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Devon Kennard

Giantcol22 : 10/20/2014 4:31 pm
How do you guys think he did in his first real action in a big game? I really like how physical he plays. He missed a tackle on Murray but I think hes going to be a really good player for us.
He  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 10/20/2014 4:34 pm : link
made a few mistakes in run defense...they ran on him some.

But he looks the part and when he hits someone, they feel it.
as long as  
spike : 10/20/2014 4:35 pm : link
he is going to be better than J Williams, it will take it.
We really have no idea what kind of player we have here,  
Doomster : 10/20/2014 4:36 pm : link
until he actually plays....the next 9 games will will tell us...
He has the most  
pjcas18 : 10/20/2014 4:37 pm : link
potential I've seen in a Giants LB draft pick since Jonathan Goff or Reggie Torbor.

I wish J Will  
Giantcol22 : 10/20/2014 4:39 pm : link
played with half the intensity this kid does. I was beyond pissed on one of Murrays runs where JWill basically let him gain another 6 yards because he didnt feel like hitting Murray on the sideline. Williams is a talented kid but I hate his inconsistent effort.
J-Wil  
pjcas18 : 10/20/2014 4:43 pm : link
is 6' 2" 215 pounds, Kennard is 6' 3" 250 pounds.

I don't think it's intensity holding back J-Wil, I think it's his size.

He's a LB in a safety's body.

Getting stiff armed by murray on that run was brutal  
Giants4246 : 10/20/2014 4:47 pm : link
Had him for like a 2 yard loss and it ended up being a fucking first down.
pjcas  
Giantcol22 : 10/20/2014 4:50 pm : link
That's no excuse he had Murray on the sideline... all he had to do was put a decent hit on him and he doesnt get the extra 6-7 yards. He hits when he feels like hitting thats the problem.
Wish he didn't miss all of training camp and presesason.  
Dave in Hoboken : 10/20/2014 4:52 pm : link
He might be further along now. Ditto Beckham.
Kennard has some potential as a MLB  
Rick in Dallas : 10/20/2014 4:55 pm : link
he needs game time experience....

Williams is so inconsistent from play to play...very frustrating watching him play.At times he flashes big time ability.
RE: Kennard has some potential as a MLB  
Curtis in VA : 10/20/2014 4:58 pm : link
In comment 11932488 Rick in Dallas said:
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he needs game time experience....

Williams is so inconsistent from play to play...very frustrating watching him play.At times he flashes big time ability.


Kind of a theme with this team. Lots of potential and flashes but nothing consistent.
I don't know  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 10/20/2014 5:00 pm : link
Jason Witten was pretty quiet except for two 3rd down catches - and only one of those was Williams' fault. Williams did a nice job on him.

Eric your right  
Giantcol22 : 10/20/2014 5:08 pm : link
I meant it more in term of his run defense. I see him just try and drag guys down and let them get extra yardage because he doesn't seem to be trying. I don't know maybe I'm wrong. In coverage its hard to have an issue with him.
RE: I don't know  
Giants4246 : 10/20/2014 5:12 pm : link
In comment 11932499 Eric from BBI said:
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Jason Witten was pretty quiet except for two 3rd down catches - and only one of those was Williams' fault. Williams did a nice job on him.


Yea and one was a 3rd and long where he ran 10 yards and turned around and sat there while 2 giants stared at him. Total horseshit.
When was the last time our defense didn't have a problem covering TE's  
Rick in Dallas : 10/20/2014 5:14 pm : link
can't remember that far back
Sorry that a 5th round pick Devon Kennard  
Headhunter : 10/20/2014 5:16 pm : link
Is not playing like Luke Kuecly in his first year, sorry that sometimes you have to be allowed to develop before you see what you have, around here you have to great day 1 or the questions arise
As for Jaq Williams  
Blackbeard : 10/20/2014 5:58 pm : link
he is listed at 224 lbs. If he is only 215,as has been stated, then turn him into a Safety.
Linebackers should play like Linebackers against the run as well as against the pass.
When a hefty, fast running back has built up a head of steam it is difficult for a lightweight to stop him.
If any player doesn't know how to tackle, then hand him a water bottle and park him on the sideline.
JW  
Doomster : 10/20/2014 6:07 pm : link
absolutely sucks against the run.....

