Art Stapleton @art_stapleton 13s13 seconds ago
Good sign: Weston Richburg and George Selvie practicing on consecutive days after returning yesterday. #Giants #NYG
Jordan Raanan ✔ @JordanRaanan
First-team defense today has Kerry Wynn and George Selvie as DEs. Kuhn and Hankins as DTs. Collins and Cooper Taylor as safeties #Giants
Jordan Raanan ✔ @JordanRaanan
First-team defense today has Kerry Wynn and George Selvie as DEs. Kuhn and Hankins as DTs. Collins and Cooper Taylor as safeties #Giants
Lol kuhn
such a goddamn joke
If Jenkins was practicing i would hope he would be at DT rather than Kuhn...
Kuhn situation is beyond bizarre. It's not just us. Even Bob Papa and Carl Banks pointed out to the better run defense with Ellis in the game (against #1s).
Jordan Raanan ✔ @JordanRaanan
First-team defense today has Kerry Wynn and George Selvie as DEs. Kuhn and Hankins as DTs. Collins and Cooper Taylor as safeties #Giants
Lol kuhn
such a goddamn joke
If Jenkins was practicing i would hope he would be at DT rather than Kuhn...
if jenkins was practicing he'd prolly be at DE along with selvie
making it Jenkins Hankins Kuhn Selvie
making me even more pissed off
Kuhn situation is beyond bizarre. It's not just us. Even Bob Papa and Carl Banks pointed out to the better run defense with Ellis in the game (against #1s).
I just don't understand. It is literally the most confusing situation I remember as a giants fan. Kuhn has never done anything to warrant a roster spot let alone a starting spot. I haven't come across one person that watches the game that actually think he is a positive on the field.
I understand I am not a coach but I talk with a ton of people that know the game including myself and dude should not be in the NFL let alone a starter yet Coughlin and the staff continue to reward him?
Kuhn situation is beyond bizarre. It's not just us. Even Bob Papa and Carl Banks pointed out to the better run defense with Ellis in the game (against #1s).
Has any reporter actually pressed TC on why he continues to start? Doesn't even have to be combative.....can subtly ask what is Kuhn doing in there that you like?? LOL
Kuhn situation is beyond bizarre. It's not just us. Even Bob Papa and Carl Banks pointed out to the better run defense with Ellis in the game (against #1s).
Maybe Chip Kelly isn't the only racist coach in the division. LMAO
Q: What have you seen from Markus Kuhn so far in these first two preseason games? Weve seen him with the first team almost all summer. What has he done to earn that trust in you guys?
A: Well, hes a big, strong guy. Weve talked an awful lot about stopping the run, and he can hold the point in there, which hes done over and over. Hes 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 hes pretty much done that.
Q: What have you seen from Markus Kuhn so far in these first two preseason games? Weve seen him with the first team almost all summer. What has he done to earn that trust in you guys?
A: Well, hes a big, strong guy. Weve talked an awful lot about stopping the run, and he can hold the point in there, which hes done over and over. Hes 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 hes pretty much done that.
so many things are wrong here. Coughlin is really signing his pink slip with this move. If the Giants can't stop the run this is going to be a long long year and it will be the last for coughlin coaching.
LB Jon Beason (knee) is "feeling better" and "optimistic" according to Tom Coughlin.
that's just great ... Sept 1, and you can basically plug any name in that statement, and we've been hearing it since start of camp ... is it really even tweetable ?
LB Jon Beason (knee) is "feeling better" and "optimistic" according to Tom Coughlin.
that's just great ... Sept 1, and you can basically plug any name in that statement, and we've been hearing it since start of camp ... is it really even tweetable ?
that's just great ... Sept 1, and you can basically plug any name in that statement, and we've been hearing it since start of camp ... is it really even tweetable ?
Eli on failing to connect on deep passes so far: 'It happens. It takes time" #giants
One thing many of the BBI lore doesnt understand is that if you dont have timing with the WR, misthrows, especially depp ones, are going to happen. Beckham is just starting to practice every day, Cruz hasnt in who knows long, Randle missed a lot of practice time..... people need to realize that timing happens with repetition. So if the guy isnt out there...... you cant get that timing.
