Rare occasion that I was able to get to the game....
-First thing...the parking/traffic situation is by far the worst I have ever seen at Metlife. The amount of construction going on there has really made it a nightmare.
-The one player that impressed me the most on both sides of the ball, both teams...was RB Orleans Darkwa. I know NYG is pretty deep at the position right now but Darkwa has a gear and initial explosion that nobody else has. A lot of attention is being given to Manning and his WR group but these guys in the backfield can really play. They are different players as well...this could be a major strength if the OL can hold up.
-For the OL...I liked Flowers assertiveness and aggression compared to last week's tape. He got his hands on faster and his legs were always underneath him, something he wasn't doing in CIN. He has the tools as we know. His question will be a consitency of mechanics and technique...we will likely see a big up and down swing out of him all year. Hopefully the downs don't get Eli killed.
-Newhouse/Jerry isn't as bad a right side as some want to say. They can move guys in the run game. The better pass rush attacks will beat them but NYG can work around that and shift more attention that way when it comes to help. I'm more worried about Richburg than those guys. Manning gets overly jumpy when pressure comes at him up the middle and Richburg doesn't seem to have that anchor yet. If help is being directed to a rookie LT and so-so right side...Richburg needs to get it done by himself a lot. Not sure he can do it.
-Beckham didn't feel like playing. I get not wanting to lay out with safeties bearing down on him over the middle in preseason. I won't overreact here but knowing the history of success at the WR position in the league and what happens to a lot of guys there....I hope his head isn't up in the clouds.
-The NYG injuries at DB have been well documented. No time for them to cry about being "unlucky". Every team has dealt with injuries and NYG's situation is not the worst in the world. Next man up. I like CB Wade, he moves well and anticipates. There will be some more talent available after the cuts come in next month. Losing Jackson/Currie won't hurt this team that much.
-Unga might be the best LB on this team from a physical perspective. He needs to stay on this roster. Not sure where he's at mentally with the playbook but he pursues as well as anyone and most importantly he finishes.
-Meriweather looked rusty as expected. I never liked him because I think he is a liability in deep coverage and he was run by a few times last night. His acceleration and maintain of speed while tracking the deep ball aren't there.
-DT Bromley looks very solid....and this is coming from a guy that didn't like the pick last year. He has great quickness within the box and brings a presence to the tackling. He can move guys with power and strength as well as pursue down the line.
-DE Odi looks really raw. Has all the pursuit speed and natural strength but he didn't do anything other than bull rush. Is that the plan with him? Not sure but he didn't look good until the second/third efforts when he was in there.
-Really impressed with QB Nassib. Underrated speed and quickness. Very good release. I think he gets more pop on his throws than Manning. He made some big time throws. I know it's against lesser competition but he was also behind a shoddy OL.
-WRs James Jones and Dwayne Harris will make an impact this year.
-My biggest fear of this team is still the OL. When Manning doesn't have the confidence in front of him he turns ugly.
I was impressed with Darkwa last year
I agree with you that OL is the biggest question mark for this team going forward but as to your statement about Eli wouldn't that be true for any QB in the league..?
Watching Kuhn is comical, but might as well have him take snaps for two more games unless we want more injuries on the D-line.
Do we really need to play pre-season games...
Geremy Davis is going to make this team, he does the little things CW doesn't. One of CW/Parker/Jones makes the roster, two are likely out.
Big hole at SS, and I liked Currie as a darkhorse there. Jackson showed a lot of hustle but not sure he's a big loss at the same time. Meriweather definitely rusty and out of shape, but he might wind up the best option at SS.
Brett Jones is tiny, I'd wager his roster listing is boosted.
Geoff was better at RG to my eye, he's not quick enough laterally and he winds up allowing defenders into his chest and just pushed back into the QB.
Don't compute this statement...
Jon I think Jones is a lock over the other two..he just looks very polished and if you have an injury to one of the top three he can step right in..
We all remember the days of relying on guys like Derek Hagan as backups...
Hunt in the same category. We signed a free agent to return kicks. Hunt is ticketed for the practice squad.
