Giants release rookie mini-camp roster
by Ed Valentine on Apr 26, 2010 3:06 PM EDT
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PrintThe New York Giants this afternoon released the roster for the rookie mini-camp that will be held from Friday thru Sunday of this week.
Here are the undrafted players who will be in attendance.The Giants have signed 13 undrafted players who will attend the camp: quarterback Dominic Randolph of Holy Cross, tight end Jake Ballard of Ohio State, wide receivers Tim Brown of Rutgers, Duke Calhoun of Memphis and Victor Cruz of Massachusetts, offensive lineman Dennis Landolt of Penn State, center Jim Cordle of Ohio State, defensive end Ayanga Okpokowuruk of Duke, defensive tackle Nate Collins of Virginia, linebacker Lee Campbell of Minnesota, cornerbacks Seth Williams of Richmond and Leon Wright of Duke and safety Michael Greco of Central Florida.
In addition, 23 players are scheduled to attend the camp on a tryout basis. That group includes quarterback Riley Skinner of Wake Forest, running backs Deshawn Wynn of Florida, Tony Hunt of Penn State and Andre Dixon of Connecticut, runningback/fullback Brian Toal of Boston College, fullback Anthony Cotrone of Maine, tight end Mitch Ryan of San Diego, tight end/long snapper Jon Loyte of Boston College, wide receivers Lance Leggett of Miami and D.J. McAuley of William & Mary, centers Robby Felix of UTEP and Nick Richmond of Delaware State, tackles Kyle Webber of Gardner-Webb and Ben Benshoof of Wingate, guard Chris Poole of Holy Cross, defensive end Brandon Crawford of Ball State, defensive tackles Abe Koroma of Western Illinois and Santonio Thomas of Miami, linebacker Micah Johnson of Kentucky, cornerbacks Wondy Pierre-Louis of Florida and Ben Hannula of San Diego, safety John Busing of Miami (Ohio) and long snapper Ryan Neill of Rutgers.
The seven rookies the Giants just drafted will be participating, as will 11 players on the current 80-man roster who eligible per league rules based on credited seasons. Those 11 are:
Quarterback Rhett Bomar, fullback Jerome Johnson, tight end Carson Butler, guard Rueben Riley, defensive end Tommie Hill, defensive tackle Dwayne Hendricks, linebacker Kenny Ingram, cornerback Vince Anderson, safety Sha'reff Rashad, punter Jy Bond and kicker Sam Swank.
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interesting
i went to high school with brian toal. im pretty sure he was the ACC defensive rookie of the year as a linebacker, but got hurt in his senior year
I believe in the Church of Baseball
by Frank Campagnola on Apr 26, 2010 3:08 PM EDT reply actions
Ha!
you must be from around my area.. i played against toal in peewee football
Ike Davis = Albert Pujols
by Plaxico Burress on Apr 26, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
i must be
I must be old as I played against his brother…or cousin…any way it seems there has always been a Toal playing..
Regroup refocus..retool...
by Mr.Williams on Apr 27, 2010 12:23 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, he was a huge star
In high school as a running back/linebacker. He played for Don Bosco, right? I remember him being named the best player in the state his senior year. Which also reminds me just how tough it is to make it to the pros. Good luck Brian!
i went to school
at ramapo college right by don bosco. small world huh
i live 10 min from ramapo college
real small world
Ike Davis = Albert Pujols
by Plaxico Burress on Apr 27, 2010 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
if you didn't live 10 minutes from ramapo college...
you wouldn’t know it existed! ~ba-dum crash
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Apr 27, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't say ten minutes
but I’m in the same county
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
pompton lakes?
Ike Davis = Albert Pujols
by Plaxico Burress on Apr 27, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Toal was a great player
but has to be one of the most brittle players ever.. real shame.
What Would Matt Szczur Do?
by Hoyadestroya85 on Apr 26, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Dennis Landolt?!?!?
