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| Reese/McAdoo - USA Today
Week 2 of the NFL season is over and the Giants are 0-2. They have scored 13 FUCKING POINTS COMBINED in two games. Why are they 0-2? How have they only scored 13? I'll give my thoughts. They are pretty simple thoughts, and many that you've probably seen. But here's my take.
Ben McAdoo is NOT a head coach
Problem is, he is the head coach. This guy is an offensive coordinator. Just how it is. Until I see he can actually coach, my opinion will not change. As a head coach, you are responsible for so many things. Watching the playclock to see if a timeout is needed (don't tell me that's all on the QB, it's at least 50/50), eyes on defense, offense, and special teams, even if you're not calling the plays plus other responsibilities. Ben McAdoo is over here calling the plays on top of that. Now his playcalling blows, and he isn't paying enough attention to things on the field, thus throwing all blame on his QB for playclock issues. Remember when the team was putting up 20+ points 13 times in 2015? When McAdoo was the offensive coordinator and Coughlin was the head coach? Yeah. Now it's been 8 straight games they haven't scored 20 points. Give up the playcalling. Focus on the game and let Sullivan call the plays. I'd rather get 17 rabies shots than watch this pitiful offense.
#FreeDarkwa
I have been preaching this since 2015, and honestly I've been relatively relaxed about him not starting due to injury history and what not. But now this team has ZERO FUCKING EXCUSES to not start Darkwa. What Perkins has shown me is that he's afraid of contact. Does a lot of dancing and refuses to lower his shoulder. Guess what? With this line you need to hit the hole hard, fast, and with authority. Darkwa is averaging 5.2 yards per carry, Paul Perkins is averaging 1.9 ... are you kidding me McAdoo? And when Darkwa gets his opportunity, gets 10+ yards on a carry, they run a fucking playaction fake/fake end around and get sacked. WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT PLAYCALL? Week one Darkwa ran the ball for 12 yards, when Dallas was only up 6-0 and it took McAdoo over TWENTY OFFENSIVE PLAYS to run him again. Unbelievable. Watching Perkins try to run with this line is like watching a mouse go through a maze when there's no cheese within 500 miles.
Offensive Line
Biggest issue of this team by far and it starts at the top. Jerry Reese and the rest of management have fucked this team and the end of Eli Manning's career. I'm not kidding when I say this, I'd be surprised if Eli isn't hurt against the Eagles. Division game, these guys will be gunning for Eli, and against little resistance. "But they've drafted Flowers, Pugh, Richburg in the 1st and 2nd rounds! They've tried!" Guess what? They missed on Flowers. I understand he was forced into the LT position his rookie year with Beatty injury, but he's a 9th OVERALL pick. They have given him one too many chances and the team is paying for it.
For Jerry Reese to look at the OL last year and say, "hey ya know what? I think doing absolutely nothing on the offensive line, drafting a tight end, and signing a wide receiver will be great!" is absolutely ridiculous and a fireable offense. But hey, they drafted Adam Bisnowaty after trading up for him in the 6th round! Bisnowaty is on the practice squad. Now Hart, the starting RT and a 7th round draft in 2015 is hurt. Pugh moved to RT, Brett Jones who was a Canadian Football League CENTER is starting at LG. I don't think John Jerry is startable anywhere else in the league (maybe Seattle), and he's the starting RG.
You have to do something with Flowers. Can it get worse? How could it get worse? Throw a gumball at Ziggy Ansah and there'd be more resistance than I saw on multiple snaps Monday night. Help him with ELLISON or a chip from the RB, Move Pugh there. And since the team thinks Fluker is incapable of playing tackle, but SOME HOW thinks Flowers can play there, maybe you put Fluker at LG with Wheeler at RT. You FIGURE SOMETHING THE FUCK OUT. McAdoo, Reese, whoever else, you get paid a LOT of money to make these decisions. Do something right.
Brandon Marshall
The Giants brass made the decision that the team needed a big body threat, especially near the endzone. Marshall was cut by the Jets and there he was. The 6'4" wide receiver was exactly what the Giants wanted. Now, I won't get on Marshall for week 1, because Eli barely looked to him. But on Monday night, he not only dropped a PERFECTLY placed ball a play before the punt return for a TD, he ALSO tried to basket catch a ball in the endzone. Why? Why are you trying to basket catch a ball when the cornerback is 4 inches shorter than you are? He's not up to your knees. You let that ball drop to your chest and he hits it away. Be smarter. Play bigger.
Eli Apple
Giants had the opportunity to draft Tunsil who was practically locked for the #1 pick until gas masks, weed, and a video. They got scared and drafted Apple instead. I've been on video stating that I wanted Tunsil or Hargreaves. Didn't go with either. "But Hargreaves sucked last year!" Do you see who he was going against? Julio, Cooper, Crabtree. Jenkins is locked on #1s, and Apple gets the remainder. Dallas picked on Apple (12 times, 10 receptions 123 yards and a TD). Lions picked on Apple. That touchdown that Apple gave up was absolutely atrocious to watch. Guy had NO idea where the ball was. If Eli Apple doesn't get his shit together, teams can keep drives going on 3rd downs. Just look to Eli Apple's guy and deliver the ball.
