Last night was an abject mess. I glimpsed at the blog as I was trying to get a new page loaded and realized that the mispellings (autocorrections I mean) were rampant. So, sorry for the mess. Jane Eyre was quite lovely though. This is not about classic literature, however. This is about Football. I want to rant and rave about the high school and college teams my kids play for, but that is for another day–probably Saturday after the Chadron State game. No, today is about the Pros. Specifically it is about the Giants.
The 53 man roster dropped, and there are a few ‘surprises’ there. No, I am not actually surprised, because I had a sense the team was leaning hard on hope and luck this year and expecting to build a foundation. That foundation starts on the line. They have yet to solve the problems there, and it shows. Evan Neal is still on the roster if for no other reason than it is too expensive to cut him. The fifth year option is not happening. He was regularly beaten by backups in pre-season play and got his QBs in a ton of trouble. As wonderful as his ceiling was in college, he has not shown a pro level floor.
I’m excited about the secondary. I think the G-men can compete against Wrs this year. I also think the way that WR1 Malik Nabers is abusing everyone in that secondary is more about him than them. He’s going to be a big deal this season, if the line can give Wilson (and eventually Winston) enough time to get the ball out. As for QB, I do think they are taking it slow with Dart. I do see them letting him learn for a season with the assurance that they won’t be fired this year and probably letting him run it next year. Dart will not start meaningful games. That’s what Winston is for–that and his incredible locker room presence.
That is a brief look at the roster in ten. I have more to say, but no time to do it… so Saturday?