Mr. Scot

I see no distraction..Rivera already knows he's on the hot seat this season..just win..that's all he has to do..nothing else matters

It has the potential to be.

As an example, you're trying to negotiate an extension with Greg Hardy. Hardy, who likes Rivera, hears that you're looking into replacing him. That news may then become a factor for his decision making. Ditto other players who like Rivera (and remember we have a lot of one year contracts on this team). As you get later in the season, guys start thinking about next year anyway, especially if they're gonna be free agents.

Naturally I hope it doesn't become a distraction, but it most definitely could be.

You think Gettleman needs to 'defend' this?!

Not me. Rivera has had plenty of time to put a winner on the field. He's never put the team in the running for the playoffs, even with some great talent overall.

I hope it's not only true, but that we actually make the change. NFL is a win now league & he has shown that he can only win in garbage time. If we go to the playoffs, he may deserve to stay, but nothing less.

I am likely the moves Gettleman is making, so far.

I think he's right to be doing it.

Having it known to the public though? Not really a good thing.

He'll need to 'defend' it to Rivera, who I honestly think will understand that it's just business.

The people more likely to be angered by it though? The players. Rivera is very well liked in the locker room. And although they too may understand it's "just business", I'd still expect some will take offense to the news.

No, Gettleman doesn't have to apologize for doing his job. But he doesn't want anything distracting the team, so he'll want to smooth this over.

it's actually smart the more i think about it. this is what i was talking about when we hired DG. it starts from the top with him.

rivera is a players coach. if the players wanna see Rivera stay they have to perform. If Rivera wants to stay he better put the peddle to the metal.

It can be viewed as a distraction or motivation. It will show what kind of coach RR is. And lets be honest we've played our best ball when Rivera has been on the hot seat.

Oh, it's definitely a smart move to be doing it.

Probably would have been better to not have the media find out about it though

1 candidate knows....they can't reach out to nfl coaches during the season right? Meaning someone outside the nfl has been notified. Any predictions?

A background check isn't technically "reaching out" since it doesn't require any contact with the candidate.

Still, it's a pretty big 'ouch' to have this come out now. Only real defense is "due diligence".

I've seen that clip a hundred times and it still cracks me up

I <3 beason too, but there's no chance his number gets retired.

I hope they keep it out of circulation for a while though.

Retired jersey? Agree it's unlikely.

One day contract when he's ready to retire from the game? Would love that.

New Panthers fan, aye?

'Non-Panthers fan' would be more accurate, I think. Or just 'troll' for short.

just think what we could be like with shockey back and playing with smitty, olsen, ginn, and lafell.

i'm not sure how you stop something like that...esp. when you have a big QB like cam who is always a threat to run.

Shockey and Ricky Proehl probably have little to nothing in common personality wise, but as players both had a knack for finding open spots in the defense and scoring.

Guys like that may not be superstars with ridiculous stats, but they sure do help you win games.

i think that's all pretty much anyone expects or really hopes for and i think he's developed enough of a chemistry with cam to pull that off.

You need guys like that.

 

 

 

 

Lord almighty, why?

 

That shot of Richardson in the end zone is a great pic.

I hear Sweet Caroline

Lester gets his pick now.

Why can't we just absolutely stomp a team with no mercy?

 

We have a GM and former players from there.

 

And the Giants have put their backups in too.  They know it's over.

 

Who cares if they get points. They classy. There is no chance for them to come back and win. I hate fans that find anything to complain abour. Jesus christ people

 

 

Seriously

 

We're about to win a game by 30 plus.  Can people not just be happy?

It isn't about the lead. It's about building an identity. It's about playing 60 minutes. Rivera didn't practice what he's preaching there. We should've crushed their neck. We tried to be "classy" instead.

 

Bill Walsh won four Super Bowls with a 'classy' team.

im still not comfortable with the lead

 

I hope you're kidding.

 

 

CUT MIKE MITCHELL fuging IDIOT

 

Ditto.

 

 

Rivera should have went for some throws and TD's that last drive. You know the Giants are going to fight to avoid the shut out

 

It's called not being a prick.

 

 

Ouch.  Davis cost Lester that pick.

Mitchell playing smarter but still  smacking people.

You guys are worried about a 38 point lead with less than four minutes left?

Think that was a pretty classy move by Ron there

 

Yep.  He's showing respect to a beaten competitor.

 

I have no issue with it.

That's a mercy play call

Dear Mr. White,

 

I love you

 

 

ccc

 

Google Melvin White.

 

You'll be amused.

Still killing it with the edge runs.

lol- who is this White guy?

 

Tempting...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nah