Wild Card weekend open thread: New York @ Tampa Bay

by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on Jan 6, 2008 11:29 AM CST in News Comment 94 comments

Time to find out who we'll be playing next week.

This is an open thread for the Giants @ Bucs.

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Interested in this game alot...

For obvious reasons

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Jan 6, 2008 11:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Rooting for Tampa Bay

I don't want to have to beat the Giants for a third time. I think this game will be close.

by kindablue on Jan 6, 2008 11:50 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'd rather face Eli than Garcia anytime

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 11:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i'd rather face the bucs D than the Giants D ,

which has been strong lately

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 12:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They're both good teams

but we're better than both

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by scottmaui on Jan 6, 2008 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

exactly, if we play our game, we beat them both

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by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 12:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If T.O. is back

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Jan 6, 2008 12:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

along with Glenn

both at anywhere near full capacity

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by scottmaui on Jan 6, 2008 12:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that should be a given

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by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 12:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Eli 3 and out

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by scottmaui on Jan 6, 2008 12:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

3 and out

Same old Eli

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by Mullin on Jan 6, 2008 12:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Gotta love Troy commentating

He does a great job

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by Mullin on Jan 6, 2008 12:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I agree, he's definitely the best in the biz

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 12:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And he criticizes Dallas

Most former greats don't criticize their team ie Jerome Bettis, Terry Bradshaw, etc...

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by Mullin on Jan 6, 2008 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

troy goes to extremes

just to try and prove that he doesn't show favoratism towards the BOYZ

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He isn't a homer like most announcers

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Jan 6, 2008 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I could do without

his partner joe buck though!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 12:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I disagree, I think Buck is second best

play by play announcer in football right behing Al Michaels.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 12:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Joe Buck alot.. better than

Kenny albert and every CBS guy

by thebigham on Jan 6, 2008 12:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

His clubhouse interview a few weeks ago

was interesting because he was able to express his opinions about his former team that he usually can't as a commentator, and he had very high praise for Romo and this team.

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by scottmaui on Jan 6, 2008 12:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed,that was

a very interesting interview!

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by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 12:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

3 n out x2

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by scottmaui on Jan 6, 2008 12:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

1st down bucs!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 12:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

2 1st downs in a row

GO BUCS!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 12:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

down with shEli!

by sublimezg on Jan 6, 2008 12:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Garcia is looking really good today

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 12:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

guy is a gamer, very srappy

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 12:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't Garcia beat up on us a few times

when he was with the Iggles?

Wharter

by Wharter on Jan 6, 2008 12:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and Niners as well.

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by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If we do play Tampa

I hope nobody digs out that ancient storyline of Garcia and Owens' tenure in SF. Ugh.

There are two Adrian Petersons, but there is only one Marion Barber.

by Nelson on Jan 6, 2008 12:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

haha!

you know they will!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 12:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thats all we'll hear about all week

T.O and Garcia so if Tampa wins prepare yourself

by 703Cowboys on Jan 6, 2008 12:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bucs up 7-0

Looking good so far!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 12:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tampa's D scares me far, far more

than the Giants D does. Tampa ended the year with the number 2 ranked defense in the league. Add to that a QB in Garcia who doesn't make many mistakes and who will have success against our secondary, I would much rather play the Giants.

by Philosopher on Jan 6, 2008 12:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tampa

hasn't seen us this year.We've beaten the giants twice.Plus the giants have nowhere near the O-line we have OR the weapons on offense.

I'll take my chances against the bucs!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 12:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

no defense should scare you

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Really?

Since we couldn't even score a TD in 2 out of our last 3 games, and our leading WR has a bad ankle, there are few D's in the playoffs that certainly scare me. The Bucs D is one of them.

by Philosopher on Jan 6, 2008 12:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that isn't going to be the same Cowboys team

that shows up next week and T.O. will be fine.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

thats because they are playing stop the run

They want eli to beat him i dont think they will be doing that against dallas. Because of TO and witten let alone TG. I would much rather play the bucs because of the fact its hard enought o beat a team twice in one year let alone 3times. Bucs havent watched flim on us all year probably the giants players could be like remember last time we played them they did this yeah we can fix that blah blah

by thebigham on Jan 6, 2008 12:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree big ham!

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by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

3 n out x3

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by scottmaui on Jan 6, 2008 12:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Giants make a first down!

amazing!

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by scottmaui on Jan 6, 2008 12:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think the Bucs are dispelling the myth that

you need to be playing well going into the playoffs after they lost their last two games in the regular season.

They look like a different team today and I think you'll see the same thing from the Cowboys next week as well.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 12:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They do?

by Longhorn on Jan 6, 2008 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yes

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well

No, i was right at the start.

by Longhorn on Jan 6, 2008 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

For Teams That Have Won Super Bowls

It's no myth. The evidence is overwhelming. The closest thing to an exception the last twenty years is last years' Colts team. Even then, they won their final regular season game.

And the case you were trying to make for the Bucs isn't looking so hot now, either.

by kindablue on Jan 6, 2008 1:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

G-men get back in it

we got a game

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by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on Jan 6, 2008 12:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

win or lose

The Giants absolutely did the right thing in playing their starters last week (even considering the injuries). That team (and Eli especially) needed confidence going into the playoffs. I'm sure taking the Patriots to the limit helped them more than it hurt.

