Comments on: Who’s more important: Jacobs or Manning?

By: Colour1

Colour1 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:56:56 +0000

If and only “IF” Carr hands off I’m OK with that!! He’s still shell shocked from the Houston days!! I don’t trust his “reads” and Eli knows his receivers like the back of his hand!
This like the old days, Parcells to Simms to the real “OJ” for the one-two knock out punch! New Names same results!

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:37:50 +0000

I don’t think the Giants can win the super bowl without Manning, Jacobs, Plaxico and/or a good pass rush.

By: S.A.-Kenny Phillips: Bringing Pride back to #21

S.A.-Kenny Phillips: Bringing Pride back to #21 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:54:25 +0000

Well, Carr can indeed hand the ball off. Don’t get me wrong, the offense seems…I guess meaner..when Jacobs is playing. I do agree that Ward or Bradshaw probably won’t be as effective without Jacobs. The thing is though, I still think they can do some things and be productive.

But there will be a moment when we need the QB to do something. Something big. Just when we think all is lost, I have seen Eli do something or lead us back to a win. I always have faith in him if we are behind.

Carr-um..let’s not find out if he can do the same.

By: Sam Borden

Sam Borden — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:35:33 +0000

Interesting takes, SA and Kyle. My gut tells me that you guys are probably right, but I think that’s partly because we’re so prone to always look at the QB as the star. Obviously Carr isn’t nearly as good as Manning, but he could still hand the ball off right?

Put it this way: I’m relatively confident that Carr could handle a minimal passing game (and without Burress, we’re not looking for huge plays anyway) while still handing the ball off effectively. I’m way, way, way less confident that Ward and/or Bradshaw can be regularly effective without Jacobs. That’s why I think Jacobs gets the edge. How do you feel about that line of thinking?

By: Kyle

Kyle — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:59:59 +0000

This team needs both to win, no question. Without one, they are doomed.

HOWEVER

Eli is still WAY WAY WAY more important. I don’t even think that’s a question. David Carr leading this offense would give me nightmares. Eli’s maturity and leadership is INVALUABLE to this team.

Eli > Jacobs

By: S.A.-Kenny Phillips: Bringing Pride back to #21

S.A.-Kenny Phillips: Bringing Pride back to #21 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:09:34 +0000

I still think we can survive without Jacobs. It will be hard as heck though.
Without Eli, I don’t even wanna think about it. We would be screwed.

By: Colour1

Colour1 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:47:49 +0000

Mike,
Why are you looking to divide the two sides??? Look without the crew the plane can’t fly! Without a pilot no one can get anywhere! One is just as important as the other!!!
Granted that all of your “blogers” make great points but it’s still as I know it a “TEAM” sport!

By: Sam Borden

Sam Borden — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:16:28 +0000

While I agree with you Pete (obviously), I’m not sure it’s ‘not even a question.’ Stuart’s point that Eli can steal a game is absolutely true – that’s the measure of a quarterback. He touches the ball more times than anyone else on a team, and I’m not so sure that Jacobs could win a game on his own if nothing else was working for the Giants.
The reason Jacobs is more important, I think, is because he is the key to making their offense do what they want it to do. Without him, it’s tough have much of a passing game and it’s nearly impossible for Ward and Bradshaw to be as effective as the Giants would like. Jacobs keys all of that.
But if nothing else was working and the Giants needed something to happen, Manning – as the QB – is the guy who could potentially rescue them. That’s what makes a QB the leader.
Big picture, I don’t think that’s a likely scenario which is why I give Jacobs the nod, but I do think it’s close.

By: stuart

stuart — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:11:42 +0000

Quarterback is always the most important position by far.

Pete’s comments above are right on except the fact that Eli can steal a game at QB if he gets hurt they are dead…

The giants need to rest Robbins and few other guys this week, they need there D to dominate to repeat.

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:48:12 +0000

I don’t even think this is a contest. The last two weeks vs last night tell the story. The Giants will go as far as Jacobs carries them. Manning was more important when Plaxico gave the Giants a strong WR corps so they could be a passing offense if the running game was struggling. Now, the Giants have a group of “complimentary” receivers, but lack the big play guy which made them dangerous.