What a day of New York Giant pride. Vick got hit almost every single play. Eli Manning had an incredible game and threw for four TD's. Coughlin jumped for joy like a little kid. On defense there were 11 hats on the ball almost every play. Not to mention the amazing goal line stand. Such a great day to be a Giants fan.
I can go on and on about the awesome efforts from each person in this game. So instead lets talk about the post-game chatter and what this game means. For starters Vick immediately followed the game claiming he doesn't get roughing penalties like quarterbacks that stay in the pocket like Brady or Brees. I honestly can't say that's entirely untrue. They have been very sensative to quarterback protection these days (not saying I agree with that rule), but it seems they let Vick take some shots. The way I see it that's the price you play for being an insanely mobile quarterback. You have to give the defense something. The NFL has done a good job of removing the fun of kickoffs but for the love of Jesus they can't remove the beauty of defense too. Long story short swallow you're ego because it's freaking football.
Speaking of ego's I don't think anyone is giving Eli the respect he deserves for his performance. All you hear about is Vick and how the poor guy bruised his hand and blah blah blahhh. Eli Manning completed 70% of his passes, threw 4 touchdowns, had no turnovers, and had a quarterback rating of 140. Don't hear sportscenter mentioning much about that AT ALL. "Yeah Eli had a pretty good game," was the only thing about Eli I think they said at all. And yet all of that crap aside you do not hear Eli complain once to anybody. He checks his ego at the door, all he cares about is winning. He is the definition of humble and is personally one of my favorite Giants of all time.
It's very clear that motivation was the key to this victory. After coming out strong to start the game, the Giants we're hanging around down 16-14 going into the fourth quarter. After that you could see the motivation in their eyes. The big stop by Boley on fourth down at midfield started it. Then came Cruz's grab between two defenders to follow. From that moment on they were not letting down. EVERYBODY WAS JACKED UP. I wanted to send Coughlin on some blitzes. I think he would have got to Vick and pumped his fist no different than Pierre-Paul. The Eagles had nothing. We simply wanted it more and it was because of those nights where we all lay awake at night thinking of that horrible game last December. Revenge sure is sweet man.
So what does this game mean? Well I think we just witnessed this team come together. They are realizing their strengths and weaknesses, and the motivation to beat those Eagle bastards was the fuel to the fire. We are in store for another season of competive Giants football. We are coming together and have seen what we're capable of. We just beat the ever living crap out of Vick in Philadelphia for their teams home opener. And did Desean Jackson even play??? What did he have like 2 catches if that? Awesome, simply awesome.
Arizona next week. Lets keep this winning streak going.
This Blog represents my own personal opinion of everything New York Giants, other opinions are welcome and encouraged to be shared. All blogs are written by aspiring sports analyst and Giants fanatic Anthony Beers.
BELIEVE
Monday, September 26, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Eagles Suck: A Survival Guide for Putting up with the Most Idiotic Fans on the Planet
Due to the fact that it's rivalry week and the Giants have a date of vengeance in Philadelphia tomorrow, I decided to dedicate this blog to the benefit of Giants fans. That's right, a survival guide for putting up with Eagles fans. My gift to you...
1) First things first, you must constantly remind them that they've never won a super bowl. You can do that by perhaps saying Eli Manning has more super bowl rings then any Eagles quarterback ever.
2) Change the words of their stupid fight song to a much better tune, "Die Eagles Die" just flows so much better if I do say so myself.
3) They will bring up last years fluke of a win thanks to the worlds luckiest onside kick. They can do that all they want because you can remind them that it will never get better than that. That was their super bowl. A regular season win, congratulations.
4) If they even mention the name Desean Jackson, remind them that he is the softest football player in the history of the game. He may make plays, he may be fast as hell, and he certainly is talented. But he is disgraceful to the game simply based on his approach to football. I don't even think it's safe to call this guy a football player he's more like a track star. I have never once seen him after a catch try and take someone on and lower his shoulder. Long story short he never actually hits anybody. I respect football players that hit people seeing as...it's freaking football.
5) Eagles fans tend to think of pro bowls as something really important. I guess they have to because that's the only time they get to watch their team in the month of February. If they even bring up pro bowls remind them that nobody cares and they're completely meaningless. Not that they can comprehend that obvious fact unfortunately.