There are two Adrian Petersons, but there is only one Marion Barber.

by Nelson on Jan 6, 2008 1:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No matter who wins

I only hope it is a struggle and hard fought!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 1:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

yeah, it would be nice if they beat each other up

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

my thoughts exactly!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bucs

playing like crap.

by Longhorn on Jan 6, 2008 1:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bucs

look like a lethargic team right now.

by Longhorn on Jan 6, 2008 1:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

yeah,they were great out of the gate

but they look a little slow now!

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 1:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

the manning face will reveal itself....

i'm just waiting...

by Tuna Helper on Jan 6, 2008 1:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tampa Bay finally got smart

and started giving it to Graham.

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by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on Jan 6, 2008 1:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ha! Garcia INT, so much for that

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by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on Jan 6, 2008 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

There are two Adrian Petersons, but there is only one Marion Barber.

by Nelson on Jan 6, 2008 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

neither of these QBs are half as good as Romo

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 2:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Damn...

every time you think Manning's going to finally tank it.

by Pete on Jan 6, 2008 2:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tampa breaking down...

NY's not overly impressing me, just seems like they're outlasting the Bucs...

by Pete on Jan 6, 2008 2:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

yeah, neither team looks impressive

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 2:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If the Bucs are going to let the Giants

beat then; at least they can take Jacobs out with an ankle sprain or such. We'd sure appreciate it!

Wharter

by Wharter on Jan 6, 2008 2:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Unless something drastic happens...

NYG vs DAL next week

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by Mullin on Jan 6, 2008 2:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad, we have their number

we're in Eli's head

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by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 2:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What a Drive

Kindablue writes "game over" in his notebook.

Dallas versus the Giants next week...the matchup I didn't want.

by kindablue on Jan 6, 2008 2:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That looked like the end

Dallas and NY for a 3rd time (unless they absolutely collapse)

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by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on Jan 6, 2008 2:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

how many times

has one team beaten another team 3 times in one season

by Jordan2 on Jan 6, 2008 2:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I have no idea

but I'm pretty sure it hasn't happened often. Yikes. The Cowboys better be ready, because we've got yet another date with the Endless Trash-Talkers!

There are two Adrian Petersons, but there is only one Marion Barber.

by Nelson on Jan 6, 2008 2:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i'd have to say not often

but i'd love for someone to actually come up with some stats on it!

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by TrueBlue24 on Jan 6, 2008 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I didnt dig too deep...

Pittsburgh beat Cleveland 3 times in 1994 and the packers beat Tampa 3 times in 1997

by 703Cowboys on Jan 6, 2008 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How could the Packers beat Tampa 3 times?

They aren't in the same division. Did they beat them in pre-season?

by Philosopher on Jan 6, 2008 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that was in 1997 before the realignment

by 703Cowboys on Jan 6, 2008 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yea, that's right

they were in the same division back then.

by Philosopher on Jan 6, 2008 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Packers and Bucs were both in NFC Central

before the NFL realigned a few years back. You must be a youngin.

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by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

Not young.

Just seems like the realignment was a long time ago. And I always want to switch TB with St. Louis and put in the Central for some reason.

by Philosopher on Jan 6, 2008 3:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Game over man, game over

Gints try for a 3rd time to beat the Boys. I hope our O-line has fixed their problems during the bye week.

by APerfectStar on Jan 6, 2008 2:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well..

we're certainly rested.

by Pete on Jan 6, 2008 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Whoever wins will be beat up.

These teams are going at it and the heat isnt helping. This shows the reason why the bye week in the playoffs is such a good thing.

by thebigham on Jan 6, 2008 2:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

The Gints are beat up, and going all out in a meaningless game against the Pats certainly didn't help them. Moral victory my butt.

Their team is going to be limping in to Texas Stadium next Sunday.

by APerfectStar on Jan 6, 2008 2:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, since Eli played decent today, that means

he'll play like crap next week.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 2:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think...

he'll have as many NY fans cheering for him next week, that's for sure..

by Pete on Jan 6, 2008 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

no way will Eli play 3 good games in a row

or out play Romo for that matter.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 6, 2008 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Unless all of those Red Wing fans at the Stars'

game stay over and don NYG jerseys :-D

Wharter

by Wharter on Jan 6, 2008 3:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

First time Cowboys vs. Giants in playoffs

they've never met in the postseason before

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by scottmaui on Jan 6, 2008 3:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

they haven't?

wow.

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by Nelson on Jan 6, 2008 3:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN News

I heard it on

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by scottmaui on Jan 6, 2008 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps I am wrong

but the Giants don't scare me. Of course, if we play like we did in December, we are gonna lose. But if we can recapture that November magic we had going, with the addition of Glenn, the Giants will be a speedbump and nothing more.

by Philosopher on Jan 6, 2008 3:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

I feel pretty good about this. The Giants have been playing well lately, while we haven't, but Eli was certainly slow getting started today and the Giants didn't look overwhelming, for sure. And they are beat up some, while we are well rested. If Glenn and TO are even close to full capacity, I think we can tear them up. It really just depends on how in sync and zoned into the game the Boys are. We have seen their awesome potential, which includes to beating the Giants twice. You are exactly right, if we see the Boys of most of the first 3/4 of the season, we should be quite able to handle the Giants.

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by scottmaui on Jan 6, 2008 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll bet that the Boys have a huge chip on their

shoulder going into next weeks game.

Wharter

by Wharter on Jan 6, 2008 3:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

In a sense it is good to be in position at this point not to be expected to win but to have something to prove, and also to not be overconfident so they prepare and play with full intensity.

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by scottmaui on Jan 6, 2008 3:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs