Giants-Jets usually has some meaning despite the fact that it's a preseason game. Tomorrow's game has far less meaning because the teams play each other this season, so no one's giving anything away.
Some quick hits and what-to-look-for items:
IN NEED OF A GOOD SHOWING
DT Marcus Bell -- Remember when he might have started? He was running with the third unit this week.
RB Reuben Droughns -- Derrick Ward's sprained ankle should give the veteran a chance to show some more, but Ward and even Ryan Grant have outplayed Droughns thus far.
CB E.J. Underwood -- Hasn't hurt himself with his play of late, but has been hurt more by some improved play from Kevin Dockery.
K Lawrence Tynes -- Josh Huston's 50-yarder in Baltimore gave the rookie the edge, so Tynes needs an opportunity to make something and kick off deep to prove he should be the kicker.
QB Tim Hasselbeck -- Needs to have the greatest game ever to even be considered for the third QB spot.
OL Adam Koets/Guy Whimper -- If neither shows improvement, everyone better pray that David Diehl stays as healthy as he always has.
Comments (2)
do you think both dockery and underwood can make this team at the same time? I think we should go with ross, webster, dockery, underwood, madison and mcquarters? or do you think mcphersen has a shot OR that the team won't have 6 CBs? This is the most concerning spot to me -- still.
From what I have seen, Whimper has looked pretty good in the preseason games. Why do you think that there is a problem with depth? Even John Madden thought Whimper would be a solid backup. I have also heard reports that Koets has been moved inside to play guard, which seems like his natural NFL position.