Comments on: Post Practice http://giants.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/27/post-practice/ The Giants blog for Lower Hudson Valley fans. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:34:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.5 By: Ernie Palladino http://giants.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/27/post-practice/#comment-4794 Ernie Palladino Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:48:44 +0000 http://giants.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/27/post-practice/#comment-4794 Austin: Actually, Coughlin has been fairly complimentary toward Bradshaw, but only in a sense that he's fighting for a backup spot. I think they see him as a potential returner. He looks good as a runner, but as a third-down back he's still got to get his blocking assignments down. I'm sure he'll make the final roster, since cutting him with the practice squad in mind would result in his being picked up by someone else. In time, I believe he'll be a good change-of-pace guy. Austin:

Actually, Coughlin has been fairly complimentary toward Bradshaw, but only in a sense that he’s fighting for a backup spot. I think they see him as a potential returner. He looks good as a runner, but as a third-down back he’s still got to get his blocking assignments down.

I’m sure he’ll make the final roster, since cutting him with the practice squad in mind would result in his being picked up by someone else. In time, I believe he’ll be a good change-of-pace guy.

]]> By: Austin http://giants.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/27/post-practice/#comment-4793 Austin Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:52:21 +0000 http://giants.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/27/post-practice/#comment-4793 Hey Ernie: Quick question--has Tom Coughlin acknowledged the exceptional play of Ahmad Bradshaw? Has he been asked where on the depth chart Bradshaw might end up? Do you foresee him getting playing time during the season? His downfield vision, quickness, ability to make people miss, and surprising amount of power make him a considerable weapon as a runner and a receiver. I think he should play a bigger role than projected in this year's offense and I know other fans agree. Thanks, Austin Hey Ernie:
Quick question—has Tom Coughlin acknowledged the exceptional play of Ahmad Bradshaw? Has he been asked where on the depth chart Bradshaw might end up? Do you foresee him getting playing time during the season? His downfield vision, quickness, ability to make people miss, and surprising amount of power make him a considerable weapon as a runner and a receiver. I think he should play a bigger role than projected in this year’s offense and I know other fans agree.

Thanks,
Austin

]]> By: Ernie Palladino http://giants.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/27/post-practice/#comment-4791 Ernie Palladino Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:59:01 +0000 http://giants.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/27/post-practice/#comment-4791 Darryl: A little rough on old E.J., no? Geez. The kid gets a busted jaw and can't even answer you back. As for Manny Wright, it would seem he's got a shot. Coughlin was pretty impressed with one of his plays where he penetrated the backfield the other night. But those backups are always a dicey proposition. I don't think he can contribute on special teams, so it may come down to numbers with him. It's a good sign that he's survived the first cuts so far. Off hand, I would have said McPhearson had a chance to make it had he not sprained his ankle. Still might, considering the defensive backfield is so thin. They're really banged up all over, but some guys will be coming back by the opener. Still, too many injuries for anybody's liking. Darryl:

A little rough on old E.J., no? Geez. The kid gets a busted jaw and can’t even answer you back.

As for Manny Wright, it would seem he’s got a shot. Coughlin was pretty impressed with one of his plays where he penetrated the backfield the other night. But those backups are always a dicey proposition. I don’t think he can contribute on special teams, so it may come down to numbers with him. It’s a good sign that he’s survived the first cuts so far.

Off hand, I would have said McPhearson had a chance to make it had he not sprained his ankle. Still might, considering the defensive backfield is so thin. They’re really banged up all over, but some guys will be coming back by the opener. Still, too many injuries for anybody’s liking.

]]> By: Darryl http://giants.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/27/post-practice/#comment-4790 Darryl Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:25:52 +0000 http://giants.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/27/post-practice/#comment-4790 Ernie a couple of things. Is it really worth the Giants having so many people on IR if they don't intend on having them next year. The list reads Jason Bell, Michael Stone, Marcus Bell (now), Darcy Johnson, and I'm not sure if Michael Jennings was placed on the IR list but I do know that he was put on the waived/injured list. Another thing, in your opinion do you think that Manny Wright has a chance to make the team? Toooo much typing but another thing I wanted your insight on...... Gerrick Mcphearson (5'10"197) and Darren Barnett (6'180) who they brought back. Do they have a chance of of making the squad with E.J. Underwood breaking his JAW out of all things. Did he not have a leather helmet for the game or does he like being put on IR every Jets game. Ernie a couple of things. Is it really worth the Giants having so many people on IR if they don’t intend on having them next year. The list reads Jason Bell, Michael Stone, Marcus Bell (now), Darcy Johnson, and I’m not sure if Michael Jennings was placed on the IR list but I do know that he was put on the waived/injured list. Another thing, in your opinion do you think that Manny Wright has a chance to make the team? Toooo much typing but another thing I wanted your insight on…... Gerrick Mcphearson (5’10”197) and Darren Barnett (6’180) who they brought back. Do they have a chance of of making the squad with E.J. Underwood breaking his JAW out of all things. Did he not have a leather helmet for the game or does he like being put on IR every Jets game.

]]> By: Ed http://giants.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/27/post-practice/#comment-4789 Ed Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:16:50 +0000 http://giants.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/27/post-practice/#comment-4789 How much time is Douglas likely to miss w/the torn meniscus? In a way, Droughns playing some FB w/Matthews as an H-back might be a better deal, anyway. How much time is Douglas likely to miss w/the torn meniscus? In a way, Droughns playing some FB w/Matthews as an H-back might be a better deal, anyway.

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