THE New York Giants Thread

[GiantFisch]

With a close 17-16 win over the Ravens in their first pre-season game last night, hearby declare THE New York Giants thread.

Here there will be much cheering for the Giants for victory, cursing Luke Petitgout for holding/offsides/false start penalties, and many jokes about Jared Lorenzen's wideouts (and we don't mean receivers).

Enjoy~!

8/14 Crucial Update! Schedule!
Format: Date, Time Network Opponent
Capital letters = Giants are the home team

PRE-SEASON
Friday, 8/11 8:00 PM WNBC at Ravens WIN 17-16
Thursday, 8/17 8:00 PM FOX CHIEFS WIN 17-0
Friday, 8/25 8:00 PM WCBS at Jets WIN 13-7
Thursday, 8/31 7:30 PM WNBC PATRIOTS WIN 31-23

GIANTS end the preseason 4-0

REGULAR SEASON

Sunday, 9/10 8:15 PM NBC COLTS LOSS 26-21
Sunday, 9/17 1:00 PM FOX at Eagles WIN 30-24 (OT)
Sunday, 9/24 4:15 PM FOX at Seahawks LOSS 42-30
Sunday, 10/1 BYE WEEK
Sunday, 10/8 1:00 PM FOX REDSKINS WIN 19-3
Sunday, 10/15 1:00 PM FOX at Falcons WIN 27-14
Monday, 10/23 8:30 PM ESPN at Cowboys WIN 36-22
Sunday, 10/29 1:00 PM FOX BUCCANEERS WIN 17-3
Sunday, 11/5 1:00 PM CBS TEXANS WIN 14-10
Sunday, 11/12 1:00 PM FOX BEARS LOSS 20-38
Monday, 11/20 8:30 PM ESPN at Jaguars LOSS 10-26
Sunday, 11/26 1:00 PM FOX at Titans LOSS 21-24
Sunday, 12/3 1:00 PM FOX COWBOYS LOSS 20-23
Sunday, 12/10 1:00 PM FOX at Panthers WIN 27-13
Sunday, 12/17 1:00 PM FOX EAGLES LOSS 22-36
Sunday, 12/24 1:00 PM FOX SAINTS LOSS 30-7
Saturday, 12/30 8:00 PM NFLN at Redskins WIN 34-28

Regular Season Record: 8-8
THE GIANTS SECURE A PLAYOFF BERTH. Playoff schedule forthcoming...

SUNDAY, 1/7, 4:30 PM FOX at Eagles Game Thread Here

[klingsor]

If Lorenzen makes it, is he an option as QB on third or fourth and 1 or less?

[GiantFisch]

Originally Posted by klingsor

If Lorenzen makes it, is he an option as QB on third or fourth and 1 or less?

He'll likely remain as the third string quarterback behind Hasselback and Manning. He's not very good and didn't look so good last night. Needless to say, the only option I want to see him is at starter in a food eating contest against Tony Siragusa on the sidelines.

[owens81]

you have a female as your Qb. Dont get excited about winning a preseason game when your starters didnt play well.this year you guys finally have a tough schedule, i gurantee you, you guys will be fighting the eagles for the cellar. lets go cowboys baby

[klingsor]

Originally Posted by owens81

you have a female as your Qb. Dont get excited about winning a preseason game when your starters didnt play well.this year you guys finally have a tough schedule, i gurantee you, you guys will be fighting the eagles for the cellar. lets go cowboys baby

Who's getting excited about winning a preseason game?

First team got outplayed by the Ravens' first team.

No significant injuries was the best news.

[inSTAALed]

Hopefully your starters play better than that when the regular season rolls around...

[jBuds]

Originally Posted by inSTAALed

Hopefully your starters play better than that when the regular season rolls around...

Did Tiki play?

[inSTAALed]

I didn't catch the first quarter so I'm not positive. I don't recall seeing him in the 2nd quarter or 2nd half.

[jBuds]

Originally Posted by inSTAALed

I didn't catch the first quarter so I'm not positive. I don't recall seeing him in the 2nd quarter or 2nd half.

I tuned in at the beginning of the 2nd quarter, and everyone normal was in, except for Tiki and maybe Shockey. I saw Eli, Plax, Jacobs, etc.

[inSTAALed]

I didn't catch anything until the 5:40 mark of the 2nd.

[GiantFisch]

I only caught some of the first team play; but it's the very first game of the pre-season. If the starters looked poorly in the fourth and final pre-season game, I'd be worried. For the first game, it's not nearly as intense and everyone on the field knows it's all about the backups, rookies, and not-ready-for-prime-time players to get a role.

[klingsor]

Tiki and Strahan were healthy scratches.

Snee, Arrington, Shockey and Emmons didn't play due to injuries,

And you're right GiantFisch, it's not indicative of much except to the coaching staff.

[inSTAALed]

Originally Posted by klingsor

Tiki and Strahan were healthy scratches.

Snee, Arrington, Shockey and Emmons didn't play due to injuries,

And you're right GiantFisch, it's not indicative of much except to the coaching staff.

What about fans who want to see the future of their team?

[GiantFisch]

Originally Posted by inSTAALed

What about fans who want to see the future of their team?

Well, Mattias Kiwanuka looked pretty good, rushing Kyle Boller quite a bit and getting a few sacks.

You'll probably see him as a third or fourth DE on the main squad, giving some relief to Strahan in games - who is awesome, but isn't getting any younger.

[klingsor]

Originally Posted by inSTAALed

What about fans who want to see the future of their team?

That goes without saying. (a lame excuse on my part for not saying it.)