Dwayne Harris Comments

[visionary]

Anyone agree with this. This makes me respect Jason Garrett a bit more than i do already.

I agree
I like this
As someone who would not be described as a Garrett apologist I think that this sort of stuff is directly attributable to the tone the HC sets

 

[USMarineVet]

Is Wade Phillips coaching over in NY now?

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Heard an interview on a Giants podcast where they interviewed Dwayne Harris and asked him to compare and contrast the Cowboys/Giants environment

Said Cowboys practices are much more intense and competitive.. Described everyone as being on edge

Said Giants practice is more "Professional" and that guys have fun and look out for each other's safety

Also commented on the Dez/Patmon situation and said that that is normal for Cowboys practices and that Dez is just that way and that it isn't a big deal

Additionally said that the Giants were an overall more finesse group

Just thought it was interesting to hear what he had to say.. I am glad that we are on the intense side of things rather than the finesse side of things lol


if you want to listen to the whole thing here is the link http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/08/listen_giants_training_camp_overview_surprises_top.html

Wow, have times changed or what? It wasn't that long ago we were getting bullied by these guys...

 

[Nova]

He was probably looking for the best term to use other than "weak sauce".

Might be why they were the softest team in the division last year and are frequently injured.

 

[AsthmaField]

Laid back doesn't necessarily equal unprofessional, lazy, unaccountable, etc. I work in an office environment that certainly has a laid back atmosphere, but at the same time all employees individually are professional in the manner in which they address each other and clients.

So your lazy?

jk bro

 

[Doomsay]

I thought it was a pretty even handed (non-bitter) compare and contrast from a former player. Practices and overall philosophies have to be different among teams, characterizing those differences with a mike in your face without seeming pointed, would be difficult for any player, IMO.

 

[AsthmaField]

I agree
I like this
As someone who would not be described as a Garrett apologist I think that this sort of stuff is directly attributable to the tone the HC sets

Man, one of my favorite things to see on this forum is when someone who has an opinion one way, gives credit in the other direction when appropriate.

It rarely happens because people dig in so deeply on their side of a debate. Really nice to see it.

It is part of the reason you're one of the posters that I like to read.

Kudos brother.

 

[AsthmaField]

The Giants are weak.

You can't spell weak without Eli*

*Note: I am not a great speller.

 

[kevm3]

That's what I like to hear. I couldn't stand those 'camp cupcake years'. There's a reason why we were able to bully the bullies in Seattle when they used to bully us. I'm glad to hear Dallas go from a finesse team to a hard-nosed team.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Laid back doesn't necessarily equal unprofessional, lazy, unaccountable, etc. I work in an office environment that certainly has a laid back atmosphere, but at the same time all employees individually are professional in the manner in which they address each other and clients.

All I'm saying the Cowboys are professionals in their way.

 

[JDSmith]

Professional in an office is a bit different than professional in a collision sport. I'm glad that Garrett and the coaches foster an atmosphere of competition. Competition makes people better, and creates the type of team that can go into Seattle and bully the bullies, even after spotting them 10 pts. There aren't a lot of teams in the league who could do that, and the Giants are definitely not among them. So I'll take intense over 'professional' any day.

 

[DenCWBY]

It's a hard q to answer knowing we are a division opponent and to think you have 2 games against them coming up. I think DH was accurate and answered quite well considering the circumstance.
He was a baller with DC and I loved his hustle. They plugged him in a lot of places and he answered the call most of the time. 2014 had some dings and not his best year but he played hard and earned a good contract to set him up for life. I just hope we have seen the best of him last year.

 

[TheEnigma]

Sounds like the Cowboys practices are more "competitive. "

 

[waving monkey]

so Harris is glad to be away from pressure and competition. I get that.
But does that produce winners like competition ?
We'll see

 

[StylisticS]

"Giants were an overall more finesse group"

HA! Love the sound of that. The Giants didn't win two superbowls in the past 8 years by being finesse. It seems like there is a big 180 between the two organizations since 2011. Everybody said the Giants were the tougher team both mentally and physically. Garrett has come a long way in those four years.

 

[jday]

There isn't much you could write that would have made me happier about the Cowboys culture under Jason.

Fantastic.

I know, right? Made my day.

 

[skinsscalper]

Coughlin is toning it down because he's sick of seeing half of his roster on IR before the season even starts. Unfortunately, his team is going to get slapped around like weak punks that they are as a result. Sounds good to me.

