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Why the Ravens defense should feel great about facing the Giants offense

the 8-5 Baltimore Ravens will walk into Met Life Stadium as about two touchdowns-and-a-field goal favorites over the 2-11 New York Giants.

Oliver Stone titled his 1999 football movie Any Given Sunday for a reason. Because in today’s NFL, anything can happen, week to week. You can’t take anything for granted and assume a victory, ever.

But on paper, the 8-5 Baltimore Ravens will walk into Met Life Stadium as about two touchdowns and field goal favorites over the 2-11 New York Giants.

It has been decades since the Giants were this big of underdogs at home. In theory, the Ravens should cruise here.

At the very least, this is the easiest game on paper left for Baltimore. Next week, they host the 10-3, division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers. Then, they visit the 8-5 Houston Texans on Christmas Day.

The season concludes with a visit from the 3-10 Cleveland Browns, but one of those three wins came over the Ravens on October 27. So, of these last four games, Ravens fans should feel most confident about the one immediately coming up.

So what happened to “Big Blue?” Why are these Giants now so miniscule? On multiple levels, a lot has gone wrong for quite some time, but one must start by looking at the decision to Saquon Barkley walk.

Long-time former Giants offensive guard Justin Pugh certainly sees it this way.

“I think the Giants and Joe Schoen messed up with Saquon Barkley,” Pugh said in an exclusive with RG. “He was more than just a running back.

“If you’re paying receivers $35 million a year, you’re telling me you can’t pay Barkley $500K more per year to get into the $13 million mark? If the top receivers are worth $30 million, Saquon has to be in the $15 million range.

“When you have that drama for two years drag on and you draft guys early in the draft that aren’t All-Pros and you have to bench Evan Neal – and he’s probably not going to be with the Giants moving forward either – it starts to develop this track record where people are coming after (General Manager) Joe Schoen.”

Pugh is right on multiple points. Barkley is more than just a running back—he’s a true NFL MVP front-runner. Only a couple of weeks ago, the Ravens themselves witnessed firsthand the elite level of quality of Saquon Barkley.

The Giants wouldn’t pay him fair market value, so he joined the division rival Philadelphia Eagles, now 11-2. Barkley, who leads the NFL in rushing yards and yards per rush, is the driving force behind that.

The franchise-altering decision to let Barkley go was bad enough, but the fact (as Pugh points out) that it included so much protracted drama beforehand made it even worse.

The money that didn’t go to Barkley went to other players who aren’t as talented (nor as statistically productive) as him. They overestimated the idea of a “hometown discount” (Barkley hails from the Bronx), and now the tailback is all he can be in Philly.

Pugh also mentioned Neal, whom the Giants selected seventh overall in 2002. The former Alabama star has been oft-injured, very ineffective when healthy, and booed by his fans.

The less-than-professional manner in which he responded to those boos only made him even more disliked in New York. He’s worn out his welcome in the Meadowlands and can’t be labeled anything but a big bust.

Speaking of busts, quarterback Daniel Jones, taken with the sixth overall pick in 2019 out of Duke, was given his outright release late last month. Jones landed a week later with the Minnesota Vikings, but only on the practice squad.

So, to summarize, Schoen (who has been with the club since 2022) and his predecessors in the front office made some poor personnel decisions.

This roster is a total mess now, especially on offense, where they made awful blunders at the quarterback, offensive line (now among the worst in the NFL), and running back positions. And things have just snowballed for the Giants from there.

The Ravens’ defense has been noted for its struggles this season, but they should have no real fear of their opponents on Sunday. They might be Giants (yes, that is a reference to the Brooklyn-based alternative rockers), but they are a far cry from the NYG of the 1980s-early 2010s.

Drew Lock, if healthy, will start at QB for Giants against the Ravens

The New York Giants are now on their third choice at quarterback, with Drew Lock deemed the starter

The New York Giants are now on their third choice at quarterback, with Drew Lock deemed the starter.

But Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr and company need to prepare with a major caveat—Lock’s status is in doubt for this game.

New York Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll told his local media on Monday that Lock is dealing with some soreness, bumps, and bruises right now. Daboll revealed that Lock will undergo an MRI (although he didn’t specify which body part will be scanned) to assess whether or not any structural damage occurred.

When the Giants gave up on Daniel Jones, the quarterback they once believed to be the future of the franchise, Lock was number 2 on the depth chart.

