Can the Giants have a top defense?
Can this O-line become areal force?
Do we now have some real Linebackers?
Here's what I think -- The Giants have upgraded three Offensive line positions in FA, and if the Giants can establish a power run game next season - this can be a very good Offense next year. I'd also bet Eli can ride a power run game to have really good season.
The Giants have also added some punch to the middle of the Defense -- with two bonafide Linebackers, and a DC that can whip up the defensive aggression - they way we Giants fans love. You have Snacks and Tomlinson attacking the gaps - you have Collins lining up in different spots to stir things up, you stir up OV and JPP, You pump up Jack Rabbit and get Apple's head in the game -- this defense can be awesome.
And this is without the draft.
In the first round - you take the best of:
- You put Barkley in the mix -- forgetabout it.
- You put Nelson in the mix -- he has a lasting impact on the Oline.
- You put Chubb in this mix -- he's an aggressive technician that can play the edge or the center and have a real impact.
- You believe in, and put a first round QB in this mix -- you can afford to do that.
add a couple of DBs in the Draft, a RB, and some linemen -- adds some fuel to the mix too.
An really big question - Does Gallman take a step up - learning from Stewart?
Woooo Hoooo!!!!
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Ask me after the draft.
go ahead -- take a vacation arc.
I'm asking now -- me likey!!!
I do like what we're doing so far - but we have a looooooong way to go, buddy.
You know Wing was cut, right?
No, I actually didn't see that we cut him on Sunday. Glad we did, but the point still remains, there are not great punters usually hanging around on the streets--so punting is probably still a problem, even if it gets slightly better.
Hope our line opens some of those holes for him, regardless of whether he's featured or part of a crew.
On talent alone, we're currently middle of the pack. Depending on how things break, that can be anywhere from 6 to 11 wins. I think the last two seasons are a pretty good indicator on how big of a factor luck is. I expect us to be contending for a playoff spot or another early playoff exit, but would be surprised if we were a serious threat beyond that.
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eli is the weak link
sundayatone : 11:41 am : link : reply
lets hope he can have more consistent good play.he has to be better.
It is beyond fucking ponderous
tell me whats wrong with what i said and why it makes you so mad chubby?
6.4 is above 50%. And by the way, in 2011, we had 8 new playoff teams from the year before. I'm sure if I did a yearly check there could be others since 1991. My point is that there is more than a 50% turnover from year to year in playoff teams.
In your zeal to jump on my "bullying", you even provide a stat to prove that is right and then still bash me.
Even with the Pats and Steelers being near constants in the playoffs, turnover is above 50%
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That is just wrong from 1991 to 2018 the number of returning teams is 6.4, so if I am doing my math correctly the number of new teams 5.6--so it is not even near 7 or 8. Last year was 8, and it was the first time it was that high since 1991.
6.4 is above 50%. And by the way, in 2011, we had 8 new playoff teams from the year before. I'm sure if I did a yearly check there could be others since 1991. My point is that there is more than a 50% turnover from year to year in playoff teams.
In your zeal to jump on my "bullying", you even provide a stat to prove that is right and then still bash me.
Even with the Pats and Steelers being near constants in the playoffs, turnover is above 50%
"the number of RETURNING teams" is 6.4 (I.e., the number of teams who made the playoffs two years in a row) so the number of NON-returning teams is 5.6. You also said it has near 7 or 8 returning teams in a decade and that is not only wrong but it happened to have 8 in 2016 and 2013.
Just hope when season begins the next quarterback is on the roster.
the goal should be to build a consistent winner and I do not think, at the moment, we are well-positioned in that regard. With that said, I do not expect DG to fix it in this off season, so I have nothing but positive things to say about what he has done so far as each move makes sense (even if I disagreed all the moves are defensible) What I would like him to do is put the building blocks in place so that we are on our way to being a consistent winner. What I don't want to see is for us to go all in on this team and reject taking a franchise qb when our qb is 37 and clearly regressing. Even if we drafted Barkley or Nelson or Chubb my calculation for the next season will not change radically.
