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Wednesday NYG Training Camp Updates

Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 6:30 am


Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Head Coach Brian Daboll – Approx. 9:30 a.m.

Practice – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Players Available – Approx. 12:10 p.m.

If someone from 30 years ago  
M.S. : 8/3/2022 6:50 am : link

attended an NFL summer training camp, and then fell asleep for 3 decades, and then suddenly woke up in a current-day camp, he'd swear the league had converted to flag football.
RE: If someone from 30 years ago  
jvm52106 : 8/3/2022 7:29 am : link
In comment 15770529 M.S. said:
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attended an NFL summer training camp, and then fell asleep for 3 decades, and then suddenly woke up in a current-day camp, he'd swear the league had converted to flag football.


Right. Remember 2 a days
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 8:18 am : link
Art Stapleton
@art_stapleton
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3m
Going back through my notes from camp, I wrote down Giants rookie DT Chris Hinton's name a few times as far as someone who was standing out.

Including in that: two good reps in 1-on-1s when the pads went on Monday. He's a player who could be positioned well in preseason games.
RE: ...  
jvm52106 : 8/3/2022 8:44 am : link
In comment 15770573 Eric from BBI said:
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Art Stapleton
@art_stapleton
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3m
Going back through my notes from camp, I wrote down Giants rookie DT Chris Hinton's name a few times as far as someone who was standing out.

Including in that: two good reps in 1-on-1s when the pads went on Monday. He's a player who could be positioned well in preseason games.


I loved this signing and I really hope he makes it.
RE: ...  
M.S. : 8/3/2022 8:45 am : link
In comment 15770573 Eric from BBI said:
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Art Stapleton
@art_stapleton
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3m
Going back through my notes from camp, I wrote down Giants rookie DT Chris Hinton's name a few times as far as someone who was standing out.

Including in that: two good reps in 1-on-1s when the pads went on Monday. He's a player who could be positioned well in preseason games.

That's real good to hear because -- after Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence -- do the Giants have ANY D-linemen that could be classified as at least "average"?

The NFL is a passing league and blah, blah, blah, but never saw a team win jack that couldn't stop the run.
RE: RE: ...  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 8:53 am : link
In comment 15770593 M.S. said:
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In comment 15770573 Eric from BBI said:


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Art Stapleton
@art_stapleton
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3m
Going back through my notes from camp, I wrote down Giants rookie DT Chris Hinton's name a few times as far as someone who was standing out.

Including in that: two good reps in 1-on-1s when the pads went on Monday. He's a player who could be positioned well in preseason games.


That's real good to hear because -- after Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence -- do the Giants have ANY D-linemen that could be classified as at least "average"?

The NFL is a passing league and blah, blah, blah, but never saw a team win jack that couldn't stop the run.


They invested a 5th Round pick in D.J. Davidson, who's best described as an early-down run-stuffer, backup NT. He's not a finished product, but I figure they see him developing into a capable role player. Not spectacular, but solid.
Stop the run game...  
Brown_Hornet : 8/3/2022 9:12 am : link
...with your Nickel on the field.

RE: Stop the run game...  
ChrisRick : 8/3/2022 9:29 am : link
In comment 15770613 Brown_Hornet said:
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...with your Nickel on the field.


Yep, that is where the league is now.
I mentioned taking the good with the bad in another thread.  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 9:30 am : link
But do we really need Justin Penik's take on mustard (or any of his other goofy bullshit) in order to hear from Bobby Skinner?
RE: I mentioned taking the good with the bad in another thread.  
ChrisRick : 8/3/2022 9:33 am : link
In comment 15770631 Klaatu said:
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But do we really need Justin Penik's take on mustard (or any of his other goofy bullshit) in order to hear from Bobby Skinner?


See, I am the other way around; after his take on mustard I was satisfied, so I stopped listening
The Football is Family  
ATL_Giants : 8/3/2022 9:33 am : link
pics are especially nice to see.
Working on 1st and 2nd Downs today.  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 9:34 am : link
I wonder if we'll see more running plays? I still have a sneaking suspicion that the Giants will run a bit more than we figure, passing league notwithstanding. They just seem built to do it well.
RE: Stop the run game...  
Angel Eyes : 8/3/2022 9:34 am : link
In comment 15770613 Brown_Hornet said:
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...with your Nickel on the field.

This makes me think of an article on the Packers about 5 years ago that suggested they shift to a 4-3, with nickel personnel: three linemen on the field, two rushbackers, and a safety/linebacker hybrid instead of a nickel corner.
What if the Packers switched to a 4-3 defense full-time? - ( New Window )
Good to hear that Hinton is showing promise.  
Big Blue Blogger : 8/3/2022 9:41 am : link
Obvious caveat is that the starting center has been out, the backups are dubious, and the guards are nothing special either. Still, with Ellis a one-year stopgap, it would be a huge win if Davidson and Hinton could fill the interior by 2023.
RE: RE: Stop the run game...  
Brown_Hornet : 8/3/2022 9:44 am : link
In comment 15770642 Angel Eyes said:
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In comment 15770613 Brown_Hornet said:


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...with your Nickel on the field.



This makes me think of an article on the Packers about 5 years ago that suggested they shift to a 4-3, with nickel personnel: three linemen on the field, two rushbackers, and a safety/linebacker hybrid instead of a nickel corner. What if the Packers switched to a 4-3 defense full-time? - ( New Window )
The personnel grouping in the front 7 (or 6) isn't, IMO, the "why" teams can be stout vs. the run. I prefer an odd front but an OLB is going to bump it to and even 50% of the time anyway.
Athletes win at every level of the game. Get your athletes and playmakers on the field.

A S/LB hybrid (NickelBacker) is absolutely my choice in a nickel base.
RE: Working on 1st and 2nd Downs today.  
Angel Eyes : 8/3/2022 9:46 am : link
In comment 15770641 Klaatu said:
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I wonder if we'll see more running plays? I still have a sneaking suspicion that the Giants will run a bit more than we figure, passing league notwithstanding. They just seem built to do it well.

Just hope Daboll and Kafka can be a bit more creative with the runs. I like a power running style as much as anyone (I wanted the Giants to draft Hassan Haskins this year) but that doesn't work with Saquon. Didn't see a lot of off-tackle runs with Garrett as the OC.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 9:52 am : link
Dan Duggan

@DDuggan21
Players who won’t practice today:

• RB Antonio Williams (injured knee yesterday)
• WR Robert Foster (injured yesterday)
• TE Ricky Seals-Jones (5th straight missed practice)
• OL Matt Gono (?)
• CB Rodarius Williams (hasn’t done team drills past 2 days, returning from ACL)
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 9:54 am : link
Dan Salomone
@Dan_Salomone
Daboll said today will be first and second down work with the pads. There will be a 9-on-7 run drill.

GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants Daboll - jones making good decisons and progress and trusting his reads....on one of the two picks, the target slipped a little

Dan Salomone
@Dan_Salomone
Daboll said DJ is making progress and trusting his reads. Daboll said when you’re a coach you try not to ride the wave play by play when breaking down film. He tries to keep the players as “level-headed” as possible.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 9:55 am : link
GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants Daboll - primary focus for jones and the other QBs is to make the right play, regardless of the result

Dan Salomone
@Dan_Salomone
Daboll said everything is “risk-reward” for a quarterback. Now is the time to take some chances. “Really what I want is Daniel to make the right play.” Daboll said he has steadily improved with a new language in a new system.

Pat Leonard

@PLeonardNYDN
Brian Daboll said Daniel Jones did good things Tuesday. He doesn’t like to overreact to positive or negative day to day. Said can’t have INTs. One was slip by skill player, other was good play by Adoree Jackson. Says Jones has steadily improved. #
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 9:56 am : link
GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants Daboll - still trying to figure out what this team runs well.....sometimes you pick out a play and just throw it out - or maybe practice it more

Dan Salomone
@Dan_Salomone
Daboll said they have routes where a receiver can do “a lot of different things.” Body language is critical in the communication with the QB.

Dan Salomone
@Dan_Salomone
Daboll said Feliciano is good to go today. He’s ready to practice.

GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants Daboll - feliciano is a full go today but will be managed
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 9:57 am : link
Ryan Dunleavy

@rydunleavy
Jon Feliciano will be back in practice but probably managed reps. Daboll says the 4-practice absence was scout heat and hydration and today is hot again. #Giants
Feliciano  
ColHowPepper : 8/3/2022 10:28 am : link
What does it say when a 30-year old professional athlete needs five days (4 practice + Sunday) to recover from heat exhaustion? Is it just poor conditioning, some other physical condition? In my mind, not much positive.
ColHowPepper  
mittenedman : 8/3/2022 10:43 am : link
I think at this point, it's probably safe to assume it wasn't just heat-related. As you know, what's released for public consumption does not align with reality.

It will be interesting to see if they want JF as the starting C, or if they prefer to use Lemieux there with Ezeudu at G. If there's anything Feliciano has demonstrated, he's a bit unreliable. And his lack of athleticism hurts their ability to run outside zone - which is Barkley's best play. Perhaps he's best served as the primary interior backup.

RE: ...  
GeofromNJ : 8/3/2022 10:44 am : link
In comment 15770573 Eric from BBI said:
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Art Stapleton
@art_stapleton
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3m
Going back through my notes from camp, I wrote down Giants rookie DT Chris Hinton's name a few times as far as someone who was standing out.

Including in that: two good reps in 1-on-1s when the pads went on Monday. He's a player who could be positioned well in preseason games.

When I saw the name Chris Hinton, I thought it was an old comment and Stapleton was talking about the Colts OT. Turns out the Giants Chris Hinton is the son of the Colts Chris Hinton.
mittenedman  
ColHowPepper : 8/3/2022 10:56 am : link
don't disagree with any of that even if hoping for Lemieux at C is itself wishing for a pig in a poke. Very early days yet, but Ezeudu seems to have been a shrewd pick
RE: Feliciano  
Rudy5757 : 8/3/2022 10:59 am : link
In comment 15770704 ColHowPepper said:
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What does it say when a 30-year old professional athlete needs five days (4 practice + Sunday) to recover from heat exhaustion? Is it just poor conditioning, some other physical condition? In my mind, not much positive.


Could also be just being cautious. We really dont have a true backup so maybe they took the opportunity to get him some rest and the other guys some reps in the process. Heat exhaustion is no joke either and should be treated wit caution
Jalyn Holmes with the ones again.  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 10:59 am : link
That's an interesting development.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 11:15 am : link
Dan Duggan

@DDuggan21
Don’t hold your breath on Kadarius Toney returning kicks this year. Toney and Kenny Golladay go do receiving work on the side during special teams periods.

Justin Penik
@JustinPenik
Quincy Roche gets the best of Evan Neal on a spin move and Darrian Beavers goes outside to inside on Josh Ezeudu in 1v1’s

Pat Leonard

@PLeonardNYDN
Replying to @PLeonardNYDN
Thibodeaux draws a hold on Evan Neal. Neal also lost to Quincy Roche on a spin move earlier #Giants
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 11:15 am : link
Dan Duggan

@DDuggan21
Will post videos later, but quick takeaways from OL/DL 1-on-1:

• Leonard Williams remains unblockable

• Jon Feliciano had 2 good reps vs. Dexter Lawrence

• Andrew Thomas continues to look very solid

• Evan Neal has had some rough moments. Quincy Roche put him in a blender
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 11:16 am : link
Tom Rock

@TomRock_Newsday
Jalyn Holmes playing DL w the 1s just dominated a whole series of running plays in 9v7 drills.

GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants 11 on 11 - first session all runs...Corbin and Brighwell each had an explosive run

Talkin’ Giants
@TalkinGiants
Saquon out in space! Wide zone off the Left Tackle with a lot of room

GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants second 11 on 11 - Barkley two very sharp cuts and a burst on a long run around the left side
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 11:17 am : link
GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants - taylor bomb mishandled by board for incomplete
....perfect throw
At least Golladay made a nice play  
Anakim : 8/3/2022 11:19 am : link
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If both Thibs and Neal sucks ass  
Spiciest Memelord : 8/3/2022 11:20 am : link
well at least we have the inside track to drafting Will Anderson. Throw in Belton and Bellinger are mysteriously dinged up.
Has there been any positive  
Silver Spoon : 8/3/2022 11:23 am : link
speak of Neal? He appears to be manhandled on a daily basis, including bums like X-man.
New nickname for Wink D  
Spiciest Memelord : 8/3/2022 11:26 am : link
The Bum Rush
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 11:27 am : link
GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants - jones with a dart to Board over the middle and big YAC on the play

GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants - Breida with a strong run through the right side....then Barkley explodes around the left end

Bobby Skinner
@BobbySkinner_
Giants OL is looking pretty good run blocking wise. Running Backs are getting way more space and time to operate.

Patricia Traina

@Patricia_Traina
Barkley looks so explosive. If he stays healthy he’s gonna have a monster year. #giants

GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants - Taylor drops in a perfect connection with Slayton, who has put up two good back to back days

GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants - taylor lofts a long completion to an open Bachman

GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants - RAnderson blew up a run in the backfield

Tom Rock

@TomRock_Newsday
Andrew Thomas gobbles up Oshane Ximines in 1v1 pass pro drill.
Williams and Dex blowing up July and August  
Spiciest Memelord : 8/3/2022 11:30 am : link
likely a function of how shitty our interior oline is which on paper is the case.
RE: Williams and Dex blowing up July and August  
GNewGiants : 8/3/2022 11:34 am : link
In comment 15770787 Spiciest Memelord said:
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likely a function of how shitty our interior oline is which on paper is the case.


Not as shitty as some of our posters who post nonsense without seeing action in preseason practice.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 11:36 am : link
Bobby Skinner
@BobbySkinner_
BEAUTIFUL Throw and contested catch from Daniel Jones to Kenny Golladay. It happened. We were happy.
Spiciest Memelord  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 11:36 am : link
WTF are you babbling about?

You might have some of the worst takes on the site.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 11:37 am : link
GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants - Golladay a spectacular climb the stairs 50/50 catch from Jones over Jackson down the right side
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 11:40 am : link
Pat Leonard

@PLeonardNYDN
Kenny Golladay is having a strong practice. Just went up for a jump ball on the sidelines against Adoree Jackson in 11 on 11. Also caught one intermediate on Aaron Robinson. Also beat Jackson down sideline in individuals for a deep one. #Giants

GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants - Jones rifles a complete to left side as Golladay shields ARobinson

Patricia Traina

@Patricia_Traina
Golladay made the play of the day on a comeback route. Caught the ball and just barely stayed in bounds as Adoree Jackson was covering.

Pat Leonard

@PLeonardNYDN
Giants center Jon Feliciano lasted about half the practice before Jamil Douglas replaced him with the first team offense.

Collin Johnson, who has made plays all camp, just cracked the first team offense for some snaps. #Giants Kadarius Toney dialed back a 2nd day this camp.
RE: mittenedman  
GeofromNJ : 8/3/2022 11:46 am : link
In comment 15770734 ColHowPepper said:
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don't disagree with any of that even if hoping for Lemieux at C is itself wishing for a pig in a poke. Very early days yet, but Ezeudu seems to have been a shrewd pick

Shortly after the draft I felt that Ezeudu would end up playing center for the Giants. He has size, more than enough power, and the intelligence to play the position. It will be an interesting pre-season.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 11:47 am : link
GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants - taylor left flat to Breida (busted coverage) ...turns on the jets and races for long TD....Bachman nice downfield block

Talkin’ Giants
@TalkinGiants
Both UNC Guards are playing Tackle for the 2nd team

Tom Rock

@TomRock_Newsday
Really sharp drive by 1st O for a TD. Starts w leaping sideline grab by Golladay, hook pass to KG to convert 3rd down, another 3rd conv on pass to Sills, then screen to Saquon for TD w little 180 lb Wan’Dale leading the way into the end zone as a blocker.

The first catch by Kenny was first I have seen in camp where you can say “There! That’s what Golladay should be giving them!” Soneone/something seems to have woken up Kenny.

