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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/11/2017 12:09 pm
No injuries please!
Hoping Webb  
Big Blue '56 : 8/11/2017 12:10 pm : link
plays at least a quarter
A few things I'm looking for:  
area junc : 8/11/2017 12:18 pm : link
*All the rookies and 2nd year players. Rooks are obvious. 2nd year guys are still trying to take that jump and assert their true identity. Start getting good film out.

*Left Tackle. Ereck Flowers. Chad Wheeler. Any signs of quality pass blocking would be huge, even in a preseason game.

*MLB B.J. Goodson. Yes all the 2nd year guys - but Goodson in particular. He seems to be getting universal rave reviews. How good is this guy? There are a couple guys in camp who have been chippy and I feel like will be to make a statement tonight. Pinkins the other.

*The run game early. McAdoo said they will focus on running the ball. Looking for improvement there. Specifically if we are able to run outside - something conspicuously missing from last year's attack.

*Offensive formations. Do we look like a diverse offense? Are we using a FB? Who is getting touches in SY/GL situations?
Steelers have a pretty strong roster  
PEEJ : 8/11/2017 12:23 pm : link
Even if the game is back-ups vs back-ups, it should be interesting to see how the Giants match up
I hope  
McNally's_Nuts : 8/11/2017 12:25 pm : link
we kick the shit outta em.
something I never thought I'd say  
Moondawg : 8/11/2017 12:29 pm : link
I'm excited to see what Geno Smith can do tonight.
NO  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 8/11/2017 12:40 pm : link
INJURIES. NONE. NADA. ZILCH.
T-BONE should have done a playa's only thread  
est1986 : 8/11/2017 12:43 pm : link
- I predict our running game does not show up
- I predict we some takeaways, maybe one early with our 1's
- I predict Engram shows out and makes some plays
...  
annexOPR : 8/11/2017 12:44 pm : link
I hope Webb plays the entire 2nd half ... I really think he will be "our guy" after Eli retires (with at least 1 more ring)

and pretty much every snap Engram takes. Wheeler/Biz too.

Cliff notes: Psyched for Giants football. SB run starts tonight ...
I'll be watching closely..  
est1986 : 8/11/2017 12:45 pm : link
-The CBs not named Rabbit, DRC and Apple
-The OL play all game
-Webb and Engram

Just stoked to watch a Giants game tonight.
I predict  
Jimmy Googs : 8/11/2017 12:48 pm : link
- Eli and OBJ won't play
- Elliott gets a 6 game suspension
- Flowers goes against an UDFA rookie and struggles...
No injuries, no injuries, no injuries, no injuries...  
Klaatu : 8/11/2017 12:56 pm : link
Can't say it enough.
Watch the ol..and mostly the backups  
micky : 8/11/2017 1:13 pm : link
And see what thery can do.

Webb will be raw..so not much nor play time yet to get a feel.

Injuries are going to happen, but hope if any at all ..none too serious
RE: ...  
Carson53 : 8/11/2017 1:17 pm : link
In comment 13556207 annexOPR said:
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I hope Webb plays the entire 2nd half ... I really think he will be "our guy" after Eli retires (with at least 1 more ring)

and pretty much every snap Engram takes. Wheeler/Biz too.

Cliff notes: Psyched for Giants football. SB run starts tonight ...
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They have a battle at backup QB, I would think Webb gets
the 4th Qtr., curious to see the kid play.
This is going to be redshirt season for him.
I'm curious to see Powe  
Blue Racer : 8/11/2017 1:20 pm : link
He'd be an extra big body WR to reinforce the size of Marshall and Engram (who plays like a WR). If he makes the team, there'll be match-up nightmares for the other guys inside the 20.
RE: I'll be watching closely..  
AcidTest : 8/11/2017 1:24 pm : link
In comment 13556209 est1986 said:
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-The CBs not named Rabbit, DRC and Apple
-The OL play all game
-Webb and Engram

Just stoked to watch a Giants game tonight.


