tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937616333234364884.post5627866214307786755..comments2023-04-15T06:24:39.664-04:00Comments on Scarsdale Big Blue Review: Bradshaw agrees to contractAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01814176576934354769noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937616333234364884.post-76857501237198868822011-08-02T09:43:50.687-04:002011-08-02T09:43:50.687-04:00I'm aware that Ward isn't on the team! I j...I'm aware that Ward isn't on the team! I just used him for the contrast.Yankel the Nachashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456773891416360891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937616333234364884.post-65367579294469191552011-08-02T09:41:02.146-04:002011-08-02T09:41:02.146-04:00Wolfman,
Glad you're back in business.
A fe...Wolfman,<br /><br />Glad you're back in business. <br /><br />A few points:<br /><br />1. I fell in love with Bradshaw during the Super Bowl run and I've been a fan of his since then; until last year's fumble-fest. I can't recall the specifics, but there were more than a few moments last year where I concluded that as good as he is, he's not worth it bc of the fumbles. I hope Dr. Coughlin can cure him (I refuse to believe that Coughlin 'cured' Tiki).<br />2. I don't understand why they don't design more screen plays for Jacobs, unless he flat out can't catch. Jacobs is all about momentum-when he can get a few steps north-south--he's a beast. We all pull our hair out when they run him to the outside, but I assume they need to occasionally do that to prevent the defense from stacking the box when he's in. How about play action to Jacobs, then hit him in stride on a screen? By the time he catches the ball, he would have momentum, and I pity the safety who tries to tackle him. I think that would be an effective alternative way to use him and would prevent defense from stacking the box.<br />3. Jacobs needs a hole to be effective. And a big hole, at that. Bradshaw could shake and move. Ward created his own holes, mousing his way through the tiniest cracks (man, was he good that year). This is why on third/fourth and short and goal line situations, Jacobs is the wrong guy for the job. He's literally too big for these situations--he gets stuck behind his blockers. Killdrive needs to finally recognize this. <br />4. The Osi situation is tough. His agent did a hell of a job with the statement he released yesterday-it made him appear reasonable and the Giants like a-holes. I have no idea what's right. One thing I do know is if the Giants were tired of his crap, they should have moved him earlier, when they had more leverage. Did anyone think he would miraculously shut up and be content? I thought he was gone when they signed Kiwi. In any event, I think he's very talented, but definitely benefited from Tuck's presence. Giants are stacked at D-Line, they'll survive losing him.<br />5. Off topic, but perhaps you can chime in. The NY Mets have an excellent young first baseman, Rabbi Isaac Davis, Shlita. The NY Mets have an excellent young hitter, who has no position on the field, Daniel Murphy. They NY Mets as an organization are making decisions for the future, not 2011. If they have any intention on keeping Daniel Murphy after this season, why the hell is he playing first base, which he clearly will not be playing next year? Why isn't he gaining experience at another position, say, second base, where he might actually be a starter next year? They say that no amount of practice can equate to the real game. Let him play 50+ games at second base! I don't get it.<br /><br />YankelYankel the Nachashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456773891416360891noreply@blogger.com