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TC : 11/16/2020 1:03 pm
Not to over-estimate the significance of that great feeling victory yesterday, but the Giants look as if they may slowly be evolving into a solid NFL team. But there are still lots of needs to be dealt with in building and developing personnel. Based primarily just on yesterday’s performance, a few that jumped out at me are:

1. Can the Giants possibly pay both Williams and Tomlinson? If not, which? Either?

2. Is Lemieux more effective at LG than Hernandez? Felt some echoes of The Suburbanites yesterday. Can Hernandez be effective at RG? Should he?

3. Much better game from Jones. He doesn’t look entirely comfortable doing it, but when he is more decisive and gets the ball out of his hands quickly, he is very effective. Similarly, can he be taught when a play just isn’t going to happen to take off, throw it out of bounds or just take the sack? He’s fast but not hyper athletic like Jackson, Murray or Wilson, and his attempts to extend busted plays at the NFL level do more to hurt the chance of winning than help.

4. Would the Giants win more games as a result if they could trade Barkley straight up for a top-quality #1 WR?
If you noticed, when Zeitler got hurt Colombo put Hernandez back  
PatersonPlank : 11/16/2020 1:06 pm : link
as LG and moves Lemieux to RG. I think that tells you how they rate the players. Hernandez is the LG, and Lemieux will back up both sides. I see him eventually replacing Zeitler on the right.
I think you're mistaken about his athleticism.  
jsuds : 11/16/2020 1:10 pm : link
IMO he looks like the best athlete on the field. Definitely today anyway.
RE: If you noticed, when Zeitler got hurt Colombo put Hernandez back  
TC : 11/16/2020 1:12 pm : link
In comment 15047734 PatersonPlank said:
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as LG and moves Lemieux to RG. I think that tells you how they rate the players. Hernandez is the LG, and Lemieux will back up both sides. I see him eventually replacing Zeitler on the right.

Yup, saw it! And you may well be right. But the coaches are also moving guys around on line to see what the best combination is, and Lemieux looked very comfortable at LG, I thought sometimes even more effective than Hernandez has been.
DT  
Mdgiantsfan : 11/16/2020 1:18 pm : link
I think the decision on who to pay is going to be interesting. Can you pay both LW and Dalvin, plus you have Dexter on the roster. The good thing about Dex is since he's a first round pick, they have time before they have to make a decision on him. Add in the pressing need for an Edge Rusher and #2 QB, will they use the DT money to address those needs.
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Danny Kanell : 11/16/2020 1:19 pm : link
I think if the Giants are committed to Jones, they should pay everyone that makes the team better. Now is the time to pay players (The next 3 years) while the QB is on his rookie deal. 2021-2023 should be a window of splurging on deals they can break free from clean in 4 years.
A team needs to pay its core players,  
81_Great_Dane : 11/16/2020 1:59 pm : link
and limit spending on secondary players. Are Williams and Tomlinson core players? I would say yes, given the overall approach the Giants are taking. "Run the ball, stop the run, pressure the passer." Dexter Lawrence too. At some point, they will have to think about breaking up parts of the core because they can't afford to pay everyone. They're not there yet.

RE: If you noticed, when Zeitler got hurt Colombo put Hernandez back  
Milton : 11/16/2020 2:07 pm : link
In comment 15047734 PatersonPlank said:
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as LG and moves Lemieux to RG. I think that tells you how they rate the players. Hernandez is the LG, and Lemieux will back up both sides.
Then why wasn't Hernandez starting over Lemieux in the first place? The switcharoo when Zeitler got hurt could simply mean that Hernandez was unprepared to play right guard, so Lemieux (who had practiced at the position) was moved to the right side so Hernandez could play the position at which he was comfortable.
RE: ... pressing need for ... #2 QB  
Trainmaster : 11/16/2020 2:41 pm : link
Really?

Why?
Think thats just a typo  
mushroom : 11/16/2020 2:52 pm : link
he meant CB
RE: If you noticed, when Zeitler got hurt Colombo put Hernandez back  
Matt M. : 11/16/2020 2:56 pm : link
In comment 15047734 PatersonPlank said:
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as LG and moves Lemieux to RG. I think that tells you how they rate the players. Hernandez is the LG, and Lemieux will back up both sides. I see him eventually replacing Zeitler on the right.
I think nothing can be inferred from this. Hernandez was cleared to play, but was not likely to have practiced much and less likely to have practiced at RG. After the bye, the starting LG may be more of an indication.
Was just thinking about LW, DT and paying players.  
section125 : 11/16/2020 4:29 pm : link
Where did Judge come from and what did BB do with FA players? He rarely paid them big money. BB kept a few guys, but rarely did he shell out big bucks.
I'm sure JJ and DG get together and discuss it. BJ Hill has looked pretty good in the middle. Austin Johnson has played well, at DT/DE also.
RE: RE: If you noticed, when Zeitler got hurt Colombo put Hernandez back  
Adirondack GMen : 11/16/2020 7:44 pm : link
In comment 15047906 Milton said:
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In comment 15047734 PatersonPlank said:


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as LG and moves Lemieux to RG. I think that tells you how they rate the players. Hernandez is the LG, and Lemieux will back up both sides.

Then why wasn't Hernandez starting over Lemieux in the first place? The switcharoo when Zeitler got hurt could simply mean that Hernandez was unprepared to play right guard, so Lemieux (who had practiced at the position) was moved to the right side so Hernandez could play the position at which he was comfortable.


Wasn’t Lemieux steamrolled on several plays after the switch?
Seems pressure increased from RG after the switch..
I know why is there a pressing need for a number 2 Qb  
Bleedblue10 : 11/16/2020 10:18 pm : link
Curious?
why is there a pressing need for a number 2 Qb  
Bleedblue10 : 11/16/2020 10:18 pm : link
Curious?
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