Yup.
I'm going the focus on the TEs most of the game  
njm : 8/11/2017 1:28 pm : link
Particularly the blocking and versatility in running out of different formations (H-Back, 2 TE, FB).

Will pay attention to who's going to fill the hole next to Snacks.

Watch the STs to see who are going to fill roster spots 48-53.
Ditto NO INJURIES!  
old man : 8/11/2017 1:43 pm : link
Any pre-game announcements on how long starters will play...one series, 1 quarter?
Both teams should have a vanilla playbook  
KeoweeFan : 8/11/2017 1:44 pm : link
for the first game, so I'm anxious to see how Gallman performs when both teams are just running the basics.
I assume it will be a lot more complex during the regular season.
DON'T LET.....  
UticaMike : 8/11/2017 2:00 pm : link
XAVIER GRIMBLE BEAT US!!!!!
At QB and RB  
EJJ : 8/11/2017 2:20 pm : link
Who do you think is going to get the most snaps?
when the drafted Webb....  
BillKo : 8/11/2017 2:42 pm : link
..I immediately thought watching exhibition games would again be interesting.

Hoping he gets to play at least a quarter, and not all hand offs.
Looking forward to Engram getting some burn  
mfsd : 8/11/2017 2:43 pm : link
But obviously offenses usually don't open it up much during first preseason game, so hard to see a lot of the younger WRs and CBs behind our big 3

Will be trying to ISO-cam on some trench guys like Tomlinson and the other guys competing to play next to Snacks
I can't see how webb plays a lot given how little work he's had  
Ten Ton Hammer : 8/11/2017 2:45 pm : link
I think we're set for a long look at Geno and Josh Johnson.
Eli Manning  
Fish : 8/11/2017 3:00 pm : link
Playing at all tonight?
...  
annexOPR : 8/11/2017 3:06 pm : link
Hopefully they resolve this QB "battle" sooner rather than later ... I'd love if Webb could get as much "NFL action" as possible this summer - maybe that doesn't happen til last game

... or maybe Webb lights it up and takes the #2 gig (I know - unlikely)
I don't care about the passing game in preseason  
George : 8/11/2017 3:06 pm : link
I'm watching how we block and tackle in the trenches tonight.
RE: At QB and RB  
annexOPR : 8/11/2017 3:07 pm : link
In comment 13556418 EJJ said:
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Who do you think is going to get the most snaps?


Gallman ... and not sure how they play out the QBs. I really want to see Webb get at least 1Q
RE: Eli Manning  
Ten Ton Hammer : 8/11/2017 3:10 pm : link
In comment 13556499 Fish said:
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Playing at all tonight?


Coach already said he and Odell won't play.

If memory serves, they didn't play in preseason game 1 last year either.
The Million Dollar Question: Is Webb the Heir Apparent?  
BigBlueWhale : 8/11/2017 3:22 pm : link
The way the NFL is these days, some rookies play well right away. Why not Webb?

That said, as pointed out above, McAdoo could easily go baby steps. This week could be huddling in a real game, calling plays, cadence & footwork handing off. I have a sneaking suspicion they are highly impressed so far and think he legitimately deserves to play.
I watch for halftime...  
x meadowlander : 8/11/2017 3:48 pm : link
...and the commercials!
RE: I watch for halftime...  
njm : 8/11/2017 4:30 pm : link
In comment 13556545 x meadowlander said:
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...and the commercials!


Figures
Finally  
Bluesbreaker : 8/11/2017 4:41 pm : link
Looking forward to seeing Darian Thompson finally being
healthy again .
Guys like Pinkins Gallman Engram . Also the kick returners
Rojas see what kind of leg strength he has .
Goodson I think he is gonna have a very good season .
Obviously Webb and as always no injuries .
In first game I always wonder if back-up QB's will impact the game.  
wgenesis123 : 8/11/2017 5:05 pm : link
I always watch to see if our depth is as good as we think. In recent years I have prayed that o-line keeps back-up QB's upright long enough to see what they can do.
RE: RE: Eli Manning  
Jimmy Googs : 8/11/2017 5:07 pm : link
In comment 13556511 Ten Ton Hammer said:
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In comment 13556499 Fish said:


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Playing at all tonight?



