Particularly impressive was the way the line once again dealt with the blitz. Only on a couple of wide runs did the line get pushed off the ball. Gary Brown ran for over 100 yards once again. The line once again blocked well for the run and did a decent job against the pass.
Kudos to RG Jerry Reynolds for filling in more than adequately for the injured Ron Stone. Offensive Line: Aside from LT Roman Oben, the line played very well. On his second throw, he threw a wonderfully accurate deep ball to Alford that hit Brian in the hands but the KC defensive back broke up the play. On the first, he was smothered by the pass rush before he could set up. Mike Cherry came into the game with under seven minutes left in the 4th quarter. He just missed hitting Brian Alford deep on what would have been a 44-yard TD pass, but he was a tad late and short on his throw. He also was not particularly sharp on his short throws to the backs again. On the negative side, Kent did cool off somewhat in the second and third quarters. Indeed, his stats would have been much better if it weren’t for some dropped balls and excellent defensive plays by the Chief defensive backs. But Graham stood tall in the pocket, moved when necessary, and took some shots down the field. They looked to rattle him and force him to make mistakes. He looked like a guy who knows the job is his, not one who in reality is still auditioning for a job.
What I liked the most is that he seemed to be very comfortable and confident out there. Graham started off the game particularly strong.
Quarterbacks: Good game for Kent (16 out-of-33 for 167 yards, 1 touchdown passing, no interceptions 3 carries for 17 yards, 1 touchdown run) - almost a very good game. Perhaps that number one draft pick should be spent on a linebacker, offensive lineman, or running back. Mike Cherry flashed some bigtime potential on his one and only pass attempt in the Kansas City game. Kanell may not be an ideal starter, but he would make a decent back-up. Meanwhile, Graham seems to be improving and already knows the offense. And there are no guarantees that he won’t be a bust. At best, a quarterback taken in the 1999 draft won’t start until 2000, and most likely 2001. Are the Giants more settled at quarterback than most think? Or am I blinded by rose-colored glasses? I’m starting to think that Kent Graham is a viable option.One regular season game could mean the difference in making it to the Superbowl or not. In the NFL, you can’t take ANY TEAM for granted. The Giants most likely won’t make the playoffs this year and it will be because they needed just one more win. I hope it has finally hit home with the players that EACH AND EVERY GAME is crucially important.Only a few weeks ago, I feared Fassel and his staff losing control of the team. This team believes in itself again and is becoming more and more confident. Fassel didn’t panic and start making wholesale changes. Head Coach Jim Fassel and his coaching staff have done a wonderful job of holding this team together after a 3-7 start.Overview: Three over-arching impressions stick with me after this game: Those with the second-most votes (excluding outfielders) receive $5,000, and the third receives $2,500.New York Giants 28 – Kansas City Chiefs 7 Some players will have already secured certain payouts before the game.Īccording to the CBA, the top vote-getting player at each position (that includes the three outfielders with the most votes) in both the National League and American League receive $15,000 each. Those attending their fifth, 10th, or 15th game as an All-Star also receive a gift or memento and special recognition, according to the CBA. Per the MLB’s latest collective bargaining agreement, players elected or selected to the All-Star Game or the Home Run Derby receive six complimentary tickets for guests, first-class flights for themselves and two guests, first-class hotel accommodations for themselves and two guests, meal and tip allowances for three days, a $1,000 cash stipend and a gift from the league.Īdditionally, players on the All-Star teams receive a ring. In addition to some bragging rights, it also comes with a monetary bonus. (NEXSTAR) – Participating in the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby is undoubtedly an honor.
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