Big Blue Huddle

I really like the early look and sound of these first 3 picks. (I know - if they're busts I'll change my tune quickly.) For now, they're all locked-in grinders. No Kadarius Toneys unable to dress themselves. I think Nubin is going to be really good.

It's up to the coaching staff, but I see a young D with Burns and Thibs off the edge (best duo we've had since 2016 JPP & Vernon IMO). All Pro Dex up the middle. 3-down MIKE and a CB1. And now the playmaker Nubin, hard-hat glue guy. I don't think we'll see a dropoff from McKinney who I respect.

Even up front on the Offensive Line - you can't really spend any more resources than they've spent. 2 top 10 picks, 2nd rounder, + 2 G's they spent $$$ on.  And a 3rd round G coming off the bench.

Hopefully, this is the year all this young talent starts to bud, because on paper they're built the right way. They should have a franchise QB, a WR1, a very good Offensive Line and a very good defense. And I expect to see that.

The funny thing is, this is all absolute nonsense that has no bearing in reality whatsoever. It's stuff people are pulling out of their rear end and presenting as fact, which is basically everything you read and hear now.

Daniel Jones is the starter and Drew Lock is the backup. That's reality. I'd imagine every diehard Giants fan understands that.

Quote from: MightyGiants on May 09, 2024, 09:18:16 AMAnother concern with Gano is that even prior to the knee injury, he missed 35% of his field goal attempts.

The very thought of a potential "mental" impact entering the equation of a kicker can derail a career faster than a physical injury.

Let's hope his experience has taught him to work through that and, as these guys say, "focus on the next kick."

Peace!

Quote from: Jolly Blue Giant on May 10, 2024, 01:02:41 PMMy first thought (before thinking "good"), was now it's even going to harder to tell him apart from Bricillo. My second thought: "did he make the decision or did his wife nag him into it?"  , and my third thought, "I wonder if he's on Ozempic"

Regardless, he looks much better and healthier

Regardless how, good for him that he did it! Further, if he did it the Ozempic way, then he took another healthy step in improving his blood A1C which is a key component in determining Type-2 diabetes. If your lifestyle forces you into dangerous conditions that could impact your life, you do what you have to do to take care of yourself. So, a huge shout-out to the head coach for doing just that and hope he's able to sustain the lifestyle changes he has made.

Peace!

2 men were on the morning train and one of them pulls out a picture an says this is my beautiful wife. The other fella says if you think she's beautiful you should see my wife. Why is she super hot also? No she's an optometrist.

Quote from: EDjohnst1981 on May 10, 2024, 02:56:50 PMI don't think so. But he worked very hard on his skating and other stuff. Plus he had the belief of the coach - he's not had that before.

Belief from Lavs was a catalyst, no question about it. But also challenging him to play right wing, from time to time, unleashed additional potential and, with that, grew self-confidence that was supported by a strong work ethic which he always had, but we didn't always see.

Things came together for Laffy, as well as a few Ranger players, but the commitment of each individual to sacrifice their "me" for the team's "we" may have been the biggest leap forward yet for these guys. That's what a winner in a head coach, along with his assistants, can do when a team has the talent but now needs to give of themselves to each other for the bigger picture.

I believe that's the difference this year.

Peace!

Batter is out. First base was occupied. I would put runner at 3rd.

Here is a good article by Pat Traina on day one

https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/big-blue-plus/giants-begin-two-day-rookie-minicamp-orientation-01hxht3rw2wc

Quote from: Giant Jim on May 10, 2024, 02:37:49 PMThat has to be the corniest thing I've ever read here, but I'm still laughing.

lol. That's just funny, Jim!