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Anando : 12/4/2019 10:55 am
Per Twitter. Just announced
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RE: RE: Part of me wonders  
crick n NC : 12/4/2019 12:12 pm : link
In comment 14702727 Go Terps said:
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In comment 14702681 crick n NC said:


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If some fans partially root for Eli to finish with a sub .500 record just to shovel more dirt in on him and the franchise. Humans have a tendency to be petty, I know, I speak from experience of being petty.



Eli doesn't deserve any dirt shoveled on him. The franchise on the other hand deserves whatever it gets until real change is made.


The franchise deserves certain criticism for sure, but not for everything. Fans get lazy so they fail to even to attempt a better understanding of why certain things took place, it's much easier to just say the franchise made another mistake. There was a fan on here the other day criticizing the Giants for not trying flowers at guard.
you should have bantered with the crew from 10 years ago  
gtt350 : 12/4/2019 12:12 pm : link
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RE: These  
flycatcher : 12/4/2019 12:13 pm : link
In comment 14702559 Eric from BBI said:
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last four games may be the four games that determine Eli's HOF chances.

Geez that would be nuts. Only 5 players have won multiple SB MVPs, can't imagine how Eli could ever be denied a jacket.
RE: Win win scenario  
jcn56 : 12/4/2019 12:16 pm : link
In comment 14702706 cjac said:
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Eli plays great and Shurmur looks like a moron for benching him and gets fired.

Eli plays average and the OL sucks again, we lose and Shurmur looks like a moron because he cant win a football game.


Shurmur's dead man walking either way - any wins and you can kiss any chance at Young goodbye.
This wanting to artificially protect  
joeinpa : 12/4/2019 12:17 pm : link
Eli s record is pathetic. His career isn’t over yet, the starting quarterback has a high ankle sprain, next man up.

I m willing to bet Eli doesn’t share any of the sentiments shared here about getting to play, I m betting he s thrilled for the opportunity, know why, because he s a competitor.

It s sports, it s competition, you play to win, these athletes don’t concern themselves with any of the mamby pamby periphery espoused here, thankfully, would be difficult to root for them if they did.

Go Eli, !
RE: These  
JCin332 : 12/4/2019 12:20 pm : link
In comment 14702559 Eric from BBI said:
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last four games may be the four games that determine Eli's HOF chances.


Eric you cannot be serious with this shit?

I think the 2 SB's will be more of a determinant...
RE: This wanting to artificially protect  
Britt in VA : 12/4/2019 12:20 pm : link
In comment 14702753 joeinpa said:
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Eli s record is pathetic. His career isn’t over yet, the starting quarterback has a high ankle sprain, next man up.

I m willing to bet Eli doesn’t share any of the sentiments shared here about getting to play, I m betting he s thrilled for the opportunity, know why, because he s a competitor.

It s sports, it s competition, you play to win, these athletes don’t concern themselves with any of the mamby pamby periphery espoused here, thankfully, would be difficult to root for them if they did.

Go Eli, !


Agreed. He doesn't care about those things. He didn't want to keep his streak going. This man is a professional, and he will prepare as such, as he always did.
There's a 100% chance  
Bill L : 12/4/2019 12:20 pm : link
that Eli gives less than 2 shots about his winning percentage. That's something that only people on this board care about.

On an unrelated note (and I really believe it to be unrelated), Shurmer was cagey in press conference earlier this week. When asked if his backup QB was ready he said something like, "who do you mean, Eli and Alex?" I'm not 100% convinced that Eli is his guy, even as a backup. I am pretty convinced that he loves Tanney to death.
we are a heartbeat away from Alex Tanney  
Jints in Carolina : 12/4/2019 12:22 pm : link
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RE: RE: These  
LS : 12/4/2019 12:25 pm : link
In comment 14702756 JCin332 said:
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In comment 14702559 Eric from BBI said:


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last four games may be the four games that determine Eli's HOF chances.






Eric you cannot be serious with this shit?

I think the 2 SB's will be more of a determinant...


And the fact that Eli will be 7th in all time passing yards in NFL history after Monday night.
Nothing to add  
Mike in Long Beach : 12/4/2019 12:27 pm : link
Other that I went from completely uninterested to fucking pumped for this week.
crick  
Go Terps : 12/4/2019 12:30 pm : link
It goes both ways. There was a poster a couple days ago trying to tell me Daniel Jones is a better quarterback than Lamar Jackson. And of course there's been the baseless optimism over the 2018 and 2019 draft classes.

