I realize it was only one game but I was impressed with Connor, Leman, and Ivy. I feel pretty good about the backup LB’s we have (or may have) on the roster. There are going to be some hard decisions made there.

Special teams beast.

Just from looking at the stats no ESPN (I was unable to watch the game) Beavers had the best kickoff return in terms of yardage and Robinson had the worst.

It appeared that our defense did alright against the pass but not very good against the run. I know it’s just one preseason game, but our defensive front line really worries me. We got quite a few sacks during the game, but that tends to happen in preseason games due to rusty and inexperienced QB play.

It also appeared that our offensive line played pretty well throughout as well. Our running numbers were good across the board. Goodson looked like he had a hell of game apart from his 2 fumbles. That’s a bit of a red flag. Deangelo looks ready to go. It’s nice to see Cantwell step in and have a good performance. If he keeps that up he may force his way onto the team. Also, Teal had our lone interception and a half sack. This after many people have been raving about his skils in camp. Is he currently a safety or a CB? Is he being considered for our nickle position?

One last thing: Leman, Connor, and Ivy all posted a lot of tackles, which is good for them, but not necessarily for the team. Now, when you’re playing a team that runs as much as the Giants do, you’re going to get a lot of tackles, but you’d like to see more coming from the defensive line and less from the linebackers. Based on those numbers and the big rushing stats from the Giants I’d think it’s fair to say that our defensive line wasn’t stuffing many holes out there.

High marks for Mike Goodson, Jeremy Leman, James Anderson (sack and blocked punt), Dan Connor, Jason Chery (not only on the catch and score, but the block he threw in the 4Q to get extra yds for another receiver), Larry Beavers (way more impressive than either Ryan Robinson or Jason Carter), Marlon Favorite, Everette Brown, Corvey Irvin, and Quinton Teal.

Minor pluses for Decori Birmingham, Captain Munnerlin, Tony Fiametta, Gary Barnidge, Andrew Davie, and Hilee Taylor.

(I’m not commenting on the starters, though Barnidge did start.)

Low grades for Geoff Schwartz (2 penalties and a missed block that caused a turnover), Dante Rosario (very disappointed that he missed so many blocks, on runs as well as pass protection — I believe his days are numbered), Nick Hayden (gets tossed around like a doll in the middle), Josh McCown/MattMoore (neither of whom showed me a thing, in pocket awareness or accuracy), and the secondary starters Gamble, Marshall, and Godfrey, who exhibited no relish for tackling.

(Just one more comment: I think had Jeff Otah been manning the RT slot, we’d have way less pressure on our QB’s tonight, which would’ve changed the outcome. Our OL subs need a lot of work.)

Anyone else think Goodson needs to learn to be patient….. I loved the explosiveness but it seems once he learns to wait for blocks to setup or holes to form he’ll be a monster. He was full speed once he got the ball….. but thats a pretty good problem to have.

IMO Dante Wesley should be our nickelback, I remember 4 pass breakups during the game that he made. Anyone else even notice his skills? Leman looks like a wildman, I say we definitely keep him over Landon Johnson. Our O-line did a decent job, can’t expect greatness against a D-Line like that. Jarrett still can’t get open and Moose didn’t look too impressive either. Not one of the QBs looked impressive due to having the pressure all around them and having to make faster decisions in the pocket. I think we are actually deep at corner this year and they had better be able to shut down the receivers like they did on Monday because the D-Line is missing Kemo for sure.