From: Michael.P.Colburn@dartmouth.edu (Michael P. Colburn)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.pro
Subject: Re: NYG/Reeves NOT pass oriented coach??
Date: 27 Jan 93 00:10:36 GMT
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In article <Jan.26.17.07.10.1993.26214@pepper.rutgers.edu>
gore@pepper.rutgers.edu (Bittu) writes:

> In article <C1FIL1.FA1@dartvax.dartmouth.edu> Michael.P.Colburn@dartmouth.edu (Michael P. Colburn) writes:
> 
> > After getting over my initial mild disappointment ;-) with Mr. Young's
> > recent negotiating (or lack of) for Coughlin and Wannstedt and after
> > receiving the encouraging report from the guy from Denver, I'm glad to
> > say that I'm feeling better about the idea of Reeves as NYG head coach.
> 
> I was disappointed too but I'm not sure how much of this is Young's
> fault. However, I do hope that Young gives Reeves some power as far as
> the draft/free agency is concerned. 

It might just be me, but George Young does not seem to be highly
regarded by many people.  I'll never forgive him for his treatment of
Parcells.  I'm sure Young's track record had to be one the reasons that
Coughlin and Wannstedt avoid New York.  

> >  IMHO, he is an excellent coach with a marvelous record for
> > credentials.  If he is indeed not the 'passing oriented coach' all we
> > Giant fans think he is, he could bring some true excitement to the
> > Giants offense next year.  Couple this with a simpler defensive scheme
> > (read: Rod, pack yer bags) and some wise picks in the draft and free
> > agent acquisitions, Dan could have the Giants back in contention
> > quicker than we had hoped.  What has me worried is that George "I'm
> 
> That is a good point. However, looking at the list of players who are
> going to be free agents, which players do you think would be good
> acquisitions for the GIANTS? We also ought to lose some of the older
> players currently on the team. Now that Parcells is in NE, I'm pretty
> sure that he'll take some of *his* players there. Which are positions
> where the GIANTS need help most? I say they need a couple of good
> linemen so they can protect their QB's, at least one good receiver and
> should use Bunch for pass catching a little more (like Rathman, Johnston
> etc.). What is our tight end situation? Is Howard Cross good enough?
> Derek Brown?

Actually, if the Giants can keep their O-line intact, they should be in
good shape.  The O-line got a bad rap earlier this year as a line that
could not pass block...IMHO, they are adequate pass blockers and
excellent run blockers.  Anyone know who is unprotected on the O-line?
I feel the reason the QB's felt pressure was because of slow receivers.
 They definitely need to pick up a WR with some deep speed.  This will
be Derek Brown's second season and it would be nice to see him blossom
into a legitimate NFL TE. Cross is o.k., but NY really needs a go to
guy at this position to take pressure of the WR.  With Reeves at the
helm, I'm sure you'll see more passes to both Bunch and Hampton. 

> On defense we need to do *major* rebuilding? We can't stop anything.
> The only good linebacker right now is Pepper (Banks is not healthy,
> everyone else is new). I say LT is as good as gone. Hopefully we will
> get rid of that "read, react and give up big plays" defense and get a
> good defensive coordinator. Who can we pick up to fill the holes in
> the secondary which is really bad, especially at CB? The defensive
> front is also old, but I still feel that it is good and only needs
> support from an *impact* linebacker.

Rod Rust's system definitely has to go. Hopefully, Banks can repair
himself in the off season and I pray to God that something magical
happens to Corey Miller and Kanavis McGhee cause they both looked
*really* bad.  Actually, I don't think the secondary is in that bad
shape.  Phillippi Sparks and Lamar McGriggs had their moments and Mark
Collins is still a good CB.  I think once the read and react is in the
dumper and these guys are all reminded how to tackle, the secondary
will be O.K.  The D-line needs to stay healthy.  If Dorsey, Howard and
Marshall can find a way to keep from getting all dinged up, this is a
solid D-line. And hopefully, Keith Hamilton will continue to improve. 
The defense definitely needs a tune up and the need to get over not
having LT.  Otherwise, with a lot of work (and a little luck) and a
good linebacker (anybody know of any good ones that are available?)
these guys could be tough.
 
> I certainly don't want to see another 6-10 season but if they are
> going to do a good job of rebuilding then I have no problems.
> 
> --Vivek

Ditto...

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