Coach already said he and Odell won't play.

If memory serves, they didn't play in preseason game 1 last year either.


I am already 2 out of 3 with my predictions...
Looks like there may be some intermittant rain showers  
njm : 8/11/2017 5:13 pm : link
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Improvement of the OT's, and looking forward to seeing Engram's  
RGhost : 8/11/2017 5:20 pm : link
speed and cuts matching up against NFL LB and DB's.

Webb, too I guess. But, I expect he will be out there late with the 2nd / 3rd stringers.

Dammm, it's nice having a young, hungry team that is flat out loaded...
Per official New York Giants twitter  
bLiTz 2k : 8/11/2017 5:36 pm : link
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Eli, Jpp, Drc will not play

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Josh Johnson to start @ QB
What time is the game and is there tv coverage / streaming?  
grizz299 : 8/11/2017 5:43 pm : link
thanks!
Per Giants.com  
Defenderdawg : 8/11/2017 5:45 pm : link
Will not play
QB Eli Manning
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
DE Jason Pierre-Paul

Out due to injury
WR Tavarres King
S Ryan Murphy
LB Mark Herzlich
LB Keenan Robinson
WR Kevin Snead
WRSterling Shepard
DT Robert Thomas

Scratch/waived
S Mykkele Thompson
OL Jessamen Dunker

Lineup changes
Josh Johnson at QB
Romeo Okwara at LDE
RE: What time is the game and is there tv coverage / streaming?  
bLiTz 2k : 8/11/2017 5:48 pm : link
In comment 13556641 grizz299 said:
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thanks!


Here ya go grizz. If you are out of market game will be on Nfl Network, and streaming via Gamepass.
Game press release - ( New Window )
OV,Snacks,Jenkins,Collins,OBJ,Marshall  
Marty866b : 8/11/2017 5:49 pm : link
None of these guys should be playing. Got to play it smart. They gain NOTHING from playing in this game. Risk way too big compared to reward. McAdoo has to play it smart,I hope!
BMarshall  
Defenderdawg : 8/11/2017 5:51 pm : link
Brandon Marshall (@BMarshall)
8/11/17, 4:47 PM
3rd year at MetLife Stadium and I had to ask for directions to @Giants locker room.
RE: In first game I always wonder if back-up QB's will impact the game.  
wonderback : 8/11/2017 5:57 pm : link
In comment 13556616 wgenesis123 said:
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I always watch to see if our depth is as good as we think. In recent years I have prayed that o-line keeps back-up QB's upright long enough to see what they can do.


+1
Pre-game Warmups Getting Me Excited  
adamg : 8/11/2017 5:59 pm : link
Twitter Vid
Jordan tweets: OBJ Playing  
adamg : 8/11/2017 6:02 pm : link
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Jordan Raanan‏Verified account @JordanRaanan 15s16 seconds ago
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Eli Manning, JPP, DRC officially ruled out. Not OBJ. See how much he plays. Josh Johnson starts at QB. He'll play behind starting O-line.
Will be watching Goodson, Bromley, Tomlinson  
TMS : 8/11/2017 6:05 pm : link
Engram and Flowers myself. Steelers are a talented, well coached, hard nosed team. Without Rothlisberger they are limited on offense but will bring it everywhere else for a few quarters.
i am hoping everyone comes out healthy,  
32_Razor : 8/11/2017 6:17 pm : link
curious to see if Powe will have a good game
Goodson Is The Key  
wonderback : 8/11/2017 6:22 pm : link
If he brings an 'A' game this defense moves to scary good.
Hope We Get The Giants Announcers  
Jim in Tampa : 8/11/2017 6:22 pm : link
It's tough to watch preseason games with the other team's announcers. Half the time they don't even tell you which Giants player was in on the play and they're also too busy doing stupid sideline interviews with their players.

