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Which of these Giants Off-Season strategies would you favor?

NYG27 : 1/8/2019 11:25 am
With the team's resources via Free Agency and the NFL Draft, it would be hard to address all the team needs in just one off-season. With the draft, you always go with best player available but if there are similar values on players, teams might lean one way if it addresses team needs.

There are many different possible ways the team could move but for this scenario, these are the only options to select from. If you had the ability to sign up for one of these options, which would you select...

1) Address the Offensive Line first and then defense: Use high end draft picks and sign free agents to get a new Center, RG, RT and a solid two way TE who can help out with the blocking and also be a threat in the passing game to compliment Engram.

In this scenario, Eli returns and given better pass protection, is able to improve on his production given the skill weapons the Giants have on offense. Finding the QB of the future would be pushed to 2020 which looks to have a better QB class than this year.

2) Address the Defense first and then offense: Giants spend big in free agency and use high end draft picks to get James Bettcher the weapons on defense to successfully run his defense.

In this scenario, Eli and the offense played a bit better in the second half of the season and ended up with a 4-4 record. Giants bring back Jamon Brown, maybe bring in cheap vets to contend with Halapio, Pulley and Chad Wheeler but overall the offense is similar to what it was this year. Finding the QB of the future would be pushed to 2020 which looks to have a better QB class than this year.

3) Address the QB of the Future in this years 2019 NFL Draft: Giants pick 6th overall in 2019 draft and would be in position to address that need. Especially since the 5 teams picking ahead of them, four are already set with young QBs, Cardinals (Rosen), 49ers (Garoppolo), Jets (Darnold) and Bucs (Winston, since their GM said he's returning as their starter).

In this scenario, only the Raiders are in a clear need at QB with Gruden wanting to move on from Carr. Not to mention how deep this draft is with defensive players, this might cause some of the QBs to drop down a bit. Not to mention the Giants might also be in position to trade up for a QB if they really are sold on one like the Jets did with Darnold. Which would most likely cost the Giants all their high end draft picks this year and possibly another second round pick in 2020 draft. (As an example, Jets gave up three 2nd round picks to move up from 6 to 3 last year)

Which of these Giants Off-Season strategies would you favor?

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Thegratefulhead : 1/8/2019 5:28 pm : link
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So don't sign a vet QB. I'm going to cut and paste what I posted elsewhere regarding what our options should be at QB:



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I know many say that there aren't a lot of QB options out there, but that's not true. I see 3 viable ways to start 2019:

1. Lauletta is the starter
2. Draft a QB and make him the starter
3. Acquire a backup QB currently on another roster that is making less than $1M. These guys are all over the league. Here are some names to start:

Jacoby Brissett
Kyle Sloter
DeShone Kizer
Mason Rudolph
Josh Dobbs
Jeff Driskel
Taysom Hill
Nick Mullens

The point is, there are many options. It's just going to require some creativity and the front office getting out of its comfort zone for once.



The options I've listed above could see us enter 2019 with a drastically reduced QB cap hit, which is a huge team building advantage.


I agree with you that its an option. And it would likely set the team up with a nice choice in a QB rich draft in 2020.

The problem is, is it realistic from a business perspective. THere is still a large camp of Eli fans that get alienated, and then there is the fact that you have given up on the 2019 season, which will alienate another group of fans who think that the team should be in the playoffs next year. Plus it does hurt the morale of some players. So is it a worthwhile business decision? Clearly the team will make less money in 2019 than it would otherwise. You can argue that it would be made up in the long term, but as much as I like to think that way, most business leaders think 1 quarter at a time.
I think any of the QBs Terps listed could easily win 5+games next year. It could possibly improve morale if there are people in the locker room that think it is time to move on from Eli and he is not being held as accountable as other players. No one has won anything with Eli on that team anymore. There has been so much turnover that most of them know only losing with Eli.
4 ......option 4  
idiotsavant : 1/8/2019 5:32 pm : link
The All Defense Draft.

Or mostly defense with a 4th round center or heavy guard to center project and maybe a blocking TE late.

Plus the best free agent center available, (yes, this plus your mid rounder).

Followed by the dramatic offense centric draft in 2020.

Give the Shurm another year with the current 0ffense roster playing cards, and a better OL, give the Betch a game changing ...game wrecking D roster.
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WillVAB : 1/8/2019 5:54 pm : link
In comment 14254553 Go Terps said:
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.


