BREAKING NEWS:New York Goliaths Mailbag: ” Changes Need to Come” Version

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(From Raymond S.) A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that I was concerned with Thibodeaux not showing up or being out of position on many defensive plays. Does he lose concentration? Is he tired? Is he hurt? (It seems like the Giants are always playing injured players). I don’t see the proper intensity the position calls for. Do you agree? I promise to stop picking on him after this email.

I’m going to hold you to that promise, Raymond! So let me ask you this. When you watch Thibodeaux, are you only watching him, or what’s happening around him? Is he opening up opportunities for others to make a play, or is he completely invisible to the point where he’s a definite nonfactor?

Let me know if that’s what you’re watching–I know that’s what Wink Martindale and the coaches are watching as well.

I will say this about Thibs. I’d like to see him get stronger in setting the edge against the run. And I think he will.

(From Len P.) Watching the game against the Saints. I would have brought Tyrod Taylor in the second half. DeVito seemed to struggle a bit. My thought is that they are trying to see if DeVito is their backup QB for next year. I understand that Taylor is a free agent after this season. Devito would be the cheaper option. What are your thoughts?

Len, I don’t understand your question. If you want to see if DeVito can be a QB2 next year, why would you suggest taking him out at halftime against the Saints, struggles or no struggles?