Monday’s Giants Links
Last week, I said that the Giants should beat the Bucs. Even though Big Blue was the underdog against Tampa Bay, I felt like they were the better team. They played tougher teams, including playing in the NFC East versus the NFC South. Now, we are going to play the Cowboys again. Here, I think that we could beat the Cowboys rather than should beat them. The ‘Boys are favored by 7 1/2 over the Giants. The Jints have momentum while the Cowboys have been not so hot. T.O. is injured, and he is considered a “game-time decision”. I know that he’ll play because he came back to play with a broken leg when he was in Philly. But how effective will he be? We’ll have to find out, and Dallas isn’t releasing any information about that, and don’t expect them too. Also, Tony Romo’s thumb may still be a little banged up. This is a big test for Big Blue. I’m really looking forward to the game, and it’s the last one of the weekend. I definitely think the Giants will cover the spread even though they lost by double digits twice during the regular season. Not that it’s my choice, but one Playoff win against the Cowboys makes up for getting swept by Dallas.
Upon Further Review - Michael Eisen wrote up this article about yesterday’s game against the Bucs.
Transcript: Coach Tom Coughlin - Michael Eisen discusses with Tom Coughlin the health of the team, a look ahead at the Cowboys, and a look back at the Bucs.
CB Webster makes impact - Michael Eisen put together an article about Corey Webster’s great game.
Transcript: Postgame QB Eli Manning
Transcript: Postgame RB Brandon Jacobs
Transcript: Postgame DE Michael Strahan
Transcript: Postgame WR Amani Toomer
Transcript: Postgame CB Corey Webster
Notes, anecdotes and statistics - Michael Eisen put together a ton of fun stats, but nothing too interesting.
Newsday:
Giants rock Bucs for eighth road win in row
Eli earns his stripes with playoff win
Giants return to Dallas, face Cowboys a 3rd time
Tampa Bay’s Barber has to eat his words
Webster’s return defined by physical play
Giants rise at site of Super Bowl meltdown
Q & A: Ronde Barber cut by his own words - OBVIOUSLY!
Will 3rd party be fun time? - I sure hope so.
Toomer helps spark Giants victory
New York Daily News:
Giants beat Buccaneers 24-14 to set up third meeting with Dallas Cowboys
Eli Manning a cut above as he silences big-mouth Barbers with playoff win
Win over Buccaneers means Tom Coughlin will be back with Giants - This is absolutely correct. Tom Coughlin will be able to command a big money, long-term contract with the Giants. It’s well deserved. I’m not the biggest fan of his, but I do like the fact that he was part of the Bill Parcell coaching tree and that was very evident in yesterday’s game. I do believe that they need to get a new Offensive Coordinator.
After topping Tampa, Giants hope third time the charm against Cowboys
Corey Webster’s two huge plays stand tallest in win over Buccaneers
Eli Manning silences Ronde Barber
Giant fans’ Super Bowl dreams still alive after win over Tampa
Giants finally get past Jeff Garcia - Finally…What a relief!
David Diehl leaves game with cramps
New York Post:
ROOKIE RB BRADSHAW BASHES BUCS
OH ‘BOY: GIANTS READY FOR THIRD SHOT AT DALLAS
STRAHAN: LONG WAIT MADE WIN SWEET
FINAL-E! E-FFICIENT ELI JUST COULDN’T BE HAD
New York Times:
Secondary Answers All the Questions
Short Passes Lead to Long Day for Bucs’ Defense
The Star-Ledger:
Bradshaw answers need for speed
Toomer casts off playoff demons