6) "Stop living in the past" is something I can gurantee Eagles fans will say in response to anytime you even mention super bowls. Eagles fans say this as a defense mechanism because they're fully aware they have no past. But since they will never get that through their skull lets talk about the present: We're 1-1 and so are you. We have both beaten the same team. You're fluke of a comeback was last year, that's right last year in the past. All that matters is this game right now if you're an Eagles fan right? So let me remind you that we're going to come out with a vengeance and ruin you're homeopener.
That's right baby the "Dream Team" is in for one GIANT nightmare. Let me tell you man we're coming for Vick, this quote from Pierre-Paul is great, "If you want to stay in the pocket, we got something coming for [you]. So I suggest you run. He’s going to be pretty vulnerable. We got to get after him," Pierre-Paul said. "If it takes all 11 to get to him, we’re going to get to him."
WE'RE GOING TO GET HIM. If Pierre-Paul thinks so you know I kind of believe him. Desean can run up the sidelines all we wants when Vick is on his back. And on the offensive side of the ball we got to pound the rock allllllll day. The Eagles cannot stop the run it's very clear. Just ask Cadillac Williams and Michael Turner. Yeah that's right Cadillac Williams ran on the Eagles no problem, I'm pretty sure that's the same dude we shut down on national television last week but I could be wrong...
Giants football. Pass rush. Defense. Run the football. Set the tone. We may be in Philly but there's no doubt in my mind we're going to be playing some Giants football. Because it's about tradition baby something Eagles fans can't understand because they traditionally choke. Lets go man it's time to show some New York Giants pride.
Eagles suck. Vick will not be able to see straight after this game.
1) First things first, you must constantly remind them that they've never won a super bowl. You can do that by perhaps saying Eli Manning has more super bowl rings then any Eagles quarterback ever.
2) Change the words of their stupid fight song to a much better tune, "Die Eagles Die" just flows so much better if I do say so myself.
3) They will bring up last years fluke of a win thanks to the worlds luckiest onside kick. They can do that all they want because you can remind them that it will never get better than that. That was their super bowl. A regular season win, congratulations.
4) If they even mention the name Desean Jackson, remind them that he is the softest football player in the history of the game. He may make plays, he may be fast as hell, and he certainly is talented. But he is disgraceful to the game simply based on his approach to football. I don't even think it's safe to call this guy a football player he's more like a track star. I have never once seen him after a catch try and take someone on and lower his shoulder. Long story short he never actually hits anybody. I respect football players that hit people seeing as...it's freaking football.
5) Eagles fans tend to think of pro bowls as something really important. I guess they have to because that's the only time they get to watch their team in the month of February. If they even bring up pro bowls remind them that nobody cares and they're completely meaningless. Not that they can comprehend that obvious fact unfortunately.
6) "Stop living in the past" is something I can gurantee Eagles fans will say in response to anytime you even mention super bowls. Eagles fans say this as a defense mechanism because they're fully aware they have no past. But since they will never get that through their skull lets talk about the present: We're 1-1 and so are you. We have both beaten the same team. You're fluke of a comeback was last year, that's right last year in the past. All that matters is this game right now if you're an Eagles fan right? So let me remind you that we're going to come out with a vengeance and ruin you're homeopener.
That's right baby the "Dream Team" is in for one GIANT nightmare. Let me tell you man we're coming for Vick, this quote from Pierre-Paul is great, "If you want to stay in the pocket, we got something coming for [you]. So I suggest you run. He’s going to be pretty vulnerable. We got to get after him," Pierre-Paul said. "If it takes all 11 to get to him, we’re going to get to him."
WE'RE GOING TO GET HIM. If Pierre-Paul thinks so you know I kind of believe him. Desean can run up the sidelines all we wants when Vick is on his back. And on the offensive side of the ball we got to pound the rock allllllll day. The Eagles cannot stop the run it's very clear. Just ask Cadillac Williams and Michael Turner. Yeah that's right Cadillac Williams ran on the Eagles no problem, I'm pretty sure that's the same dude we shut down on national television last week but I could be wrong...
