Battle for first place Skins vs Gints pregame thread

[calia]

The conspiracy theorist in me notes that we played the Giants the first time off a short week, and now after their bye week. I also note that we have played a lot of teams coming off their bye week or the Sunday the week after their Thursday night game (Jets, Giants, Patriots, and Bucs). A little frustrating.

Let's also not forget that this Giants team is capable of clunkers (e.g., lost to the Eagles 27-7 earlier in the season, gave up 52 points losing to the Saints, barely scraped a win v. the 49ers, and lost to the Falcons by about the same score we did). Don't get me wrong -- we have to show them respect given how they've owned us in recent years. But no one should pretend that they're the Patriots or Panthers either.

I'd like to see someone run out of bounds and "accidentally" hit their owner. And maybe Jerry Jones too, if possible.

[NoCalHail]

The thing is it's not that I think the NYG are a much better team than ours or anything. I just think that besides the run in 2012 when our team's backs were against the wall, this franchise has failed over and over AND OVER again in these kinds of situations against teams that were about at the same level as them on paper. With what we have seen from the team in 2015 I am not really confident to say "This time will be different" right now.

I think a big factor in this game could be coaching, and having the team "prepared for the moment" and all those kind of intangibles. The NYG have had somewhat of a recent history of rising to these type of occasions when presented while our team instead has continued to show why they are the one team in our division that is viewed by the sports media as largely irrelevant once the season hits the later stages.

I reaaaaally hope I am wrong this time, and the team shows me something Sunday I haven't seen in a few seasons.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by NoCalHail

The thing is it's not that I think the NYG are a much better team than ours or anything. I just think that besides the run in 2012 when our team's backs were against the wall, this franchise has failed over and over AND OVER again in these kinds of situations against teams that were about at the same level as them on paper. With what we have seen from the team in 2015 I am not really confident to say "This time will be different" right now.



I think a big factor in this game could be coaching, and having the team "prepared for the moment" and all those kind of intangibles. The NYG have had somewhat of a recent history of rising to these type of occasions when presented while our team instead has continued to show why they are the one team in our division that is viewed by the sports media as largely irrelevant once the season hits the later stages.



I reaaaaally hope I am wrong this time, and the team shows me something Sunday I haven't seen in a few seasons.

I think we are all waiting for that moment. Luckily the Giants are not a great team and it is a home game.

[30gut]

This is the real code red game.

Season is there for the taking.
At home. In a weak division.
Against an a beatable .500 ball club with flaws.

Win and you're in the hunt.
Lose and it could be another lost season.
Chance to beat an NFC East rival that's had your number.

What are Jay and Kirk going to do?

.....Better find a running game.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 30gut

This is the real code red game.

Season is there for the taking.
At home. In a weak division.
Against an a beatable .500 ball club with flaws.

Win and you're in the hunt.
Lose and it could be another lost season.
Chance to beat an NFC East rival that's had your number.

What are Jay and Kirk going to do?

.....Better find a running game.

I agree, it's a must win.

[JPPT1974]

It will be one heck of a close game. In fact a very crucial game for both sides.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by 30gut

This is the real code red game.

Season is there for the taking.
At home. In a weak division.
Against an a beatable .500 ball club with flaws.

Win and you're in the hunt.
Lose and it could be another lost season.
Chance to beat an NFC East rival that's had your number.

What are Jay and Kirk going to do?

.....Better find a running game.

Is there something bigger?
Like......double secret probation?

[J. Falcon]

I hate being so negative (realist) but unfortunately I think the Skins have as much of a chance of winning this game as they did against the Pats and Panthers. Hope I'm wrong.

[calia]

That's crazy talk. The Giants are not in that league. If you feel that way because the Giants have our number, that's one thing. But the Giants are entirely beatable.


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[J. Falcon]

Originally Posted by calia

That's crazy talk. The Giants are not in that league. If you feel that way because the Giants have our number, that's one thing. But the Giants are entirely beatable.


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Yes, exactly, because they have had our number for years, and because the Skins have a history of not showing up for big games and the Giants do. Again, I pray that I'm wrong, as I would like nothing more than to beat the Giants this Sunday.

[calia]

I'd be thrilled to see Alfmo show up and rumble for 150 yards. The Giants run D isn't great. And he needs a redemption game (well, the list of guys who do is long).


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[calia]

Ugh. Culliver potential ACL tear in practice. OB will have a field day.


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[punch it in]

Originally Posted by calia

Ugh. Culliver potential ACL tear in practice. OB will have a field day.


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He would against Gulliver too....

[calia]

Bree needs to step up. He shows flashes (eg last year v Dez) but not often enough.


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[skinsfan69]

Bad news about Culliver. Never like seeing anyone get hurt like that. With that being said, he hasn't really been playing well. I assume we'll be looking for a corner or two during the off season. I guess Hall will step in but he's going to seriously get toasted Sunday.