Second O scored too on a long run by Matt Breida, flashing his Cheetah nickname.
RE: RE: mittenedman  
Lines of Scrimmage : 8/3/2022 11:51 am : link
In comment 15770809 GeofromNJ said:
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In comment 15770734 ColHowPepper said:


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don't disagree with any of that even if hoping for Lemieux at C is itself wishing for a pig in a poke. Very early days yet, but Ezeudu seems to have been a shrewd pick


Shortly after the draft I felt that Ezeudu would end up playing center for the Giants. He has size, more than enough power, and the intelligence to play the position. It will be an interesting pre-season.


Mack Brown thinks he would be a great center. They were going to move him at UNC to center but he had the stuttering issue which he worked really hard and has overcome. Mack's thoughts were on that podcast that was posted.

Maybe the Giants don't want to overload him for now but he seems like he is going to be one of those guys who can play anywhere.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 11:55 am : link
Dan Duggan

@DDuggan21
Another very crisp passing day for Daniel Jones. Just went 6-for-6 on a drive, highlighted by a deep strike to Kenny Golladay down the sideline and a short TD on a swing pass to Saquon.

Pat Leonard

@PLeonardNYDN
Daniel Jones just went 6-for-6 on a nice drive capped by a short swing pass TD to Saquon Barkley. Completions to Kenny Golladay (2), Wan’Dale Robinson, TE Andre Miller & David Sills #Giants

GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants - Webb hits Doss on a deep fade in the left corner for a TD

Bobby Skinner
@BobbySkinner_
Had Daniel Jones at 9/10 with 1 TD & 1 drop today.

Spreading the ball around and a great throw to Kenny Golladay for the play of the day.

Ryan Dunleavy

@rydunleavy
In the period at the end of practice, #Giants first, second and third team offenses all drove the field for TDs. Scores on catches by Saquon on a swing, Brieda on a long catch and run and Keelan Doss skyikg in the end zone

Bobby Skinner
@BobbySkinner_
Giants Day 7 Training Camp thots

•Daniel Jones 9/10 with a great day
•Kenny Golladay had catch of day with great day overall
•Jon Feliciano looked good in 1 on 1’s v. Dex
•Remembering that Oshane Ximines is bad in the run
•Kadarius Toney didn’t practice at the end, idk why
Nice  
Anakim : 8/3/2022 11:58 am : link
We need to see more of that from Golladay
RE: ...  
John In CO : 8/3/2022 12:04 pm : link
In comment 15770670 Eric from BBI said:
[quote] GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants Daboll - still trying to figure out what this team runs well.....sometimes you pick out a play and just throw it out - or maybe practice it more

Yes, Coach......you and many many others. Been trying to figure that out for years. No easy answers for this one!
GeofromNJ LOS  
ColHowPepper : 8/3/2022 12:23 pm : link
It gives me a lot of pleasure when a FO, but most especially a Giants' FO which has been so bad for so long, maybe gets things very right.

In particular, speaking for myself alone but informed by all the pre-draft info on the site, when Ezeudu in the 3rd and McKethan last pick in 5th, the initial reactions were Who? WTF? Why, when so and so is still on the board? Frustration, aarggh. LOL

I knew nothing about either guy, but it's now a ton of fun to think that Schoen and his staff got some players, maybe not as well known or touted as those sitting there at those junctures, but.....at long last..maybe..players!!
RE: RE: If someone from 30 years ago  
Blueworm : 8/3/2022 12:25 pm : link
In comment 15770549 jvm52106 said:
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In comment 15770529 M.S. said:


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attended an NFL summer training camp, and then fell asleep for 3 decades, and then suddenly woke up in a current-day camp, he'd swear the league had converted to flag football.



Right. Remember 2 a days

I had a college coach who thought he'd get cute -we had three a day.
One was entirely individual, and one specials.
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 12:33 pm : link
Dan Duggan

@DDuggan21
Robinson couldn’t contain his smile when asked about the package with him, Toney and Saquon in the backfield together. Clearly exciting potential with that grouping
Ezeudu looks  
mittenedman : 8/3/2022 12:36 pm : link
impressive in the few clips they've posted. He's built like a T, good feet and shows good overall technique and competitiveness.

After seeing his build/move, I'm not surprised at all they are playing him at T. May be his best position.

(And if Neal continues to struggle, maybe they move him to G and Ezeudu to RT?)

We'll see. It's early but Neal is clearly struggling in pass pro, which is to be expected even for a top 10 pick.
RE: If someone from 30 years ago  
Bubba : 8/3/2022 12:40 pm : link
In comment 15770529 M.S. said:
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attended an NFL summer training camp, and then fell asleep for 3 decades, and then suddenly woke up in a current-day camp, he'd swear the league had converted to flag football.


True. Parcells and company ran some brutal practices.
RE: ...  
Dr. D : 8/3/2022 12:41 pm : link
In comment 15770857 Eric from BBI said:
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Dan Duggan

@DDuggan21
Robinson couldn’t contain his smile when asked about the package with him, Toney and Saquon in the backfield together. Clearly exciting potential with that grouping

I can't contain my smile thinking about Robinson not being able to contain his smile! The package with him, Toney and Saquon in the backfield together could be very exciting!

RE: Has there been any positive  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 12:42 pm : link
In comment 15770772 Silver Spoon said:
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speak of Neal? He appears to be manhandled on a daily basis, including bums like X-man.


Looks like Jones had a good day, and so did the offense running the ball. I think it's safe to say that Neal had something to do with that. Let's not forget that he hasn't played RT since 2020, so it should be expected that he may struggle on occasion, even against a slug like Ximines.
RE: Ezeudu looks  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 12:49 pm : link
In comment 15770863 mittenedman said:
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impressive in the few clips they've posted. He's built like a T, good feet and shows good overall technique and competitiveness.

After seeing his build/move, I'm not surprised at all they are playing him at T. May be his best position.

(And if Neal continues to struggle, maybe they move him to G and Ezeudu to RT?)

We'll see. It's early but Neal is clearly struggling in pass pro, which is to be expected even for a top 10 pick.


WTF would you move Neal, who was a top 10 pick to guard?

Do you remember how Thomas struggled as a rookie?

So you want to waste a year with him at guard on a team that isn't going to the playoffs in 2022?
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Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 12:50 pm : link
Jordan Raanan

@JordanRaanan
A second straight strong day from #Giants offense. WR Kenny Golladay had his best day of summer. Beat Adoree Jackson on a deep ball in 1-on-1 drills. Caught three passes in live periods. Probably not a coincidence that it came after Golladay had a semi-maintenance day Monday.
RE: RE: If someone from 30 years ago  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 12:52 pm : link
In comment 15770865 Bubba said:
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In comment 15770529 M.S. said:


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attended an NFL summer training camp, and then fell asleep for 3 decades, and then suddenly woke up in a current-day camp, he'd swear the league had converted to flag football.



True. Parcells and company ran some brutal practices.


I think it was the "America's Game" episode on the undefeated Miami Dolphins where someone said Don Shula wouldn't even let them get a drink during practice.
RE: RE: Ezeudu looks  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 12:54 pm : link
In comment 15770874 Eric from BBI said:
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In comment 15770863 mittenedman said:


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impressive in the few clips they've posted. He's built like a T, good feet and shows good overall technique and competitiveness.

After seeing his build/move, I'm not surprised at all they are playing him at T. May be his best position.

(And if Neal continues to struggle, maybe they move him to G and Ezeudu to RT?)

We'll see. It's early but Neal is clearly struggling in pass pro, which is to be expected even for a top 10 pick.



WTF would you move Neal, who was a top 10 pick to guard?

Do you remember how Thomas struggled as a rookie?

So you want to waste a year with him at guard on a team that isn't going to the playoffs in 2022?


It's called overreaction.
RE: Spiciest Memelord  
Ten Ton Hammer : 8/3/2022 1:01 pm : link
In comment 15770794 Eric from BBI said:
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WTF are you babbling about?

You might have some of the worst takes on the site.


Lmao he just says things to confuse or get a rise out of people.
Only August 3rd, but feels like the mess we have at Center  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 1:07 pm : link
will be a sore spot this season.