So when Eli misses a throw in preseason, its not the end of the world. If Eli is missing the same throw in week 3, week 4 - then yes, you can panic then.
But if Eli hits OBJ for a 60 yard TD in week 1, its because he made the adjustments from a meaningless preseason game. Thats why, you know... , they play those games. They are glorified practices.
tend to believe, that week 1, a switch goes on, and everything is firing on all cylinders, MacAdoo unveils never seen before tricks and gadgets that are sure fire successes and the playbook is deep and plentiful, full of 1st down conversions !!!
we haven't even had a complete 1st team WR unit on the field at the same time working with the QB, its going to be a work in progress deep into the regular season ...
Spags and Nunn also get a big say in that. I can't imagine they're all delusional?! He must be fantastic against John Jerry in practice, which would give them that impression obviously because JJ sucks at run blocking. It just does not translate to the field and I'm sure the staff is reviewing film. I think the better question for TC would be why Ellis or Bromley are not getting the opportunity to start with the 1s. Hopefully we see a change Thurs.
tend to believe, that week 1, a switch goes on, and everything is firing on all cylinders, MacAdoo unveils never seen before tricks and gadgets that are sure fire successes and the playbook is deep and plentiful, full of 1st down conversions !!!
You're the pits. Seriously, one of the worst ever here.
and still believe the Giants play in preseason has any real bearing on how they play during the actual season.
Look, the Giants may suck this year but putting much, if any, stake in the preseason is silly
continuity and execution is what pre-season is for ... continuity and execution or lack there of is what gave us a 6-10 record in 14', and 7-9 in 13' ...
that is a pattern building here, if we were to use line charts, it would be pointing downward for 15' ... bc so far this preseason, correct me if I am wrong here, have we witnessed any continuity or execution in any phase of football ?
Eli on failing to connect on deep passes so far: 'It happens. It takes time" #giants
One thing many of the BBI lore doesnt understand is that if you dont have timing with the WR, misthrows, especially depp ones, are going to happen. Beckham is just starting to practice every day, Cruz hasnt in who knows long, Randle missed a lot of practice time..... people need to realize that timing happens with repetition. So if the guy isnt out there...... you cant get that timing.
So when Eli misses a throw in preseason, its not the end of the world. If Eli is missing the same throw in week 3, week 4 - then yes, you can panic then.
But if Eli hits OBJ for a 60 yard TD in week 1, its because he made the adjustments from a meaningless preseason game. Thats why, you know... , they play those games. They are glorified practices.
To me, the more important thing is Beckum getting free and open. The throws from Eli, they will get there.
I'm more concerned when I don't see seperation from the coverage.
Preseason is for analyzing and evaluating players in as close to real game situations as possible. It's not for calming down the fanbase, boosting morale, or passing the eye test. Yes you can get data out of it. It does not mean that what you see is what you get.
I've seen two different posters chew you up and spit you out the last few days. You simply change your argument or start wandering off in a different direction. I won't waste my time.
You're basically here to stir the pot. It's a nice schtick for you but it gets old. And no, you haven't irritated me or anything you might enjoy. I will simply add you to my ignore list from this point on.
Established veterans and known starters, it is for getting live action and just getting hit and getting the body used to being hit and tackling again....
If you ask a veteran what their goal is in preseason, they will say it is to get a little bit better and get out healthy...that is it...
coughlin is strategically the most boring preseason coach I've ever seen. he knows we are underdogs heading to DAL,perhaps outmatched, but he also knows we have an element of surprise.
he will keep his competitive advantage of them having no idea what we'll be doing when we get there. winning week 1 is all that matters
Established veterans and known starters, it is for getting live action and just getting hit and getting the body used to being hit and tackling again....
If you ask a veteran what their goal is in preseason, they will say it is to get a little bit better and get out healthy...that is it...
