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    For all the hate that Jimmy Smith gets for not being a "shutdown corner" we sure did look like dog doo without him. I say if Jimmy doesn't get concussed we win. Of course, having no pass rush and 15 penalties doesn't help but it was obvious the Giants gameplan changed as soon as Jimmy left.

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    Regardless of who plays we need to maintain a balance on offense. Trestman rarely if ever did that even though Kubiak proved it many times over. When we go primarily pass it usually backfires. That should be clearly evident after 2 subpar showings against weaker defenses.

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    43 minutes ago, PurpleCity5 said:

    Giants pass rush is least concerning, I'm more worried about Janoris Jenkins, guy played amazing last game. I'm more worried about their secondary, Jenkins, Apple, and Cromartie create a great duo. 

    I say that because of the state of our oline more than anything. Their dbs can be beaten. I want to see a heavy dose of running the ball, their d is below average against the run.

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    1 hour ago, flynismo said:

    Could it be worse than Hurst? Very unlikely. Could it have been as bad as Hurst? That's a possibility, but still on the unlikely side. Could it have been marginally better? This is a strong possibility.

    Just want to emphasize that quality LTs, very rarely see the open market. Even ones destined for backup duties are highly sought after.  With that in mind, the fact that we balked, even though we basically were going to pay him peanuts...that should tell you an awful lot, considering that us fans know very little about what's going on there with that situation.

    Just trust the FO's judgment on this one. They're right a lot more often than they are wrong.

    I wasn't expecting him to be a starter by any stretch, swing tackle maybe but god anything but James Hurst.

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    5 minutes ago, flynismo said:

    I believe it was, given his history, as well as the fact that his best days were over years ago. The absolute best case scenario was that he remained healthy and motivated, and never saw the field. Or if he did, perform at an acceptable level...we certainly weren't expecting 2009 Jake Long, were we?

    Don't think so but what can be worse than Hurst? I think we could have signed him after the season started to not guarantee his contract if we were concerned about his injuries.

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    Lewis did better than Hurst but we need Ronnie back at LT. Too much pressure getting in while he's out. Jensen did better this game than last so I'll give him that. He may have to play anyway in Wagner is out. I'd be curious to see how Jensen did vs Urschel since they both played.

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    15 hours ago, The Raven said:

    And again, I will strongly disagree with your grades. I'm not sure if it's your judgment or your system but it consistently differs from my opinion, as well as with PFF. 

    I don't think there's any way anyone can reasonably give Zuttah an F for that performance. Jensen, I can maybe see an F. With Hurst, a D is generous. But Zuttah had his best game yet. Seriously? An F? And how did Jensen get an F but Hurst get a D? I realize there isn't much of a difference but c'mon... I'm not seeing what you're seeing.

    I know, I know... you're very transparent or whatever and you have your own system... 

    I'm going to have to agree with you here. I thought Zuttah played pretty well and only Yanda played better than him imho. Zuttah did have a couple penalties but that hold on the trick formation was ticky tack at best. Jensen and Hurst hurt us the most and Wagner got beat a few times as well.

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    16 hours ago, jboy19 said:

    I think it was a knee jerk reaction to begin with. At least they'll disappear.................. jk they're the same people calling for Tavon Young to start over Shareece Wright. Love those internet GMs. 

    Putting a 5'9 guy on the outside just isn't going to work in today's nfl. I don't think even Darrell Green could play at the same level he did now as when he played. Too many tall receivers and much more downfield throwing. Tavon needs to stay in the slot and wipe out the opposing teams shifty receivers, although I'm interested to see what they do with him against the Pats later this year.

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    18 hours ago, Cawtious said:

    I'll play!

    1.  Still on the wagon

    2.  If we are going to associate poor edge skills by Hurst as a modicum to roast Jensen, let's apply the same consideration to Yanda when Wagner got beat.  Where was Yanda?  Oh.....he was taking care of his man....which flows to #3

    3.  Jensen was asked to not only deal with the man in front of him, but had to bolster the efforts of Hurst.  Go back and look at the edge rush on Hurst where he was beaten badly by Mack and was headed for Joe's legs.  Who chipped his man, and backtracked 6 yrds to the inside to stop Mack from wiping Joe out?  Yep.

    4.  Jensen played how many snaps with the 1's at LG during camp to prep him and get him into the flow?  Granted he played the position last year for 5 games, but was NEVER given the chance to improve at the position during camp.  He was shifted to Center.  They have not let him settle in.  They keep playing musical chairs with him.  It's not helping things.

    5. I saw four bad plays from him.  Two penalties (Hold and False Start) not two holds as others have indicated.  He got badly beat to the inside resulting in a QB hurry and Flacco having to dump the pass to the sideline for an incompletion.  He was beat resulting in a hit on Joe.  Attributing all 11 QB hits to "The Left Side of the Line" is hyperbole.  I watched him look over his shoulder and get caught between dealing with his man and helping a completely overmatched LT on most every pass play.  You cannot parlay Hurst's failures as Jensen's failures.  See #2 once again.  If that's how we're gonna do this, then make sure there is sauce enough for both gooses.

    6. Look at some of the people Jensen has had to deal with:  Avril, Mack, the Steelers DT's, Cincinnati..... 6-7 games he's started in.  What has Alex dealt with so far as far as comparative talent from edge rushers and pro bowlers?  I'll reserve judgment on him until he lines up with the poorest LT in the league to his left against pro bowl caliber DL's.  Then I'll decide if he's better or worse or comparative in a similar situation.

    Jensen needs to be given a consistent look at a specific position.  Would you expect Wagner to play LT and expect a more effective game from him?  You might, but is it realistic?  Why is it realistic to expect a Yeoman performance from Jensen when he's lined up at LG without sufficient reps (in my mind) this season, placing him next to one of the poorest rated LT's in the game, and then blow his butt out of the water when it goes badly?  Bad reach block....yep.....bad.  Bad penalties?  Yep not good.........blaming him for the woes of the LT......not so much.

     

    Sorry about the long read.  GO RAVENS!!!

    I don't understand your logic here. I'm not saying Jesen needs to be blamed for Hurst sucking. My point was the left side of our line was the biggest liability in this game. The raiders got pressure regularly on that side. Jensen did get beat multiple times and his penalties really hurt us. His false start killed a drive and his hold wiped out a first down. Additionally the subsequent punt is the one that got returned to our 6 yard line and turned into a touchdown the next play. A first down likely changes that entire sequence of events.

     

    Jensen has been here a heck of a lot longer than Lewis so your point about being given opportunity doesn't resonate with me. I'm sure if Jensen would have shown high capability then we wouldn't being playing a 4th round draft pick. The raiders have one of the weaker DT combos in the league. It was a real talking point in alot of the stuff I was reading and hearing on sat radio. Even with that Jensen allowed pressure up the middle. The edge rush is more on Hurst than anybody since he protects the blind side but we all know Hurst isn't great. He's the reason Flacco needed acl surgery. I'm more interested in seeing how Alex does against higher level DT's. Jensen has had his time to prove himself.

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