How excited are you about the 2016 season?

and my personal life is about a two.
So I'll go with 7.

I can't friggen wait. I think we are going to kick some ass this year. Trying to temper my enthusiasm though, because I'm superstitious that way.

injuries to pile up. I'll start getting excited in late August if the roster still appears to be healthy.

Very....

Just want some more talent on OL.

I think we'll see a record breaking year for the NYG offense and Shepard will be ROY.

Eli gets some MVP talk with 40+ TDs.

Giants defensive turnaround one of the stories of the NFL in 2016.

I expect JPP to play his ass off, make many impact plays, and be one of the best stories in sports in 2016.

Collins makes a huge jump and benefits from playing close to the LOS and in more 3 S sets.

Giants win 12 and make a playoff run.

Because of this excellent run I'm able to convince my youngest boy to drop the Steelers as his #1 team.

Yup, I'm excited about this season.

Don't confuse excited with confident - I have no idea how these guys are going to fare this year. But I'm sure as hell excited to find out.

I think they'll be much improved. I definitely feel a lot better heading into this year than the last 2 because they simply have better players. What's their ceiling? My guess is 8-10 wins and a shot at the playoffs. I think one more productive offseason will cement this group as a legit contender for bigger things other than the NFC East.

Especially with the prospect of seeing a lot of new faces on the field (as starters) - both rookies and Free Agents

The Jets proved, last year, that with the right influx of FAs, you can turn your fortunes around in one year. We can do the same.

Last year, with an under-manned roster, we took both the Pats and Carolina to the wire, and lost a bunch of other close ones. The roster is significantly improved.

Just as importantly, the sideline is improved. I don't think we'll see the 4th quarter indecision and paralysis that was the curse of 2015.

Won't be excited until I see the newbies in pads actually playing football.

Of course, injuries tend to derail everything.

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that said, I see an improved team.

And we have the most exciting player in the league on our side.

since 2011 we've had a good roster on paper.

we were a laughingstock in 2012 too by October. That's 4 in a row.

I don't want football season back anytime soon. I want a long, warm, sunny summer. With football come fall and winter. Ugh. Stay away.

As for football itself, the NFL doesn't excite me the way it used to. The Giants should be better than they have been the last few years, but I don't know if they'll be great. They'll probably look great one week, then horrible the next week. Then good a couple weeks, then horrible the next couple weeks.

Actually, that's most NFL teams these days.

But more excited for summer. September and the march to the NFCE championship will be here soon enough. No rush.

In comment 13003044 Vin R said:

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Great conversation to start Eric. I agree, apprehension (mostly motivated by fear of forthcoming injuries) dominates this board since a few weeks after the draft.

I’m with “grizz299”, who ever the hell a 60 year fan is. He hit the nail on the head, as many others here have. I’m a 53 year fan. I remember the end of Y.A., Frank, Del, and Huff. Cleveland’s Championship Sunday night, and all the 1964 Browns references reminded me, as a 10 year old, of watching Jim Brown ripping us apart as badly as our run D was last year.

I remember nothing to cheer about except Tarkenton scrambling and finding Homer Jones until Simms, Parcells, and LT showed up in the early 80’s.

Step one, we made it through OTA’s in the best shape injury wise in what, 4… 5 years?

Eli and Odell are the best players at their positions we have had in 50 years.

We had a great free agency, and initial great reviews of our draft. If Eli gets a bonafide weapon out of Shephard, and God forbid if Victor really makes it back, we are the new “best show on turf”.

I have hope our ball hawk rookie safety, Thompson, will solidify the back 4. And that Paul Perkins, can break Jerry’s streak of not hitting in later rounds.

I’m as optimistic as I have been in years!

Fool me twice and I won't make optimistic predictions.

But.....
deep down, if VC is a go, I will be truly excited.

and very excited. Its just that I'm not around here much ...that's why the excitement level seems low :)

But still early.......

Pick up an extra tackle.....as they are razor thin.

Stay healthy

Continue to gel

Go Giants!

I'm curious to see how it goes.

...even when the expectations are low. Love me some Giants football.

With the roster as currently constituted we should be competitive for the East and/or a lesser Wild Card.

If we can fortify the ROL with a legitimate talent upgrade before camp maybe we can make some noise in the tournament.

The season can't start soon enough for me.

I am absolutely sick and tired of fantasy football, color rush, the NFL Network, Roger Goodell, games in London or anywhere else away from a team's home field, dumb shit rule changes (like the one for extra points), cheerleaders, ass wipe TV announcers, top anything lists that ignore anyone who played much before the Millennium, slide shows about anything written by people who don't know as much about pro football as some of the people who are - or more pointedly used to be - on this site, and a whole lot of other stuff.