Agreed. But the interesting thing in football is, when you try to avoid injuries, that is when you actually get hurt.
And we can all agree, the game speed changes come September 13..............
Established veterans and known starters, it is for getting live action and just getting hit and getting the body used to being hit and tackling again....
If you ask a veteran what their goal is in preseason, they will say it is to get a little bit better and get out healthy...that is it...
Agreed. But the interesting thing in football is, when you try to avoid injuries, that is when you actually get hurt.
And we can all agree, the game speed changes come September 13..............
Oh i agree 100%...
I dont think it is necessarily trying not to get hurt, they jsut know they are only going to be in the game for a set number of plays and they try to get in and out unscathed...
Also when you know your only going to play a certain amount of plays it is very hard to get the competitive juices flowing and ready to compete...
Their offense is not going to be as good without Murray...
Mcfadden has been starting for them....
Their OL has had injuries...
Dez Bryant has not played at all this preseason because of a hamstring injury...
They are down to Clairborne who they wanted to cut and Carr who has broken bones in his hand as their corners and a rookie...
I do not get why people are thinking they are so much better than the Giants?..
They came off a 12-4 season. Although they lost Murray it appears they upgraded that defensive front significantly. We were 6-10 last year and haven't beaten them since 2012. Until we beat them a game they are a lot better, and that's such a tough thing to say
Some posters claim to have followed this team for 30 years...
okiegiant : 2:37 pm : link : reply
and still believe the Giants play in preseason has any real bearing on how they play during the actual season.
Look, the Giants may suck this year but putting much, if any, stake in the preseason is silly
The last sentence is particularly on point.
I don't know how good or bad the team will be, but anyone, I mean anyone, who bases how they will do because of the preseason is simply out of their gourd. Eli never plays well in the preseason, TC treats them like glorified scrimmages and we don't gameplan, and people wonder why we are outmatched and look dreadful?
Some posters claim to have followed this team for 30 years...
okiegiant : 2:37 pm : link : reply
and still believe the Giants play in preseason has any real bearing on how they play during the actual season.
Look, the Giants may suck this year but putting much, if any, stake in the preseason is silly
The last sentence is particularly on point.
I don't know how good or bad the team will be, but anyone, I mean anyone, who bases how they will do because of the preseason is simply out of their gourd. Eli never plays well in the preseason, TC treats them like glorified scrimmages and we don't gameplan, and people wonder why we are outmatched and look dreadful?
so why do we look outmatched and dreadful during the regular season ? do you not think TC, out of all the coaches in the NFL, does not take stake in the preseason ? you are smarter than that FATMAN ...
We've looked so outmatched and dreadful in the regular season that we've had two losing seasons since 2004.
Having watched this team for 42 years or so (and damn I feel old typing that), very rarely has preseason translated into the regular season results. That's why guys like Sean Bennett became legends. It is why Eli has never done well in the preseason and is a two time SB MVP.
i really don't know how smart it is to realize this, but it certainly is dumb to not realize it.
here that claims to be a long time follower of the team bases their opinion on the upcoming season on preseason. I was around during the "15 years of lousy football" when the planes were flying over the stadium. I was around for "Goodbye Allie". If you went by their preseason performance in some of those years, you were pumped, but reality bitch slapped you once the regular season started. "Long Time" fans here are either full of crap, have selective memories, or dementia has set in. They well could stink this year, but going by the preseason games?
One thing Leonard explains is that progress in mastering a skill isn't linear. You work on assimilating a set of skills, reach a level, plateau there, then when they click you make a jump to a peak. But then, you move on to the next level of skills, come down a little off that peak and settle in at a new plateau, higher than the first. So progress isn't a steady slope, it's a series of plateaus, like climbing a staircase.
You could try staying at one of those peaks, instead of dropping down to a lower plateau while you work on your skill set, but then you won't improve.
With Eli, I can never tell whether he's trying to add new stuff to his game in preseason, or whether he just takes a while to get himself together. He never seems to be sharp over the course of an entire preseason schedule. We seem to have this conversation every year. But last year we know he was trying to assimilate new skills (McAdoo's offense), so you wouldn't expect him to look sharp.