Schoen and his team should be researching other rosters and pray for an impending cut around Labor Day that we can take advantage of. Maybe the Green Bay team...



RE: Only August 3rd, but feels like the mess we have at Center  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 1:09 pm : link
In comment 15770898 Jimmy Googs said:
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will be a sore spot this season.

Schoen and his team should be researching other rosters and pray for an impending cut around Labor Day that we can take advantage of. Maybe the Green Bay team...




You're like a dog with a bone, aren't you, lol.
I'd be shocked if Gates is able to play this year  
robbieballs2003 : 8/3/2022 1:10 pm : link
at the level he was playing at prior to his injury. But, he is probably the best center on this team and we should all hope he is able to make it back.
RE: Only August 3rd, but feels like the mess we have at Center  
uther99 : 8/3/2022 1:12 pm : link
In comment 15770898 Jimmy Googs said:
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will be a sore spot this season.

Schoen and his team should be researching other rosters and pray for an impending cut around Labor Day that we can take advantage of. Maybe the Green Bay team...




Big Blue Banter guys made a similar comment, cycling different guys is not a sign of confidence
RE: Only August 3rd, but feels like the mess we have at Center  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 1:15 pm : link
In comment 15770898 Jimmy Googs said:
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will be a sore spot this season.

Schoen and his team should be researching other rosters and pray for an impending cut around Labor Day that we can take advantage of. Maybe the Green Bay team...




Based on what?

Dexter Lawrence has been having his best camp. Feliciano returns today and handles him. Giants were running the ball well today too.
RE: RE: RE: Ezeudu looks  
Spiciest Memelord : 8/3/2022 1:18 pm : link
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impressive in the few clips they've posted. He's built like a T, good feet and shows good overall technique and competitiveness.

After seeing his build/move, I'm not surprised at all they are playing him at T. May be his best position.

(And if Neal continues to struggle, maybe they move him to G and Ezeudu to RT?)

We'll see. It's early but Neal is clearly struggling in pass pro, which is to be expected even for a top 10 pick.



WTF would you move Neal, who was a top 10 pick to guard?

Do you remember how Thomas struggled as a rookie?

So you want to waste a year with him at guard on a team that isn't going to the playoffs in 2022?



It's called overreaction.


Throw in bum Ximines looking like LT...
RE: RE: Only August 3rd, but feels like the mess we have at Center  
Spiciest Memelord : 8/3/2022 1:22 pm : link
In comment 15770911 Eric from BBI said:
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will be a sore spot this season.

Schoen and his team should be researching other rosters and pray for an impending cut around Labor Day that we can take advantage of. Maybe the Green Bay team...






Based on what?

Dexter Lawrence has been having his best camp. Feliciano returns today and handles him. Giants were running the ball well today too.


Besides "overreaction" if someone said earlier this year Dex and Williams will have their way with the cast of bums in the interior oline, I don't think many would disagree. And yeah they are bums, I would be happy if we get lucky with one of them being a decent career starter.
Based on what...are you kidding?  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 1:22 pm : link
Maybe I have become a bit clairvoyant regarding OL issues after seeing this same type of routine play out each summer camp and preseason.

Or maybe everything will just turn out fine like you all hope...
RE: Based on what...are you kidding?  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 1:23 pm : link
In comment 15770931 Jimmy Googs said:
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Maybe I have become a bit clairvoyant regarding OL issues after seeing this same type of routine play out each summer camp and preseason.

Or maybe everything will just turn out fine like you all hope...


So you're basing your analysis on what happened in the past with players who are no longer here.

Got it.

You're another poster with terrible takes.
...  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 1:27 pm : link

Dan Duggan

@DDuggan21
Replying to @DDuggan21

Going to thread nine of these again:

1. Andrew Thomas has been so good in these. Another W against Kayvon Thibodeaux:

2. Thomas stuffing Oshane Ximines:

3. Dexter Lawrence faced much more resistance with Jon Feliciano back practicing:

4. Another Feliciano vs. Lawrence matchup:

5. Quincy Roche vs. Evan Neal. After jumping offside, whoooosh:

6. Evan Neal flagged for holding Thibodeaux:

7. Leonard Williams has been a problem all camp:

8. Shane Lemieux putting up a fight vs. Williams:

9. ILB Darrian Beavers lining up on the edge and beating Josh Ezeudu inside:


RE: RE: Based on what...are you kidding?  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 1:29 pm : link
In comment 15770932 Eric from BBI said:
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Maybe I have become a bit clairvoyant regarding OL issues after seeing this same type of routine play out each summer camp and preseason.

Or maybe everything will just turn out fine like you all hope...



So you're basing your analysis on what happened in the past with players who are no longer here.

Got it.

You're another poster with terrible takes.


You don't got anything.

It's based on the weak or unproven personnel we had at the position going into camp, and how they are obviously scrambling to find a credible solution to start and/or be a serviceable backup.

You don't have to agree and hope that it goes along just fine but I would suggest the same on your take...
Where is the notion that they are scrambling  
UberAlias : 8/3/2022 1:32 pm : link
coming from?
Jimmy Googs  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 1:34 pm : link
No. Nope. Nope. No.

Feliciano is the first-team center. He was pegged for that from the start. There has been nothing to indicate so far he can't handle the position. That's a fact. Could it change? Sure, but he's lived up to his billing thus far.

The back-up center position is more up for grabs. Douglas doesn't look good, but Lemieux and Brederson have done some good things.

So yeah, I am basing it on what has transpired.

They have options at center  
Ten Ton Hammer : 8/3/2022 1:35 pm : link
I've heard Lemieux has been getting work at Center. Ezeudu to LG, Lemieux to OC2?
Some of y'all...  
Brown_Hornet : 8/3/2022 1:41 pm : link
...are doing everything you can to find a problem.

A problem that you "feel" the team has.

Why?

You aren't at practice and I'd bet, if you were, you still wouldn't be able to accurately spot issues. Even if you happen to be a coach, you wouldn't know what the players are doing without knowing what the installs are or how the coaches are treating the Indy, skelly and full team periods.

Practice seems to be going well. Players who have been much maligned seem to be putting in good work.

Realists enjoy the process.
Jimmy, face facts.  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 1:42 pm : link
They're going with Feliciano at OC this year. He seems to be doing okay (when he's practiced). If he can't go, it looks like they'll move Lemieux over. Outside of that, it's Bredeson or Douglas, assuming one of them sticks. That's it. They're not going to sign someone off the wire and expect them to learn a new offense with limited practice time so they can get plugged in right away. It's not happening. They're going to go to war with the army they have, not the one you, me or anyone else wishes they had.
Unrealistic Expectations  
MarvelousMike : 8/3/2022 1:43 pm : link
To many posters here think the OL should be firing on all cylinders with 1) new coaches 2) new offensive playbook and 3) almost all new players across the line.
They will put players in different positions to find out what they have and who is flexible and good enough to play multiple positions if need be.

My mindset this season is a prolonged training camp to see who may be counted on going forward in the rebuild and who will need to be replaced over the next two seasons ('23 & '24).
RE: Jimmy Googs  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 1:52 pm : link
In comment 15770958 Eric from BBI said:
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No. Nope. Nope. No.

Feliciano is the first-team center. He was pegged for that from the start. There has been nothing to indicate so far he can't handle the position. That's a fact. Could it change? Sure, but he's lived up to his billing thus far.

The back-up center position is more up for grabs. Douglas doesn't look good, but Lemieux and Brederson have done some good things.

So yeah, I am basing it on what has transpired.


What has transpired is Schoen/Daboll are praying that Feliciano, who while has some skills on the interior but only 2 actual starts at Center, can hold down the position for the entire season.

If not or he gets injured, they are scrambling to figure out who can even be serviceable in that spot by sticking in an average Guard like Lemieux or a rookie Guard like Ezeudu as the backup. Both of whom also haven't played Center.

Bredeson, Douglas really need to be roster cuts and not relied upon as an actual option here.

I hope it works out too but it's a potential problem. And losing some of the names above and adding another experienced Center might be a prudent course of action come September cuts.

