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Thibs' PFF grade

DaveInTampa : 9/22/2023 1:33 pm
Last night, 28.6-- lowest among all defensive players. For the season, he is the 128th ranked edge rusher
Dude is just out there jogging  
Jints in Carolina : 9/22/2023 1:33 pm : link
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Is he hurt?  
GiantTuff1 : 9/22/2023 1:35 pm : link
Legit question. He got dinged in the preseason is he gutting out an injury?
RE: Dude is just out there jogging  
robbieballs2003 : 9/22/2023 1:36 pm : link
In comment 16217863 Jints in Carolina said:
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100%
How can McFadden get a 46.7  
jeff57 : 9/22/2023 1:38 pm : link
With 4 tackles for loss and a pass breakup.
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It's almost not worth commenting on anymore  
sb from NYT Forum : 9/22/2023 1:39 pm : link
...he is what he is.

Hopefully he doesn't hurt the defense much in the next 2+ years, and will be gone.
I genuinely have no idea what's going on with Thibodeaux.  
RHPeel : 9/22/2023 1:39 pm : link
He was tough to block last year! He had that dominant game in Washington. We all complained that he was getting held on every play... because he was! He was really showing signs of being a positive contributor; maybe not a top-flight EDGE but certainly someone you wanted on your team.

The first three games this year he has been sleepwalking. I have no idea what's going on.
I Propose A Nickname For Thibodeaux  
Trainmaster : 9/22/2023 1:46 pm : link




Or maybe just "IM" for short.
The endless search for an alpha edge continues…  
The_Boss : 9/22/2023 1:46 pm : link
Accorsi was great at collecting those guys.
this  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 9/22/2023 1:50 pm : link
is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?

He's a Myth  
Rafflee : 9/22/2023 1:56 pm : link
I've been unimpressed but hopeful.... now I'm a total non-believer
RE: this  
Rjanyg : 9/22/2023 1:58 pm : link
In comment 16217883 Eric from BBI said:
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is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?


Eric, I have come to the conclusion that todays Giants fan wants every player to be LT or Strahan on every play. Don't worry about what defensive roll they are being coached to play or what kind of defense they play in.

KT is a talented guy. I would like to see more physical play and intensity out of him. You know, more enthusiasm.
I'll admit, I don't know what pieces of information make up  
Beezer : 9/22/2023 2:00 pm : link
a player's PFF grade. Is it purely statistical? For example, if I had a formula and exact stats, could I myself calculate a PFF grade? Or is it a bit more mysterious and nuanced? (serious question)
RE: this  
BlueHurricane : 9/22/2023 2:01 pm : link
In comment 16217883 Eric from BBI said:
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is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?


We have seen this before. This town loves to pick a player and hammer them. Hell Odell was being runout of here his first training camp when he had his hamstring issue.
Very similar to Chase Young’s  
bradshaw44 : 9/22/2023 2:02 pm : link
Second season. These guys seem to have these sophomore slumps. Problem is the fans are viscous with the social media these days. I’ve pointed out a couple clips where he is most definitely dogging it, but that doesn’t mean it’s over for him. Have to believe the coaches can get him through this. Among other tasks they have to get through.
RE: this  
ThomasG : 9/22/2023 2:03 pm : link
In comment 16217883 Eric from BBI said:
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is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?


You can try and run him out of town but Thibs would probably do it slower.
pff's scores are all over the place  
Banks : 9/22/2023 2:05 pm : link
hard to take these seriously. The McFadden score is a prime example. He made several big plays, effective went blitzed, and didn't seem to stand out struggling in coverage. Yet he got a score Dhani Jones would laugh at.
Thibodeaux still has time to turn it around  
Knickstape : 9/22/2023 2:06 pm : link
And prove to be a valuable player. Last year I thought he came on strong at the end and was excited. So far this year he feels invisible and not motivated.

Fact is he was drafted at 5 and all of us as fans were hoping he would prove to be a tj watt /parsons / bosa / Hutchinson type of player. Always had to be worried about him and double teaming him.

So far his career seems more like a clowney or chase young. Highly touted coming out but never really blossomed into what most thought they’d become.
These things happen you miss on picks. Problem is at 5 we may have missed but we sure as shit missed at 7 with Neal

That being said I still think he can be a solid/good 2 way player but I don’t think he’s gonna be some game wrecker on defense. However I’d love to be wrong
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christian : 9/22/2023 2:08 pm : link
In comment 16217883 Eric from BBI said:
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is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?


