I was at the game. I saw that Pinnock was playing better than most of the team, BUT despite being all over the field, he missed some tackles by not wrapping up. So did most of the D, especially LB and secondary.
I get that the modern way to tackle is to hit high, hope for a fumble or try to cause one, then deal with the ball carrier if he is still up. That is not working for this team, not last year and not this year. We really need to tackle much better to beat any good team.
As to Pinnock, he hits hard, appears to be smart and highly motivated. I expect that he will likely fix this very soon.
I see some posts on how he wasn't great in coverage. That could be the case, and I'm not sure either way.
From being at the game, I can say that he was the only bright spot in the first half. He was flying around the field and always around the ball. Hard-hitter too. He looked more athletic and played at a different speed than most if not everybody else.
I was at the game. I saw that Pinnock was playing better than most of the team, BUT despite being all over the field, he missed some tackles by not wrapping up. So did most of the D, especially LB and secondary.
I get that the modern way to tackle is to hit high, hope for a fumble or try to cause one, then deal with the ball carrier if he is still up. That is not working for this team, not last year and not this year. We really need to tackle much better to beat any good team.
As to Pinnock, he hits hard, appears to be smart and highly motivated. I expect that he will likely fix this very soon.
The poor tackling has to be a result of the lack of live action in the preseason.
This has been an issue for the Giants for years. They never seem to have a LBer or safety who is able to cover the TE. DOnt know why they can never fix this
Well compared to McKinney, Pinnock was prime Ronnie Lott
We all saw McKinney get trucked at the goaline by the immortal Josh Dobbs, but check out his "tackling" on one of Conner's 20 plus yard runs. He should forfeit his game check for Sunday. He could have run around with a carton of eggs in his pocket and not cracked one.
He blitzed a lot.
This
Kittle will get 250 yards and 3 TDs if Pinnock is covering him.
I expect him to be one of Sy’s Duds.
(Note: I was at the game, so didn’t get the benefit of TV angles and analysis)
That was my impression, although he was clearly better in the 2nd half.
I get that the modern way to tackle is to hit high, hope for a fumble or try to cause one, then deal with the ball carrier if he is still up. That is not working for this team, not last year and not this year. We really need to tackle much better to beat any good team.
As to Pinnock, he hits hard, appears to be smart and highly motivated. I expect that he will likely fix this very soon.
It's strange considering hes a converted corner, but doesn't have recovery speed after his man breaks the route.
From being at the game, I can say that he was the only bright spot in the first half. He was flying around the field and always around the ball. Hard-hitter too. He looked more athletic and played at a different speed than most if not everybody else.
Kayvon, on the other hand? Invisible.
I get that the modern way to tackle is to hit high, hope for a fumble or try to cause one, then deal with the ball carrier if he is still up. That is not working for this team, not last year and not this year. We really need to tackle much better to beat any good team.
As to Pinnock, he hits hard, appears to be smart and highly motivated. I expect that he will likely fix this very soon.
The poor tackling has to be a result of the lack of live action in the preseason.
This has been an issue for the Giants for years. They never seem to have a LBer or safety who is able to cover the TE. DOnt know why they can never fix this