There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.
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Go Terps : 1/8/2019 5:59 pm : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.


We have the same chance of winning in 2019 with Lauletta or his equivalent as we do with Manning. How many more seasons do we have to punt in order for that to sink in?

This era of shitty football obviously isn't entirely Eli's fault, but it's also obvious that it just isn't working with him anymore. This offensive system is not tailored to what he can still do well.

This has to be Barkley's team now. That isn't going to happen if Eli is still around.
Go Terps, McL,  
Bill2 : 1/8/2019 6:00 pm : link
I would understand that strategy if there were a great FA class (a great FA class would have multiple above average players at need positions so we net 2-3 above average NFL players for 3-4 years at OL/DL/LB/DB).

So while its a good strategy if we see a Gold FA class, its unlikely to yield very much net improvement in anything but a 2020 high draft slot.

Unfortunately, so far, with the expectations that some FA are resigned or franchised by their existing teams, is it a FA class with a FA class that can likely ( not possibly, likely) assure a 9-7 or better for a few years?

Then what did we accomplish towards rapid improvement?

Its not easy to improve via the FA path. Its a league that rewards 3 very good drafts in a row and then few injuries.

The opposite of the Giants post 2009
Sorry  
Bill2 : 1/8/2019 6:01 pm : link
just imo
Strategy will be based  
bc4life : 1/8/2019 6:03 pm : link
on what's available. Desperately need a RT - but, not seeing one in FA or 1st round. Thinking they have a better shot of safety or edge rushers in FA. Maybe even a TE.

Draft will be either DE or edge rusher - based on rankings. Would love to see Oliver or Williams replace Mauro. If not there should be a quality edge rusher at 6.
Bill2  
Go Terps : 1/8/2019 6:07 pm : link
Cap space is valuable regardless of the class. Reducing our QB costs, for example, makes retaining Landon Collins a lot more palatable.

We also don't have to target the very top of the class. Now might be a good time to focus and second and third tier FAs to help provide depth, improve special teams, and supplement the players we add in the draft.
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.McL. : 1/8/2019 6:35 pm : link
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Cap space is valuable regardless of the class. Reducing our QB costs, for example, makes retaining Landon Collins a lot more palatable.

We also don't have to target the very top of the class. Now might be a good time to focus and second and third tier FAs to help provide depth, improve special teams, and supplement the players we add in the draft.


If I didn't make it clear before, as a pure team building strategy punting on next year makes perfect sense to me. I 100% agree the Giants are not winning much of anything in 2019 no matter who plays QB.

I just don't think the management can see their way through to doing that from a business perspective. It would be far bolder than our owners have ever been in the past.

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Its not easy to improve via the FA path. Its a league that rewards 3 very good drafts in a row and then few injuries.

Total agreement here as well.

However cap dollars do matter even in weak FA markets. A smart team can and should move future cap dollars into the current year in weak FA years. That can be accomplished in multiple ways. Don't give large guaranteed bonuses. Give larger guaranteed salaries to the current year. Convert future salary into current year bonus. Have leftover cap space that can carry over to the next year.

These are things that teams who are managing the cap well should be doing.
Terps  
.McL. : 1/8/2019 6:38 pm : link
The Raiders kind of got away with punting on this year because they are moving to LV. They don't give a crap about current fans.
I also wouldn't assume we're punting on 2019 if we cut Eli  
Go Terps : 1/8/2019 6:59 pm : link
Shit the Colts were supposed to be terrible this year and look at them.

Now, I think we're badly coached so I don't think we'll see that type of turnaround, but turning around quickly is possible in the NFL.
To quote DG  
Dave on the UWS : 1/8/2019 7:08 pm : link
“Everything is on the table for us- everything!” That’s our strategy. I’m good with it.
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WillVAB : 1/8/2019 7:16 pm : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.



We have the same chance of winning in 2019 with Lauletta or his equivalent as we do with Manning. How many more seasons do we have to punt in order for that to sink in?

This era of shitty football obviously isn't entirely Eli's fault, but it's also obvious that it just isn't working with him anymore. This offensive system is not tailored to what he can still do well.

This has to be Barkley's team now. That isn't going to happen if Eli is still around.


