Geno Smith to start for the Giants

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by luv

I know I'm not known for my football knowledge, so overlook if you want. I'm all for trying something new, especially during a slump, but I can understand Reid's reasoning for keeping your veteran starter in whenever you are on top of your division (even if by only one game). The Giants really have nothing to lose by doing the switch at this point.

When they were up 2 games it was EXACTLY the time to consider pulling the trigger. They had a cushion to use and against 2 very beatable teams. He takes some lumps but probably keeps our heads above water and gets himself more battle tested for the key stretch against Oakland and SD.

Now if they lose at NYJ, he'll say the Raiders and Chargers games are divisional games that are too risky to put on the shoulders of a rookie quarterback with no experience.

It's no different than exercising - there's always an excuse not to do it if you're looking for one and Andy Reid is clearly looking for one. What you say is a reason not to bench Alex I would have called a perfect cause for doing precisely that.