The QB hit, sack, and one of the tackles are the same play, I believe those get double counted. So in terms of impact plays he had 1 pressure (the sack), one TFL, and one additional tackle on 72 snaps.

And neither here nor there, but Purdy walked right into his arms.
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RE: pff's scores are all over the place  
Sammo85 : 9/22/2023 2:09 pm : link
In comment 16217899 Banks said:
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hard to take these seriously. The McFadden score is a prime example. He made several big plays, effective went blitzed, and didn't seem to stand out struggling in coverage. Yet he got a score Dhani Jones would laugh at.


Problem is despite getting in middle of lot of plays, he missed a lot of tackles too. McCaffrey beat him multiple times last night.
Go back and read Sy’s through draft review on Thibs  
Rick in Dallas : 9/22/2023 2:11 pm : link
Sy was spot on about him and it is showing up in the NFL.
His tool set is one pass rush move to the outside. That’s fine at Oregon but not against NFL caliber OL.
He has no secondary moves at all.
He is a limited pass rusher who I did not like at all predraft. I also thought his last year at Oregon that he disappeared against good teams.
What we see now is what I thought we would see. No surprise here…
But what the hell do I know… I thought Neal was going to be a beast at RT.
Early returns very shaky
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DaveInTampa : 9/22/2023 2:23 pm : link
In comment 16217890 Rjanyg said:
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is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?




Eric, I have come to the conclusion that todays Giants fan wants every player to be LT or Strahan on every play. Don't worry about what defensive roll they are being coached to play or what kind of defense they play in.

KT is a talented guy. I would like to see more physical play and intensity out of him. You know, more enthusiasm.


I think a lot of Giant fans (myself included) are tired of having to be patient after 10 years of bad football. Lots of guys drafted in the top 10 the last couple of years have already become huge impact guys. Sauce may be the best CB in the game, Parsons is the best defensive player, Jalen Carter has been great already, Bijuan may already be a top 3 RB in the league. The hope when you draft an edge rusher with the #5 overall pick is that he is more than just a guy who has one coverage sack in 3 games, a handful of tackles, and looks to be putting forth less than full effort.
I'd settle for an average mid level DE  
Bold Ruler : Mod : 9/22/2023 2:28 pm : link
I dont need Strahan or a Tuck or LT level. Shed a block, make a tackle, dont get run out wide, get a real sack or two here and there. Be a force. DO something. Do anything.

Never mind he's a first round pick. I think we're all upset and was expecting a lot more. His invisibility is a microcosm of the whole team.

Thibs is kinda a reflection through three weeks of the NYG as a team.
Compared to everyone else on D,  
Jint 77 : 9/22/2023 2:28 pm : link
Thibs was one of the better players last night IMO.

I have more issues with the play calling.

It was like Martindale had never heard of a screen pass before.
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Jints in Carolina : 9/22/2023 2:28 pm : link
In comment 16217890 Rjanyg said:
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In comment 16217883 Eric from BBI said:


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is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?




Eric, I have come to the conclusion that todays Giants fan wants every player to be LT or Strahan on every play. Don't worry about what defensive roll they are being coached to play or what kind of defense they play in.

KT is a talented guy. I would like to see more physical play and intensity out of him. You know, more enthusiasm.


Maybe he should quit jogging
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Dr. D : 9/22/2023 2:33 pm : link
In comment 16217883 Eric from BBI said:
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is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?

that ain't right
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dannysection 313 : 9/22/2023 2:35 pm : link
In comment 16217932 DaveInTampa said:
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In comment 16217883 Eric from BBI said:


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is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?




Eric, I have come to the conclusion that todays Giants fan wants every player to be LT or Strahan on every play. Don't worry about what defensive roll they are being coached to play or what kind of defense they play in.

KT is a talented guy. I would like to see more physical play and intensity out of him. You know, more enthusiasm.



I think a lot of Giant fans (myself included) are tired of having to be patient after 10 years of bad football. Lots of guys drafted in the top 10 the last couple of years have already become huge impact guys. Sauce may be the best CB in the game, Parsons is the best defensive player, Jalen Carter has been great already, Bijuan may already be a top 3 RB in the league. The hope when you draft an edge rusher with the #5 overall pick is that he is more than just a guy who has one coverage sack in 3 games, a handful of tackles, and looks to be putting forth less than full effort.


This...

Anyone who says this guy is not a disappointment must not be watching or doesn't want to believe that Schoen could have missed so badly on the # 5 pick in the draft.