And there is nothing wrong with discussing it without calling me out for it. So settle down.
RE: RE: RE: RE: Ezeudu looks  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 1:55 pm : link
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impressive in the few clips they've posted. He's built like a T, good feet and shows good overall technique and competitiveness.

After seeing his build/move, I'm not surprised at all they are playing him at T. May be his best position.

(And if Neal continues to struggle, maybe they move him to G and Ezeudu to RT?)

We'll see. It's early but Neal is clearly struggling in pass pro, which is to be expected even for a top 10 pick.



WTF would you move Neal, who was a top 10 pick to guard?

Do you remember how Thomas struggled as a rookie?

So you want to waste a year with him at guard on a team that isn't going to the playoffs in 2022?



It's called overreaction.



Throw in bum Ximines looking like LT...


No, it's absolutely an overreaction. As I wrote earlier:
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Looks like Jones had a good day, and so did the offense running the ball. I think it's safe to say that Neal had something to do with that. Let's not forget that he hasn't played RT since 2020, so it should be expected that he may struggle on occasion, even against a slug like Ximines.


Oh, and as for the IOL's you so cheerfully label "bums," it looks like Lemieux has made some great strides, and the early returns on Ezeudu and McKethan are in, and they both show promise. They're the future, along with Thomas and Neal. In your zeal to sound "edgy," you obviously fail to see that. Stop with your "too cool for the room" act and open your eyes.
RE: Only August 3rd, but feels like the mess we have at Center  
5BowlsSoon : 8/3/2022 1:55 pm : link
In comment 15770898 Jimmy Googs said:
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will be a sore spot this season.

Schoen and his team should be researching other rosters and pray for an impending cut around Labor Day that we can take advantage of. Maybe the Green Bay team...




Hey Googs….any thoughts about Jones these past two days, especially today?
RE: RE: Williams and Dex blowing up July and August  
HopePhil and Optimistic : 8/3/2022 1:58 pm : link
In comment 15770790 GNewGiants said:
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likely a function of how shitty our interior oline is which on paper is the case.



Not as shitty as some of our posters who post nonsense without seeing action in preseason practice.


+ infinity
RE: RE: Williams and Dex blowing up July and August  
HopePhil and Optimistic : 8/3/2022 1:59 pm : link
In comment 15770790 GNewGiants said:
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likely a function of how shitty our interior oline is which on paper is the case.



Not as shitty as some of our posters who post nonsense without seeing action in preseason practice.


+ infinity
I don't think its controversial  
Spiciest Memelord : 8/3/2022 1:59 pm : link
we don't exactly have Nelson and Pouncey in our interior oline. A bit of an echo chamber to think otherwise? Anyhoo I'm primarly interested this time of year day to day to find out how the Nigerian kid is looking as someone asked or Platzgummer.
Jimmy Googs  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 1:59 pm : link
They are not "praying" on Feliciano. They targeted in free agency. Both the HC and OL coach worked with him in Buffalo.

You really are bad at this.

But everyone could see that with your weird devotion to Chris Mara.
RE: Jimmy, face facts.  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 2:00 pm : link
In comment 15770972 Klaatu said:
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They're going with Feliciano at OC this year. He seems to be doing okay (when he's practiced). If he can't go, it looks like they'll move Lemieux over. Outside of that, it's Bredeson or Douglas, assuming one of them sticks. That's it. They're not going to sign someone off the wire and expect them to learn a new offense with limited practice time so they can get plugged in right away. It's not happening. They're going to go to war with the army they have, not the one you, me or anyone else wishes they had.


I agree, that is their strategy. What played out last year was a panic when Lemieux got hurt and the coaches determined they needed to cut the entire OL bench because they were also disasters. And then the disasterous Front Office went looking for whomever they could sign right before the season started. And they added some new disasters themselves which was no surprise.

it was kind of a disaster...
Jones stats  
armstead98 : 8/3/2022 2:00 pm : link
They’re something like 22 for 24 in past 2 days. I know it’s only camp but this is the most promising reports we’ve heard about him
I'm also curiously interested  
Spiciest Memelord : 8/3/2022 2:02 pm : link
in how Davis Webb is doing XD
RE: I don't think its controversial  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 2:02 pm : link
In comment 15771000 Spiciest Memelord said:
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we don't exactly have Nelson and Pouncey in our interior oline. A bit of an echo chamber to think otherwise? Anyhoo I'm primarly interested this time of year day to day to find out how the Nigerian kid is looking as someone asked or Platzgummer.


So they don't have Pro Bowlers inside so it's a weakness?

Do you people even listen to yourselves?

Glowinksi is a solid NFL starter. Ezeudu is a rookie so there will be growing pains, but both him and McKethan have shown enough for the Giants practice them not only with the 2nd team already (pushing down the cheap vets who were signed) but they are also getting serious reps at both tackle spots. Johnson also really like Lemieux.

But keep posting like a turd.
It's beginning to look like...  
Brown_Hornet : 8/3/2022 2:05 pm : link
...the two players most seemed to think were reaches, Robinson and Ezeudu, are likely value picks.

Another fun day in Giantsland.
...  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 2:08 pm : link
Ryan Dunleavy
@rydunleavy
·
6m
Word is that Kayvon Thibodeaux sang "Juicy" by Notorious B.I.G. in front of #Giants defense. Singing is typical rookie initiation here (musically gifted Andrew Thomas in 2020 crushed it).

How'd Thibs do?

“He was the first one,” Darnay Holmes said. “He set the bar pretty high."
RE: RE: Based on what...are you kidding?  
HopePhil and Optimistic : 8/3/2022 2:10 pm : link
In comment 15770932 Eric from BBI said:
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Maybe I have become a bit clairvoyant regarding OL issues after seeing this same type of routine play out each summer camp and preseason.

Or maybe everything will just turn out fine like you all hope...



So you're basing your analysis on what happened in the past with players who are no longer here.

Got it.

You're another poster with terrible takes.


Eric, you’re on fire today! A sincere thank you from the less vocal majority.
RE: Jimmy Googs  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 2:10 pm : link
In comment 15771001 Eric from BBI said:
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They are not "praying" on Feliciano. They targeted in free agency. Both the HC and OL coach worked with him in Buffalo.

You really are bad at this.

But everyone could see that with your weird devotion to Chris Mara.


Feliciano signed a 1 year $3M deal to play a position he barely has. He was targeted because they are on fumes with the cap and desparate because of the Gates injury.

But we can move on since you're not listening anyway.

And I am not weird with Chris Mara...it's you and the rest of the conspiracy theory gang that lost your minds this offseason. I am just being sarcastic as to how silly it sounds when you bring him up...

Jimmy Googs  
5BowlsSoon : 8/3/2022 2:12 pm : link
In case you missed it, I asked you to share your thoughts on Daniel Jones’ progress these last two days?

You’re a fellow Giants fan who is not afraid to share his mind….so I would like to hear your perspective on Jones here to see how close they are to mine.
RE: RE: Jimmy, face facts.  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 2:12 pm : link
In comment 15771002 Jimmy Googs said:
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They're going with Feliciano at OC this year. He seems to be doing okay (when he's practiced). If he can't go, it looks like they'll move Lemieux over. Outside of that, it's Bredeson or Douglas, assuming one of them sticks. That's it. They're not going to sign someone off the wire and expect them to learn a new offense with limited practice time so they can get plugged in right away. It's not happening. They're going to go to war with the army they have, not the one you, me or anyone else wishes they had.



I agree, that is their strategy. What played out last year was a panic when Lemieux got hurt and the coaches determined they needed to cut the entire OL bench because they were also disasters. And then the disasterous Front Office went looking for whomever they could sign right before the season started. And they added some new disasters themselves which was no surprise.

it was kind of a disaster...


Last year was last year. It has nothing to do with this year, except for the new regime having to dig itself out of the many, massive holes left by the old regime. It seems to me they've done the best they could with what they had to work with. What more do you want? I know...a tried-and-true Center. Well, so did I, but we didn't get one. We'll just have to live with that for the time being.
Eric cannot make me  
Spiciest Memelord : 8/3/2022 2:15 pm : link
don the Nike jumpsuits and sneakers and drink the Kool-aid. Bunch of 3rd day interior oline picks and unheralded FA salary cap strapped signings can't convince me otherwise.

