Giants' Roster Moves: Brian Williams Released

by Ed Valentine on Oct 5, 2011 12:21 PM EDT in New York Giants News

When the New York Giants added center Jim Cordle and cornerback Justin Tryon to the active roster on Tuesday, the only player they removed was wide receiver Brandon Stokley. Another roster move was promised today, and that has come to pass as the Giants have terminated the contract of veteran cornerback Brian Williams.

A 10-year veteran, Williams was signed when Terrell Thomas was lost for the season. He played very little, however.

Pre-Practice Injury Update

The Giants don't always send me this stuff on Wednesdays, but since I have it this week here it is.

David Baas, Justin Tuck and Brandon Jacobs won't practice, Osi Umenyiora and Rocky Bernard will and Michael Boley might. And Prince Amukamara is not expected to return to the field until after the Giants' Oct. 23 bye.

Baas, who has a burner, is day-to-day, Coughlin said. Kevin Boothe, who played center the entire second half of the Giants' victory Sunday at Arizona, will again step in for Baas.

Tuck has neck and groin injuries which kept him out of the Cardinals game. Regarding Boley and Jacobs, Coughlin said, "Their knees are a little bit swollen. Boley may try to go today. Both are scheduled to go to tomorrow."

Umenyiora (knee) and Bernard (ribs) are on the early injury report, but Coughlin said they will practice.

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Seattle's DTs

Who are their DTs? Are they any good?
We will need to establish the run and the starting Center will be important for that.
No offence to Mr. Boothe, but I’m glad we’re not playing Baltimore or Detroit in this particular game.

by ross_stephen on Oct 5, 2011 12:25 PM EDT reply actions

i think

you are being a bit unfair to him, he had one bad play on his first snap. he doesnt really play center, but as you can see he is a quick learner and played well in the rest of the game. Secondly he will have a whole week to prepare to play center not just any spot somebody goes down so i think he should be just fine not matter who we play.
He is no baas of course though

Giants Mets, JPP is a MONSTER

by theIke on Oct 5, 2011 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Certainly not trying to Bash Him

I just think it is true that he’s a Utility OLman, and not a Center by trade. Making adjustments and putting the ball between his legs consistently is a skill. I think it is fair to say that he’s not been doing it that long, and I’m just curious to know if he is going to face a large challenge on Sunday, or if he’ll be less challenged by the SEA DTs.

by ross_stephen on Oct 5, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

understandable

i mean if he was really great he would be starting. so obviously you are correct. and about the SEA DTs im not too sure but i dont think they are that talented that is just a guess. have no idea who they are. i think the biggest adjustment as you said would be the snapping, and the angles he has to take as a center when blocking

Giants Mets, JPP is a MONSTER

by theIke on Oct 5, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I think the offense should be able to do whatever it wants vs. the Seattle defense.

Seattle is 18th in ppg allowed, 14th in yards allowed, 14th in rushing yards allowed and 16th vs. the pass. Gotta believe after they watch game tape of the Giants, they are going to try to stop the pass, should open up the run game. They also have 5 sacks all season, 31st in the league. They also have 2 interceptions, not very good. They have a below average defense, Giants should be able to take advantage of it.

Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 5, 2011 12:33 PM EDT reply actions

um, they out rank us in all of those

(except sacks and picks)

by TNYFBG on Oct 5, 2011 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

these team rankings are stupid if you ask me

every game is different in the nfl…. period.

by The Blood of Eli on Oct 5, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions

esp after 4 games

some teams got creampuffs, others got nothing but playoff teams, too early to say anything definitively.

by TNYFBG on Oct 5, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

That's scary

because isn’t this suppose to be the creampuff portion of our schedule?

Quinn must go !!

by njgiant on Oct 5, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Um, no they don't. we're 12th in ppg, that's better. Also, the first two games for the Giants scew the passing ypg.

We only give up 8 more passing yards per game than them, and the first two were way high.

Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 5, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I wasn't suggesting

their defense is actually better, just funny that you (and I) think we should have our way with their D, and yet, we’re giving up more yards. I’d say the fewer points are in direct correlation to us having more picks and sacks.

by TNYFBG on Oct 5, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Possibly. We'd be statiscally better than them if the secondary was playing at all the first 2 games.

Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 5, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Solid statistical analysis right there

it’s like saying if jeter went 2-10 for the series but we take out a 0-4 day he’s hitting .300. Come on

by Lolmoarpl0x on Oct 5, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

not really.

Giants pass defense has let up an AVERAGE of 100 yards LESS passing in the last two games. Their overall average is skewed from the first 2 games. With that stat, they are still only letting up 8 yards passing more p/game than the Seahawks. Had the secondary been even average the first two games, we’d be giving up less than them. Troll somebody else.

Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 5, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

After you just watched us barely beat the Cardinals

Do you really think we are going to have that easy of a time with the Hawks D. We might not have our starting Center playing, wich is usually the kiss of Death to our running game. While I agree we should win this one most likely it will be ugly.

by Late for Dinner on Oct 5, 2011 12:55 PM EDT reply actions

A win is a win is a win, ugly or not I'll take it!

We should be able to generate a run game this week, but Seattle shouldn’t be taken lightly at all.

by oldschoolblue64 on Oct 5, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I still don't think we have

Much of a running game, I am more concerned with the snaps making it into Eli’s hands.

You can see a lot just by observing-Yogi Berra

by greg a on Oct 5, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think this game is a pushover at all...

If the team does we’re screwed..I hate fighting wounded animals..

"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."

by Bobbiblue on Oct 5, 2011 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't know Bobbi

It depends on what type of weapon you are fighting the wounded animal with.

Quinn must go !!

by njgiant on Oct 5, 2011 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions

unfortunately

whatever weapon you reach for in the NYG bag, it’s probably broken!

by NY17NE14 on Oct 5, 2011 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

At least Brian Williams

still has his fall back job at NBC News

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 5, 2011 1:00 PM EDT reply actions

Wasnt that the other guy...

The one that played for us at RB who ripped his team a year after he left and we won the Super Bowl???

by bdasilva7785 on Oct 5, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions

lol, good point

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 5, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I think I know who you are talking about

Has a twin brother that is married and lives with his wife and children, also plays in the NFL.

You can see a lot just by observing-Yogi Berra

by greg a on Oct 5, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I think I remember

Married and lives with wife and kids… Also, I believe his fans absolutely adore him….

Giants are young, and injured... Most importantly they are winning.

by Skii31 on Oct 5, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

ups and downs

no Brian Williams – no sweat
starting Boothe at center? that’s where i’m nervous.

Shaun O'Hara is around a 90 in Madden, so we should sign him back to the squad

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by jcalafiore on Oct 5, 2011 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

Not too worried about Center

Thought Boothe played well once he settled in after a few plays vs ‘Zona. Key to Sunday’s game is our passing game to open up our running game. And Eli has to try to get MM into the game early.

Marfar

by marfar on Oct 5, 2011 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

it's fitting Jacob's knee is sore

DJ ware owns Seattle.

TeamJPP

by andiamo708 on Oct 5, 2011 1:18 PM EDT reply actions

Last Year's Debacle

We blew them out last year mostly b/c our Dline and blitzes left them helpless with a QB who was clueless.

Marfar

by marfar on Oct 5, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

They still have a Qb who's clueless...

Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 5, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

Maybe +6. Tjack may just give us a pick 6.

Quinn must go !!

by njgiant on Oct 5, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

What is Tjack's record against the G-Men?

I got a GIF for that!

by Fester McDougal on Oct 5, 2011 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

0-1? When he stepped in for an injured Favre last year... I think that's the only game.

Team Cheese:
Mario Manningham
Mark Herzlich
Greg Jones
Devin Thomas
Ramses Barden
Jason Pierre-Paul
Travis Beckum
Da'Rel Scott
SASH

"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning

SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!

by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 5, 2011 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

2-0 actually

well 2-.5 because he was injured last year and didn’t finish the game. And one game was vs backups were they only won because Carney lost a last second fg.

Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.
-John Madden

by Willgfass on Oct 5, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions

ha :)

by NYGFan777 on Oct 5, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions

lol, true

what concerns me is that Rice is looking like his 2009 form, Leon having some big returns and Lynch going into “beast mode”

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 5, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions

lynch does have that Beast mode

doesnt he… running over the entire Saints Defense… This seahawks team is a solid team. With decent QB play, they could very well beat us.

Giants are young, and injured... Most importantly they are winning.

by Skii31 on Oct 5, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

One game at a time

It’s a game they should win but the OL is still a scramble and the D hasn’t had a dominating performance just yet

So I say no game is a gimme

It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.

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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16

by trueblue63 on Oct 5, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah Ware ran well

In mop up duty last year.

Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin.

by costanza! on Oct 5, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I dont sleep on any team in the NFL

Every team has a chance to win. Especially with the right scheme. I believe we have a better team than the seahawks and that should equate to a win… but, never ever sleep on them…

I remembered the most feared team in the league a couple years back was the 0-16 Lions… no one wanted to play them for fear of being the team that lost to them… Lions lost 6-8 games by 3 points or less, if I remember correctly. So much for walking over any team.

Giants are young, and injured... Most importantly they are winning.

by Skii31 on Oct 5, 2011 1:33 PM EDT reply actions

I'm not going to get over-confident until after week 16 with these guys..

"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."

by Bobbiblue on Oct 5, 2011 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

I'm glad this game is at home

Not expecting any cakewalk. All the usual maxims apply: Win the turnover battle, avoid stupid penalties and giving up big plays, SUaMBP, pound the rock, etc.

I think we can win.

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by Simms-McConkey on Oct 5, 2011 2:18 PM EDT reply actions