C'mon, he's been a non factor, appears to take plays off, and not like big contact.

Until proven otherwise, he is a major whiff by Schoen.

Yes, tired of waiting....
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I am Ninja : 9/22/2023 2:45 pm : link
You can't be upset he's not bull rushing, running over and through guys. He was supposed to be fast.

You can be upset he's not fast.
RE: this  
HBart : 9/22/2023 2:58 pm : link
In comment 16217883 Eric from BBI said:
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is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?

They're probably dinging all the LBs for coverage between the hashes and all the missed tackles. McFadden had a monster game and scored like crap too. The full PFF breakdown would be enlightening.

To my eye Thibs was like the rest of the D - some good plays overshadowed by beau coup missed tackles and too few impact plays. He doesn't operate in a vacuum.
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Bill in UT : 9/22/2023 3:03 pm : link
In comment 16217883 Eric from BBI said:
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is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?


The OP says that aranking is for the season, not just for last night
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Bill in UT : 9/22/2023 3:06 pm : link
In comment 16217906 christian said:
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And neither here nor there, but Purdy walked right into his arms. Link - ( New Window )

Maybe Purdy didn't see him if he's invisible
With all the jogging he does  
HarryCarson53 : 9/22/2023 3:22 pm : link
At least we know he'll stay in good shape.
Can't dance around his level of play  
kelly : 9/22/2023 3:25 pm : link
Not good
RE: I'd settle for an average mid level DE  
sb from NYT Forum : 9/22/2023 3:56 pm : link
In comment 16217941 Bold Ruler said:
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I dont need Strahan or a Tuck or LT level. Shed a block, make a tackle, dont get run out wide, get a real sack or two here and there. Be a force. DO something. Do anything.

Never mind he's a first round pick. I think we're all upset and was expecting a lot more. His invisibility is a microcosm of the whole team.

Thibs is kinda a reflection through three weeks of the NYG as a team.


This is my point. I am done caring about how he should play based on his draft status. Just be solid and helpful.

He's basically Jihad Ward. Unspectacular but serviceable. Complaining about guys like that is silly and a waste of effort.
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bw in dc : 9/22/2023 4:08 pm : link
In comment 16217906 christian said:
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In comment 16217883 Eric from BBI said:


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is what I mean... Giants fans have made up their mind to run this guy out of town.

Lowest PFF score of any defender?

Seems odd. He had three tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 QB hit. About half of the defensive players missed tackles all night and KT is the lowest rated guy?




The QB hit, sack, and one of the tackles are the same play, I believe those get double counted. So in terms of impact plays he had 1 pressure (the sack), one TFL, and one additional tackle on 72 snaps.

And neither here nor there, but Purdy walked right into his arms. Link - ( New Window )


If you watch that play closely, KT is cut blocked to the ground by Juszczyk, who than runs into the flat for a pass, and Purdy absolutely runs into KT. But Purdy had time, just couldn't find anybody. So, it's not like KT blew up the play with some great move off the ball...
Giant Fans React  
Jeffrey : 9/22/2023 4:17 pm : link
To what we see. It may be that there is an explanation that is not obvious, but based upon the eye test, neither KT nor Neal have played up to their draft position. Hoping it will change but for now being critical of either (and several other Giant players) is warranted.
Guys come around to the idea  
JerrysKids : 9/22/2023 4:40 pm : link
that Thibs is essentially a bust, he might have a NFL Career but he is not going to be a impact player.
RE: Dude is just out there jogging  
GoDeep13 : 9/22/2023 5:04 pm : link
In comment 16217863 Jints in Carolina said:
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Makes sense. that’s apparently all he did during training camp.
RE: Giant Fans React  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 9/22/2023 5:08 pm : link
In comment 16218062 Jeffrey said:
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To what we see. It may be that there is an explanation that is not obvious, but based upon the eye test, neither KT nor Neal have played up to their draft position. Hoping it will change but for now being critical of either (and several other Giant players) is warranted.


Yes and no.

KT hasn't made any impact plays yet this year. But he wasn't the guy missing tackles left and right last night. Fans expect more given his lofty draft status. But if you are rating the defensive players on the field last night honestly, is he the guy you are most ticked off at?

Personally, I was more upset with the tackling of the defensive backs last night. If I'm grading defensive players, they are below KT.
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SirLoinOfBeef : 9/22/2023 5:11 pm : link
In comment 16217991 Bill in UT said:
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And neither here nor there, but Purdy walked right into his arms. Link - ( New Window )


Maybe Purdy didn't see him if he's invisible


Hey... maybe your onto something?. We gotta tell Wink.
You know how to get fans off your back?  
GoDeep13 : 9/22/2023 5:12 pm : link
PLAY BETTER. MAKE AN IMPACT.

