Do DWill and JS go for over 200 yards combined this weekend?

[CatMan72]

I think that combined they could easily go for over 200 yards. I know the Giants made a change at defensive coordinator but I'm not sure they did anything to shore up their run defense.

[Oh U Mad]

I think that combined they could easily go for over 200 yards. I know the Giants made a change at defensive coordinator but I'm not sure they did anything to shore up their run defense.

Many of our DTs were hurt last year (Canty, Bernard, and Alford) We cut Alford, but Canty and Bernard have been pulling their weight clogging up the middle in the preseason. The absence of Pierce really hurt the team a lot in terms of knowing where to be, and we lost a leader as well.

Keith Bulluck, Michael Boley and Jon Goff are the current LB core. They are the weak point of our defense I guess you could say. So, you are correct in that sense, because we did not really sure up a proven MLB through FA or the Draft like many Giants fans were hoping for.

[Chaos]

We won't need 200 combined rushing yards to be able to win the game.

Enter the 2010 Panthers defense....

[Panths]

Dunno why you would think Stewart would have rust... He's actually practicing lately. More than you can say about most of last season when he hardly practiced and did just fine.

[xblaCkpaNther_]

Many of our DTs were hurt last year (Canty, Bernard, and Alford) We cut Alford, but Canty and Bernard have been pulling their weight clogging up the middle in the preseason. The absence of Pierce really hurt the team a lot in terms of knowing where to be, and we lost a leader as well.

Keith Bulluck, Michael Boley and Jon Goff are the current LB core. They are the weak point of our defense I guess you could say. So, you are correct in that sense, because we did not really sure up a proven MLB through FA or the Draft like many Giants fans were hoping for.

lol. Lets not talk about the preseason play. The giants have the worst total yards per game defense in the league this preseason. 17th on rushing defense. Facts>Opinions

Just saying...

[jayflip]

Many of our DTs were hurt last year (Canty, Bernard, and Alford) We cut Alford, but Canty and Bernard have been pulling their weight clogging up the middle in the preseason. The absence of Pierce really hurt the team a lot in terms of knowing where to be, and we lost a leader as well.

Keith Bulluck, Michael Boley and Jon Goff are the current LB core. They are the weak point of our defense I guess you could say. So, you are correct in that sense, because we did not really sure up a proven MLB through FA or the Draft like many Giants fans were hoping for.

I understand the injury approach, I really do. And I feel inclined to add that our team last year during that game was also riddled with injuries. Both starting tackles were out and our starting gaurd shifted over to cover the LT spot, resulting in a makeshift line plugged in with former 7th round picks. Not exactly a dream line for our already-even-during-that-game 2nd runningback to run behind...

Just saying.

Regardless, I'm sure it's gonna be a tough it out kinda game and I hope it's as enjoyable to watch as last year's.

[jayflip]

Many of our DTs were hurt last year (Canty, Bernard, and Alford) We cut Alford, but Canty and Bernard have been pulling their weight clogging up the middle in the preseason. The absence of Pierce really hurt the team a lot in terms of knowing where to be, and we lost a leader as well.

Keith Bulluck, Michael Boley and Jon Goff are the current LB core. They are the weak point of our defense I guess you could say. So, you are correct in that sense, because we did not really sure up a proven MLB through FA or the Draft like many Giants fans were hoping for.

I understand the injury approach, I really do. And I feel inclined to add that our team last year during that game was also riddled with injuries. Both starting tackles were out and our starting gaurd shifted over to cover the LT spot, resulting in a makeshift line plugged in with former 7th round picks. Not exactly a dream line for our already-injured-even-during-that-game 2nd runningback to run behind...

Just saying.

Regardless, I'm sure it's gonna be a tough it out kinda game and I hope it's as enjoyable to watch as last year's.

[panthers55]

Many of our DTs were hurt last year (Canty, Bernard, and Alford) We cut Alford, but Canty and Bernard have been pulling their weight clogging up the middle in the preseason. The absence of Pierce really hurt the team a lot in terms of knowing where to be, and we lost a leader as well.

Keith Bulluck, Michael Boley and Jon Goff are the current LB core. They are the weak point of our defense I guess you could say. So, you are correct in that sense, because we did not really sure up a proven MLB through FA or the Draft like many Giants fans were hoping for.

I don't see how the linebackers can be the weak link when your secondary gave up 300 yards passing a game. The Giants were 17th in run defense and 32nd in pass defense.

I would think you would hope we run for 200 yards, that way we wouldn't be throwing through your sieve of a secondary. Lets be real here. Your defense was pretty poor.

[Longbeachisland]

I don't see how the linebackers can be the weak link when your secondary gave up 300 yards passing a game. The Giants were 17th in run defense and 32nd in pass defense.

I would think you would hope we run for 200 yards, that way we wouldn't be throwing through your sieve of a secondary. Lets be real here. Your defense was pretty poor.

linebackers cover tight ends and running backs all of the time and contribute to pass defense. The secondary was woeful last year, Kenny Philips flashed big time in the first two games of the season, two ints and 13-16 tackles and then got injured. Ross is always injured. CC Brown is gone and Michael "whatshisname" Johnson went from a decent safety to completely lost last year.

if you are referring to preseason, our #1's did pretty well. the jets played their entire #1's the entire first half. Eli was injured and Bomar made for a lot of 3 and outs for the #2 and #3 team defenses.

the biggest question mark is middle of the field on defense, which is a big concern for a lot of teams.

Linval and Jason PP also flashed. JPP seems like he will be outclassed some and then come up with some big plays. Linval might be the strongest player on the team and that is saying a lot with Snee, the right guard on the team.

[brandon_87]

combined? yes, from the looks of our passing game we might focus on more check downs this year

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Dwill and Stewart will combine for 218 rushing yards...

...by halftime.

[PantherFan52]

I could get two of my friends and we would become a better line backing core than the G-men. I expect to see big numbers from our rush game. Let's just run to Osi's side every time.

[Oh U Mad]

I don't see how the linebackers can be the weak link when your secondary gave up 300 yards passing a game. The Giants were 17th in run defense and 32nd in pass defense.

I would think you would hope we run for 200 yards, that way we wouldn't be throwing through your sieve of a secondary. Lets be real here. Your defense was pretty poor.

To be fair, the Giants defense was actually ranked quite high until the injury bug reared it's hideous head and the Saints exposed our defense to the NFL. Towards the second half of the season, we had 2 backup safeties, and by backups I mean not meant to be a starter. CC Brown is a hard hitting safety and special teamer, but horrible in coverage, and yet Sheridan would constantly put him in coverage situations. Michael Johnson was completely lost and got burned many times. We had backups all over the field. This year, Antrel Rolle and Kenny Phillips are our starting safeties. They are meant to be starters. I guarantee you will see a different secondary on Sunday than you did last season. Linebackers....meh....this remains to be seen.

[MadHatter]

I will say that we get about 180 yards rushing in this game. Moore manages the turnover. Defense continues to play well.

Panthers win 27-14