NY Giants' Surprise Player of the Year

by pataroons on Jun 25, 2011 5:35 AM EDT

A list of potential 'surprises' for the 2011 NY Giants:

Shawn Andrews
He is unlikely to be back. He most certainly won't be back at the salary he is due. And if he is back, it's doubtful he will be back and healthy for all 16 games.

So I guess 'back' is the key word here.

Travis Beckum
JR likes to draft potential. In the third round of the 2009 draft, he selected Travis Beckum. It was far fetched to expect a project like Beckum to come in and be a difference maker right away. However, it's 2011. This year, expectations won't be so far-fetched.

Matt Dodge

Without a doubt, my choice for surprise player of the year. If he punts the ball out of bounds when asked to, we will all be surprised.

Jonathan Goff
Played well last year, and largely justified Jerry Reese's seemingly odd LB drafting habits. If he can further elevate his game in his fourth season, we might get some respite from the tiring 'LBzzers' talk.

Clint Sintim

The 'LBzzeers' talk would be much less tiring if players like Clint Sintim stepped up and lived up to their expectations. He may or may not be healthy this year.

Dave Tollefson
A bit of a long shot, but don't forget about this guy. With all the hype surrounding the Giants' high profile DE's, it's easy to overlook Tollefson. Maybe for good reason? I guess we'll find out.

Mitch Petrus

This would be a huge surprise, as the Giants typically don't ask much out of their young players. the 2010 fifth round pick (who is a potential center) is only in his second year.

However, he seems like a bad ass. Who questions a bad ass? You best not answer that.

Linval Joseph
Someone is going to play DT for this team, and my gut tells me they're going to look good in the process. It's not a bad group to line up with, and this might be the 2nd rounders' chance to shine.

D.J. Ware
Will Jacobs be back? Will Bradshaw be back? Can DJ Ware be the next Derrick Ward? Can he amass 1,000 yards? Will he sign a exorbitant FA contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the year 2013? Anything is possible.

Eli Manning
Yes, I went there. Eli Manning?! OK, I admit, the main reason I put his name up here is to piss people off. The odd thing is: if Eli threw for 4,000+ yards, 30+ touchdowns, and led the Giants to a Superbowl victory, many fans would be surprised. Never-mind that he has done it all before.

Other names to consider:
Phillip Dillard, William Beatty, Mario Manningham, Kenny Phillips, Ramses Barden, Jason Pierre-Paul, Darius Reynaud (oh, you're still reading?)

[side note- I tried to limit this list as best I could, thereby leaving off certain names such as Keith Bulluck (old), Antrel Rolle (highly paid), Prince Amukamara (young). Please add names as you see fit.]

Poll

Who will be the Surprise player for the 2011 NY Giants?

Shawn Andrews

2 votes

Travis Beckum

16 votes

Matt Dodge

33 votes

Jonathan Goff

32 votes

Clint Sintim

25 votes

Dave Tollefson

2 votes

Mitch Petrus

27 votes

Linval Joseph

82 votes

Danny Ware

20 votes

Eli Manning

25 votes

Other

27 votes

291 votes | Poll has closed

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Adrian Tracy

If the giants don’t sign an OLB in free agency this year, expect this guy to turn some heads in training camp. He stood out last year during the Steelers game and has the body for the NFL.
But if I had to go with someone one your list it would probably be Goff. He’s only going to get better in coverage, he’ll turn into a complete MLB IMO.

by giantfan664 on Jun 25, 2011 8:38 AM EDT reply actions

Actually had every intention of adding Tracy

Brain fart- I couldn’t agree more though.

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by pataroons on Jun 25, 2011 12:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I think Da'rel might be.

With the possibility of Bradshaw leaving, in free agency, and the waring down of Brandon, I wouldn’t be surprised id Da’rel had a similar year to Bradshaw’s rookie year.

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by espnsucks on Jun 25, 2011 10:33 AM EDT reply actions

I voted for Linval but hope Scott has a big impact

Or Jerrnigan…or the Prince.

All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
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On second thought, let's not blame players or coaches, they are not responsible. The unsupportive fans are to blame.

by UnknownJintsFan on Jul 2, 2011 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions

threw my vote for Mitch Petrus

Nobody really expects much from him, but I remember him straight trucksticking some fools when he did play last season. I think, a year in, he’ll step in at key spots at LG and help anchor that spot.