Lauletta or some bum FA isn’t the same as Eli. And yes, every FA you mentioned is a bum. At least with Eli the organization knows they have a chance at winning if personnel breaks right. If they followed your recommendation, the GM would basically be telling the entire team to go ahead and take the year off.

As far as the finances are concerned, Eli’s cap hit isn’t stopping the Giants from making moves in FA. They could cut Eli along with all of the other candidates and still trail other teams in terms of cap space. That means other teams can still outspend the Giants, or they’ll be forced to give a terrible deal to some FA no one else will and then you’ll bitch about that.

The Giants need to make smart FA moves and draft well. They need to get the next QB right, not force it or rush it because Eli is at the end. Last year was a good start, let’s see what they do this year. I’m willing to endure another 2-3 years of losing if it means the Giants get the next 15 right.
RE: I also wouldn't assume we're punting on 2019 if we cut Eli  
WillVAB : 1/8/2019 7:20 pm : link
In comment 14254637 Go Terps said:
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Shit the Colts were supposed to be terrible this year and look at them.

Now, I think we're badly coached so I don't think we'll see that type of turnaround, but turning around quickly is possible in the NFL.


The Colts were rolling the dice on Luck regardless and effectively leveraged their draft position to add high picks that turned into players — exactly what I advocated the Giants to do.

The Colts didn’t punt the season. They added talent at need spots.
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.McL. : 1/8/2019 7:53 pm : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.



We have the same chance of winning in 2019 with Lauletta or his equivalent as we do with Manning. How many more seasons do we have to punt in order for that to sink in?

This era of shitty football obviously isn't entirely Eli's fault, but it's also obvious that it just isn't working with him anymore. This offensive system is not tailored to what he can still do well.

This has to be Barkley's team now. That isn't going to happen if Eli is still around.



Lauletta or some bum FA isn’t the same as Eli. And yes, every FA you mentioned is a bum. At least with Eli the organization knows they have a chance at winning if personnel breaks right. If they followed your recommendation, the GM would basically be telling the entire team to go ahead and take the year off.

As far as the finances are concerned, Eli’s cap hit isn’t stopping the Giants from making moves in FA. They could cut Eli along with all of the other candidates and still trail other teams in terms of cap space. That means other teams can still outspend the Giants, or they’ll be forced to give a terrible deal to some FA no one else will and then you’ll bitch about that.

The Giants need to make smart FA moves and draft well. They need to get the next QB right, not force it or rush it because Eli is at the end. Last year was a good start, let’s see what they do this year. I’m willing to endure another 2-3 years of losing if it means the Giants get the next 15 right.


Well said...
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christian : 1/8/2019 8:28 pm : link
To add to what Bill said, keep an eye on the number of teams with nearly 200M in unused cap over the next 2 years and the quality of free agents getting to the market.

Neither of those numbers benefit the Giants' chances of remaking much via UFA.

The is also CBA working, vets are getting a larger share of the pie, teams are triggering the 5th year option or extending guys early.

You've got to have multiple successful drafts in succession and round off a short list of needs with your own other 2nd contract guys.

What is this love affair with Holapio?  
Doomster : 1/8/2019 10:21 pm : link
What has he ever done other than play merry-go-round on various practice squads?

He certainly did not distinguish himself in the first two games....
I want option 3  
giantstock : 1/9/2019 2:30 am : link
I think that is easily the best if if if if the Gmen think in year two the qb will be at least "good" then have a chance to be very good thereafter.

Then you get the Qb and dont look back. You get in Free Agency TWO good OLinemen and then you are set for 2020 of having an elite offense.

The Chiefs can do it-- so can the Giants.
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giantstock : 1/9/2019 8:26 am : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.



We have the same chance of winning in 2019 with Lauletta or his equivalent as we do with Manning. How many more seasons do we have to punt in order for that to sink in?

This era of shitty football obviously isn't entirely Eli's fault, but it's also obvious that it just isn't working with him anymore. This offensive system is not tailored to what he can still do well.

This has to be Barkley's team now. That isn't going to happen if Eli is still around.





The Giants need to make smart FA moves and draft well. They need to get the next QB right, not force it or rush it because Eli is at the end. Last year was a good start, let’s see what they do this year. I’m willing to endure another 2-3 years of losing if it means the Giants get the next 15 right.


Three more years of losing would be acceptable? I want what you're smoking. SO they won't have a winning until 2022? Ridiculous.
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Thegratefulhead : 1/9/2019 11:23 am : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.
We went 3-13 with a shit ton of injuries, then we won 2 more games with a lot less injuries, great draft including the best RB drafted since AP and a giant improvement at left tackle. It was reasonable to expect more from Manning this year. I cannot speak for anyone other fans, if they keep trotting Manning out there, they are alienating fans who feel the same as I do.
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dep026 : 1/9/2019 11:26 am : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.

We went 3-13 with a shit ton of injuries, then we won 2 more games with a lot less injuries, great draft including the best RB drafted since AP and a giant improvement at left tackle. It was reasonable to expect more from Manning this year. I cannot speak for anyone other fans, if they keep trotting Manning out there, they are alienating fans who feel the same as I do.


Solder was a Giant improvement? Could have fooled me after teh first 8 gsames where he was rated as one of the worst OL in the NFL. And lets not forget that Wheeler played worse than Hart did last year. We got nothing from the Center position and Engram missed a ton of time and struggled early on.

I dont know what your expectations were.... but when you get subpar play from 5-6 of your offensive starters... its tough for any QB to overcome.

If the last 8 games are any indication of where the offense is going... how can one NOT be excited?

Oh wait, this is BBI.....
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Thegratefulhead : 1/9/2019 11:32 am : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.

We went 3-13 with a shit ton of injuries, then we won 2 more games with a lot less injuries, great draft including the best RB drafted since AP and a giant improvement at left tackle. It was reasonable to expect more from Manning this year. I cannot speak for anyone other fans, if they keep trotting Manning out there, they are alienating fans who feel the same as I do.



Solder was a Giant improvement? Could have fooled me after teh first 8 gsames where he was rated as one of the worst OL in the NFL. And lets not forget that Wheeler played worse than Hart did last year. We got nothing from the Center position and Engram missed a ton of time and struggled early on.

I dont know what your expectations were.... but when you get subpar play from 5-6 of your offensive starters... its tough for any QB to overcome.

If the last 8 games are any indication of where the offense is going... how can one NOT be excited?

Oh wait, this is BBI.....
Yes, Solder is much better than Flowers, you don't think so, I cannot have discussion with someone not based in reality. Let's look, last year all our receiver were out, Flowers and Hart manned the tackles and our RBs were Darkwa and Gallman. With a healthy OBJ for most of the season a generational improvement at RB. Solder and Hernandez to the OL, a coach that had not completely lost the locker room, I expected more than a 2 win improvement. I expected Eli to not be in the bottom 25% of the league in QBR.
Why does everything pertaining to the record fall back on Eli?  
PatersonPlank : 1/9/2019 11:33 am : link
The Giants won 5 games because the defense was horrendous. The offense was improving, and I believe we can win with the 2018 offense. Fix the defense, and draft/find a QB of the future. Stick with Eli next year and bring Haskins/whoever along (whoever is someone other than Lauletta).
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dep026 : 1/9/2019 11:35 am : link
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Yes, Solder is much better than Flowers, you don't think so, I cannot have discussion with someone not based in reality. Let's look, last year all our receiver were out, Flowers and Hart manned the tackles and our RBs were Darkwa and Gallman. With a healthy OBJ for most of the season a generational improvement at RB. Solder and Hernandez to the OL, a coach that had not completely lost the locker room, I expected more than a 2 win improvement. I expected Eli to not be in the bottom 25% of the league in QBR.


Again, please re-read what I wrote.

1. Solder is better than Flowers. I agree. But he didnt PLAY like it the first half of the year. He was horrible. All statistical measures said he was terrible.
2. Hart had a better 2017 than Wheeler did in 2018. Wheeler was that bad.
3. We also downgraded at Center as well. A key part of the OL.

And again... please read this again. The last half of the season we were a very, very good offense (even without OBJ). It doesnt mean Eli was perfect or great all year. But once the OL was solidified, Solder got healthier and better, Engram came back healthy as well..... The offense looked legitimate. How you cannot be exciting if that is what next years bring. I dont know what to tell you.
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Thegratefulhead : 1/9/2019 11:39 am : link
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Yes, Solder is much better than Flowers, you don't think so, I cannot have discussion with someone not based in reality. Let's look, last year all our receiver were out, Flowers and Hart manned the tackles and our RBs were Darkwa and Gallman. With a healthy OBJ for most of the season a generational improvement at RB. Solder and Hernandez to the OL, a coach that had not completely lost the locker room, I expected more than a 2 win improvement. I expected Eli to not be in the bottom 25% of the league in QBR.