Giants football. Pass rush. Defense. Run the football. Set the tone. We may be in Philly but there's no doubt in my mind we're going to be playing some Giants football. Because it's about tradition baby something Eagles fans can't understand because they traditionally choke. Lets go man it's time to show some New York Giants pride.
Eagles suck. Vick will not be able to see straight after this game.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
On the Board
We won! How sweet it is to be back in the win column. Lets take a look at the good and the bad of our victory against the St. Louis Rams:
The Good:
-We ran the ball well. Bradshaw and Jacobs had a combined 109 yards on the ground. Over 100 yards is good stuff.
-The defense was awesome, especially in the red zone which is even more awesome. Bradford accumulated over 300 yards but only threw one touchdown when the game was pretty much over.
-Cadillac Williams who looked pretty darn good against the Eagles in week one didn't do much at all against us. I think it's clear we're better at stopping the run.
-Eli got the job done. Didn't put up amazing stats but he won the game. It's what he does. He's a winner.
-Tuck is back and looks filthy.
-Hakeem Nicks actually caught that ball that was ruled pass interference on the defense. Sick.
The Bad:
-The offense looked a little flat at points. There were too many 3 and outs. 2 Minute drill at the end of the half looked awesome but the Giants need to develop consistency in the passing game.
-Mario Manningham suffered a concussion and Domenik Hixon got up with some pain in his calf after his circus catch. Both are questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, but it seems like neither of the injuries aren't too serious.
-Deon Grant faked an injury to stop the Rams offense that was moving quickly before the Giants could make their substitutions. I know it worked but as far as I'm concerned that's bush league. This is football man.
At the end of the day there really isn't much to say except we won the damn game. It's a nice thing winning. In fact, the Giants have had the best winning percentage in the NFC since 2005. That's a nice juicy stat there. 2005 was Coughlin's second year as head coach and Eli's first full year as a starting quarterback since being drafted in 2004. The reason I'm pointing these stats out is because I've heard far too much criticism about Eli and Coughlin over the years. The Eli and Coughlin era has been a very successful one, and if I here another idiot talking about how we should fire Coughlin or get rid of Eli after playing two games I think I'll go insane.
What I'm saying is, you can't possibly talk about Tom Coughlin's job so early in the season. Sure, he's been here a while, and we haven't made the playoffs the past two years when we probably should have, but live in the now. We're 1-1, and we got the Eagirls next week.
And I think the Giants will be on their game for this upcoming showdown, and I know I'll certainly be on mine as far as blogging is concerned...
Go Gmen! More to come on the Eagles game later in the week.
The Good:
-We ran the ball well. Bradshaw and Jacobs had a combined 109 yards on the ground. Over 100 yards is good stuff.
-The defense was awesome, especially in the red zone which is even more awesome. Bradford accumulated over 300 yards but only threw one touchdown when the game was pretty much over.
-Cadillac Williams who looked pretty darn good against the Eagles in week one didn't do much at all against us. I think it's clear we're better at stopping the run.
-Eli got the job done. Didn't put up amazing stats but he won the game. It's what he does. He's a winner.
-Tuck is back and looks filthy.
-Hakeem Nicks actually caught that ball that was ruled pass interference on the defense. Sick.
The Bad:
-The offense looked a little flat at points. There were too many 3 and outs. 2 Minute drill at the end of the half looked awesome but the Giants need to develop consistency in the passing game.
-Mario Manningham suffered a concussion and Domenik Hixon got up with some pain in his calf after his circus catch. Both are questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, but it seems like neither of the injuries aren't too serious.
-Deon Grant faked an injury to stop the Rams offense that was moving quickly before the Giants could make their substitutions. I know it worked but as far as I'm concerned that's bush league. This is football man.
At the end of the day there really isn't much to say except we won the damn game. It's a nice thing winning. In fact, the Giants have had the best winning percentage in the NFC since 2005. That's a nice juicy stat there. 2005 was Coughlin's second year as head coach and Eli's first full year as a starting quarterback since being drafted in 2004. The reason I'm pointing these stats out is because I've heard far too much criticism about Eli and Coughlin over the years. The Eli and Coughlin era has been a very successful one, and if I here another idiot talking about how we should fire Coughlin or get rid of Eli after playing two games I think I'll go insane.