A long shot but it wouldn't shock me.
Hunt in the same category. We signed a free agent to return kicks. Hunt is ticketed for the practice squad.
Wha?
And in spite of not being there or seeing the game I have confidence in all your judgements...thanks Sy
I am pretty sure Dwayne Harris (or Dr Dread as you refer to him) will be returning punts once the regular season starts..
I agree with this list. I think Davis provides more than Washington on ST
There was a very big drop from the first-team JAX secondary -- so apples and oranges IMHO. Plus last night I actually thought Nassib was more accurate than Eli, which also affects the comparisons.
Jones, in particular, stood out to me yesterday. There was a distinct difference in watching him over all the other WRs in terms of getting separation, crisp routes, and nice hands. Harris also made some very nice catches, especially near the sidelines and making some YAC.
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except I had no idea what Bromley would bring to the table. Biggest concern is o-line followed in a neck and neck race with the DBs. Also, it is time to rid ourselves of the JPP of TEs. Banks killed him last night in one series.
Don't compute this statement...
Not sure what doesn't compute for you here. Maybe it was the comment on Adrien Robinson and Carl Banks criticism of his play?
As far as OBJ, he definitely didn't want to get hit last night. The Giants were obviously trying to get him a deep ball as that's what the crowd came to see. It's almost like he was alittle miffed that the coaches were putting him at risk. I don't blame him, if he gets hurt we lose our best player. That said, he's going to have to man up when it starts for real. He will have a target on his back all year.
Jones, in particular, stood out to me yesterday. There was a distinct difference in watching him over all the other WRs in terms of getting separation, crisp routes, and nice hands. Harris also made some very nice catches, especially near the sidelines and making some YAC.
As far as the WRs, I think Jones answered the call last night, showed great veteran leadership, and get open when needed. Geremy Davis had the next best performance last night and I think he has big upside. Right now Washington and Parker are probably on the outside looking in as the Giants will only keep 6 WRs.
I'm really curious how many OL the Giants will keep. It is noraml to keep 9 and I don't really see them keeping more than that. If they think Beatty will be back before the end of October, would they keep 8? Flowers, Pugh, Richburg, Scwartz, Newhouse, Jerry, Reynolds, and Mosley? Would not surprise me, but I think it is a risk.
It's preseason and I am not going to worry about Eli and OBJ, but I would like to see one good drive from them before the regular season. Would help me sleep at night without thinking too much.
It's a big loss made worse because we don't have another player with that skillset.
I think he will be an upgrade over Jerry, though. And Newhouse again was solid. He held his assignments. Got help from Jennings on the first pass play but generally worked 1 on 1 and was able to keep the end from getting to Eli on dropbacks. He may well turn into a problem but I don't see it thus far.
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As far as the WRs, I think Jones answered the call last night, showed great veteran leadership, and get open when needed. Geremy Davis had the next best performance last night and I think he has big upside. Right now Washington and Parker are probably on the outside looking in as the Giants will only keep 6 WRs.
I'm really curious how many OL the Giants will keep. It is noraml to keep 9 and I don't really see them keeping more than that. If they think Beatty will be back before the end of October, would they keep 8? Flowers, Pugh, Richburg, Scwartz, Newhouse, Jerry, Reynolds, and Mosley? Would not surprise me, but I think it is a risk.
It's preseason and I am not going to worry about Eli and OBJ, but I would like to see one good drive from them before the regular season. Would help me sleep at night without thinking too much.
To be honest I didn't focus on him enough. I will do so when I watch the replay.
Good job by you, bad job by me. I should have mentioned him.
He made it a point to dominate his former team. He played liked an angry, bitter in-your-face type and I loved it. NYG has needed more of that for years. I think he can stick here.
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I thought he was pretty impressive and was the best of our starting LBers.
Good job by you, bad job by me. I should have mentioned him.
He made it a point to dominate his former team. He played liked an angry, bitter in-your-face type and I loved it. NYG has needed more of that for years. I think he can stick here.
I thought it was a "steal" FA signing when it occurred..Of course, that's why they play the games