[lex24]

Four wins is what I've been predicting. This isn't pessimism, it's realism. The predictable bullishness among the faithful here is predicated almost entirely on an untried quarterback's performance and health. That's a pretty big matzoh ball hanging out there, guys. I will hope for six wins but expect four.

I'm in the exact same spot, gailtate. Too too many question marks to expect more.

Well, I guess there is no reason to play the season. …. Just kidding.  

I know on paper things look bleak.  New QB, questions abound on defense and a seemingly tough schedule.  But as Herb Caen once said:  “ The Giants look great on paper this year.  Unfortunately, they play on grass.”  So maybe the reverse holds. (Which reminds me of Spaceman Bill Lee’s response to being asked if he preferred grass or astroturf: “I dunno, I never smoked Astro turf.  This from a guy who once said his favorite play was a pop up cause it gave him time to think.) 

So many factors - not the least of which is how that schedule will actually play out.  Given the 2020 quasi season, along with the usual surprises, who knows. 

I’m neither optimistic nor pessimistic.  I simply have no clue how the season will play out.  And if I’ve every thrown a better center cut batting practice fastball for you folks…..

But hey if they can run effectively and slow down their opponents running game, who knows. I still maintain that those are the keys.
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[lex24]

Four wins is what I've been predicting. This isn't pessimism, it's realism. The predictable bullishness among the faithful here is predicated almost entirely on an untried quarterback's performance and health. That's a pretty big matzoh ball hanging out there, guys. I will hope for six wins but expect four.

I'm in the exact same spot, gailtate. Too too many question marks to expect more.

Well, I guess there is no reason to play the season. …. Just kidding.  

I know on paper things look bleak.  New QB, questions abound on defense and a seemingly tough schedule.  But as Herb Caen once said:  “ The Giants look great on paper this year.  Unfortunately, they play on grass.”  So maybe the reverse holds. (Which reminds me of Spaceman Bill Lee’s response to being asked if he preferred grass or astroturf: “I dunno, I never smoked Astro turf.  This from a guy who once said his favorite play was a pop up cause it gave him time to think.) 

So many factors - not the least of which is how that schedule will actually play out.  Given the 2020 quasi season, along with the usual surprises, who knows. 

I’m neither optimistic nor pessimistic.  I simply have no clue how the season will play out.  And if I’ve every thrown a better center cut batting practice fastball for you folks…..

But hey if they can run effectively and slow down their opponents running game, who knows. I still maintain that those are the keys.
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