NFL Network's Mike Mayock and Brian Billick analyze the Saints game plan. After watching this segment, the Giants interior line could not generate pressure. Both Cofield and Robbins are coming off knee injuries. Are they 100 percent? Are they playing too many snaps? Where is Rocky Bernard? If the Giants face the Saints in the playoffs, will Chris Canty make a difference?
In my preview, I stated the following: Exlpoit the Saints interior line. I think the Giants will use DE/DT Justin Tuck over center on obvious passing downs. The quickest way to Brees is a straight line. Giants sideline reporter and former Giant Howard Cross has stated the following about interior pressure. In Super Bowl XLII, he explained to listeners interior pressure by the Giants defense is the key. Why is interior pressure so important? The hardest thing for an interior offensive lineman to identify is rushers. Cross explains this so eloquently when Kawika Mitchell sacked Brady. How come Sheridan did not have Tuck over center? Where were the "A" gap blitzes? This are blitzes over center.
Payton fooled the Giants by passing in run formations. The use of play action was effective in confusing the Giants defense. Speaking of fooling, this game is a learning experience for the Giants. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. This idiom is apt. If the Giants play the Saints again, I think they will be prepared and will play well.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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