We used to be able to find important oline pieces like this on our way to 2 super bowls (hell 4) but not something we have done in a long time.
RE: RE: RE: Jimmy, face facts.  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 2:16 pm : link
In comment 15771024 Klaatu said:
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They're going with Feliciano at OC this year. He seems to be doing okay (when he's practiced). If he can't go, it looks like they'll move Lemieux over. Outside of that, it's Bredeson or Douglas, assuming one of them sticks. That's it. They're not going to sign someone off the wire and expect them to learn a new offense with limited practice time so they can get plugged in right away. It's not happening. They're going to go to war with the army they have, not the one you, me or anyone else wishes they had.



I agree, that is their strategy. What played out last year was a panic when Lemieux got hurt and the coaches determined they needed to cut the entire OL bench because they were also disasters. And then the disasterous Front Office went looking for whomever they could sign right before the season started. And they added some new disasters themselves which was no surprise.

it was kind of a disaster...



Last year was last year. It has nothing to do with this year, except for the new regime having to dig itself out of the many, massive holes left by the old regime. It seems to me they've done the best they could with what they had to work with. What more do you want? I know...a tried-and-true Center. Well, so did I, but we didn't get one. We'll just have to live with that for the time being.


It's just a post discussing that weakness. We'll live with all their decisions, whether we agree with them or not. But still fine to post about it...
Lemieux was a center in college I thought  
Ten Ton Hammer : 8/3/2022 2:16 pm : link
He might have more practical experience playing center than Feliciano, lol
RE: RE: Based on what...are you kidding?  
rich in DC : 8/3/2022 2:21 pm : link
In comment 15770932 Eric from BBI said:
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Maybe I have become a bit clairvoyant regarding OL issues after seeing this same type of routine play out each summer camp and preseason.

Or maybe everything will just turn out fine like you all hope...



So you're basing your analysis on what happened in the past with players who are no longer here.

Got it.

You're another poster with terrible takes.


Ignore him. He’s CLEARLY spent too many hours watching ESPN and thinks it makes him something to copy the Mad Dog and Stephen A with ridiculous takes and constant arguing.

People who live in a fantasy world should be left there and ignored by all other posters.
RE: Lemieux was a center in college I thought  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 2:23 pm : link
In comment 15771030 Ten Ton Hammer said:
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He might have more practical experience playing center than Feliciano, lol


I don't think he was... I thought he was a fixture at left guard for Oregon, but I may be mistaken.

Regardless, some of his OC play has been encouraging for someone who hasn't played the position ever or in a while.

Feliciano is going to be the starting center. If Gates can make it back, then we'll be in good shape. But that's a big if.

But we're basically arguing about he back-up center on a team that had a center last year who isn't even on a 90-man roster right now. (Billy Price).
RE: Jimmy Googs  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 2:25 pm : link
In comment 15771023 5BowlsSoon said:
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In case you missed it, I asked you to share your thoughts on Daniel Jones’ progress these last two days?

You’re a fellow Giants fan who is not afraid to share his mind….so I would like to hear your perspective on Jones here to see how close they are to mine.


I was lukewarm with Jones in 2020 as he showed enough flaws and not enough uplift for the Offense needed from that QB position for my liking.

But I still gave Jones more benefit of the doubt than I was comfortable with going in 2021. Mostly because there was so many other issues, I just simply felt let him rise up or let him hang himself. What I saw was a guy who tries really, really hard and just hung himself with his suspect plat.

I think Schoen and Daboll see it too which is why they didn't give him the 5th year option. They also didn't see what they wanted in the Draft and didn't want to go to war internally on the DJ decision, so they punted the situation and will let Jones hang himself in 2022 and then move on...
There is no reason...  
Brown_Hornet : 8/3/2022 2:25 pm : link
...that a G cannot play C, short of his possible inability to hit the QB with the ball.

RE: RE: RE: RE: Jimmy, face facts.  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 2:25 pm : link
In comment 15771028 Jimmy Googs said:
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It's just a post discussing that weakness. We'll live with all their decisions, whether we agree with them or not. But still fine to post about it...


It's an obsession, bruh (bruh?). Dare I say an unhealthy one? An all-consuming one? Is that really fine? No one's turning a blind eye to any of the Giants weaknesses, but you seem to be fixated on this one thing. As I said above, you're like a dog with a bone, but even a dog takes a break from gnawing on it every once in a while.
There is no reason...  
Brown_Hornet : 8/3/2022 2:26 pm : link
...that a G cannot play C, short of his possible inability to hit the QB with the ball.

RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Jimmy, face facts.  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 2:29 pm : link
In comment 15771040 Klaatu said:
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It's just a post discussing that weakness. We'll live with all their decisions, whether we agree with them or not. But still fine to post about it...



It's an obsession, bruh (bruh?). Dare I say an unhealthy one? An all-consuming one? Is that really fine? No one's turning a blind eye to any of the Giants weaknesses, but you seem to be fixated on this one thing. As I said above, you're like a dog with a bone, but even a dog takes a break from gnawing on it every once in a while.


I did pick up COVID this week which hasn't been fun.

Otherwise, pretty healthy...
RE: RE: Jimmy Googs  
5BowlsSoon : 8/3/2022 2:31 pm : link
In comment 15771038 Jimmy Googs said:
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In case you missed it, I asked you to share your thoughts on Daniel Jones’ progress these last two days?

You’re a fellow Giants fan who is not afraid to share his mind….so I would like to hear your perspective on Jones here to see how close they are to mine.



I was lukewarm with Jones in 2020 as he showed enough flaws and not enough uplift for the Offense needed from that QB position for my liking.

But I still gave Jones more benefit of the doubt than I was comfortable with going in 2021. Mostly because there was so many other issues, I just simply felt let him rise up or let him hang himself. What I saw was a guy who tries really, really hard and just hung himself with his suspect plat.

I think Schoen and Daboll see it too which is why they didn't give him the 5th year option. They also didn't see what they wanted in the Draft and didn't want to go to war internally on the DJ decision, so they punted the situation and will let Jones hang himself in 2022 and then move on...


Thanks for that…..but you didn’t answer my question. What are your thoughts about Jones’ progress from day 1 to today, especially noting the last two days of work?
NJ.com  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 2:31 pm : link
report...


Giants training camp observations, Day 7: Daniel Jones looks sharp, Brian Daboll scolds Saquon Barkley, Jon Feliciano returns, more - ( New Window )
RE: Lemieux was a center in college I thought  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 2:32 pm : link
In comment 15771030 Ten Ton Hammer said:
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He might have more practical experience playing center than Feliciano, lol


No, he was strictly a LG at Oregon...for 52 straight games. Yowza.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Jimmy, face facts.  
Klaatu : 8/3/2022 2:35 pm : link
In comment 15771045 Jimmy Googs said:
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It's just a post discussing that weakness. We'll live with all their decisions, whether we agree with them or not. But still fine to post about it...


It's an obsession, bruh (bruh?). Dare I say an unhealthy one? An all-consuming one? Is that really fine? No one's turning a blind eye to any of the Giants weaknesses, but you seem to be fixated on this one thing. As I said above, you're like a dog with a bone, but even a dog takes a break from gnawing on it every once in a while.


I did pick up COVID this week which hasn't been fun.


You had to pick it up? I had mine delivered.
RE: RE: RE: Jimmy Googs  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 2:38 pm : link
In comment 15771046 5BowlsSoon said:
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In comment 15771023 5BowlsSoon said:


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In case you missed it, I asked you to share your thoughts on Daniel Jones’ progress these last two days?

You’re a fellow Giants fan who is not afraid to share his mind….so I would like to hear your perspective on Jones here to see how close they are to mine.



I was lukewarm with Jones in 2020 as he showed enough flaws and not enough uplift for the Offense needed from that QB position for my liking.

But I still gave Jones more benefit of the doubt than I was comfortable with going in 2021. Mostly because there was so many other issues, I just simply felt let him rise up or let him hang himself. What I saw was a guy who tries really, really hard and just hung himself with his suspect plat.

