I think this team has a bright future. Maybe I’m overly negative about the 2019 Giants but I don’t think this is more than a 7 win team.
While improved, the o line still lacks depth and Solder was at best inconsistent last year. Hernandez and Zeitler seem like anchors at guard, and Halopio and Remmers are talented, solid players but they aren’t exactly sure things.
My biggest concern falls on our pass rush, coverage linebackers and WR. While there is reason for optimism with Lorenzo Carter, Golden is a huge question mark, Martin is a JAG and x man is a high upside rookie. I really like the D line with Hill, Lawrence and Tomlinson, but they don’t figure to generate many sacks. I don’t think it’s inconceivable to say this team could rank among the worst teams in the leagues for total sacks.
I also cringe when I think of the coverage linebackers trying to cover the Zeke, Ertz. godderts and Jordan reeds of the world. We don’t have a single linebacker that can’t competently cover athletic Rb/Tes. That’s huge in today’s NFL.
In terms of WRs, I was a huge proponent of trading Beckham. Addition by subtraction, a ticking time bomb. I love Shep and while not a huge fan of the Tate pickup he’s a decent placeholder for now, suspension aside. Outside of that the cabinet is bare.
My biggest worry is that the front office and coaching staff thinks this team is a win now team. I think they rightfully feel indebted to Eli and want to give him “one last run,” but even with Saquon right now I think this team is 2-3 years away from contention.
What say you?
This surprises me coming from someone with your knowledge. You question if Zeitler is better than Ohmaneh/Brown and if Remmers is better than Flowrrs/Wheeler? Just had to understand that.
I get the "in a season or two" but for this year those two are night and day better than who they replaced. Next year is a different question.
Lol this. At least we have a shiny new toy at QB if we don't. I'm pretty sick of our season being over before Halloween.
for 2019, probably safe to say 6-7 wins... at which point the only thing to root for is that D. Jones was worth taking at #6.
Maybe 6 or 7 wins.
Huge improvements on defense and although the secondary is young this is a good scheme with lots of press coverage which lends well to youth.....cover this guy!
Eli surprises and the last game against the Eagles at home will win the division.
I expect 24+ per game from that offense.
Defense worries me. The inexperience as a unit, all the youth back there leaves potential for exploitation.
So I'm thinking like a 4-2 start to the season.
The major issue is depth. Once one or 2 OL go down, and they WILL go down - what happens? Revert to 2018? Same is true at WR, DL and Safety.
I don't think there are enough good players to get to 10-6.
I expect 8-8, 9-7
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Remmers is a solid vet, but might not be part of the finished product in a season or two. His back is an unknown. The knowledge is just fine.
I get the "in a season or two" but for this year those two are night and day better than who they replaced. Next year is a different question.
Fair enough, I'll try to stay within the ocd lines.
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It’s time to be in the postseason. No excuses. If not Jones better play 8 games.
if this team is truly in a rebuilding year the why is Eli still the starting QB?
Gettleman: Because he is! Lookit my resume! Youse guys never saw Bronco Nagursky! I fell in love! You don't know! My bubbie once said you don't tasted the batter before you put it in the window!