Traitor! I knew the Landolt’s. They went to my high school and were Eagles fans. How dare he!
Ha, there was some dude on our site that knows Micah that was seriously pushing for the Eagles to draft him in the 2nd.
well he is a good player
Kinda like Jamar Chaney I was surprised the fell where they did. For a while I wouldn’t have minded them as the Giants 2nd rounder too.
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Keep Micah
This guy looks like a beast! Although I would like someone who Hates the Eagles, so He’d tear there heads off! haha
by RagingBattleAxe on Apr 26, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too
Damn Philly for getting Chaney, and Damn Jax for taking my sleeper in Deji Karim
Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!
Well i dnt know
I think there were plenty players we wanted but we just werent willing to trade up or back this year, we took the wait and see approach, but u could be right I just refuse to believe that we got exactly who we wanted all along even though we had a very good draft its just too many players, even Philly and NE didnt get everybody they wanted with all those picks
Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!
Chaney was picked in the 7th round. Like FreeB said, if we wanted him we would have picked him
Bleeding Blue since 1962
I wanted Chaney
I didnt say they did, dnt know where you or Free saw that but just cause you dont get a player doesnt mean you dnt want him even if its the 7th round, maybe Chaney had an F/A grade from them, its just who has the best arguments in the later rounds for a certain player, its not a consensus in those rounds…… last year Jerry Reese didnt even really know who Deandre Wright or Stoney Woodson was but the scouts from there regions spoke them up to the point where reese said their measurables are good and decided to take them, he didnt know anything about those guys like that but he took them anyway…….. And if Feagles didnt decide he cant play then we dnt draft Dodge, we go to a different player so who knows who that may have been but my point is I think they had more than 7 players they wanted but they dnt draft greedy.
Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!
thought he would
Have been drafted…I mentioned him a while back…he might be a great steal if he sticks
Regroup refocus..retool...
by Mr.Williams on Apr 27, 2010 12:26 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think they like for real, signed Landolt too
$25,000 I believe. He’s got a real good chance of being a Giant too.
Hopefully he doesn’t have a Winston Justice moment if he’s playing against the Eagles and T-Rex Graham
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Get this guy Ayanga Okpokowuruk
in a Giants Jersey – alongside Umenyiora and Kiwanuka!
by BigBlueDeadHead on Apr 26, 2010 3:25 PM EDT reply actions
I can't help it!
I keep saying his name over and over. It rolls over the tongue awesomely. For some reason, I think he belongs in the Lord of the Rings, but I can’t for the life of me figure out why…
Nah, can't convert his name into spanish
"When I was a boy and had no sense I got my pecker stuck in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair and tickled my balls, and made me shit in my overalls"
JUST call him poko
the duke head coach (who tutored the manning bros earlier in his career) said he has pro potential (for whatever thats worth)
by NYer in a strange land on Apr 26, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
A combo of an Islander and a Devil
on the Giants?
I hate this dude already.
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Michael Greco is, at the very least, going to push Sha'reff Rashad off of the practice squad.
He’s a beast of an open field tackler and cover guy. Dixon is an interesting one. Used to be part of a one-two punch with Donald Brown.
Bleeding Blue since 1962
That is true but switched to SS in his senior year and had an immediate impact.
Defensive backs who are former QB’s excel due to recognition skils, i.e. Corey Webster.
Bleeding Blue since 1962
YEAH TIM BROWN
I was so disappointed to see that nobody took a flier on this speed demon out of Rutgers (although happy to see DeImperio go to the Vikes late in the draft).
I’ve seen this kid play and anyone who remembers his 80 odd yard TD to come back and kill UConn in the waning seconds knows he has flashed some play making potential.
