Tyree on Injured Reserve

by Ed Valentine on Nov 5, 2008 11:54 AM EST in New York Giants News

The Giants have placed Super Bowl hero David Tyree on injured reserve, according to Mike Garafolo.

That's unfortunate, but I have been anticipating that news for a while now.

Here is what coach Tom Coughlin had to say about the move.

"It's something that, when he started the season on PUP, we felt that at some point in time he would be ready to go," Coughlin said. "The unfortunate part of this is, over the three-week period when we could utilize David and he could build up conditioning and do all the things necessary, he was really unable to do that for the majority of the time because of the hamstring." ...

"He actually took it very well," Coughlin said when asked if Tyree protested. "He understood the position we were in, understood what he would be asked to do right away and didn't necessarily think he could do that in a reasonable amount of time. We had a good conversation and I think we were both at the same point when we sat down."

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Thre right move for both parties

Tyree will never be given the same love by another team’s fans given his role as a spot receiver/special teams ace.. he’s the Giants version of Steve Tasker. This however is an uphill battle for him as he still has to make the roster next year.. Good move by Giants management to wait this one out though..

by Hoyadestroya85 on Nov 5, 2008 12:23 PM EST reply actions

agreed

he needs more time….the giants are very solid in the reciever position…positive choice for the giants

by BOSSMAN89 on Nov 8, 2008 4:53 PM EST up reply actions

You never like to be happy that someone is injured...

but I think this works out best for the defense. If Tyree were ready to play soon, Reese would’ve had a tough decision on his hands.

by JoshNY on Nov 5, 2008 12:24 PM EST reply actions

errr

best for the team. I’m not sure where the word “defense” came from in that sentence.

by JoshNY on Nov 5, 2008 12:25 PM EST up reply actions

Josh, man

Too early in the day to be drinking, my friend. Proofread, proofread, proofread. LOL!!

by Ed Valentine on Nov 5, 2008 12:27 PM EST up reply actions

Does anyone really believe Tyree can't go?

I don’t. It’s the best move for the immediate moment. Unless one of the WR’s gets seriously injured or perhaps put on permanent suspension(gasp!), it’s just putting off the inevitable (which will be easier 2 years from the greatest catch in Super bowl history).

We're only gonna score 17 points?

by big blue wrecking crew on Nov 5, 2008 12:38 PM EST reply actions

Thing is

he hasn’t even been practicing because of the hamstring injury. If he can’t get on the practice field, he can’t play. Eventually he would be able to, but the choice had to be made now. Yes, though, this is the easy way out for now.

by Ed Valentine on Nov 5, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions