Another free agent update

by Ed Valentine on Feb 27, 2009 4:36 PM EST

Ralph Vacchiano is reporting that the Giants were in the mix for Albert Haynesworth for a while,

He is also reporting that the Giants are trying to get several defensive linemen in for visits.

It appears by their early actions in free agency that they are very concerned about their defensive tackle position. Barry Cofield and Fred Robbins are both coming off knee surgery, and Robbins battled hand and shoulder injuries all season long. That’s likely why the Giants pursued Haynesworth, are meeting with DT Rocky Bernard tonight, are hoping to visit with DE/DT Chris Canty tomorrow, and have attempted to set up a visit with DE/DT Antonio Smith next week.

Vacchiano also reports that there are several teams in the hunt for Derrick Ward. Mike Garafolo says Ward is keeping the Giants in play.

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I would KILL

for 6 or 7 guys on the defensive line rotation.. Canty is a hell of a player.. could this interest in 3-4 ends mean something?

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by Hoyadestroya85 on Feb 27, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions

No, not really

These are guys who reportedly can play DT in a 4-3. What it means is that the Giants are very concerned about DT depth, especially with Cofield and Robbins coming off knee injuries.

by Ed Valentine on Feb 27, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

the 3-4 would be impractical because while there is an abundance of potential OLBs on the team, there isn’t that big run stuffer in the middle. I’m thinking though if they wanted to do a scheme change that Sheridan would be the guy to do it under because of his prior job as a LB coach

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by Hoyadestroya85 on Feb 27, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions