Giants May Be Terrible But Defense Has Players

November 21st, 2024

Giants DL Dexter Lawrence is a game-wrecker.

When Liam Coen looks at the Giants, he doesn’t see a terrible team that appears to be tanking (or, if you believe former Giants receiver Victor Cruz, a team that should launch a two-year tank job to draft Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning).

What Coen sees when he studies the Giants are players that could make Baker Mayfield have an awful afternoon at the New Jersey Swamplands.

Unlike the Bucs, the Giants believe in an edge rush, specifically from outside linebackers (ain’t that cute?). Old Stinking Panthers nemesis Brian Burns along with Azeez Ojulari have a dozen sacks combined. That feels like four years’ worth of sacks from the Bucs’ edge.

And in the middle is a guy, Dexter Lawrence, who Coen has so much respect for, he referred to Lawrence as “97” today, saying Lawrence is one of the better defensive players in the league

“We have to be aware of him on every play,” Coen said. “We have got to have a plan for 97.”

What Coen also sees from the Giants defense ois players that screw with quarterbacks.

“They got multiple pass rushers that can affect the quarterback,” Coen said. “They have affected the quarterback, everyone that they have basically played, they’ve affected.

“What they’ve been able to do and affect offenses has been impressive.”

The Giants rank second in the NFL in sacks with 36. That likely also explains why the Giants have held opponents to the sixth-worst conversion percentage on third downs at 34.15 percent.

Compounding the Giants’ ferocious pass rush is that Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs might not play. He had a sprained MCL (knee) against the 49ers. Yesterday, Todd Bowles said Wirfs’ availability would be “close” and that a decision will likely be made Sunday morning.

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19 Responses to “Giants May Be Terrible But Defense Has Players”

  1. AJ Turn up Says:

    At the end of the day the Bucs have 3 RBs they can utilize to slow this pass rush down, Mike Evans coming back means Giants will most likely double him. Coen just needs to get the other receivers more opportunities with short simple pass schemes. The MAIN key we want to see is Bowles being aggressive and not allow Devito to carve up a defense coming off the bye week

  2. Saskbucs Says:

    Sounds like we better see some screens and check downs available on 3rd down. Wouldn’t mind seeing some designed roll outs either.

  3. VOT Says:

    Stay ahead of the sticks in down and distance and that will neutralize the pass rush

    Coen has shown a knack for scheme’s that maximize what we can do well

    This game is all about our D and if they show up

    Lose to this sorry team and the wagons will be more than circling

  4. Oviedo Jim Says:

    Tommy Devito’s history (college and pro) does not read as a chop liver career. This game could be another loss if bucs aren’t careful. Life in bucsville keeps on trending.

  5. Bucnjim Says:

    Baker and the offense will put up 24-28 points. The question is what will Bowles and the defense do? If the answer is more than that then the owners will have a decision to make especially after the bye.

  6. Tye Says:

    Reality check….
    Bowels sucks, so our defense sucks and therefore the Bucs could lose this game unless Coen and the offense take up the slack!

  7. Hodad Says:

    What team is going to fight the hardest to save their coaches job? The game might come down to just that.

  8. Jeff Says:

    Classic Clueless Todd Bye Week Trap Game. Giants 30 Yucs 23

  9. ElioT Says:

    Can’t wait for the Sunday poll.

    Bucs are ripe for a loss against an inferior team on paper.

    Why? Because Todd

  10. David Says:

    Jameis Winston doing Jameis Winston things… A fumble and interception in the last two drives to try to close the game out.

  11. Tbbucs3 Says:

    America’s quarterback, Jameis Winston

  12. Joe Says:

    Jameis Winston doing Jameis Winston things… A fumble and interception in the last two drives to try to close the game out.

    Weird. Joe could sworn he saw Jameis lead a game-winning touchdown drive on the Browns’ final possession.

  13. Mike Johnson Says:

    Famous Jameis got one up in the snow last night.

  14. Dave Pear Says:

    Bucs defense is terrible but it has players.

  15. Bucsfan90 Says:

    “Unwavering faith. Ultimate belief. Dependence on the LORD” – Famous Jameis (America’s quarterback)

  16. heyjude Says:

    Coen saying “They got multiple pass rushers that can affect the quarterback,” scares me. Multiple pass rushers, hint hint! We must win this game.

    Jameis stunned last night in the snow game! They won even with his communication device all messed up. I am happy for Jameis. He turned his life around and maybe found the perfect football fit now.

  17. JByrd Says:

    So does their offense

  18. BuckyBuc Says:

    Run the ball

  19. orlbucfan Says:

    There is no reason why the Bucs can’t win this game. They just have to stay aware of the fact they have to beat 2 teams. They are better than both, even if it is the NYC media world.