Four Ways the New York Giants Can Add Some Much-Needed Punch

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Published: January 3, 2010

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... Defensive and Offensive Tackles, the Giants, in other words, do not lack talent at critical positions.  Instead, they are severely mismanaged. 

Consider three critical areas which merely require simple adjustments: 

First, the running game is most indicative of this core problem.  Brandon Jacobs is a battering ram with deceptive speed.  Amad Bradshaw is a scatback with deceptive power.  Each looks like how they’re supposed to be used. However, the Giants' offensive coordinator Kevin (Killdrive) Gilbride has reversed their roles at times.

Second, the passing game is completely unimaginative.  Steve Smith, Mario Manningham (when he manages to hold onto the ball), and Hakeem Nicks are not Plaxico Burress. 

These wide receivers thrive on misdirection, crossing routes, etc.  Let Kevin Boss chip a DE, then run over the middle for a quick gain. Boss would thrive like Jason Witten of Dallas.  Do that a few times and then that’ll free up BOTH the run...

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Four Ways the New York Giants Can Add Some Much-Needed Punch

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for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: January 3, 2010

commentComment        

... Defensive and Offensive Tackles, the Giants, in other words, do not lack talent at critical positions.  Instead, they are severely mismanaged. 

Consider three critical areas which merely require simple adjustments: 

First, the running game is most indicative of this core problem.  Brandon Jacobs is a battering ram with deceptive speed.  Amad Bradshaw is a scatback with deceptive power.  Each looks like how they’re supposed to be used. However, the Giants' offensive coordinator Kevin (Killdrive) Gilbride has reversed their roles at times.

Second, the passing game is completely unimaginative.  Steve Smith, Mario Manningham (when he manages to hold onto the ball), and Hakeem Nicks are not Plaxico Burress. 

These wide receivers thrive on misdirection, crossing routes, etc.  Let Kevin Boss chip a DE, then run over the middle for a quick gain. Boss would thrive like Jason Witten of Dallas.  Do that a few times and then that’ll free up BOTH the run...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com


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