Geno Smith to start for the Giants

[carcosa]

The future is now!

Geno Smith to start at quarterback on Sunday. READ: https://t.co/SKRIc6bCvP pic.twitter.com/LSSHIAccD4

— New York Giants (@Giants) November 28, 2017

[St. Patty's Fire]

[BleedingRed]

lmao, Wow................ If E. Manning gets benched for shit play and Alex doesn't.....

[luv]

Originally Posted by BleedingRed

lmao, Wow................ If E. Manning gets benched for shit play and Alex doesn't.....

I know I'm not known for my football knowledge, so overlook if you want. I'm all for trying something new, especially during a slump, but I can understand Reid's reasoning for keeping your veteran starter in whenever you are on top of your division (even if by only one game). The Giants really have nothing to lose by doing the switch at this point.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by luv

I know I'm not known for my football knowledge, so overlook if you want. I'm all for trying something new, especially during a slump, but I can understand Reid's reasoning for keeping your veteran starter in whenever you are on top of your division (even if by only one game). The Giants really have nothing to lose by doing the switch at this point.

If they want to re-sign him they do. One would presume that decision is made at this point, but you still shitcan the possibility.

Also, they have draft position to lose. Chiefs wrecked that pretty well though.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by luv

I know I'm not known for my football knowledge, so overlook if you want. I'm all for trying something new, especially during a slump, but I can understand Reid's reasoning for keeping your veteran starter in whenever you are on top of your division (even if by only one game). The Giants really have nothing to lose by doing the switch at this point.

When they were up 2 games it was EXACTLY the time to consider pulling the trigger. They had a cushion to use and against 2 very beatable teams. He takes some lumps but probably keeps our heads above water and gets himself more battle tested for the key stretch against Oakland and SD.

Now if they lose at NYJ, he'll say the Raiders and Chargers games are divisional games that are too risky to put on the shoulders of a rookie quarterback with no experience.

It's no different than exercising - there's always an excuse not to do it if you're looking for one and Andy Reid is clearly looking for one. What you say is a reason not to bench Alex I would have called a perfect cause for doing precisely that.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

When they were up 2 games it was EXACTLY the time to consider pulling the trigger. They had a cushion to use and against 2 very beatable teams. He takes some lumps but probably keeps our heads above water and gets himself more battle tested for the key stretch against Oakland and SD.

Now if they lose at NYJ, he'll say the Raiders and Chargers games are divisional games that are too risky to put on the shoulders of a rookie quarterback with no experience.

It's no different than exercising - there's always an excuse not to do it if you're looking for one and Andy Reid is clearly looking for one. What you say is a reason not to bench Alex I would have called a perfect cause for doing precisely that.

Yep but the question is why. He wanted and drafted Mahomes so why doesn’t he want to play him this season?

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Yep but the question is why. He wanted and drafted Mahomes so why doesn’t he want to play him this season?

Andy is stubborn as hell and will stick with his original plan to sit Pat all year and thinks he can still fix Alex.

[luv]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

When they were up 2 games it was EXACTLY the time to consider pulling the trigger. They had a cushion to use and against 2 very beatable teams. He takes some lumps but probably keeps our heads above water and gets himself more battle tested for the key stretch against Oakland and SD.

Now if they lose at NYJ, he'll say the Raiders and Chargers games are divisional games that are too risky to put on the shoulders of a rookie quarterback with no experience.

It's no different than exercising - there's always an excuse not to do it if you're looking for one and Andy Reid is clearly looking for one. What you say is a reason not to bench Alex I would have called a perfect cause for doing precisely that.

I can see that, too.

Personally, I'm all for starting Mahomes now, even with a one game lead.

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by BleedingRed

lmao, Wow................ If E. Manning gets benched for shit play and Alex doesn't.....

This is going to be very entertaining lol.

[DJ's left nut]

Good - to hell with Eli. He's an overrated, scowling twerp who's nothing but a media creation.

Now why they didn't trade him to the Jags a few weeks ago is beyond me.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Good - to hell with Eli. He's an overrated, scowling twerp who's nothing but a media creation.

Now why they didn't trade him to the Jags a few weeks ago is beyond me.

That's a really good point. I'd guess that the owners don't want to give up all that Eli merch sales.

[Mile High Mania]

See, NY can bench Eli "I have 2 SB rings and beat Tom Brady to get them" Manning... but Reid won't bench Alex. Denver will trade them 2 QBs and a R7 for Eli...

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

See, NY can bench Eli "I have 2 SB rings and beat Tom Brady to get them" Manning... but Reid won't bench Alex. Denver will trade them 2 QBs and a R7 for Eli...

the thin line between funny and depressing

[eDave]

"Manning was given the option of starting against the Raiders..., but declined."