Am I the only that was not impressed with NE offense? Brady is looking old. Running game is meh...OL is not great.
I hope not but I am not sure, the Giants defense was the cause
Now, NE secondary looks like best ever. I understand a ton of grabs, tugs and general "uncalled" PIs, but my take is much like when an OLmen can grab and hold when engaged upclose with defenders....same goes with the DBacks. as long as they wrap the WR like blanket....they get some liberties. All I know, I wish our guys did the the same. Very impressive.
I also hope that was rust on G.Tate....
4 games so far for DJ and although his 1st game was his best and last was his worst...I feel good about his prospects. Love the accountability..taking full responsibility for the mistakes. Not accepting moral victories....he has the attitude of a winner in this league. Outside of Mahomes, I cant be happier.
Are people still complaining about picking Barkley and Jones? I do not get it.
I am not sure how great the Giants coaches are? But I think we can win with them.....and not sure what the big deal in NE. The 4th & 2?
Outside of playing Stupar and Bethea....2 guys that should never see the field and go like Hilliman,
I would doubt they make major coaching changes....but the Arizona game....will be a defining game. A must win.....or this season becomes a major shitshow.
I want to see a full Barkley/Jones game....but please do not rush Barkley back.....i hope picking up Allen....will have them play it safe. Barkley had a high ankle sprain at Penn St.....we do not want it to become a cronic issue.
Offseason
3 immediate needs
A stud Edge
A stud MLB
A rangy centerfield FS
And
Developmental LT,RT and center.
Get yourself to third and short, then convert.
Everyone knows the Giants greatest needs. The only difference is how long the wish list will be in July 2020 after free agency and the draft.
Tall order for one offseason.
I'd put OT's as priority. ILB is another. Mayo and Ogletree looked VG the other night, but having seen the speed that some teams have a ILB makes me envious.
Some of the more knowledgeable people think Halapio is not doing the job and it could be that Remmers and Solder are so bad that it masks Halapio. So center may be a big need.
One big issue, is their are no “possible “ upgrades for OT and C on this roster. And they need 3 upgrades there. I would think that the 1st rd pick next year has to be either OT, ILB or ER - someone who can make a MAJOR difference. It’s possible Gettleman can get this all done, but developing the young talent from the last two years is still the major focus.
Jacksonville’s young defense sucked, until they didn’t. Hope for the same thing here.
But
The Defense need immediate help.
Even if they keep M.Golden with Xmen abd Carter....a stud edge is a priority....they need a wave of guys.
"Never have enough pass rushers"
I love what I have seen from Connerly. But this team still needs a captain in the middle.
Sure maybe Love, Beal and Balentine....might be that rangy centerfield FS.
Can DG find 6 starters next year? Seems like too much to ask...
Good to see our D look more like a live wire, but NE usually gets by on offense with quick passes, not sure why it didn't entirely work on Giants D, probably caught them off keel.
Tall order for one offseason.
The OL can be fixed in FA if things break right.
Can you imagine what Saquon could do behind a good mauling OL??
Solder and Remmers are meh free agents signed last 2 years.
Can you imagine what Saquon could do behind a good mauling OL??
Day 3 players are long shots to become good starters. Gettleman has a history of finding OL without using premium picks on them. Trai Turner was a 3rd, Daryl Williams a 4th round pick, Andrew Norwell UDFA, and Remmers UDFA signed from the Rams PS. This team needs a talent infusion on the offensive line but they also have holes at ILB, OLB, FS, WR, TE, and C.
BB believes in building the most talented 53, not the most talented 5. In a game where it is pretty much a war of attrition it is just another phase where he is already ahead of everyone else.
So right now, you need both OTs and at least one edge rusher - arguably the hardest positions to fill after QB. Fantastic.
To add to your WR need, one who can win some 50/50 balls.
Solder and Remmers are meh free agents signed last 2 years.
Remmers was always a stop gap signing. Giants should go hard after Conklin in FA.
I’d look to the draft for a center and a LT to potentially start in 2021.
Quote:
Talented Personnel ALMOST unimportant
BB believes in building the most talented 53, not the most talented 5. In a game where it is pretty much a war of attrition it is just another phase where he is already ahead of everyone else.
Absolutely fair and I believe, accurate assessment.
If that's the ideal, then the Giants have the foundation on which to succeed for years and it is super young. The only players with 4 or more years experience would be Sheperd, Tate, Engram, Solder, Zeitler, Ellison and Tomlinson.
At that point, I hope the Giants can be a perennial contender.
With respect to FA, DG is going to need the $ to extend these players to preserve that foundation. If he spends top dollar on anyone I'll be surprised. A second Barkley contract alone will skew the allocation significantly. I think he'll sign more Markus Golden-type "bridge" players to be replaced by draft picks. I see LT and WR1 as top priorities in the 2021 draft.
Miss on the 2020 draft, lose Beal, Connelly, Engram, Sheperd to injuries and who knows how long it will take to excel.
Quote:
Talented Personnel ALMOST unimportant
BB believes in building the most talented 53, not the most talented 5. In a game where it is pretty much a war of attrition it is just another phase where he is already ahead of everyone else.
Belichick believes in building the most talented 1+52=53. The ONE is Brady, who is not ALMOST unimportant, but is ALL important.