Comments on: Nicks’ knee, not foot, the bigger concern for Giants

By: justanotherdummy

justanotherdummy — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:01:30 +0000

I wouldn’t say the offensive PI called on Barden had anything to do with experience. It was actually a good move by him. If he doesn’t mug the cb, Nnamdi had great position and was going to catch the ball,then it would have been game over. The pass interference hurt, but it still gave them a chance to attempt a long field goal.

By: salventuri

salventuri — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:47:10 +0000

Nicks does seem injury prone, sort of like Amukamara. Only difference is Nicks is a great player.

Regardless, with that weak secondary, the Giants have much bigger problems than Hakeem’s knee, foot, whatever. I think they could win without him but not with second and third tier coverage guys.

By: situsavaisprier

situsavaisprier — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:41:10 +0000

For the people that keep saying “all teams have injuries”. That is true, but not everyone has the same amount of injuries or the same types of injuries.

CB Terrell Thomas once again was IRed with an ACL injury. Prince Amukamara played his 2nd game removed from his high ankle sprain. Michael Coe has had hamtring problems and so has rookie Jayron Hosley. Rolle played with that knee laceration and is getting back to full strength. Phillips as everyone saw sprained his MCL on that McCoy run. Now there’s Nicks still out, David Diehl as well.

That being said injuries or no injuries, Giants need to play better and be more aggressive on the defensive side of the ball. That is on Perry Fewell as he loves off coverage and his 3 man lines. Then there are no shows like Justin Tuck who has been invisible except for Subway commercials.

Eagles are on top of the division, but it is wide open. Anyone can take it, as it is the mos wide open it has been in a while. We shall have a clearer picture further along in the year.

By: jmota222

jmota222 — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:39:03 +0000

@cowboyhater what karma are you referring too?? The giants do everything by the book!!!! You must be a sore eagle or pats fan cause that makes zero sense….. Smh

By: mazblast

mazblast — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:27:43 +0000

Not sure why it becomes more of an issue for the Giants.
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Because they’re the defending Super Bowl champions, and because they’re a New York team.

By: jsebastiao

jsebastiao — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:49:16 +0000

I think they can afford too keep Hakeem out until he fully heals because we have good depth at WR position and with Eli leading them we can mange!

By: cowboyhater

cowboyhater — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:37:36 +0000

Get over it. Every team has injuries, and issues. Not sure why it becomes more of an issue for the Giants. I guess this is way to cry about another mediocre season. Karma Mara, Karma

By: cmb79

cmb79 — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:11:57 +0000

It’s getting to the point where I’m starting to worry about his long-term viability because he can’t stay healthy. It’s always something.

By: dbones750

dbones750 — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:03:07 +0000

Barden was drafted the same year as Nicks. Same amount of NFL experience.

By: lowellrikert71

lowellrikert71 — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:43:34 +0000

I can’t believe the Giants loss to a team that Florio stated was “arguably the worst 2-1 team in years”

By: tombradyswig

tombradyswig — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:20:37 +0000

breaking news…. nicks is oft injured

By: txxxchief

txxxchief — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:13:33 +0000

Over at the Jets facility, they are worrying more about the foot.

By: gcsuk

gcsuk — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:05:29 +0000

A bigger concern for the Giants is STILL the Secondary. The loss of Kenny Phillips only exacerbates that situation. I could deal with the Nicks injury if it meant Phillips was back. Giants just have more options on offense.

That being said, no excuses. Hixon and Barden (for the most part) played well against Philly. Next man up!