(I want to see our stupid sideline interivews;>)
RE: Hope We Get The Giants Announcers  
bLiTz 2k : 8/11/2017 6:23 pm : link
In comment 13556669 Jim in Tampa said:
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It's tough to watch preseason games with the other team's announcers. Half the time they don't even tell you which Giants player was in on the play and they're also too busy doing stupid sideline interviews with their players.

(I want to see our stupid sideline interivews;>)


agreed..although I think NFL Network usually defaults to the home team if I'm not mistaken.
Let's goooooo!!!!  
OBJRoyal : 8/11/2017 6:27 pm : link
So excited for Gmen football!!

Pumped to see Engram, Goodson, and Pinkins especially
Who are the annouceos on NFL network tonight?  
Steve in South Jersey : 8/11/2017 6:29 pm : link
What radio station is broadcasting in case I can't stand the NFL network crew?
found the radio station  
Steve in South Jersey : 8/11/2017 6:32 pm : link
880 AM
Pinkins?  
XBRONX : 8/11/2017 6:32 pm : link
Why him? More like Hunter,Deayon and Darian.
RE: Who are the annouceos on NFL network tonight?  
Jim in Tampa : 8/11/2017 6:35 pm : link
In comment 13556678 Steve in South Jersey said:
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What radio station is broadcasting in case I can't stand the NFL network crew?


Steve...it will be the "local" announcers (either NY or Pitt) and NOT NFL Network announcers.
Dumb, meaningless question..  
Sean : 8/11/2017 6:38 pm : link
but why are the Giants wearing their gray road pants?
Beckham not playing tonight  
UConn4523 : 8/11/2017 6:40 pm : link
per ESPN. Good.
No injuries.  
RDJR : 8/11/2017 6:46 pm : link
Please.
RE: Beckham not playing tonight  
adamg : 8/11/2017 6:47 pm : link
In comment 13556692 UConn4523 said:
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per ESPN. Good.


Well Raanan did a total 180 then. Get your shit straight Joredano...
Beckham not playing  
Marty866b : 8/11/2017 6:49 pm : link
Great. Sit Marshall also. I think he's got enough experience to miss the first preseason game. Can't afford to lose anyone that can't be replaced.
Yikes.  
Dave in Hoboken : 8/11/2017 6:56 pm : link
Tom Rock‏Verified account @TomRock_Newsday 3s4 seconds ago

Rosas just yanked a 43-yard FGA wide left in warmups. So far left it missed the net.
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If I hear one person say..  
EricJ : 8/11/2017 7:00 pm : link
it is just a "vanilla" offense, I am going to take hostages in here and will be shooting one every 20 min.
Harrison shouldn't be playing either.......  
Simms11 : 8/11/2017 7:02 pm : link
Arguably one of the most important players on D.
RE: If I hear one person say..  
Ten Ton Hammer : 8/11/2017 7:03 pm : link
In comment 13556704 EricJ said:
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it is just a "vanilla" offense, I am going to take hostages in here and will be shooting one every 20 min.


It feels like we go through this every year, lol.

RE: Yikes.  
Simms11 : 8/11/2017 7:03 pm : link
In comment 13556703 Dave in Hoboken said:
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Tom Rock‏Verified account @TomRock_Newsday 3s4 seconds ago

Rosas just yanked a 43-yard FGA wide left in warmups. So far left it missed the net.
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Nerves. He hasn't really done that in practice.
I live in North East Pa. Eagle country  
joeinpa : 8/11/2017 7:06 pm : link
But game is being blacked out on NFL Network. Anyone understand why?
Let's goooooo!!!!  
OBJRoyal : 8/11/2017 9:08 pm : link
So excited for Gmen football!!

Pumped to see Engram, Goodson, and Pinkins especially
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