Pre-Game Recon: Five Questions With Big Blue View
by Tim on Oct 8, 2010 5:00 AM CDT
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PrintWith the Giants coming to town this weekend, we went to Big Blue View in search of knowledge about Eli & Co. Ed Valentine was kind enough to answer five of my ridiculous questions. My answers to Ed's questions can be found here. His answers, and the insipid queries that prompted them, lay beyond the jump.
1. How has the change of defensive philosophy under Perry Fewell worked out thus far? What should we be looking for out of the 2010 Giants defense that we wouldn't have seen in '09?
BBV: Well, Bill Sheridan was a complete disaster as defensive coordinator. I think I would have been an improvement. In all seriousness, though, I think Sunday night showed that the Giants are back on track defensively. Will we see that kind of performance every week? No way. Despite being 2-2, the Giants have played well defensively in three of four games (Indy being the exception). Turnovers and special teams have killed them, not defense. Fewell is energetic and creative, and after last year's meltdown, the players are buying what he is selling. Giants fans just hope they continue to get better.
2. How do you feel about Eli Manning? He is a Super Bowl winning QB, but I think it's fair to say that he is not widely considered to be in the upper echelon of NFL QBs. In 2010, is Eli Manning all that he's ever going to be? If so, is that good enough for Giants fans?
BBV: "All he's ever going to be?" I would say that "all he's ever going to be" is already quite a lot. If you don't consider him to be an upper echelon quarterback, I'm not sure what you are asking the guy to do. He is a Super Bowl MVP. He had the best season of his career individually in 2009. The guy has thrown the ball fantastically so far this season. He has six interceptions, but five of those are balls that deflected off receiver's hands and should have been caught. Despite those drops he is completing a career-best 64.4% of his passes. The guy isn't flashy, he isn't sexy, he doesn't have the larger than life persona. It doesn't always look pretty with Eli, and the guy will throw some ugly ducks once in a while. He will never be Peyton. That said, I'll give you Peyton, Manning and Brees. After that, I would argue he is in that second tier of QBs after those guys. It's plenty good enough for me, and I hope he's taking snaps for the Giants for another 10 years.
3. Imagine that you've just been hired by the Texans. Gary Kubiak asks you to tell him the three (3) areas/players/things he should focus Houston's attack on in Sunday's game. Assume with me that you're not a double-agent and actually intend to do right by your new employer. How do you answer Kubes' question?
BBV: Well, first of all the Texans would have to pay a high price to get me to turn over info on the Giants. I can, however, be bought! So, here's the scoop:
1. I would come at the Giants with pressure, and with a lot of different looks along the front seven. Pro Bowl center Shaun O'Hara is out, and his backup, Adam Koets, did not practice Wednesday. If Koets can't play the Giants could have three players on the line at unfamiliar positions Sunday -- Rich Seubert at center, David Diehl at left guard and Shawn Andrews at left tackle.
2. Put the heat on rookie punter Matt Dodge. He has been wildly inconsistent thru four games. He has had a punt blocked (not his fault), and Sunday he dropped a snap from center. The Giants special teams are far from special, and heat on Dodge might get you a big play.
3. Attack Ahmad Bradshaw. As good as he is, he has been loose with the football and has lost three fumbles already. Hack at it enough, you will pop it loose.
4. Brandon Jacobs had his best game of the young season last week, though it seems clear that Ahmad Bradshaw is still RB1, health permitting. What sort of split workload, if any, should Texans fans expect to see in the Giants backfield on Sunday?
BBV: Split? You will most likely see a lot of Bradshaw and a little bit of Jacobs. It's clear that AB (75 carries, 382 yards) is a better back than Jacobs (26 carries, 131 yards) at this point. Bradshaw can make people miss at the line of scrimmage and get yards on his own, which Jacobs can't do. The offensive line has not been as dominant as it was a couple of seasons ago, and that makes Bradshaw the better runner. He doesn't need as much help.
5. Put your name on it: The final score of Sunday's game will be Giants ____, Texans ____. Come the end of the regular season, the Giants' record will be ___-___, and they will appear in ___ playoff games.
