Does anyone think we may get to see some of Michael Cox run the ball? Or just more of Jacobs. Or have the Giants said to hell with it and take the good with the bad and just leave Wilson in there and see how it pans out.
If so he will have to take a break once in awhile. I would love to see this kid Cox get his hands on the ball and see what he can do. A lot had been made about his abilities and he is a very intelligent young man who I would think understands what is expected of him.
You almost have to believe he will log some playing time. I guess we will find out sooner or later. With only three running backs his chances sure have gotten better that we just may get a dose or two of the rookie.
Now, it was first down with Wilson, 2nd down with Jacobs, and third down with Scott. Obviously, Scott isn't here anymore, so that should change.
You'll probably get a steady dose of Wilson with Jacobs mixed in here and there, and towards the end of the year based on development maybe even get some Cox.
And that's what you're looking forward to, after a potential losing season, getting Cox in the end.
(at least there was no reference to him hitting his gaps)
In all my years, i have never heard of an offense being so restricted because of poor RB pass blocking. While I don't deny it is part of the game that you would like to have covered, it shouldn't put us in "crisis lock-down" mode every game. Wilson needs to just play already.
I'm ready to see DW to carry the load. No more Jacobs, no Cox.
When we ever do get some good run blocking from the line, it will be fun to watch Wilson.
It's on DW to make shit happen, earn the reps.
I'm just flummoxed at how little the staff seems to value Wilson. I don't really know what to make of it.
Our staff does seem to panic and lose confidence in him when he fumbles, but it can be the difference in a win or loss, and a coach losing his job as a result of a poor season.
That said, I'd rather sink or swim with DW, myself, without a doubt. The OL is a problem they might not be able to do much with on the fly, etc.
Why would you not want to see more Wilson
islander1 : 10:08 am : link
stubborn as they are.
Only on BBI would some silly Machiavellian conspiracy theory that Reese cut Scott to "force" the coaching staff to play Wilson make a lick of sense.
Two drops and a fumbled handoff. Ugh.
how in the world can you make any judgement on that few carries?
And I will ask again, do you think it is that far fetched that a GM could get frustrated with his HC's decision to play a 7th round scrub over his 1st rd pick and at the first opportunity to cut that player takes it? There were a few other candidates to get axed too other than guy who has had of ton of plays on the field so far this season. Scott went from playing a ton (more than Jacobs) to off the team. Based on number of plays and ST usage Jacobs was a better candidate to get cut.
If he is going to get an abundance of carries simply because he is a veteran and knows the offense in lieu of riding the much higher potential and explosive Wilson and letting him learn on the job, that Coughlin is not acting in the best interests of the team. It's like the love of Diehl - a guy who cannot play at a pro level anymore, but seems to have earned a lifetime pass.
Jacobs does not have the explosiveness, power, speed or even nastiness he did in 2011 which was even significantly less than what he had in 2008. he scares no one with speed or power anymore.
- Cox has no businesss being on an NFL field, especially given our system.
- Jacobs is now our serious #2 in a two (not three) back system, a retread that no one else wanted, including us, until epic levels of desperation kicked in.
- Andre Brown on IR til week 9 with a laundry list history of injuries.
If David Wilson gets injured, this team's even more wrecked then it already is.
As big a screwup as Scott is, Coughlin still kept using him despite making as many mistakes as Wilson in like, half the time/plays.
As big a screwup Scott is, there had to be another position with more 'depth' we could ditch a player from then one of our only 3 NFL capable running backs.
Wouldn't surprise me at all if this team is (ever so slowly) coming apart at the seams internally at this point, simply from both GM and coaching staff trying desperately to stop this team's playoff lives from bleeding to death.
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Q: You took Da’Rel Scott off the roster, does that mean that you have confidence that Jacobs and Michael Cox can handle more?
A: Well, certainly Jacobs can get more. Michael Cox has to learn everything, he’s been used more on special teams than anything else. But yeah, those two, and in terms of blocking, the same combination of tight ends that we’ve always used.
Q: So what have you seen from Brandon? He hasn’t had a lot of opportunities.
A: He did have a nice run the other day. When called upon, I think he’s still a powerful guy that we’re going to utilize in those short-yardage and goal line situations. I wish we had more of them. But he’s had a couple weeks to get himself orientated again back into the routine, etcetera, etcetera. He actually has played on a lot of special teams and contributed a week ago.[\quote]
That's it. From that, you conclude that Wilson will spend a lot of time on the bench. Is English your second language?
If TC goes with the younger guys he'll get a pat on the back for facing reality.
Let's face it, the teams that go 0-4 in their first four games aren't the teams that go 12-0 to finish and win the superbowl. 4-12 is more likely. 2003 redux.
The defense, full of veterans, played pretty damn well forcing a 3-0 team that does not turn the ball over into 3 turnovers and holding them to 10 points for about 3 quarters.
They lost. It's not the same as not trying and not fighting. Of course it's shown.
I'm guessing he'll see about 7-8 snaps, maybe a couple of carries. That's assuming he doesn't miss his blocking assignment on his first play of course.
I still think dropping Scott is extremely dangerous from a depth standpoint, thus my point about us being absolutely wrecked if he goes down.
As I said yesterday I really wish these conversations took place at a tailgate or a bar instead of behind a keyboard and monitor. I would highly doubt your little snide comments from the past two days would be coming out of your mouth as they are your fingers. I try to interact with everyone here as if they are sitting right in front of me and I suggest you do the same. Many hear have said this is your M.O. and now I am beginning to see why.