Thoughts about Cowboy Loss today

Cowboyny

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-Think many underestimated the Giants and their defense. They confused Dalton all day and forced him to hold onto the ball too long. This was an area in which Dalton struggled early on after he replaced Dak.

-OL really had a poor day. Couldn't protect Dalton and the run game just couldn't get going. Bright side is, with Leonard Williams big day, he is going to cost the Giants even more to resign in the off-season.

-The book on Andy Dalton with Cincy was that he wasn't a big game QB. We saw this today. His accuracy was all over the place, where the Giants had multiple chances to intercept some of his passes. Gutsy performance, but he needed to play better. I don't aspect him returning next season.

-Dalton Schultz has probably been the most consistent starter throughout the yr. He wasn't even guaranteed a roster spot this year and he finally has broken out. Depth at the position at the start of the yr looked very thin, now it is a strength.

-Outside of the opening and last drive prior to half, thought the defense played well. Strong against the run, were able to get off the field throughout the day. However, some real bonehead penalties, what was Lewis thinking with that headbutt?

-Although more self-induced, Cowboy Defense still was able to generate more defensive turnovers. Wilson just has those natural instincts, where he is always around the football.

-Was somewhat disappointed with the lack of pressure today against a OL who really has struggled, especially lately. Daniel Jones had a clean pocket to work with the majority of the day.

-Was impressed with Diggs and his long speed. Slaton is perhaps the fastest player on the Giants team, where Diggs appeared to be able to match his speed down the field.

-I just don't see enough from our secondary players to warrant a 2nd contract. Team can upgrade and at a much lower cost.

-MM should of used the challenge flag, but as we have seen, many of these calls don't get overturned even with clear evidence. They usually go to how it was called on the field. Thought we got a bad break on the fumble late in the game.

Although disappointing, this is what this franchise truly needed, secure a top 10 pick. They have a war chest of picks and they are going to need it as this defense needs a major overhaul.

Go Washington as I do not want to hear it from the Giant fans all off-season long.
 

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-Think many underestimated the Giants and their defense. They confused Dalton all day and forced him to hold onto the ball too long. This was an area in which Dalton struggled early on after he replaced Dak.

-OL really had a poor day. Couldn't protect Dalton and the run game just couldn't get going. Bright side is, with Leonard Williams big day, he is going to cost the Giants even more to resign in the off-season.

-The book on Andy Dalton with Cincy was that he wasn't a big game QB. We saw this today. His accuracy was all over the place, where the Giants had multiple chances to intercept some of his passes. Gutsy performance, but he needed to play better. I don't aspect him returning next season.

-Dalton Schultz has probably been the most consistent starter throughout the yr. He wasn't even guaranteed a roster spot this year and he finally has broken out. Depth at the position at the start of the yr looked very thin, now it is a strength.

-Outside of the opening and last drive prior to half, thought the defense played well. Strong against the run, were able to get off the field throughout the day. However, some real bonehead penalties, what was Lewis thinking with that headbutt?

-Although more self-induced, Cowboy Defense still was able to generate more defensive turnovers. Wilson just has those natural instincts, where he is always around the football.

-Was somewhat disappointed with the lack of pressure today against a OL who really has struggled, especially lately. Daniel Jones had a clean pocket to work with the majority of the day.

-Was impressed with Diggs and his long speed. Slaton is perhaps the fastest player on the Giants team, where Diggs appeared to be able to match his speed down the field.

-I just don't see enough from our secondary players to warrant a 2nd contract. Team can upgrade and at a much lower cost.

-MM should of used the challenge flag, but as we have seen, many of these calls don't get overturned even with clear evidence. They usually go to how it was called on the field. Thought we got a bad break on the fumble late in the game.

Although disappointing, this is what this franchise truly needed, secure a top 10 pick. They have a war chest of picks and they are going to need it as this defense needs a major overhaul.

Go Washington as I do not want to hear it from the Giant fans all off-season long.
 

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Nicely summarized. If I may add, truly perplexed at how little Randy Gregory played. And when he was on there it seemed rookie OT Andrew Thomas easily handled him.
 

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I think we have a better chance drafting 10th than later in the round. We should be able to land a quality starter.

Seriously doubt anyone is bragging about winning this train wreck of a division.
 

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One of the most disappointing players on defense has been Aldon Smith. Aside from a few 2 games this year he’s been terrible.

For being out of the game as long as he has, I'm not really dissapointed as expectations weren't that high for him. I think after the first few games we all got excited with the type of season he could have. But probably should have took that 5th round pick, or whatever it was when his value was high.
 

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solid analysis.
was disappointed in our pass rush tho it did heat up late.
schultz and diggs are bright spots...as is donovan wilson.
neville gallimore had a nice game.
i still think they could bring both awuzie and lewis back cheaply and for depth...not as starters.
mccarthy should've challenged but i'm not sure we get the call.
the fumble at the end :banghead:.
 

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-Think many underestimated the Giants and their defense. They confused Dalton all day and forced him to hold onto the ball too long. This was an area in which Dalton struggled early on after he replaced Dak.

-OL really had a poor day. Couldn't protect Dalton and the run game just couldn't get going. Bright side is, with Leonard Williams big day, he is going to cost the Giants even more to resign in the off-season.

-The book on Andy Dalton with Cincy was that he wasn't a big game QB. We saw this today. His accuracy was all over the place, where the Giants had multiple chances to intercept some of his passes. Gutsy performance, but he needed to play better. I don't aspect him returning next season.

-Dalton Schultz has probably been the most consistent starter throughout the yr. He wasn't even guaranteed a roster spot this year and he finally has broken out. Depth at the position at the start of the yr looked very thin, now it is a strength.

-Outside of the opening and last drive prior to half, thought the defense played well. Strong against the run, were able to get off the field throughout the day. However, some real bonehead penalties, what was Lewis thinking with that headbutt?

-Although more self-induced, Cowboy Defense still was able to generate more defensive turnovers. Wilson just has those natural instincts, where he is always around the football.

-Was somewhat disappointed with the lack of pressure today against a OL who really has struggled, especially lately. Daniel Jones had a clean pocket to work with the majority of the day.

-Was impressed with Diggs and his long speed. Slaton is perhaps the fastest player on the Giants team, where Diggs appeared to be able to match his speed down the field.

-I just don't see enough from our secondary players to warrant a 2nd contract. Team can upgrade and at a much lower cost.

-MM should of used the challenge flag, but as we have seen, many of these calls don't get overturned even with clear evidence. They usually go to how it was called on the field. Thought we got a bad break on the fumble late in the game.

Although disappointing, this is what this franchise truly needed, secure a top 10 pick. They have a war chest of picks and they are going to need it as this defense needs a major overhaul.

Go Washington as I do not want to hear it from the Giant fans all off-season long.
I thought Dalton was terribly inaccurate more so than lack of protection.

On first watch (and there wont be a second), I thought Steele played very well.
 

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The defense played well but made Daniel Jones look like Joe Montana.


They were fortunate the Giants receivers were dropping passes left and right otherwise it wouldn't have been this close.
 

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1 - I never knew why everyone was chalking this up as a win. The Giants DL was always going to be a problem for us.

2 - It might be better for the team in the long run anyway. Hopefully we can pick up a couple impact players in the first few rounds this way.
 

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Spot on with Schultz....... I’m not sure you can start Jar over him coming off an ACL. Even with his contract. Jar, like Schultz have never done squat because of Witt
 
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