Schneed10
08-30-2007, 04:39 PM
Let's also remember that Eli had a running game to play off of with Barber. He won't have that this year, so they'll be doing an awful lot of passing.
...which should equal an awful lot of losing.
I did make sure to grab Plaxico in both my fantasy leagues this year, though. You're right, they are going to throw. It should mean plenty of stats for Plaxico, but also lots of sacks and INTs for Eli.
TheMalcolmConnection
08-30-2007, 04:40 PM
Truthfully I can see that Steve Smith being a baller, but beyond him and Plax (who is having his share of injury problems this year) I can't see a lot of offense out of them. Shockey's best years are truly behind him.
Drift Reality
08-30-2007, 04:46 PM
I would love to see the Giants implode. It would make me so happy.
I would also love to see Eli become the first QB in recent memory to shed tears during a game after an interception.
Monksdown
08-30-2007, 04:50 PM
In the window that discusses Randle El.... I can't agree with their analysis of Antwaan's deep threat ability. First, he is another example of how we overpay for talent. I am normally a big supporter of utilizing Danny Boyz' deep pockets. But he really disappointed me.
Is Antwaan a deep threat? He is exceptional at turning nothing into something. IE: Screens, quick outs-ins. Things that get the ball in his hands, allowing him to stretch those short plays into longer ones.
Brandon and Santana are our deep threats.
Randle El doesnt have the permanent sticky on his hands that Santana, Cooley, and Lloyd have. Not that he cant catch the ball, but he doesnt necessarily go up and get it. Which is a characteristic of a succesfull deep threat receiver. Anyone else reading him the same way?
TheMalcolmConnection
08-30-2007, 05:02 PM
I'm confused. Are you saying he is or isn't our deep threat receiver? If not, I think the signing is fine. We're using him as he was intended to be used. Great return man and good short-yardage guy.
Monksdown
08-30-2007, 05:19 PM
I must have been mumbling around my point. I don't think he's a deep threat. And I don't want Al trying to use him that way. I don't think that's his gift.
ncskinsfanec
08-30-2007, 05:25 PM
Dr. Z will be proven wrong like usual on his predictions. The Redskins are a much better team than 6-10, and the Cowboys are much, much worse than 9-7. Preseason predictions mean virtually nothing. Him picking the 'Aints as Super Bowl champions, ridiculous with a capital R!
Monksdown
08-30-2007, 05:27 PM
It'll be the pats or indianapolis in the big game this year. I don't see Chicago making another run at it. Their running game is now suspect.
ncskinsfanec
08-30-2007, 05:32 PM
Truthfully I can see that Steve Smith being a baller, but beyond him and Plax (who is having his share of injury problems this year) I can't see a lot of offense out of them. Shockey's best years are truly behind him.
Hate to be a smart alec, but you make it sound like THE Steve Smith (top 3 receiver in the league) of the Carolina Panthers is now with the Giants. Specify that it's that kid out of USC with the same name, who has probably considerably less game.
GTripp0012
08-30-2007, 05:39 PM
The Dr Z algorithm:
Go through the schedule and pick all the games based on who had the better record last year. Count the wins. Now count the losses (subtract from 16? in my day we didnt have subtraction!). Then add some wins on to the zero win teams and subtract some wins from the 16 win teams. Voila! Predictons.
Collect paycheck.