Giants were smarter today

The first good thing was not to throw to Nicks who has been a shell of himself the past two weeks.`The Giants slowed themselves more than the opposing defense. Second, they used Wilson more and this made Bradshaw more effective. The kid makes plays that Bradshaw would not have made and vice versa. Mixing them up gives the defense pause. Getting Randall more plays was another good move. It opened things for Cruz. So we have to say the coaches messed up more than the players. And what is the story with Barden? It is a game of inches. The defense did play better. But the offense made it easier for them.

Receivers and little use of Wilson are the problems.

Receivers have to step up and catch the ball when it is thrown. The Giant receivers have become too finesse and forgot how to live in the trenches. Cruz made a great catch and took his lumps. Reed made a dirty hit and will be fined for it. If you watch the New Orleans receivers and also Seattle, you see receivers finding a way to catch the ball even if there are two or three defenders. The other problem was lack of use of Wilson. How do you only give him three touches??? Yes the run defense is bad and the Giants miss Philips and Snee. But this team has gotten too dainty.

Nicks was the Turning Point

If you cannot catch it you should not let the defender catch it. That was the basic point Nix made. He was frozen rather than being active to knock down the football before it came or to knock it out of the defender's hands. Good and smart receivers know this. They have to step it up a notch. Couglin also made the same mistake the Falcons did last year when they went for it on fourth and one. The Falcons did play well. But Coughlin could have prevented his team from falling apart. Shop Amazon - FREE One-Day Shipping on Select Products

The Same Eli (with pass protection) and shame on Phil Simms

The Giants protected Eli and he showed what he can do. The quarterback Simms places above Eli did not do well without pass protection. So shame on you Phil. Eli is elite. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/phil-simms-eli-manning-isn-t-elite-doesn-001700493--nfl.html On the whole the Giants looked terrific. Webster got me worried with his allowing a long touchdown again but he quickly retained his stature with some great plays. Nicks still gives a great effort despite being hurt. Cruz is still great tho he has to make sure he has the ball before he runs. Randall is an emerging star and Wilson will show what he can do next week. Offensive line was back in form and the d was fabulous. I think the storm has a lot to do with the Giants being distracted, besides Cincy being better than most realize. Pierre was great as usual with Osi making that great play. The Giants are back. Watch out. Say you're sorry Phil!!!

Protect Manning and Start Wilson

Already the pundits are saying what's wrong with Manning. No touchdown passes in so many games. Well duh. How many quarterbacks can pass without protection. Look at Michael Vick after he lost his all pro lineman? Neither did the great Y.A. Tittle do well when the Eagles sent the whole team on blitzes. Likewise with Payton when the Steelers and Chargers blitzed him a few years ago. Sure some of the receivers are missing routes or not adjusting. But without protection or a good running game, passing will be tough. At any rate time to start Wilson.

Steeler secondary seemed to figure out Giants passing game.

Steeler secondary seemed to figure out Giants playbook. Interesting that the coaches did not figure it out. The Steelers were aggressive and, contrary to some press accounts, got away with a lot of fouls. One can blame this on Sandy, but the last three weeks have shown the passing game to be weak. Part of that has to do with the lack of a running game. Bradshaw may be an adequate back. But he seems to have lost a step. Wilson deserves more staps, along with Brown. Gotta get the running game going. Special teams was a disaster for the Giants. Credit the defense for bailing them out. The defense got tired at the end with the offense giving them no rest with the numerous three and outs. They need to put in a good work week and learn from this.

Giants must put teams Away

Giants seem to do better when coming from behind. When they are leading the coaches become cautious and do not play right. They have not learned to put teams away. That is one of the reasons for Eli's fourth quarter comebacks and sensational two minute drills. That is the only time they release him and let him be himself. Corner back Brown is great on interceptions. Not that great on coverage. Giants should play Wilson and Brown more. Bradshaw needs more humility. He is good but limited. Refs killed the Giants yesterday. Gave Dallas all the calls. Again. Critics say that Eli gets the team in trouble then has to bail them out. Not so. The cautious play calling makes his numbers look bad early. Notice that when Dallas took the lead 24-23 the Giants offense took on a completely different look. They have to stop sitting on leads. And one of the reasons the Giants play down to their opponents is that the coaches don't coach as well in those scenarios. Hopefully, the Giants will learn better. Their coaching is still way better than Dallas whose coaches cannot put a game plan together. Dallas has a tremendous amount of talent which good coaching would improve their won-loss record.