I think Schoen and Daboll see it too which is why they didn't give him the 5th year option. They also didn't see what they wanted in the Draft and didn't want to go to war internally on the DJ decision, so they punted the situation and will let Jones hang himself in 2022 and then move on...



Thanks for that…..but you didn’t answer my question. What are your thoughts about Jones’ progress from day 1 to today, especially noting the last two days of work?


Whoops sorry.

From what I read and some of the videos, it sounds like he has a mix of good throws and continued questionable ones where he isn't seeing the field well. Inconsistent and doesn't sound like he is tracking to any kind of break-out year. Which is what he needs, right?

what do you think?
" he isn't seeing the field well..."  
Brown_Hornet : 8/3/2022 2:44 pm : link
...I must have missed a report.

Link?
RE: NJ.com  
Brown_Hornet : 8/3/2022 2:46 pm : link
In comment 15771047 Eric from BBI said:
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report...
Giants training camp observations, Day 7: Daniel Jones looks sharp, Brian Daboll scolds Saquon Barkley, Jon Feliciano returns, more - ( New Window )
"...called Barkley by his number, and told him wake up"

Scolding?

Looking forward to the  
Chris684 : 8/3/2022 2:53 pm : link
"Evan Neal is a bust" talk this year. Should be fun.
RE: RE: RE: Based on what...are you kidding?  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 2:54 pm : link
In comment 15771033 rich in DC said:
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Maybe I have become a bit clairvoyant regarding OL issues after seeing this same type of routine play out each summer camp and preseason.

Or maybe everything will just turn out fine like you all hope...



So you're basing your analysis on what happened in the past with players who are no longer here.

Got it.

You're another poster with terrible takes.



Ignore him. He’s CLEARLY spent too many hours watching ESPN and thinks it makes him something to copy the Mad Dog and Stephen A with ridiculous takes and constant arguing.

People who live in a fantasy world should be left there and ignored by all other posters.


Thanks for coming out from the NFT-yankee threads to provide this valuable football comment rich.

let's grab a beer next time you're in town...
RE:  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 2:57 pm : link
In comment 15771061 Brown_Hornet said:
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...I must have missed a report.

Link?


they're all on here daily BH...
Mmm...  
Brown_Hornet : 8/3/2022 3:08 pm : link
...hmm.
RE: Mmm...  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 3:20 pm : link
In comment 15771097 Brown_Hornet said:
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...hmm.


On the other hand, sounds like Jones is doing just fine. From Daboll's comments here, he may soon be regretting not exercising that 5th year option...

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Q: Did you think (Quarterback) Daniel (Jones) had a strong day yesterday? It seemed like the ball didn’t touch the ground much.

Daboll: Yeah. I think he’s been doing good. Each day, he’s making progress. Made good decisions. Had a couple turnovers, which one was a little slip on the skill guy and a timing route. So, I thought the other one (Cornerback) Adoree’ (Jackson) made a really good play. Attacked the ball well. We always try to limit those the best we can. But I think he’s making progress. Decision making. Trusting his reads. Still got a ways to go.


hmm...
All things considered (re: OL)  
Dave on the UWS : 8/3/2022 3:21 pm : link
they are in pretty good shape. Consider: Thomas ,Neal (who will be fine) Ezeudu (who is a day 2 pick) and McKethan, Lemieux is still a young guy who looks to be progressing. That’s a pretty good core to work with. Gates will make it back at some point. Compared with what they had to work with last year, that’s dramatically better.
daboll and Schoen  
jmalls23 : 8/3/2022 3:22 pm : link
lets just hope they have them playing smart. fast football. want minimal errors mixed with an O that confuses defenses. Schoen is the real deal. Im not worried about his mgmt skills.

Wink will get the max out of this D. clearly both sides of the ball lack depth in my opinion

LFG Blue
So...  
Brown_Hornet : 8/3/2022 3:22 pm : link
...you found a negative in a positive report.

Well done.

RE: So...  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 3:27 pm : link
In comment 15771124 Brown_Hornet said:
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...you found a negative in a positive report.

Well done.


I posted it for the positives and to help all those looking to defend his honor. Mostly because you all suck at it...
RE: Looking forward to the  
10thAve : 8/3/2022 3:36 pm : link
In comment 15771074 Chris684 said:
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"Evan Neal is a bust" talk this year. Should be fun.

This year? More like this afternoon, see mittenedman‘s post at 12:36 today.
I love that we are taking the word of the writers as gospel  
Rudy5757 : 8/3/2022 3:40 pm : link
Its funny how a tweet on one play is taken as he is having a terrible day. Apparently you only get 1 rep a day at practice and you either win or lose...LOL. Most of the vet guys are what they are at tis point. Feliciano will be an average center which is an upgrade over what we have had. Most of the interior OL will be average at best, again better than what we had last year. The Keys to the OL lie with Thomas who it sounds like is having a great camp so far and Neal who is taking his lumps right now. I am not so worried about Neal since he has the body and seems like the mentality to be great.

Jones went from having his worst day ever to 2 solid practices in a row. So is he a star or still the same bad player?

Barkley looks like a god apparently.

I think things will all even out. Reports will put together their weekly reports and you will start to see the trends on players. You will start to see the depth chart come together. Ximenes will return to the player we know he is and disappear. Neal will start to string together some good practices. The rookies and 2nd year guys are the ones to watch. They will show the most improvement. Notice we havent heard a lot about McKinney this week?

Dont get too high or too low on guys this week. For the OL its only a few days with pads, not much to do without pads. I think it will be a fun team to watch this season and I do think we will be competitive. Injuries and the progression of the rookies and 2nd year guys will be the key to the success of the team besides Jones.
RE: RE: RE: RE: Jimmy Googs  
5BowlsSoon : 8/3/2022 3:46 pm : link
In comment 15771054 Jimmy Googs said:
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In case you missed it, I asked you to share your thoughts on Daniel Jones’ progress these last two days?

You’re a fellow Giants fan who is not afraid to share his mind….so I would like to hear your perspective on Jones here to see how close they are to mine.



I was lukewarm with Jones in 2020 as he showed enough flaws and not enough uplift for the Offense needed from that QB position for my liking.

But I still gave Jones more benefit of the doubt than I was comfortable with going in 2021. Mostly because there was so many other issues, I just simply felt let him rise up or let him hang himself. What I saw was a guy who tries really, really hard and just hung himself with his suspect plat.

I think Schoen and Daboll see it too which is why they didn't give him the 5th year option. They also didn't see what they wanted in the Draft and didn't want to go to war internally on the DJ decision, so they punted the situation and will let Jones hang himself in 2022 and then move on...



Thanks for that…..but you didn’t answer my question. What are your thoughts about Jones’ progress from day 1 to today, especially noting the last two days of work?



Whoops sorry.

From what I read and some of the videos, it sounds like he has a mix of good throws and continued questionable ones where he isn't seeing the field well. Inconsistent and doesn't sound like he is tracking to any kind of break-out year. Which is what he needs, right?

what do you think?


Thanks …..apparently you aren’t reading thoroughly or maybe you don’t want to read or are in denial.

For instance…..DJ was 9-10 today with 1 TD. And the incompletion was a drop by Robinson. So, for all intents and purposes, he was 10-10.

Yet you SURPRISINGLY can’t find one good word to say about him. For the record, he was 15-20 yesterday with 2 TDs and 2 pics. One pic, according to Daboll, was probably helped by the WR slipping a bit.

Yet, again, not one positive word from you….but at least you have shown up. The other Jones haters, everyone knows who they are, right Producer, bw, and Go Terps, to name the big 3, are hiding like they usually do when Jones lights it up.

Hopefully you guys can find it in you to root for all Giant players and acknowledge their success and rejoice in it, and not wish for Bad tidings on anyone who wears a Giant Blue helmet in order to protect ones reputation.
I think Evan Neal is going to have a better rookie year than  
arniefez : 8/3/2022 3:48 pm : link
Andrew Thomas did. Not a very high bar and look at Thomas now. He's a foundation piece. I expect the same thing from Neal. I think between Neal and Glowinski the Giants are going to have an average right side of their OL this year.

Last year they had the worst RT in the NFL and close to the worst RG in the NFL. The 2021 starting center doesn't have a roster spot in the NFL with 90 man teams.

