I am an optimist about the Giants situation. Sure the last 3 games have not been what we had hoped, especially after our showing in Seattle. It would have been nice to really take that next step and sneak into the playoffs with some momentum. If we make the playoffs next week, it won't be quite the same since it will be more like backing in, so I hope we beat Dallas, but I don't want to make the playoffs because I don't think we really deserve to be there.
But why am I optimistic? The three main reason is that
(1) I see fewer holes on this roster than I've seen in years past; and that the remaining holes could potentially be mostly filled in 1 off-season, not 2-3.
(2) I have a lot of faith in Judge, as a motivator, a program builder, he's a man on a mission. I like that he is very invested in team culture, and also holding not only players accountable, but coaches too. I imagine Jason Garrett is on the hot-seat, and we'll see what happens there.
(3) I think fans are really misreading our cap situation. We are *not* in cap hell. We have over $100 mil in cap space after 2021, and can create a lot more with cuts, restructures, etc. We have no big money tied to major cost areas such as QB, WR, ED, OT. Our two biggest contracts are Zeitler and Solder, both of whom will be gone within 2 years tops. We also have internal players worth spending on now (Williams, Tomlinson, Peppers)
Now I realize some of those holes that are filled, are filled with players that are still question marks, such as QB (Jones), RB (Barkley's health), TE (Engram's Enigma), OT (are Thomas/Peart bookends?), but there are at least pieces there that have flashed big league potential. (Thomas, Peart, Lemieux, McKinney, Slayton, Williams, Gates, Martinez, Peppers, Tomlinson, Bradberry, Holmes)
unlike in '17, '18, '19 when we were saddled with a QB on his last legs, a bunch of bad contracts, average coaching, a bunch of stop gap vets (Remmers, Omameh, Barwin, Ogletree, Flowers, Apple, Latimer, Tate, Halapio, Mayo, Bthea, Casillas all received significant starting time) we now have a young core of potentially ascending pieces.
We should be able, given our cap situation re-sign our key pieces (Williams, Tomlinson, Ryan [already done]) and add 1 key free agent, and possibly a few role playres.
Now it seems we'll get another top 10 pick, and I see some bright things happening next year, especially in a division on the downturn.
We'll see what happens, but the NYG future, in my view, is looking the brightest it has in years.
Also, don't sweat the Baltimore game too much, they were blowing teams out. They had the highest point differential in the NFL and play in probably the toughest division as well, their record would be better if they hadn't dealt with Covid, and Lamar Jackson is just a unique talent.
Regardless of what you think of Daniel Jones, I still think he's better than Eli was for the last 4-5 years of his career
Sitting back somewhere in 2017, I would have never thought it could take this long to put a better team on the field. Even with the Eli problem.
If you are supporting Gettleman, you better bring it this week because I am so tired of him and his BBI defenders.
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On D get a second cb that can play man. Let's remember we are playing with our number 6 and 7 outside linebackers right now. Re-sign LW. I'd like another inside lber that can play all the downs.
This team isn't as far away as most here think. Next year people will be saying "look at the giants, see how fast they turned out around"
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It’s not. But it’s also not because the Offense is so bad as to QB and weapons so the OL is exposed.
Score. Score and the OL will develop. Please score 20 points someday.
Eli 2015-18 averaged 25 TD passes and 13 int's.
If they had QB play like that this year they would probably have 3 or 4 more wins and already locked up the division...
We have huge needs at Edge, CB2, WR, and TE and you want a second ILB? Really???
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Regardless of what you think of Daniel Jones, I still think he's better than Eli was for the last 4-5 years of his career
Eli 2015-18 averaged 25 TD passes and 13 int's.
If they had QB play like that this year they would probably have 3 or 4 more wins and already locked up the division...
