BleedinBlue Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 BBView: Lots of 'bridge-jumping' from Giants fans thus far. I have been telling readers to calm down and let everything play out. Are you seeing the same thing, and what is your take on it? Pat: I have been seeing the same thing and in fact after seeing the same sentiments expressed by my readers in Letters to the Editor, I wrote this piece in hopes of calming people down. BBV: The most pleasant surprise for you in camp thus far? Pat: Henry! Henry! Henry! (Like you didn't already know that?) Why is he a surprise? Most rookies come in and are totally lost -it takes them days, if not weeks to find their groove. Hynoski, from what I've seen, seems to have found his groove and just to see how this kid goes about his work is very reassuring. BBV: It is difficult to assess line play in training camp. But ... any thoughts on what you have seen from the revamped offensive line thus far? Pat: Pretty hard to say so far because it just seems that if fluctuates each day. For instance, at one practice I saw Will Beatty have his way with Jason Pierre-Paul. In another, it was the opposite. I think it's too soon to tell and to be fair, we really have to see a game or two first. BBV: The tight end situation. Personally, I am not as concerned about it as some of the 'bridge-jumping' fans. What is your take on it? Pat: I'm not concerned about it either. I think people tend to fear the unknown-didn't people panic when Jeremy Shockey went down and some unknown rookie named Kevin Boss had to step up and take over? How did that work out? Fans need to remember that the Giants have an excellent tight ends position coach in Mike Pope. Seriously, this man has worked wonders with some marginal talent throughout his career, and I think he's going to whip the group he has into shape. I like Pascoe and I think he's going to be a lot better than people realize. Beckum is having a pretty good camp so far and if he transfers that into the games, then that's another problem resolved. Finally there is the fullback - what does that have to do with the tight ends? Well, remember all those failed short-yardage situations? One of the coaches once told me that if you have a good fullback that covers up a world of sins. And maybe it's just the summer heat, but I have visions of Pascoe and Hynoski crushing people in that running game, especially in short yardage. BBV: Antonio Pierce thought the Giants were 'passion-less' when he visited camp. How would you asses the mind-set of this team with all the stuff that has gone on thus far? Pat: First, let me say that I completely respect Pierce. In the short time he's been "one of us" he has done an absolutely fantastic job. With that said, I disagree with his assessment. For starters, he was at one practice and if I remember correctly, it was an early one with the team still kind of feeling their way around each other. Monday night I saw a lot of passion from the defense, particularly the defensive backs, who were all over the place making plays. With that said, I sometimes wonder if perhaps Pierce is trying to motivate his old team - once a Giant, always a Giant, as the saying goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 A passionless 2010 team turns into a passionless 2011 team? I can't believe it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I too am pumped for this Pascoe/Hynoski tandem in the blocking category. Sorry naysayers, I believe BIGBLUE will do well this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedinBlue Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 I too am pumped for this Pascoe/Hynoski tandem in the blocking category. Sorry naysayers, I believe BIGBLUE will do well this season! We should get a lot of yards on the ground with these two guys punching holes. And if we have a great ground game this year (as I suspect we will), the air game will prosper as well. Personally, I'm not at all worried because I love the team's focus on DEFENSE first. The offense will find points, but more importantly, we'll be able to stop high octane offenses. I love the idea of the Giants returning to their roots as a smash mouth football team built around the line with a primary focus on defense. And with Nicks, Manningham, Jacobs, and Bradshaw moving the ball downfield, we'll be putting points on the board. The only thing that worries me is injuries and hopefully, we've fixed our special teams play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 We should get a lot of yards on the ground with these two guys punching holes. And if we have a great ground game this year (as I suspect we will), the air game will prosper as well. Personally, I'm not at all worried because I love the team's focus on DEFENSE first. The offense will find points, but more importantly, we'll be able to stop high octane offenses. I love the idea of the Giants returning to their roots as a smash mouth football team built around the line with a primary focus on defense. And with Nicks, Manningham, Jacobs, and Bradshaw moving the ball downfield, we'll be putting points on the board. The only thing that worries me is injuries and hopefully, we've fixed our special teams play. Yeah, my only real concern is special teams. And LB a too, just not as much as Sp. teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStroud Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 We should get a lot of yards on the ground with these two guys punching holes. And if we have a great ground game this year (as I suspect we will), the air game will prosper as well. Personally, I'm not at all worried because I love the team's focus on DEFENSE first. The offense will find points, but more importantly, we'll be able to stop high octane offenses. I love the idea of the Giants returning to their roots as a smash mouth football team built around the line with a primary focus on defense. And with Nicks, Manningham, Jacobs, and Bradshaw moving the ball downfield, we'll be putting points on the board. The only thing that worries me is injuries and hopefully, we've fixed our special teams play. I could not agree with you more.....you nailed it This team has the foundation, and potential of a SB Champion.........actually achieving that is very very difficult but as we saw in 2007 hardly impossible as for not signing Burress and Smith............we did the right thing, and for sentimental reasons it irked people you dont want to be toss all your eggs in one basket with a guy fresh out of 2 yrs in the hole and another guy with a bum knee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I too am pumped for this Pascoe/Hynoski tandem in the blocking category. Sorry naysayers, I believe BIGBLUE will do well this season! If the Giants deny the Eagles trip to the SB, then the season is a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I could not agree with you more.....you nailed it This team has the foundation, and potential of a SB Champion.........actually achieving that is very very difficult but as we saw in 2007 hardly impossible as for not signing Burress and Smith............we did the right thing, and for sentimental reasons it irked people you dont want to be toss all your eggs in one basket with a guy fresh out of 2 yrs in the hole and another guy with a bum knee He wasnt in the hole. He was in general population working out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 If the Giants deny the Eagles trip to the SB, then the season is a success. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 If the Giants deny the Eagles trip to the SB in the NFC Championship Game, then the season is a success. Fixed... I refueling to measure our success based on how we play one other team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStroud Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 He wasnt in the hole. He was in general population working out. Sorry "General Population" eating baloney sandwiches........LOL Listen I wish him and Tiki the best.....I honestly think Tiki has a better chance of a comeback if someone gives him a shot Plaxico was on the wane when he shot himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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