OK, I'm a traditionalist. I liked football the old way. Blocking and tackling. Defense. Televised games where commercials didn't interrupt the flow of the action. Televised games where you didn't miss plays because the network wasn't cramming in one more promo for some shitty show that I will never, ever watch.

I've been a big NFL fan for decades, but they are slowly and surely losing me as a fan. I watch less football every season, and now actually prefer to watch CFL games over NFL games.

I also don't believe that the GIANTS will win another Championship until Reese and Ross are gone. And unfortunately that will be after Eli is long gone, too.

So tired of hearing all the hype about Elliot and the usual Romo, Witten, and Dez stuff. We are overdue for a victory especially after gifting game #1 last year.









Tired

In comment 13003312 Red Dog said:

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I am absolutely sick and tired of fantasy football, color rush, the NFL Network, Roger Goodell, games in London or anywhere else away from a team's home field, dumb shit rule changes (like the one for extra points), cheerleaders, ass wipe TV announcers, top anything lists that ignore anyone who played much before the Millennium, slide shows about anything written by people who don't know as much about pro football as some of the people who are - or more pointedly used to be - on this site, and a whole lot of other stuff. OK, I'm a traditionalist. I liked football the old way. Blocking and tackling. Defense. Televised games where commercials didn't interrupt the flow of the action. Televised games where you didn't miss plays because the network wasn't cramming in one more promo for some shitty show that I will never, ever watch. I've been a big NFL fan for decades, but they are slowly and surely losing me as a fan. I watch less football every season, and now actually prefer to watch CFL games over NFL games. I also don't believe that the GIANTS will win another Championship until Reese and Ross are gone. And unfortunately that will be after Eli is long gone, too.

I think we have a playoff-caliber team. If we can get to the 'offs with Eli + the 3 receivers healthy and some semblance of a good pass rush and secondary, anything can happen. This team had a ton of close, heart-breaking losses last year; I think we're a tad closer than it may seem.

I am so happy we got rid of S & C coaches

I think our injuries will go way down this year
and therefore our team will have much better personnel on the field
which will translate to wins

my secret wish
is to finally have a gaudy regular record

I'm extremely optimistic about the coming season. Though frustrated by the irrational pessimism of many on this forum. To make reference to past seasons is ludicrous because from the coaching leadership to personnel make up of the roster there are vast changes. There is no carry over stigma from last season to the present, much less 2-4 years removed.

We are witnessing the beginning of a new era in New York Giants Football. One which may encompass the most prolific Offense in the history of the franchise. More importantly we will witness as the Phoenix, the rebirth of the Big Blue Wrecking Crew. We need not fear the youth that abounds the roster, rather embrace the uniform maturity.

One thing I will caution is the allegiance to roster veterans, because performance will dictate rather then term of service. For example many believe that Donnell may be a lock but, I offer the opinion that only Adams is a lock with all others earning their roster spots. The fact that LaCosse has been running with the first team is of note. Malleck has also flashed, that may mean the determining factor may be run blocking.

The WR corps may have as many as 4 new members from last years squad. All who doubt Cruz are in for a big surprise and Shepard is lightening in a bottle. Lewis, Powe and Dable have all caught the coaches attention. Even more important is coach Adam Henry, who has developed such talents as Beckham and Landry while at LSU. Davis may be talented but if he doesn't contribute on specials he won't make the final 53.

With the LB corps the same holds true, Brinkley is being projected as the Mike starter because he was here last year. Don't sit on Sheppard who is more diverse, and if Goodson continues to impress Brinkley may lose out. The same goes for Casillas and Thomas, its all about performance.

Same goes for the secondary, where some express the past mantra that you need have a veteran presence at the expense of youthful talent. I offer that a new mindset needs to be cultivated. One commensurate with the new brain trust and its ideology, in order to anticipate the formulation of 2016 active roster.

Therefore maybe we may see an addition to the OL but WR, FS, CB give it a rest; talented players will not make the final 53 as it stands. The secondary with health may surpass when Kinard, Collins and Sparks roamed the back of the Defense.

All this points to energized intensive competitive training camp, with few gimme's. Such an environment creates excitement. Also on a historical note, what happened the last time big brother won a Super Bowl and how unlikely were those events. Deja Vous, anybody?

If you can't feel this possibility I don't know what to tell you . I know it's a Tall Order for a 1st year coach and a
roster turnover .
This maybe Reece's best Year ever in the way we drafted and
didn't Keep Prince and shoring the middle up .
I just think there will be so many new contributors this season it will be like no other .....
10-6 Division Champs....!!!!