Again, please re-read what I wrote.

1. Solder is better than Flowers. I agree. But he didnt PLAY like it the first half of the year. He was horrible. All statistical measures said he was terrible.
2. Hart had a better 2017 than Wheeler did in 2018. Wheeler was that bad.
3. We also downgraded at Center as well. A key part of the OL.

And again... please read this again. The last half of the season we were a very, very good offense (even without OBJ). It doesnt mean Eli was perfect or great all year. But once the OL was solidified, Solder got healthier and better, Engram came back healthy as well..... The offense looked legitimate. How you cannot be exciting if that is what next years bring. I dont know what to tell you.
I am excited about next year. I think about what this offense could with a QB with mobility and the ability to created offense when the pocket breaks down(not by design) IE Off schedule big plays. I am EXTREMELY excited by Barkley next year. I am not excite to see us trot out Manning against next because I think he isn't good enough anymore. We just disagree on the Eli thing. Nothing new there Dep.
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bradshaw44 : 1/9/2019 11:46 am : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.

We went 3-13 with a shit ton of injuries, then we won 2 more games with a lot less injuries, great draft including the best RB drafted since AP and a giant improvement at left tackle. It was reasonable to expect more from Manning this year. I cannot speak for anyone other fans, if they keep trotting Manning out there, they are alienating fans who feel the same as I do.


I'm curious, does this mean you just want any new first round QB even if the grade isn't there? Even if it is worse than what we have, you're ok with just trying? I'm not being a dick, just curious if any new QB would scratch your itch.
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TheMick7 : 1/9/2019 11:48 am : link
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Thegratefulhead : 1/9/2019 1:56 pm : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.

We went 3-13 with a shit ton of injuries, then we won 2 more games with a lot less injuries, great draft including the best RB drafted since AP and a giant improvement at left tackle. It was reasonable to expect more from Manning this year. I cannot speak for anyone other fans, if they keep trotting Manning out there, they are alienating fans who feel the same as I do.



I'm curious, does this mean you just want any new first round QB even if the grade isn't there? Even if it is worse than what we have, you're ok with just trying? I'm not being a dick, just curious if any new QB would scratch your itch.
In this modern NFL, ever single year, teams start a QB with no experience. Fans understand this, so do players. I can list rookie QBs or QBs that had no or very limited starting experience that went on to have better seasons than Eli has had the last 2 years. So, I do not believe it is throwing away the season. If no one is available via draft/trade or signing that DG and Shurmur do not see upside in, fine I am good with Eli in that case. I find that difficult to believe. I also would not want them to reach at #6....Trading up for a QB after that I am all for. If ones grade out at 6, pull the trigger.
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bradshaw44 : 1/9/2019 2:01 pm : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.

We went 3-13 with a shit ton of injuries, then we won 2 more games with a lot less injuries, great draft including the best RB drafted since AP and a giant improvement at left tackle. It was reasonable to expect more from Manning this year. I cannot speak for anyone other fans, if they keep trotting Manning out there, they are alienating fans who feel the same as I do.



I'm curious, does this mean you just want any new first round QB even if the grade isn't there? Even if it is worse than what we have, you're ok with just trying? I'm not being a dick, just curious if any new QB would scratch your itch.

In this modern NFL, ever single year, teams start a QB with no experience. Fans understand this, so do players. I can list rookie QBs or QBs that had no or very limited starting experience that went on to have better seasons than Eli has had the last 2 years. So, I do not believe it is throwing away the season. If no one is available via draft/trade or signing that DG and Shurmur do not see upside in, fine I am good with Eli in that case. I find that difficult to believe. I also would not want them to reach at #6....Trading up for a QB after that I am all for. If ones grade out at 6, pull the trigger.


Gotcha. Thanks for clarifying your position. It seems as others just want change for the sake of change, which is mind boggling to me.
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WillVAB : 1/9/2019 3:18 pm : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.

