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

[CatMan72]

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.

We're all very familiar with Rolle, LOL

He will help you in pass coverage but he won't help stop the run. In Buffalo, Perry Fewell's defenses were known for their ability to defend the pass but not stop the run.

[panthers55]

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.

The biggest help you will get on Sunday is the fact that Davudson apparently doesn't know how to throw to tightends or backs in the flat. So your linebackers are safe. If they can't tackle though and play tough against the run, it will be a long day. On the other hand if we put up less than 21 points, you will be in the game by default all day. Our offense has been less than adequate so far this year.

[X-Clown]

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.

It was ranked high before New Orleans because you faced a gauntlet of Washington (4-12, 22nd rated offense), Tampa Bay (3-13, 28th rated offense), Kansas City (4-12, 25th rated offense), and Oakland (5-11, 31st rated offense). Yes you played the Cowboys in that stretch, but you gave up 31 points against them even with them handing you 4 turnovers.

[panthers55]

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.

You get no pass for injuries on the defense here. We had more than our share last year and stull managed a top 10 defense despite having a ton of 3 and outs as well as a bunch of turnovers.

We will see how good your safeties are tackling downfield. Our offense last year was a hit or miss offense. We had a bunch of big plays and lots of 3 and outs as well. That is what happens when you run on first and second down all day. You only get 1 chance to throw the ball for a first down. If you blow it, you wait until you get the ball again.

[bigdog10]

Not a chance. The Giants have seen the tape. I'd be shocked if they don't put 7 or 8 in the box on every play. We are going to have to win this game by picking up first downs through the air, and moore is going to need to be accurate in using his backs and tight ends in check down situations

[Floppin]

Not a chance. The Giants have seen the tape. I'd be shocked if they don't put 7 or 8 in the box on every play. We are going to have to win this game by picking up first downs through the air, and moore is going to need to be accurate in using his backs and tight ends in check down situations

Teams routinely put 8-9 in the box against us all last year. Even during that giants game. I fail to see your point.

[bigdog10]

Teams routinely put 8-9 in the box against us all last year. Even during that giants game. I fail to see your point.

The loss of Hoover and Moose in the run game will be evident on Sunday.

[Chaos]

It was ranked high before New Orleans because you faced a gauntlet of Washington (4-12, 22nd rated offense), Tampa Bay (3-13, 28th rated offense), Kansas City (4-12, 25th rated offense), and Oakland (5-11, 31st rated offense). Yes you played the Cowboys in that stretch, but you gave up 31 points against them even with them handing you 4 turnovers.

Hey, don't you know you're not supposed to let facts get in the way of a good argument???

[SorthNarolina]

J-Stew will have some rust. There is no chance they go over 200.

He hasn't exactly been the most active player in practice EVER. He's never really looked Rusty. It might take a hit or two to make him feel comfortable but I don't see any rust.

[neverlosethefeeling]

348928=Neverlosethefeeling

haha I just saw this

[Brooklyn Bully]

He hasn't exactly been the most active player in practice EVER. He's never really looked Rusty. It might take a hit or two to make him feel comfortable but I don't see any rust.

Still though, running backs usually don't go off in their first game. Players say it takes a bit to get their legs back. I just don't see them being able to put that much yardage down in their first game.

[beastson]

The loss of Hoover and Moose in the run game will be evident on Sunday.

Jarrett can block, and so can Fiametta

wtf

I think you mean loss of Otah or something. And do you know how weak their line-backing unit is?

[Guest Jacob3-89]

[Beaston52]

The loss of Hoover and Moose in the run game will be evident on Sunday.

hoover and moose weren't the ones running over and around defenders, i think it was the cardinals last year had the #1 rush defense... we passed like 13 times the entire game we ran over and around there 9 man fronts.... people who doubt our ability to pound the rock vs any front amaze me we have proven over and over we can. plus smitty in 1 on 1 coverage = TD.