11-27-2016, 02:09 PM
(11-27-2016, 10:29 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: I forget who said it first, but there is a saying that people lie, stats don't lie, or something like that.
The games I have watched first hand, where he isn't even double-teamed, and in a critical third down, I will see him get stood up and play patty-cake and there are many times where you see him let up. I mean, he stops rushing. He isn't trying to time a batted ball, either. It just looks like he picks and chooses when he is going to really give an effort. I was hoping he would carry this defensive line and motivate them with his energy, but he takes as many plays off as anyone, if not more...
As far as being held goes, I saw a ton of it against pitt, but no more at any other point than is seen in a normal game. I love the guys ability, and like so many on this team, I really don't like his effort.
I've said something like that several times. I doubt I said it first, but either way, I think there's a lot of truth to it. Losing can change perceptions and make people start looking for players to blame. Suddenly you're looking at Geno with a critical eye you've never used on him before.
Personally, I think Geno is fine and statistically he's on pace for a typical Geno season. I honestly believe Geno has probably always "taken a play off" every now and then. Players his size get gassed. This just shows the difference between winning and losing. When you're losing, fans start to question everything and everyone.
As for holding, I know the Giants kept him from at least 2 sacks with blatant holds. Geno was visibly upset, which is rare for him.
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