What I'm saying is, you can't possibly talk about Tom Coughlin's job so early in the season. Sure, he's been here a while, and we haven't made the playoffs the past two years when we probably should have, but live in the now. We're 1-1, and we got the Eagirls next week.
And I think the Giants will be on their game for this upcoming showdown, and I know I'll certainly be on mine as far as blogging is concerned...
Go Gmen! More to come on the Eagles game later in the week.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Lets Slaughter these Damn Rams
As I sit here in my chair on this NFL Sunday, I can't help but feel like I have been ripped off...
That's right we have to wait another loooooong day until we watch our beloved Gmen. But Giants fans, trust me our patience this weekend will pay off. I have a very good feeling going into this Monday night showdown against the Rams. Motivation seemed like a key factor in our loss to the Redskins a week ago, and I feel it wont be an issue for our first home game.
Justin Tuck looks like he should play, and so should Hakeem Nicks. They are both listed as questionable but I would be surprised if either one of them didn't suit up. Tuck being back would be a huge upgrade for the Dline since he can draw double teams, and that would allow Jason Pierre-Paul to only improve from his solid performance in week one.
Don't forget the Rams are a little banged up as well. Running back Steven Jackson is making an effort to see the field and he is also questionable. Wide Receiver Danny Amendola will not play tomorrow night, and even quarterback Sam Bradford is a little shaken up as well. He has a sprained ring finger on his throwing hand but I don't think that will bother him too much, I mean he's no Tony Romo.
I don't see our defense having any trouble against the Rams offense. With Amendola out our secondary should be able to handle their receivers no problem. The Rams did run the ball effectively against the Eagles last week, even after Jackson was hurt. But without an effective balance to their offense in the passing game it's nothing I see Perry Fewell and the Giants defense having any problem being prepared for.
If there's any concern going into the game it's how the Giants offense will play. We know Spagnuolo likes to blitz so it would be nice for us to get the run game going and be able to run some play action. This will make Spags more hesitant to blitz and allow Eli to have time late in the game. Pound the rock dude. We didn't have enough rushing yards last week against the Redskins and frankly it's because we didn't have enough rushing attempts.
Run the ball early and often. Allow yourself to be in control for the second half and be one step ahead of the defense.
Frankly I can talk until I'm blue in the face about how we are struggling to move the chains, how we looked a little sloppy against a Redskins team, and how people even doubt that we have what it takes this year. But if there is one thing I know about football it's that it is a game of emotion and motivation. There's no doubt in my mind the Giants will come our with "fire and desire." (Clyde reference).
That's right baby, the smoke will rise and our hero's will leave the tunnel on national television and take our home field, known as GIANTS STADIUM, and slaughter these damn Rams. Yeah, I said Giants stadium. Take a hike Snoopy because you're MetLife sponsor isn't welcome by us Giants fans. It was Giants stadium in 1976 when Wellington Mara purchased it and as far as I'm concerned any stadium in the Meadowlands will be known as such.
Long story short: Home field advantage. It goes a long way and the Rams don't know what's coming...
That's right we have to wait another loooooong day until we watch our beloved Gmen. But Giants fans, trust me our patience this weekend will pay off. I have a very good feeling going into this Monday night showdown against the Rams. Motivation seemed like a key factor in our loss to the Redskins a week ago, and I feel it wont be an issue for our first home game.
Justin Tuck looks like he should play, and so should Hakeem Nicks. They are both listed as questionable but I would be surprised if either one of them didn't suit up. Tuck being back would be a huge upgrade for the Dline since he can draw double teams, and that would allow Jason Pierre-Paul to only improve from his solid performance in week one.
Don't forget the Rams are a little banged up as well. Running back Steven Jackson is making an effort to see the field and he is also questionable. Wide Receiver Danny Amendola will not play tomorrow night, and even quarterback Sam Bradford is a little shaken up as well. He has a sprained ring finger on his throwing hand but I don't think that will bother him too much, I mean he's no Tony Romo.
I don't see our defense having any trouble against the Rams offense. With Amendola out our secondary should be able to handle their receivers no problem. The Rams did run the ball effectively against the Eagles last week, even after Jackson was hurt. But without an effective balance to their offense in the passing game it's nothing I see Perry Fewell and the Giants defense having any problem being prepared for.