However, Daboll initially gave the gig to the #3, Tommy Devito. The New Jersey native and Syracuse alum (who played his final season of college football at Illinois) is a major fan favorite, so his re-ascension into the starting role seemed more like a marketing decision than a football one.

However, neither signal-caller has even been effective, let alone productive. It’s easy to see why the Ravens are such heavy favorites on Sunday. The 2-11 Giants are in an utterly miserable state right now.

They’re exactly who you want to face when you need a win.

Whether it’s Lock or Devito taking the snaps, the Ravens must feel good about their next game.

 

Commanders HC Dan Quinn is fired up for Washington-Dallas week

It’s Dallas week. Dan Quinn is fired up.

Dan Quinn remembers well when the Cowboys and Redskins were a big deal.

Quinn was born in 1970 and raised in New Jersey. He has said on more than one occasion that he grew up watching the NFC East.

He recalls the Giants’ Bill Parcells’s two Super Bowl teams, the Cowboys coached by Tom Landry, the Eagles by Buddy Ryan, and the Redskins by Joe Gibbs.

Regarding the Week 12 match-up this week of the Cowboys coming to Washington, Quinn wasn’t shy Wednesday with the media, saying, “For me and for the guys, man, it’s like, Washington-Dallas Week, let’s get down.”

Whether Quinn watched, in particular, the Cowboys at Redskins 1982 championship game, I don’t know. But the fact he referred to this week as “Washington-Dallas Week” reveals in itself that Quinn does have a knowledge of the rivalry and what it was 40 years ago.

The Cowboys won two Super Bowls in the 70s with QB Roger Staubach at quarterback and the “Doomsday defense.”  QB Danny White never had a Doomsday defense when he led the team to three consecutive NFC Championship games before losing all three, the last to the Redskins in 1982.

The Redskins won the NFC East three consecutive seasons (1982-84), and went to four Super Bowls under Gibbs (1981-92) winning three, along the way winning and losing some big games to the Cowboys.

Quinn was asked Wednesday what the game means for the former Cowboys and his message to them.

“I haven’t talked to them much different about that. You probably know from now, I don’t make one [game] too often bigger than another. I just think they’re all really important and we absolutely go after it as hard as we can.”

But of course, Quinn is more than aware that NFL divisional rivals are more intense regular season games.

 

Commanders Larry Izzo wants guys who run and hit

New Commanders STs coach Larry Izzo has deep ties to the area.

Apparently, Commanders fans asked for Larry Izzo to be a guest interview on the “Command Center” show.

Izzo, the newly hired Commanders special teams coach, appeared recently on the “Command Center” with host Bryan Colbert Jr.

“I’m very touched by that; it’s awesome,” responded Izzo.

Izzo is a local DMV guy. He attended Broad Run High School (Loudoun County) before moving to Texas. The area has grown tremendously, and Izzo said it has changed so much in the 34 years since he left that he doesn’t recognize it.

“What shaped me as a young football player, started here in Ashburn. We had a great coaching staff. They developed me growing into that role I was in. I played in the lower Loudoun football league in eighth grade and coach Jerry Smith at Broad Run. I still talk to these guys, so it is cool to be back.”

Izzo talked of remembering growing up here when the Redskins were winning Super Bowls, and he himself played for three New England Patriots Super Bowl Championship teams (2001, 2003, 2004).

Like rookie Luke McCaffrey, Izzo played his college ball at Rice. He said he knew the only way he was going to make it onto an NFL roster was by making a mark on special teams. How good was Larry Izzo?

“Special teams is everything to me,” said Izzo.  We always tell the young guys, special teams is going to be the easiest path to the roster to carve out a role. In my career I learned, special teams, that’s how you eat.”

Izzo has played on winning and losing Super Bowl teams and coached on a winning N.Y. Giants team.

“I am looking for dudes that want to run and hit. They want to play fast and physical. That is how we are going to play. Then, guys that really want to be out there, understand their role, have a team-first mentality. Whatever they can do to help the team win, they are going to do it.”

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels’ pro day a success with Commanders in attendance

A good day for Jayden Daniels with all of the NFL in attendance.

The much-anticipated weigh-in quickly history as he stepped on the scale, and it read 210 pounds.

Jayden Daniels, the LSU quarterback, raised concerns at the NFL Scouting Combine when he declined to weigh in, virtually assuring everyone interested that he did not actually weigh the 210 pounds the LSU roster had claimed during the season.