Cruz and Is Eli the best?

The winning touchdown was not that easy. Cruz and Manning read the corners who were leaning short, so they let it fly. Three guys running after Victor. All those short passes before this set up this long completion. Strange, that with all this fourth quarter come from behind wins, instead of praising Eli, some say it is the early mistakes by him which set this up. Not true. Rather it is usually in the fourth quarter that the coaches let Eli be himself where he can dominate. Rodney Harrison, from Sunday Night Football, admitted what many are slow to recognize, that Eli is the best. And the best is still to come. Giants do have to run some more. Considering how good R III is, the Giant defense did a good job. Nice win.

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The Coach Reigned him in

Looks like Vick got some discipline on Sunday night as he did not try to force passes and threw the ball away rather than attempt impossible plays. The Giants paid for their aggressiveness as the McKoy changed course effectively and piled up obscene yards. The Manning interception was a costly one as it was in the end zone when at least three points was almost certain. Barden continues a solid receiver and will only get better. Bennett could not get unraveled for unknown reasons. Amazing how both offenses changed dramatically in the second half. From constant punts to moving the ball at will. Apparently they saw what the defense was doing at half time and made the adjustments. All in all it was a great game. Not the blow out I expected. The Eagles just seem to find ways to beat the Giants. Wilson was a big plus for the Giants. He showed his explosiveness and lightning acceleration. Time to play him more at halfback. The Giants do not seem to do well when they start well. They do not fare well when they peak early. So we have it just where we want it.

Giants should win big

If the Eagles continue to have as many turnovers I doubt they will have a chance against the Giants. The Giant defense is so fast and polished now that with the Eagles playing this way they might set a record for turnovers. With the Giant running game improving and with the superior receivers coupled with a tight end who has some speed the Giants just have to stay healthy. Look for the Giants to win big.

The difference in the game was that Cruz dropped three crucial passes. Otherwise

the crucial element might be that Dallas significantly improve its secondary. Romo  always 

does well against the Giants. Manning just does better. The Giants have no luck in securing a 

healthy secondary. Why they don't involve Barden more in the game is baffling. 

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Giants win again with Hall of Fame Eli

How about them Giants!!! Eli as in elite. Great game. Brady is a great quarterback. Too much was made of Welker's drop. If you look at the replay it was not an easy catch. He was wide open but he had

to reach for the ball. The pass to Manningham is one for the ages. Manningham has great talent but messes up his patterns as he did in another play. Iwas surprised by how well the Patriots played defense although I thought the Giants let them off the hook in the first half. I know all of you do not want to miss the parade in New York. Ho ho ho.

Finally Eli gets credit

The media cannot stop themselves from praising Eli acknowledging that he is in the top five of quarterbacks. They now know what we knew all along. This is the first year that Eli has had great receivers; especially in yards after the catch. Eli has arrived. The Giants should handle the Patriots on Sunday. It will not be as close as the 49er game. Eli will only get better as his team gets better around him. 

Giants are too good to be true.

The defensive is the missing piece that came together the last few weeks. Certainly, Cruz and Nicks show how explosive the offense has become. But the defense is the most dramatic change. The offense carried up to the Dallas game. St. Fran has to worry about our defense.

Yes. This team is dangerous.

Giants are in such good shape. Playing their best football which appears like the best in the league. Stopping Rogers speaks for itself. And Eli and his receivers are showing that no one can stop them. Will be fun on Sunday. Just amazing. The referees seemed to want to take the game away from the Giants with two bad calls. But they were just too good. What kind of game will it be in San Fran. Giants are physical too and their receivers seem faster than the NO receivers. Can San Fran handle Nicks, Cruz and Manningham? Don't think so. Should be fun. Another great game. 

Manning has receivers now.

Good receivers help a quarter back while great receivers can make one look like a hall of fame quarterback, Up to this year Manning has never had a bunch of good receivers. With the sensational Cruz and the excellent Nicks, coupled with tight end Ballard and the more powerful than you think receiving full back, Eli can now show what he has. Remember he is doing this without a decent running game. The Giants runners have to step up. An important part of a championship team is the ability to move the changes and to have receivers who catch a five or ten yard pass and run it fifty or more yards. Run after the catch. With the defense reemerging, this giant team can beat anyone. Watch out for the GMen.

Vera Cruz

Finally Eli has weapons. Look out. Nice full back to help move the chains. Cruz, Nicks and the reemerged defense.