There's a reason the Giants haven't beaten the Cowboys in 2 and a half seasons.

 

[jday]

I actually think the interview is a lot more negative toned than the OP makes it seem. At least thats the way I take it. http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/08/difference_between_cowboys_and_giants_practice_dwa.html

The Giants are known as a professional, well-run organization from top to bottom. They've won two Super Bowls over the past eight seasons. Some consider their head coaching job the "gold standard."

The Dallas Cowboys, under the ownership of Jerry Jones, are known as the wild, crazy, impulsive America's Team. They haven't won a Super Bowl in the 21st century. They're the kind of organization that signs defensive end Greg Hardy, a domestic abuser, and promotes its training camp brawl on the team's website and social media. With the Cowboys, the owner makes the personnel decisions because, well, he's also the general manager.

Jones never shies away from attention. He doesn't worry about, say, putting Chris Christie in the owners' box and exchanging awkward hugs and high fives in front of millions.

The two organizations couldn't be any more different in how they operate. New Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris, after signing a lucrative deal as a free agent this offseason following four years in Dallas, sees a stark contrast in how the two teams practice as well.

"The way [the Giants] practice, it's so much fun. I love the way we practice," Harris said in this week's 'Talk Is Cheap' podcast episode.

"[In Dallas] it's a lot of just ... arguing. There is always arguing. People [are] always arguing. And here, we have a good time, we have fun, go out and have practice as professionals.

"In Dallas, it's more intense. There is a lot more buildup. We do one-on-ones or defense vs. offense. I think there is more intensity there. This is more professional. Everyone is trying to keep each other safe."

Arguing, huh? With wide receiver Dez Bryant and cornerback Orlando Scandrick on the roster? Who would've thunk it?

It sometimes extends beyond arguing as well.

"In Dallas, it's like all-out brawl," said Harris, several hours before the Giants had anugly fight of their own on the practice field. "It's an all-out brawl."

I honestly don't care how he tries to frame it. Bottom line: Professionalism doesn't win football games...the most physical team, is the team that wins at least 9 times out of 10.

 

[StylisticS]

Coughlin is toning it down because he's sick of seeing half of his roster on IR before the season even starts. Unfortunately, his team is going to get slapped around like weak punks that they are as a result. Sounds good to me.

There's a reason the Giants haven't beaten the Cowboys in 2 and a half seasons.

Should be the full three.

 

[Aven8]

I actually think the interview is a lot more negative toned than the OP makes it seem. At least thats the way I take it. http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/08/difference_between_cowboys_and_giants_practice_dwa.html

The Giants are known as a professional, well-run organization from top to bottom. They've won two Super Bowls over the past eight seasons. Some consider their head coaching job the "gold standard."

The Dallas Cowboys, under the ownership of Jerry Jones, are known as the wild, crazy, impulsive America's Team. They haven't won a Super Bowl in the 21st century. They're the kind of organization that signs defensive end Greg Hardy, a domestic abuser, and promotes its training camp brawl on the team's website and social media. With the Cowboys, the owner makes the personnel decisions because, well, he's also the general manager.

Jones never shies away from attention. He doesn't worry about, say, putting Chris Christie in the owners' box and exchanging awkward hugs and high fives in front of millions.

The two organizations couldn't be any more different in how they operate. New Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris, after signing a lucrative deal as a free agent this offseason following four years in Dallas, sees a stark contrast in how the two teams practice as well.

"The way [the Giants] practice, it's so much fun. I love the way we practice," Harris said in this week's 'Talk Is Cheap' podcast episode.

"[In Dallas] it's a lot of just ... arguing. There is always arguing. People [are] always arguing. And here, we have a good time, we have fun, go out and have practice as professionals.

"In Dallas, it's more intense. There is a lot more buildup. We do one-on-ones or defense vs. offense. I think there is more intensity there. This is more professional. Everyone is trying to keep each other safe."

Arguing, huh? With wide receiver Dez Bryant and cornerback Orlando Scandrick on the roster? Who would've thunk it?

It sometimes extends beyond arguing as well.

"In Dallas, it's like all-out brawl," said Harris, several hours before the Giants had anugly fight of their own on the practice field. "It's an all-out brawl."

Reading this made me realize how we went into Seattle and stomped there butts now, and why we were 8-0 on the road!!