NYG Roundtable: Top Secret Eagle's Scouting Reports; Week 10 Edition

1. The Three P’s. Pressure, pressure, and pressure.  The front seven MUST get to Donovan McNabb.  If he has time to throw I’m not sure the Giants will be able to contain Jackson.  However, if he is on the run out of the pocket or flat on his back, the Giants corners will have a much easier job.
2. Safety help.  This will be huge for the Giants.  Kenny Phillips has been great so far this year.  He is big, fast, and has maybe the best closing speed in the NFL at the safety position.  If he hits Jackson, DeSean might not get back up.
3. Zone coverage.  Like I’ve been saying, I’m not sure the Giants corners can cover Jackson.  Thus, man-to-man coverage will leave them exposed for a deep pass.
4. Stop the run.  Yes, stop the run.  This will greatly limit DeSean Jackson because the Giants will be able to use more zone coverage, if they know the ball will not be in Westbrook’s hands.

This will be the stiffest test the Giants face on Sunday.  Let’s hope the secondary is up for it and gives a much better performance than they have against similar receivers to DeSean Jackson.

Scouting Report No.58TC: Trent Cole, Part-Time Manning Hunter
Author: Alex McVeigh

Trent Cole probably can't wait to play the Giants. His first career
interception and touchdown came at the Meadowlands, where he helped
the McNabb-less Eagles defeat Big Blue.

Now, he has a chance to make a big difference in this game.

The reason Eli Manning has been so effective this year is that he's
finally had some time to make his decisions, and when you team up
time, a laser-rocket arm, and as many weapons as New York has, that's
how he beats you.

Because, let's face it: Eli Manning is still Eli Manning. He might
have the confidence that only a Super Bowl ring can get you, but he
still is the same person. And who's to say he won't get rattled and
throw stupid picks if the pressure is on?

So the defensive line is huge for the Eagles, and with every action,
there is a reaction. The Giants must account for Cole. This could mean
doubling him with some combination of Kevin Boss and David
Diehl/Kareem McKenzie.

However, putting Kevin Boss on pass protection takes away from what he
offers on the receiving end, especially in the red zone. And red zone
offense has proven to separate the men from the boys in the NFC East;
just ask the 'Skins.

If th G-Men want to have a chance against this monster, as well as
against the Eagles in general, they need to establish the run. That
way, the defense is worn down, and they've got three running backs in
which to play with.

Can Trent Cole be stopped? Absolutely. Whether he will be is another
story entirely.

The Final Word

First off, let me thank the three men who I had the honor of working with, and without them, this article would be next to nothing. They all have fantastic writing skills and I am happy to be part of this roundtable, and look forward to writing for it week in and week out.

I hope this gives you a great insight on who the Giants need to key in on this Sunday night at Philly.

'Til next time...GO BIG BLUE!

This article was Written By, Edited By, and Developed by Travis Rand, David Geller, David Broadian, and Alex McVeigh, all of whom are extremely dedicated to writing for New York Giants Football!

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