1) Walton stinks. Don't even waste anytime starting the Richburg era at C. The OL is a shambles again.
2) It is clear that Cruz is a great weapon as a #2 receiver and slot guy in 3 WR sets, but he is not a # 1. Looks like Randle will never be the player that we hoped. Jernigan sucks too.
3) Why do they spend high draft choices and big FA $$ on CBs when Fewell is only going to revert to Cover 2 bullshit schemes anyway. And why always a soft coverage on 2nd or 3rd and long? This is why the D can't get off the field.
4) TC repeatedly states that they need to return to running the ball, yet for the 1st half while the game was still in hand thanks to the Lions stupidity, the "run/pass" ratio was 9/22. WTF? It's not like they were lighting it up throwing it.
5) Eli is clearly uncomfortable in this WCO, it isn't who he is. Not saying he can't figure it out, but it will take time. Did TC or JR think this through well enough when hiring McAdoo? Since the OL sucks and the receivers are pedestrian, shouldn't they be using the fullback more and pounding the rock? And what's with the ridiculous amount of shotgun formation?
6) Hankins looks great. JPP was active in the run game, not so much as a pass rusher.
7) I am pissed at Will Hill. Stevie Brown is a dolt.
8) Were you all screaming at the TV like I was on 1st and goal at the 1 when they passed on 1st and 2nd down to 2 unproven guys?
9) Fewell again shows that he is a shitty Def Co. They can't play Cover 2, they need to press. For one, they don't have enough pass rush to make it work, secondly they have big $$ invested in supposed stud corners and he is misusing them and lastly, they are going to be hard pressed to score, so the D has to be dominant for them to have a chance. As Eric, me and many others have stated, outside of the 2011 stretch run when the pass rush woke up, Fewell has been mediocre at best.
10) Many of us have brought this up so forgive me for doing it again: When does Reese start to take the hit? The OL is a shambles still, he passed on a guy in the draft who could really help them now. They still have no TE, the WR corps is diminished and to an objective observer it could appear that Gilbride was made the scapegoat for the personnel dept's failures. Bill Walsh and Vince Lombardi together couldn't make this offense work because the talent stinks at too many positions, especially OL.
11) In the 25 games since the 2nd half of 2012 they are 10-15, and were lucky to get a couple of those last year. You are what your record says you are.
whatever it is, he looks lost. Uber is right tho, the talent is lacking
This, and Victor completely agree with #10. This offense is terrible but it didn't happen overnight, and it's happened under his watch.
You dont rebuild with a 35 year old QB.
I am at a loss for what they are going to do. I have to remember it is still only one game.
Remember how bad we looked in 2007's first two games??
My only point would be that I really think the Lions are one of the best teams on the Giants schedule this year, at least talent wise, and the Giants just were not ready for their level of play.
However, I can't stress enough how much I agree with you about Fewell. I was very confused by all the talk about how good the Giants defense might be this year.
When has it ever been good under this guy?
How would u describe the offense?
My only point would be that I really think the Lions are one of the best teams on the Giants schedule this year, at least talent wise, and the Giants just were not ready for their level of play.
However, I can't stress enough how much I agree with you about Fewell. I was very confused by all the talk about how good the Giants defense might be this year.
When has it ever been good under this guy?
It was top 10 last season, pay attention.
They can't get ODB on the field fast enough for me. If they wait to long the season will be over before it starts.
I also think its time for a change with TC and Reese. While I am not giving up on the season and I love what TC and Reese have done, it just feels like this is the same old problem. Unmotivated, unprepared and/or unwilling players out there going through the motions. I'm sure at some point we'll see some fire in the players but to have a team that goes through fits and starts doesn't work in the NFL and is extremely frustrating to watch.
I will say I was happy with Donnels play and I was actually happy to see them take a shot with two 'unproven' players in the end zone. I think Moore is going to have a decent year and I think the defense wore down in the second half, though I do hate the Tampa two as well.
hard to tell when there is no # 1
of course he is. Let's not get crazy here.
And I stand by my comments a few months ago that letting go of Hill was fucking stupid.
And I stand by my comments a few months ago that letting go of Hill was fucking stupid.
I've been saying since 2012 that Stevie Brown is not an every down player and he proved it again last night. He is valuable as a ball hawk in obvious passing downs only.
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He's got to start holding onto passes in his hands though.
a great #2/slot anymore?
of course he is. Let's not get crazy here.
Meanwhile, in San Fran, where they have a lot of talent on defense, both management and fans get behind Smith, who is in an almost identical situation as Hill, except that Smith was abusing cocaine and had violated some weapons laws.