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Messages - Ed Vette

#31
He's as talented as any QB this draft. He's not the most articulate but cut through the language barrier and he's deep, not shallow. He knows his priorities and he knows to stay clear of the pitfalls and distractions. I guess I don't know enough about him based on some of the remarks here.
#32
If it's the Giants' strategy to show interest in the top QBs of this draft and give the perception that there is a willingness to move up or down, it's a good strategy. Especially if they have no intention of moving up and driving a frenzy to those top QBs. They can either sit tight and see who falls to them or do the math and trade down a bit and still get their man. I wouldn't be surprised but I'd be happy if they come away with one of the top three Receivers. Especially if it's MHJ. They can also pick up a QB by moving up to take Bo Nix from the second round since Jones is the starter this year.

If however they do move up or get a top 4 QB on their laps, that's fine too. Sometimes drafts are very predictable and sometimes they will surprise.
#33
The Front Porch / Re: Strands anyone?
March 24, 2024, 10:22:26 AM
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"Lock steps"
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#34
The Front Porch / Re: NYT "Connections" Game
March 24, 2024, 09:17:34 AM
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#35
I remember mentioning this to our resident Cutlets Fan.

Hey, when the ball bounces your way, take it.

I'll never hope for a loss to get a higher draft pick. Game day, I'm all in.
#36
The Front Porch / Re: Strands anyone?
March 23, 2024, 10:35:38 AM
Strands #20
"Romeo and Juliet"
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The Front Porch / Re: NYT "Connections" Game
March 23, 2024, 08:05:49 AM
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#38
The Front Porch / Re: Strands anyone?
March 22, 2024, 07:42:55 PM
We both stink at it.
#39
Big Blue Huddle / Re: Giants Sign OT Matt Nelson
March 22, 2024, 08:04:45 AM
The term of the day is Jumbo. Or Camp Fodder, depending on your perspective.
#40
The Front Porch / Re: Strands anyone?
March 22, 2024, 07:23:37 AM
Strands #19
"Animal sounds"
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I completely missed seeing a letter to finish the spangram until near the end.
#41
The Front Porch / Re: NYT "Connections" Game
March 22, 2024, 06:31:12 AM
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#42
A want to take a moment to recognize Carl Banks. I understand that he's employed by the Organization and I don't always agree with him but I do most of the time and when I don't, I understand I could be wrong. Not that my opinion matters. He is however the voice of reason very often when fans and Beat Reporters let their emotions get them fired up in this age where everyone has a voice that wants to be heard and needs to have it heard. It empowers us.

He's a man of conviction and always takes the higher ground. Even when he needs to walk the tightrope, when needed he will throw that caveat out there to say, hey... let's not let this escape us.

He's that locker room leader who has carried those skills with him well past his successful career and Giants Nation is lucky to have him.
#43
Quote from: MightyGiants on March 21, 2024, 01:56:22 PMHe also exercised very poor judgment selecting an agent
That too but he corrected it although it was too late for LY.
#44
Barkley's career was derailed because of catastrophic injuries. It had to have affected his burst and his speed to a degree. Working off of an anemic passing attack where defenders would load the box to stop him and brag about the MO on the Giants' offense, was the word on the street. He had five years where the Run Blocking was 18th-30th. Stats for Yards After Contact are deceiving because if the TEs and Receivers don't execute their blocks downfield, that factors into the numbers, as well as the execution of the pulling Guard and Tackle. I would rather have had him over Darnold, who hopefully would have been replaced after a couple of bad seasons, but with this franchise, who would know?

While he was here, he was pretty much a great teammate, leader, and friend to the community. He felt he was disrespected by the franchise and he mouthed off. Ok, he's human. He's had some bad luck with injuries and the RB Market vs the timing of his contract. He also had bad luck getting drafted here.