Lughead Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 The Giants will have linebacker Keith Bulluck back after the veteran missed three straight games with a toe injury. Bulluck adds a physical presence and experience to the defense. The Giants have been using three safeties together quite a bit in their defense and lining a safety up –- many times Deon Grant – at linebacker. With Bulluck back, the Giants can go with their base 4-3 defense on run plays and also use him and another linebacker in a 4-2-5 if needed. Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell said Bulluck’s addition changes “some” of his thinking with how much he will use his three-safety alignment. But Fewell loves mixing it up and he has had success with his versatile safeties all on the field together. “We’ll do a number of different things just based on what the opponent will do but just having Keith back in and back in the huddle, it definitely helps us from a defensive standpoint,” Fewell said. Bulluck will help against a Dallas offense that is ranked third in total offense in the NFL and has Marion Barber and Felix Jones running the ball. “I think he can add physical play," head coach Tom Coughlin said. "With he and Jon (Goff) in there, I think we will have our best foot forward against the physical part of the run." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightFire Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 The Cowboys are not running the ball, yet, and I think are almost last. A 4-2-5 to stop Romo is going to be the best bet and can force him into mistakes. Also getting pressure will help that line get even more penalties. I don't think Garrett will be getting many HC job offers anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Fuck it, keep Bulluck on the bench and Grant on the field. Notice, we've won the last 3 games Bulluck was out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Fuck it, keep Bulluck on the bench and Grant on the field. Notice, we've won the last 3 games Bulluck was out.... I almost started a thread about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I almost started a thread about that I don't see how Bulluck has hurt us but seriously, Deon Grant has been a baller for us. So far a better signing then Antrel Rolle, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubeck Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Given how pass happy the league has become lately and the availability of tweener LB/Safety players it only seems logical that defenses would start to focus on defending against the pass more. I wouldn't be surprised if the 4-2-5 defense became more of a base style defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Will that be a few days before or after the wildcat becomes a standard offensive package? Given how pass happy the league has become lately and the availability of tweener LB/Safety players it only seems logical that defenses would start to focus on defending against the pass more. I wouldn't be surprised if the 4-2-5 defense became more of a base style defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphScott Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Stick Grant on that faggot Witten and make him squeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I love what Perry has been doing with Grant..a safety linebacker hybrid..its awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Stick Grant on that faggot Witten and make him squeal. Agreed. Or, pay the fine for our biggest, fastest non-starter to take his cocksucking head off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubeck Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Will that be a few days before or after the wildcat becomes a standard offensive package? Two entirely different scenarios. The wildcat was never seriously going to replace having a conventional QB behind center. A 4-2-5 defense with the fifth defensive back being a tweener LB/safety merely modifies the existing base 4-3 defense, it doesn't completely change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Having Bulluck ready to play is a great situation to be in. Not sure how often he'll see the field, especially considering the Cowboys run/pass ratio, which favors having better coverage guys in there. Lucky for the Giants, we've got safeties that are effective against the run, and can cover as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 best giants secondary Ive seen in a long time...maybe even the best Ive ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 These things work because you have the right players for it. Its the reason why the wildcat works in Miami, they have the players for it. Its the reason why our defense works for us and wouldn't work for Miami, we have the players for it. That tweener linebacker/safety has to be able to do two oddly hard to find things, cover and tackle. Quite a few linebackers can't cover a pass catching TE/RB. Plenty of safeties can't tackle. We've been very fortunate that our safeties have been solid tacklers this season. Particularly surprised with Rolle coming in on run support. Two entirely different scenarios. The wildcat was never seriously going to replace having a conventional QB behind center. A 4-2-5 defense with the fifth defensive back being a tweener LB/safety merely modifies the existing base 4-3 defense, it doesn't completely change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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