http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:46:12 GMT 10 http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/12/43/19/96/banner10.jpg http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/feed/? http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/pierce-out-indefinately-with-a-bulgin-disc-t599.htm Big_Pete from giants.com LB Pierce out indefinitely with injury By Michael Eisen, Giants.com NOVEMBER 20, 2009 EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck this afternoon and will be sidelined indefinitely, according to the team's medical staff. Pierce underwent an MRI today at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan and was examined by team physician Dr. Russell Warren and Dr. Frank Camissa, Chief of the Spinal ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:46:12 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/pierce-out-indefinately-with-a-bulgin-disc-t599.htm#1848 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/pierce-out-indefinately-with-a-bulgin-disc-t599.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/kevin-gilbride-in-the-mix-for-bills-coaching-job-t598.htm Big_Pete from http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the the Bills have contacted Mike Shanahan about being their next head coach and are in the process of arranging to meet. .... Schefter also mentions former New Orleans Saints and St. Louis Rams head coach Jim Haslett and former San Diego Chargers head coach Kevin Gilbride as possibilities. Haslett played linebacker for the Bills. Gilbride is a former Bills, Bills offensive coordinator. Big Blue/NFL Talk Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:22:44 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/kevin-gilbride-in-the-mix-for-bills-coaching-job-t598.htm#1844 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/kevin-gilbride-in-the-mix-for-bills-coaching-job-t598.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/everything-fell-into-place-for-giants-now-just-win-t597.htm TD Things were as good as they could possibly get past Sunday during the Giants bye. BY Ralph Vacchiano DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Tuesday, November 17th 2009, 4:00 AM It had been more than a month since the Giants have had a weekend as good as this past one. Now all they have to do is make sure their good fortune pays off. While the Giants were enjoying their much-needed bye week, there was carnage in the NFC East on Sunday. The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys were ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:11:21 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/everything-fell-into-place-for-giants-now-just-win-t597.htm#1841 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/everything-fell-into-place-for-giants-now-just-win-t597.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/pete-s-giant-plan-13-nov-t596.htm Big_Pete The Giants are obviously not performing anywhere near expectations this year. Currently I expect the team to rebound somewhat, but we are also facing a tougher schedule. I think we will end up at 8-8 or 9-7 this season (although I hope I am wrong). (I wouldn't be surprised to see us drafting somewhere around 16). Here is what I would do to fix the Giants current thoughts for the 2010 offseason Team Needs The biggest shock to me this season is our offensive and defensive lines. ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:40:33 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/pete-s-giant-plan-13-nov-t596.htm#1836 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/pete-s-giant-plan-13-nov-t596.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/pete-s-bye-week-discussion-t595.htm Big_Pete The bye week is a pretty slow week, particularly with this team's performance this season. I thought I would try and start some interesting discussion. As a starting point I will start with my current thoughts. I want to remain optimistic, but we are entering a tough stretch. I do think we will ply better, but my gut feeling is that we go 4-3 or 3-4 over the back half the season. Which means we will miss out on the playoff and probably end up drafting somewhere around the middle of ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:09:21 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/pete-s-bye-week-discussion-t595.htm#1833 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/pete-s-bye-week-discussion-t595.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/wilkinson-headed-to-ir-t594.htm Big_Pete from kffl.com Giants | Wilkinson has dislocated wrist Comment (0) Tweet me! Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:19:58 -0800 Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Gerris Wilkinson (wrist) dislocated his right wrist during the team's Week 9 game, and his season could be over. He underwent surgery Monday, Nov. 9, and the team said the "normal recovery time for the surgery is six to eight weeks." With 7 games (+bye week) left and with Gerris being ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:22:14 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/wilkinson-headed-to-ir-t594.htm#1832 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/wilkinson-headed-to-ir-t594.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/giants-stat-track-thru-week-8-t593.htm Big_Pete It is the mid point of the season and it is a good time to reflect on how things are going this season based on the performamces over the first 8 games, here are the stats the Giants are on track for Passing Eli Manning: 484 attempts, 280 comp, 57.9%, 3,710 yds, 26 TD, 16 Int, 16 sacks David Carr: 48 Atte,pts, 30 Comp, 62.5%, 344 yds, 2 TD, 2 sacks Rushing Brandon Jacobs: 280 att, 1100 yds, 3.9 ave, 4 TD Ahmad Bradshaw: 178 att, 952 yds, 5.3 ave, 8 TD Eli ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:49:55 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/giants-stat-track-thru-week-8-t593.htm#1826 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/giants-stat-track-thru-week-8-t593.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/this-and-that-f3/congrats-to-yankees-t592.htm TD ]]> This and That Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:45:50 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/this-and-that-f3/congrats-to-yankees-t592.htm#1825 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/this-and-that-f3/congrats-to-yankees-t592.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/2-november-2009-revised-2010-offseason-thoughts-t591.htm Big_Pete Here is my thoughts of the draft/offseason (they really go together) from 2 Nov Bear in mind I have taken into consideration the fact that we will see alot of underclassmen (likely substantially more than the 50 we have had in recent years). I don't think you can separate the draft from the rest of the offseason process, they are very much interlinked imho What a difference a week makes. I thought the Eagles game will be a pivotal point in the season. Lets face it, we were soundly ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:31:10 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/2-november-2009-revised-2010-offseason-thoughts-t591.htm#1822 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/2-november-2009-revised-2010-offseason-thoughts-t591.