This year there was talk about adding to the new O and about Eli working on some new things in the offseason. If so, then the fact that Eli looks like he's struggling in the preseason may just be the normal process of adding to his game. But we'd have to hope he's ready to make that next step up pretty early in the season.
Cullen Jenkins, Jeromy Miles, Josh Gordy on bikes at start of Giants practice.
In the bike area at #Giants practice are Will Beatty, Chykie Brown, Jeromy Miles and Josh Gordy
Giants have not made cuts yet, players will practice today and then get word yeah or nay this afternoon.
Chykie Brown isn't on a bike. Don't see him out here. Misidentified from 75 yards away. That one is on me #giants
Probably inside getting treatment, Beason came out yesterday late in practice and did work on the side...
Art Stapleton @art_stapleton 13s13 seconds ago
Good sign: Weston Richburg and George Selvie practicing on consecutive days after returning yesterday. #Giants #NYG
CB Chandler Fenner (hamstring) is back practicing #giants
More positive injury news: Mark Herzlich and Jonathan Casillas both on field participating back-to-back days. #Giants #NYG
Scratch that. Fenner only did individual drills #Giants
Rookie RT Bobby Hart also is back #Giants
Rookie RT Bobby Hart practicing today, just had a nice run block to clear the way for Kenneth Harper. Hart moving well. #Giants #NYG
Beason and Chky Brown coming out if trainers room to watch prat ice from sideline
Paul Schwartz @NYPost_Schwartz 3m3 minutes ago
Jon Beason jogs onto field, small wrap on left knee.
Brad Bars just took a snap with the first-team nickel defense #Giants
Stevie Brown playing single high safety with 2nd team, Brandon Meriweather in box. Collins and Taylor 1st team. #Giants #NYG
Trevin Wade with a pick off a tipped pass
Jon Beason out here now running short sprints, back pedaling with trainer after heavy work on field yesterday. Progress. #NYG #Giants
Odell Beckham catches pass down right sideline and races Landon Collins to end zone. Guess who won? #Giants
Nassib overthrows wide open Dwayne Harris on deep ball down right sideline #Giants
Jayron Hosley with an almost INT of Nassib #Giants
First-team defense today has Kerry Wynn and George Selvie as DEs. Kuhn and Hankins as DTs. Collins and Cooper Taylor as safeties #Giants
Lol kuhn
such a goddamn joke
First-team defense today has Kerry Wynn and George Selvie as DEs. Kuhn and Hankins as DTs. Collins and Cooper Taylor as safeties #Giants
Lol kuhn
such a goddamn joke
If Jenkins was practicing i would hope he would be at DT rather than Kuhn...
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Jordan Raanan ✔ @JordanRaanan
First-team defense today has Kerry Wynn and George Selvie as DEs. Kuhn and Hankins as DTs. Collins and Cooper Taylor as safeties #Giants
Lol kuhn
such a goddamn joke
If Jenkins was practicing i would hope he would be at DT rather than Kuhn...
if jenkins was practicing he'd prolly be at DE along with selvie
making it Jenkins Hankins Kuhn Selvie
making me even more pissed off
I just don't understand. It is literally the most confusing situation I remember as a giants fan. Kuhn has never done anything to warrant a roster spot let alone a starting spot. I haven't come across one person that watches the game that actually think he is a positive on the field.
I understand I am not a coach but I talk with a ton of people that know the game including myself and dude should not be in the NFL let alone a starter yet Coughlin and the staff continue to reward him?
so confused...
Has any reporter actually pressed TC on why he continues to start? Doesn't even have to be combative.....can subtly ask what is Kuhn doing in there that you like?? LOL
Maybe Chip Kelly isn't the only racist coach in the division. LMAO
Nice sideline grab from WR Julian Talley! Caught 2 point conversion against the Jets. #Giants
Stevie Brown interception.
