Q: What’s the biggest area Johnny Manziel has to improve?
A: I think he has enough arm strength and he has a feel for how to move and avoid defenders. But when you watched him at Texas A&M, he would pass up open guys a lot. I don’t care who you are in the NFL, you can’t do that and be consistently good. You just can’t because everyone else is too good. I have my doubts about him being successful unless he changes the way he plays.
Q: Who impressed you in the Giants preseason opener?
A: Running backs are a little bit tricky in preseason, but I thought Andre Williams looked really good. At first I thought (Rashad) Jennings would be the workhorse, but if Andre Williams runs like that I wouldn’t be surprised if he really contribute for them.
Q: And how did Eli Manning look in the West Coast offense?
A: Eli looked comfortable in the offense and the command he has already in directing traffic, Getting them out of the huddle. He made a few checks at the line, which is good to see in these situations. They still may end up having some issues on the offensive line.
Q: Will having a constant threat like Michael Vick as the backup help or hurt Geno Smith?
A: I feel like Michael is a pretty good guy at this point after what he’s been through. If guys have an attitude as a backup and are undercutting what’s going on, it ruins the quarterback room and makes it hard for the starter to play well. If you have a room where the backup is supporting then it makes it easier for the starter to play well and the backup to come in and win games, if he’s needed. This is a better dynamic than having Matt Simms as the No. 2 guy. Vick brings in some experience, some familiarity with the offense that’s being run. And it lets Geno know you can’t just keep the job, you have to go out there and play well and I think that’s significant.
Q: Is Eric Decker a No. 1 receiver?
A: Most No. 1 receivers, they are begging you to come press them, get up in their face and challenge them. That’ll be a struggle for Decker. I think teams will try and get their hands on him, and I don’t know if he’s grown enough in his ability to get off the jam. I don’t know if he’s a true No. 1 guy. There’s no question he makes them better, but he’s not dictating coverage.