have clothes?
The great talking is over and now it’s on the field, preparation and performance. Judge the “Judge“. Predicted verdicts are?
I say Giants won’t win, but perform well as a team. So Judge gets a good but not excellent for first on field trial. Emperor has clothes.
Anyone else want to hazard a guess?
Are you actually Skip Bayless?
We won't know what we have in Judge for at least half the season. And then, we'll see what he learns and how he pivots. It's a process. It will take significant time.
It wasn't about talking not leading to action - it was about subjects not wanting to poke fun at a leader for a variety of reasons.
It wasn't about talking not leading to action - it was about subjects not wanting to poke fun at a leader for a variety of reasons.
It wasn't about talking not leading to action - it was about subjects not wanting to poke fun at a leader for a variety of reasons.
It's kind of ironic a guy who calls himself plato doesn't understand this.
I don't think he has any pass rushers and I'm not sure he has any good NFL level OTs right now.
Hopefully when the season ends he has a few good OTs and finds a pass rusher or two that's on the current roster.
I don't expect many wins in 2020 from a new HC, almost all new staff, a 2nd year QB who had no OTAs or pre season games. A center who has never centered before. A secondary that lost 3 high draft picks before game 1. To go along with the OT and pass rusher question marks above.
So what interests me in 2020 can Barkley do enough to be worth the fortune they're going to pay him after this year? Can Jones stop fumbling? Can the OTs be good enough that by the end of the season so it's no longer a glaring need? Are there any good LBs on the roster?
Is the game run well? TOs/clock management/ getting plays in quickly? Are the constant blown secondary assignments ended? Are the DBs still giving a 9 yard cushion on 3rd and 7? That kind of stuff interests me more than W/Ls this year.
I look at 2020 as 16 (if they can play all 16) neutral field rehearsal games for 2021. If 2021 is fans in the stands almost normal NFL football then I'll worry about W/Ls
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you even understand the parable about the emperor not having clothes?
It wasn't about talking not leading to action - it was about subjects not wanting to poke fun at a leader for a variety of reasons.
It's kind of ironic a guy who calls himself plato doesn't understand this.
he actually meant an homage to the children's clay but spelled it wrong.
So if they lose, it doesn't mean Judge sucks. If they steal the game, BBI will think he's the next Lombardi/Belichick. Until he loses.
Let see if they play the kind of hard, disciplined, football Judge has been preaching. Low penalties. Not too many mental errors.
Even if they lose, what I want to see is: Do they fight? Are they still in it toward the end of the game? Does Jones hang on to the ball against a team that will be trying to strip it? Those would be good signs.
Or is it over early? Do the make a bunch of mistakes and help the Steelers by beating themselves? It's a young team starting a LOT of new players and several rookies. That's a recipe for mistakes, regardless of a new HC and staff.
It's game one. WIn or lose, I won't be judging Judge (i.e any final conclusions) on ONE game under these circumstances.
Paul agreed, but remember this is BBI, where Judge’s fate could be described after two quarters on the game thread. I kid not, unfortunately.
From Judge I want to see that the stage is not too big for him. Think, MacAdoo’s big suit or much of the dumb stuff he did in the post game pressers. Think about Pat Murmur and how he never once seemed like a head coach on the sideline or at the podium. There’s already some signs that Judge is in over his head. And yes I know it’s too soon to tell, I do! And let me quickly add that there signs, maybe just as many, that he’s not in over his head. I thought his first presser was impressive. I think hiring former HCs to his staff is a good sign. Anyway, what I want to see from Judge tonight is preparation, poise and professionalism. He doesn’t need to be perfect, he’s a kid and he’s going to make mistakes. Please just let him avoid any ridiculous trouble. He’s so young and so inexperienced we can only hope for a solid start and the patience necessary to let him grow into the job.
I’m much more interested in what QB1 and RB1 and the O-co are able to do against a good defense. I want to see the Oline with the first round top draft pick rookie at T and the new C, and especially the promising young G who took a step back year. Will the TE from Ole Miss stay on the field and be the mismatch we know he can be? Our WRs are... what? Old, late round draft gold, injury prone? What? The talent on the Giants, in terms of picks and experience and time together and in terms of coaching, is on the offense. Is it asking too much to expect the Giants offense to come out and look sharp in execution and scheme? I don’t think so. The offense better put points on the board and they better protect the football. That isn’t asking too much even in game 1 of a new regime in COVID times.
I have low expectations for the defense. But if we get run on, even with my low expectations, I’ll be very disappointed (but honestly not too surprised). Where’s the pass rush coming from? Who sets the edge on this team? Who’s a playmaker on this defense? Lotta’ questions, lotta opportunity to show progress and improvements.