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9th Pick Of The 2015 NFL Draft

Guest Blogger — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 13:31:02 +0000

9th Pick Of The 2015 NFL Draft

Well friends, it’s finally over. This 2014 season definitely wasn’t one to remember, but even with a 6-10 record, this Giants team showed some promise towards the end of the year. With that said, it is now officially our offseason and there are a large number of questions about this team moving forward. Having our highest draft pick since 2004 (yes, the Eli/Rivers year), there are going a lot of options at number 9 overall. I’m going to give you 5 players who I think can step in immediately and make an impact on this young Giants team.

1. Shaq Thompson (OLB/RB, Washington)

A First Team All-American this past season, Thompson is as athletic as they get. The winner of the 2014 Paul Hornung Award, which is handed out to the nations most versatile player, Thompson just recently declared for this upcoming draft. Playing both Outside Linebacker and Running Back for the Huskies, Thompson showed what he can do on both sides of the ball. He finished his junior campaign with 81 tackles, 3 forced fumbles and 1 interception. I believe Thompson can step in and immediately impact the defense. Outside Linebacker has been a very shaky position for the Giants the past few years and it would be nice to see them change things up. Most draft experts have him going in the mid-late 1st round, but if he still there at number 9 I think without a doubt the Giants should snatch him.

2. Dante Fowler (DE/OLB, Florida)

More of a pass-rusher than a linebacker, Fowler had a very solid career at Florida. A Pre-season First Team All-SEC, he finished the year with only 4.5 sacks but definitely made his presence felt. With great size (6’3, 270) and a very quick first step, I think he would be a very interesting choice for the Giants. Even if Jason Pierre-Paul returns, Fowler could be a project in a lot of pass-rushing defensive schemes. He also would be excellent insurance knowing JPP’s history of injuries.

3. Landon Collins (Safety, Alabama)

This one I might be very biased toward, because I’m a firm believer that the Safeties are the motor that makes the defense run, but Landon Collins is legit. A unanimous All-American at ‘Bama, this guy can step up in the box and make plays, and can cover all over the field. At 6’0, 220 pounds and 4.4-4.5 speed, He has the makeup to be a very solid safety in this league. We still don’t know what the Giants are going to do with Antrel Rolle, but even if they do bring him back, he turned 32 this past December which is not exactly young for a Safety. Quentin Demps did an alright job, but I think its time to start looking for some youth at that position.

4. Brandon Scherff (Tackle/Guard, Iowa)

Probably the most pro-ready Offensive Lineman in this years draft, Scherff possesses the skill to play both Guard and Tackle. Although it is a long-shot he falls to us at 9, it would be a no brainer if he is still on the board to pick him up. Considering the inconsistent play of our Offensive Line all year, Scherff has the potential to be a franchise Left Tackle. He has unbelievable strength but is still very quick and has a rapid first step to get to the second level on downfield blocks. Will Beatty’s time is running out, and with all the shuffling we have done recently we could get a mainstay if he does fall.

5. Benardrick McKinney (OLB/ILB, Miss. St)

Another long shot here, but McKinney became a force on a Mississippi State team who dominated the first half of the year. He has monster size at 6’4/245, and is extremely raw and athletic. He has been clocked in the 4.5’s in the 40-yard dash, and whether he was controlling the middle or rushing the passer from the outside, he has shown the ability to consistently make plays. He is projected in the mid-20’s of the first round, but if he has a above average combine, I think his stock will rise significantly, and is someone I would love to see in Giant blue.

This years draft class is loaded with defensive talent, and although there is major work needed on the Giants offensive line, it’s well known we lost a lot of games this year due to our defense. The offense finished the year on a very promising note, and I think it’s time the Giants start looking to stack talent on the defensive side of the ball, and there is no year better to do it than this year. Go Big Blue.

9th Pick Of The 2015 NFL Draft was written by Guest blogger Brian Lazor. Please leave feedback in the comment field below, I would love to know what you think.

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NY Giants Last Game For 2014

Guest Blogger — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 20:53:21 +0000

NY Giants Last Game For 2014

This past week was pretty exciting for our New York Giants as it provided the most action I’ve seen this season. Despite the brawl with the Rams which resulted in a few of our players being ejected! (in my opinion they shouldn’t have). Odell Beckham Jr. “O” took that raw energy out on the field by scoring 2 TDs fueling a NYG win.

Eli Manning continued to throw the football well building a great connection with “O” and Rueben Randle. Andre Williams also contributed by running over multiple Rams players gaining precious yards.

Rehab continues for Victor Cruz as he took the podium standing strong looking healthy. He addressed the media regarding his 2015 return and looking forward to playing along side Beckham. Both Cruz and Odell appeared on the Rachel Ray Show this week. Cruz zipped the football to Odell who caught it with one hand (of course).

