New York Giants Close Stadium, Season With a Whimper

By
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: December 28, 2009

commentComment        

... a grace period in which they are forgiven for most sins. It is safe to say that for the New York Giants, the grace period is over. 

After a 5-0 start, the Giants find themselves 8-7 with a meaningless week 17 game against the Vikings. After that, it's golf season.

What went wrong for the Giants on Sunday?  Let's look at my "Five Keys to Victory" for the answer to that:

1. Stop Steve Smith

Despite not playing most of the second half, Steve Smith of the Panthers caught five passes for 60 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown came on a play in which he brushed off what looked like a crushing hit from Michael Johnson and walked into the end zone for an easy score. It was later revealed that he broke his arm on this play. A broken arm, not the Giants defense, was the only thing that could stop Steve Smith.

But this one is on Bill Sheridan. Why is Kevin Dockery, a pretty good 4th CB, covering Steve Smith...

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


Comments