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DavidinBMNY : 8/23/2015 5:32 am
I was really impressed with Unga. He shot his gaps well, took great angles to the ball and looked like he can actually play. I hope he finds a way on to the 53. He looks like he can play for real.

One of the standouts of the game for NYG, for sure, and I want to see more of him.
Didn't see the second half  
Jay in Toronto : 8/23/2015 5:49 am : link
how many tackles?
He looked...  
kelsto811 : 8/23/2015 5:50 am : link
too good.
RE: He looked...  
NYDCBlue : 8/23/2015 6:50 am : link
In comment 12431153 kelsto811 said:
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too good.


Agreed. We are not going to be able to sneak him onto our practice squad. I doubt he makes the team, so he just made a lot of money for himself in some other major U.S. city....
I didn't see any of the game yet  
blueblood'11 : 8/23/2015 6:56 am : link
Tell me more about Unga. And, if the guy has so much potential why would the Giants discard him so another team can continue to develop him.
I think the fact  
Dave on the UWS : 8/23/2015 7:24 am : link
that both Beason and McLain have injuries concerns and are older has too factor into the decision.Unga looked instinctive and aggessive.
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CarsHURT'86 : 8/23/2015 7:52 am : link
This is the second game that he has looked good. If you exclude JT. Thomas's performance last night, Unga has been our best LB through two games.
I gotta hunga  
Giantology : 8/23/2015 8:10 am : link
for more Unga

He needs to start playing with the 2s. He's earned it
Based on last week  
Jay in Toronto : 8/23/2015 8:15 am : link
I thought Unga had a chance to beat out Herzlich. Now with the concussion ....

Does Unga excel on ST?
Niko Noga  
RetroJint : 8/23/2015 8:35 am : link
clone. Cardinals 80s. Good player. They brought in a far better group of linebackers than they've had over recent seasons. He is one of them.
RE: Based on last week  
bigbluescot : 8/23/2015 8:35 am : link
In comment 12431189 Jay in Toronto said:
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I thought Unga had a chance to beat out Herzlich. Now with the concussion ....

Does Unga excel on ST?


I don't know if he excels but he made a couple of special teams tackles last night.
Quick Football Trivia...  
Jimmy Googs : 8/23/2015 10:01 am : link
Q. What do you call a NY Giant Linebacker that can actually make a tackle before the ball carrier gains 5 yards?




A. Defensive MVP
cut Herzlich  
spike : 8/23/2015 10:25 am : link
we know what he can do and that is not much on defense
I was keying on unga  
DavidinBMNY : 8/23/2015 10:25 am : link
I even pointed him out to my wife to look at 5 his guys and he goes and makes an aggressive instinctive play.

I think the kid has a shot. He can win a job.
How can he not make the roster?  
RDJR : 8/23/2015 10:32 am : link
We're not exactly dressing Reasons, Banks, Carson and Taylor at LB. Heck, we're not even dressing Kavicka Mitchell. Keep the playmakers regardless of pedigree or history. Of course that is wishful thinking under TC and JR.
RDJR  
blueblood'11 : 8/23/2015 10:34 am : link
No truer words have ever been spoken
RE: How can he not make the roster?  
AcidTest : 8/23/2015 10:46 am : link
In comment 12431316 RDJR said:
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We're not exactly dressing Reasons, Banks, Carson and Taylor at LB. Heck, we're not even dressing Kavicka Mitchell. Keep the playmakers regardless of pedigree or history. Of course that is wishful thinking under TC and JR.


Absolutely. Right now, he's on the team IMO.
RE: I gotta hunga  
Big Blue '56 : 8/23/2015 10:47 am : link
In comment 12431183 Giantology said:
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for more Unga

He needs to start playing with the 2s. He's earned it


So you're saying he's not from Unga?
Herz is no given  
5BowlsSoon : 8/23/2015 10:49 am : link
At least not to me. But I know Giants like him for specials. I hope Zuniga can play specials too.
I like him as well  
Matt M. : 8/23/2015 10:50 am : link
First, I was hoping he beats out Herzlich, who is in the same boat as Kuhn, in my book. A nice initial story, and he certainly plays hard. He just hasn't progressed; he is what he is.

But, Unga does everything you mentioned Dave. On top of all that, I liked his closing speed. He had a few plays last night where he took the right angle, but still had gorund to cover and he did to make the stop. He is a solid LB to have for depth.
I don't see how he doesn't make the team  
Jay on the Island : 8/23/2015 10:53 am : link
but I have a feeling he won't. I would rather keep him than McClain who is entering what is probably going to be his final season in the NFL. If they try to put Unga on the practice squad he will be signed immediately probably by the Cowboys.
Unga was in the top 7 in the nation in tackles his senior year (BYU) and  
CT Charlie : 8/23/2015 10:55 am : link
blew out his knee in a bowl game, ending his college career. Apologies to those who already knew this.
If we all notice him  
5BowlsSoon : 8/23/2015 10:56 am : link
Why would you think Spags and Co are not? I can't believe Spags is married to Herz or anyone on this team. They want the best players.
Here is an important question though  
Matt M. : 8/23/2015 11:08 am : link
If Beason is unable to go now, is Unga a starter?
RE: I don't see how he doesn't make the team  
LakeGeorgeGiant : 8/23/2015 11:16 am : link
In comment 12431341 Jay on the Island said:
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but I have a feeling he won't. I would rather keep him than McClain who is entering what is probably going to be his final season in the NFL. If they try to put Unga on the practice squad he will be signed immediately probably by the Cowboys.



Don't worry, there is zero chance they keep McClain over this guy if things continue to go the way they have. It would be foolish.
Unga  
Fish : 8/23/2015 11:19 am : link
As a safety could work. Doesn't seem too big to play it.
Looks like a real LB.....  
Simms11 : 8/23/2015 2:14 pm : link
I love the way he runs to the ball and tackles. Reminds me of Sam Mills a little, as far as his play.
RE: Herz is no given  
santacruzom : 8/23/2015 3:44 pm : link
In comment 12431335 5BowlsSoon said:
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At least not to me. But I know Giants like him for specials. I hope Zuniga can play specials too.


This is what has driven me nuts about this team. If they keep Herzlich over a guy like Unga merely because Herzlich can participate on their crappy ST unit... well, that just seems like missing a nice forest for something that they think is a tree but is actually a mailbox.
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