BBV: I hate making predictions. But, I'll say Giants 21, Texans 17 on Sunday. As for the season, this game will tell me a lot. Right now I will say 9-7 and one playoff game. I would not be surprised by 10-6, though. Shoot, I wouldn't even be stunned by 7-9.
Sincere gratitude to Ed for putting up with me.
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Nice Interview
Only question I was really surprised by was the Eli question. I thought Eli did pretty awesome last season considering his defense and running game were non-existent. He ain’t Peyton; but a lot of people aren’t.
That said I think this game goes to us because Cushing + Mario will cause pi number of fumbles by Bradshaw and make Eli weep in his shower. Was not too impressed with Kareem McKenzie and David Diehl during the Bears game.
Yea I was a bit surprised with that as well...
For the most part I really don’t think us Giants fans would trade Eli for anyone execpt the QBs Ed mentioned.
Eli is great in the clutch and is the unquestioned leader of this offense, I’m sure you guys feel the same way about Shaub and wouldn’t take too many over him.
Thirty-nine seconds left...Manning lobs it, Burress alone, touchdown New York.
by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 8, 2010 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Question For You Eli Fans
I’ll preface this by admitting my bias—I haven’t been an Eli fan since he pulled those shenanigans in ‘04 to force his way out of San Diego in the weeks leading up to and during the draft. It’s a draft, which means you don’t get to pick where you play; that’s what free agency is for. The question:
Where would you rank Eli Manning in the QB hierarchy? In other words, what QBs would you rather have instead of him?
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
Lets put it this way
Peyton, Brady and Brees I’d rank as the top 3 QB’s in the league. After that, I would take Eli over any other QB in the league. The only other one I’d even consider is Rodgers, who is really good but still needs to prove he can be a clutch QB. Eli has proven time and time again, that he is incredible in the clutch and has brought the Giants back in the 4th quarter many many times including obviously the superbowl against the unbeaten pats.
Rivers is a crybaby, who throws his teamates under the bus, Big Ben is a douche, Romo is a choke artist who continues to make dumb decisions, Schaub hasn’t done enough in his career to make me even consider taking him over Eli (and he’s injury prone), Cutler (no arguement necessary especially after last season and last weeks game), etc.
Also, Eli hasn’t missed a game since he became a starter, and only Favre and peyton have more straight starts than him and no one else is really close. This is avery underappreciated characteristic that he has, and he even played in 2008 with a separated shoulder and last year when he had plantar fasitis (or something like that). You guys should be able to appreciate that, having seen Schaub banged up a lot.
I'll give you a pass on the assumption that you follow the Texans as closely as I follow the Giants
but we have to put a stop to the “Schaub is injury prone” thing. I thought it was dead already, but apparently not. The dude has started 24 consecutive games, not including preseason or the Pro Bowl. That includes getting a separated shoulder last year and not missing a start (something Eli get’s love for in the post below).
I mean, how long does he have to go before he can shed that label?
Not to mention every injury that put him out was accompanied by a fine for the guy who hit him since they were illegal hits
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Oct 8, 2010 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough
Maybe injury prone was a bit strong but he has missed significant time in his career with various injuries. Meant no disrespect, but Eli is clearly much more proven.
No problem
He has missed time, but as TNO points out, those were some bad hits and would have knocked out pretty much any QB.
This is one of those myths that is perpetuated in the media that just drives most Texans fans insane and for some reason just never seems to go away. Kind of like the Mario-Reggie debate, the argument that Vince Young “just wins games,” and the contention that Tennessee is anything other than a government breeding ground for mind suppressing drugs.
That said, since 2007 (Schaub’s first year in Houston), Schaub has more yards, a better completion percentage, and more yards per attempt than Eli. Eli has more TDs and fewer interceptions. Schaub also has a higher DVOA in every year and a higher DYAR in every year except 2008 (though Schaub probably would have been better had he played all 16 games).
Now, Eli certainly has better post season stats, but that’s not really fair as Schaub hasn’t had the opportunity.