I really hope he busts his ass and can displace Sinorice Moss as our small (i.e 5’8" or so) burner
- Mohamed Sanu: A Giant in Two Years-
Hell yeah
I’m Rutgers ’08, and I watched him for a couple years as he blossomed into an explosive playmaker for them…always overshadowed by Britt and Underwood until his final year, but I think he has the talent to justify a late round flier, let alone an UFA signing. I hope he makes something of the opportunity.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Apr 26, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh man, got potential in Micah Johnson and Andre Dixon
Johnson brings size and is a thumper in the middle. Speed is decent. Doesn’t have the quick twitch, but is adequate enough as a read-and-react MLB. This guy’s potential could probably displace Gerris Wilkinson.
Andre Dixon might push Gartrell for the 5th spot behind Ahmad, Brandon, Ware, and Brown
Introducting: Jason Fear-Paul
by BigBlueIntervention on Apr 26, 2010 3:38 PM EDT reply actions
Micah has terrible athleticism
Him and Spikes are still trying to finish their Combine 40.
I think that joke’s been rehashed a lil too often…
HAHAHAHA
well, at least he’s big?
Introducting: Jason Fear-Paul
by BigBlueIntervention on Apr 26, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap! You just reminded me of the song that Olive sang in the movie Popeye trying to find reasons to marry Bluto.
“He’s Large” LOL
Bleeding Blue since 1962
lol
First time I have heard it and it litteraly had me LOL
by blueforever on Apr 26, 2010 7:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
There is only 1 CB
But there are a lot of Duke Players
by RagingBattleAxe on Apr 26, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
3 players, 2 CB's
cornerbacks Seth Williams of Richmond and Leon Wright of Duke
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds like they’re rattling off the names of Medieval Princes
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Duke didn't have names on their jersey's did they?
cuz I know there was a DT on their team, he was supposed to be good too and get drafted high..amazing how that turns out in reality.
I think it was Vince Ogobasse. I thought the Giants like was the UN.
At least our Caribbean connection has easy sounding names with JPP and Joseph
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Well according to his last name, probably half-related
Introducting: Jason Fear-Paul
by BigBlueIntervention on Apr 26, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol
I think Pierre is the first part of alot of Hatian last names.
Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!
Its a haitian thing being a French colony before becoming the first free nation in the western hemisphere might have something to do with that.lot of Pierre-Pauls Pierre-Louis etc
by TheBXRepresenta on Apr 26, 2010 8:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Anderson!
I remember liking Anderson last year and was really hoping he’d get a chance to prove himself on the roster. I’m glad he’s getting another chance this year. Vince Anderson!
Tommie Hill baby
the king of last years pre season LMAO
Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!
Micah Johnson!
Surprised he wasn’t drafted. Good move by the Giants to bring him in. Was he passed over due to an injury?
Did anyone
else notice the report that we nearly traded Cofield to the Saints for what I would guess would have been their 3rd round pick.
However, an extension could not be agreed and the deal collapsed.
by G Fan in England on Apr 26, 2010 5:56 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I saw it
Haven’t had a chance to put anything together on it yet. Busy day!!
by Ed Valentine on Apr 26, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I seen it too...
I think that we may be surprised at who’s on that final roster come opening day.
They may be holding fort for now, but I think that’s just giving some a chance. More players still need to be held accountable for last year.
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Joseph is starting
I said it before, the giants want to start this kid and bernard and another dt might be release or traded……..giants are very tired and upset of the play last year from their defensive linemen.
I don't think Joseph would "start"
but I think he will definitely get a good amount of snaps every game.
Bernard will probably get cut though, I don’t see how he makes the team.
by mclaren_is_the_best on Apr 26, 2010 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Bernard could make the team
He could threaten to eat the coaching staff.
yea Bernard's gone.
I mean I can see how they keep him till camp…live bodies duking it out in camp is always a good thing when you’re creating a “survival of the fittest” type thing.
Aside from Tuck, and may be Osi so his feelings don’t get hurt, calling some one a starter on our line just doesn’t matter.
They’re all gonna play. If all these guys are healthy that line will be the wall we all wanted it to be last year.
