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#1
Jeff,

How would you feel about this scenario:

Giants are one of the teams.  They are actually playing meaningful games in December (I know now this hypothetical is more like fantasy).  They host Philly Saturday night and have to travel to Dallas and play on Wednesday.
#2
Big Blue Huddle / Re: J.K. Dobbins
March 27, 2024, 02:37:47 PM
The guy has played 9 games since 2020 with two big injuries, no thanks.  Further, when you look at his stats keep in mind 1) he has played in a gimmicky offense that helps RBs 2) has played behind one of the top 10 (probably better for run blocking ) OLs in the NFL. 

The combination of less around him and playing 9 games in 3 years has me feeling like the team should pass. 
#3
Ed,

Great post.  My problem with drafting an OT that early (  I don't think its a bad idea) is that if they can get adequate OL play from the current group, then adding a true #1 WR gives a better bang for the buck IMO. 

The problem is we really cannot say that they will get adequate play.  Having outstanding bookend tackles is definitely a positive and would improve the team.  Just think having adequate line play with the benefit of a star WR today gives the team the bigger boost. 

One of my issues with my line of thinking is that I feel there are some WRs that will be around on day 2 that could turn into a true #1.  And WRs these days tend to be easier to find than OTs.  At the same time it's a really deep OT class.   :hmm:
#4
I understand why you feel that way.  There has been so many attempts at fixing the OL over the last decade that its hard for me to think it will really get better until I actually see it.

I will say the two 1st day signings both had good grades for their pass blocking.  I think that there is even a theme of what they are targeting is a plus.  Further, both have successful starting experience.

Then there is the coaching change.  Hopefully the new coaches are the right guys for the role as well. 

 
#5
Quote from: kingm56 on March 27, 2024, 10:14:50 AMFantastic points; however, I have to disagree.  Your notion is only true for those fortunate enough to live within the market.  For those of us outside the market, paying for YouTube, Prime and Peacock represents half the price of a DirectTV subscriptions.  Even if you're in the market, I also believe paying for all the streaming services is still cheaper than paying for cable, which currently has an average cost of $149.99/mo (with ESPN).

I use Superbox; so, my cost is null....



I think you are correct that if you go all streaming its cheaper, but it is a little complicated.  For example, I get Disney and ESPN+ at half price because I have a phone with TMobil.

I bought a year of peacock for some kids shows when it was on a promotion for $20 for the year.  I don't consider my Amazon account to be a tv expense (yet, because I am sure it will become a premium service soon enough) because I had it originally to buy things.  There is definitely cheap streaming packages for local channels. 

I think its a case of "who moved my cheese" because its a change from how many of us have taken in tv for our entire lives.  Bottom line for is that we pay around 80-100 less/month for tv depending on if we add a service here and there because we want to binge a season of a show.
#6
So this will be the first season in recent memory that the Super Bowl champs are not playing the 1st game.
#7
I am jewish, so I dont care about Christmas.   I even welcome having something on TV worth watching (that burning log gets boring after a while).

It doesn't bother me religiously, it bothers me as a football fan.  I think playing on a Wednesday is really rough on the players.  3 games in 11 days late in the season when guys are banged up. Not to mention being out of routine. 

To your point, the NBA has been playing on Christmas for years,  so I don't think people watching at home is a real issue.   May be for the season ticket holder who lives 3 hours from the stadium.   But they have his money already regardless.   That guy won't affect TV ratings.
#8
Accuracy for the kickers will be very important.   
#9
Christmas day games was one thing.  Going out of their way to put them on a Wednesday is completely different.
#10
Quote from: files58 on March 26, 2024, 11:04:56 AMMy brain hurt when I read the new rule with all it's nuances. The folks who thought of this must have been on shrooms when doing so.

This one was created by Special teams coaches in the NFL.

The one thing that has me sort of curious about how it will turn out is the accuracy needed for the kickers.  I guess if they can get between the uprights from 50 yards they should be able to hit the landing zone off the tee.  But what about on a windy day in December?  How many kickoffs will be short? or long?
#11
Bob Papa said on the radio this regime is as tight lipped about the draft as any he remembers. 

No reason for them to ever share any draft intentions, whether it's relevant or not.  Good for them.
#12
Quote from: TONKA56 on March 26, 2024, 06:06:22 AMYou just know that the refs are going to be all over the map when enforcing this.

One thing I heard on the radio, and I am not sure what this would look like, is that they are looking to enforce this one via fines more so than penalty flags.  Like I said, I don't know what that looks like or how the refs call or don't call it.  Seems like that makes it either 1) more confusing or 2) they just won't call it and will wait for the reviews after games to assess fines.
#13
What is a "swivel" vs other hip-drop tackles?
#14
Here is top 10 cap hits for the Giants O for 2024:

Jones - 47.1 mill
Thomas - 23.2 mill (a bargain really)
Waller - 14 mill
Slayton - 8.1 mill
Neal - 6.7 mill
Runyan - 6.5 mill
Lock - 5 mill
Eluemunor - 4.75 mill
Singletary 3.75 mill
Robinson - 2.2 mill

Total 121.3 Million

Quote from: MightyGiants on March 23, 2024, 11:42:13 AMI saw that making the rounds earlier in the week.  I didn't see much value in this particular stat, as it doesn't tell the whole story.   A unit is built with money spent and draft capital spent.   Even those two measures can be skewed by the relative value of particular players signed or drafted.

Rich,

One of my issues with looking at this raw data is that it is just a snapshot of 2024.  If you have a player whose contract ballooned this year and is less next or was less the previous year, that has to be taken into account in some way shape or form.  Its sort of a lazy take. 
#15
Big Blue Huddle / Re: Rate the Brian Burns trade
March 25, 2024, 12:40:03 PM
Quote from: andrew_nyGiants on March 23, 2024, 04:46:04 PMDamn! Don't know how I missed that. Thanks for the heads up!

PS. I wouldn't have spent THAT kind of $$$ on him.


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Not sure of guarantees, there, but his contract in Seattle is almost the same total over 3 years the Giants signed him for 3 years ago.