Besides the Jets defense, which I expected more pressure.
I know we are all somewhat giddy, but rather look at the area where the Giant can improve.....
The most concerning was the Giants own pass rush. Carter looks bigger and contained the edge well, but I was not overly impressed by his passrush moves. Xmen, besides a decent bull rush that he took the LT right into the QB, he seemed overmatch and is not ready. I did not see M.Golden? I hope he is our secret weapon.
I did not see any pressure from the inside either. Now, I did not see Hill. I only noticed Lawrence on the run plays and he left quckly.
None of the RBs overly impress. Gallman seemed to secure the backup roll, for now. Barkley did not play, so I am not overly concern.
The Jets TE seemed open on everyplay.
The return guys let the ball touch the ground too much and no one seemed as explosive as Coleman
The Giants definitely lost the battle of the punters
OT Mihalik (burner)
OT Asafo-Adjei (concussion)
I was surprised the passing game went so well.
Right now, the Giants get stuck dowm by their own endzone and forced to punt....they are basiclly giving up a FG.
Dixon was 10th in average last year and 7th in net average.
Team is a work in progress. One that has a chance to get better as year goes on.
Bright spots on defense in Lawrence, Connelly, Baker, and Ballantine. Ballantine, in particular, while making some glaring mistakes also flashed instincts and plenty of raw tools.
Got three starters from their first round picks this year, and probably more.
Very hard to judge the pass rush right off the bat. Gonna need more sample size, and I'm sure the D will need some time to gel.
Yeah, I hear ya. But to be fair, if Peppers makes the pick that he should have we are all having a different discussion around that today.
I was concerned (am concerned) about the pass rush as well. But I am thinking at this point in time we are taking a look at what our base pass rush looks like without any blitz packages installed yet. I am guessing Bettcher needs to see what he has from a base rush perspective and make adjustments there before he creates his blitz packages. That said, I won't panic yet.
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Tilley Dixon is still the punter. Cant believe they cant find anyone better.
Dixon was 10th in average last year and 7th in net average.
Yes with his rollerball specials he somehow ended up with decent stats but if you actually think he’s a good P I disagree. Just another example of why football isn’t a stats game.
Awwww, poo-poo little fuckers.
Anyone focus on Connelly?
Awwww, poo-poo little fuckers.
Shhhhhhhh Canton, I like it when they are hiding......
Anyone focus on Connelly?
The OP asked what went WRONG with last night (did not go right) so you won’t see Connelly’s name on this thread because he was RIGHT ON!
RE: comments about Carter - all vanilla last night, just run upfield and try and get past the tackle.