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/introducing-kevin-boss-to-the-giants-t588.htm Big_Pete humourous article from http://www.bigblueview.com/2009/10/28/1103690/introducing-kevin-boss-to-the Introducing Kevin Boss to the Giants Since Kevin Boss is much too quiet and professional to do this himself -- no diva in the Bossman -- I will do it for him. This is an open letter from Boss to the New York Giants. Dear Mr. Coughlin, Mr. Manning and Mr. Gilbride, My name is Kevin Boss. I realize that you don't know me, but I play on the offensive unit for your football ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:13:24 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/introducing-kevin-boss-to-the-giants-t588.htm#1807 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/introducing-kevin-boss-to-the-giants-t588.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/is-this-a-bump-in-the-road-or-are-the-giants-just-not-as-good-as-expected-t587.htm Big_Pete Here is a letter to the editor I recently sent to insidefootball.com Let me know what you think? The Giants had a promising start to the season. With the disappointing losses in the last two weeks, it is understandable for many people to ask: Is this a bump in the road or are the Giants just not as good as expected? I suspect the answer is a bit of both. The biggest It seems to me that are the large number of potent power rushing attacks last season, teams are focusing on stopping ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:14:57 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/is-this-a-bump-in-the-road-or-are-the-giants-just-not-as-good-as-expected-t587.htm#1806 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/is-this-a-bump-in-the-road-or-are-the-giants-just-not-as-good-as-expected-t587.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/2010-offseaon-thoughts-t590.htm Big_Pete Firstly, I am assuming there is a new collective bargaining agreement in place before next season. I think the NFLPA and the NFL will make an agreement. I am also assuming the Giants will be a play-off team this year Note: Once Ross is back healthy, I expect Ross or Thomas (more likely) Ross to move to FS. Ross is physical and instinctive. For a corner he is an excellent tackler with exceptional run support. It is worth noting that Ross is a very similar size to Ed Reed. With the prolific ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:36:23 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/2010-offseaon-thoughts-t590.htm#1809 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/2010-offseaon-thoughts-t590.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/possible-offseason-option-for-nyg-t583.htm Big_Pete AJ Hawk is one guy I would like Reese to look at trading for after the season. He isn't a good fit for the Packers D, but would be a great addition for us I really like the idea of teaming Hawk and Boley on passing downs Hawk flying away after 2009? 9:33AM ET A.J. Hawk | Packers Top Email Linebacker A.J. Hawk's role has diminished this season on the new Dom Capers-run defense for the Green Bay Packers. Thus far, he's played when the team is in a base defense, but has ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:12:23 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/possible-offseason-option-for-nyg-t583.htm#1795 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/possible-offseason-option-for-nyg-t583.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/bill-sheridan-t584.htm gman17 Hey guys. I do not like Sheridan's answers to reporters questions. http://newyorkfootballgiantstalk.com/2009/10/sheridan-does-not-come-clean.htmlhttp://newyorkfootballgiantstalk.com/2009/10/sheridan-does-not-come-clean.html In fact, in Brian Billick's new book, More Than A Game, here is a passage about Saints Head Coach Sean Payton: Offensive minds like Sean Payton and Mike Martz will tell you that they like being able to dictate to the defense the pace of the game rather than the other ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:47:36 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/bill-sheridan-t584.htm#1798 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/bill-sheridan-t584.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/giants-team-needs-29-10-t589.htm Big_Pete thehuddlereport (29/10) lists the Giants team needs as LB Blackburn has been a good backup, but they think they can find a better option to develop as Pierce's successor in the middle. DT They have a solid rotation, but this spot will need to be addressed if they lose either Cofield or Robbins in the off-season. CB Ross has had issues staying healthy, and they'll try to add some insurance in case that doesn't change. S They like their starters, but the ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:42:55 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/giants-team-needs-29-10-t589.htm#1808 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/giants-team-needs-29-10-t589.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/25-october-pete-s-2010-giants-mock-t585.htm Big_Pete Here is my current thoughts on a mock draft for 2010 - with a little explanation Background - I expect a lot of underclassmen to declare for the draft, we have had around 50 each of the last few years. This will signigicantly impact where seniors end up. I have also assumed there is no new CBA in place for 2010. "Even if the NFL opts to keep the status quo there will probably be a record number of underclassmen coming out this year. Not only do players want to beat the rookie wage ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:05:35 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/25-october-pete-s-2010-giants-mock-t585.htm#1799 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/25-october-pete-s-2010-giants-mock-t585.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/cardinals-giants-key-points-t586.htm Big_Pete from http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/scouting?gameId=291025019 Cardinals-Giants: 10 observations By Ken Moll Scouts Inc. Arizona at New York After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Cardinals-Giants matchup. 1. Arizona needs to slow down the impressive New York ground assault: The Cardinals have been excellent at defending the run, yielding less than 60 yards per game, but will have their hands full against an angry ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:53:11 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/cardinals-giants-key-points-t586.htm#1802 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/cardinals-giants-key-points-t586.htm http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/if-the-giants-continue-at-this-pace-t578.htm Big_Pete To put into perspective the kind of start the Giants have had to the season, here is the projected stats the Giants are on track for. I think if you asked us before the season, we would be rather happy with this production. Eli Manning 278/432 comp, 64.4%, 3,878yds, 29 TD, 6 Int David Carr 35/61 comp 57.9%, 320yds Ahmad Bradshaw 186 att, 1,200yds, 6 TD Brandon Jacobs 320 att, 1,136yds, 3 TD Gartrell Johnson 35 att, 125yds Steve Smith 118 rec, 1,539yds, ... Big Blue/NFL Talk Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:16:46 GMT http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/if-the-giants-continue-at-this-pace-t578.htm#1776 http://touchdownblue.forumotion.com/big-blue-nfl-talk-f2/if-the-giants-continue-at-this-pace-t578.htm