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New York Giants News and Notes: 8 Days Beyond Edition

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 20:  (L-R) Mario Manningham #82 and Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants celebrate after Cruz scored a 24-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on November 20, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Good morning fellow Giants fans. I come to you a few days removed from back surgery--still in pain, still a bit, you know, fuzzy--but basking in the afterglow of another Giants' Super Bowl win like the rest of you. You all will appreciate this....the day of my surgery was the day of the parade, and to my pleasant surprise, my recovery room had the NFL Network so I was able to watch some of the festivities on TV. My wife asked me on Sunday how much of that I remember, and frankly I don't recall much. But I know I awoke from my anesthesia slumber and was happy when it hit me again that we won it all, and that I'd be able to spend most of the week watching highlights, analysis and shows like Sound FX that focused on Super Bowl 46. But hey, I missed you guys, so here I am...let's see if there is anything on the Big Blue Web this morning.....

First of all, did any of you catch Mario Manningham and Victor Cruz at the Grammys last night? They presented the award for Best Rock Song, won by Foo Fighters. Wow, these guys have been everywhere this past week, and it sure has been cool to see that.

Tight end could be offseason concern for Giants - NFL - CBSSports.com News, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Fantasy Advice
Despite having won their fourth Super Bowl and becoming the first team in league history to win at least one Lombardi Trophy in each of the last four decades, the Giants' offense, powered by franchise record-setting quarterback Eli Manning, is likely going to be tweaked for next year. The biggest and most unexpected position that will need to be addressed is the tight end spot, this thanks to the torn ACL injuries suffered by starter Jake Ballard, an exclusive rights free agent who's expected to be retained, and backup Travis Beckum in Super Bowl XLVI.

Tony Romo shoots lower round than partner Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach | Dallas Cowboys News - Sports News for Dallas, Texas - SportsDayDFW
The jokes can kind of write themselves here, but I'll let you guys come up with a few in the comments section, and maybe we'll do an informal poll to pick the best one.

Part 1 -- 10 questions New York Giants must answer this offseason - ESPN New York
The New York Giants seemed to answer every question that doubters and critics had with their stirring run to the Super Bowl. There should be no doubt about Tom Coughlin's future after winning his second Super Bowl. Same thing goes for Eli Manning and his rank among the elite after winning his second Super Bowl MVP award. Leadership? Justin Tuck, Manning, Zak DeOssie and a host of others like Antrel Rolle and Deon Grant laid that issue to rest. Linebackers and special teams? Both units were good enough to win a Super Bowl. So now, a different set of questions arises for the Giants -- the questions that a world champion faces when going into an offseason looking to defend its title. Here are the first five issues the Giants will have to answer, in no particular order....

Star-divide

Giants Get Custom License Plate, but Some Aren’t Cheering - NYTimes.com
Less than 24 hours after the Giants won the Super Bowl, the State of New York announced the release of a commemorative license plate to honor the team’s championship. And fans cheered. But the decision to sell that plate has angered groups that have been trying for years to get the state to create customized plates for them.

Eavesdropping on the Super Bowl Sidelines - NYTimes.com
What was Patriots Coach Bill Belichick’s strategy when the Giants tried to mount a late fourth-quarter rally in the Super Bowl? "Make them go to Manningham" — five words that will haunt Patriots fans and delight Giants fans for years to come. The sideline instruction to his defense, which turned painfully prophetic, was captured by an NFL Network show that wired several players, coaches and officials in Sunday’s game. Crouched on the sideline in front of the players, Belichick emphasized that they had to focus on Giants receivers Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz.

Maybe when Manningham gets his payday courtesy of one of the great plays in Super Bowl history, he should send Belichick a thank you note.

