THE NEXT THREE

     With 6 games to go in the season I think we need to split them into two threes.  The first three is survival mode, the final three is the final push.  The first three will be played with new players and backups, the final three should be played by the full roster with depth at all positions.
     It's all about the GIANTS for the next three, they need to play their game and worry only about themselves.  The Defense needs to stiffen, create turnovers, and see if they can put points on the board.  The Offense needs to play with some new parts, and create opportunities.  They need to be a positive influence on the game, stop the turnovers, and create some momentum.  Brandon Jacobs will start at running back this Sunday, with Ahmad Bradshaw coming off the bench, along with Danny Ware if necessary.  The new wide receivers will need to contribute, along with who is left on the roster.  Look for the Giants to return to Giants football and run the ball first.  Of course the O-Line is still in a state of flux, but the scheme, a strong and rested Jacobs, and a very rested and change of pace in Ware should provide a spark.  This is more about the Offense not committing any mistakes and playing patient intelligent football.  If they continue to turn the ball over, the season will be over shortly.
     The Defense knows that it is the healthy unit this year and might have to take this team on it's back and drag it through the next three games.  The will be aggressive, will look for opportunities to create turnovers, and most importantly get the pressure turned back up on the opposing QB.  The "experts" have characterized the Giants as being in a slump because the sack numbers have been low the past three games.  What they fail to take into account is that stopping Mike Vick for a one yard gain, or for a 4 yard gain on 3rd and 25 is pretty good.  It doesn't count as a sack in the stats, but that's why stats sometimes are useless.  The defense has to continue to execute the excellent game plans that they have been given.  They will make the difference in this stretch, and I think they relish the challenge.

Two home games in the next three.......let's see where that leaves us.  The opponent is meaningless, this is all about the Giants and The Next Three.........