In comment 13002608 Coach Mason said:

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has the makings for a very,very exciting season.

Gotta agree with ya, Mike.

why we can't make some serious noise during the season, make the playoffs, and make some more noise.

I like the off-season moves and draft. I hope somehow we get a RT.

At June 21, the vibe feels good, man.

With the additions to our D , and a new commitment from JPP I think we are going to be formidable. No more games being 20 seconds to long.

The O line should sure itself up and with our WCO Eli and OBJ should shine yet again. The big if here is Cruz, I have a good feeling about Shepard. If we can open up a few holes for our running game we will be tough to beat. The TE should improve too.

I'm psyched

change my underwear a few times. I want to see them in a game with pads on. then I will start to belive the hype.

And I just can't hide it.
I'm even shitting blue.
It must have been the blueberry shave Ice I ate yesterday.

Only 51 days, 21 hours and 12 minutes till the Giants 1st Preseason Game. We were still in the playoff race last December. I think we improved more than any other NFC East team in the off-season.

Can't wait to see Odell and Sterling, maybe even Cruz on the field together. Throw in an elusive Paul Perkins and an improved healthy Ereck Flowers. Eli in his 3rd season of McAdoo's new offense.

On defense we have a pass rush again with a run stuffer defensive line. Should match our 2014 sack numbers of 47 (4th in the NFL). An improved Landon Collins playing in his natural position as strong safety and a ball hawking backfield of Darian Thompson, Jenkins and Cromartie.

Playoffs are within reach. Once in the playoffs with Eli the Lombardi Trophy is the limit. Eli 8-3 in the post season.

I am always optimistic at the start of the season!

Bring it On!

Nothing is guaranteed, but it sure does look like they had a major upgrade of the roster between free agency and the draft. The drafts have been improving since 2013. Sometimes it takes a few years, and it feels like we are about to see the impact, IMO.

Beyond that, I think it is clear that it was time for TC. The years of not getting it done within the division was the biggest issue for me, and I think it was just time for a change. Enter McAdoo, and I love what I am seeing so far. There is genuine confidence here, and energy. It's early, but I think we found ourselves a keeper. The past is the past and we start a new era now. Bring it on!

In comment 13003044 Vin R said:

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More excited than Vin R

than last couple of seasons. I was not a fan of Macadoo. He has grown on me and think he is great for the job. A breathe of fresh air if you will.
On paper you have to like all the talent they brought in. Here is where the reserve judgement comes in as we need to see these guys perform.
I do think Eli has a great season and is Top 3 QB this year. Brady, Rodgers, Eli, Big Ben.

Can't wait for the start of the season, but then, it means another summer has come and gone....we were just thinking, where the hell did spring go?

I am cautiously optimistic this season.....only thing that can stop us from making the playoffs, is serious injuries to key players.....

This team has absolutely no depth.....we are basically thin at every position....stay healthy, we make the playoffs, where anything can happen...one and done, or we go deep into it....if the injury bug continues to decimate this team, it can tank early...we are long over due for a few breaks.....

We've seen this team win four Super Bowls. We're spoiled even with the three straight bad seasons. Many fans simply lack perspective.

I'm extremely pumped for the season and I think we're gonna have a lot of fun this year. I'm always optimistic but I'm also objective. I err on the side of hopefulness but that's what fandom is for me. Hope.

In comment 13003192 section125 said:

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Fool me twice and I won't make optimistic predictions. But..... deep down, if VC is a go, I will be truly excited.

Pretty much how I feel. I am not that optimistic about VC returning to form though. I am usually optimistic about the Giants, but there is something to be said for thinking they won't be very good and being pleasantly surprised if that turns out to be wrong.

then again I have no life.

This year than most years. At least since 05. But this'll last until preseason when we suck again (because we never look ready). But I have this feeling we are going to lose the first game in Dallas and then go on a rampage. The great thing is, that by getting into the playoffs Eli can just do his damn thang.

I am also not as concerned with the OL. I get the funny feeling we have a TE in Adams who can help the right side while still being a receiving threat.

If Cruz was Cruz last season we may very well win 9--10 games. I don't think we are as desperate for him anymore -- the team just has more outs so to speak. More talent. They need him or other guys to step up at WR but they have a lot of live bodies at the position now. Bunch of young guys but not too young except for Sterling and he appears to be ready.

concerns me is the running game. Jennings is old and has an injury history. The running game was pretty bad for the most part last year. Maybe Perkins will help, but we will have to wait and see.