September 21, 2006
Giants offense vs. Seahawks defense
I wonder how much noise the Giants will have to contend with in Seattle since last year we had so many false starts. The NFL also wants to know if the crowd noise is legit. Of course the lineman themselves don't blame the crowd noise; they blame encroaching defensive lineman. Hopefully the officials will call the game fairly.
Here's an interesting article from a Seattle perspective about how they'll need to pressure Eli Manning to help out their under-6-foot corners. To do that they want to take an early lead and force the Giants to pass. We have to establish the running game.
It won't be easy against the Seahawks because their defense has been playing real well. Julian Peterson has 2 sacks already, but he also has had way more chances to rush the QB than Arrington.
Posted by James Trotta at September 21, 2006 2:25 AMActually I'd say that the number 1 priority should be to stop shooting themselves in the foot with penalties. They're giving up too many yards on both sides of the ball that way. As for the defense, to shut out the Eagles for 2 quarters at the end of last weeks game (end of 3rd, 4th, and OT) isn't stinking. Could they do better, of course, what team couldn't. Could they do significantly better yes, and considering the secondary is almost completely revamped, I'd say they're doing a decent job, and I expect them to gel and improve as the season wears on. The Giants have their buy after the Seattle game, look for some new things to show up the next game.
Posted by: Michael at September 21, 2006 11:29 AM