Some of you know I'm a linemen guy. I focus mainly on the line play. The Giants OL today played really really well. I thought Richburg, Walton and Jerry were all solid. I was particularly impressed by Richburg who got Watt for a good portion of the game. Watt was lining up in that 3 technique spot on Richburgs outside shoulder and the kid performed really well. The only problem came when Richburg was reaching the NT and Beatty had to almost bucket step to pick up Watt. Watt knew this, got skinny, swam him and Beatty was on his knees. He did this to Pugh on the other side too.
I was a bit confused by Watt lining up outside shade on Richburg instead of on the edge but perhaps he underestimated him. He tried Jerry the same way. And Jerry did OK.
Look - Watt will make his plays - he's a beast. But anytime your QB is on his back only once and you rushed for about 200 yards the OL did very well.
This is big time encouraging for the Giants. That said, when they face a 4-3 that's stout at the 1 technique spot with an edge guy - that'll be an entirely different test. Well done today though.
Good to hear from someone who knows OL play.
Wasn't Richburg going to be moved to LG with Schwartz going to RG after Snee's retirement?
Pretty sure Schwartz would be taking Jerry's place
If anything Swartz should replace Jerry. He's the weakest on the line right now.
But on the whole he has done a pretty good job in there this season. I agree that he is probably headed to the bench when Schwartz gets back, but let's give the man some props when he deserves them.