New York Giants 2008 Prediction and Review
2007 Recap: 2007 was simply a magical year for the Superbowl Giants, as most pundits predicted the Giants would be on the outside looking in with Coach Tom Coughlin on the chopping block after a poor 2006. After a wildcard berth to the playoffs the team road defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's blitzing scheme's to a superbowl victory and thus securing Coach Coughlins tenure in NY.
2008 Odds To Win NFC East: New York Giants +250
2008 Odds To Win Superbowl: New York Giants +1700
A look at the 2007 New York Giants Offensive and Defensive numbers:
2007 Offense (Ranking)
Points/Game 23.3 (14th)
Total Yards/Game 331.4 (16th)
Rush Yards/Game 134.3 (4th)
Pass Yards/Game 197.1 (21st)
2007 Defense (Ranking)
Points/Game 21.9 (17th)
Total Yards/Game 305.0 (7th)
Rush Yards/Game 97.7 (8th)
Pass Yards/Game 207.3 (11th)
Key Player Additions and Loses:
Veteran Additions: David Carr, QB; Danny Clark, LB; Sammy Knight, S
Veteran Losses: Kawika Mitchell, LB; Michael Strahan, DE; Reggie Torbor, LB; Gibril Wilson, S
Top 4 Draft Picks: 1 31 Kenny Phillips FS 6-2 208 Miami; 2 63 Terrell Thomas CB 6-1 198 USC; 3 95 Mario Manningham WR 6-0 181 Michigan; 4 123 Bryan Kehl OLB 6-2 242 BYU
Key Questions for 2008 Season:
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With Shockey and Strahan gone can their replacements take over full time?
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Pressure to repeat!
• Old Age vs the Youngins - Can they mis well with each other?
Rookie On the Spot: Safety Kenny Phillips the Giants 1st pick and 31st overall will be asked to step in and compete with veteran Sammy Knight for the vacated Free Safety spot by Gibril Wilson who left for the Oakland Raiders in the offseason.
Fantasy Sleeper Pick: Steve Smith Wide Reciever with Amani Toomer getting up there in age, Smith will be looked upon to step in the the 2 spot and as dependable shore handed option for Eli Manning
2008 Prediction: The Giants have the disadvantage of playing in the most competitive and hard nose division in the NFL. While it may appear the Giants have taken a step backwards a youthful implosion from last years team will once again ignite this team like it did in last years playoffs and the Giants will ride the motivation of all the analysts that they shouldnt have won last year and got lucky to a 12-4 record. New York Giants - 12-4, 1st place, NFC East Division Winner
2008 Schedule: Week/Opponent
1 Washington
2 @St Louis
3 Cincinnati
4 BYE
5 Seattle
6 @Cleveland
7 San Francisco
8 @Pittsburgh
9 Dallas
10 @Philadelphia
11 Baltimore
12 @Arizona
13 @Washington
14 Philadelphia
15 @Dallas
16 Carolina
17 @Minnesota
Read other NFC East team previews: 2008 Washington Redskins , 2008 Philadelphia Eagles, 2008 Dallas Cowboys.
