(09-05-2018, 02:00 AM)The_Franchise_QB Wrote:

(09-05-2018, 01:47 AM)knarnn Wrote: I think Yannick puts the league on notice against that O-Line which will kickstart his DPOY campaign.

I see a repeat of last years opener. 10+ sacks across the line.

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I don't, for a few reasons:

1.  Unless Solder has declined appreciably from the end of last year, and unless Hernandez is a complete bust at G, there is no way the Giants' OL is  as bad as the Texans' OL-without holdout LT Duane Brown-was last year.

2.  The Texans played relatively inexperienced Tom Savage in the first half last year, and completely inexperienced DeShaun Watson in the second half.  The Giants will have Eli Manning under C.  An experienced QB like Manning would typically make faster decisions than inexperienced ones.  Manning has seen every front, coverage, and adjustment there is to see.  Savage and Watson probably haven't.  Furthermore, younger QBs are typically more mobile, and will try to move around more, holding onto the ball longer to try to make a play.  Manning would primarily function within the pocket, and would be more apt to throw the ball away.

3.  Fowler is not going to be available for this game.  I think this will limit the Jaguars' DL rotation.  The team will be less likely to be able to put a speed rusher over Ereck Flowers to exploit him, and the Giants will be able to adjust the blocking to his side to counter.  On top of that, it likely means Ngakoue and Campbell get more snaps.  While this may mean they get more sacks, it may also mean they are less effective later in the game.

4.  Omameh is familiar with the Jaguars' DL having faced them every day in practice.  He may be able to provide pointers to the Giants' interior three regarding how to block our guys.  But of course, that works both ways.  Our guys know how to attack him.

With all that said, I do think pressuring Manning is a distinct possibility-and a necessity if the Jaguars are going to win.

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