What happened to those "unstoppable" Giants?
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What happened to those "unstoppable" Giants?
Finally... everyone who drooled over the Giants (practically all of the media and the team's cocky fans) is silenced for now. Are they a great team? Yes. But all this talk about them being the undisputed best team in the NFC was so annoying. I'm so happy they lost... for that reason, and because it keeps alive our chances to get the NFC's #1 seed. Thank you Philadelphia... now help us out next week, Dallas, before we get our own shot at the Giants in two weeks.
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Re: What happened to those "unstoppable" Giants?
I'm glad as well. The Giants didn't need to win out, and as long as they win one more game or Dallas loses one this season they'll get the division and they'll wrap up a bye. As the Patriots proved last year it's better to have a bad game and get the kinks out before the playoffs then to win 'em all and lose when it counts.heelsrule1988 wrote:Finally... everyone who drooled over the Giants (practically all of the media and the team's cocky fans) is silenced for now. Are they a great team? Yes. But all this talk about them being the undisputed best team in the NFC was so annoying. I'm so happy they lost... for that reason, and because it keeps alive our chances to get the NFC's #1 seed. Thank you Philadelphia... now help us out next week, Dallas, before we get our own shot at the Giants in two weeks.
So pretty soon the Giants can get some rest because they'll have clinched the division by the time David Carr and the rest of the backups play the second-place Panthers. NFC's #1 seed?! Try getting first place in your weak division first.
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Hey, Joey, neat avatar.
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Innit it though?kayrharris wrote:Hey, Joey, neat avatar.![]()
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Re: What happened to those "unstoppable" Giants?
And that'll do it.
No thanks to themselves, Congrats to the New York Giants - 2008 NFC East Champions.
No thanks to themselves, Congrats to the New York Giants - 2008 NFC East Champions.
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Re: What happened to those "unstoppable" Giants?
"Weak" division? No matter who wins tonight's game, the NFC South will only be a half-game behind the NFC East in winning percentage. So actually, it's the furthest thing from weak.clem21 wrote:So pretty soon the Giants can get some rest because they'll have clinched the division by the time David Carr and the rest of the backups play the second-place Panthers. NFC's #1 seed?! Try getting first place in your weak division first.
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Re: What happened to those "unstoppable" Giants?
What happened to the Giants Sunday was a combination of things that happens a lot in the NFL: off-field distractions, bad weather conditions, a hot-and-cold opponent that got very hot for this game, questionable coaching calls (a disastrous reverse on the game's opening drive that cost the Giants points), sloppy play, and an injury to Brendan Jacobs that kept him out for most of the game.
Now, the Giants have to step up their play again. The game against the Panthers in two weeks is likely for home field advantage for the entire playoffs.
Actually, the Giants would prefer two NFC South teams as wild cards as opposed to other NFC East teams. As Philadelphia demonstrated, the NFC East teams know the Giants and know the stadium, so they won't be as intimidated. Donovan McNabb handled the type of nasty conditions that you get in Giants Stadium in December and January because he's been there many times; let's see Kurt Warner or Matt Ryan try it.
Now, the Giants have to step up their play again. The game against the Panthers in two weeks is likely for home field advantage for the entire playoffs.
Actually, the Giants would prefer two NFC South teams as wild cards as opposed to other NFC East teams. As Philadelphia demonstrated, the NFC East teams know the Giants and know the stadium, so they won't be as intimidated. Donovan McNabb handled the type of nasty conditions that you get in Giants Stadium in December and January because he's been there many times; let's see Kurt Warner or Matt Ryan try it.
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Re: What happened to those "unstoppable" Giants?
heelsrule1988 wrote:"Weak" division? No matter who wins tonight's game, the NFC South will only be a half-game behind the NFC East in winning percentage. So actually, it's the furthest thing from weak.clem21 wrote:So pretty soon the Giants can get some rest because they'll have clinched the division by the time David Carr and the rest of the backups play the second-place Panthers. NFC's #1 seed?! Try getting first place in your weak division first.
If it weren't for the NFC East, the 0-16 dream would still be alive for the Rams.....
No division can claim superiority when 2 of its teams choke against what barely represents a football team here....
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Re: What happened to those "unstoppable" Giants?
The Giants have my permission to lose their remaining games. It could save me a bundle of cash. But my husband will lose whatever the Mets left of his stomach lining...........
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Re: What happened to those "unstoppable" Giants?
I"ll give you Ryan (aren't the Falcons about cooked, though?), but Kurt Warner has been in the league for 10 years (all with the NFC), one of those years being spent with the Giants. I think he's been to Giants Stadium just as many times as McNabb.silverscreenselect wrote:What happened to the Giants Sunday was a combination of things that happens a lot in the NFL: off-field distractions, bad weather conditions, a hot-and-cold opponent that got very hot for this game, questionable coaching calls (a disastrous reverse on the game's opening drive that cost the Giants points), sloppy play, and an injury to Brendan Jacobs that kept him out for most of the game.
Now, the Giants have to step up their play again. The game against the Panthers in two weeks is likely for home field advantage for the entire playoffs.
Actually, the Giants would prefer two NFC South teams as wild cards as opposed to other NFC East teams. As Philadelphia demonstrated, the NFC East teams know the Giants and know the stadium, so they won't be as intimidated. Donovan McNabb handled the type of nasty conditions that you get in Giants Stadium in December and January because he's been there many times; let's see Kurt Warner or Matt Ryan try it.
And between Brandon Jacobs and Brian Westbrook, I'll take Deangelo WIlliams and his li'l buddy.
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Re: What happened to those "unstoppable" Giants?
Warner is very familiar with Giants Stadium. The Rams opened against the Giants on the road in his last year with the Rams, and his first game with Arizona was also against the Giants at the Meadowlands....WheresFanny wrote:I"ll give you Ryan (aren't the Falcons about cooked, though?), but Kurt Warner has been in the league for 10 years (all with the NFC), one of those years being spent with the Giants. I think he's been to Giants Stadium just as many times as McNabb.silverscreenselect wrote:What happened to the Giants Sunday was a combination of things that happens a lot in the NFL: off-field distractions, bad weather conditions, a hot-and-cold opponent that got very hot for this game, questionable coaching calls (a disastrous reverse on the game's opening drive that cost the Giants points), sloppy play, and an injury to Brendan Jacobs that kept him out for most of the game.
Now, the Giants have to step up their play again. The game against the Panthers in two weeks is likely for home field advantage for the entire playoffs.
Actually, the Giants would prefer two NFC South teams as wild cards as opposed to other NFC East teams. As Philadelphia demonstrated, the NFC East teams know the Giants and know the stadium, so they won't be as intimidated. Donovan McNabb handled the type of nasty conditions that you get in Giants Stadium in December and January because he's been there many times; let's see Kurt Warner or Matt Ryan try it.
Ironically enough, in his one season with the Giants, they opened on the road......
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