New York Giants News And Notes: Victor Cruz, Jake Ballard And More

There is only so much money to go around (stupid salary cap), so Cruz may have to wait another year until he gets his extension.

Besides, he works in NEW YORK for crying out loud, if his agents get cracking, they should be able to get him at least 2-3 times his salary for him in endorsement deals right now. He’ll be fine.

The thing that scares me about Cruz though is that most players in his shoes format an extraordinary level with they are trying to get a big contract. however was the big contract is obtained, then they tend to slack off. I say pay Cruz his due, I just hope that the dynamic I just touched on does not kick in afterwards.

no off season to really develop timing
they did it on the fly

Impressive for any WR/QB tandem

They probably will give him a small bump up contract ala Chris Johnson a couple of years ago to keep him satisfied and to see if he was a one hit wonder. If his numbers continue next year he will get truly paid when that contract runs out.

and yeah Jacobs was out of line, but then again I would expect nothing less from him.

But what exactly is her job again?

that guy worked hard for this team. I wish he would be here next year.

how hard it is laying on a beach in the Seychelles, drinking Evian, having my hair primped and primed and standing and rolling in sand.
You know where that sand gets?

I just watched some of the game again, especially the Patriots drive that ended with the the punt and then the Giants touchdown drive in the fourth quarter again.

The Patriots game plan was terrific. They stopped the Giants frequently throughout the game because when it got third down, taking away Cruz and Nicks was preventing the Giants from doing what they did so well in the 5 games coming into the Superbowl.

Not only did it work all game, but it was actually working during that final drive. The first catch was just a flat out great throw by Eli, and of the three wide receivers, you would always prefer for it to be Manningham under it rather than Cruz or Nicks. It’s not like Manningham was wide open on that play. If you are a coach, you put your team in a position to have the best odds to succeed, but sometimes, having the best odds doesn’t mean you will still win the matchup.

Only a play or two later, Eli through to Manningham again, who was in excellent position to pick up another 20 yards on the back shoulder throw, but instead, Manningham just kept running down the field. Collinsworth pointed out the mistake, and then the cameras showed a top notch replay of Eli making a serious stink-face in the direction of Manningham for whatever it was he did wrong.

He’s a very dangerous receiver, but unlike Cruz, who went from mistake prone to solid in a single season, Manningham has been around a long time to STILL not be on the same page as his quarterback.

Of course, shortly after that missed play, Eli hit him again for a big gain, because that is what the Patriots were leaving for the Giants to do.

Having said all that, I don’t think the Giants will give Manningham a competitive offer, given what he will probably get from somebody else. There are many quality wide receivers available in free agency this year, and I think they could replace him in a heartbeat if they wanted to do so.

If the HC position opens, I intend to wow them with my game plan of scoring one or more points then the opponent at the expiration of regulation….

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because some of the media are being used douche canisters to him about the issue.

I really feel for him, it’s getting to the point where some of them are belittling him, to the point where I’d knock them out cold if they were within arms reach. The way the media treats him is disgusting.

btw I watched an interview with Victor and the contract came up….yeah you were right, fidgeting and all lol

Exactly what I was thinking. The plates are a money-making venture, more like t-shirts or silicon bracelets than anything else. That guy has either made 9/11 plates his personal crusade or he’s an Eagles fan.

No models are slaves. No football players are slaves.

“Being a model sucks. Its not a fun job and you also are messing up your health and body in the process.”

cuz from what I seen, she’s, not very easy on the eyes…IMO

Plus, all Giants players should be very aware that their hero status is one knee injury away from getting them put on IR by the Eagles.

It isn’t like that scene in Mr. Deeds where the Jets QB bursts into the place yelling about his BS contract. He seems contrite and also says that his agents will take care of it…he’s just going to focus on football. He has the right attitude, so I think more of a big deal is being made of this than it ought.

Where even though he isn’t being paid big bucks, would still let his play on the field speak for him in terms of getting a contract.

Oh, and Rice BTW made only $600K last year.

However, I do think Cruz could’ve learned from what Ray said:

It’s exciting because I feel like I’ve done everything that I had to do to put myself in the situation that I don’t control, it’s in the next man’s hands. I pray about it, do everything that I can. When you put yourself in a good position, in a position where you can sit back and say whatever happens, you really don’t want to put a price on it.

Whatever they do, it’s going to be more than I’ve ever had. There was a reason why I never brought my contract situation into that locker room because I wanted to play the game for the love of the game and my teammates. I think we’ll get it done. There’s no doubt that I’ll be here next year.

And notice, Rice implies here that he’s due more money. Just never explicitly said so.

but, read the manner and watch how he did it.
He did not want to. He answered the question because he was asked. He was obviously raised to answer a question when asked.

If he OchoCinco’d it fine.
If he TO’d it fine.

He did not.

This will be a test. Test of his ability (one hit wonder?) and his character (diva?). If he produces, like he did this year, then he’s in for a bigger payday next year. He’ll even get more offers from other teams.

I think he’s gonna want Miles Austin money

id take that