Tag: Eli Manning

Its the end of an era in New York: Fans say Thank You Eli

Sonja Greenfield, Senior NFL Reporter NFC North, NFC East

By Sonja Greenfield //@Mom23RN

The New York Giants announced yesterday, that rookie quarterback Daniel Jones has been given the starting job, and 15-year starting QB Eli Manning will be the backup.

Football’s favorite little brother has had a lackluster past couple of years, starting with being benched for QB Geno Smith in 2017.  When the Giants drafted Jones with their first pick in this past April’s draft, most thought that this was a sign that it was really going to be the end for Manning this year.  Well, the Giants made it official yesterday.

Continue reading “Its the end of an era in New York: Fans say Thank You Eli” →

I got the power: NFC East power rankings

Sonja Greenfield, Senior NFL Reporter NFC North, NFC East

By Sonja Greenfield //@Mom23RN

Like I said last week, I’ve never really been a huge fan of power rankings.  They’re meaningless, to be honest.  It’s essentially who’s hot and who’s not.

But when I do them, I love to have fun with it, and not take them too seriously.  For the most part.  I think a mixup of funny and serious is good.

Without further ado, I present the NFC East Power Rankings going into week 2.

Continue reading “I got the power: NFC East power rankings” →

Checking in on the NFC East quarterbacks

Sonja Greenfield Senior NFL Reporter

By Sonja Greenfield //@Mom23RN

Last week I looked at the quarterbacks of the NFC North to preview what their 2019 season may look like. Apparently, you guys liked it, so I’m going to keep that train moving.  This week I’m going to take a look at the quarterbacks of the NFC East.

Overall, it’s been a pretty quiet offseason for the NFC East. Outside of the Giants and the Eagles making some blockbuster moves, it’s been pretty calm in terms of free agency.

This week I ask, what will 2019 look like for the NFC East Quarterbacks? And it’s a dubious situation, to say the least, unlike the NFC North, where barring injury, the quarterbacks are pretty solid.  Here in the NFC East, it’s not quite the same.

Continue reading “Checking in on the NFC East quarterbacks” →

Of trading Odell Beckham, Jr.

Marquita Quinones
OTFB Reporter

By Marquita Quinones //@LatinLove729

TRADE – The word “trade” involves the transfer of goods or services from one person or entity to another, often in exchange for money.

Unfortunately, in the world of sports, it often means an unwanted change and can involve a player that you are not ready to part with. Such is the case of the trade of New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

When rumors first began that the New York Giants were considering trading their star receiver, I and many others felt this had to be a big mistake.

Continue reading “Of trading Odell Beckham, Jr.” →

The Orlando Apollo’s Answer to NFL QB Needy Teams

Wanda Wiedman,
NFL Reporter

By Wanda Wiedman // @WandaW63

The 2019 NFL Draft has only a handful of quarterbacks that can possibly fill a team’s need under center. The New England Patriots should be looking for their franchise QB successor to Tom Brady as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New Orlean Saints, the Los Angeles Chargers.and the New York Giants.

After watching the NFL Combine, only two QBs demonstrated the ability to throw the long bomb down the field, Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins and Auburn University’s Jarrett Stidham. With the exception of Oklahoma State Kyler Murray holding out for his Pro Day, the QB pool was slim pickings.

Continue reading “The Orlando Apollo’s Answer to NFL QB Needy Teams” →

New York Giants are so close, yet so far

Marquita Quinones New York Giants Reporter

By Marquita Quinones // @LatinLove729

Panthers 33 – Giants 31

“So close but yet so far” is my theme at this point in the season when watching the New York Giants play. 

After a 27-22 win against the Houston Texans, I knew things were looking up.  Unfortunately, that was overshadowed by the 33-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints which brought me back to reality.

However, Sunday brought new hope and confidence as the New York Giants faced off against the Carolina Panthers.

Continue reading “New York Giants are so close, yet so far” →

Will history repeat itself for the New York Giants?

Marquita Quinones New York Giants Reporter

By Marquita Quinones // @Latinlove729

It looks like history may repeat itself for the New York Giants.  They are facing a 0-3 start if they fall to the Houston Texans this weekend. Once again, the Giants offense continues to struggle and unfortunately, all eyes will be on Quarterback Eli Manning.

Former New York Jets defensive lineman Damien Woody gave his thoughts during an interview with ESPN:

“Eli is toast. He is toast, OK? Listen, everyone has talked about the offensive line. I mean, I live in the New York tri-state area. You hear it all the time. ‘The Giants offensive line is trash.’ Which they are. They’re bad. They’re bad. There’s no question about that.”

He continued, “But there’s been one constant with the Giants. They’ve had change at GM. They’ve had change at the head coaching position. They signed (wide receiver) Odell Beckham. They drafted a running back. But there’s been one constant, and that’s the quarterback, OK? Eli Manning.”

Continue reading “Will history repeat itself for the New York Giants?” →

The New York Giants learn from failure

Marquita Quinones NFL Reporter

By Marquita Quinones // @latinlove729

Jaguars 20 – Giants 15

 

If learning from failure results in success, let’s hope New York Giants learned a lot this week. To say the offense struggled would be an understatement. On 25 first down plays against the Jaguars, the Giants were only able to average 3.28 yards, which is the fifth-worst average gain on first downs among all the teams.

It didn’t help that the Giants set themselves back on their very first opening drive. With a penalty earned, the Giants had a first and 17 to begin the drive which resulted in them turning it over on downs. Five of the Giants’ seven penalties of the day came on offense and three of those five came on first downs.

Continue reading “The New York Giants learn from failure” →

Taking stock of the New York Giants after 3 games

NFL Reporter

By Marquita Quinones //@latinlove729

After three preseason games, the New York Giants tread forward. The Giants are currently 2-1 and continue to show signs of improving.

Against the Detroit Lions, the Giants seemed to show signs of bouncing back after the loss to the Cleveland Browns. Most notable is the performance of defensive end Kerry Wynn.

Not known for his speed, Wynn has managed to get nine tackles; five of those came on special teams. I suspect we will see more from Wynn this upcoming season.

Continue reading “Taking stock of the New York Giants after 3 games” →

The New York Giants need an Impressive Start

Marquita Quinones
NY Giants Reporter

By Marquita Quinones //@Latinlove729

 

It’s not the will to win that matters – everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” Paul “Bear” Bryant

Most people would agree that a great start is necessary for any success.  When it comes to football, you really need a great start. Then, you need to continue to be great all the way through until you finish with a successful season.

The New York Giants are looking to do just that. This Thursday they will be facing the Cleveland Browns. Both teams had a rocky start last season as the Browns finished 0-16 and the New York Giants weren’t much better with a 3-13 record. With the addition former Minnesota Vikings Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur as head coach, and a new defensive coordinator in James Bettcher; the Giants are looking to turn things around.

Continue reading “The New York Giants need an Impressive Start” →