Stevie Brown intercepts Ricky Stanzi and returns it for TD #Giants
Stevie Brown and Landon Collins on field together as safeties. Brown reads pass to TE Will Tye, virtual pick to the house. #NYG #Giants
A: Well, hes a big, strong guy. Weve talked an awful lot about stopping the run, and he can hold the point in there, which hes done over and over. Hes 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 hes pretty much done that.
The #Giants just ran a play where Julian Talley threw a completion to Juron Criner
A: Well, hes a big, strong guy. Weve talked an awful lot about stopping the run, and he can hold the point in there, which hes done over and over. Hes 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 hes pretty much done that.
so many things are wrong here. Coughlin is really signing his pink slip with this move. If the Giants can't stop the run this is going to be a long long year and it will be the last for coughlin coaching.
Jayron Hosley just went down on sideline trying to break up pass to Geremy Davis. Big collision. Hosley up gingerly, being checked out.
What a play! One handed TD catch by Corey Washington on the last play of practice! #Giants
Corey Washington with his best catch of the summer, a juggling deep ball as he tumbles into the end zone. Adam Gettis spike. Practice over.
Cramp for Hosley
Starters will play "very little" vs Patriots, per Coughlin. He says it's a pitch count there.
Coach Coughlin confirms Victor Cruz will not play against Patriots. #Giants
Ebenezer Samuel @ebenezersamuel 2m2 minutes ago East Rutherford, NJ
Coughlin on the punting situation: "There's a game to go, and it's going to be a competitive thing...that goes for any position."
LB Jon Beason (knee) is "feeling better" and "optimistic" according to Tom Coughlin.
LB Jon Beason (knee) is "feeling better" and "optimistic" according to Tom Coughlin.
that's just great ... Sept 1, and you can basically plug any name in that statement, and we've been hearing it since start of camp ... is it really even tweetable ?
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Ralph Vacchiano @RVacchianoNYDN 2m2 minutes ago
LB Jon Beason (knee) is "feeling better" and "optimistic" according to Tom Coughlin.
that's just great ... Sept 1, and you can basically plug any name in that statement, and we've been hearing it since start of camp ... is it really even tweetable ?
STFU
Coughlin mentioned punting competition. Says it will extend beyond today, even if some guys aren't here. Hmmmm #giants
Stevie Brown and Landon Collins on field together as safeties. Brown reads pass to TE Will Tye, virtual pick to the house. #NYG #Giants
Impossible. Brown doesn't have any skills.
LB Uani' Unga says making the #Giants would mean a lot for his family.
LB Uani' Unga says making the #Giants would mean a lot for his family.
he better make this team, and he better be the starting MLB in 2 weeks ...
"I sit next to Jon Beason in meeting rooms and he's always giving me little details." - Uani' Unga #Giants
Eli Manning: "Hopefully maybe one series or two" in preseason finale against the #Patriots on Thursday night. #NYG #Giants
Eli on failing to connect on deep passes so far: 'It happens. It takes time" #giants
that's just great ... Sept 1, and you can basically plug any name in that statement, and we've been hearing it since start of camp ... is it really even tweetable ?
Eli on failing to connect on deep passes so far: 'It happens. It takes time" #giants
One thing many of the BBI lore doesnt understand is that if you dont have timing with the WR, misthrows, especially depp ones, are going to happen. Beckham is just starting to practice every day, Cruz hasnt in who knows long, Randle missed a lot of practice time..... people need to realize that timing happens with repetition. So if the guy isnt out there...... you cant get that timing.
So when Eli misses a throw in preseason, its not the end of the world. If Eli is missing the same throw in week 3, week 4 - then yes, you can panic then.
But if Eli hits OBJ for a 60 yard TD in week 1, its because he made the adjustments from a meaningless preseason game. Thats why, you know... , they play those games. They are glorified practices.
we haven't even had a complete 1st team WR unit on the field at the same time working with the QB, its going to be a work in progress deep into the regular season ...
Eric, when you say "made the team", you mean survived the first round of cuts? Or do mean making the 53 man roster?