The announcement of JPP and “O” named as alternates to the NFL 2014 Pro Bowl was music to my ears topped off with Beckham being named Pepsi Rookie Of The Week! It was reported that Coach Coughlin had a discussion with “O” about toning down his endzone celebration dances. In my opinion if Odell scores a TD he should continue to be himself and do that “whip” dance I luv it! it’s just horrible that some NFL players “hate” on our Giants especially rookie “O” by taking late hits and trash talking. I’m noticing more NFL players of other teams using “O” endzone dances smh copycatslol but, his popularity continue to increase around the world and NFL “O” continue to give his all on the field and be humble.

As 2015 approaches our Giants season sadly will come to an end against the Philadelphia Eagles. Sadly it looks like we’ll finish in 3rd place In the NFC East (again). It this beats being in the “basement”. Plenty of decisions are to be made this off season. Standout Giants players JPP and Antrel Rolle will hit free agency . Rumor mill I has JPP asking to be the highest paid DE in the NFL!

I’ve already started planning and packing for the 2015 NFL draft that will be held in Chicago, IL. The Giants are in a position to acquire a top 10 draft pick. I hope we get an offensive lineman. There’s also gonna be a few awesome players in the free agency our Giants can choose from as well (fingers crossed). Hopefully, the Giants can continue to play hard good football for a great finish as we all look forward to a healthier stronger better 2015 NYG season. I’ll be gearing up in blue looking forward to a NEW NFL season, NEW year and seeing the NEW York Giants! I bleed blue!

We are gearing up for the off season, and looking for some new blood to contribute to this site. “NY Giants Last Game For 2014” was written by Guest blogger G-Diva Joce Brown. Please leave feedback in the comment field below, I would love to know what you think.

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Gilbride Take A Ride

Guest Blogger — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 19:27:47 +0000

Gilbride Take A Ride

Most of you have noticed the offense has become so predictable that an elite quarter back in Eli manning is shooting for a carreer high interceptions. Why is Eli playing so poorly you ask? The answer may be hard to believe. Its not his fault. Yes I said it. Who do we blame? Im going to be the one to say there is an elephant in the room and he goes by the name of Kevin Gilbride. Run of the mill, Madden video game basic offense would be a compliment to our style of offense. Im not saying we need to start running the read option. All we need is some change. Lets face it guys, some of these plays are still the same from the 2007 season.

Where to begin with a change in a style of offense you might ask? It starts woth the guys up front. Lets get some new blocking schemes and confuse the d-line of opponents. Another wise choice would be thinking about becoming a run first team. For that we would need some new running backs, some all purpose guys that can do anything instead of one that runs, one to block, and one to catch passes. But thats a totally different story. The issue of the day is the coaching. Becoming a run first team sets up Eli’s favorite play action where he feels most at ease.

That leads me to my next point. We have an all star recieving core. Why are these guys running such simple routes? They need to show the defenses a little more than a curl or a slant. Lets throw the entire offensive playbook out.

This all continues to circle back to one man. Kevin Gilbride, its time to take a ride. You dont have to go home but you have to get the hell out of here.

Gilbride Take A Ride was written by Guest blogger Tom Bossman Please leave feedback in the comment field below, I would love to know what you think.

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NFC East Predictions 2013

James Doino — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 15:09:48 +0000

NFC East Predictions 2013

Can you smell it? Can you feel that electricity coursing through your veins?

If you are a die hard fan like me, you know exactly what I’m talking about. For those of us that BLEED BIG BLUE there is a sour taste in our mouths from last season. The way that last month of the season ended has not sat well with me at all, and I’m sure it has not been easy for all of you as well.

Two years ago 9-7 got us to the playoffs, where we made another magical run to ring number four. Last year 9-7 left us on the outside looking in and wondering what might have been. I know I look back and say what if all the time.

What if the GIANTS run the ball that night in Philadelphia and Ramses Barden doesn’t get that terrible offensive pass interference call? We would have finished 10-6 and won another Super Bowl right? Wrong.

Bottom line in the NFL these days is that the talent is so even throughout the league, for the most part, sorry JETS fans, that a game early in the season can have ramifications come week 17. Every blown game, every mental breakdown, every missed opportunity is almost guaranteed to come back and haunt you because no one is running away with this division.

I’ve read all the so called ”experts” and what they are saying about the NFC East. All I hear is Redskins this and Cowboys that. RGKnee and Redskins. Tony Romo and the Cowboys. It’s their division to lose says all the tabloids and TV stations.

Here is the reality Giants fans, see I am BIG BLUE all day long, but I pride myself on not only knowing the Giants, but knowing the game of football.

You can make a case in my opinion for the Cowboys, the Redskins and our G-Men to win the division now, but the odds are this is all coming down to week 17…again. One team is going 10-6, the other 9-7 and the third will most likely be 8-8. You can flip a coin to decide which team finishes where and when all is said and done there will most likely be one game, or one play that we can point to that either puts us in the playoffs or has us watching again.

