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Post by Roosevelt on Aug 16, 2019 9:37:47 GMT -5
1. Da first of two games in 2019 against da Bears.
The New York Giants, who defeated the Jets in their opener, return home in Preseason Week 2 to host the Chicago Bears on Friday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at MetLife Stadium. The two teams last met on Dec. 2, 2018, when the Giants earned a 30-27 overtime win. They will see each other again in Week 12 of the regular season at Soldier Field.
2. Expect more snaps from Manning and Jones.
Between a quick three-and-out and a 59-minute weather delay, quarterbacks Eli Manning and Daniel Jones didn’t see as many snaps as were planned last week. While all four quarterbacks are expected to play again, coach Pat Shurmur hopes to get more than one series each from the top two quarterbacks on the depth chart. 3. Jones looks to build off strong NFL debut. The sixth overall pick completed all five of his passes for 67 yards and a touchdown against the Jets, causing many in the sports world to overreact. Coming out of the game, Shurmur had a message for those people: “slow your roll.” Unsurprisingly, Jones didn’t get too high after the game – sound familiar? – but admitted it did build some confidence. “I think for everyone, it’s just to build off what we’ve done, what we did in that first game, and what we've done since then, and kind of taking the next step as a team,” Jones said of his hopes for week two. “I think with each group, it’s just building off what we’ve done.” 4. Injury report.
Among those “probably not” playing, according to Shurmur, are linebacker Alec Ogletree (calf) and cornerbacks DeAndre Baker (knee) and Sam Beal (hamstring). Earlier in the week, wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo tore an Achilles tendon and was placed on injured reserve. 5. This week’s roster moves.
Waived/injured: TE Isaiah Searight (hip). Waived: DE Alex Jenkins, P Ryan Anderson. Signed: TE Jake Powell, DB Terrell Sinkfield. Claimed off waivers: P Johnny Townsend. 6. Tate’s suspension upheld.
The NFL announced Tuesday that wide receiver Golden Tate has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. Tate, who said he took a fertility drug that included a substance banned by the league, had appealed the ruling and appeared at a hearing last week. The effort was unsuccessful. “It’s very frustrating,” Tate said. “I have no problem with accepting the punishment. I’m responsible for what’s put into my body, ultimately. The tough thing I am dealing with is I’m letting down a lot of people – my family, the guys in the locker room, the people in the organization that brought me here. That’s kind of what’s been crushing me with this whole situation. I’m taking it day by day. The Giants have been overly supportive of this situation and worked with me throughout. I’m just ready to move on and get back to playing football.”
7. WR Jones is stepping up; not just another “camp body.”
With Tate out for the first four weeks and Corey Coleman sidelined for the year with a torn ACL, veteran TJ Jones is looking at 2019 as a big opportunity. Signed a few days into camp, he has impressed in practice and the preseason opener when he led the team in receiving yards and caught a touchdown. “If you come in leaving here, just a camp body, then that’s what you put out on film,” Jones said. He has done the opposite.
8. Rookie linebackers are making waves.
Ryan Connelly, a fifth-round draft choice, and Jake Carlock, an undrafted free agent, have been turning heads in camp. Connelly made five tackles in the preseason opener and has been bumped up in Ogletree’s absence. Carlock, meanwhile, is a converted safety from Long Island and recorded a sack, in addition to a 59-yard pick-six, in his NFL debut.
9. Roster push continues.
After the Bears game, the Giants finish out the preseason on the road against the Bengals and Patriots. Then it’s time for final roster decisions. Clubs must reduce rosters to a maximum of 53 players by 4 p.m. on Aug. 31. Teams can establish a practice squad of 10 players starting the next day. 10. Mara gave a state of the team address.
The Giants have won eight games over the past two seasons, five of which came in 2018 in the first year of the current regime. With two full drafts and free agency cycles under their belts, general manager Dave Gettleman and coach Pat Shurmur have rebuilt the roster. Team president John Mara said he is encouraged by what they’ve done, especially to the offensive line and the feel of the locker room. But what defines success this year? “I want to feel like at the end of the season we’re moving in the right direction,” Mara said. “I’m not going to say it has to be a minimum number of games that we have to win, or we have to make the playoffs. I want to feel when I’m walking off the field after the last game of the season, whenever that is, that this franchise is headed in the right direction. That’s, to me, the most important thing.”