The dude I’m more worried about then all a them is Nate Collins. He’s gonna be our Mo Evans of last year…can he find a spot if he earns it?
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2010 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Rocky stays
I think he comes in and actually starts before Linval takes that spot maybe around week 6 or so but out DT depth should be Canty, Linval, Rock, and Jay
Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!
I’m farely certain Bernard won’t make it through camp. Cofield will have o win the job and Canty is the other starter at the 3-technique. I think Joseph wins job at NT. Cofield is your 3rd DT …he’s played the NT the last two years and doesn’t offer much pass rush and is undersized but is solid so I think the bigger Joseph wins by default and Alford is the forth unless someone comes to camp and outperforms him.
by TheBXRepresenta on Apr 26, 2010 8:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Alford
Was really looking like he was ready to give them plenty of quality PT last year. He had really worked hard in the off season on his strength and conditioning. It was a shame he got hurt. I hope he’s 100% healthy and as well conditioned this year. If he is, he is definitely a big part of the tackle rotation IMO.
ONE MORE PERSON TO GET
ADALIUS THOMAS
by AT2344 on Apr 26, 2010 6:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Adailus has the same attitude
the Giants are trying to purge from the roster.
If you can’t buy in with Belicheck and the Patriots, you can’t buy in.
Let him go to the Jets. Who eve cares if he becomes a star again. He’s a bad fit for us anyway.
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2010 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Woot! Micah Johnson
Excellent. I wanted us to get him the 5th-7th round range. He’s a great player. He didn’t get drafted because of his knee issues and 40 time (which had something to do with his knee injuries). He’s a steal and I’m sure he’ll make the team.
Micah Johnson tore his MCL in his knee...
in the Music City Bowl. One of my NFL draft magazines had him projected to be drafted higher than Phillip Dillard. Maybe he will be on the upswing and make the team.
I like our draft for DE, DT and S.Also, our free agent Ss and the return (we hope) of Kenny Phillips. We need a better rush, better run stoppage and better coverage.
I think you just said we need to improve our entire D
Pass rush, run stopping, and coverage. Yep. That’s everything on defense.
And hopefully you’re right about Johnson, cause if he can run faster than a healthy Spikes on a bum knee, he shouldn’t be too bad after a couple more months. First-team SEC his junior year, gotta mean something.
What about John Henderson?
Wasn’t he released by the jags?
by Dfence on Apr 26, 2010 10:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hey, didn't notice it until it was posted on Shutdown Corner
But we got that 33 year old rookie DE, Brandon Crawford from Ball State. The former marine. That’s pretty f’in cool. Hope he makes the team.
I really hope he makes it
That would be a real team-morale builder, plus its a neat story.
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
Carson Butler
I went to Michigan while camp invitees Carson Butler and Ruben Riley were there…. Riley wasn’t anything to write home about, actually was forced to play out of position at RT opposite Jake Long for 2 years…. Carson Butler on the other hand is immensely talented. He is unusually athletic and fluid for such a big guy. He has good hands too… I don’t think he blocks too well, but if he gets his act together, he has some upside as a pass catcher….
I will say based on some off the field issues that I know he had at Michigan, I find it hard to imagine him truly getting his act together… but it’s worth noting the high upside…
interesting look at why draft grades are dumb
C-/C
GIANTS — Is this fair? You call Losman part of Buffalo’s draft, so why isn’t Eli Manning considered part of New York’s, since it cost them this year’s first-round pick? I don’t know, maybe it was because other things were involved. This isn’t a bad draft, really, just a thin one. Four measly picks. Corner Corey Webster can play. Maybe DE Justin Tuck can supply a bit of a rush. Brandon Jacobs, the 266-pound RB swears that he’ll pick up the yard, on fourth and one, that Ron Dayne is still looking for.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/dr_z/04/26/z.draft.grades/3.html
Nice!
How’s that Losman deal looking now?
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