Now that Eli has a Super Bowl ring of his own, is he as good as his brother? Does it matter? Sports fans love tossing out comparisons, but in my latest column for Bullz-Eye.com, I write that it’s gotten to the point where many fans are too busy drawing comparisons to enjoy historical moments like the Giants’ upset over the Pats.
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Steve Spagnuolo has decided to remain defensive coordinator of the New York Giants. Spagnuolo was interviewed by the Redskins earlier this week, but was never officially offered the job.
Steve Spagnuolo will remain with the New York Giants and is not a candidate for the Redskins job according to a source with knowledge of the situation. A formal announcement is likely to come later today, with a new three-year deal from the Giants on its way, too.
Spagnuolo returned to the New York area this morning. Jim Fassel was seen by many as the frontrunner to get this job, with Spagnuolo emerging late. It would appear to be headed that way now.
I think it’s novel that Spags is sticking with the Giants. If the Giants’ defense plays as well as they did this year, he’ll have plenty of offers again in the future.
Todd McShay of ESPN has posted his latest mock draft with a bit of a surprise at the No.1 spot.
1. Miami Dolphins — Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
Record: 1-15 | Needs: OT, DL, ILB, CB, QB
Previous mock selection: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
Assuming for our purposes that the Dolphins are unable to trade down, they will have a difficult decision to make between Ryan, DE Chris Long, OT Jake Long and DT Glenn Dorsey. Either of the Longs makes sense, considering offensive tackle and defensive line are two of the team’s biggest needs. Dorsey is considered by many to be the No. 2 player in this year’s class, but he’s not an ideal fit for a 3-4 defensive scheme and it doesn’t make financial sense to spend No. 1-type money on a lineman who will be asked to take up space. That’s why Ryan makes a lot of sense…
The rest of McShay’s top five were: 2. Rams (Chris Long, DE, Virginia), 3. Falcons (Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas), 4. Raiders (Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU) and 5. Chiefs (Jake Long, OT, Michigan).
I laud McShay for being one of the first mock drafts to have Miami taking Ryan with the first overall pick. However, if Dorsey falls to the fourth pick (which could certainly happen given what position he plays), it would be a crime. He’s the best player in the draft and will likely have an immediate impact for whichever team drafts him. The guy is an absolute stud and would be a steal at No. 4.
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When football fans reminisce about Super Bowl XLII, they’re likely going to talk about Eli Manning and the Giants’ final drive to beat the previously undefeated Patriots. Or David Tyree’s catch. Or Will Ferrell’s, “Bud Light – suck one” commercial.
But one small facet that is currently being overlooked is the decision Bill Belichick made in the third quarter to go for it on 4th and 13 instead of attempting a 48-yard field goal. FOXSports writer Mark Kriegel talks about that play in one of his latest columns. (As well as how Belichick has decided to hide in a hole following the game.)
Recall Belichick’s decision to go for it on fourth down with the ball on the Giants’ 31-yard line. With a chance for a 48-yard field goal, Belichick keeps his kicker on the sideline. It was the third quarter. Points were precious and few on Sunday. The kicker, Stephen Gostkowski was 21-of-24 this year, three-of-five from a distance of 40-to-49 yards. The longest field goal of his career was a 52-yarder he made last season as a rookie. He’d been kicking them from the 50 in practice. And it’s not as if there was any interference from the elements. University of Phoenix Stadium was a dome Sunday night with its roof closed. All that, and Belichick goes for it. As it happened, Tom Brady — having his problems all night with the Giants defense — would throw an incomplete pass to Jabar Gaffney.
The field goal was no guarantee, but Kriegel’s right for calling Belichick out. The odds of the Patriots scooping up a first down on 4th and 13 were slim compared to Gostkowski making a 48-yarder. It was a dumb decision and considering the media’s infatuation with Belichick the genius, one would think that they would call him out more for arrogant decisions like that one.
This play might never get old.
How the F did Eli Manning escape three sacks? How the F did David Tyree come down with that ball? How the F did the Patriots not sack Manning and Rodney Harrison allow Tyree to catch that pass? He had good coverage, but his swat at the ball was brutal.
Oh yeah, and how the F did David Tyree come down with that ball?!
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