Official Training Camp Thread - Page 5

Giantsfan1080 · 08-08-2007, 03:49 PM

Is anyone else really excited to see what Jacobs can do with the majority of the carries? He just has an aura about him that I think he will be a very good back.

Turtlepower · 08-08-2007, 04:04 PM

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Is anyone else really excited to see what Jacobs can do with the majority of the carries? He just has an aura about him that I think he will be a very good back.

He's nasty...

Does anyone have any good pics of Ross at training camp? I've been looking for them for awhile.

bigbluedefense · 08-08-2007, 06:47 PM

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i dont know you anymore. who are you, and what have you done to the real BBD?

That just shows you how confident I am in Whimper being our #2 LT on the depth chart. You know you suck when Bob Whitfield is better than you.

They have to make some kind of move (trade), if not for the starting lineup, then at least for depth purposes.

We're thin at OG, and LT. Bringing in a LT via trade, preferably Schaffer from Cleveland allows us to movie Diehl back to OG which gives us depth at OG, and we can always move Diehl out to LT if that guy gets injured. That gives us adequate depth at both OG and LT.

If we have to bite the bullet for a year and give up a 4th for him, Im starting to think we should do it. Theres too much at stake this year to go in the season with paperthin depth on the leftside, and average at best starters.

scottyboy · 08-08-2007, 07:22 PM

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That just shows you how confident I am in Whimper being our #2 LT on the depth chart. You know you suck when Bob Whitfield is better than you.

They have to make some kind of move (trade), if not for the starting lineup, then at least for depth purposes.

We're thin at OG, and LT. Bringing in a LT via trade, preferably Schaffer from Cleveland allows us to movie Diehl back to OG which gives us depth at OG, and we can always move Diehl out to LT if that guy gets injured. That gives us adequate depth at both OG and LT.

If we have to bite the bullet for a year and give up a 4th for him, Im starting to think we should do it. Theres too much at stake this year to go in the season with paperthin depth on the leftside, and average at best starters.

im confident everywhere on the OL except backup tackle. we were hurt badly with injuries last year, and depth at SOME positions helped us get in the playoffs. if an OT goes down, we're gonna be in trouble.

snee, kareem and Ohara are solid and i feel great about them. i feel rich and DD can hold down the left side fairly well. but, being on the O-line, they get LOTS of contact EVERY play and to think one may get dinged up(at the least) is crazy to think. we need depth to calm my nerves.

on a side note, I'm hearing Tynes is improving and settling in. if more confidence on getting the 3 points means having to sacrifice some kick off power, then be it. i dont wanna carry 2 kickers, but we'll see

Go_Eli · 08-08-2007, 08:08 PM

Dear Giants' fans,

I am writing this letter to say lay off the offensive line. Don't be so quick to push me next time.

Sincerely,

Jughead10 · 08-10-2007, 07:43 AM

We are gonna get a long look at both Sinorice Moss and Steve Smith tomorrow. Both Toomer and Plax aren't dressing apparently. Moss and Smith should get some serious time with the first team, which seems to be intact other than the WR position.

bigbluedefense · 08-10-2007, 11:28 AM

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We are gonna get a long look at both Sinorice Moss and Steve Smith tomorrow. Both Toomer and Plax aren't dressing apparently. Moss and Smith should get some serious time with the first team, which seems to be intact other than the WR position.

Good. Im looking forward to it. My main concern is the leftside of that line. Offensively, i think thats our biggest question mark. And of course, Brandon Jacobs.

I guess defensively the 2 guys to keep an eye on are Ross and Kiwi. Im gonna keep an eye on Blackburn and DeOssie as well.

Giantsfan1080 · 08-10-2007, 11:50 AM

I'm very excited to watch Smith, Deossie, and Boss play.

Jughead10 · 08-10-2007, 11:57 AM

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Good. Im looking forward to it. My main concern is the leftside of that line. Offensively, i think thats our biggest question mark. And of course, Brandon Jacobs.

I guess defensively the 2 guys to keep an eye on are Ross and Kiwi. Im gonna keep an eye on Blackburn and DeOssie as well.

Ross isn't playing.