Some of you posters act like this is new of Giants fans. This has ALWAYS been a tough place to play REGARDLESS of sport. Whether it’s the Knicks, Nets, Mets, Islanders, Jets etc IT DOESNT MATTER. Is Philly nicer? NO. they just win. Look at what the 76ers are dealing with cause they UNDERPERFORM.

So NO we will not be nice to you cause you suck. That has NEVER been the way. So stop putting this blame of players not performing on FANs. They want fans that are ok with sorry play, tell them to join the freakin USFL.
Most guys on the edge  
RetroJint : 9/22/2023 5:47 pm : link
start with speed and finish with power . #5 is doing neither . It would help
If Wink ran some stunts and loops for him. But it’s true that almost all his impact plays to date in his young career happened when he was a free runner . The sack last night was what Strahan used to call a “piss sack.” Purdy basically ran into him.

Actually his best trait seems to be when he plays more of a traditional
strong -side linebacker role , where he jams the TE or drops off into zone. Other than that he doesn’t close and he can’t defeat the tackle one on one . Too many apologists are insisting he is getting double teamed . Not when I’m watching . The opposing offense isn’t even bothering to chip him .

Like Neal his alleged athletic attributes appear to be greatly exaggerated . And like so many of these guys when playing better comp they can’t be found .

He played hard last night , I appreciate that . They all did . They simply aren’t good enough to match up with the best .

KT looks like LT  
JT039 : 9/22/2023 5:53 pm : link
Compared to Jihad Ward.

And I’m sorry if you think KT has been worse than McKinney - I don’t know what to tell you.
Myth.....  
thrunthrublue : 9/22/2023 6:17 pm : link
..a lotta tackles and qb pressures too......
RE: Is he hurt?  
NJLCO : 9/22/2023 6:37 pm : link
In comment 16217866 GiantTuff1 said:
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Legit question. He got dinged in the preseason is he gutting out an injury?

Bull shit he’s hurt.
That dog don’t hunt…period
I can't imagine....  
BC Eagles94 : 9/22/2023 7:06 pm : link
there has ever been a game PFF graded where every OL was graded under 46. That is putrid. We threw a bunch of buns out there.
RE: I genuinely have no idea what's going on with Thibodeaux.  
NYDCBlue : 9/22/2023 9:17 pm : link
In comment 16217874 RHPeel said:
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He was tough to block last year! He had that dominant game in Washington. We all complained that he was getting held on every play... because he was! He was really showing signs of being a positive contributor; maybe not a top-flight EDGE but certainly someone you wanted on your team.

The first three games this year he has been sleepwalking. I have no idea what's going on.


Thibs was never tough to block last year. And he was far from impressive against WFT. I remember coverage sacks and ball carriers walking into his lap. He made zero impact plays on his own that game. And he made very very few last year. He has made zero thus far this year. Thus far Thibs has shown us he is a notch below, or possibly two notches below a JAG in the NFL.

I should add that there was very little impressive from an individual player perspective that I saw from his tape at Oregon. I absolutely did not like the pick at the time.
He appears to have checked out  
TrueBlue'02 : 9/22/2023 9:23 pm : link
In which case, he should be benched.
RE: He appears to have checked out  
NYDCBlue : 9/22/2023 9:55 pm : link
In comment 16218265 TrueBlue'02 said:
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In which case, he should be benched.


I feel like many on this thread are mistaking lack of talent for lack of effort.
One his  
Giantsbigblue : 9/22/2023 10:12 pm : link
"Coverage" sack I think be took out the primary receiver in Juzchyck on that play and threw the play off and then got in there and got the sack. I do agree with the crowd that wants him to be more impact full. But when everyone is playing like garbage I tend to look at the coaching.
RE: Very similar to Chase Young’s  
Spiciest Memelord : 9/23/2023 12:22 pm : link
In comment 16217896 bradshaw44 said:
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Second season. These guys seem to have these sophomore slumps. Problem is the fans are viscous with the social media these days. I’ve pointed out a couple clips where he is most definitely dogging it, but that doesn’t mean it’s over for him. Have to believe the coaches can get him through this. Among other tasks they have to get through.


Young only had a slightly more ugly suit on draft day. The one sure fire way of determining a bust or not.
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