The Bottom Line

[YardRat]

The last two weeks have made it obvious...

Fairchild, though not as bad as some would like to believe, won't be missed next year.

The injuries have caught up to the team, and the disparity in talent between having starters on the field has shown in missed tackles, lack of plays being made, etc.

Both lines need to improve in the run game. The d-line gets pushed around too much, and the o-line isn't dominate enough to take over a game when the conditions dictate it's necessary.

Edwards needs to learn how to play into the wind.

We need receivers that can catch the ball. Pretty basic job requirement.

Hopefully we address WR, TE, and maybe C in the off season. I don't see any coaching changes except for Fairchild unless he takes some of our guys with them, but McNally and April should be on the hot seat in '08.

[justasportsfan]

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Fairchild is the worst OC we've had since Marv quit.

[HHURRICANE]

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The last two weeks have made it obvious...

Fairchild, though not as bad as some would like to believe, won't be missed next year.

The injuries have caught up to the team, and the disparity in talent between having starters on the field has shown in missed tackles, lack of plays being made, etc.

Both lines need to improve in the run game. The d-line gets pushed around too much, and the o-line isn't dominate enough to take over a game when the conditions dictate it's necessary.

Edwards needs to learn how to play into the wind.

We need receivers that can catch the ball. Pretty basic job requirement.

Hopefully we address WR, TE, and maybe C in the off season. I don't see any coaching changes except for Fairchild unless he takes some of our guys with them, but McNally and April should be on the hot seat in '08.

Great post.

[Historian]

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Fairchild is the wrose OC we've had since Marv quit.

Wanna feel even worse?

New York's Offensive coordinator is none other than Kevin Gilbride.

[Hard Nose Football]

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The play of our LB's and DB's was terrible.

[G Wolly]

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I agree with everything in your post YR.

If we can get a skilled tall WR, a smart OC, and get Trent established in throwing in wind, we'll be set for next year.

[Yasgur's Farm]

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Wanna feel even worse?

New York's Offensive coordinator is none other than Kevin Gilbride.

LMAO... The last OC run outta town! Ironic that the Giants D... Our is it TE... Won the game. Not the O.

[historypete]

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The last two weeks have made it obvious...

Fairchild, though not as bad as some would like to believe, won't be missed next year.

The injuries have caught up to the team, and the disparity in talent between having starters on the field has shown in missed tackles, lack of plays being made, etc.

Both lines need to improve in the run game. The d-line gets pushed around too much, and the o-line isn't dominate enough to take over a game when the conditions dictate it's necessary.

Edwards needs to learn how to play into the wind.

We need receivers that can catch the ball. Pretty basic job requirement.

Hopefully we address WR, TE, and maybe C in the off season. I don't see any coaching changes except for Fairchild unless he takes some of our guys with them, but McNally and April should be on the hot seat in '08.

I agree with everything, except the comment on Fairchild. The guy is a complete moron who runs the same sets, plays and packages every game. He doesn't even try to change things. His incompetance is a huge reason we are ranked 30th in offense.

[justasportsfan]

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Wanna feel even worse?

New York's Offensive coordinator is none other than Kevin Gilbride.

wanna feel even worse, KG beat us by RUNNING the ball

[Captain gameboy]

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I fully agree with the comment that this game really showed what happens when you dress street guys to fill in for NFL caliber injured defensive secondary players.

Regarding our departing OC, it is extremely distressing that we have to watch defensive backs creep up to within five yards of the LOS before running plays, as though they always know exactly what is going to happen.

If we're that [predictable, at least go with a quick snap count.

In our running game, we are almost always outnumbered at the point of attack, and that is a scheme thing.

I hope we are much less predictable next year, and I will not miss him.

[YardRat]

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I fully agree with the comment that this game really showed what happens when you dress street guys to fill in for NFL caliber injured defensive secondary players.

Regarding our departing OC, it is extremely distressing that we have to watch defensive backs creep up to within five yards of the LOS before running plays, as though they always know exactly what is going to happen.

If we're that [predictable, at least go with a quick snap count.

In our running game, we are almost always outnumbered at the point of attack, and that is a scheme thing.

I hope we are much less predictable next year, and I will not miss him.

There were times today where I counted nine guys in the box for the Giants.

[Mr. Pink]

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Our rushing defense gave up 292 yards but Fairchild is at fault?

Out of curiousity, do some of you even watch the games?

[YardRat]

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Our rushing defense gave up 292 yards but Fairchild is at fault?

Out of curiousity, do some of you even watch the games?

Would you prefer Fewell go to Colorado and Fairchild stick around for next year?

[Mr. Pink]

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Would you prefer Fewell go to Colorado and Fairchild stick around for next year?

Honestly, I have no ire or ill will towards any of the coaching.

You can grant half of our roster extra years of NCAA eligibility and let them go to Colorado State.

[historypete]

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Yeah, I watch the game and the whole time while watching the offense I was calling out the play because at this point I know what is going to happen. If I can do that, imagine what a defensive coordinator who spends 90 hours a week studying can pick up.

I'm not letting the defense off the hook. Giving up 300 yards on the ground is unaccepatble. But overall I think Fewell had done a much better job than Fairchild for the simple reason Fewell has had to deal with devestating injuries all year, whereas Fairchild has had a pretty constant lineup.