I’m not trying to discount Eli as much as I’m saying that statistically, Schaub is probably a better QB.
Arguments can be made as to why Schaub has those better numbers though...
For example Schaub has arguably the best wideout in all of football to throw to in Andre Johnson.
He plays in prestine conditions a minimum of 10 times a year (8 games at home, one at Indy, and one at Jax) compared to the wind tunnel Eli plays in 8 times a season, along with road games at PHI, and WAS on top of that.
Schaub works out of a more pass friendly offense, as last year (his first full year) he attempted more passes than Eli ever has in his career.
All of this is irrelevant though since it’s safe to say neither one of us would trade for the opposing QB, and they both should be considered on a similar level which is below Brady, Brees, and Peyton. The only thing I can think of that truly seperates them is the Super Bowl/Super Bowl MVP…which Schaub has not yet had the opprotunity to earn.
Thirty-nine seconds left...Manning lobs it, Burress alone, touchdown New York.
by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 8, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
This is true, although
one of Schaub’s best games was in Lambeau in one of the coldest games in NFL history. Granted that’s only one data point.
I’m too lazy to look up home road splits, or performances in similar locations, but I think you’re right that neither of us would be willing to trade for the other QB.
And thanks for pointing out the fact that Schaub hasn’t had the opportunity in the Super Bowl and not just pointing to that as a reason that Eli’s better. That kind of reasoning drives me nuts.
Anyway, not knowing many Giants fans, I didn’t realize the support he had from the fan base. He gets a bit of heat from the media (and I apologize up front for using “the media” as my basis for anything, but again, I don’t know many G fans), so I have to admit I’m a little surprised by this.
Is this a common thing for all fans, or does BBV have a more positive outlook on Eli than most?
I think once Eli won the Super Bowl
A huge percentage of the fan base that was critical of him before, jumped on the bandwagon. Although throughout the blogosphere BBV is probably the most supportive. I did a poll before the season started presenting the case (admittedly much in favor for), and asking the very simple question “Is Eli Manning Elite?”, the only two possible answers were a simple “Yes” or “No”. 80% of over 500 that voted said “Yes”.
The national media, even most of the local media still gets great pleasure in tearing him apart when the opprotunity presents itself however. Mike and Mike in the morning for example, tried to paint a picture of a skiddish, and mistake-prone Eli after the Carolina game based on the fact the box score read he had thrown three INTs. Had they actually watched the game they would have been well-informed to the fact that all three picks were very catchable passes that went off the fingers of Eli’s intended targets. He has literally had 4 of his 6 interceptions go off the hands of said intended target this year.
Locally I’m starting to hear whispers that Sanchez is to be considered a better QB than Eli…I mean seriously? The things some “journalists” will do to get people to hit a link astounds me sometimes.
Thirty-nine seconds left...Manning lobs it, Burress alone, touchdown New York.
by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 8, 2010 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
ROFLMAO
Locally I’m starting to hear whispers that Sanchez is to be considered a better QB than Eli…I mean seriously? The things some "journalists" will do to get people to hit a link astounds me sometimes.
Good god thats hillariously retarded.
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The problem is his last name....
if his name was Eli Wilson he would be seen in a better light through the blind eyes of the media.
"Lets go out there like a bunch of crazed dogs" -L.T.
This exactly.
I’ve never been a fan of Eli’s because of that draft day stuff (I know, not his idea, not his fault, but it still reflects poorly on him), but I’ve always felt he’s cursed by his last name. He doesn’t have the personality or visibility of Peyton and tends to get unfairly slammed for it.
Take a look at his stat sheet and cover up the name, and there’s a QB the vast majority of the teams in the NFL would kill for. Yeah, he makes the occasional bone-headed decision, but so does every QB, big brother included.
GET A SILK BAG FROM THE GRAVEYARD DUCK TO LIVE LONGER.
Alot more then a season and a half my friend...
"Lets go out there like a bunch of crazed dogs" -L.T.
Let me pre-face by admitting my bias.
