TIME FOR REDEMPTION

     The GIANTS need to make a statement this week at home against the Tennessee Titans.  They need to make a statement to the fans, to the league, and most importantly to themselves.  Last week might have been an un-winnable game under any circumstances, you have those in this league, and the circumstances I described last week certainly were stacked against the Giants.
     One change this week will be Adam Koets at center for Shaun O'Hara.  O'Hara has been battling an achilles problem all through training camp and it has now kept him from practicing all week.  Koets has been here a while, and played a lot in pre season.  We will see if he is ready for Sunday.  The other option was to move Seubert to center, move Diehl to guard, and put Andrews in at tackle, but making three moves instead of one is not desirable at this point.
     The offensive line is on the spot this week.  The O-Line, tight ends, and in particular the fullback need to step-up and make some plays.  Eli needs time to hit his very good receivers.  Bradshaw needs a crease to run through.  Jacobs, who has apologized to everyone who would listen, not just for last week but for his attitude the last month is re-dedicated to running strong and straight ahead.  Jacobs and Hedgecock the fullback have had a dis-connect since 2008.  I think Jacobs has taken some unwarranted heat because of the poor play by the FB and Tight ends.  They need to figure this out now.  The return of Kevin Boss should be a big boost this week.  Travis Beckum still seems lost during certain plays.  Last week he was caught numerous times missing blocks, and even looking around at the snap count.  The pass rushers for the Titans are very good and fast, but with the home field advantage, and a week to adjust, the Giants should be able to keep Eli upright.
     The Defense will take a 180 degree turn this week.  The 4-1-6 formation that started last week will be replaced by the 6-3-2 at times.  Chris Johnson of the Titans, as many of you know, is perhaps the best running back in the league.  He was held to 38 yards last week by the Steelers, anyone think that can happen two weeks in a row?  Probably not.  The GIANTS will need to limit the big plays against them, load the line with linebackers and safeties, and hope Vince Young has a bad day (again).  The run must be stopped in this game.

The Giants are favored by three at home, which means the game is dead even.  The only way this game is even is because of the poor performance of the G-Men last week.  Giants cover at home.

Back to 1:00 Est for a week, then another annoying Sunday Night game next week against Chicago.

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