If there's any concern going into the game it's how the Giants offense will play. We know Spagnuolo likes to blitz so it would be nice for us to get the run game going and be able to run some play action. This will make Spags more hesitant to blitz and allow Eli to have time late in the game. Pound the rock dude. We didn't have enough rushing yards last week against the Redskins and frankly it's because we didn't have enough rushing attempts.
Run the ball early and often. Allow yourself to be in control for the second half and be one step ahead of the defense.
Frankly I can talk until I'm blue in the face about how we are struggling to move the chains, how we looked a little sloppy against a Redskins team, and how people even doubt that we have what it takes this year. But if there is one thing I know about football it's that it is a game of emotion and motivation. There's no doubt in my mind the Giants will come our with "fire and desire." (Clyde reference).
That's right baby, the smoke will rise and our hero's will leave the tunnel on national television and take our home field, known as GIANTS STADIUM, and slaughter these damn Rams. Yeah, I said Giants stadium. Take a hike Snoopy because you're MetLife sponsor isn't welcome by us Giants fans. It was Giants stadium in 1976 when Wellington Mara purchased it and as far as I'm concerned any stadium in the Meadowlands will be known as such.
Long story short: Home field advantage. It goes a long way and the Rams don't know what's coming...
Monday, September 12, 2011
3rd and Short...Shit
Yes that wasn't a nightmare the Giants actually lost to the Washington Redskins. But as painful as it is I think it's important to address why we lost:
1) Failure to move the chains on 3rd and 4th down. Especially on 3rd and short. I can not tell you how much it infuriates me, and probably all Giants fans for that matter, to see Bradshaw or Jacobs being stuffed well short of the 1st down or worse, endzone. The worst of it is this isn't a recent thing. This has been a serious trend throughout Gilbrides tenure as offensive coordinator. It's as if he gets so fixed upon the fact that we only need one yard he forgets the fact that they're giving you THE ENTIRE FIELD. I swear I think I saw Laron Landry in a three point stance ready to stop the run at one point. Why can't we throw the football? Is that such a crime if the defense is putting ten men in the box? And when I say throw the football, I don't mean make it obvious and line up in the shotgun with 4 or 5 wide. I mean why not take a two step drop out of the power I and throw the damn ball. Long story short do something ballsy because running the ball right at the really fat guy and his fat friends isn't working. Plays like that killed two potential scoring drives yesterday.
2) Pass Protection. Eli got hit a lot. I'm not convinced it's because our Oline isn't good enough just yet. It may have been miscommunication due to lack of experience. But it's the regular season so there's no excuses now. The two times Eli had protection in the pocket he hit two bombs, one early to Nicks and one later to Ballard. If our Oline turns out to not be so great at pass protection Eli will have to learn to throw into the blitzes and take some shots, but for now we have to get our franchise QB some time in the pocket.
3) Did Not Capitalize on JPP's Big Play. Down 21-14 towards the end of the third quarter Jason Pierre-Paul sacked Rex Grossman and forced a fumble which was recovered by Michael Boley around the Redskins 30 yard line. That was a huge play. But after being stopped on 3rd and short (see complaint number one), Tynes kicked a line drive directly at the defensive lineman on the field goal attempt. You have to get points out of a play like that late in the game and they didn't.
Those to me are the 3 biggest reasons why we lost. Yeah Eli's pick six on that quick pass intended for Nicks was bad too. Kerrigan made a good play, but hey that was easy after Kareem Mckenzie was lying flat on his flace after missing his cut block. But to me the game wasn't lost at that point.
The Giants defense did solid. I think the truth of the matter is Justin Tuck makes an incredible difference. Tollefson is not bad but he doesn't draw double teams and Tuck does. Tuck simply being there makes everyone else on the Dline have an easier time at getting to the quarterback. Hopefully the captain and our fearless leader will be back on the field Monday night for the home opener.
But hey wait a minute, maybe the Redskins are good. Maybe Rex Grossman will revitalize his career in Washington as their starting quarterback. After all the guy has been to the Super Bowl. Is that a ridiculous thing to say? The truth is you don't know yet. You can't determine who is good and who isn't after one game. Yes, that's right, I'm talking to you Giants fans who think the seasons over and we suck. That's plain stupid man. 0-1 is far from the end of the world, and I'll think we'll come out strong against the Rams at home on Monday night.