Being the only quarterback who did not weigh in at the Combine, no doubt there has been a concerted effort for Daniels to gain weight this offseason. His camp was most likely very pleased he was at least up to 210 by Wednesday’s LSU pro day.

Reports are his workout was very scripted, with very few three and five-step drop throws. Not to be negative, but one does wonder, if you know the pro game is going to be much more detailed, such as involving three and five-step drops, why not be working on those enough this offseason to display them in your pro day workout?

A real positive not to be overlooked was Daniels’ measurement at 6-foot-3 and one-half inch. No doubt interested teams were glad to see Daniels’ height, as seeing over the offensive and defensive lines is a tremendous help for an NFL quarterback.

Daniels threw many short, intermediate and some long passes, enough that he displayed enough arm strength and touch to please the interested teams. His throwing motion was smooth; nothing seemed forced in his motion. It was a good showing for Daniels. Here is every throw by Daniels from earlier today.

Interested NFL teams met with Daniels following his on-field workout, which lasted approximately 20 minutes. This serves as another opportunity for both parties to get to know each other a bit more during this NFL Draft process.

What teams attended the LSU workout? Early reports are those viewing along with the Commanders were the Giants, Patriots, Saints, Raiders, and the Bears.

Yes, the Chicago Bears. Might the Bears still be considering drafting Daniels?

Interested teams will travel immediately to the North Carolina pro day, which is scheduled for Thursday. The major focus for the Commanders, of course, will be quarterback Drake Maye.

There is no rest for the NFL weary this week.

Giants place linebacker Azeez Ojulari on IR

The New York Giants have placed former Georgia football standout Azeez Ojulari on injured reserve

The New York Giants have placed former Georgia football standout Azeez Ojulari on injured reserve. Ojulari, a second-year player, has seem limited action in 2022. The former second-round pick has played in only two games this season.

Now, Azeez Ojulari will miss at least the next four games for the Giants. New York is off to an excellent 5-1 start, but will miss Ojulari, who is one of the Giants’ top pass rushers.

Ojulari is coming off a promising rookie season where he played in 17 games, recorded 8.0 sacks, and finished with 49 total tackles.

There was concern over Georgia linebacker Azeez Ojulari’s durability entering the 2021 NFL draft. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Azeez Ojulari currently has a calf injury. He was reportedly close to returning, but suffered an unfortunate setback. Hopefully Ojulari can suit up for the Giants later in the season. He’d provide a big boost to New York’s pass rush if he can return.

Ojulari has not played since Week 4. ESPN’s Field Yates reported the news of Ojulari being placed on injured reserve.

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Los Giants traerán de vuelta sus clásicos uniformes azules, y estas bellezas deberían ser sus uniformes permanentes

Háganse a un lado, cascos negros de Carolina Panthers. Lo siento, Cincinnati Bengals, pero los cascos blancos no pueden compararse con esto. La noticia de los mejores uniformes de la postemporada 2022 de la NFL está aquí: los New York Giants traerán …

Háganse a un lado, cascos negros de Carolina Panthers. Lo siento, Cincinnati Bengals, pero los cascos blancos no pueden compararse con esto.

La noticia de los mejores uniformes de la postemporada 2022 de la NFL está aquí: los New York Giants traerán de regreso sus jerseys y sus cascos clásicos de las décadas de los 80/90.

Así es, los uniformes que usaron para ganar un par de Super Bowls, esos que asociamos con Phil Simms, Mark Bavaro, Harry Carson y, por supuesto, Lawrence Taylor, están de regreso.

¿Lo único malo? Únicamente será por dos partidos. Como fans de toda la vida de los Giants, estamos aquí para hacer una solicitud: que sean permanentes. Los uniformes mayormente azules de ahora han sido todo menos espectaculares, pero estos uniformes nunca nos aburrirán y se ven preciosos.

Otros fans estuvieron de acuerdo:

¡Vean esto!

Traducción: El legado es atemporal. Los clásicos uniformes azules están DE REGRESO. 

 

Traducción: Los Legacy Games incluirán las zonas de anotación, regalos y contenido especial del Super Bowl XXI.

 

Traducción: Pide y se te concederá.

 

Muchas personas están de acuerdo en que estos tienen que ser los uniformes permanentes

Traducción 1: El legado es atemporal. Los clásicos uniformes azules están DE REGRESO.
Traducción 2: ¿Podemos hacer que el cambio sea permanente? ¿Junto con el logo GIANTS en el casco? Firma, todos. 