We went 3-13 with a shit ton of injuries, then we won 2 more games with a lot less injuries, great draft including the best RB drafted since AP and a giant improvement at left tackle. It was reasonable to expect more from Manning this year. I cannot speak for anyone other fans, if they keep trotting Manning out there, they are alienating fans who feel the same as I do.


If the Giants are alienating fans by playing Eli in 19 then so be it.

The team isn’t second rate because of the QB. They’ve sucked because they’ve been terrible in the trenches on both sides of the ball for quite some time.

Meanwhile, look at how the Cowboys and Eagles are built. The Eagles are in the divisional round w a backup QB and an entire secondary of scrubs. Dallas is on to the Rams riding their OL and running game on O and pass rush on D.

When Reese was overdrafting bum OL and taking a third corner top 10, the class of the division was loading up on pass rushers and OL.

That’s why the Giants are where they are. A new QB now doesn’t change that dynamic.
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Thegratefulhead : 1/9/2019 4:23 pm : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.

We went 3-13 with a shit ton of injuries, then we won 2 more games with a lot less injuries, great draft including the best RB drafted since AP and a giant improvement at left tackle. It was reasonable to expect more from Manning this year. I cannot speak for anyone other fans, if they keep trotting Manning out there, they are alienating fans who feel the same as I do.



If the Giants are alienating fans by playing Eli in 19 then so be it.

The team isn’t second rate because of the QB. They’ve sucked because they’ve been terrible in the trenches on both sides of the ball for quite some time.

Meanwhile, look at how the Cowboys and Eagles are built. The Eagles are in the divisional round w a backup QB and an entire secondary of scrubs. Dallas is on to the Rams riding their OL and running game on O and pass rush on D.

When Reese was overdrafting bum OL and taking a third corner top 10, the class of the division was loading up on pass rushers and OL.

That’s why the Giants are where they are. A new QB now doesn’t change that dynamic.
We disagree. I believe the team is second rate because of the roster AND the performance by the QB. I see Eli as being a big part of the problem. That small fact is the crutch of all of the arguments. Some people think Eli has lost "it" some do not. Doesn't make any of us stupid. We just see it differently when we watch, we put faith in and value statistics differently. We put more faith in some circumstantial evidence over others. IE State of the OL, Who we are playing ect. Bottom line, I think Eli is overpaid, declining and a bottom 25% of the league starter. If you believed that, you would want to move on too. If I believed Eli was just about the same as he used to be, I would want him to stay too. This is not such a big divide, just a difference of opinion by passionate fans.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: McL  
WillVAB : 1/9/2019 8:07 pm : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.

We went 3-13 with a shit ton of injuries, then we won 2 more games with a lot less injuries, great draft including the best RB drafted since AP and a giant improvement at left tackle. It was reasonable to expect more from Manning this year. I cannot speak for anyone other fans, if they keep trotting Manning out there, they are alienating fans who feel the same as I do.



If the Giants are alienating fans by playing Eli in 19 then so be it.

The team isn’t second rate because of the QB. They’ve sucked because they’ve been terrible in the trenches on both sides of the ball for quite some time.

Meanwhile, look at how the Cowboys and Eagles are built. The Eagles are in the divisional round w a backup QB and an entire secondary of scrubs. Dallas is on to the Rams riding their OL and running game on O and pass rush on D.

When Reese was overdrafting bum OL and taking a third corner top 10, the class of the division was loading up on pass rushers and OL.

That’s why the Giants are where they are. A new QB now doesn’t change that dynamic.

We disagree. I believe the team is second rate because of the roster AND the performance by the QB. I see Eli as being a big part of the problem. That small fact is the crutch of all of the arguments. Some people think Eli has lost "it" some do not. Doesn't make any of us stupid. We just see it differently when we watch, we put faith in and value statistics differently. We put more faith in some circumstantial evidence over others. IE State of the OL, Who we are playing ect. Bottom line, I think Eli is overpaid, declining and a bottom 25% of the league starter. If you believed that, you would want to move on too. If I believed Eli was just about the same as he used to be, I would want him to stay too. This is not such a big divide, just a difference of opinion by passionate fans.