Sometimes it seems like there's no objectivity anywhere. Fortunately there's an infallible metric that tells us the actual truth. And in that metric, the Giants are 3-13, 5-11, and 2-10 the last three years...worst in the entire NFL.
RE: I'm conflicted  
Boatie Warrant : 12/4/2019 12:34 pm : link
In comment 14702700 jcn56 said:
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I don't want the Giants to win another game, but I hate to see the big guy go out with more losses.

I don't think a handful of games will make a difference in his HOF status. Those voters who had their minds made up will stay that way, a game over or under .500 notwithstanding.

On the other hand, a win or two will probably cost the Giants Chase Young.

Dilemma.


This x2
RE: RE: I'm conflicted  
Mike in Long Beach : 12/4/2019 12:36 pm : link
In comment 14702768 Boatie Warrant said:
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I don't want the Giants to win another game, but I hate to see the big guy go out with more losses.

I don't think a handful of games will make a difference in his HOF status. Those voters who had their minds made up will stay that way, a game over or under .500 notwithstanding.

On the other hand, a win or two will probably cost the Giants Chase Young.

Dilemma.



This x2


I was literally gchatting with a buddy this morning about how, for the first time, despite all the bad seasons recently, this was the first year and the first time I was going to actively root for losses. I've obviously known it's better for us to lose, but never could bring myself to pull for it. This year was going to be an exception as I desperately want big organizational changes.

So much for that. I can't root against Eli in this spot. I just can't.
And all of the above doesn't even touch on how  
Mike in Long Beach : 12/4/2019 12:37 pm : link
a Giants win could effectively end the Eagles season, or put a huuge dent in it.
RE: crick  
crick n NC : 12/4/2019 12:38 pm : link
In comment 14702766 Go Terps said:
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It goes both ways. There was a poster a couple days ago trying to tell me Daniel Jones is a better quarterback than Lamar Jackson. And of course there's been the baseless optimism over the 2018 and 2019 draft classes.

Sometimes it seems like there's no objectivity anywhere. Fortunately there's an infallible metric that tells us the actual truth. And in that metric, the Giants are 3-13, 5-11, and 2-10 the last three years...worst in the entire NFL.


Terps, certainly it does go both ways, you're right. I don't mind when fans question anything really, it's how they go about questioning for me. Discussion is good, ideas are good, expressing our views with unstoppable authority isn't part of a healthy discussion in my opinion. I find it hard for me to learn or enjoy conversation when there isn't any give in views.
RE: Ok  
Fort Mill Mike : 12/4/2019 12:38 pm : link
In comment 14702542 Chris684 said:
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Eli starts Monday night and kicks the Eagles ass and all but finishes their playoff dreams. Career record back over .500.

Jones returns following weeks and plays well but we still lose, remain in the 2nd draft slot and still fire Shurmur.

Who's with me?


I'm in
RE: RE: My emotions are so mixed...  
Bruner4329 : 12/4/2019 12:40 pm : link
In comment 14702687 Zeke's Alibi said:
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Excited to see Eli play again...

But sad that it's come to this...

Was rooting for 4 losses to end the year, but I simply can't root against Eli at this point.

Also this speaks to Eli's toughness. Jones couldn't make it beyond 10 straight games played...



You don't think that it may have soemthing to do with the fact that Eli just refused to get hit the last 3 or so years. What it should speak to is Daniel Jones gutted through a high ankle last week and more thank likely would probably go Monday if the season wasn't lost.


Moronic. First of all Eli did get hit a lot the last 3 years and it was somewhat amazing he did not get hurt. Yes he got rid of the ball in some cases to avoid the rush but playing behind that garbage of a line that would be expected. Listen this is not a debate about Eli anymore as his time has passed but anyone who questions his toughness has either been living in a cave or just plain ignorant. San Francisco NFC Championship game. The guy took a brutal beating and still won. Do you think Daniel Jones would have survived that game or not fumbled the ball several times?
RE: It was clear as day that Jones was injured on that 4th & 1.  
japanhead : 12/4/2019 12:42 pm : link
In comment 14702556 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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Yet this moron keeps trotting him out there, which I'm sure as hell bet didn't help matters.