You won’t find another Giants fan who’s more behind this teams quarterback.
I’ll first address the “04 Shenanigans” with one simple question:
Where in the Laws of the NFL did it say the Chargers had to deal him? If they wanted him bad enough, they would have kept him, and given Eli’s history as one of the classiest dudes in the league, I imagine he would have played.
Now onto the football question.
Did you know there are only 6 quarterbacks in the illustrious history of the NFL that have thrown for over 3,000 yards, and 20 Tds for five consecutive seasons? Here’s the list: Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Brett Favre, Dan Marino, and Eli.
For whatever reason people seem to think Eli is not a great quarterback, but I guarentee you if his name was Eli Smith, he’d be the toast of the town. He took us to the playoffs four of his first five years as a starter, his stats have improved every year (with a drastic improvement last year), he’s had seperated shoulders and planter faciwhatever yet has never missed a start, and he is clutch as hell..winning us a Super Bowl by being only the second man to throw two go ahead fourth quarter TD’s in a Super Bowl (the other being Montana).
Honestly, I would take Brees and Peyton. If Brady has another solid year after his surgery than him too, but that’s where the list ends.
Thirty-nine seconds left...Manning lobs it, Burress alone, touchdown New York.
by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 8, 2010 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
As a Texans fan
I think Eli is pretty under appreciated. I also think Schaub is under appreciated. I would create a Peyton, Brady, Brees tier and then a tier below that that includes Eli, Schuab, Rodgers, and Rivers. Then maybe Roethlisberger and McNabb after that.
The pessimistic Texans fan in me sees this as a game where Eli absolutely destroys our secondary and we sputter on just enough drives to not be able to keep up. Hopefully we can get some pressure on him, but otherwise I can’t see Eli not picking us apart.
It wasn't Eli
It was Archie that pulled the shenanigans. Eli took and still takes the blame. Archie spent his entire career with the Aints. Leading up to the 2004 draft Archie didn’t want Eli to suffer the same fate. At the time the Chargers were a terrible franchise with no end in sight. They were on a 7 year run without a winning season. They were coming off a 4-12 season in 2003 and 1-15 in 2000. From 1997 thru 2003 they were 35-77.
There’s not a QB in the league I’d would trade for Eli. Is Eli the best QB? No! There’s reasons I wouldn’t take other QBs.
Peyton is 6 years older
Brady is a few years older. He sustained a severe knee injury 2 seasons ago.
Brees is probably the only QB I would consider but has a history of shoulder problems.
Rodgers hasn’t really done anything ……….. yet.
Ben too many off field issues.
Also, Eli takes lots of heat for his lackadaisical demeanor. However, that demeanor is perfect for NY. He doesn’t let much effect him. He’s unquestionably the leader of the team in the eyes of his teammates.
"I don't do many endorsements. I'd rather get doused by Gatorade than bust my butt selling it." - Bill Parcells
If Archie
did it so he wouldn’t suffer the same fate as himself then why didn’t he do the same thing for Peyton?
The Colts were a terrible team at that time too, hence why they had the number one pick in the draft.
I'm the best there is at what I do.
He probably wanted to do it
But Peyton didn’t want to.
Another thing about the Chargers was that they had an okay QB already there in Brees. So Eli’s career could’ve turned out to be similar to Matt Leinart – always backing up another QB
by mclaren_is_the_best on Oct 8, 2010 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Bill Polian was the Colts GM
Archie wanted his kids to go to teams with good leadership and direction and Polian had built winners in Buff and Carolina prior to being with Indy so despite the fact Indy sucked they were headed in the right direction. Kinda like Holmgren in Clevland right now or Parcells in Miami two years ago.
SD had AJ Smith who was an unproven entity as a GM at the time and had major issues with Marty Shotennhiemer so the franchise did not seem stable at all so Archie wanted Eli to go to a solid stable franchise like the NY Giants. AJ has done a nice job but is still a bit of a loose cannon out in SD and they’ll never win a SB despite the talent casue AJ will never pay to hire a quality head coach, hence Norv.