Keep Jose Reyes, Trade Fred Wilpon

by BigBlueIntervention on Jun 25, 2011 10:37 AM EDT reply actions

+1

He’s the guy I would pick if we were to do a NFL Strongman Competition, like the World’s Strongest Man Competition (or whatever it’s called). I was pumped when we picked him up, now I just want to see him take the field and bruise some d-linemen/backers.

"Oh sir, the Giants of New York took on the Packers of Green Bay. And in the end, the Giants triumphed by kicking an oblong ball made of pigskin through a big "H". It was a most ripping victory."

by jcalafiore on Jun 27, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions

he set the bench record in the year he was drafted (until it was broken again this year)

so i couldnt blame you at all. the kids gonna be a mauler, just gotta get him on the field

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by nyg94 on Jun 27, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

really none of these players would surprise me if they do well

it would surprise me if the coaches used them more.

So…Travis Beckum. The Giants don’t like doing anything easy, and of course having SS12 out and a chain moving H-back ready made on the team is way too easy to figure that it might work.

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by Rorschach44 on Jun 25, 2011 10:55 AM EDT reply actions

That's a good point

I’ll do a 2011 surprise coaching decision. It’ll have ‘Coughlin Playing young players’, ‘gilbridre uses playmakers’, etc.

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by pataroons on Jun 25, 2011 12:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Linval will be a huge force vs the run

Also I will throw Prince’s name in the hat.

by Shaunthegiant on Jun 25, 2011 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

Jerrel Jernigan

With the uncertainty of SS12 he could see some real playing time. plus returns are all but his ,which could be reallllll fun to watch..

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by Troy O on Jun 26, 2011 11:23 AM EDT reply actions

He is going to drastically change our Return Game.....Cant wait to see JJ

Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!

by Blue Gates on Jul 3, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Prince A!

by Shaunthegiant on Jun 27, 2011 11:36 AM EDT reply actions

im gonna play that game, the IF game

IF rolle can stay out of the box as the 3rd/4th LB or whatever you wanna call it, he will be the surprise player. let him move into his natural position, let him ball hawk and get picks

"I like prime rib, and I'd love to win a Super Bowl" -Andy Reid

by nyg94 on Jun 27, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

CONTEST!!!

Having written the fanpost, I got to cast the first vote in the poll. First to guess who I voted for creates my next ‘sig’ (is that what they’re called?)
HINT: he would prefer to play Final Fantasy X as Yuna than to watch Full House episodes featuring Kimmy Gibbler.

this is what it sounds like when the birds cry

by pataroons on Jun 28, 2011 1:32 AM EDT reply actions

Full House references???

Boy this lockout is tough!

I’ll say you picked Sintim

Just get it done already...

by tommy d. on Jun 28, 2011 4:46 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm thinking Jonathon Goff

Keep Jose Reyes, Trade Fred Wilpon

by BigBlueIntervention on Jun 28, 2011 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm guessing Beatty, so...other?

"Oh sir, the Giants of New York took on the Packers of Green Bay. And in the end, the Giants triumphed by kicking an oblong ball made of pigskin through a big "H". It was a most ripping victory."

by jcalafiore on Jun 28, 2011 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions

haha all good guesses

but no….
He’ll take Yuna over Gibbler.
BTW what was Kimmy Gibbler’s real-life name???

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by pataroons on Jun 29, 2011 3:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Her last name is Barber, so...

Eli? He certainly doesn’t want anything to do with a Barber ever again.

"Oh sir, the Giants of New York took on the Packers of Green Bay. And in the end, the Giants triumphed by kicking an oblong ball made of pigskin through a big "H". It was a most ripping victory."

by jcalafiore on Jun 29, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions

sig is yours my friend

Yuna (I actually have no idea who that is nor have I ever played Final Fantasy)- the voice is by an actress named Burress. Kimmy Gibler is Barber.
So, yes I think Eli will be the surprise player for the Giants. I think he’ll be a top 5 QB.

