jranieli Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Al4bripNqwr5CuUJE6CSKo2P2bYF?slug=ap-nflrdp&prov=ap&type=lgns It’s the opening of the preseason, so neither the Carolina Panthers nor the New York Giants will be revealing any top secrets when they meet Monday night. Both teams might be even more cautious and secretive than usual at the Meadowlands because they also meet Dec. 27, the penultimate week of the regular season. Sure, that’s eons away, but the less they show to each other now the better; a lot could be at stake in the NFC two days after Christmas. While such key players as Giants quarterback Eli Manning(notes) and defensive end Osi Umenyiora(notes), plus Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams(notes) and Carolina tackle Jordan Gross(notes) should get onto the field in the nationally televised game, they will make cameo appearances. The real stuff begins Sept. 13. ADVERTISEMENT The Giants need to sort out their receiving corps, which is minus the regulars who helped them win the 2008 Super Bowl: Plaxico Burress(notes) and Amani Toomer(notes). They drafted Hakeem Nicks(notes) in the first round and he figures to get showcased this month. “I feel like we have as much talent as we have ever had,” said David Tyree(notes), remembered for his remarkable helmet catch during the winning drive over the Patriots in that Super Bowl, the one Burress capped with the winning TD reception. “The issue is the inexperience at the position.” Even players who have been in the league for a while, such as Steve Smith, Sinorice Moss(notes) and Domenik Hixon(notes), remain somewhat raw. Tight end Kevin Boss(notes) is in a similar situation. “We all have something to prove, so as a group it helps a lot because every time you get the opportunity you are trying to take it to the next level,” Moss said. “So whatever chance you get, short pass, deep pass, you are trying to do something with it. It is putting the edge on us to go over the top in whatever you do.” Carolina has some worries on the defensive line, particularly at tackle, where Maake Kemoeatu’s(notes) season-ending torn Achilles’ tendon left a big hole. The injury left the Panthers with Nick Hayden(notes), who has two games of NFL experience, as a starter, backed up by undrafted rookie Marlon Favorite. Middle linebacker Jon Beason(notes) is campaigning for help. “It’s been tough,” Beason said. “They’re going up against probably the best run offensive line in the league, so it’s hard to see what they can do because those guys are so good. “Last year, Maake was down, Damione (Lewis) got hurt during that Giants game, and you had young guys like Nick Hayden step up and play well at times. We feel good about the young guys, but we definitely need to get a veteran guy in there.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Finally Giants football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 http://sports.yahoo....ov=ap&type=lgns thanks for starting this thread I literally just got home in the nick of time to watch 12 hour days all week LET'S GO G-MEN ............what no flex smiley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 We get to see our D first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 im iffy on the uniforms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 DEFENSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Nice return Manningham. Now time to see what Eli and his WRs can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 thanks for starting this thread I literally just got home in the nick of time to watch 12 hour days all week LET'S GO G-MEN ............what no flex smiley? No new smiley's until the new Giants skin is unveiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 MARIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Giant Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Rangers in the heart of a pennant race, Giants back on TV. We're entering the best time of year fellows. Love seeing those blue unis back on the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Giant Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Tom in mid season pissed off mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Giant Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Looks like Eli and manningham are building a chemistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 One nice catch by Manningham, one bad one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Kehl has some speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaNJ Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Illegle formation... what the ass fuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 One nice catch by Manningham, one bad one. is there such a think as a bad catch? :lol: ok ok I know you meant bad drop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Theres that pressure. OSI!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 STRAHAN ON THE SIDELINES Man Could you even imagine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaNJ Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 D looks fast, but they need these games to work on some tackling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 I want to see this 5-1-5 defense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Glad to see Osi back, spilled my beer everywhere seeing him strip the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Manning looking calm even with backup O-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 nice catch by jacobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Theres that rumblin bumblin Jacobs, looking forward to seeing that all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I am so sick about hearing this replacing Burress Bullshit Nice catch by Jacobs.................... WOW better run Nice to see Jacobs Catch a pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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