Monday, November 5, 2012

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.

Monday, October 29, 2012

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.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

RAmses Barden


The best kept secret. Broke all of Rice,s records in college.

Monday, October 1, 2012

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.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

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.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

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.