 

Traducción: Los Giants solo tienen que hacer que esos sean los uniformes permanentes. Hermosos.

 

Traducción 1: Mi uniforme favorito de la historia de los Giants. Me da gusto ver que la empresa regresa a sus raíces y honran su pasado. Ojalá los jerseys Legacy (del legado) se conviertan en el uniforme permanente de los Giants en los próximos años.
Traducción 2: El presente no es nada sin el pasado.

 

Traducción 1: Háganlos permanentes.
Traducción 2: El presente no es nada sin el pasado.

 

Traducción: Aquí, el pasado también es mejor que el presente. Quédense con estos.
Traducción 2: El presente no es nada sin el pasado.

 

Artículo traducido por Ana Lucía Toledo

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Watch: Jake Fromm makes NFL debut

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm made his NFL debut for the New York Giants.

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm made his NFL debut for the New York Giants.

Fromm’s debut came in a 21-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but Fromm was the more impressive of New York’s two quarterbacks on the day. Fromm completed six of 12 passes for 82 yards. Starter Mike Glennon had a rough outing. Glennon completed 13 of 24 passes for 99 yards and threw three interceptions.

New York gave Fromm an opportunity late in the fourth quarter. Fromm’s best throw of the day was a long pass to wide receiver Kenny Golladay:

Fromm has been with the Giants for under a month, so it is tough for him to know the playbook as well as longtime backup Mike Glennon.

The Giants could want to get a better look at Fromm. Glennon (32) is older than Fromm (23). New York is 4-10 and does not have much left to play for.

New York Giants quarterback Jake Fromm has an opportunity with starting quarterback Daniel Jones out. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo originally drafted Fromm with a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, but the Giants signed him off the Bills’ practice squad earlier this month.

Fromm had never thrown a regular-season pass before his debut against the Cowboys.

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NY Giants fans loving former Georgia LB Azeez Ojulari

Azeez Ojulari had 2.5 sacks on Sunday and Giants fans are loving what they’re seeing from the former Georgia star.

The New York Giants’ defense is loaded with former Georgia Bulldogs.

Linebackers Tae Crowder, Azeez Ojulari and Lorenzo Carter all see significant time for the Giants each week and all have continued to produce this season for the New York defense.

On Sunday, the Giants hosted the Panthers and held Carolina to just 3 points in a 25-3 win.

Crowder led the team in tackles with six, Ojulari had a massive game with 2.5 sacks and Carter recorded four stops of his own.

Ojulari in particular got Giants fans talking with his big performance. The rookie linebacker was everywhere and now has 5.5 sacks on the season.

Giants fans on Twitter are loving what they’re seeing from the former Bulldog.

Ojulari came to UGA in 2018. That season he redshirted, seeing time against Middle Tennessee, Georgia Tech and Texas in the Sugar Bowl. In 2019, Ojulari made his name heard. He played in every game — starting 13 — and had 33 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, a team-best 5.5 sacks and a team-high 34 quarterback pressures. He was the co-winner of the Defensive Most Improved player at the team’s postseason awards gala.

In 2020 at UGA, he had the best season of his career. In 10 games, Ojulari had 31 total tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks (led SEC), 2 pass deflections, 1 fumble recovery and 4 forced fumbles. That is one of the best defensive performances that Georgia has seen in one season.

Giants reveal jersey number for former UGA OLB Azeez Ojulari

The New York Giants have revealed the rookie jersey number for former Georgia football OLB Azeez Ojulari.

On Thursday evening, the New York Giants announced the signing of former Georgia outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari.

The same night, New York also revealed which jersey number the second round draft selection will be wearing in 2021, Ojulari’s rookie season.

The former four-star recruit out of Marietta will be donning the No. 51 in New York. He wore No. 13 during his playing days at UGA.

In 2020, Ojulari had the best season of his Georgia career. In 10 games, he had 31 total tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks (led SEC), 2 pass deflections, 1 fumble recovery and 4 forced fumbles. That is one of the best defensive performances that Georgia has seen in one season.

Ojulari, the No. 50 overall pick in the 2021 draft, joins fellow former UGA linebackers Lorenzo Carter and Tae Crowder in New York.

We also got our first look of Ojulari while at the Giants’ rookie minicamp on Friday.