NY Giants Have a Big Problem
The biggest problem the New York Giants may have this coming Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles will be defending the deep part of the field where Michael Johnson and C.C. Brown roam.
The last two weeks the Giants have been tested by two teams with serious aerial threats and the Giants safeties have failed. Most notably C.C. Brown and I hate to say it and it is obvious to everyone that he cannot cover and make up ground when needed in order to make a play. Kenny Phillips is being missed a lot more then people thought and it will be up to the Giants coaching staff and players to solve the problem.
The task this week will be covering Desean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin. Two players that are burners and stretch the field end zone to end zone. The Eagles so far through seven weeks have done most of their damage with the deep ball down the field. Teams have struggled to slow down Jackson and Maclin who have combined for five touchdowns in six games.
Not only do the Giants have to cover Jackson and Maclin but they may have to worry about Brian Westbrook if he is cleared to play after suffering a concussion on Monday night.
The key once again this week will be to pressure McNabb in order to limit his time in the pocket to keep big plays to developing.
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