Preseason Game 1: Giants vs. Jets – What to Watch For

The New Meadowlands Stadium is ready for its first live football action on Monday night, the first preseason game for each of its tenants – the Giants and Jets. Fans all around the tri-state area are buzzing about the preseason opener, which has drawn some trash talk from both New York teams this past week. Several players will sit this one out for Big Blue, including Steve Smith, Chris Snee, Kenny Phillips, Michael Johnson, and new addition Keith Bullock. Like every preseason opener however, this game will be more about the rookies and young players fighting to make the roster. The third and fourth quarters of these games become Super Bowl type moments for guys on the brink for a roster spot. Today we look at things to keep your eye on in the Giants first preseason game: Ramses Barden’s Big Opportunity Barden is hoping to work his way into a big role in his second season, and the 6′6 wideout should get plenty of chances to impress Monday night with extended playi...