BleedinBlue Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 So many new things and good things happening with the Giants that some players are falling through the cracks who are due a little love. Bennett seems to have become a really good pickup for the Giants. An interesting stat is that he is the first TE in Giants franchise history to score a TD in each of his first three games. Regardless....he has made some really super plays that might be overshadowed by an occassional dropped pass or a missed block. But as far as I can tell......he's pretty much showing us he is a big plus in the offensive game. He's still getting his feet wet as far as how the Giants play and he's figuring out Eli pretty fast (who seems to have a lot of faith in him). I get nothing but really good vibes from this guy. He is taking a beating on the field, but putting up solid numbers for a TE. He had 73 yards last night and 72 yards against Tampa Bay last week. Those are solid numbers for a TE, but he doesn't seem to be getting a lot of attention because of the heroics of other players stepping up and getting the after game glory. In short: I think Bennett was a steal and must tip my hat to the front office for signing him. Taking him away from the Cowboys is just icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 My only concern with Bennett was that all reports out of the 'Boys was that he was lazy and had poor work ethic, maybe being kicked off the Cowboys roster gave him a chip on his shoulder but obviously that isnt the case here. I give a lot of credit to Pope as well, the TE coach, being able to get Bennett to fit into the system and into the player that he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Yesterday's game and the 2nd half of the TB game surely were a feel good story... Let's hope the Giants show up against the Eagles.... 1st place on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedinBlue Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 My only concern with Bennett was that all reports out of the 'Boys was that he was lazy and had poor work ethic, maybe being kicked off the Cowboys roster gave him a chip on his shoulder but obviously that isnt the case here. I give a lot of credit to Pope as well, the TE coach, being able to get Bennett to fit into the system and into the player that he is. When they did closeup shots of him after coming off the field, he was sweating like a whore in church and panting like a dog in heat. The man worked his ass off last night. And he was hit hard over and over, including that cheap shot where his helmet was ripped off. I don't buy everything the cowboys say about a player they are losing. He was a 2nd round draft pick that got stuck behind Witten and that hurt his chances at being the go to guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashTalker92 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I bet everyone here with Bennett in their fantasy roster is grinning thru the teeth when they drafted or picked him up last week. I got Gates as TE and he had screwed me before. So I'm glad I got Ben-egg as a backup or starter!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashTalker92 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 When they did closeup shots of him after coming off the field, he was sweating like a whore in church and panting like a dog in heat. The man worked his ass off last night. And he was hit hard over and over, including that cheap shot where his helmet was ripped off. I don't buy everything the cowboys say about a player they are losing. He was a 2nd round draft pick that got stuck behind Witten and that hurt his chances at being the go to guy. Maybe a little conditioning would help. P90X??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I think Pope deserves a raise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I think Pope deserves a raise. and maybe a tar of his own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I was saying to Golfn' I still think Bennett is a bit of an enigma. The dude will show up for one huge play every game, but also one Plaxico-esque, "well, I didn't really feel like trying to catch that ball" play as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStroud Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I wish the Unicorn would stop with the Giddyup celebration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Pretty sure we only signed him for 1 year....leaving the Bennett with little to show for his time at the 'boys, added to a failed experiment in NY would have killed his career. It's a career year, it's a contract year. Hopefully he's re-signed, because he truly is doing some big things here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I liked how after he cut off his route and left Eli out to dry down in their end, like a couple series later, they called the same play but Bennett was on the other side...he continued his route the second time despite a safety and came down with the catch and a big gain. Least he listened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedinBlue Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Yeah....he's signed for one year only with no option. That means if he is going to be in the future of the Giants, we need to wrap him up before the end of the season - at least for a couple more years. Although, I think Pope can turn pudding into caviar and cast iron into gold. Still....if Bennett is for real and he continues to put up the numbers, we need to get him signed for longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK-Giantsfan Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 making Boss and Ballard look sort of ordinary and a bit overrated at the moment isnt he ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 making Boss and Ballard look sort of ordinary and a bit overrated at the moment isnt he ? or with barden just proving that it's more on eli than it is the wr's and tight ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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