I read a very smart article today discussing what the Giants might look like this upcoming season. In a cycle starving for useful football coverage, this was a true find. It was a real X’s and O’s football article that got me thinking positively about change and recognizing that with a new coach does come a new scheme–which is something I haven’t seen in spite of previous coaching changes. A scheme that plays to the strength of the existing talent would be very nice. It would also be a different look than Buffalo, which is what he promised. All of this points towards a solid possible future for the NYG over the next few years. It feels like even if Jones isn’t the guy, he is the style they expect to build around and have already gotten to work in acquiring weapons he can work with and Linemen who can play to scheme.
Again, a lot of this falls on Barkley staying healthy. If the team’s clear RB1 can return to form and be allowed to do some of the things he became famous for, he has a real opportunity to drive the offense forward. I’d call him a solid fantasy pick this year–one you can grab at a bargain price. Of course, all of this depends on coaches being able to put the scheme together in a way that highlights talent and allows for plug and play when guys get hurt. Guys will always get hurt, but that has been a thorn in the side of the G-men for a few years now. Finding ways to train smarter is imperative.
Some Thoughts:
- My kid ran a solid 15.85 in the 110 hurdles state championships. Not bad for a sophomore, but not good enough for top 8 in the state. He ends the year ranked #14 in D1 and the #3 sophomore.