Final Power Rankings Roundup
Posted by on January 7, 2013 – 10:31 amWith their 42-7 victory over Philadelphia in Week 17, the Giants finished the season 9-7 and second in the NFC East.
Here’s a look at what outlets across the nation are saying about the Giants and how they stack up in our final power rankings roundup:
NFL.COM POWER POLL
NYG: 13
Previous: 15
Comments: Voters include Gil Brandt, Bucky Brooks, Charley Casserly, Heath Evans, Daniel Jeremiah, Michael Lombardi, Willie McGinest, Shaun O’Hara, Gregg Rosenthal, Darren Sharper, Kurt Warner, Brian Webber, Steve Wyche.
NFC East: No. 8 Redskins (previously 9), No. 14 Cowboys (13), No. 29 Eagles (28)
ESPN
NYG: 14
Previous: 15
Comments: “They finished with the exact same regular-season record they had last year. Somehow, you doubt fans will remember this season as fondly.” – Dan Graziano
NFC East: No. 8 Redskins (9), No. 15 Cowboys (14), No. 29 Eagles (29)
USA TODAY
NYG: 15
Previous: 16
Comments: “Consistently inconsistent. Last four games were a 25-point win, 34-point loss, 19-point loss and 35-point win.”
NFC East: No. 11 Redskins (8), No. 14 Cowboys (14), No. 29 Eagles (29)
FOX SPORTS
NYG: 18
Previous: 17
Comments: “Despite the 35-point win on Sunday, this is the fourth time the Giants have missed the playoffs under Tom Coughlin in his nine seasons with New York.” – Brian Billick
NFC East: No. 8 Redskins (8), No. 14 Cowboys (14), No. 28 Eagles (24)
CBS SPORTS
NYG: 15
Previous: 15
Comments: “The Super Hangover was too much to overcome. They just never seemed to really get into a groove.” – Pete Prisco
NFC East: No. 9 Redskins (9), No. 13 Cowboys (13), No. 29 Eagles (29)
Posted in Power Rankings | 5 Comments »
By EJC on Jan 2, 2013 | Reply
If only the Giants can solve and stop the “talent drain” in the final few months at the end of the season…they are beginning to act like the Orioles/Redsox in baseball; fast start and then decline at the end!
By fredsfocus on Jan 3, 2013 | Reply
Personally, I cannot say precisely what is “wrong” with the Giants and thier terrible inconsistency. However, something deffinately is wrong. I trust the coaches and the GM to pinpoint the deficiencies, address them and by intelligent action, redress them. Looking forward with eager anticipation to the nuanced changes and the development of some sort of athletic and mental consistency; no more excuses such as: well, we came back last year!,
By JJ on Jan 3, 2013 | Reply
Gilbride puts too much on Eli by passing on 1st down all the time. Need balance and establish running game. The one D with worst secondary skins we do all ball control.
By chuck on Jan 4, 2013 | Reply
I think a lot of this year was the d-line the pressure wasn’t getting there and it was leaving the corners out to dry. plenty of talent now lets have some nice draft picks on defense. people think im crazy but we need a new pass rusher
By bigblue11 on Jan 5, 2013 | Reply
The 6 of 9 second half seasons with a sub 500 record is a valid sample. Mytheory is its because of the athletic players with upside they covet rather than strength-stamina players. We need more football players and less (not zero but a reduction) athletes. I want hard nose players that smash-stop the run-don’t wear down.