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by pataroons on Jun 29, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

haha, awesome

I wiki’d Yuna, too, but I failed to realize the Burress part. I’ll have to put on my thinking cap for your sig…

"Oh sir, the Giants of New York took on the Packers of Green Bay. And in the end, the Giants triumphed by kicking an oblong ball made of pigskin through a big "H". It was a most ripping victory."

by jcalafiore on Jun 30, 2011 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Congrats jcal

Have fun with it. :-)

Just get it done already...

by tommy d. on Jun 30, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions

ha, thanks

I’m going to get some good (drunken) ideas with my buddies this weekend.

"Oh sir, the Giants of New York took on the Packers of Green Bay. And in the end, the Giants triumphed by kicking an oblong ball made of pigskin through a big "H". It was a most ripping victory."

by jcalafiore on Jul 1, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

haha that's what I'm talking about

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by pataroons on Jul 3, 2011 4:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Im going with Beatty

It’s his year to start at LT and become a fixture there. We don’t need any more questions at that position this year

by #56 4life on Jun 28, 2011 12:12 PM EDT reply actions

Watch out for Linval and The Prince..I'm tellin' you now!

And KP21 should get into Top 5 S in the league talk if he returns to normal..WR better duck or ask to run on the sideline all game!

by Shaunthegiant on Jun 28, 2011 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

IF healthy it would have to be Clint SIntim

He would have to be the “Surprise” player of the year because to be honest the average Giants fan has given up on him for some unknown reason.

I voted for Goff and I like all of the suggestions you guys are picking especially Linval and Mitch, as well as Price but honestly ask your self, would those guys be truly be a surprise?? i think it’s more of an expectation or fore gone conclusion that those guys will all excel with playing time. No one besides me has that faith in Sintim so he would have to be the “Surprise player”…..those other guys would be “Standout Players” but not really a surprise to me.

Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!

by Blue Gates on Jul 3, 2011 1:01 PM EDT reply actions

that's a good point

The Giants drafted Sintim (presumably) with the idea that he would take a few years to convert and develop. Unfortunately the patience level of many fans is considerably shorter than the reasonable timeline that the GM and staff might have in mind.

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by pataroons on Jul 3, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions

it'd be one thing

if he had shown anything at all to back your thoughts that he could excell at this level.

But he hasn’t. Not in camp, not on the field Last year at this time all we heard about was how this guy was gonna step up and be the LB they need. Then nothing, in fact he was so poor atthe position that we had to buy old man Bulluck to fill the spot. Not only could he not crack the starting lineup, when he was offered no competition for the role, but they actually had to find some unemployed dude to come in and take his spot.

Usually by now a guy that has been given the chance at this level, that will become something, would have shown us some flashes, or clues at least, that he could understand and play this game well enough to be considered a threat.

I hope your right, and I would certainly be suprised if you were, but I have just about no hope that this guy will do anything for us.

Of course that is if there is a season.

by Flynner on Jul 4, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions

It would be another thing

If he had shown anything to back your thoughts or the average Giants fan’s thoughts. I broke down why his learning curve has been slowed, i also asked a million times do you think he couldnt have given us what Bulluck did last year?. He was very good on special teams just like Goff was in previous years. He is coming up just like Goff but having to learn alot more. Yes he needs to step up but it was more politics in my estimation than it was him not actually performing. Watch his limited snaps and tell do you honestly see a bad LB?

I understand Giants players want results quick and that’s fair but let’s not forget players like Corey Webster who took a while to develop, Clint will be just fine, injury is the only reason he wouldn’t excel this year but i think even coming off of knee surgery we will see a good portion of what he can do when he finally get’s the playing time.

Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!

by Blue Gates on Jul 4, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't know if any of the rookies

can be considered for this question, but it’d be nice to think that Austin could live up to thier assesment of him as one of the top 10 defenders in the draft.

I don’t know what kind of playing time he’ll get considering the guys in front of him (one proven one vet-and we all know how TC works when it comes to vets v rookies- and an unproven in Joseph who has a year in the system at least.) But if he gets the chance I could see this guy having a real chip on his shoulder and busting his ass to prove he should’ve gone in the 1st.

My pick was Tracy, I think he’s got the best shot outta the LB’s to get on the field regularly and turn some heads when he gets there.

and although i wouldn’t see it as a suprise at all, I think Beatty is the starting LT this year.

Of course that is if there is a season.

by Flynner on Jul 4, 2011 11:28 AM EDT reply actions