It really isn’t about the quarterback. It’s about understanding the team isn’t and hasn’t been competitive in the trenches for quite sometime and that’s the root cause of the team’s woes over the last 8 years.
RE: Offer the Bills a 1st and 2nd round draft pick for Josh Allen  
Carson53 : 1/10/2019 11:36 am : link
In comment 14253985 GeofromNJ said:
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then sit back and enjoy the next ten years of Giants football
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Although I like Barkley, he is the QB I wanted the Jints
to draft. I was looking long term, not a complaint, just my thought process.
Why do new head coaches want to go to a team with a young QB in place, cuz you build around a QB.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: McL  
Thegratefulhead : 1/10/2019 11:51 am : link
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The Giants are already alienating their fans by playing putrid football for years now. It's time for everybody to grow up and move on.



There’s a difference between alienating the fans and punting the season w a QB who gives you no shot at winning.

We went 3-13 with a shit ton of injuries, then we won 2 more games with a lot less injuries, great draft including the best RB drafted since AP and a giant improvement at left tackle. It was reasonable to expect more from Manning this year. I cannot speak for anyone other fans, if they keep trotting Manning out there, they are alienating fans who feel the same as I do.



If the Giants are alienating fans by playing Eli in 19 then so be it.

The team isn’t second rate because of the QB. They’ve sucked because they’ve been terrible in the trenches on both sides of the ball for quite some time.

Meanwhile, look at how the Cowboys and Eagles are built. The Eagles are in the divisional round w a backup QB and an entire secondary of scrubs. Dallas is on to the Rams riding their OL and running game on O and pass rush on D.

When Reese was overdrafting bum OL and taking a third corner top 10, the class of the division was loading up on pass rushers and OL.

That’s why the Giants are where they are. A new QB now doesn’t change that dynamic.

We disagree. I believe the team is second rate because of the roster AND the performance by the QB. I see Eli as being a big part of the problem. That small fact is the crutch of all of the arguments. Some people think Eli has lost "it" some do not. Doesn't make any of us stupid. We just see it differently when we watch, we put faith in and value statistics differently. We put more faith in some circumstantial evidence over others. IE State of the OL, Who we are playing ect. Bottom line, I think Eli is overpaid, declining and a bottom 25% of the league starter. If you believed that, you would want to move on too. If I believed Eli was just about the same as he used to be, I would want him to stay too. This is not such a big divide, just a difference of opinion by passionate fans.



It really isn’t about the quarterback. It’s about understanding the team isn’t and hasn’t been competitive in the trenches for quite sometime and that’s the root cause of the team’s woes over the last 8 years.
We disagree, I think QB play is a big part of the problem. I think he could make the OL look better if he showed even the tiniest bit of athleticism(he used to have this) He could also improve the running game by beating teams deep when they sell out to stop the run. He is not able to drive the ball downfield the way he used to. Sure he can do when he has plenty of time and can step up, but that just isn't the reality in today's NFL. QB have to able to make plays under duress, years of porous OL play have left him jittery. Clearly, I see something different when I watch...is what it is. There have been current players, ex players and analysts that have suggested this too, I am not alone. All of them are discredited here.
Eli threw the deep ball really  
dep026 : 1/10/2019 11:58 am : link
well this year thegratefulhead. The chart and stats are there to back it up.
RE: Eli threw the deep ball really  
Thegratefulhead : 1/10/2019 12:02 pm : link
In comment 14256784 dep026 said:
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well this year thegratefulhead. The chart and stats are there to back it up.
Show me, so I can discredit them the same way you do when anyone posts stats you disagree with.
The game is won on the line of scrimmage...  
Rong5611 : 1/10/2019 12:05 pm : link
Address the OL and D Front 7, go from there.
RE: RE: Eli threw the deep ball really  
dep026 : 1/10/2019 12:10 pm : link
In comment 14256789 Thegratefulhead said:
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well this year thegratefulhead. The chart and stats are there to back it up.

Show me, so I can discredit them the same way you do when anyone posts stats you disagree with.


There was a whole thread dedicated to it. Ill try to find it.

And I dont discredit posters who post logical things that make Eli. Just people who say he is a fucking moron or a say a 2nd quarter INT changed the momentum of the game.
This was from December 8th  
dep026 : 1/10/2019 12:12 pm : link
So it didnt include the last 4 games.... but I would think with games against Wash, Indy, and Dallas - the percentage goes up.
Deep ball percentage - ( New Window )
And this is why people discredit you gratefulhead  
dep026 : 1/10/2019 12:24 pm : link
you make a statement that...

