Post by brownelvis54 on Jan 20, 2022 22:12:48 GMT -5
I think the biggest thing that needs to be addressed going forward is who stays and who need to go. Building blocks, we have right now is limited IMO. The article lists some players I agree with. Then there are some I don't.
Offense
As you might suspect from the fact that the Giants have fielded one of the worst offenses in the NFL over the last two seasons, the cupboard is pretty bear when we look ahead on that side of the ball.
Cornerstones
Andrew Thomas - This is it, the lone “cornerstone” piece I could objectively come up with on offense. Thomas has made remarkable strides over the last two years, going from an abject disaster to start his rookie season to a solid, dependable tackle to end his sophomore season.
I agree.
Building blocks
Kadarius Toney - Toney comes with a big honkin’ caveat: I can not honestly say that I trust him — both to stay on the field and to consistently produce when he’s on it.
I kinda agree. Got to see him the entire season next year. Very disappointing rookie season to say the least.
Everything else is crap on offense.
Defense
Things are, predictably, much better on the defensive side of the ball than they are on the offensive side of the ball. Not only have the Giants invested more heavily on that side of the ball, but their investments have paid much better dividends than on the offensive side.
Cornerstones
James Bradberry - Pairing James Bradberry and Patrick Graham should probably go down as the Giants’ best move in recent memory. Bradberry fits what Graham wants to do on defense well and comes up with enough big plays to help offset the albatross of an offense the defense has to lug round.
Not sure about this one. Yes replacing your CB1 is very difficult. But cornerstone?
Building blocks
Azeez Ojulari and Quincy Roche - I’m going to package these two rookies together, because I think they’re in very similar position. Both have flashed brightly at points in the season and have made (potentially) game-changing plays. And both are the kind of player that every defense needs, but I also can’t help but feel as though both are more complementary pass rushers. I tend to think about the pass rush in the same way as I do pitching staffs in baseball. Every staff needs an “Ace” starter, a battery of relievers, and a closer. In the same way, I think every pass rush needs an alpha rusher (like Myles Garrett, Von Miller, Aaron Donald, T.J. Watt, or Chase Young), a good complementary rusher or two to capitalize on the attention paid to the “alpha,” and a pass rush specialist to bring on in obvious passing situations.
My thoughts on Azeez.
He is a very good player, I just don't see him as a game changer. If we can get one of the top 3 Edges to play across from Azeez, his numbers would definitely go up.
Xavier McKinney - I’m a good deal higher on the importance of the safety position to the defense as a whole, and McKinney is developing nicely in his second year. In particular, he’s shown improved ball skills (he leads the team in interceptions and is second in passes defensed) while not being burned too badly.
Love the guy. Another great 2nd round pick.
Dexter Lawrence II - Lawrence occupies an interesting place for me. He is capable of being disruptive, but is also capable of disappearing from games. Still, the fact that he is one of the most commonly double-teamed defensive tackles in the NFL while having a higher pass rush win rate than Leonard Williams is impressive and speaks to his raw physical skill set.
Not sure about this
Blake Martinez - I saved Martinez for last because I’m not sure how much longer he’ll be with the team. Maybe Jaylon Smith will make Martinez expendable, or the Giants will (finally) draft a young, athletic linebacker all their own. But for now it’s difficult to understate Martinez’s importance to the Giants’ defense. He isn’t flashy, and much of what he does goes unnoticed by the box score and commentators. But the importance of his football IQ, communication, and technique have been made evident by his absence.
I do like him but can be replaced.
Bradberry and Martinez could be cap casualties
HERE is the link to the article
www.bigblueview.com/2022/1/5/22868314/ny-giants-building-blocks-who-can-the-giants-count-on-for-2022-and-beyond
Offense
As you might suspect from the fact that the Giants have fielded one of the worst offenses in the NFL over the last two seasons, the cupboard is pretty bear when we look ahead on that side of the ball.
Cornerstones
Andrew Thomas - This is it, the lone “cornerstone” piece I could objectively come up with on offense. Thomas has made remarkable strides over the last two years, going from an abject disaster to start his rookie season to a solid, dependable tackle to end his sophomore season.
I agree.
Building blocks
Kadarius Toney - Toney comes with a big honkin’ caveat: I can not honestly say that I trust him — both to stay on the field and to consistently produce when he’s on it.
I kinda agree. Got to see him the entire season next year. Very disappointing rookie season to say the least.
Everything else is crap on offense.
Defense
Things are, predictably, much better on the defensive side of the ball than they are on the offensive side of the ball. Not only have the Giants invested more heavily on that side of the ball, but their investments have paid much better dividends than on the offensive side.
Cornerstones
James Bradberry - Pairing James Bradberry and Patrick Graham should probably go down as the Giants’ best move in recent memory. Bradberry fits what Graham wants to do on defense well and comes up with enough big plays to help offset the albatross of an offense the defense has to lug round.
Not sure about this one. Yes replacing your CB1 is very difficult. But cornerstone?
Building blocks
Azeez Ojulari and Quincy Roche - I’m going to package these two rookies together, because I think they’re in very similar position. Both have flashed brightly at points in the season and have made (potentially) game-changing plays. And both are the kind of player that every defense needs, but I also can’t help but feel as though both are more complementary pass rushers. I tend to think about the pass rush in the same way as I do pitching staffs in baseball. Every staff needs an “Ace” starter, a battery of relievers, and a closer. In the same way, I think every pass rush needs an alpha rusher (like Myles Garrett, Von Miller, Aaron Donald, T.J. Watt, or Chase Young), a good complementary rusher or two to capitalize on the attention paid to the “alpha,” and a pass rush specialist to bring on in obvious passing situations.
My thoughts on Azeez.
He is a very good player, I just don't see him as a game changer. If we can get one of the top 3 Edges to play across from Azeez, his numbers would definitely go up.
Xavier McKinney - I’m a good deal higher on the importance of the safety position to the defense as a whole, and McKinney is developing nicely in his second year. In particular, he’s shown improved ball skills (he leads the team in interceptions and is second in passes defensed) while not being burned too badly.
Love the guy. Another great 2nd round pick.
Dexter Lawrence II - Lawrence occupies an interesting place for me. He is capable of being disruptive, but is also capable of disappearing from games. Still, the fact that he is one of the most commonly double-teamed defensive tackles in the NFL while having a higher pass rush win rate than Leonard Williams is impressive and speaks to his raw physical skill set.
Not sure about this
Blake Martinez - I saved Martinez for last because I’m not sure how much longer he’ll be with the team. Maybe Jaylon Smith will make Martinez expendable, or the Giants will (finally) draft a young, athletic linebacker all their own. But for now it’s difficult to understate Martinez’s importance to the Giants’ defense. He isn’t flashy, and much of what he does goes unnoticed by the box score and commentators. But the importance of his football IQ, communication, and technique have been made evident by his absence.
I do like him but can be replaced.
Bradberry and Martinez could be cap casualties
HERE is the link to the article
www.bigblueview.com/2022/1/5/22868314/ny-giants-building-blocks-who-can-the-giants-count-on-for-2022-and-beyond