Chargers are still a terrible franchise
look at the bullshit their GM has been pulling with Vincent Jackson and their LT. Its a shitty organization.
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agreed
how can you not give VJ the contract he wants… dude was unstoppable last year.. pay your stars for being who they are.. your stars!
by Plaxico Burress on Oct 8, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Had this conversation with some buddies ('Skins fans) in the offseason
Here’s my non-biased opinion:
1. Peyton
2. Brady
3. Brees
4. Rodgers
5. Rivers
6. Eli
Eli>Rivers
rivers is an egotisical, showoff, loud-mouth, cry baby who cant win in the playoffs… ill take eli’s ice-filled veins and clutch-ness any day over rivers
rodgers is a close one.. kid is GOOD
by Plaxico Burress on Oct 8, 2010 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Rivers is a crybaby
But he is a very good QB and is very good at beating Peyton in the playoffs. If I was not a fan of either team, I’d take Rivers. I’m just trying to be honest. Eli and Rivers are very close and it’s obvious open to debate.
100 % agree.
The debate between the two is very much alive.
Rivers obviously has an edge statistics wise, but with LaDanian Tomlinson, and quite possibly the best pass catching TE in NFL history in their primes, I feel Rivers has had more weapons offensively. He’s also played (historically speaking) a significantly weaker division on a yearly basis, in much more pass friendly climates…so it’s tough to choose a clear “winner” based on those factors.
The one thing that I do feel truly seperates them is while they have both consistently been able to make it to the playoffs, only one has been able to reach the pinnacle, and win the Super Bowl.
Thirty-nine seconds left...Manning lobs it, Burress alone, touchdown New York.
by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 8, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I've always thought Eli
was a better QB then he gets credit for. I certainly think he is probably a top 10 QB at least.
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Good point
I certainly feel that way about Schaub
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by distant_texans_fan on Oct 8, 2010 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Tim, I just thought I'd let you know...
The link to BBV in the opening paragraph doesn’t work.
I, amongst many other of the core contributors at Stampede Blue, are officially boycotting the site due to the deplorable "leadership" of head blogger BigBlueShoe. We ask, but do not expect, support, from you, our fellow fans, regardless of your team affiliation. The ideals of fairness and respect that are the foundation of this great sport that we all love should not stop at the chalk on the boundaries of the gridiron, but should continue through to the fans and beyond. To show your support you may email dhalprin123@gmail.com at SBNation and respectfully ask for the removal of Brad Wells as head blogger of Stampede Blue. Thank You.
Fixed
Thanks, PUD.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
by Tim on Oct 8, 2010 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Just earning my keep. ;)
I, amongst many other of the core contributors at Stampede Blue, are officially boycotting the site due to the deplorable "leadership" of head blogger BigBlueShoe. We ask, but do not expect, support, from you, our fellow fans, regardless of your team affiliation. The ideals of fairness and respect that are the foundation of this great sport that we all love should not stop at the chalk on the boundaries of the gridiron, but should continue through to the fans and beyond. To show your support you may email dhalprin123@gmail.com at SBNation and respectfully ask for the removal of Brad Wells as head blogger of Stampede Blue. Thank You.
by peytonsurdaddy on Oct 8, 2010 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions
So the Giants have a patchwork o-line?
This is a chance for Mario, Amobi, Antonio and Wale to tee off on Manning, with healthy doses of BRAIN CRUSHING blitzing. This might actually make our secondary look good.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
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That's 100% right on.
This game is going to come down to which one of our lines will protect the QB better, if they both fial miserably, it might come down to whos defense can put up more points haha.
Thirty-nine seconds left...Manning lobs it, Burress alone, touchdown New York.
by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 8, 2010 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Or which running game can be stopped
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Oct 8, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Also a valid point.
Although I must say I do feel pretty confident in our running defense, the stats might not reflect it, but we were able to shut down the Williams/Stewart combo of CAR, Chris Johson for three quarters, and Forte of the Bears (not that they gave him any real shot to get going) I only hope we can continue our early success this weekend.