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2019 10:54:46 GMT -5
1st rule in this house on game day. EVERYBODY flies the colors.
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Post by Kruunch on Aug 16, 2019 10:55:42 GMT -5
Sam Beal must be on a first name basis in the trainers room. Guy is always hurt..
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Post by TCHOF on Aug 16, 2019 10:57:17 GMT -5
Wonder if Slayton will play? Will probably hold him out for one more game.
Anxious to see if he can be a legit deep threat for us
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Post by Bigjeep on Aug 16, 2019 11:03:08 GMT -5
We are un-defeated!
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Post by bluejayc on Aug 16, 2019 11:17:29 GMT -5
5. This week’s roster moves.
Waived/injured: TE Isaiah Searight (hip). Waived: DE Alex Jenkins, P Ryan Anderson. Signed: TE Jake Powell, DB Terrell Sinkfield. Claimed off waivers: P Johnny Townsend.
And so ends the "Legend of Isaiah Searight".....Jonas's relative. Ha!!! Who added this tidbit? - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonas_Seawright"Jonas Seawright became a fan favorite on the Giants.com message board. While most fans never expected him to make a major impact in the trenches, 'The Legend of Jonas Seawright'thread is one of fond memories for Giants.com message boarders for its witty bon mots, many done in the 'Chuck Norris...' motif."
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Post by scoostraw on Aug 16, 2019 11:46:58 GMT -5
Let's get this show on the road.
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Post by Fletch842 on Aug 16, 2019 12:01:23 GMT -5
Fbomb, I agree with that rule 110%!!
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Post by giantlegacy on Aug 16, 2019 12:40:05 GMT -5
Wonder if Slayton will play? Will probably hold him out for one more game. Anxious to see if he can be a legit deep threat for us So far the indications is that he is a go.. Let's hope he plays..
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Post by giantlegacy on Aug 16, 2019 12:41:16 GMT -5
5. This week’s roster moves.
Waived/injured: TE Isaiah Searight (hip). Waived: DE Alex Jenkins, P Ryan Anderson. Signed: TE Jake Powell, DB Terrell Sinkfield. Claimed off waivers: P Johnny Townsend.
And so ends the "Legend of Isaiah Searight".....Jonas's relative. Ha!!! Who added this tidbit? - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonas_Seawright"Jonas Seawright became a fan favorite on the Giants.com message board. While most fans never expected him to make a major impact in the trenches, 'The Legend of Jonas Seawright'thread is one of fond memories for Giants.com message boarders for its witty bon mots, many done in the 'Chuck Norris...' motif." Wait what? *checks Wiki* OMG!
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Post by TheAnalyst on Aug 16, 2019 12:49:35 GMT -5
Wonder if Slayton will play? Will probably hold him out for one more game. Anxious to see if he can be a legit deep threat for us So far the indications is that he is a go.. Let's hope he plays.. If he is a go, he will definitly play.
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Post by giantlegacy on Aug 16, 2019 14:50:53 GMT -5
So far the indications is that he is a go.. Let's hope he plays.. If he is a go, he will definitly play. Unfortunately my "enthusiasm" about this game was ruined by the Bears keeping nost of their starters out...I wanted to see our o line tested...... Alas At least next week vs Cincy with a rookie coach they wont be holding back starters as there is probably intense competition for many starting jobs,and they still have a good D line ......so...
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Post by SG88 on Aug 16, 2019 16:23:18 GMT -5
It is the main game on NFLN and I will be watching somewhere in Orange County in about 95 minutes while waiting out this horrible traffic.
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Post by giantlegacy on Aug 16, 2019 16:38:38 GMT -5
It is the main game on NFLN and I will be watching somewhere in Orange County in about 95 minutes while waiting out this horrible traffic. I'm in Chicago so I might just watch it somewhere so I can comment on the few places i post at in real.time
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Post by TheAnalyst on Aug 16, 2019 16:47:20 GMT -5
What are we drinking tonight fellas?
Besides Bear blood.
And do we have to say I told you so if Eli stinks it up again?
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Post by Kruunch on Aug 16, 2019 17:10:42 GMT -5
What are we drinking tonight fellas? Besides Bear blood. And do we have to say I told you so if Eli stinks it up again? I always have Heineken in the fridge. So I’ll down 12 of those before I get the night started. If Eli stinks it up against a Bears team that’s sitting most of their starters that will be a problem.
