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I would guess if you asked Giants fans which team they hate the most, the Dallas Cowboys would top the list.

Most of their fans can travel poorly and are obnoxious and boorish in our house. They have a good percentage of fans who are fair weather and bandwagon. If you're a casual fan, you pick the guys in the white hats. Even the bragging, Texas Style with the "How 'bout dem Cowboys", can get under the skin of other teams fans.

If you can look past that, the franchise has a rich history of great teams and great players and coaches.

Some hate Jerry Jones because he's an involved owner who's a billionaire and it's easy to hate the owners because the perception is that they're greedy. But he built one of the best Stadiums in the League and he packs the team with talent. Passionate and by far... their biggest fan.

I gotta feel sorry for the man. Again embarrassed and this time in his own house. He's getting up there in age and although he doesn't change his HC's as impulsively as most owners, I don't see Mike McCarthy surviving this year.

king of the bronx- 5th
BobinPA- Bob- 6th
Somersjoe- Frank- 7th
Giant Obsession- Mike- 8th
DukeAZ- Duke- 9th
The Chief- 9th
BigBlueIowa- 12th
jerseyguy- Kenny- 14th
bedl365- Evan- Jan 16th
Chris- 17th
Weeze- John 19th
nosebleed_section- Matthew- 22nd
Painter- Larry- 25th
mbigblue- Frederic- 26th
 
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Looks like a 3 way battle for the Championship.

TT made a few mistakes but had the best passing day of the season. Lots of mistakes and penalties taking yards and potential points away.

Why have two Offensive Linemen approach the Referee? I recall the Referee calling an Eligible Receiver over the PA system at games, did this not happen because any mistake would have or should have been cleared up then before the play. Do officials now have to wear body cams? The whole incident is unfortunate but if it was called correctly, Decker surely would have been covered by Dallas and not wide open.

Dan Campbell took chances twice, one on that conversion and a chip FG going for it on 4th down in a close game. If he kicks the FG, he walks away with a win.

https://sports.yahoo.com/roger-goodells-so-called-better-than-ever-nfl-officiating-blew-the-end-of-cowboys-lions-then-doubled-down-074502508.html

Why?

At this point I see his stock rising as Calib drops.

https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nfl-mock-draft-why-drake-maye-is-the-man-for-chicago-while-the-top-10-is-a-run-on-offense-140027576.html

Sadly it's probably spot on...

A few years ago when Wilson was on the market I gave my opinion that he was in decline with some push back. There were several who wanted the Giants to sign him.

Now it's very possible that he will be released after this season and look to sign elsewhere for league minimum, while sticking the Broncos for his guaranteed.

Is there anyone here that would like to see the Giants bring him here for 2024 and not draft a QB this upcoming draft?

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/release-not-trade-is-the-most-likely-outcome-for-broncos-and-russell-wilson

Once a Giant, always a Giant.

I don't know what Parris Campbell did to wind up in the Dog House but the Giants sure miss Richie James.

A Festivus for the rest of us!

It's Titled, "NY Giants Approaching A Crossroads".

I have to say that I haven't watched or listened to Ed Valentine much but I clicked on it because I scrolling and saw Pat's face. They touched on a lot of the player personnel, but halfway through they discussed Coaching and the process and it reminded me of so many threads of discussion we had here. He did a nice job hitting on all the key points and Patty complimented him well with her input. I recommend listening in. There's much to chew on.

Calling a spade a spade.

For all you QB Gurus and Out Coached head in the sand deniers.

As I thought he would.

https://nypost.com/2023/12/19/sports/tommy-devito-makes-amends-with-nj-pizzeria-after-fee-dispute/

Justin and Bobby calling a spade a spade.

Looks like he's being groomed to be the backup next season under Daniel Jones and Daboll wants him prepared in case he has to start the season.

If he was garbage like some of the itoldyouso QB Gurus we have here, they would be starting Tyrod and discussing a contract extension.

Of course what does Daboll know. He hasn't been posting on a Football Forum for the past 20 years.

Did not pass go, did not collect $200.

"Top NFL Analysts weigh in."

I'm inclined to say he becomes a top notch backup because he doesn't have the long ball, but he can have much success as a starter in the right system. This is why we only saw one attempt to Hyatt on a Deep Post which fell short. Although I felt that if he set up properly he may have been able to lead him. I need to see that he can make those throws before endorsement. I think the Giants draft a QB with more of a cannon and see what happens. A couple of opportunities he didn't go for against GB were routes over 40 yards.

Still I have an open mind and you gotta love the kid and what he brings to the table.

https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2023/12/14/24000060/tommy-devitos-success-a-fluke-or-sustainable-top-nfl-analysts-weigh-in-ny-giants-nfl-draft

Take the time to watch The Phillips segment blocking Rashan Gary. Some nice work there and quite frankly, he's made some strides and it's in the best interests of the team and Tommy DeVito for him to finish out the season there. Bobby makes a comment about his improvement since he came back from Philadelphia. It was sustained blocks like these that gave TD either time in the pocket or to get yards by taking off. It might have been a different outcome with Neal out there.

I'll take it

Football IQ-
Accuracy-
Mobility-
Arm Strength-
Toughness-
Competitiveness-

It's 4th down and the Offense punts. It's blocked by the Defense and travels a few yards, bounces and hits players on both sides. How far does the ball have to travel for the kicking team to recover the ball? Or would the rule be it only has to hit the receiving team once and the ball can be recovered?

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Evan Neal believes he was literally born to play tackle in the NFL.
"To be honest, in my opinion, as soon as I stepped out of the womb, I stepped out an offensive tackle," Neal said. "And that's how I feel."...

https://www.giants.com/news/notebook-evan-neal-rehabs-status-uncertain

Three way tie for first place.

A fine young man.

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