That means there was little 11-on-11 full-speed work... What little there was left TC complimenting the defense and criticizing the offense for some lackluster effort. Guess what I've been seeing on the sideline is what the coach has been seeing on the field.
The practice was mostly one unit working on its schemes and a scout team working off play cards, simulating the Panthers' schemes. Gibril Wilson had a nice, leaping INT over Brandon London, and James Butler had a pick and a nice tackle for loss.
Interesting note: Guy Whimper worked in some with the 1s as well as the 2s and will seemingly get plenty of playing time. He looked very hit or miss, as usual, and mostly miss. Long way to go there.
Everyone who has missed time with an injury won't play on Saturday: WRs Plaxico Burress (ankle) and Amani Toomer (knee), CBs Aaron Ross (glute/hammy) and E.J. Underwood (hip), S Michael Stone (hip) and DT Fred Robbins (calf).
Jeremy Shockey, Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora will play, though sparingly.
Eli Manning will start Saturday, followed by Jared Lorenzen and then Anthony Wright. Tim Hasselbeck will likely play against the Ravens on the 19th.
The punt-return rotation will start with either Michael Jennings or Sinorice Moss and may include R.W. McQuarters, but Jennings and Moss will get the first looks.
I'll check in with a game preview blog tomorrow and answer the comments in fuller detail with a day off from practice.
Comments (3)
Its almost time. Im exctied. Sucks that Ross wont be playing. I think this is a big preseason for alot of guys. Jennings, Seawright, Lentz, Underwood, Dockery, Butler, Joseph, Lorenzen, and even Jacobs. I think there will be alot of energy in this game even though it is preseason. I want to see DeOssie out there. cant wait baby!!!
BIG BLUE!!
I agree, this preseason will mean a lot for a team that has a lot to prove between now and January!
Considering Demps lost his job to a guy that is relatively unknown to the casual fan, I would think that he would be working his tail of trying to get his job back. But few of the reports mention any big plays from him. How has he looked, Arthur? I know its a long way to go but would you think he'd be the starter on opening day and if he isn't the starter is he the type of guy that could cause probs in the locker room?