Q: What have you seen from Markus Kuhn so far in these first two preseason games? We’ve seen him with the first team almost all summer. What has he done to earn that trust in you guys?
A: Well, he’s a big, strong guy. We’ve talked an awful lot about stopping the run, and he can hold the point in there, which he’s done over and over. He’s very smart, and so we look at him as a guy that can anchor down in there and can knock back off the ball. And he’s pretty much done that.
Chill, he's a backup, if he makes the team at all, imo
It's not..It will be Bromley, Hankins, Ellis and most likely Jenkins after the smoke clears UNLESS we become severely decimated there..
Whatever TC says to the press I'd divide by 20
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tell me this can't be true. I don't know much about DT play, but all I ever see is Kuhn getting easily handled by one guy.
It's not..It will be Bromley, Hankins, Ellis and most likely Jenkins after the smoke clears UNLESS we become severely decimated there..
Whatever TC says to the press I'd divide by 20
Phew, thanks. I knew I was missing something.
I guess what else can he say right? "The guy can't play in this league?"
We are a bit lost right now and Kuhn is, well, I don't know...Challenged?
Chill, he's a backup, if he makes the team at all, imo
A backup who could fall into a starter considering injuries..with history, it could very well be for several games this year
Kuhn is like a son-in-law to him.
I agree. bizarre.
Reading posts here makes it sound as if these guys are the four worst players to ever don a football uniform
The NFL has been drooling over the revenue potential of the EU for years. How many Europeans are there? Heck, how many Germans? Don't NFL teams have a revenue sharing plan? Despite little to no native interest in the sport of American football, the NFL has worked ceaselessly to get the game over there.
Well, Kuhn may be a lousy NFL DT, but he's a lousy German DT, who played the game while still in Germany. Think that does anything to help start building a fan base in Rhinehessen? The Giants are one of the highest profile NFL teams, and if you asked most Europeans to name one U.S. city, what do think the answer would be?
The NFL has been drooling over the revenue potential of the EU for years. How many Europeans are there? Heck, how many Germans? Don't NFL teams have a revenue sharing plan? Despite little to no native interest in the sport of American football, the NFL has worked ceaselessly to get the game over there.
Well, Kuhn may be a lousy NFL DT, but he's a lousy German DT, who played the game while still in Germany. Think that does anything to help start building a fan base in Rhinehessen? The Giants are one of the highest profile NFL teams, and if you asked most Europeans to name one U.S. city, what do think the answer would be?
Sorry. But no way.
I'd be more inclined to believe that Strahan has something to do with him sticking based on their mutual connection to Mannheim, Germany. And that's even completely absurd.
The only thing I can think is happening is that Kuhn is taking reps against first teamers to make it easier for the "second stringers" to get some sort of confidence and unity against lesser competition. And that's even completely absurd.
Talk about grasping at straws.
Are the Maras German?
Coughlin is Irish.
What is Reese? German?
Bobby Nunn is definitely German. That's it! Solved!
What the fuck?
It could be wrong, but it certainly hasn't anything to do with ethnic loyalty.
Beside, everybody's favorite relative is - $ $ $ $!
It could be wrong, but it certainly hasn't anything to do with ethnic loyalty.
Beside, everybody's favorite relative is - $ $ $ $!
TC. My reply is meant to convey that it has something to do with ANYTHING other than actual performance. Thus lending credence to your post. Sorry I wasn't clearer in with my sarcasm.
nailed it! - ( New Window )
If anything he's likely sending a message to the non-starters (Bromley, Ellis) that if they want a spot they need to show that they can anchor.
Generally I think you've got the coach answering the question genuinely, although it will be interesting to see if things don't change this week after the Jags game.
If Kuhn starts over Bromley or Ellis, then TC doesn't deserve to be a head coach anymore. There have been too many instances on this team in the past few years where the backup appears to be better. I would have thought Spagnolo determines who starts but I guess not.
I do hope this is just an audition. But given recent history I am not optimistic.
If we had a more flexible coach, Hart would be considered at RT, Unga would make it over Herz, etc.
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the answer is usually; the money.
The NFL has been drooling over the revenue potential of the EU for years. How many Europeans are there? Heck, how many Germans? Don't NFL teams have a revenue sharing plan? Despite little to no native interest in the sport of American football, the NFL has worked ceaselessly to get the game over there.