LB Uani' Unga says making the #Giants would mean a lot for his family.
It's a really sweet interview. Humble guy.
You're the pits. Seriously, one of the worst ever here.
He definitely survives today. Saturday greater unknown, but they seem to like him.
Look, the Giants may suck this year but putting much, if any, stake in the preseason is silly
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New York Giants @Giants 2m2 minutes ago
LB Uani' Unga says making the #Giants would mean a lot for his family.
It's a really sweet interview. Humble guy.
Very easy guy to root for. I don't think he's quite physically ready to play a lot at this point, but he's definitely going to make the roster.
Look, the Giants may suck this year but putting much, if any, stake in the preseason is silly
continuity and execution is what pre-season is for ... continuity and execution or lack there of is what gave us a 6-10 record in 14', and 7-9 in 13' ...
that is a pattern building here, if we were to use line charts, it would be pointing downward for 15' ... bc so far this preseason, correct me if I am wrong here, have we witnessed any continuity or execution in any phase of football ?
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Jordan Raanan @JordanRaanan 1m1 minute ago
Eli on failing to connect on deep passes so far: 'It happens. It takes time" #giants
One thing many of the BBI lore doesnt understand is that if you dont have timing with the WR, misthrows, especially depp ones, are going to happen. Beckham is just starting to practice every day, Cruz hasnt in who knows long, Randle missed a lot of practice time..... people need to realize that timing happens with repetition. So if the guy isnt out there...... you cant get that timing.
So when Eli misses a throw in preseason, its not the end of the world. If Eli is missing the same throw in week 3, week 4 - then yes, you can panic then.
But if Eli hits OBJ for a 60 yard TD in week 1, its because he made the adjustments from a meaningless preseason game. Thats why, you know... , they play those games. They are glorified practices.
To me, the more important thing is Beckum getting free and open. The throws from Eli, they will get there.
I'm more concerned when I don't see seperation from the coverage.
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New York Giants @Giants 2m2 minutes ago
LB Uani' Unga says making the #Giants would mean a lot for his family.
It's a really sweet interview. Humble guy.
Man, I'm really rooting for him after watching that. Solid dude.
You're basically here to stir the pot. It's a nice schtick for you but it gets old. And no, you haven't irritated me or anything you might enjoy. I will simply add you to my ignore list from this point on.
Established veterans and known starters, it is for getting live action and just getting hit and getting the body used to being hit and tackling again....
If you ask a veteran what their goal is in preseason, they will say it is to get a little bit better and get out healthy...that is it...
he will keep his competitive advantage of them having no idea what we'll be doing when we get there. winning week 1 is all that matters
Established veterans and known starters, it is for getting live action and just getting hit and getting the body used to being hit and tackling again....
If you ask a veteran what their goal is in preseason, they will say it is to get a little bit better and get out healthy...that is it...
Agreed. But the interesting thing in football is, when you try to avoid injuries, that is when you actually get hurt.
And we can all agree, the game speed changes come September 13..............
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for rookies and vets trying to make the team...
Established veterans and known starters, it is for getting live action and just getting hit and getting the body used to being hit and tackling again....
If you ask a veteran what their goal is in preseason, they will say it is to get a little bit better and get out healthy...that is it...
Agreed. But the interesting thing in football is, when you try to avoid injuries, that is when you actually get hurt.
And we can all agree, the game speed changes come September 13..............
Oh i agree 100%...
I dont think it is necessarily trying not to get hurt, they jsut know they are only going to be in the game for a set number of plays and they try to get in and out unscathed...
Also when you know your only going to play a certain amount of plays it is very hard to get the competitive juices flowing and ready to compete...
Their offense is not going to be as good without Murray...
Mcfadden has been starting for them....
Their OL has had injuries...
Dez Bryant has not played at all this preseason because of a hamstring injury...
They are down to Clairborne who they wanted to cut and Carr who has broken bones in his hand as their corners and a rookie...
I do not get why people are thinking they are so much better than the Giants?..