How’s your run D looked so far? And how much improvement do you expect with the return of your ROTY?
Thirty-nine seconds left...Manning lobs it, Burress alone, touchdown New York.
by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 8, 2010 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Run defense, best in the league, Pass defense, worst in the league
With Cushing coming back, we might see (as blasphemous as it sounds) some blitzing & more improvement in the Run D.
Also you bring up the Panthers, BE-SFs, & Bears, but none of them have a passing offense like we do, so you won’t be able to key in on a run so easily, not to mention Schaub is the best in the NFL at running the play action (good enough to fake out cameramen so badly, they keyed in on Foster, & by the time they realized he didn’t have the ball, Schaub was already throwing the ball to him)
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Oct 8, 2010 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
BTW, Andre Johnson will play this Sunday
He’ll be wearing an ankle brace, but it’s not like a bad ankle will stop him too much, just ask the Redskins secondary about that
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Oct 8, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I could tell you..
Giants don’t usually do well against elite WR other than the ones in the NFC East. Our Gmen defense is known to give up the 9 yard pass play in the middle so we’d have to rely on our pass rush.
How are the TE’s for the Texans this year? A good receiving TE usually does some damage against us.
by uberfunction on Oct 8, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Why do you think we draft at least one every year?
But seriously, Daniels ain’t been himself yet as far as a receiver is concerned considering he’s coming off of the third ACL tear in his life, but he been a damn good blocker. Dreesen has been stepping up in the receiving roles making nothing but big catches in big situations. Also whenever James Casey is on the field, he also has good hands, so we’re pretty deep at TE.
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Oct 8, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish we can say the same..
Our (Giants) TE’s have been roughed up. I remember Daniels being a beast when he’s healthy. If what you are saying is true, our LBs will have a busy day.
by uberfunction on Oct 8, 2010 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't worry.
Your TEs will do just fine against us. Every other team’s TEs do.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 8, 2010 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
The Texans will be the most well-rounded offense we've seen to date.
As you’ve said we have not seen a passing attack as impressive as what Shaub and Co. have to offer, it will be interesting to see what sort of game plan Fewell brings to neutralize the Texans O. Should be very telling of how good this defense truly is…
Thirty-nine seconds left...Manning lobs it, Burress alone, touchdown New York.
by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 8, 2010 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Our run d and pass rush have easily been the strength of our d.
And I suspect they’ll only get better with BRAIN CRUSHING on the field.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Oct 8, 2010 11:42 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
In other news, BE-SF CB Finnegan the Leprechan has been fined $5,000 by the NFL
Doesn’t that seem a bit low? He should have been fined more than that
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Oct 8, 2010 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Its ok
he isn’t a dirty player at all. No proof that he is whatsoever.
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Other than the fact that he said he wants to rip that dirtiest player in the NFL title from Hines Ward
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Oct 8, 2010 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I want to go take some shots at music city about it
but since i’ve been warned once this week I should wait till we play them again.
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FAIL
if they both fial miserably
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by distant_texans_fan on Oct 8, 2010 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Lol
Literally
Thirty-nine seconds left...Manning lobs it, Burress alone, touchdown New York.
by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 8, 2010 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Giants O line
has been it’s weakest point on offense this season especially at LT. Deihl has been terrible. Look for the Giants to give him some help with a TE or RB chipping.
That being said the line has improved from week to week. Let’s hope that trend continues.
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Our run game especially
has continued to steadily improve throughout the season.
by mclaren_is_the_best on Oct 8, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
beat me to it
I expect our D line to look good again this week.
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Ur score is wrong
the Texans only allow opposing teams to score 24 or 27… these are the only two numbers allowed.
I heard Brian Cushing like to do it with girls in a really uncomfortable place and i am not talking about the back seat of a Volkswagen
Go Texans!
by Taco Joe on Oct 8, 2010 10:04 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Very wrong
There no way the Giants don’t settle for at least one field goal instead of trying for a first down or TD. It’s Coughlin’s MO.
Assume with me that you're not a double-agent
double agent advice:
Let Brandon Jacobs get up a full head of steam, and tackle high.