In Conclusion If the Giants don't win Sunday, it is a STEEP hill to climb. They'd be 0-2 in the division, 0-3 in the conference with Bucs (Noah Spence & crew) next, then Chargers (Bosa, Engram & crew), then FLY to Denver (Von Miller, etc), and fly back home to play Seahawks. This season could be over before it even began and the Giants could start 0-7 before their bye. Simple as that. Big changes need to be made. |
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Giants Thoughts After Two Weeks
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Giants Final Roster
Giants Roster vs My Projection
So I got some cool ones right (Smith, Geno, Rosas) and some terribly wrong. Let's break it down. Mine in Red. Giants in Blue.
QB:
Stay: Eli, GENO, Webb
Stay: Eli, GENO, Webb
RB:
Stay: Perkins, Darkwa, Vereen, Gallman
Stay: Perkins, Darkwa, Vereen, Gallman
WR:
Stay: Odell, Shep, Marshall, Rudolph, Lewis Jr., King
Stay: Odell, Shep, Marshall, King, Lewis Jr., Harris
Obviously, Rudolph not on the team is a bummer, but he's on the practice squad, so that's good.
TE:
Stay: Ellison, Engram, LaCosse
Stay: Ellison, Engram, LaCosse, Adams
Adams made it when I thought there was a chance he wouldn't. Only because I had LaCosse making it and didn't think they'd keep 4 with a FB.
FB:
Stay: Smith
Stay: Smith
I think a fullback on this team will do wonders for the running game. Plus a nice blocking tightend and things will look real different.
OL:
Stay: LT Flowers, LG Pugh, C Richburg, RG Jerry, RT Hart, G/T Fluker, T Wheeler, C Jones.
Stay: LT Flowers, LG Pugh, C Richburg, RG Jerry, RT Hart, G/T Fluker, T Wheeler, C Jones.
DE:
Stay: OV, JPP, Okwara, Taylor, Moss, Wynn
Stay: OV, JPP, Okwara, Moss, Wynn
No Taylor was a little surprising to me. But that's the way the cookie crumbles.
DT:
DT:
Stay: Snacks, Bromley, Thomas, Tomlinson
Stay: Snacks, Bromley, Thomas, Tomlinson
LB:
Stay: Kennard, Goodson, Casillas, Munson, Thomas III
Stay: Kennard, Goodson, Casillas, Munson, Thomas III, Robinson
Robinson makes it when I thought he may go to IR with the concussion.
DB:
Stay: Jenkins, DRC, Apple, Deayon, Hunter, Collins, Thompson, Adams, Berhe, Pinkins
Stay: Jenkins, DRC, Apple, Cockrell, Hunter, Collins, Thompson, Adams, Berhe
No Deayon. Was supposed to be Deayon, but they traded with the Steelers for Cockrell right before cuts. No Pinkins who I thought would make it cause of special teams.
Kicker:
Stay: Rosas
Stay: Rosas
The rookie did it.
Punter:
Wing
Wing
Obviously.
Long Snapper:
DeOssie
DeOssie
Friday, September 1, 2017
My Final Roster Projection
Giants Roster Projection: Post Pre-Season Game 4
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Here's what I'll do. What I had on August 10th, I'll put in red, new is blue.
QB:
Stay: Eli, GENO, Webb
Out: Johnson
QB:
Stay: Eli, GENO, Webb
Out: Johnson
Geno went out and proved he could sling it and command the offense. He's talented but tends to throw the stupid picks. Game 4 he showed promise, and good decision making eating the ball and taking the sack close to the goal line instead of forcing it. I could see them trying to trade Johnson.
RB:
Stay: Perkins, Darkwa, Vereen, Gallman
Out: Draughn, Abdullah
RB:
Stay: Perkins, Darkwa, Vereen, Gallman
Out: Draughn, Abdullah
Game 4, Vereen went out and showed why he will be important in this offense. Darkwa went out and ran wild. Now it's up for the coaches to figure out who gets what touches between Perkins and Darkwa. I feel a lot of "went with the hot hand" during post game pressers. Also, don't be shocked if Gallman gets reps if Perkins starts to struggle for whatever reason. #FreeDarkwa
WR:
Stay: Odell, Shep, Marshall, Harris, Powe, King
Out: Rudolph, Lewis Jr., Lane, Snead, Johnson, Norwood
WR:
Stay: Odell, Shep, Marshall, Rudolph, Lewis Jr., King
Out: Harris, Lane, Germany, Severin, Eagan, Bundy
There's been some late additions, they won't make it. Powe got hurt and was released after IR settlement. King hasn't done anything all preseason and has ankle issues but I think he could go short term IR, so that means he needs to be on 53.. BIG move will be Harris getting axed. I don't think the Giants should risk Rudolph on the practice squad. Guy made too many plays and looks to be a great downfield blocker. Oh and McAdoo trusts him returning punts. So there's that. Keep Lewis Jr. as a gunner and WR depth.