But this is BLEED BIG BLUE right? So let’s make a case for our GMEN,

Here are some thoughts on our division, team by team.

Eagles – Are they even worth mentioning here? Yes. Chip Kelly’s offense should bring some excitement early in the season. Vick in that offense will make some plays and with Lesean McCoy, who looks great this preseason and Desean Jackson the Eagles will be competitive and score some points. The downside for Philly is this, they are horrendous on defense and Michael Vick is careless with the football even if he can stay healthy.

Eagles finish 6-10 and last place in the NFC East.

Redskins – I’m not drinking the Kool-Aid on this one and for one reason only. RGKNEE.
I’m not sold at all. I think a lot of what the Redskins did last year was due the read option and the defenses inability to figure out who had the ball. That’s why RGKnee completed a high percentage of passes last year, and Alfred Morris ran through defenses. It was the offense they ran, their ability to keep defenses off balance.

Two reasons that doesn’t happen this year.

Adapt or die: Defenses catch up eventually. It happened to the Run n Shoot offense and the Wildcat, pick a gimmick any gimmick, they don’t last. I’ve seen interviews and have read many articles about defensive coordinators and coaches reaching out to college coaches this off season. Why? They want to know how do they stop the read option? The answer has been unanimous. You hit the QB, whether he has the ball or not. Then on the next play, you hit him again and when the next play comes you hit him harder. Punish the QB, cut off the head and the body dies, which leads us to number 2…

2. RGKNEE – Ok, let me start by saying this, RGIII is a tremendous talent and one of the most dangerous players in the league with the ball in his hands. But does anyone else feel that the knee brace he will be wearing for the entire season might as well be a bulls-eye for opposing defenses? I do. If the way to beat the read option is to pound the QB, how long does RGKnee last this year? Can he take the punishment coming his way? Both physically and mentally he will be tested this year. Put it this way, if you take away his ability to run the football the advantage goes to the defense, can he adapt without those receivers running free and Alfred Morris not finding as many lanes to run through because the main threat of that offense, RGIII’s knee is not capable of doing what it did last year?

Redskins finish 8-8 and in 3rd place.

Cowboys — We’ve all heard this one before and it’s almost become a punch line now among us NFC EAST fans no matter who your team is. This is the Cowboys year. I laughed just writing that. Are the Cowboys a talented team that can very likely make a run this year? Yes. Will they? Well that depends on one man. Tony Romo. Can he make plays when it counts, in December and in the 4th quarter? The talent around him is scary. DeMarco Murray is healthy and should be ready to carry the run game. Dez Bryant looks poised to have a huge season and is a game breaker. Miles Austin and Jason Witten are perfect compliments and the defense should be much better this year with Monte Kiffin calling the shots, but in the end it will come down to Romo. If Tony can stop making those terrible decisions that Cowboys fans still have nightmares about, this team can be very dangerous and even a Super Bowl contender. Remember, Romo and the Cowboys had the ball with a chance to go down and score and take the division from the Redskins last year in week 17 and on the very first play of that drive Romo throws a interception. If seeing is believing, then we need to see Romo stop making such terrible decisions with the ball in crucial moments to truly believe the Cowboys can contend for a championship. The Jury is still out.

Cowboys finish 9-7 and make the playoffs via the wild card.

Giants — I honestly think this is Coughlin’s last season as coach and I feel like the veterans on the team sense it as well. If the Giants fall flat on their faces like they did last season that would make 4 out of the last 5 years out of the playoffs. Yes, we have a 2 Super Bowl wins in 7 seasons but as you all know the NFL is not about looking back, it’s about moving forward, and with no playoff appearance this year the Giants would face a serious quagmire at years end. So why do I bring this up? Cause motivation fuels our Giants. This team has always played great with their back to wall and like feces when they are praised and told how good they are. I think Tom has another run in him and the Giants are talented enough to be hosting the Super Bowl at MetLife stadium this year in more ways then just one. The key to the season in my opinion is very simple. Show up every week for 17 weeks. If you remember last year, we went into San Francisco and took apart the 49ers, the game was never close, we dominated them from start to finish. The 49ers were a play away from winning the Super Bowl last year. What does that tell us? We can play with anyone…any week…anywhere. But, we also know that this team is more than capable of laying eggs during the course of the 17 week season… The Eagles game in Philly was tragic and the losses to the Ravens and Falcons left us flabbergasted and befuddled, for lack of better words. So why do I think this year will be different?

While I feel the other teams in our division will come flying out of the gates early this year, I think our Giants are built to get better as the season moves towards December.
And look for the players to rally around their beloved coach for one more magical playoff run.

Giants finish 10-6 and win the NFC East.

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