With the retirement of Tiki Barber, the New York Giants’ offense will definitely have some challenges for the upcoming season. First off, it is imperative that QB Eli Manning start living up to his hype. After a very good start, Manning had only two games where his passing rating was over 70. Not surprisingly the Giants won only two of their last eight regular season games. Sportsbook.com has posted the New York Giants betting odds to win Super Bowl XLII at 30 to 1.
RB Brandon Jacobs has proved that he is an effective short yardage back with a nose for the end zone but it remains to be scene how effective he will be with an increased role. Newly acquired Ruben Droughns will surely help out the running game if Jacobs falters. In Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey, Manning has a couple of very talented targets who at times disappear. Second round pick Steve Smith could challenge veteran Amani Toomer opposite of Burress.
“I think this team is going to turn on Tom Coughlin,” stated Point-Spreads.com NFL expert handicapper Brad Marchetti . “I'm taking the under 8 wins on the New York Giants betting odds for total wins during the regular season.”
The big question on defense is whether or not Michael Strahan will retire. If Strahan returns, the Giants could have a very good pass rush with the addition of new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Spagnuolo will have his work cut out for him as he inherits a defense that ranked 28th in the NFL in passing defense.
Key additions: Ruben Droughns RB, Kawika Mitchell LB
Key losses: Tiki Barber RB, LaVar Arrington LB, Carlos Emmons LB, Jay Feely K, Luke Petitgout OT
Win NFC East
Philadelphia 8-5
Dallas 9-5
Washington 7-2
NYG 7-2
Win NFC
Philadelphia 6-1
Dallas 6-1
NYG 12-1
Washington 20-1
Win Super Bowl
Philadelphia 20-1
Dallas 20-1
NYG 30-1
Washington 50-1