JFC.


i was saying this to my friend after the half. it was obvious the ankle was bothering him and that he wasn't right and shouldn't be in there. probably contributed to those awful interceptions.

fuck shurmur.
RE: These  
micky : 12/4/2019 12:42 pm : link
In comment 14702559 Eric from BBI said:
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last four games may be the four games that determine Eli's HOF chances.


I'd lol if he goes under .500 and it cane down to that and his HoF chances 🤣😂
This actually could be the scenario that gets Eli plus .500  
shyster : 12/4/2019 12:43 pm : link
Not Monday night in Philly.

But after that: Dolphins at home, Skins, and then home game against an Eagles team that I think is better than 50/50 to have been eliminated by Dallas the week before.

Been thinking all along that 2-11 could plausibly become 5-11.
RE: This actually could be the scenario that gets Eli plus .500  
Dave in Hoboken : 12/4/2019 12:44 pm : link
In comment 14702787 shyster said:
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Not Monday night in Philly.

But after that: Dolphins at home, Skins, and then home game against an Eagles team that I think is better than 50/50 to have been eliminated by Dallas the week before.

Been thinking all along that 2-11 could plausibly become 5-11.


LOL. Yes. The OL and DL are magically going to become even just average now. People don't pay attention.
RE: If Eli plays last 4 games  
BlueHurricane : 12/4/2019 12:47 pm : link
In comment 14702600 Junior22 said:
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That means there is zero left to watch with this team. Let's hope 0 and 4 finish to get to 2 pick. Nothing from Eli is exciting at this point

Tons of check downs and throws at rb feet



I don't think Eli over Jones...  
Drewcon40 : 12/4/2019 12:50 pm : link
...moves the needle that much - like Dave in Hoboken just mentioned, the lines remain....maybe Eli doesn't fumble as much but the playbook will be limited without Jones' mobility. Plus Jones was making some nice throws.
When was the last time Eli beat the Eagles?  
WideRight : 12/4/2019 12:54 pm : link
Just wondering
RE: RE: This actually could be the scenario that gets Eli plus .500  
Matt in SGS : 12/4/2019 12:58 pm : link
In comment 14702791 Dave in Hoboken said:
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Not Monday night in Philly.

But after that: Dolphins at home, Skins, and then home game against an Eagles team that I think is better than 50/50 to have been eliminated by Dallas the week before.

Been thinking all along that 2-11 could plausibly become 5-11.



LOL. Yes. The OL and DL are magically going to become even just average now. People don't pay attention.


My worry here is the law of averages. I don't see the Giants finishing on a 12 game losing streak. They are going to get a win in these next 4 games.

I don't think it will happen on Monday Night, because Philly is a hell-hole.

But would anyone be shocked to see them beat the Dolphins, even in a boring shitfest, because you will have a team from South Florida playing in 40 degrees and rain (which is the way early forecast). I can see the Giants win that game like 14-10 or 17-14 or something.

Washington is playing better, but are they a lock to win at home? There will be about 5 people in the stands for that one.

And if the Eagles are eliminated before the final game, from what I've seen of this Eagles team this year, they are playing like a team that hates their QB. I could see that game like the Redskins in the final game of 2017 when the Giants won to get to 3-13.

I don't see Eli lighting up teams for 350 yards and multiple TDs. But I see Eli not making as many mistakes and playing it safer than Jones did. Playing 3 teams down the stretch who are all (* on the Eagles) playing out the string, and the law of averages tells me the Giants will win at least 1 of those games, and I wouldn't be stunned to see them win 2 of them either.
RE: When was the last time Eli beat the Eagles?  
an_idol_mind : 12/4/2019 12:58 pm : link
In comment 14702805 WideRight said:
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Just wondering


November 2016. Also the last time the Giants beat the Eagles.
NYG will run wild.  
flycatcher : 12/4/2019 12:59 pm : link

Lead blocker Eli is back.
RE: RE: RE: This actually could be the scenario that gets Eli plus .500  
Dave in Hoboken : 12/4/2019 1:00 pm : link
In comment 14702809 Matt in SGS said:
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In comment 14702787 shyster said:


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Not Monday night in Philly.

But after that: Dolphins at home, Skins, and then home game against an Eagles team that I think is better than 50/50 to have been eliminated by Dallas the week before.