Has he ever sniffed an interception? His coverage skills are greatly exaggerated....
I made it a point to key in on him  
beatrixkiddo : 10/20/2014 6:28 pm : link
as I was happy to see them finally put in one of the young deserving players.

I thought he did very well for his first game with significant snaps.

He was able to locate where the play was going, get through his blockers, and in general make plays. Yes he had one or two cases of poor tackling, on what would have been huge losses. But I was impressed overall. He and McClain were the only bright spots at that position last night.

RE: JW  
Mason : 10/20/2014 7:25 pm : link
In comment 11932605 Doomster said:
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absolutely sucks against the run.....

Has he ever sniffed an interception? His coverage skills are greatly exaggerated....


LOL, he leads the Giants front seven in tackles, yes not just the linebackers but the entire front seven. The most solo tackles. The only embarrassing part is that he gets absolutely no help on the left side and still tries to help out the middle and right side.

Kiwi has 18 tackles to his 51 and most of Kiwi tackles are assisted. There are some guys just cashing a check on this team. Williams isn't one of those guys.
with this D  
SBlue46 : 10/20/2014 7:30 pm : link
I dont see why we cant blitz....Banks said
fewell doesnt know how...even before injuries
he still used his weird zone look...against
lions... o man...guys lookin to next guy to
tackle ....this d sucks
RE: pjcas  
pjcas18 : 10/20/2014 8:52 pm : link
In comment 11932480 Giantcol22 said:
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That's no excuse he had Murray on the sideline... all he had to do was put a decent hit on him and he doesnt get the extra 6-7 yards. He hits when he feels like hitting thats the problem.


I wasn't excusing anything.
Williams  
Dragon : 10/21/2014 3:58 am : link
Will never be Ray Lewis but this is his first year starting, can he be more physical for sure but he is not the reason we lost last night. Kennard could be out of position he appears to be a MLB in every physical aspect of his game. In time a Williams, McClain and Kennard starting team could be very good for us. Beason looks like someone who needs to be IR but will last until maybe week 12 then get IR at this rate.
Williams  
Dragon : 10/21/2014 3:53 am : link
Will never be Ray Lewis but this is his first year starting, can he be more physical for sure but he is not the reason we lost last night. Kennard could be out of position he appears to be a MLB in every physical aspect of his game. In time a Williams, McClain and Kennard starting team could be very good for us. Beason looks like someone who needs to be IR but will last until maybe week 12 then get IR at this rate.
Williams  
Dragon : 10/21/2014 3:49 am : link
Will never be Ray Lewis but this is his first year starting, can he be more physical for sure but he is not the reason we lost last night. Kennard could be out of position he appears to be a MLB in every physical aspect of his game. In time a Williams, McClain and Kennard starting team could be very good for us. Beason looks like someone who needs to be IR but will last until maybe week 12 then get IR at this rate.
Williams  
Dragon : 10/21/2014 3:52 am : link
Will never be Ray Lewis but this is his first year starting, can he be more physical for sure but he is not the reason we lost last night. Kennard could be out of position he appears to be a MLB in every physical aspect of his game. In time a Williams, McClain and Kennard starting team could be very good for us. Beason looks like someone who needs to be IR but will last until maybe week 12 then get IR at this rate.
Williams  
Dragon : 10/21/2014 4:09 am : link
Will never be Ray Lewis and this is his first year starting, could he be more physical for sure. He seems to always allow the runner to come to him he does not tackle thru the runner but he does make the tackles. Kennard in all physical aspect seems to be a MLB being used at WLB in our defense. He will get better and maybe bring some physical dominance to this defense. McClain has done well but he could be much better if they stop moving him around due to Beason. Beason looks like another injured player we will keep on the roster for 10-12 plus weeks then IR at this rate.
Williams  
Dragon : 10/21/2014 3:51 am : link
Will never be Ray Lewis but this is his first year starting, can he be more physical for sure but he is not the reason we lost last night. Kennard could be out of position he appears to be a MLB in every physical aspect of his game. In time a Williams, McClain and Kennard starting team could be very good for us. Beason looks like someone who needs to be IR but will last until maybe week 12 then get IR at this rate.
Sorry  
Dragon : 10/21/2014 4:20 am : link
Gents for the repost checked did not see them dust storm here in Kuwait.
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