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Post by EliDaGoat713 on Aug 16, 2019 17:27:18 GMT -5
I want to see Jones scrambling and go through his reads. I want to see the o-line gel as well as the defense.
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Post by Fletch842 on Aug 16, 2019 17:50:33 GMT -5
What are we drinking tonight fellas? Besides Bear blood. And do we have to say I told you so if Eli stinks it up again? I always have Heineken in the fridge. So I’ll down 12 of those before I get the night started. If Eli stinks it up against a Bears team that’s sitting most of their starters that will be a problem. I opened a bottle of Cianti with dinner. It's going down frighteningly easy.
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Post by McCherry on Aug 16, 2019 17:53:29 GMT -5
Lots of injuries around the league now, let's not add to that news.
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Post by SG88 on Aug 16, 2019 17:58:36 GMT -5
What are we drinking tonight fellas? Besides Bear blood. And do we have to say I told you so if Eli stinks it up again? I have to drive home later, so I will be overloading on lemonade.
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Post by SG88 on Aug 16, 2019 17:59:56 GMT -5
It is the main game on NFLN and I will be watching somewhere in Orange County in about 95 minutes while waiting out this horrible traffic. I'm in Chicago so I might just watch it somewhere so I can comment on the few places i post at in real.time Cool
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Post by allnygin on Aug 16, 2019 18:11:46 GMT -5
I'd like to see Jones get some major work in tonight. HE needs to see pressures, he needs to see coverages, he has to learn this stuff. the more he's on the field and learnign the better.
I also want to see what this DLINE can do.
Anyone else feel like this is the first preseason in awhile they actually are interested in?
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Post by Fletch842 on Aug 16, 2019 18:18:15 GMT -5
I opened a bottle of Cianti with dinner. It's going down frighteningly easy. ..........dinner?????????? ordered a few rolls from the one good sushi place in the area that delivers. Cianti seemed appropriate.
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Post by DMighty on Aug 16, 2019 18:19:20 GMT -5
The only thing i looking forward to is Daniel Jones. Ultimately, he is holding the cards to the franchise, Not Eli Manning lets go blue!!
Drinking you asked..... Basil Hayden for me, Wine for the lady
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Post by dvision on Aug 16, 2019 18:21:18 GMT -5
What are we drinking tonight fellas? Besides Bear blood. And do we have to say I told you so if Eli stinks it up again? Guiness and some Johnny Black... What's the percentage the first drive is a 3 and out with Eli checking to a draw on 3rd and long against the Bears backups?
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Post by DMighty on Aug 16, 2019 18:22:41 GMT -5
What are we drinking tonight fellas? Besides Bear blood. And do we have to say I told you so if Eli stinks it up again? Guiness and some Johnny Black... What's the percentage the first drive is a 3 and out with Eli checking to a draw on 3rd and long against the Bears backups? Im going to say 20%. Think they will try and throw 3+ yards downfield.
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Post by DMighty on Aug 16, 2019 18:24:36 GMT -5
any of you guys think Eli is feeling pressure? Lets say
Eli goes 6 for 13 for 59 yards teams scores 3 points Jones goes 11 for 17 for 130 teams scores 10 points
Does eli get any closer to the bench?
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Post by allnygin on Aug 16, 2019 18:27:38 GMT -5
any of you guys think Eli is feeling pressure? Lets say Eli goes 6 for 13 for 59 yards teams scores 3 points Jones goes 11 for 17 for 130 teams scores 10 points Does eli get any closer to the bench? No, but if he does that poorly against back up bears players it might start having the coaching staff start to question. He should do well tonight.
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Post by EliDaGoat713 on Aug 16, 2019 18:28:06 GMT -5
any of you guys think Eli is feeling pressure? Lets say Eli goes 6 for 13 for 59 yards teams scores 3 points Jones goes 11 for 17 for 130 teams scores 10 points Does eli get any closer to the bench? If Jones does it against the second team defense, no.
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Post by allnygin on Aug 16, 2019 18:29:21 GMT -5
any of you guys think Eli is feeling pressure? Lets say Eli goes 6 for 13 for 59 yards teams scores 3 points Jones goes 11 for 17 for 130 teams scores 10 points Does eli get any closer to the bench? If Jones does it against the second team defense, no. They're both up against second/third team defense. Nagy has most of his starters out for the game.
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