Let's get the hard one out of the way first. The New York Knicks. I will admit when the Knicks clinched a playoff berth this year, my mind went wild with the ideas of all they could do. I really believed anything was possible and I still believe that would have been the case if Chauncy and Amare weren't injured by the Boston Hacks. But in all the excitement of the games, I forgot one thing. That the Knicks accomplished exactly what they set out to accomplish at the beginning of the year. And no that wasn't to get swept in the playoffs. It was to make the playoffs. Realize people, the Knicks had just gone through some of worst records of their history the last few years. I watched every game the year the Knicks won 23 games under Isiah. Which means I watched 59 losses. As a real Knicks fan that stood by them through all their horrific last few years, what they did this year for me and for NYK fans cannot and should not be underestimated. They made the city alive again for basketball and they made good on their promise. One which, at the beginning of this year, seemed impossible. Its all about baby steps, people. One step at a time.
The Spankees!!! Love the way they have come out this year. I am worried about Soriano, though. I hope he is not one of those players in a long line of players that come here and can't handle the pressure and bomb, Randy Johnson and Carl Pavano to name a few. His stuff seems to still be there though (his fastball is clocking in at 97mph) so maybe its just a matter of time before he gets his act together. The starting pitching has been absolutely killing it. I can't ask for anything better so far. At the beginning of the year, that was my biggest question mark (except for Sabathia) and everyone, including Nova, Colon and Garcia have all stepped up. Keep it up, Bronx Bombers! So far, it's a great season to watch.
On to the NFL. I think the Giants did an amazing job with their draft picks this year. Yes, they waited until the fourth round to pick a LB which was probably their #1 need but seriously, how could you pass up on CB Prince Amukumara when you have the opportunity to get him? If you don't know what he's capable of. Watch the Sports Science video below. And I am not talking about all the crazy facts and figures that don't mean anything. I mean, specifically, watch the part of the video where he runs, dives laterally, changes his hand mid-flight and brings the ball down. Shit's crazy.
He's also versatile enough to play Safety if the Giants need him. Overall, great amazing pick and so happy he dropped down far enough for the G-Men to get him. Next pick, defensive lineman, Marvin Austin. Another awesome pick by the G-Men. He is a big guy who has great footwork and the quickness to make tackles on the outside as well as the ability to make plays in the backfield. Some questions remain about the fact that he didn't play last year and his overall work ethic, but if the Giants can pound the bs out of him, this kid could end up, alongside a healthy Osi, Tuck, and Kiwanuka, being just the piece the G-Men need to make their D unstoppable. I was actually surprised by the Giants next pick in Round 3, WR Jerrel Jernigan. That is one position I felt the Giants didn't really need any help with and with him, being as small as he is, not really being a go-to WR who can make an impact. That's when I realized he was primarily brought in to be a kick returner. When the Giants lost Hixon last year, I didn't realize fully how bad the season was going to turn out for special teams. Man, those runbacks and miscues were very hard to watch. Jerrel is just the answer we need in case Hixon doesn't come back to form or, god forbid, he gets injured again. Last year showed we definitely need a plan B.
Final Draft Grade for Giants: A-
Now, if we can only ensure there will be football next year. If the season doesn't start, I am going to go punch Goodell in the throat.
The Spankees!!! Love the way they have come out this year. I am worried about Soriano, though. I hope he is not one of those players in a long line of players that come here and can't handle the pressure and bomb, Randy Johnson and Carl Pavano to name a few. His stuff seems to still be there though (his fastball is clocking in at 97mph) so maybe its just a matter of time before he gets his act together. The starting pitching has been absolutely killing it. I can't ask for anything better so far. At the beginning of the year, that was my biggest question mark (except for Sabathia) and everyone, including Nova, Colon and Garcia have all stepped up. Keep it up, Bronx Bombers! So far, it's a great season to watch.
On to the NFL. I think the Giants did an amazing job with their draft picks this year. Yes, they waited until the fourth round to pick a LB which was probably their #1 need but seriously, how could you pass up on CB Prince Amukumara when you have the opportunity to get him? If you don't know what he's capable of. Watch the Sports Science video below. And I am not talking about all the crazy facts and figures that don't mean anything. I mean, specifically, watch the part of the video where he runs, dives laterally, changes his hand mid-flight and brings the ball down. Shit's crazy.
He's also versatile enough to play Safety if the Giants need him. Overall, great amazing pick and so happy he dropped down far enough for the G-Men to get him. Next pick, defensive lineman, Marvin Austin. Another awesome pick by the G-Men. He is a big guy who has great footwork and the quickness to make tackles on the outside as well as the ability to make plays in the backfield. Some questions remain about the fact that he didn't play last year and his overall work ethic, but if the Giants can pound the bs out of him, this kid could end up, alongside a healthy Osi, Tuck, and Kiwanuka, being just the piece the G-Men need to make their D unstoppable. I was actually surprised by the Giants next pick in Round 3, WR Jerrel Jernigan. That is one position I felt the Giants didn't really need any help with and with him, being as small as he is, not really being a go-to WR who can make an impact. That's when I realized he was primarily brought in to be a kick returner. When the Giants lost Hixon last year, I didn't realize fully how bad the season was going to turn out for special teams. Man, those runbacks and miscues were very hard to watch. Jerrel is just the answer we need in case Hixon doesn't come back to form or, god forbid, he gets injured again. Last year showed we definitely need a plan B.
Final Draft Grade for Giants: A-
Now, if we can only ensure there will be football next year. If the season doesn't start, I am going to go punch Goodell in the throat.
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