Don’t even TRY to rush against David Diehl. Dude is a wall.
Make fair catches of all kickoffs and punts. If you try to return it, you’ll probably lose yardage or be stripped.
Beware in the Red Zone. Kevin Killdrive Gilbride is a sure 7 points inside the 20.
Good luck.
You play to win the game!
Kevin Gilbride
Isn’t he the guy that got a PIF from Buddy Ryan on the Oilers’ sideline in the mid 90’s?
by LouisianaTexan on Oct 8, 2010 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
that would be him
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by Christopher H on Oct 8, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
he's the guy
75% of Big Blue View tries to punch right through the television every Sunday
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Oct 8, 2010 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Faggins, I think
But it could be Earl, I’m not sure if I am seeing ‘FA’ or ‘EA’ on the jersey. Who played in 26?
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by distant_texans_fan on Oct 9, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I stand corrected.
It was Earl who played in #26 in 04-05
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by distant_texans_fan on Oct 9, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Shaking my head vigorously because
I wholeheartedly agree with Simms on his double agent advice. Very accurate!
On the subject of Bradshaw v. Jacobs...
It would appear that Bradshaw is the better creative runner. Plus, it doesn’t help your relationship with the coaching staff to launch a projectilehelmet into the 15th row.
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that being said,
I’m ok with either as long as they don’t break 50 and we collect a couple of fumbles.
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"Don't get yourself a bunch of tricky plays.......get yourself a bunch of tricky players." `Paul "Bear" Bryant
by Christopher H on Oct 8, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Great blog by the way..
As a Giants fan, I have to tell you this will be a very interesting matchup. I think Mario Williams will be a lot of trouble for our battered O-line and Cushing will be a force. (he played for the high school in my town in NJ and he’s a legend) If Schaub can get a lot of time in the pocket he could shred our coverage. It’s average at best. But I have to say, the Gmen run defense is fairly good and our strength relies in our pass rush. I agree with Ed that Special Teams might give the Texans a really big play but he failed to mention that the Giants offense has committed a A LOT of penalties that have wiped out big plays.
My prediction. If the Giants win, it’ll be close. If the Texans win, I think it could be a blowout.
Cushing Makes Others Better
I expect to see a lot of interesting developments on defense
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Great interviews on both sides...
As a Giants fan this game is going to come down to one thing…Andre Johnson. If he is healthy enough to play the Texans will be extremely tough. If not, it drastically changes things around and gives us the leeway to stack the box more against Foster. While Kevin Walters is as solid a #2 WR as there is in the NFL, without AJ80 he’s not as effective, especially with Jacoby Jones ailing. If we can stop the run and keep you guys off of Eli I anticipate a win somewhere around 30-17 for the G-men.
With regards to whom I would love to have off the Texans roster…I have to say Mario Williams. He is a flat out MONSTER as a pass rusher and him combined with Tuck, Osi, and Kiwi would be ridiculous. Looks like you guys knew what you were doing when you selected him #1 over Reggie Bush.
by sexyscottish on Oct 8, 2010 12:55 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
And lo, it came to pass that Reggie Bush was the most expensive 3rd down back in history.
That’s probably pretty fair, but even what the Texans will have in a situation without Johnson and Jones can be hard to handle if there are 8 in the box.
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Williams is a monster
but I would take Cushing or Ryans. I’ve defended our LBs as being underrated all year, but those two guys were born to play 4-3 LB. I’d take one or both of them in a heartbeat.
"Stop the run to earn the right to rush the passer"- great philosophy from new SU DLine coach Jimmy Brumbaugh.
by bigbluethruandthru on Oct 8, 2010 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
How are you guys against screens and dump off passes?
We haven’t used them as much this year, but last year we would absolutely punish teams with them.
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I am really surprised we haven't
I mean we have to really capable backs who can work the screen I would like to see more screens and running early and often.
I heard Brian Cushing like to do it with girls in a really uncomfortable place and i am not talking about the back seat of a Volkswagen
Go Texans!
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