A. Is not true.
B. Come back with a smartass response.
C. Going to discredit the notion even with factual evidence not agreeing with you.

Have a nice day. It was fun.
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christian : 1/10/2019 12:24 pm : link
Getting myopic about perceived need is exactly what Reese did. That's how you end with a tweener like Pugh, a jerk like Flowers, and a massively overpaid Solder.

It doesn't satiate the immediate desire, but you have to focus on value and let the value come to you.

This is a long process, the Giants have problems on every level.

There is no "just fix X" and they will be fine when you are 8-24 over two seasons, have an aging QB, have holes all over your defense and offense on every level.

RE: This was from December 8th  
Thegratefulhead : 1/10/2019 12:47 pm : link
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So it didn't include the last 4 games.... but I would think with games against Wash, Indy, and Dallas - the percentage goes up. Deep ball percentage - ( New Window )
You are talking about completion percentage on 46 pass attempts...There is no methodology listed, it is a post from a blog without details. Football outsides has him at 22 in DYAR, 20th in DVOA and 27th in QBR. Their methodology is shared in detail on their site. FWIW, if SIS had the entire list and their methodology was explained I would accept these stats.
Dep  
Thegratefulhead : 1/10/2019 12:51 pm : link
This explains you very well, and it is not your fault you don't understand. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect
RE: RE: Eli threw the deep ball really  
dep026 : 1/10/2019 1:03 pm : link
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well this year thegratefulhead. The chart and stats are there to back it up.

Show me, so I can discredit them the same way you do when anyone posts stats you disagree with.


You asked me to show you where Eli threw the ball well down field. I did.

If you can’t understand this, you are beyond hope. All I’m arguing is the deep ball. You’re wrong. Move along.
RE: RE: RE: Eli threw the deep ball really  
Thegratefulhead : 1/10/2019 1:22 pm : link
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well this year thegratefulhead. The chart and stats are there to back it up.

Show me, so I can discredit them the same way you do when anyone posts stats you disagree with.



You asked me to show you where Eli threw the ball well down field. I did.

If you can’t understand this, you are beyond hope. All I’m arguing is the deep ball. You’re wrong. Move along.
You shared a blog post that talked about passes over 20 yards. Does that mean 20 yards downfield, how far the pass traveled in the air? It doesn't list everyone, that is a problem. The information you shared is incomplete. It is only 46 pass attempts that show a completion percentage just north of 40% on only 75% of the season. You need the rest of the information. Did you click on the link in the article that took you to Football Outsiders and read it? The information you listed MAY prove something. I tried to dig deeper on the blog because information matters. It is behind a pay wall. I researched Eli Manning and deep ball accuracy. I am sure you saw the plethora of articles from earlier in the season about the topic if you did.
All I showed is Elis accuracy  
dep026 : 1/10/2019 1:25 pm : link
Throwing down field which is qualified starting at 20 yards. That’s all. Eli completed a high number of passes downfield.

That’s all I said and proved.

Have a nice day.
Eyes  
Thegratefulhead : 1/10/2019 1:30 pm : link
What passes do you remember that Eli threw this year that the receiver caught it in stride and scored? I can certainly remember a few that he completed(they would count for the stat) that there was a blown coverage(WR wide open) and if Eli was just a little more accurate it would have been a score, but the WR had to wait for the ball and was tackled immediately.
RE: All I showed is Elis accuracy  
Thegratefulhead : 1/10/2019 1:32 pm : link
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Throwing down field which is qualified starting at 20 yards. That’s all. Eli completed a high number of passes downfield.

That’s all I said and proved.

Have a nice day.
43% of 46 attempts is under 20 passes completed. Not statistically significant.
Latimer  
dep026 : 1/10/2019 1:34 pm : link
TD in the last week was pretty sweet. He threw a few to Coleman as well during the year. He had a couple nice throws for TDs to ObJ (San Fran And Carolina) also against Carolina to Shepard on the last drive. The throw to SS against Indy was pretty sweet too. I can name a lot more if you want...

You want to argue there were some that weren’t perfectly thrown and the WR made a nice play. No argument here.
the problem I have with waiting until the 2020 draft for our  
Jersey55 : 1/10/2019 4:51 pm : link
QB is that in order to draft high enough to get our QB we would have to suck again in 2019, writing off another year with Eli Manning as our QB is totally unacceptable to me....
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