Archive for August, 2011

2011 Division Previews: NFC East

Jenkins Teaming Up With Cole In Philly: Scary 1. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) – Problems arise on the offensive line.  Inexperience makes for an unsettling crew of linebackers.  Yet, it’s quite certain the Eagles possess an abundance of talent; especially at the skilled positions.  Michael Vick’s ability to improvise makes his shaky front five less of [...]

Koets And Barden To PUP; Calhoun Waived/Injured

Adam Koets and Ramses Barden were placed on the Physically Unable To Perform list today, and wide receiver Duke Calhoun was waived/injured. Marvin Austin was placed on the IR. Koets and Barden, provided they’re healthy, will be able to play in Week 7.

Michael Vick Is a $100 Million Man: Is He Worth That, and Should The NFL Be Giving Out Such Contracts?

Michael Vick is about to be a rich man. Again. He has reportedly agreed to a 6 year extension with the Eagles worth up to $100 million, $40 million of that guaranteed. The two questions that immediately come to mind when hearing this news are: Is he worth the money? Should teams be giving out these contracts? My [...]

Jets Beat Giants 17-3 In Battle of New York

The Battle of New York came and went, and it was the Jets who came up on top, beating the Giants 17-3.  After taking a 3-0 lead, the Giants let up two touchdowns and a field goal. Eli Manning threw for 200 yards, but also 2 interceptions in his last tune up before the regular [...]

Giants Jets Open Thread

We don’t have game coverage tonight (sorry!) but use this as an open thread to discuss the game. Watch, discuss, have fun.

Thoughts and Musings

So, I know there’s a game tonight. We can’t cover it. It sucks. JW is moving into college, so we’ll give him a break. And I’m moving places (Across the street, but still). There will be a post with the score. So this is a sort of pre T and M. Hopefully it will suffice. [...]

Rolle To Be Tried At Corner

Ever since Terrell Thomas went down, speculation has been rampant about whether former corner, and current safety, Antrel Rolle would be tried at his old position. Well, we have an answer. According to Rolle, the current plan is to make him the nickel corner back. “I don’t know what to expect for the rest of [...]

Jets Giants Moved To Monday Night

This game just does not want to be played. After originally being moved from Saturday night to Saturday afternoon, the game will now be played Monday night at 7. Hurricane Irene is screwing everyone up

Playbook: Wheel Route

The Giants used a wheel route play to perfection in their game against the Bears. Here’s the play: So, it’s a 4th down situation. Three wide, single back, one tight end. Eli Manning in the gun. Let’s diagram it.   So, the real importance of the play is centered around Manningham and Cruz. The Bears [...]

Jets Giants Moved to 2PM Saturday

With Hurricane Irene coming to rock us like, well, a hurricane, the Saturday night tilt between the Jets and Giants had to be pushed up. Instead of 7, the battle of New York will commence at 2. Although, let’s hope there is a New York. If Irene is Category 4 and hits NYC directly, the [...]