New York Giants Still Have Room for Improvement

I have no problem with this except when defenses know that it is coming.  Fifty-seven percent of the time the Giants did not convert on these short yardage runs.  In short, a successful first down pass setting up second and short, meant a run. The Cards knew it and stopped it more than it succeeded. 

You run to set up the pass, that is how the Giants work, but not how they called the game on Sunday, not to mention it seems that the Cards knew when the run was coming after being "set-up" by the pass. 

You run to set up the pass so the play action is successful, play action's ability to fake a defense is limited when passing to set up the run.

Conclusion

I want to make this very clear, my disappointment in Gilbride is not because I want a new coordinator to put up more points, gain more yards, etc. 

This is about wanting a smarter offensive coordinator who calls a smart game plan even if it means less points, but a more comfortable victory.  A coordinator who utilizes all talent on the team, not just that talent when players are hurt or suspended.  A coordinator who when running the ball, doesn't randomly go into shotgun on on first down and pass on three straight downs. 

It is as though Gilbride out thinks himself sometimes. 

To me Kevin Gilbride is like watching Lawrence Tynes kick field goals, always unsure if he is going to kick it properly.  Yes, the Giants are 10-1, a high scoring team, and in great shape.  It is hard to change something that has been working, but I tend to question whether the play calling is working because of the offensive talent or because of the play calling itself. 

I tend to side with the players talents which in turn are masking Gilbride's short comings as an offensive coordinator. 

People will say that I should be content, the Giants won the game, and are on cruise control.  My response is that there is always another level and you should always be looking to get better, just like Jerry Reese is always looking to improve the personnel. 

To me the weakest link is Gilbride and we can get better in that deparment.  If you are not looking to improve, other teams eventually catch up to you. 

I for one would like to get even better.

Giants over Redskins: 27-17

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