SPEECHLESS

Not sure what to say about last Sunday, so I won't say much.  A season of injuries and inconsistencies has come to a close, and it's time for some changes.  Tom Coughlin sounds like he's ready to go back in time a bit.  He said he met with his leadership council after the loss, and didn't hear anything he thought would help going forward.  That experiment might be over if they don't find some real leaders on this team.  Leaders like Osi, who complained to the media after the game, remind you of the old leadership here.  We don't need another Tiki, Shockey, episode.  We need real leaders who produce on the field.  Osi obviously doesn't care for the new defensive system, and who can blame him.  The defensive coordinator who early on showed he wasn't a players coach by requesting to be in the press box on game days, made some critical errors handling this team.  The idea sold to the fans was that as a current member of the staff, he would keep the scheme essentially the same as it was under Spagnuolo.  This did not happen even from training camp.  As injuries started to mount this also become harder to achieve, but the communication was awful all year, and the execution even worse.  Thinking back a bit Bill Sheridan was the linebackers coach, and we have done nothing but lose linebackers to free agency in recent years.  We also have had very slow developing draft picks in that area. Maybe we should put two and two together and move on.
The offense is still a force. Kevin Gilbride's future probably lies in Eli's hands.  If he thinks he can flourish under his play calling, then he will most likely stay. The running game will need a boost on draft day, and the name Derrick Ward has surfaced recently, maybe opening the door for a return.  The GIANTS had planned on D. J. Ware taking his place, he performed very well in camp and pre-season, then got hurt on the opening kickoff of the season.  No one's fault there.  There will be a re-alignment of the offensive line, with some of the younger kids making a move into the starting rotation.  The tight end position is solid, and the young receivers certainly made their mark this year and will only continue to improve.
On defense there is work to do.  The coordinator will be let go next week sometime.  The name out there is Dick Jauron, who was Tom's defensive coordinator in Jacksonville.  Players brought in this year that did not perform well will be replaced, and the scheme will again change a bit.  The D needs to get a healthy Kenny Phillips back, a healthy Corey Webster and Aaron Ross will help too.  Tuck, Kiwanuka, Osi, Canty, Boley, and who ever else is retained need to step it up and show how good they can be.

The impressive 4 year run to the playoffs has ended.  The time for change is now.  The owners were extremely embarrassed on Sunday, and they will make all the changes necessary heading into next season and their new building.