Would I still have the same intensity and fervor like I used to, or would I fall into the status of not caring as much since they have become champions?
As I found out, I have made some alterations, but I am still the same.
When Eli Manning was leading the Giants on their first possession down the field for the opening touchdown, I never worried that he was going to make a bad play. In a previous light, there was a underlying fear that he would make a bad decision that would hurt the team.
Now, with the team in his control, he is a confident leader. As he began shredding the Redskins defense, I watched with a smile. He has come so far in such a short period that my fear is no longer there.
When he made a bad throw, I did not get upset. I trusted his judgment to assume that he must have seen something there even though it did not work.
The offense as a whole had a sense of purpose and direction. During games, I would wonder what the hell they were trying to do. Now, there is a plan. It may not always be executed properly, but it is not a situation where I question every single play.
Of course, there are still the “WTF?” plays that are the staple of every Giants game. It is a reminder that though things have changed now that they are champions, some things remain the same.
I can see the defense and place my full trust in them. No longer do I look at them as screw-ups and wonder if they will blow the game. When the offense struggled to move the ball in the second half, there were no doubts in my mind they would not lose. Never have I felt that way.
It is a great feeling.
Looking ahead to this Sunday’s game against the Rams, those old worries have filled my head again. The point spread is playing a role with them being nine point favorites, but this is a situation where in the past, the Giants would stub their toes. They would either keep the opponent in the game too long or even lose the game outright.
After all that has transpired, going to St. Louis to play a terrible football team should not concern me.
Like I said before, old habits die hard.
See you Sunday.
Random Giants Thoughts
Aaron Ross made one of the best plays a cornerback can make when he was initially beat by Santana Moss, and was able to recover to close in and nearly intercepted the pass in the end zone.
Ross will be one of the league’s best corners by the end of the season.
It is amazing what how having other very good secondary players can make even James Butler look good.
Bryan Kehl got significant playing time at linebacker and was very impressive.
Gerris Wilkinson better step up his game otherwise Kehl will be starting full time by Week 6.
Justin Tuck was a beast. At this rate, he could become arguably the best defensive lineman in football by the years end.
Great pancake blocking by the entire offensive line. Redskin players were being blown off the line and never had a chance the entire night.
Was Ahmad Bradshaw more hurt that the Giants were leading on? Why did he not get a carry in the game.
Welcome back Derrick Ward.
John Carney, at the tender age of 342 years…err…44 years old, performed pretty well.
He can handle the kicking duties until Lawrence Tynes comes back.
There was a Sinorice Moss sighting on the field. He’s ALIVE!!!
It would not surprise me to see Steve Smith catch 70 passes this year.
Brandon Jacobs trucking of Lavon Landry has to rank among the best plays I have ever seen. Think of the Madden video game with the “Truck Stick” and then watch that play. An absolute classic.
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