but I think this line is gonna be better than expected. Besides, Eli (and Gilbride) are the best pass protectors we've got. Even so, I think the Beatty-Brewer-Boothe-Snee-Pugh combo has potential to be pretty good.
Throw him in with Nicks and Cruz and Eli would be breaking records. the seams would be owned by Manning to Bavaro and it would open up things for the WR and the dump offs to Wilson. The Offense would be SICK!!!!
I think Bart Oates would fill a more pressing need than Jumbo. It appears *fingers crossed* that we have a solid pair of young tackles. At center, we have an overpaid disappointment who can't stay healthy and Jim f'n Cordle.
Because of the way the game has changed, I think Collins would give you the most value. Bavaro is tempting. I just don't think a great TE makes as big a difference as a very, very good corner.
As great as Harry Carson was, he would be a two-down player. Banks is a possibility.
hard because of the different style and rules of todays game Â
Getting a great MLB in Carson would be the obvious choice, but does his style of play translate?
Similar issue with Mark Collins, would the rule changes diminish his effectiveness?
Rodney Hampton would fit perfectly the need in the backfield, but is that a big enough need?
I'll go with Bavaro...great blocker and receiver. Will improve the running game and give Eli another weapon. His play style also matches today's game so there is no doubts in that regard.
Collins under the new rules - would he be as effective? Â
Not sure he'd be as good a corner if you took away his ability to be physical.
I'd have to go with Carl Banks. I don't think we're a Jumbo or Bart Oates short of that OL being a mauler although both would help. Put a LB with the vision of Banks back there and I think you make that defense a LOT better.
In a 4-3 in a pass happy league? No thanks kids. No to Jumbo too, Beatty is on the verge of being our best OL, Jumbo at this point will not be a big upgrade at all.
I would say Mark Collins, or Bavaro. Bavaro keeps safeties in the middle of the field and likely a LB to chip him which opens up the edges a bit in the run game. His in line blocking as well would be a huge benefit to a guy like Wilson who operates in space. Adding his pass catching and blocking would make this offense unbelievable.
Marshall was selected to the Pro Bowl for his performances in the 1985, 1986, and 1991 seasons and finished his career with 83.5 quarterback sacks in the regular season and another twelve sacks in the post season. He averaged nearly ten sacks a season from 1985 to 1991, and posted double digit sack totals 3 times.
But George Martin was no slouch:
Martin missed only six games in his 14 year playing career (not counting games not played in because of strikes).
In November 1988, Martin became the NFL’s all-time leader in touchdowns scored by a defensive lineman (DL), with 5, when he returned an interception for 56 yards against the St. Louis Cardinals. (He had previously been tied at 4 with former Dallas Cowboy defensive tackle Bob Lilly.) In the following championship season, Martin became the league’s career leader in TDs scored by a DL as a DL (at 6) when he returned an interception for 78 yards and 6 points in an early season home game against the same Broncos team they defeated in the Super Bowl, a feat which Giant head coach Bill Parcells has called the "greatest football play I've ever seen."
Martin’s 7 NFL TDs came on 3 interception returns, 2 fumble returns/recoveries, one lateral return following a blocked field goal, and one offensive pass reception (in 1980, lining up as a tight end). (In November 2006, Miami’s All-Pro defensive end Jason Taylor broke Martin’s career record by notching his 7th defensive touchdown after intercepting a Brad Johnson pass.)
In addition, Martin amassed over 90 quarterback sacks in his Giants career (his official NFL total is 46; the Giants credit him with 96) during which time he was generally regarded as one of the league's most feared pass rushers.
I'll throw Bart Oates name out for consideration as well. Lock down the center of the line, get Boothe back at guard, keep Diehl away from guard because Boothe is there... the benefits are multiple.
I'd probably go with Banks and be safe in the knowledge that the opposing tight end will not be participating in the passing game.
Bavaro would be the tits on this team. Just for his blocking alone. The pass catching would just be gravy on top.
1. Jumbo Elliott
or
2. Pepper Johnson (he had the wheels for this league)
Here, I have failed.
I say LT
As great as Harry Carson was, he would be a two-down player. Banks is a possibility.
Similar issue with Mark Collins, would the rule changes diminish his effectiveness?
Rodney Hampton would fit perfectly the need in the backfield, but is that a big enough need?
I'll go with Bavaro...great blocker and receiver. Will improve the running game and give Eli another weapon. His play style also matches today's game so there is no doubts in that regard.
I'd have to go with Carl Banks. I don't think we're a Jumbo or Bart Oates short of that OL being a mauler although both would help. Put a LB with the vision of Banks back there and I think you make that defense a LOT better.
I would say Mark Collins, or Bavaro. Bavaro keeps safeties in the middle of the field and likely a LB to chip him which opens up the edges a bit in the run game. His in line blocking as well would be a huge benefit to a guy like Wilson who operates in space. Adding his pass catching and blocking would make this offense unbelievable.
But George Martin was no slouch:
Martin missed only six games in his 14 year playing career (not counting games not played in because of strikes).
In November 1988, Martin became the NFL’s all-time leader in touchdowns scored by a defensive lineman (DL), with 5, when he returned an interception for 56 yards against the St. Louis Cardinals. (He had previously been tied at 4 with former Dallas Cowboy defensive tackle Bob Lilly.) In the following championship season, Martin became the league’s career leader in TDs scored by a DL as a DL (at 6) when he returned an interception for 78 yards and 6 points in an early season home game against the same Broncos team they defeated in the Super Bowl, a feat which Giant head coach Bill Parcells has called the "greatest football play I've ever seen."
Martin’s 7 NFL TDs came on 3 interception returns, 2 fumble returns/recoveries, one lateral return following a blocked field goal, and one offensive pass reception (in 1980, lining up as a tight end). (In November 2006, Miami’s All-Pro defensive end Jason Taylor broke Martin’s career record by notching his 7th defensive touchdown after intercepting a Brad Johnson pass.)
In addition, Martin amassed over 90 quarterback sacks in his Giants career (his official NFL total is 46; the Giants credit him with 96) during which time he was generally regarded as one of the league's most feared pass rushers.
I considered Mark Haynes, but his peak was very brief. If you could transport the 1984 Haynes to 2013, then yes - he'd be a huge upgrade.
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