TE:
Stay: Ellison, Engram, LaCosse
Out: Tye, Adams
TE:
Stay: Ellison, Engram, LaCosse
Out: Tye, Adams
LaCosse has had 2 straight good camps and really showed what he is capable of last night. Tye fumbled early but made some plays later on. However, it was LaCosse with the two TDs and multiple catches on that last game winning drive. Where has Jerell Adams been? I'd like to see snap counts because I've barely heard his name. A 6th round pick from last year should not be a lock to make the team. Period.
FB:
Stay: Smith
Out: Huesman
FB:
Stay: Smith
Out: Huesman
If you're not on board with a real fullback, I don't know what to tell you. Darkwa averaged 6.7 yards per carry in game 4 with Smith in the game most of the time. Darkwa wants Smith there, I want Smith there, you should want Smith there. No hybrid TE/FB nonsense. Smash mouth punishing fullbacks. Football.
OL:
Stay: LT Flowers (sorry), LG Pugh, C Richburg, RG Jerry, RT Hart, G/T Fluker, T Wheeler, T Bisnowaty, C Jones.
Out: The rest.
OL:
Stay: LT Flowers, LG Pugh, C Richburg, RG Jerry, RT Hart, G/T Fluker, T Wheeler, C Jones.
Out: The rest.
Bisnowaty got beat too many times this preseason. He gets axed and hopefully stashed on PS. Wheeler looked decent and I don't think you take the risk. Reese & Co traded up for Bisnowaty in the 6th round too. So that's funny. Fluker has looked real nice in pass pro, and had a mishap last night in the run game. Other than that, he's good to go. Jones is a versatile guy, got some 1st team RG reps. He's the backup center. I still think Fluker comes in to start at some point this season at RG. #FlukerTakeover
DE:
Stay: OV, JPP, Okwara, Taylor, Moss
Out: Owa, Williams, Wynn, Schwan
DE:
Stay: OV, JPP, Okwara, Taylor, Moss, Wynn
Out: Owa, Williams, Schwan
Owa, like I said August 10th, will go down as a 3rd round bust. He's suspended and off the team already. Wynn came out and performed like he always does in preseason. Had a pick-6 last night. I think he makes it. Taylor is one I'm not sure of. pass rusher, had him dropping in coverage some, had a pick. I think he's versatile enough to stay. Okwara with LB work as well, might as well keep DEs to help spell OV and JPP. Williams could have coaches thinking too. Can play in and outside but I think he goes PS.
DT:
Stay: Snacks, Bromley, Thomas, Tomlinson
Out: Banks, Bryant.
DT:
Stay: Snacks, Bromley, Thomas, Tomlinson
Out: Banks, Bryant.
Same here as August 10th. Bromley knee and you definitely need the DT depth. 4 sounds good. Tomlinson should start the season off next to Snacks and stay there.
LB:
Stay: Kennard, Goodson, Casillas, Herzlich, Robinson, Munson
Out: Grant, Skinner, Thomas III, Maponga
Stay: Kennard, Goodson, Casillas, Munson, Thomas III
Out: Grant, Skinner, Maponga, Herzlich, Robinson
Big moves here. Herzlich could go to IR with a "stinger" and Robinson has the concussion issues. I think both have a big shot to land on season ending IR. Munson came out and played like I thought he could. JT Thomas was a huge surprise for me. I thought the knee would definitely limit him, and I wasn't even sure he'd make it on the field. But there he was. Great game 4 too. Skinner had a sack opportunity last night that he missed. And that's not good.
DB:
Stay: Jenkins, DRC, Apple, Deayon, Collins, Thompson, Adams, Berhe, Pinkins
Out: Hunter, Blake, Tribune, Ihenacho, Murphy, Robinson, Amos, Thompson (gone already)
DB:
Stay: Jenkins, DRC, Apple, Deayon, Hunter, Collins, Thompson, Adams, Berhe, Pinkins
Out: Blake, Tribune, Ihenacho, Murphy, Robinson, Amos, Thompson (gone already)
Blake left the team for whatever reason, didn't have him making it anyway. Apple lack of health has me concerned and in need of another outside corner (yes I know they usually keep 5) so Hunter gets it even though he has been in concussion protocol. Deayon needs to be the backup in the slot. Outside height scares me.
I'm a HUGE Berhe guy. I'm not too sure what I am seeing in his game lately. Missed tackles are not his thing, but I've seen a couple. Is making sure to use the right (safe) technique getting in his way? I'm not sure. I still think he makes it because of depth. Pinkins will be a stud on specials.
Kicker:
Stay: Rosas
Out: Nugent
Kicker:
Stay: Rosas
Out: Nugent
Both did everything the Giants could ask for, but Rosas sealed the deal with a game ending 48 yard bomb in game 4.
Punter:
Wing
Punter:
Wing
Obviously.
Long Snapper:
DeOssie
Long Snapper:
DeOssie
This guy is funny, talking smack late in preseason game 4 after a hit on punt coverage.
Once cuts come from other teams, guys can get cut, no question. Keep that in mind please.
There you go. My 53. Now tear me apart on twitter: @realtlkfb ... should be a fun conversation.
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