More to come on the Rams later, but for now in honor I'm going to quickly address things worth noting after our first week of NFL action:
-Ted Ginn is a boss.
-Cam Newton had more passing yards in his first game ever then Tom Brady has had in any game ever and the Panthers still lost.
-The Colts are really going to stink I think it's safe to say that's obvious.
-Jets made some 4th quarter plays but Tony Romo is a choke artist and has yet to prove me otherwise. -The Bills smoked the Chiefs. Wow.
-The Ravens smoked the Steelers. Double wow.
Giants fans let me just leave you with this reminder: We're in the NFC East, possibly the most unpredicatable division in football. This is the division where the Eagles clinched a wildcard birth in 2008 with a 9-6-1 record and made it to the NFC Championship game. This is the division where the Cowboys absolutely sucked last year when they were picked to make a super bowl run. This is the division (this one's my favorite), where a certain team started off 0-2 and gave up 80 points in those two games, only to gather as one and shock the world on the most magical Super Bowl run of all time hands down. Am I saying we're reliving 2007-08 again? Absolutely not...
But I am saying anything's possible and we lost one damn game so take it easy.
1) Failure to move the chains on 3rd and 4th down. Especially on 3rd and short. I can not tell you how much it infuriates me, and probably all Giants fans for that matter, to see Bradshaw or Jacobs being stuffed well short of the 1st down or worse, endzone. The worst of it is this isn't a recent thing. This has been a serious trend throughout Gilbrides tenure as offensive coordinator. It's as if he gets so fixed upon the fact that we only need one yard he forgets the fact that they're giving you THE ENTIRE FIELD. I swear I think I saw Laron Landry in a three point stance ready to stop the run at one point. Why can't we throw the football? Is that such a crime if the defense is putting ten men in the box? And when I say throw the football, I don't mean make it obvious and line up in the shotgun with 4 or 5 wide. I mean why not take a two step drop out of the power I and throw the damn ball. Long story short do something ballsy because running the ball right at the really fat guy and his fat friends isn't working. Plays like that killed two potential scoring drives yesterday.
2) Pass Protection. Eli got hit a lot. I'm not convinced it's because our Oline isn't good enough just yet. It may have been miscommunication due to lack of experience. But it's the regular season so there's no excuses now. The two times Eli had protection in the pocket he hit two bombs, one early to Nicks and one later to Ballard. If our Oline turns out to not be so great at pass protection Eli will have to learn to throw into the blitzes and take some shots, but for now we have to get our franchise QB some time in the pocket.
3) Did Not Capitalize on JPP's Big Play. Down 21-14 towards the end of the third quarter Jason Pierre-Paul sacked Rex Grossman and forced a fumble which was recovered by Michael Boley around the Redskins 30 yard line. That was a huge play. But after being stopped on 3rd and short (see complaint number one), Tynes kicked a line drive directly at the defensive lineman on the field goal attempt. You have to get points out of a play like that late in the game and they didn't.
Those to me are the 3 biggest reasons why we lost. Yeah Eli's pick six on that quick pass intended for Nicks was bad too. Kerrigan made a good play, but hey that was easy after Kareem Mckenzie was lying flat on his flace after missing his cut block. But to me the game wasn't lost at that point.
The Giants defense did solid. I think the truth of the matter is Justin Tuck makes an incredible difference. Tollefson is not bad but he doesn't draw double teams and Tuck does. Tuck simply being there makes everyone else on the Dline have an easier time at getting to the quarterback. Hopefully the captain and our fearless leader will be back on the field Monday night for the home opener.
But hey wait a minute, maybe the Redskins are good. Maybe Rex Grossman will revitalize his career in Washington as their starting quarterback. After all the guy has been to the Super Bowl. Is that a ridiculous thing to say? The truth is you don't know yet. You can't determine who is good and who isn't after one game. Yes, that's right, I'm talking to you Giants fans who think the seasons over and we suck. That's plain stupid man. 0-1 is far from the end of the world, and I'll think we'll come out strong against the Rams at home on Monday night.
