in competition for 53 later this summer #nyg
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I guess you have a certain amount of time after they initially reach out to you to respond and get tested. He was in Georgia and for whatever reason did not get it taken care of. They have places you can go all over the country so it is not a good reason. Not sure if he wasn't checking messages and did not know about it or if he blew off or what, but whatever the case he didn't get himself tested.
Anything would be appreciated! No worries if you don't. But if you do, please shoot a copy to info@bigblueinteractive.com and I'll post in the camp section.
1) I love the quote by Coughlin that Weatherford shared. Is this the mantra he will go with all season? Quotes like this always reaffirm why I love Coughlin.
2) I like Reese's comments and attitude to open camp.
3) What a great combo of HC and GM we have.
4) As a LB Kiwi was simply OK. But, last year, all over the DL he made big impact plays. It is great to see him back at DE. I don't care who starts or where. The trio of Tuck, JPP, and Kiwi is still one of the best in the league.
5) I have no problem with Cruz fielding punts. First of all, it seems like right now it is just as an emergency option. but, if he (or anyone else) is good at it, then let them go. field position is huge.
6) Building on #5, I absolutely want Wilson returning kickoffs, regardless of whether or not he starts.
Nicks seems to be popping up in the receiver drills a lot when Manning throws. #nyg
As expected David Diehl lines up with starting unit at right tackle. Brewer in at RG for Snee. #nyg
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#NYG 1st team OL: LT Beatty LG Boothe C Baas RG Brewer RT Diehl
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Patsinger, Herzlich and Rivers working at linebacker with the ones.
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1st o: Beatty, Boothe, Baas, Brewer, Diehl left to right. Nicks and Cruz at WR. Wilson RB. Myers TE. Pascoe h-back. And Eli natch.
1st D: Kiwi, Linval, Jenkins, Tuck up front. Paysinger, Herzlich, Rivers at LB. Antrel and SBrown at S. Corey and Prince at CB.
Pugh at RT on 2nd unit.
2nd D: Tracy, Hankins, Rogers, Moore up front. Jacquian, Connor, Curry at LB. Ross and McBride at CB. Sash and Mundy at S
Rueben Randle, Jerrel Jernigan, David Wilson, Jayron Hosley and Victor Cruz handling punt returns.
Prince Amukamara with first INT of camp, picks off Eli pass deep for Randle
Curry is walking off the practice field. Walked a little gingerly after diving to break up a pass.
Giants should see what his skill set is... what if you need an emergency punt returner..
Bosworth in for Curry, who got up slowly after diving for a PD in 7s.
Jayron Hosley
Laron Scott
Junior Mertile
Terrence Frederick
Charles James
Terrell Thomas (PuP)
Aside from the rest of the 1s and 2s, the above is the rest of the Giants CB roster. You wouldn't expect Ross to be ahead of all those guys?? I would.
Coaches like McBride, may have wanted to see just what he has right away.
What gives us hope that he should be playing 2d string?
Plus, McBride over Hosley? A FA over last year's 3d pick? It seems to me that Hosley has slipped at this point.
He may well suck and be buried on the depth chart, or even cut, but that would suprise me. His brains didn't just vanish, and he is healthy. He knows the system. He is motivated.If healthy, I'm convinced he contributes.
We could do a lot worse than Ross as a backup CB.
Coughlin on SB countdown in #NYG locker room: "I'm fine with it." Asked how many days until SB 48? TC: "I don't know. What day's today?"
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What does Tom Coughlin want from his LBs? TC:"Steady. Consistent. No mental errors. Tackle." #NYG
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Coughlin on JPP: "We'll just see. He's made good progress and he's made it relatively fast." #NYG
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Coughlin no timetable yet on JPP return: "He's done very well + he's worked hard at it. ... What he's allowed to do he does well." #NYG
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Tom Coughlin says Aaron Curry left practice with a cramp #nyg
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Upon first examination, #Eagles fear a torn ACL and MCL for WR Jeremy Maclin, Im told. Awaiting official word, though. In MRI now.
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@UDWJPP watching. He doesn't like watching. #NYG pic.twitter.com/V9GhzLjqeH
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Kyle Bosworth running with 2nd tm LBs and making plays, including a would-be sack on a blitz #NYG
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Aaron Curry just left the field and went into the facility. Presumably to get checked out for something #NYG
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Working at RDE, Damontre Moore with a nice play getting into the backfield on a run play #DaMonster #NYG
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Aaron Curry all over the field with 2nd team defense in 7-on-7. Seems to be in right spot in coverage every snap #NYG
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Stapleton under the radar pick CB Trumaine McBride already running with 2s, looks good on outside in 7-on-7. Just broke up deep ball #nyg
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Spencer Paysinger with a nifty pass breakup of Eli to Brandon Myers over the middle in 7-on-7 #NYG
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Interesting LB Kyle Bosworth working on 1st tm punt return. Could use that experience to stay in competition for 53 later this summer #nyg
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Justin Pugh 2nd tm RT #nyg
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2nd tm D: Mundy + Sash at S, Curry Connor + Jacquian at LB, Ross + McBride at CB, Moore, Hankins, Rogers + Tracy DL #nyg
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Selvish Capers working in at LG with Boothe moving to C for Baas #NYG
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1st team LB: Rivers, Herzlich, Paysinger #NYG
plans to move jpp 2 the left when he comes back
maybe he practiced and I just didn't notice his name.
Dumb dumb move for a guy with his background.
2) I like Reese's comments and attitude to open camp.
3) What a great combo of HC and GM we have.
4) As a LB Kiwi was simply OK. But, last year, all over the DL he made big impact plays. It is great to see him back at DE. I don't care who starts or where. The trio of Tuck, JPP, and Kiwi is still one of the best in the league.
5) I have no problem with Cruz fielding punts. First of all, it seems like right now it is just as an emergency option. but, if he (or anyone else) is good at it, then let them go. field position is huge.
6) Building on #5, I absolutely want Wilson returning kickoffs, regardless of whether or not he starts.