Just hope when season begins the next quarterback is on the roster.
you said succinctly what I said in two paragraphs, but that is exactly what I want.
I just want to see the team get better. Also, I'd like to actually like to enjoy watching Giants games again. '17 was unbearable; I had to force myself to watch. I hate that feeling.
This is a good point. There's a common denominator among the free agents brought in, they're all pros with solid reputations as either teammates or leaders. It's a start in terms of fixing the culture which should pay dividends on the field.
A lot of people here underrate the talent on the roster.
Get me Honey Badger and post draft. However, I am extremely satisfied that we improved 2 areas JR ignored for a decade, or drafted poorly. OL and LB
I think we need some pay cuts and some more cuts, and make an 8-10m per offer to the Honey Badger and look out, I would love our Defense.
The OL is already vastly improved. Thank goodness.
Stewart will help the locker room and the two young RBs, Gallman and Perkins. I suspect Perkins is a lost soul at this time. Came in late his rookie year, and then had to deal with the McAdoo crappy offense. But I expect very little from Stewart on the playing field.
The Giants still desperately need a WR to pair with Beckham. That guy can't be Marshall. The depth at WR is a concern too.
At CB, there too many question marks. I'm not counting on Apple, there's no other reasonable expectation given his track record. There's Jenkins and nobody else at this point in time, really.
The LB situation is improved, but there is still much to be done there. The two signings are nice, but not enough.
I think the defense might be extremely leaky early in the season, as the players try to implement the scheme on a real playing field, not a preseason game or practice.
Who's punting, by the way? And Rosas doesn't warm the heart. The Giants have huge question marks in the kicking game.
Will the Giants be able to win the close games? Will they be able to close out opponents when they have a good lead? We shall see.
I definitely could see the team kind of limping along to a 9-7 record and sneaking into the playoffs.
But realistically, there are a lot of serious personnel issues with this time right now, as of today.
7-9.
2. The team doesn't yet have a strong young core
3. Although LT has been resolved, the rest of the OL is still a big ?
4. The team still needs an every down RB (Steward is not the answer)
5. The team is short a CB or 2
6. The LB unit has improved, but how much?
7. The team had trouble getting to the QB last year, so far nothing has changed from that perspective
8. Don't have a kicker or a punter
9. FS is an issue
From a non-player perspective, the team will be implementing new schemes for both sides of the ball, which will take time.
The bleeding has been stopped and things are starting to turn around. But there is still a long, painful road ahead.
Ogletree is a great addition. Kareem Martin is a nice up and coming player. Both are 26 years old.
Getting Solder is such an improvement and to be honest I thought his price tag wouldn't have made it possible to get him. Very happy with him and he is a high character guy.
Omameh is a player that has a mean streak and thick body. Dude will be nice in the run game.
Stewart seems like a solid vet signing. Not sure on how effective he will be but with the improvement of the line he should be a good rotational guy and short yardage back.
I am excited for the draft and hope they find it possible to add Honey Badger.
gettleman in a few month did something reese didnt in years fixed the OL and finally upgraded at LB i am happy with all the FA pickups so far DRC loss is the only loss i question but i do get it they added 2 for less than what he cost and they probably fit scheme better i would expect
The Soldier move was huge IMO just the thought of having a
consistant proven Vet at maybe the toughest position to fill outside of the QB .
Add Barkley to the mix and we have three play-makers on offense and if they decide to give Marshal another shot he could be a real wild card on 3rd downs and redzone . They added a proven play maker at LB I forgot what one looked like under Reece . I hope they address the center and add another LB in the 2nd or 3rd round . I don't think 9 wins is out of the question but I am concerned about the DB's and FS . A healthy Goodson and we have a nice cast of LB's
so Defense may not be top 5 but they will be solid I think the biggest step up will be the offense especially if they take Barkley .
Good for him.
a lot moving parts still. Waiting til preseason to get a feel for how they will be. Hoping for the best
What else did I miss? New coach is still a question mark too.
So, we are moving in the right direction and I am happier with the off season moves this year vs what Reese did the past couple of seasons.