NFL Predictions for 2010 Season: New York Giants Preview

Before I begin, I'm nearing the middle of this series. This will be the fourteenth team I've previewed since the beginning of last week. I've gotten very good feedback from this so far, even if it is calling me an idiot. Once again, I'd like to remind you I stole this directly from ESPN's Mike & Mike; same format just my answers. So here you go Giants fans, here is your season preview!

1.) Is Eli Manning one of the NFL's elite QB's?

I'm really getting sick of agreeing with Mike & Mike, but he isn't. He is a good quarterback, not elite. He just isn't his brother, Tom Brady or Drew Brees. To me, his leadership still is not up to par with elite NFL QB's. His body language is terrible and that sends a negative message to the rest of the team. I realize that sounds really dumb, but he doesn't act like a leader. I like Eli Manning and I'd take him over two thirds of the starting QB's in the league, but he is not an elite quarterback.

2.) Can Brandon Jacobs recover from an "unJacobs" like season? 

I think so. Last season he was nicked up by injuries. He and Bradshaw are a good combo. His running style is like Adrian Peterson, except Peterson has better speed. I like Brandon Jacobs and he really fits this team well.

3.) Is the offensive line still one of the top units in the league?

This line is really aging and that started to show last season. We saw the age turn into injuries. Maybe its time to start rebuilding this line in the next couple drafts.

4.) Can the G-Men's defense bounce back from a forgetable year?

They won the Super Bowl two years ago because of the great pass rush. They were stacked with injuries last season. Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiori were hurt, Antonio Pierce is now replaced with Kieth Bulluck. I really like Bulluck, he is a very underrated player. However, he is aging. Kenny Phillips was out last season and should help the secondary. This group will be better, but not up to the 2007 and 2008 standards.

5.) Record? 

If your a Giants fan, you may not be to pleased with my prediction: 7-9, last in the NFC East.