This will be an interesting, and even a historic, year for Big Blue. This will be the 100th season for the New York Football Giants franchise, so already, it is historical. To honor this, they are introducing a special throwback uniform that includes helmets somewhat reminiscent of the Michigan Wolverines college team, as well as red jerseys with blue and white stripes running across the middle, which is vaguely reminiscent of the Canadiens de Montréal, or Montreal Canadiens.
Apparently, not everyone is a fan. I have seen articles with titles suggesting that these new alternative uniforms are ugly. Also, apparently, the fans do not like them.
Personally, I have mixed feelings about it. The helmets actually look kind of cool, if you ask me. And the jerseys, while a bit unorthodox for the modern NFL, still has it's appeal. The beige pants, on the other hand, kind of looks a bit bizarre, and does not really go with the rest of the uniforms.
Oh, well. They'll only wear those uniforms twice this season, anyway.
The season schedule was just released for all teams yesterday, and the New York Giants will be playing a good number of nationally televised games. This includes a game in Germany against the Carolina Panthers, as well as a Thanksgiving Day game at Dallas. That one will be tough, but at least the G-Men don't have to open the season by playing the damn Cowboys, as it seems they always do. I say that because, as a Giants fan, I cannot specifically remember the last time that the Giants actually beat the Cowboys in a game. It's been a while, that much I can tell you. What is it, 10 straight losses or so by now?
So yeah. Kind of happy that the G-Men won't have to deal with Dallas right off the bat in the season opener again.
Indeed, the G-Men should have an interesting season. Remember that despite how bad last season was, they were a playoff team in 2022, and won a road playoff game.
Still, their offensive line continues to be a problem. It very well may be the worst offensive line in the league right now. Not sure how this continues to be an issue year after year for Big Blue.
Yet, that seems to be the reality. Again.
Despite that weakness, legendary Giants quarterback Phil Simms, who was the starting quarterback for the first Super Bowl championship in franchise history for the New York Giants, believes that the Giants should be serious contenders this coming season. I already published something about that a few months ago, back in February, but it seemed worth repeating.
Let's hope he's right. It sure would be nice for Big Blue to be a factor again in the NFC East, and indeed, in the NFL more generally.
Below are a couple of links to articles about the upcoming season, including some of the intrigue building up to it, and how the franchise will be celebrating this historical 100th season in franchise history. Enjoy:
Giants announce 100th-season celebration by Dan Benton May 13, 2024:
https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/13/new-york-giants-announce-100th-season-celebration/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0LooXgrPBPAmIiiu6PEG-aYTp4jPxpcbXltls2pGE6PNApiSJXXUmMjmE_aem_AeFTO7Bxs8xMdKJYQ2jrzRHro5sMUHjP-8lhNnkpQ9wHHstb8mTuSp45786_jBOEjA4s33cl9AU9N5Rf-yXovOAE
The Intrigue Behind the New York Giants 2024 Schedule We know the opponents, but on Wednesday, we'll find out the dates of the Giants' 2024 schedule, which is filled with intrigue. Patricia Traina | May 15, 2024
https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/big-blue-plus/the-intrigue-behind-the-new-york-giants-2024-schedule-01hxhay15psv?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3jD8JOu9AeDBzKz5gJ8P7maKuhHLb5nP-8pvUqr_-ogmqvPlH-UJEBMkU_aem_AZMUlbpK4yQ3WABD8m5rmdm8FvjrNGUcPPZ1eMT659V435LXkTwvIgQjLyQwb32_s_qVEjwr16C2_Km7YGC_Rj3T
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