Been thinking all along that 2-11 could plausibly become 5-11.



LOL. Yes. The OL and DL are magically going to become even just average now. People don't pay attention.



My worry here is the law of averages. I don't see the Giants finishing on a 12 game losing streak. They are going to get a win in these next 4 games.

I don't think it will happen on Monday Night, because Philly is a hell-hole.

But would anyone be shocked to see them beat the Dolphins, even in a boring shitfest, because you will have a team from South Florida playing in 40 degrees and rain (which is the way early forecast). I can see the Giants win that game like 14-10 or 17-14 or something.

Washington is playing better, but are they a lock to win at home? There will be about 5 people in the stands for that one.

And if the Eagles are eliminated before the final game, from what I've seen of this Eagles team this year, they are playing like a team that hates their QB. I could see that game like the Redskins in the final game of 2017 when the Giants won to get to 3-13.

I don't see Eli lighting up teams for 350 yards and multiple TDs. But I see Eli not making as many mistakes and playing it safer than Jones did. Playing 3 teams down the stretch who are all (* on the Eagles) playing out the string, and the law of averages tells me the Giants will win at least 1 of those games, and I wouldn't be stunned to see them win 2 of them either.


I'm not as confident. Eli hasn't played a game in 3 months and the OL and DL have gotten worse every week. We shall see.
RE: RE: If Eli plays last 4 games  
PatersonPlank : 12/4/2019 1:01 pm : link
In comment 14702796 BlueHurricane said:
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That means there is zero left to watch with this team. Let's hope 0 and 4 finish to get to 2 pick. Nothing from Eli is exciting at this point

Tons of check downs and throws at rb feet






This Junior guy is rediculous with his Eli hate. I bet he's like 10 yrs old and doesn't remember those Super Bowls.
RE: RE: RE: If Eli plays last 4 games  
GeneInCal : 12/4/2019 1:09 pm : link
In comment 14702816 PatersonPlank said:
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That means there is zero left to watch with this team. Let's hope 0 and 4 finish to get to 2 pick. Nothing from Eli is exciting at this point

Tons of check downs and throws at rb feet








This Junior guy is rediculous with his Eli hate. I bet he's like 10 yrs old and doesn't remember those Super Bowls.


There are a ton of these "fans" ruining this site, they came over when we got OBJ. They are just awful, unknowledgeable posters/fans. I hate them with a passion, so I just don't post here anymore.
RE: RE: RE: If Eli plays last 4 games  
Bill L : 12/4/2019 1:12 pm : link
In comment 14702816 PatersonPlank said:
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That means there is zero left to watch with this team. Let's hope 0 and 4 finish to get to 2 pick. Nothing from Eli is exciting at this point

Tons of check downs and throws at rb feet








This Junior guy is rediculous with his Eli hate. I bet he's like 10 yrs old and doesn't remember those Super Bowls.


My guess is that he's just a dick.
If He Starts All 4 Remaining Games...  
Jim in Tampa : 12/4/2019 1:13 pm : link
Eli will be playing against teams with a combined record of 16-32.

I know that football is a team sport, but if Jones doesn't play again this year and Eli finishes with a sub .500 career winning percentage, wouldn't that be at least partially of Eli's own doing?
Haha  
BBelle21 : 12/4/2019 1:14 pm : link
Dan Duggan
@DDuggan21
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35m
As he walked away I asked if he really missed us.
Eli: “Uh, no.”

Fans missed you, Eli. Go kill the Eagles
RE: Haha  
NJBlueTuna : 12/4/2019 1:20 pm : link
In comment 14702835 BBelle21 said:
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Dan Duggan
@DDuggan21
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35m
As he walked away I asked if he really missed us.
Eli: “Uh, no.”

Fans missed you, Eli. Go kill the Eagles


+1000.
With all seriousness  
USAF NYG Fan : 12/4/2019 1:20 pm : link
I hope Eli tells Shurmur to shut up on the first play he tries to call in. Eli should run the offense and go with what he sees out there. Allow him to use that big head of his. One of his greatest attributes has always been his intelligence.

Get under center, adjust the alignment, run the ball to setup the play action pass. Eli should play to his strengths.