More to come on the Rams later, but for now in honor I'm going to quickly address things worth noting after our first week of NFL action:
-Ted Ginn is a boss.
-Cam Newton had more passing yards in his first game ever then Tom Brady has had in any game ever and the Panthers still lost.
-The Colts are really going to stink I think it's safe to say that's obvious.
-Jets made some 4th quarter plays but Tony Romo is a choke artist and has yet to prove me otherwise. -The Bills smoked the Chiefs. Wow.
-The Ravens smoked the Steelers. Double wow.
Giants fans let me just leave you with this reminder: We're in the NFC East, possibly the most unpredicatable division in football. This is the division where the Eagles clinched a wildcard birth in 2008 with a 9-6-1 record and made it to the NFC Championship game. This is the division where the Cowboys absolutely sucked last year when they were picked to make a super bowl run. This is the division (this one's my favorite), where a certain team started off 0-2 and gave up 80 points in those two games, only to gather as one and shock the world on the most magical Super Bowl run of all time hands down. Am I saying we're reliving 2007-08 again? Absolutely not...
But I am saying anything's possible and we lost one damn game so take it easy.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
The Eve of Battle
It's Christmas Eve right now as far as I'm concerned...
That's right baby NFL Sunday starts tomorrow, and the Gmen will start their season against their division rival the Washington Redskins on 9/11. There's no question emotions will be running high for both teams, for the countless lives lost ten years ago from both cities.
I would be lying if Giants fans didn't have a few reasons to worry going into this 2011 season. Terrel Thomas, Osi Umenyiora, Prince Amukumara, Jonathan Goff, and Clint Sintim are all currently injured and unable to perform. Osi and Prince will return to the club in good time, but the others are gone for the season.
And now, say it aint so, Justin Tuck isn't sure if he'll be able to play on Sunday due to severe stiffness in his neck. As insurance the Giants recently signed defensive end Justin Trattou off of the practice squad after putting Jonathan Goff on the injured reserve. Greg Jones the two time all American out of Michigan State that the Giants drafted will be starting at middle linebacker on Sunday. Lets face it, that's a little sketchy but this is the opportunity of a lifetime for the kid, and I have confidence in him.
But lets look at the facts. The Giants have beaten the Redskins six straight times. The Giants have also won the first game of their season for the past three years. Lets break it down with the good and the bad...
The Good: Corey Webster without a doubt completely owns Santana Moss. Look for that trend to continue.
-Jacobs and Bradshaw usually pound the rock no problem against this team. Look for the Giants to continue their formula of establishing the run on offense and stopping it on defense.
-Hakeem Nicks is dirty. I expect him and Eli to be doing their thing. Back shoulder fades all day, I have yet to see a team that can defend it.
-Giants passing game may have looked mediocre in pre-season, but supposedly Gilbride has been keeping plays under the radar. Hopefully that's true, I personally have never been a huge fan of Gilbrides offense but Eli's not worried about the passing game, (despite losing Boss and he who must not be named to free agency), so neither am I.
-Mathias Kiwanuka. No one is talking about the fact that he's back in action, and I am excited to see this guy play.
The Bad: Tim Hightower has looked good in pre-season. Knowing Shanahan he will really want to get his teams running game going especially after last year. I expect Hightower to be getting the rock early.
-Expect little dinky passes aimed to exploit the linebackers. Especially if Greg Jones is paired up man to man with a running back like Hightower or Torrain. I think Fewell will be able to overcome our weakness at linebacker, since he pretty much did last year.
-Tuck might not play! I'm hoping the captain will be able to make it on the field because that would certainly fire up the troops, but if he can't expect runs to Tucks would-be side right away.
-Laron Landry. The dudes a beast. But I think Hakeem can show him up, especially if we get that running game going early.
I'd like to end this blog with a message to Giants fans who are doubtful and pessimistic going into this season: Believe. A couple months ago we weren't even sure there would be football. Yet here we are. There may be injuries to certain individuals but this is a TEAM game. If the Giants show they can overcome these injuries it shows a great deal of confidence in the depth of the team. Since Couglins been here they've had plenty of injuries EVERY YEAR, and I would much rather have them earlier than later.
Long story short, be happy. Cause footballs back baby. Lets go GGGGGGGGMMMENNNNNNNNN (Chris Berman style).