Terrell Owens: Now that I'm not here, 'I don't know what Skip Bayless can say' is wrong with Cowboys | Dallas Cowboys News - Sports News for Dallas, Texas - SportsDayDFW
I'm not going to go there. When I was here, Skip Bayless wasn't an advocate for me and what I was doing in Dallas. We were winning but we weren't getting to the NFC Championship Game and stuff like that. I was the problem. Now that I'm not here and I've been gone, I don't know what Skip can say now as to what the problem is. I have no answers for how they can get back to the glory days. It's not rocket science. They have great players on both sides of the ball but things are just not happening for them.

Boy, the Dallas media seems to be an endless source of entertainment, huh?

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get well soon mike

but i wonder what bradshaw has to say about romo’s golf game…

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

"11 guys playing as 1 are HARD to beat" -Justin Tuck

by nyg94 on Feb 13, 2012 7:08 AM EST reply actions  

Ditto, get well soon Mike.

and lol @ Romo, two time loser in two sports.

This is not the 2007 team.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.

by BB1156 on Feb 13, 2012 8:02 AM EST up reply actions  

A HA HA HA!!!!

Ernie Accorsi to Wellington Mara upon drafting Eli Manning, "This kid id going to win you a championship, and he's going to win you more than one."
Ernie is the Man(ning)

by tommy d. on Feb 13, 2012 7:51 AM EST up reply actions  

ROFL

My Wife is a Patriot's fan...
"Giants rely on fumbles and stripping the ball. If the pats secure the ball, then the pats win, but if they fumble or let the ball get striped than the giants win. every game the giants play they always benefit from the other teams bonehead mistakes (fumbled or striped) not from thier skills. The giants are a dirty team, I can’t think of any othe team as dirty as the giants. They try to strip the ball as hard as they can because they know they can’t win a fair game." by EaglesNeedD on Jan 23, 2012 2:01 AM EST

by Giantssincesix on Feb 13, 2012 8:16 AM EST up reply actions  

Absolutely

I have joke envy.

All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
TQ, DD and KMac Must Go!
TC, PF, KG, will stay but should go for the long term good.
It is equally worthless when people are always optimistic or always pessimistic. Either way I take their opinion with a pound of salt because I know they only have one setting. I post my own thoughts, not what either side wants to read.

by UnknownJintsFan on Feb 13, 2012 8:30 AM EST up reply actions  

LOL

First round knock out, yes. :-)

Ernie Accorsi to Wellington Mara upon drafting Eli Manning, "This kid id going to win you a championship, and he's going to win you more than one."
Ernie is the Man(ning)

by tommy d. on Feb 13, 2012 9:38 AM EST up reply actions  

Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

"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 Feb 13, 2012 8:36 AM EST up reply actions  

Hahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!

Niceeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by costanza! on Feb 13, 2012 9:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Ha

I’m “clutch”!!

Ochocinco could have saved a ton of money if he didn't buy his team mates "Beats by Dre" because they all ended up getting "Beat by Giants"...FOR FREE!!

by nywins46 on Feb 13, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Winner

New York Giants 2011 Super Bowl Champions = FACT
The NFL will now FEAR THE LOWERCASE ny

by The Always Well Dressed... on Feb 13, 2012 11:11 AM EST up reply actions  

Well played, sir

The Possimpible - Where the possible and impossible meet - Barney Stinson
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by DavidE on Feb 13, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Good to see Phil win

Just saying…

Ricky Williams retired....Cue up Bob Marley,
"Excuse me while I light my spliff"...

by Great Gatsby on Feb 13, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Looked great

Ochocinco could have saved a ton of money if he didn't buy his team mates "Beats by Dre" because they all ended up getting "Beat by Giants"...FOR FREE!!

by nywins46 on Feb 13, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Wanted to pick up my clubs...

Of course, I don’t have Phil’s short game, would love to, ha!

Ricky Williams retired....Cue up Bob Marley,
"Excuse me while I light my spliff"...

by Great Gatsby on Feb 13, 2012 12:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey Mike

What is the reaction from Pack fans up there?

Ricky Williams retired....Cue up Bob Marley,
"Excuse me while I light my spliff"...

by Great Gatsby on Feb 13, 2012 7:36 AM EST reply actions  

Are you Mike?

