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David Diehl vs. Jevon Kearse

This article that predicts mediocirity at best for the Giants notes that Diehl struggled a bit against Kearse:

Right tackle David Diehl struggled to block defensive end Jevon Kearse at times but held Kearse without a sack. Kearse had three tackles, a batted pass and a recovered fumble, though.

I would consider this an accomplishment. I mean if you do an OK job against Jevon Kearse in your first NFL start at right tackle and your only a second year guy, you've got something to look forward to. And as Inside Football reminds us, Diehl and Snee led the way on Barber's 72 yard TD run.

Of course, some are anxious to remind us that overall the offensive line is still cause for concern: "Warner rarely got the time to throw. The "new" offensive line played like an ad for a famine within the immediate orbit of the Eagles' goal posts." What it means is that the Giants offensive line is to blame for the poor performance in the red zone. Perhaps we are laying too much blame on Ron Dayne here.

Posted by James Trotta at September 15, 2004 12:02 AM