Their offense is not going to be as good without Murray...
Mcfadden has been starting for them....
Their OL has had injuries...
Dez Bryant has not played at all this preseason because of a hamstring injury...
They are down to Clairborne who they wanted to cut and Carr who has broken bones in his hand as their corners and a rookie...
I do not get why people are thinking they are so much better than the Giants?..
They came off a 12-4 season. Although they lost Murray it appears they upgraded that defensive front significantly. We were 6-10 last year and haven't beaten them since 2012. Until we beat them a game they are a lot better, and that's such a tough thing to say
Plus they have had injuries to that OL which was a big reason they were 12-4...
They lost their best corner for the season and are going to rely on a bust, a guy with a broken hand and a rookie...
He definitely survives today. Saturday greater unknown, but they seem to like him.
Unless he's absolutely horrible on specials, it's hard not seeing him make the team. He's been arguably the best LB on the team in preseason.
Figure they keep 6 LBs:
Kennard
Thomas
Beason
McClain
Casillas
He's gotta be the 6th, especially since Herzlich's missed some time. And while it's a long shot, I can see them parting with McClain.
The #Giants just ran a play where Julian Talley threw a completion to Juron Criner
Where in the parking lot?
Plus they have had injuries to that OL which was a big reason they were 12-4...
They lost their best corner for the season and are going to rely on a bust, a guy with a broken hand and a rookie...
They have Romo to Whitten and over the last two seasons that's all they've needed to beat the Giants unfortunately.
okiegiant : 2:37 pm : link : reply
and still believe the Giants play in preseason has any real bearing on how they play during the actual season.
Look, the Giants may suck this year but putting much, if any, stake in the preseason is silly
The last sentence is particularly on point.
I don't know how good or bad the team will be, but anyone, I mean anyone, who bases how they will do because of the preseason is simply out of their gourd. Eli never plays well in the preseason, TC treats them like glorified scrimmages and we don't gameplan, and people wonder why we are outmatched and look dreadful?
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Some posters claim to have followed this team for 30 years...
okiegiant : 2:37 pm : link : reply
and still believe the Giants play in preseason has any real bearing on how they play during the actual season.
Look, the Giants may suck this year but putting much, if any, stake in the preseason is silly
The last sentence is particularly on point.
I don't know how good or bad the team will be, but anyone, I mean anyone, who bases how they will do because of the preseason is simply out of their gourd. Eli never plays well in the preseason, TC treats them like glorified scrimmages and we don't gameplan, and people wonder why we are outmatched and look dreadful?
so why do we look outmatched and dreadful during the regular season ? do you not think TC, out of all the coaches in the NFL, does not take stake in the preseason ? you are smarter than that FATMAN ...
Having watched this team for 42 years or so (and damn I feel old typing that), very rarely has preseason translated into the regular season results. That's why guys like Sean Bennett became legends. It is why Eli has never done well in the preseason and is a two time SB MVP.
i really don't know how smart it is to realize this, but it certainly is dumb to not realize it.
One thing Leonard explains is that progress in mastering a skill isn't linear. You work on assimilating a set of skills, reach a level, plateau there, then when they click you make a jump to a peak. But then, you move on to the next level of skills, come down a little off that peak and settle in at a new plateau, higher than the first. So progress isn't a steady slope, it's a series of plateaus, like climbing a staircase.
You could try staying at one of those peaks, instead of dropping down to a lower plateau while you work on your skill set, but then you won't improve.
With Eli, I can never tell whether he's trying to add new stuff to his game in preseason, or whether he just takes a while to get himself together. He never seems to be sharp over the course of an entire preseason schedule. We seem to have this conversation every year. But last year we know he was trying to assimilate new skills (McAdoo's offense), so you wouldn't expect him to look sharp.
This year there was talk about adding to the new O and about Eli working on some new things in the offseason. If so, then the fact that Eli looks like he's struggling in the preseason may just be the normal process of adding to his game. But we'd have to hope he's ready to make that next step up pretty early in the season.