I was asking him,cuz he lives up there just saying…

Ricky Williams retired....Cue up Bob Marley,
"Excuse me while I light my spliff"...

by Great Gatsby on Feb 13, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Tiger spent the previous week in Cabo instead of practicing

You PLAY to WIN the GAME.
Dear Tebow, please let the Giants beat the Patriots.

by Simms-McConkey on Feb 13, 2012 7:54 AM EST reply actions  

LMAO

This is not the 2007 team.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.

by BB1156 on Feb 13, 2012 8:03 AM EST up reply actions  

Good luck on your road to recovery, Mike.

Steve Smith coming back? In my perfect world Ramses Barden, JJ12, and Devin Thomas are developing into viable threats that make this a non-inssue. I don’t know what to make of Hixon as he will be one year removed from his second torn ACL this summer.

If Rio leaves for more money, I think we can add WR to the list of off season needs though I would like to see Barden step up and take the job of #3.

Ernie Accorsi to Wellington Mara upon drafting Eli Manning, "This kid id going to win you a championship, and he's going to win you more than one."
Ernie is the Man(ning)

by tommy d. on Feb 13, 2012 7:57 AM EST reply actions  

I have been on the Devin Thomas train since we picked him up from Washington

I like this kid and he has matured and become a better football player in our organization. He said as much earlier in the season. Between JJ12,Thomas, Barden Who Knows if Hixon comes back with 2 blown knees in 2 years but we will see on that one. I feel we are fine at WR. Now Tight end is a different story.

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

by costanza! on Feb 13, 2012 9:08 AM EST up reply actions  

I remember you having high hopes for Thomas.

He must be feeling really good about himself after this past season, especially with his major contributions during the SB run. Great springboard of positivity and confidence for this first round talent to do everything in his power this off season to prepare himself to battle for a larger role.

I guess I’m just curious to see who ends up being the #3 if Rio bolts.

TE will be a subject of much debate around here

Ernie Accorsi to Wellington Mara upon drafting Eli Manning, "This kid id going to win you a championship, and he's going to win you more than one."
Ernie is the Man(ning)

by tommy d. on Feb 13, 2012 9:13 AM EST up reply actions  

LOL!! we will be talking about tight ends

To nauseous proportions around here.

Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin. NY Football Giants 2012 Super FN Bowl Champions!!!!!!

by costanza! on Feb 13, 2012 9:24 AM EST up reply actions  

Noted.

This is not the 2007 team.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.

by BB1156 on Feb 13, 2012 5:37 PM EST up reply actions  

i'd be okay with signing smith to a vet min

with incentives for a 1 year deal if we can’t resign MM.

by jhMLB on Feb 13, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions  

That's what I have been

talking about…The gut hasn’t lost that football IQ, just because he was hurting last year.
And no it won’t screw up Cruz. could play either in the slot, either on the outside.

Ricky Williams retired....Cue up Bob Marley,
"Excuse me while I light my spliff"...

by Great Gatsby on Feb 13, 2012 2:44 PM EST up reply actions  

As in *guy

Ricky Williams retired....Cue up Bob Marley,
"Excuse me while I light my spliff"...

by Great Gatsby on Feb 13, 2012 2:44 PM EST up reply actions  

from the "5 things" article
the Giants can’t put a price on Grant’s savvy veteran leadership.

hmmm… we’ve got Kenny Phillips and Antrel Rolle locked up, and should have three strong corners next year in Webster, Amook, and Thomas or Ross …

barring injury, I’d let Grant walk if he wants considerable cash. For sure, with his slow feet, I wouldn’t give him more than a year or two. Then again, I don’t understand the ins and outs of the whole 3-safety thing… he is good in run support.

You PLAY to WIN the GAME.
Dear Tebow, please let the Giants beat the Patriots.

by Simms-McConkey on Feb 13, 2012 8:06 AM EST reply actions  

Despite his slow-assness

I agree with Om, that his smarts and leadership were very valuable the past two years.