In his prime I agree, but then again you can't hit receivers that don't get open. Manning had Cruz, Plax, Beckham, Nicks, Smith and others. No comparison
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and put him next to Martinez; along with our safeties, the middle of the field, and our run defense will be tough sledding for most offenses; if we add a credible rusher and a CB2, and the defense can be quite good.
We have huge needs at Edge, CB2, WR, and TE and you want a second ILB? Really???
Parsons isn’t solely and ILB, he is a jack of all trades 3 down LB, one that can make plays sideline to sideline and be the face of this defense. He would instantly help us out and be perfect fit in the Patrick Graham defense as he can be used in multiple rolls. Parsons is on the top of my wish list in RD 1 as well if we are lucky to have him fall to us.
I'm not sure Saquon – or any player in the NFL who's faced him – would agree that he plays a non-skill position.
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Regardless of what you think of Daniel Jones, I still think he's better than Eli was for the last 4-5 years of his career
Eli 2015-18 averaged 25 TD passes and 13 int's.
If they had QB play like that this year they would probably have 3 or 4 more wins and already locked up the division...
Why not compare Eli 2nd years vs Jones 2nd year?
Eli had plax Toomer shockey Tiki and a far better O line in 05 and still only completed 52% of his passes.
Name one player that started today that could have made that team let alone start
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3 consecutive plays against Peart in one series. Oh and Jared Goff was sacked at least 6 times by the Seahawks.
It is if somebody is there to catch the ball - it takes two to tango.
Interesting, thoughtful post. Would be nice if your optimistic assessment turns out to be true. Here are your first two points and my comments below each one:
(1) "I see fewer holes on this roster than I've seen in years past; and that the remaining holes could potentially be mostly filled in 1 off-season, not 2-3."
I agree there may be fewer holes, but IMO this is NOT a 1 off-season fix. The Giants need a serious, top flight #1 WR, and the same goes for a true two-way #1 TE. And they need a serious EDGE presence which will prevent QBs from taking a vacation every time they drop back to pass. And that assumes we have the right pieces in place for an effective offensive line, and that Daniel Jones' game will continue to improve after a down sophomore season. That's no guarantee.
(2) "I have a lot of faith in Judge, as a motivator, a program builder, he's a man on a mission. I like that he is very invested in team culture, and also holding not only players accountable, but coaches too. I imagine Jason Garrett is on the hot-seat, and we'll see what happens there."
After the Seattle game I would agree with this 100%. But his team got easily handled in the next three crucial games (playing outright embarrassingly in two of them). Yesterday, the defense came out of the locker room dead as a doornail and raised the white flag in the 2nd quarter. That's not a good reflection on the Head Coach.
After the Seattle game I would agree with this 100%. But his team got easily handled in the next three crucial games (playing outright embarrassingly in two of them). Yesterday, the defense came out of the locker room dead as a doornail and raised the white flag in the 2nd quarter. That's not a good reflection on the Head Coach.
In prior years, there were discussions here about the team quitting. I really do not see that this year despite playing poorly.
that team was stacked, with top OL, RB, WRs and TE. Short memories abound. Sports radio was loaded with yahoos calling for Eli's head right up until he picked up the Lombardi trophy.
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Regardless of what you think of Daniel Jones, I still think he's better than Eli was for the last 4-5 years of his career
Eli 2015-18 averaged 25 TD passes and 13 int's.
If they had QB play like that this year they would probably have 3 or 4 more wins and already locked up the division...
In his prime I agree, but then again you can't hit receivers that don't get open. Manning had Cruz, Plax, Beckham, Nicks, Smith and others. No comparison
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is anything like 2005? The league has never been more passer-friendly.
that team was stacked, with top OL, RB, WRs and TE. Short memories abound. Sports radio was loaded with yahoos calling for Eli's head right up until he picked up the Lombardi trophy.
No one is debating that the Giants had better talent in 2005 than 2020...in fact, it's not even close...
Very few positions/players that you can say the team should be satisfied with for now. Everything is on the board for 2021 free agency and draft.