That's right baby NFL Sunday starts tomorrow, and the Gmen will start their season against their division rival the Washington Redskins on 9/11. There's no question emotions will be running high for both teams, for the countless lives lost ten years ago from both cities.
I would be lying if Giants fans didn't have a few reasons to worry going into this 2011 season. Terrel Thomas, Osi Umenyiora, Prince Amukumara, Jonathan Goff, and Clint Sintim are all currently injured and unable to perform. Osi and Prince will return to the club in good time, but the others are gone for the season.
And now, say it aint so, Justin Tuck isn't sure if he'll be able to play on Sunday due to severe stiffness in his neck. As insurance the Giants recently signed defensive end Justin Trattou off of the practice squad after putting Jonathan Goff on the injured reserve. Greg Jones the two time all American out of Michigan State that the Giants drafted will be starting at middle linebacker on Sunday. Lets face it, that's a little sketchy but this is the opportunity of a lifetime for the kid, and I have confidence in him.
But lets look at the facts. The Giants have beaten the Redskins six straight times. The Giants have also won the first game of their season for the past three years. Lets break it down with the good and the bad...
The Good: Corey Webster without a doubt completely owns Santana Moss. Look for that trend to continue.
-Jacobs and Bradshaw usually pound the rock no problem against this team. Look for the Giants to continue their formula of establishing the run on offense and stopping it on defense.
-Hakeem Nicks is dirty. I expect him and Eli to be doing their thing. Back shoulder fades all day, I have yet to see a team that can defend it.
-Giants passing game may have looked mediocre in pre-season, but supposedly Gilbride has been keeping plays under the radar. Hopefully that's true, I personally have never been a huge fan of Gilbrides offense but Eli's not worried about the passing game, (despite losing Boss and he who must not be named to free agency), so neither am I.
-Mathias Kiwanuka. No one is talking about the fact that he's back in action, and I am excited to see this guy play.
The Bad: Tim Hightower has looked good in pre-season. Knowing Shanahan he will really want to get his teams running game going especially after last year. I expect Hightower to be getting the rock early.
-Expect little dinky passes aimed to exploit the linebackers. Especially if Greg Jones is paired up man to man with a running back like Hightower or Torrain. I think Fewell will be able to overcome our weakness at linebacker, since he pretty much did last year.
-Tuck might not play! I'm hoping the captain will be able to make it on the field because that would certainly fire up the troops, but if he can't expect runs to Tucks would-be side right away.
-Laron Landry. The dudes a beast. But I think Hakeem can show him up, especially if we get that running game going early.
I'd like to end this blog with a message to Giants fans who are doubtful and pessimistic going into this season: Believe. A couple months ago we weren't even sure there would be football. Yet here we are. There may be injuries to certain individuals but this is a TEAM game. If the Giants show they can overcome these injuries it shows a great deal of confidence in the depth of the team. Since Couglins been here they've had plenty of injuries EVERY YEAR, and I would much rather have them earlier than later.
Long story short, be happy. Cause footballs back baby. Lets go GGGGGGGGMMMENNNNNNNNN (Chris Berman style).
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
First Blog Post
Before I start posting blogs about the New York Giants I think I need to say a few things on the behalf of why I am doing this.
For starters I am a huge Giants fan. But more importantly I am a student at SUNY Oneonta and I am currently listed as an English major. This is my second year of college and I think it's time to start truley thinking about what I am going to do in life. Being a fan of the New York Giants I can safely say is a passion of mine. This blog will not only be for Giants fans to read about the team, but it will hopefully provide me some sort of direction in my life as far as knowing what is or isn't for me.
I'd like to thank my good friend Layne for giving me the idea to do this.
Until then, Go Giants!!!
For starters I am a huge Giants fan. But more importantly I am a student at SUNY Oneonta and I am currently listed as an English major. This is my second year of college and I think it's time to start truley thinking about what I am going to do in life. Being a fan of the New York Giants I can safely say is a passion of mine. This blog will not only be for Giants fans to read about the team, but it will hopefully provide me some sort of direction in my life as far as knowing what is or isn't for me.
I'd like to thank my good friend Layne for giving me the idea to do this.
Until then, Go Giants!!!
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