I think the OL is going to be much better than last year when 2022 ends unless injuries cripple them.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Jimmy Googs  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 3:59 pm : link
In comment 15771149 5BowlsSoon said:
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Thanks for that…..but you didn’t answer my question. What are your thoughts about Jones’ progress from day 1 to today, especially noting the last two days of work?



Whoops sorry.

From what I read and some of the videos, it sounds like he has a mix of good throws and continued questionable ones where he isn't seeing the field well. Inconsistent and doesn't sound like he is tracking to any kind of break-out year. Which is what he needs, right?

what do you think?



Thanks …..apparently you aren’t reading thoroughly or maybe you don’t want to read or are in denial.

For instance…..DJ was 9-10 today with 1 TD. And the incompletion was a drop by Robinson. So, for all intents and purposes, he was 10-10.

Yet you SURPRISINGLY can’t find one good word to say about him. For the record, he was 15-20 yesterday with 2 TDs and 2 pics. One pic, according to Daboll, was probably helped by the WR slipping a bit.

Yet, again, not one positive word from you….but at least you have shown up. The other Jones haters, everyone knows who they are, right Producer, bw, and Go Terps, to name the big 3, are hiding like they usually do when Jones lights it up.

Hopefully you guys can find it in you to root for all Giant players and acknowledge their success and rejoice in it, and not wish for Bad tidings on anyone who wears a Giant Blue helmet in order to protect ones reputation.


This is where you want to go with this...calling out fans that don't agree with your view?

In the answer above I said he had a mix of good and questionable throws in what I HAVE SEEN. Are you reading thoroughly or in denial chucklehead? And if all you want to do is worship one or two better days, and ignore or excuse away any bad days/issues then have at it.

And by the way, to describe this as Jones "lighting it up" is comical. I must have missed Daboll having that same sentiment in his transcript...
RE: Ezeudu looks  
Ivan15 : 8/3/2022 4:10 pm : link
In comment 15770863 mittenedman said:
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impressive in the few clips they've posted. He's built like a T, good feet and shows good overall technique and competitiveness.

After seeing his build/move, I'm not surprised at all they are playing him at T. May be his best position.

(And if Neal continues to struggle, maybe they move him to G and Ezeudu to RT?)

We'll see. It's early but Neal is clearly struggling in pass pro, which is to be expected even for a top 10 pick.


Neal seems like a real “grinder”. He will buckle down and with the help of a good OL coach, he will get his problems solved. I think Thomas has a similar “grinder” personality but he struggled due to lack of coaching support. I think Thomas showed big improvement when he went back to his college techniques and the OL coach was canned. Neal is in a better situation and he should also be able to work out his problems with the help of good coaching.
Jones haters  
santacruzom : 8/3/2022 4:24 pm : link
have been sent into hiding by two strong practices in a row?

Man, I knew those guys would not get a chance to enjoy the last laugh!
Neal will be fine.  
Ten Ton Hammer : 8/3/2022 4:25 pm : link
I just wish they had two months of padded practice like they used to.
Has there been any mention of a single TE in early camp reports  
stoneman : 8/3/2022 4:32 pm : link
Haven't seen one. I know Seals is out, but I thought Bellinger was back.

They can't run the Barkley/Toney/Robinson package (with Goll/Slay) every play.
Giants.com #1  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 4:34 pm : link
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Inside Look (8/3): Competition heats up at camp - ( New Window )
Giants.com #2  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 4:34 pm : link
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Kenny Golladay's contested catches highlight Wednesday's practice - ( New Window )
Giants.com #3  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 4:35 pm : link
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5 things we learned from training camp (8/3) - ( New Window )
people read far too much into training camp daily reports  
AnnapolisMike : 8/3/2022 4:37 pm : link
Each QB maybe gets 10 minutes of 11 v 11 time. Throw is some throws to players in 1v1 situations. That is what training camp is. Most of the time yesterday time the QB yesterday were off doing some throwing drills or standing around.

Look at trends, who is consistently having good days. Whose name do you never hear about...those guys are in trouble. You really can't compare Jones to Taylor because Taylor is working with the 2's for the most part. We won't know about Jones until the real games start and even then I expect a very long leash.
...  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 4:50 pm : link
GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
🏈#Giants Day 7: Off stars-Jones and Slayton. Play- Golladay twisting 50/50 catch. Def stars-Martinez (just to see him take some snaps agaim) and Lawrence. Play-McKinney blanket coverage for a 1-on-1 breakup
...  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 8/3/2022 4:51 pm : link
Ryan Dunleavy

@rydunleavy
In 5 years of NFL coverage, the best day-after-day training camp performance I ever saw was #Jets Carl Lawson before he tore his Achilles last season.

I've only been here last 3 days ... but #Giants Leonard Williams has inside track for No. 2 on the list. Dominating interior OL
Not for nothing , but Googs  
section125 : 8/3/2022 5:18 pm : link
and I have had a few bouts. He is pretty good at assessing line play. So I will at least listen when he posts. Yes OC has been a problem. However, you can only fix so much in one offseason. I have a feeling Feliciano will be ok this year and may be pushed by Lemieux until Gates returns. I do think Ezeudu is really going to push Lemieux at LG by mid season.

I do not quite agree with him on Feliciano. The reports today seem to indicate he held his own win LW and Dex. But, no matter what, the OL will be far superior to late year.
RE: RE: Ezeudu looks  
mittenedman : 8/3/2022 5:41 pm : link
In comment 15770874 Eric from BBI said:
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impressive in the few clips they've posted. He's built like a T, good feet and shows good overall technique and competitiveness.

After seeing his build/move, I'm not surprised at all they are playing him at T. May be his best position.

(And if Neal continues to struggle, maybe they move him to G and Ezeudu to RT?)

We'll see. It's early but Neal is clearly struggling in pass pro, which is to be expected even for a top 10 pick.



WTF would you move Neal, who was a top 10 pick to guard?

Do you remember how Thomas struggled as a rookie?

So you want to waste a year with him at guard on a team that isn't going to the playoffs in 2022?


I didn't say I'd move him now. Count me in the "don't give a f#ck" crowd in terms of him struggling in pass pro right now. Sy who've I've grown to respect immensely projected him to struggle initially. I'm speculating down the road. Part of his scouting report was he was a safe pick, because if he didn't make it at T, he would at G.
Agree that you can't fix it all, no dispute. Clear risk at this  
Jimmy Googs : 8/3/2022 5:45 pm : link
Center position though. And I hope Felciano kills it, and becomes one of the best value free-agent signings in this team's history.

And it's good to hear he is at least handling perennial All-Pro Defensive Linemen like big Leonard and Dex since the other backups are not...
...  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 8/3/2022 6:55 pm : link
Over/under: 5:14 in the first quarter of Pats-Giants next Thursday when we get our first 'Neal blows!' post.
 
christian : 8/3/2022 7:09 pm : link
Feliciano claims his best position is center. He’s been with Bobby Johnson on 3 teams now, and he’s finally getting his shot. He’s played fewer than a handful of games worth of snaps at the position. And his former team cut him.

He’s a journeyman, who the coaches like. I think he’s a decent floor at the position, and just sticking on a roster is better than the guy he replaced.

But let’s all be real about what his ceiling projects to be.
RE: I love that we are taking the word of the writers as gospel  
giantstock : 8/10/2022 1:02 am : link
In comment 15771146 Rudy5757 said:
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The rookies and 2nd year guys are the ones to watch. They will show the most improvement.

Injuries and the progression of the rookies and 2nd year guys will be the key to the success of the team besides Jones.


Look for most of the rookies and 2nd year guys to be the most erratic.
RE: ...  
Gatorade Dunk : 8/10/2022 12:22 pm : link
In comment 15770779 Eric from BBI said:
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GiantsWFAN
@giantswfan
#Giants - Taylor drops in a perfect connection with Slayton, who has put up two good back to back days

Glad to see Pdot stopped the stupid "connex" nonsense from yesterday.
Jones hater here  
cosmicj : 8/10/2022 12:30 pm : link
I salute him for his second consecutive strong practice. Good work.
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