Giants are buying what their coach, GM are selling

At this point, I like what Gettlemen is trying to do: rebuild both lines, loaded up on CB's, and when in doubt, bring in high character guys.

The Golden Tate situation is concerning though. We really need him in the line up to complete.

Culture is important and I also think that chemistry is very important. Who these players are and how they work together is going to determine their success.

Thinking of OBJ and JPP as our locker room leaders.

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might be a great receiver, but he was hard guy to root for. With the peeing like a dog TD celebration, proposing to a kicking net and banging his head "to get fired up," it shows that the guy is basically an idiot.

When the TDs didn't happen as much the other stuff was hard to take.

From the previous regime. But aside from that little miss, good article!

too many people focus solely on "talent" and not on what it truly takes to put a winning team together. If you do not have true leaders and instead have a collection of individuals... then you will get more of what we have seen for the past 7 yrs.

Finally, people here were freaking out over so many of the personnel moves. As if we were breaking up some kind of dynasty or a team that was 1 or two players away from being a contender.

this begs the question - are Gettleman and Shurmur the right people to lead the culture change?

In comment 14522198 EricJ said:

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too many people focus solely on "talent" and not on what it truly takes to put a winning team together. If you do not have true leaders and instead have a collection of individuals... then you will get more of what we have seen for the past 7 yrs. Finally, people here were freaking out over so many of the personnel moves. As if we were breaking up some kind of dynasty or a team that was 1 or two players away from being a contender.

Agreed. The roster overhaul is unreal. It is early but I think the 2 main concerns are Edge rusher and deep threat WR. I am hopeful we can get pressure as I am a huge ZO Carter fan and think he can be a star. I wanted Josh Allen but that didn't happen. WR and ER will be priorities in the 2020 offseason.

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this begs the question - are Gettleman and Shurmur the right people to lead the culture change?

Obviously, but that would apply to anyone that was hired into the positions.

I like how the team kept fighting down the stretch even after being mathematically eliminated.

Players know where their bread is buttered. Actors always praise the director. Players praise the coach and GM.

No player in his right mind is going to come out and say that the coach can't tell the difference between his butt and a hole in the ground.

That’s the real test of leadership and team. I’m sure they will be tested on that front.

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That was seriously the dumbest slogan I've ever heard, though I think they won the Super Bowl that season.

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the new ones say "All Ball", which is pretty close to the Ballin' celebration Stray and co used to do, so its all good with me

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I like how the team kept fighting down the stretch even after being mathematically eliminated.

The team also played better without the Diva in the lineup

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Players know where their bread is buttered. Actors always praise the director. Players praise the coach and GM. No player in his right mind is going to come out and say that the coach can't tell the difference between his butt and a hole in the ground.

Shockey used to openly criticize Clawfin.

Leaders are not always the most talented players. Too often we tend to assume that leaders are also the best players. Or that the most talented players also have to be leaders. That is certainly not the case.

If "culture" is going to help the left tackle block better or the secondary cover well, then that's great. I have a funny feeling though that when the Giants get more talent, they'll win more, and then all these people can crow about how the "culture" made a difference.

To chase out the Pollyannas..errr Optimists. I like what I've seen and heard from this bunch, it's finally a group I can really root for and pull for. I always want them to win obviously, but that last few years we had some tough to stomach guys.

No doubt the 2019 Giants will go through their share of rough patches, but effective leadership and a strong, team-first culture can keep them from coming apart at the seams if things go too far south. They need to hang together and avoid any infighting. Odds are this year will be fraught with frustration and disappointment. How they deal with that will tell us a lot about the team going forward.

In comment 14522431 shockeyisthebest8056 said:

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If "culture" is going to help the left tackle block better or the secondary cover well, then that's great. I have a funny feeling though that when the Giants get more talent, they'll win more, and then all these people can crow about how the "culture" made a difference.

Yep

there aren't any to play (until tonight). Never understood that stance. They are asked questions, they give answers.

Let the over analysis ensue.

DG has added more players that seem to love the game and love to get to work. Barkley last year, and Zeitler this year to name a few.

Let's hope it adds up to a few more win and moves the team in the right direction