Wood
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Slowed speed down especially on defense to see what Dallas is doing and what really happend on final series that resulted in NY field goal.
Defense - When you rewatch this game three things become apparent. One- Dallas did blitz enough. Especially on last series Dallas blitzed three times and on the crutial 3rd and 4 that set up field goal - Dallas brought 6 players at Manning. Two - Dallas just isnt that good at blitzing (outside of Bradie James). Three - Eli Manning did really good job getting rid of ball just before defender got there.
Bobby Carpender - he just stands out on film as player who did virtually nothing except waiving his arms at the crowd. Horrible blitzer getting neutralized easly but single blocks and on running plays he gets back on his heels when offensive lineman comes his way. Without doubt easy guy to block on this defense.
Demarcus Ware - this guy goes all out on every play...he just came up against a LT that did excellent job. Often he was just a second away from getting sack if DB can hold coverage just bit longer. Give credit to Giants LT in this game.
Olshansky - huge guy but poor at getting to QB ...he rarely was able to beat his guy but his assignment might to be to just hold his gap. I think Canty was slightly the better player.
Spears - another one of these guys who is just a non factor on too many plays. Rarely beats his guy even with single blocker...rather seems more intent on rushing intially - gets stood up and just waits for throw and try to knock it down.
Ratliff - huge motor on every play. Makes some great plays but noticed sometimes he completely takes him self out of a play with aggressive style. Can live with his style.
Bradie James - truely one of the three stars on this defense (Ware, Ratliff, James). He is active and aggressive. Seems to have knack for blitzing and holds up well in running game. Always on his toes pursuing play.
Brooking - dont see upgrade here from last year. Often over-whelmed by offensive lineman and cant blitz either. Would put him in with group of basically bodies on the field who don't do anything particularly well (Spears, Carp, Brooking, Bowen, Hamlin).
Scandrick - if this guy makes half of the missed tackles dallas wins. Very disappointing on film. Jenkins looked like the better player to my suprise.
Hamlin - average at best. On his single blitz he did same thing as last year and takes bad angles. Pursuit was excellent but just takes and angle where he misses the QB.
On 3 and 4 that set up winning FG. Dallas rushes 6 players as Jenkins comes up to play press coverage. Only thing wrong is that Jenkins doesnt get the jam - huge mental error and allows receiver to run slant. Manning gets rid of ball for easy completion. Dallas brought pressure - Jenkins just makes bad decision to allow receiver to run the hot read in that situation - a slant.
Offense - Line did good job and two guys really stand out here:
Lenord Davis - had huge blocks in this game. Almost played perfect game...didnt give up a sack and made several huge blocks for big runs and TD.
Deon Anderson - was a beast in this game. I cant even imagine this game without this guy. Perfect on blitz pickups and just made big block after big block in running game. If Dallas won this game....he was MVP.
Tony Romo - all of his bad passes were too high. That was common thing with Farve early in his career....but with Romo it continued thru-out the game. Manning was accurate and Romo wasnt...that pretty much decided this game.
Defense - When you rewatch this game three things become apparent. One- Dallas did blitz enough. Especially on last series Dallas blitzed three times and on the crutial 3rd and 4 that set up field goal - Dallas brought 6 players at Manning. Two - Dallas just isnt that good at blitzing (outside of Bradie James). Three - Eli Manning did really good job getting rid of ball just before defender got there.
Bobby Carpender - he just stands out on film as player who did virtually nothing except waiving his arms at the crowd. Horrible blitzer getting neutralized easly but single blocks and on running plays he gets back on his heels when offensive lineman comes his way. Without doubt easy guy to block on this defense.
Demarcus Ware - this guy goes all out on every play...he just came up against a LT that did excellent job. Often he was just a second away from getting sack if DB can hold coverage just bit longer. Give credit to Giants LT in this game.
Olshansky - huge guy but poor at getting to QB ...he rarely was able to beat his guy but his assignment might to be to just hold his gap. I think Canty was slightly the better player.
Spears - another one of these guys who is just a non factor on too many plays. Rarely beats his guy even with single blocker...rather seems more intent on rushing intially - gets stood up and just waits for throw and try to knock it down.
Ratliff - huge motor on every play. Makes some great plays but noticed sometimes he completely takes him self out of a play with aggressive style. Can live with his style.
Bradie James - truely one of the three stars on this defense (Ware, Ratliff, James). He is active and aggressive. Seems to have knack for blitzing and holds up well in running game. Always on his toes pursuing play.
Brooking - dont see upgrade here from last year. Often over-whelmed by offensive lineman and cant blitz either. Would put him in with group of basically bodies on the field who don't do anything particularly well (Spears, Carp, Brooking, Bowen, Hamlin).
Scandrick - if this guy makes half of the missed tackles dallas wins. Very disappointing on film. Jenkins looked like the better player to my suprise.
Hamlin - average at best. On his single blitz he did same thing as last year and takes bad angles. Pursuit was excellent but just takes and angle where he misses the QB.
On 3 and 4 that set up winning FG. Dallas rushes 6 players as Jenkins comes up to play press coverage. Only thing wrong is that Jenkins doesnt get the jam - huge mental error and allows receiver to run slant. Manning gets rid of ball for easy completion. Dallas brought pressure - Jenkins just makes bad decision to allow receiver to run the hot read in that situation - a slant.
Offense - Line did good job and two guys really stand out here:
Lenord Davis - had huge blocks in this game. Almost played perfect game...didnt give up a sack and made several huge blocks for big runs and TD.
Deon Anderson - was a beast in this game. I cant even imagine this game without this guy. Perfect on blitz pickups and just made big block after big block in running game. If Dallas won this game....he was MVP.
Tony Romo - all of his bad passes were too high. That was common thing with Farve early in his career....but with Romo it continued thru-out the game. Manning was accurate and Romo wasnt...that pretty much decided this game.
