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| Giants Final Report Card | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 19 2009, 06:49 PM (48 Views) | |
| Monkey Boy | Jan 19 2009, 06:49 PM Post #1 |
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QUARTERBACKS: B+ ... Biggest improvement of all for Eli Manning was cutting interceptions in half to 10. Completion percentage (.603) and rating (86.4) were career highs, and ability to find enough plays to win and calm demeanor is exemplary. Tailed off down the stretch and endured a brutal playoff game. RUNNING BACKS: A+ ... Two is indeed better than one. Brandon Jacobs (Earth) pounded away (219 carries, 1,089 yards, 15 TDs) despite missing three games with a lingering knee injury. Derrick Ward (Wind) came into his own (182 carries, 1,025 yards) and also was a factor in the passing game (41 catches, 384 yards). Together, this dynamic duo lost one fumble (by Jacobs) all season. Not much left over for Ahmad Bradshaw (Fire) with limited (67 carries, 355 yards) workload. Can't discount the blocking of FB Madison Hedgecock. WIDE RECEIVERS: B- ... Hard to believe pistol-packing Plaxico Burress got himself suspended and messed up so much along the way. Wasn't very productive (35 catches, 454 yards, four TDs) but always attracts extra attention from opponents, which no one else does. Classy 13-year vet Amani Toomer (48 catches, 580 yards, four TDs) is on the way out with every franchise pass-catching record. Steve Smith (57 catches, 574 yards, 1 TD) should not lead the team in catches, but he did. Domenik Hixon (43 catches, 596 yards, 2 TDs) is developing. Not much again from Sinorice Moss (12 catches, 153 yards, 2 TDs), and a learning year for rookie Mario Manningham (4 catches, 26 yards). TIGHT ENDS: B ... As the replacement for traded Jeremy Shockey, Kevin Boss (33 catches, 384 yards) led the team with six TD catches and showed great hands and downfield ability. His blocking also improved. Michael Matthews essentially serves as another lineman. OFFENSIVE LINE: A+ ... Entire unit gained great recognition as perhaps the best in the NFL, and C Shaun O'Hara and RG Chris Snee were singled out for Pro Bowl honors. Monster blocking for the run and Eli Manning was sacked an acceptable 27 times. Toughness and smarts in abundance with LT David Diehl, LG Rich Seubert and RT Kareem McKenzie. Tough playoff ending, though. DEFENSIVE LINE: B ... Loss in the summer of star DE Osi Umenyiora to knee surgery was overcome early but eventually wore on this group. DE Justin Tuck in his first year as a starter had 12 sacks (plus one interception return for a TD), made the All-Pro team, but wore down with foot and knee injuries. DE Mathias Kiwanuka (eight sacks) is talented but at times also invisible. In the middle, DT Fred Robbins (5 ½ sacks) tailed off after a great start and shoulder problems, and DT Barry Cofield remains a dependable run-stopper. LINEBACKERS: B- ... Antonio Pierce (113 tackles) gets his teammates flowing to correct spots and expertly directs traffic but was on the scene of the crime with Plaxico Burress in the nightclub and had some rough times afterward. Danny Clark (74 tackles) was effective against the run and fit nicely in the locker room. Chase Blackburn works hard but doesn't make enough plays on the weak side. SECONDARY: B ... CB Corey Webster (three INTs) proved last year's playoff surge was legit, earned himself a fat new contract, and emerged as a lock-down corner. Second year for CB Aaron Ross (three INTs) was good, not great. S James Butler (three INTs) is smart but lacks ideal speed, and S Michael Johnson is solid in run support. Of the rookies, CB Terrell Thomas surprisingly did more than S Kenny Phillips. SPECIAL TEAMS: C+ ... Only spark in return game came from Domenik Hixon. Coverage teams lacked one big gunner to make a difference, although rookie Terrell Thomas shows a knack and Chase Blackburn is always solid. KICKING GAME: A ... Strange deal here. Lambeau Field hero PK Lawrence Tynes tweaked a knee and just like that was Wally Pipp; 44-year old John Carney was signed and hit 35 of 38 FGs to make the Pro Bowl in his 21st NFL season and likely only go-round with the Giants. Jeff Feagles at 42 had a remarkable year, also made the Pro Bowl, and might punt forever. COACHING: A ... Resolve of Tom Coughlin ensured there would be no Super Bowl hangover. He was on a major roll through 12 games but couldn't break the team out of a late slide. Steve Spagnuolo got his defense to play hard and usually well and likely heads off to a head-coaching gig. Kevin Gilbride at times gets a bum rap but usually called a balanced game (502 runs, 491 passes). |
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| 12C | Jan 19 2009, 07:06 PM Post #2 |
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Let me tell you something, pendejo.
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Kicking: B- Carney's kickoffs were consistently dreadful. Coaching: B- Coughlin and Spags strong year offset by Gilbride's predictable, uninspired pablum. Slavish adherence to "balance" killed us again and again. |
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| G1.. | Jan 19 2009, 07:11 PM Post #3 |
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LBers ...C Coaching.B Kicking..B |
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