Loss of DT Hankins

is that Hankins was not playing at an all pro level. I honestly think that if Jenkins can up his play a little they'll be fall off, but not a disastrous fall off.

Prince is much better than Hosley in run support. JPP figures to help stopping the run and Brinkley looks like a huge upgrade over the kid who was playing MLB'er and I don't think should be on the roster. Thomas coming back should help too.

So there's a lot going on besides the loss of Hankins.

is huge, no doubt, but I have a feeling the loss of Pugh/Richgurg will be felt much, much more against Washington....subs better be ready for a strong rush up the middle or it could be a long day on Sunday.

We have Kuhn!

But also a fair point which some have made that when he was in he was not playing up to the high expectations many here had had for him.

. The Redskins are a horrendous running team. I don't see the Giants getting pounded on the ground this week...

he's done fairly well so far and this is a very good opportunity for him to shine and help this team get to the playoffs.

In comment 12641849 Simms11 said:

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he's done fairly well so far and this is a very good opportunity for him to shine and help this team get to the playoffs.

i think Bromley could be key as well. Young and now with a little experience he needs to step up!

Why should we expect the defense to be gouged in the future?

The Giants got professional quality play from Brinkley and other LBs are returning. JPP plays the run better than anyone who has filled in for him.

In comment 12641807 UberAlias said:

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But also a fair point which some have made that when he was in he was not playing up to the high expectations many here had had for him.

i am wondering if DT Hankins was maybe playing hurt? He was so good last year.

Hard for me to evaluate from tv.

In comment 12641873 Ivan15 said:

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Why should we expect the defense to be gouged in the future? The Giants got professional quality play from Brinkley and other LBs are returning. JPP plays the run better than anyone who has filled in for him.

Honestly, I thought he was our best run stuffing DT - by far.

But my judgment comes from a Monday article with a short snippet. I didn't save the article.

But.....

The fact is, the Pats had to struggle just to get 5 guys out there....

The loss of Edelman, hurt the running game....

The loss of Lewis, the previous week, was huge for their running game, because you have to play the run differently with him in the game....

Both teams have injuries.....you play with what you have....Blount did not have holes, and the defense did their job.....

Speaking of running, anyone see this kid Spencer Ware for KC? This guy was on the practice squad, and holy Schicklegrueber, he did not look like a practice squad guy....

JPP, Ayers, Bromley, Brinkley, and Collins to stop the run and force Cousins to drop back and try his luck at 3rd and long.

In comment 12641913 Doomster said:

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But..... The fact is, the Pats had to struggle just to get 5 guys out there.... The loss of Edelman, hurt the running game.... The loss of Lewis, the previous week, was huge for their running game, because you have to play the run differently with him in the game.... Both teams have injuries.....you play with what you have....Blount did not have holes, and the defense did their job..... Speaking of running, anyone see this kid Spencer Ware for KC? This guy was on the practice squad, and holy Schicklegrueber, he did not look like a practice squad guy....

DC lost their starting C and LG a couple weeks back. Trent Williams has a knee bruise, so not sure how that will go. The DC OL is no better than what NE rolled out. Just get to Cousins and all will be well.

so the Giant D-Line is going to face some tougher tests over the next 6 games.

In comment 12641954 Boy Cord said:

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In comment 12641913 Doomster said: Quote: But..... The fact is, the Pats had to struggle just to get 5 guys out there.... The loss of Edelman, hurt the running game.... The loss of Lewis, the previous week, was huge for their running game, because you have to play the run differently with him in the game.... Both teams have injuries.....you play with what you have....Blount did not have holes, and the defense did their job..... Speaking of running, anyone see this kid Spencer Ware for KC? This guy was on the practice squad, and holy Schicklegrueber, he did not look like a practice squad guy.... DC lost their starting C and LG a couple weeks back. Trent Williams has a knee bruise, so not sure how that will go. The DC OL is no better than what NE rolled out. Just get to Cousins and all will be well.

good point! All teams have injuries at this point.

DT Hankins, if truly wasn't playing well, then he may not be missed after-all. At least not as much as I feared.

This division is ours if Dallas and Philly both lose on Thursday and we win on Sunday and our next 2 after!

youre just another whining little bitch that cries and cries and cries over anything possible. The Giants are fine, the defense will be fine. when that happens and they go on another run for their 5th lombardi dont say a fucking word.

Lets Go Giants!

think it's a huge loss. He was being double teamed on many plays from what I saw.

big guy in the building today

Jasper is a big, tough guy. Obviously Hankins will be missed but as others have said, his play had leveled off. Against the pass Giants might be better off with Bromley.

Plus, with the Giants offense, you are going to have to throw the ball to beat them.

In comment 12642116 AcidTest said:

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think it's a huge loss. He was being double teamed on many plays from what I saw.

i have to believe if Hankins run defense was still DL's best his loss will hurt.

LB Brinkley is an upgrade over Ungainly and a hurting Beason but I think comparing a MLB to a DT isn't a true gauge of loss or gain. Apples to oranges thing!

To justify hie controversial pick in the third round? Not a film watcher but his stats are not very impressive and no big big plays i can remember. He better step up now when we need him. Great story of tenacity but can he play football at this level ?

In comment 12642979 TMS said:

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To justify hie controversial pick in the third round? Not a film watcher but his stats are not very impressive and no big big plays i can remember. He better step up now when we need him. Great story of tenacity but can he play football at this level ?

Bromley is already playing pretty well. Watch a game sometime. High motor guy.

In comment 12642993 BlueLou said:

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In comment 12642979 TMS said: Quote: To justify hie controversial pick in the third round? Not a film watcher but his stats are not very impressive and no big big plays i can remember. He better step up now when we need him. Great story of tenacity but can he play football at this level ? Bromley is already playing pretty well. Watch a game sometime. High motor guy.

that is good to hear! I just haven't read or heard any positive reports on him and his progress. We need a big body to step up!

In comment 12641876 SGMen said:

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In comment 12641807 UberAlias said: Quote: But also a fair point which some have made that when he was in he was not playing up to the high expectations many here had had for him. i am wondering if DT Hankins was maybe playing hurt? He was so good last year. Hard for me to evaluate from tv.

Thats because with no JPP or any other credible threat on the D-Line, opposing teams can focus more to stopping Hankins then anyone else the Giants put on the line.

In comment 12643324 TheShade said:

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In comment 12641876 SGMen said: Quote: In comment 12641807 UberAlias said: Quote: But also a fair point which some have made that when he was in he was not playing up to the high expectations many here had had for him. i am wondering if DT Hankins was maybe playing hurt? He was so good last year. Hard for me to evaluate from tv. Thats because with no JPP or any other credible threat on the D-Line, opposing teams can focus more to stopping Hankins then anyone else the Giants put on the line.

True.

I often wonder how good this team could have been had JPP and Beatty not been hurt! Flowers on the right side and a bit of a pass rush!

We shall see on Sunday if he line holds up against interior runs.