Well, Kuhn may be a lousy NFL DT, but he's a lousy German DT, who played the game while still in Germany. Think that does anything to help start building a fan base in Rhinehessen? The Giants are one of the highest profile NFL teams, and if you asked most Europeans to name one U.S. city, what do think the answer would be?
Sorry. But no way.
I'd be more inclined to believe that Strahan has something to do with him sticking based on their mutual connection to Mannheim, Germany. And that's even completely absurd.
The only thing I can think is happening is that Kuhn is taking reps against first teamers to make it easier for the "second stringers" to get some sort of confidence and unity against lesser competition. And that's even completely absurd.
Talk about grasping at straws.
Are the Maras German?
Coughlin is Irish.
What is Reese? German?
Bobby Nunn is definitely German. That's it! Solved!
What the fuck?
Thank you B.
If Kuhn starts over Bromley or Ellis, then TC doesn't deserve to be a head coach anymore. There have been too many instances on this team in the past few years where the backup appears to be better. I would have thought Spagnolo determines who starts but I guess not.
I do hope this is just an audition. But given recent history I am not optimistic.
If we had a more flexible coach, Hart would be considered at RT, Unga would make it over Herz, etc.
Well said.
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what does my theory have to do with ethnic loyalty?
It could be wrong, but it certainly hasn't anything to do with ethnic loyalty.
Beside, everybody's favorite relative is - $ $ $ $!
TC. My reply is meant to convey that it has something to do with ANYTHING other than actual performance. Thus lending credence to your post. Sorry I wasn't clearer in with my sarcasm.
Ah, my mistake. The sarcasm was clear, but I thought it was aimed at the absurdity of TC's post
Unless he's the last man standing on the DL, MK is NOT starting on opening day..He may not even make the 53 imo
Unless he's the last man standing on the DL, MK is NOT starting on opening day..He may not even make the 53 imo
Agree BB56. But it begs the question: Why is this guy taking valuable reps away from Bromley and Ellis?
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One thing I'm certain of, TC is not losing it..He always has reasons, some of which have been stated here..
Unless he's the last man standing on the DL, MK is NOT starting on opening day..He may not even make the 53 imo
Agree BB56. But it begs the question: Why is this guy taking valuable reps away from Bromley and Ellis?
A lesson? As Mort C has said in the past(and still the most brilliant description of TC, imo), "Coughlin doesn't take a piss without a plan." Seriously, I am not concerned at all..
Year after year, we'll see a bubble guy get a lot of reps to see if they can shine. If they do, they stick - if they don't, they get cut.
I believe Kuhn is at that stage right now.
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One thing I'm certain of, TC is not losing it..He always has reasons, some of which have been stated here..
Unless he's the last man standing on the DL, MK is NOT starting on opening day..He may not even make the 53 imo
Agree BB56. But it begs the question: Why is this guy taking valuable reps away from Bromley and Ellis?
A lesson? As Mort C has said in the past(and still the most brilliant description of TC, imo), "Coughlin doesn't take a piss without a plan." Seriously, I am not concerned at all..
HA!! FUNNY!
Year after year, we'll see a bubble guy get a lot of reps to see if they can shine. If they do, they stick - if they don't, they get cut.
I believe Kuhn is at that stage right now.
So one hopes, from all I read here.
Year after year, we'll see a bubble guy get a lot of reps to see if they can shine. If they do, they stick - if they don't, they get cut.
I believe Kuhn is at that stage right now.
The year before you had Barden, Sash, Marvin Austin and Ojomo.
You'll see a pattern where in preseason games 2 and 3 where guys get extended looks. That isn't good.
Now, I will admit that TC's comments are a bit unusual, but I'm hoping it is more to show other players that if you work hard, you'll get noticed - and then they cut Kuhn:)
I saw more from Bromley in his first five snaps vs Jax than Kuhn has shown in his career. If he makes this club I'll start to question TC in a serious way for the first time since he took the reins.
Year after year, we'll see a bubble guy get a lot of reps to see if they can shine. If they do, they stick - if they don't, they get cut.
I believe Kuhn is at that stage right now.
I think running with the starters and the team captain bit is overkill if they just want to give him an extended look. I have an awful feeling he's somehow going to be the opening day starter.
No TC is not going to raw guy at a press conference.