So sick of watching this coaching staff try to force square pegs into round holes.
someone pointed out  
giantfan2000 : 12/4/2019 1:21 pm : link
that Eli is much better at reading defense and audibling running plays

I predict Barkley has his best game of season on sunday and Giants win the game
RE: With all seriousness  
BBelle21 : 12/4/2019 1:23 pm : link
In comment 14702848 USAF NYG Fan said:
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I hope Eli tells Shurmur to shut up on the first play he tries to call in. Eli should run the offense and go with what he sees out there. Allow him to use that big head of his. One of his greatest attributes has always been his intelligence.

Get under center, adjust the alignment, run the ball to setup the play action pass. Eli should play to his strengths.

So sick of watching this coaching staff try to force square pegs into round holes.


Amen. Shurmur is near gone anyway regardless of what happens in these final games. Hope Eli flips Shurmur the bird with every successful play
...  
christian : 12/4/2019 1:23 pm : link
Good news is another chance to get out the Manning Pajamis, bad news Manning gets another chance to get beat like a bag on the way out.

Manning gracefully riding into the sunset as his career ended is a better scenario than the beating he's likely to take.
Will DJ be throw under the bus by Shurmur?  
nzyme : 12/4/2019 1:27 pm : link
Wondering if Eli pulls out a win against the Eagles will Shurmur cite competent QB play as the reason?
Surprised it took this long for Jones to miss a game  
ZogZerg : 12/4/2019 1:27 pm : link
He was getting hammered out there.
This will be good for him - to watch after he has had experience.
Barkley will benefit the most  
hitdog42 : 12/4/2019 1:27 pm : link
and tbh, I'm very excited for the game- he deserved another game before heading out given how badly they have played his exit.
RE: RE: RE: So BBI thinks  
Rjanyg : 12/4/2019 1:29 pm : link
In comment 14702585 Junior22 said:
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In comment 14702569 Junior22 said:


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An old 40 yrs old qb cold from not getting hit is going to torch the eagles or any NFL defense?

Dude is going to take a pounding after a long layoff. He is old and can't avoid a rush

We might lose out



We may try to run the ball with power. We don't know how much of the O Line issues have been with Jones and the communication with the Center.



So now Jones is the reason the oline sucks. Hahahahah


That is not what I said so don't be a douche.

The fact is, with Jones we run shotgun a ton and the RPO look. With Eli I don't think that will happen and a greater freedom to change plays at the line and the use of play action passing might be in order.

The O Line might benefit as may Barkley. Don't put words in my mouth.
barkley will benefit  
hitdog42 : 12/4/2019 1:34 pm : link
because eli will audible and be able to get them into better plays- what is ridiculous is they didnt give jones much flexibility in doing so... which is why so many runs are met with people at barkleys feet 1 step into the play
RE: someone pointed out  
Rjanyg : 12/4/2019 1:35 pm : link
In comment 14702852 giantfan2000 said:
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that Eli is much better at reading defense and audibling running plays

I predict Barkley has his best game of season on sunday and Giants win the game


That was me, lets see if I am right.
RE: barkley will benefit  
nzyme : 12/4/2019 1:36 pm : link
In comment 14702889 hitdog42 said:
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because eli will audible and be able to get them into better plays- what is ridiculous is they didnt give jones much flexibility in doing so... which is why so many runs are met with people at barkleys feet 1 step into the play


My thought exactly after Baldy's Breakdown two weeks ago. The blitzes are thrown into his DJs face and he never did anything to audible out of them. He's gotta be handcuffed in some way.
RE: barkley will benefit  
Rjanyg : 12/4/2019 1:37 pm : link
In comment 14702889 hitdog42 said:
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because eli will audible and be able to get them into better plays- what is ridiculous is they didnt give jones much flexibility in doing so... which is why so many runs are met with people at barkleys feet 1 step into the play


Thank you...exactly.
Not sure he would do this..  
Eli Wilson : 12/4/2019 1:38 pm : link
But I hope that when Eli gets a dumb play call from the sidelines (which will happen several times) he just ignores it and calls what makes sense at that time.

What does he have to lose at this point?
'in a draft that has 2 potential franchise QBs up top'  
Torrag : 12/4/2019 1:42 pm : link
There's 0% chance the Giants use their first pick to draft a QB. 0. Even if they clean house it isn't happening.
RE: When was the last time Eli beat the Eagles?  
japanhead : 12/4/2019 1:43 pm : link
In comment 14702805 WideRight said:
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Just wondering


2016 season
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