cowboyjoe;2926328 said:
well thats not what canty said, he said that he and the giants were going to show up the cowboys and tear the cowboys up, especially on the defensive line, while showing teams how to beat the cowboys;
"Saying" and "doing" are two different things entirely. No one should ever be concerned about the former. Only the latter is debatable.
The Giants have a formidable defensive line, just as they have for several seasons. When Dallas has fielded a healthy offensive line, it has been successful in countering it. Does Canty's addition regress or improve that line? Or does remain at it's previous status quo?
Canty does not regress the Giants' defensive line. He's a quality player who is solid against the run. He's not particularly strong as a pass rusher, whether he's lined up on the inside or outside.
Is Canty another Albert Haynesworth? Namely, a defensive tackle who will come in and upgrade the DL? No, he is not.
From the Giants' perspective, two things will determine whether he will be perform better than Alford and make New York's defensive line
more than formidable:
- Can he play at a higher level than a comparable player, Jay Alford, on the Giants' DL?
- Will he be able to effectively disruptive against the Cowboys' offensive line blocking?
I don't see Canty transforming into a juggernaut simply by moving to another defensive scheme. He has never shown any 'freakish' talent while playing in Dallas. Will he now? Not likely.
Canty is familiar with Adams, Kosier, Gurode, Davis and Colombo's blocking abilities. Likewise, they are equally versed in Canty's strengths and weaknesses as a defensive lineman. Leaving the team doesn't magically grant Canty with an advantage over the same teammates who he practiced against for years.
I just get the all-of-a-sudden dread over Canty in a Giants uniform.
