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Missing Playoffs Would Allow Giants To Rebuild

Submitted by Eric Handler, Dec 20, 2007 13:25

Dear Mr. Smith,

Let me discuss the things I agree with first. Eli Manning may not be the answer and very well might just be a below average quarterback. In footbal, to a large extent, you go as far as your quarterback will take you. If this is true, the Giants will not be able to get to the next level and should get someone who can take them there (I know it is easier said than done with salry cap issues). Next, I never thought Tom Coughlin was a good choice as coach and would still like the Giants to fire him and get someone better. The Giants have a very good , young offensive line. They have two running backs averaging almost five yards a carry with basically the same rushing yards as Tiki Barber had last year (clearly not as good out of the backfield in the passing game.) Plaxico Burress is a very talented receiver when healthy. The two young receivers you mentioned look like they will be good. Shockey is a good tight end who has done more blocking in this offense. Amani Toomer is still good ( even considering sunday), but will not be around for long. Eli absolutely has enough in the ten men surrounding him. The defense leads the league in sacks, is ranked seventh in total defense and clearly has playmakers (they still could use some help in the secondary). The Giants are young overall, in good shape related to contracts, have good overall talent, so to say they need "radical" changes and to "rebuild" is simply not true. What they probably need most is a new coach and possibly a new quarterback. Thank You, Eric Handler

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The article isn't totally off base, but REBUILDING, thats just crazy. As many people have pointed out the Giants are... [MORE]

BCReed

Dec 21, 2007 07:03

This is one of the youngest teams in the league. They have barely played together 2-3 years. Among the 'newbies:'... [MORE]

ChaChing

Dec 20, 2007 17:05

This is one of the youngest teams in the league. Manning's in his 3rd full year of starting, Shockey about... [MORE]

ChaChing

Dec 20, 2007 15:29

I felt from the beginning he was overrated.His last name boasted him up on the draft boards.I have said all... [MORE]

Chuck miller

Dec 20, 2007 14:47

Dear Mr. Smith, Let me discuss the things I agree with first. Eli Manning may not be the answer and...

Eric Handler

Dec 20, 2007 13:25

D Ward in the backfield shows what a back with some speed can do...if he could have stayed healthy, I'm... [MORE]

smitty

Dec 20, 2007 09:37

You do not know if a football is stuffed with feathers or blow up with Helium. Please do not judge... [MORE]

bcili

Dec 20, 2007 09:27

whether or not they make the playoffs coughlin must go as the giants with him will continue to be mediocre.... [MORE]

elwig

Dec 20, 2007 08:48

Aging and injury prone offensive talent has been a major component of the NY Giants late season atrophy in the... [MORE]

Serge Marinkovic MD

Dec 19, 2007 18:04

Really? Trade for Chad Pennington? Really? He will be 32 at the start of next season and he lost the... [MORE]

JayT

Dec 20, 2007 13:39

I agree, we have no chance in the playoffs short of a miracle. Eli needs to go.. Bring in Derrick... [MORE]

Jaytrod

Dec 19, 2007 14:34

The GIANTS have overachieved this season. This is a young team that is already heading in the right direction. They... [MORE]

Turkish

Dec 19, 2007 11:55

I agree with most of what Turkish said. To say this team needs to rebuild is what I would expect... [MORE]

Battfist

Dec 19, 2007 17:54

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