The following players missed practice yesterday and will not play against Carolina: WR Amani Toomer (knee), WR Plaxico Burress (ankle), DT Fred Robbins (calf), CB Aaron Ross (glute), CB E.J. Underwood (hip), S Michael Stone (hip), LB Gerris Wilkinson (knee), OC Todd Londot (ankle), and LS Ryan Kuehl (calf/Achilles).

Giantsfan1080 · 08-10-2007, 12:30 PM

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Ross isn't playing.

The following players missed practice yesterday and will not play against Carolina: WR Amani Toomer (knee), WR Plaxico Burress (ankle), DT Fred Robbins (calf), CB Aaron Ross (glute), CB E.J. Underwood (hip), S Michael Stone (hip), LB Gerris Wilkinson (knee), OC Todd Londot (ankle), and LS Ryan Kuehl (calf/Achilles).

I wanted to see Underwood as well. I've really heard nothing coming out of camp about him.

Jughead10 · 08-10-2007, 12:32 PM

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I wanted to see Underwood as well. I've really heard nothing coming out of camp about him.

You really didn't hear all that much about him in camp last year before the games either. And then all of a sudden he was playing well and was the nickel CB with the first team when Madison sat one game.

Giantsfan1080 · 08-10-2007, 12:37 PM

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You really didn't hear all that much about him in camp last year before the games either. And then all of a sudden he was playing well and was the nickel CB with the first team when Madison sat one game.

That's true but at the time he was a UDFA and as you said no one really heard about him. This training camp we all know the coaches were high on him and we have heard squat. I even heard Reese praise every CB on the team and he didn't even mention Underwood. It's just weird we haven't heard one little thing on him especially when the secondary is a major focal point for this team.

bigbluedefense · 08-10-2007, 01:52 PM

Im stumped about the Underwood mystery myself. Perhaps he had a bad offseason and fell off the map? Maybe he's injured and just never spoken about?

Who knows, we'll find out soon enough.

bigbluedefense · 08-10-2007, 01:57 PM

I have a feeling that Jay Alford is gonna surprise alot of us in PS. Just a hunch.

Jughead10 · 08-10-2007, 02:02 PM

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I have a feeling that Jay Alford is gonna surprise alot of us in PS. Just a hunch.

He's got a huge motor, and as a rotational player I think he can excel and really cause some havoc. But as an everday player, I'm not so sure. Think of Trent Cole on the inside. Cole is a force when you limit his snaps, but when he has to play a majority of the time, he dies down.

bigbluedefense · 08-10-2007, 02:04 PM

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He's a got a huge motor, and as a rotational player I think he can excel and really cause some havoc. But as an everday player, I'm not so sure. Think of Trent Cole on the inside. Cole is a force when you limit his snaps, but when he has to play a majority of the time, he dies down.

I have no problem with that. We're not asking him to be Tommie Harris, just provide adequate pressure when we sub out Robbins, and in the nickel, provide an additional inside pass rusher. I think he can do that for us this year. I don't know if he'll ever be a fulltime starter though, but even if he provides solid rotation for us this year Ill be happy with him.

Jughead10 · 08-10-2007, 02:07 PM

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I have no problem with that. We're not asking him to be Tommie Harris, just provide adequate pressure when we sub out Robbins, and in the nickel, provide an additional inside pass rusher. I think he can do that for us this year. I don't know if he'll ever be a fulltime starter though, but even if he provides solid rotation for us this year Ill be happy with him.

Agreed. Looking at him he just doesn't look like a DT. He has a very strange body type.

bigbluedefense · 08-10-2007, 02:15 PM

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Agreed. Looking at him he just doesn't look like a DT. He has a very strange body type.

He can definately use a couple of pounds if he wants to become a fulltime guy. For now though, I like him as is, it will help him in his situational role better.

Our division has some bulky interior lines, perhaps on passing downs we can neutralize that with some speed. Im still worried about going against those interior lines with no NT though. I hope that doesn't bite us in the butt.

Jughead10 · 08-15-2007, 03:55 PM

What's the deal with Chris Patrick? Anyone heard anything on him?

Jughead10 · 08-15-2007, 03:58 PM

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What's the deal with Chris Patrick? Anyone heard anything on him?

Nevermind. 5 mintues after I posted this, I read he was waived. Thank god we didn't use a supplemental pick on him.