As it often is the case, it depends on who is coming up behind him, and how much Grant will cost. Chad Jones as the wild card in this equation?

Ernie Accorsi to Wellington Mara upon drafting Eli Manning, "This kid id going to win you a championship, and he's going to win you more than one."
Ernie is the Man(ning)

by tommy d. on Feb 13, 2012 8:10 AM EST up reply actions  

Sash?

is he the replacement?
Honestly, Grant is fairly low on my list of priorities

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Feb 13, 2012 8:46 AM EST up reply actions  

Lets assume that CB is cleaned up by Prince improving and Thomas/Tryon getting healthy

So Rolle will step into Grant’s spot which is a big upgrade, Sash is the backup to Rolle, and Grant could compete for the 4th spot (at vets minimum, which I think he’d take).

I’m with Tommy, Chad is the wild card, I’d rather see him pushing Grant out, it would mean getting younger and faster. I wouldn’t count out a draft pick either.

They also need to re-work Rolle’s contract. 9M per is crazy and handcuffing the team in free agency. No way he gets that number if he’s cut, he wants to stay, I can’t imagine they want him to leave now.

Eli is our King!

by trueblue63 on Feb 13, 2012 8:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Reworking Rolle's deal

THAT would be a Godsend. And it remains to be seen how healthy TT and Tryon will be this summer going into the season, assuming they are both here. We all know what that first year back from these ACL’s can look like.

Amook falling to us is starting to look like another Godsend.

Ernie Accorsi to Wellington Mara upon drafting Eli Manning, "This kid id going to win you a championship, and he's going to win you more than one."
Ernie is the Man(ning)

by tommy d. on Feb 13, 2012 9:18 AM EST up reply actions  

Hell to the yes

The Prince was a great pick and we are lucky he fell to us. In Reese I trust.

Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin. NY Football Giants 2012 Super FN Bowl Champions!!!!!!

by costanza! on Feb 13, 2012 9:19 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah

I think Prince will be pushing for a starter spot by the end of camp or somewhere in the early part of the season. I’m not counting on TT, as much as I love him. Two major injuries to the same ligament does not have a great odds of complete recovery.
I think Sash will be pushing for considerable playing time with a full camp under his belt too. But if Grant isn’t signed, expect a safety or two via FA and/or the draft to be added to the depth. We found out a couple of seasons ago what happens to NFL teams that get caught putting leftovers on the field in the defensive backfield in this passing age. And it ain’t pretty.

Go Giants!

by ronjohnson on Feb 13, 2012 9:27 AM EST up reply actions  

Not pretty at all

Ernie Accorsi to Wellington Mara upon drafting Eli Manning, "This kid id going to win you a championship, and he's going to win you more than one."
Ernie is the Man(ning)

by tommy d. on Feb 13, 2012 9:31 AM EST up reply actions  

I think

they will work to resign both Ross and TT.. Move TT to Grants spot and have Ross play at Corner. That means we cut Grant as well.. Sad, but I am happy he got what has elluded him for 15 some-odd years.

Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.

by Skii31 on Feb 13, 2012 11:10 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm confused

TT is a great slot CB, why not play him there and move Rolle back to up Safety, where he can do what he does best?

They still might want Ross If they think Amukamara isn’t ready. But given cap constraints, it seems like Ross will get a better deal elsewhere. Rather keep him, but I don’t see how we can pay him unless the market drops out on him.

Eli is our King!

by trueblue63 on Feb 13, 2012 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

He's looked as capable as Grant

but he’s 20 something and he should look a lot better. Maybe with a full offseason he’ll look better but he ain’t replacing squat just yet. I’m a fan of the younger talent but I am not a fan of Sash.

Hell I’d like to see what Jones can do.

by The Cole Train on Feb 13, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions  

Sash was outstanding on specials

But he was lost in coverage, they will try to get Rolle back to safety and have Thomas or Tryon take over in the slot.

Eli is our King!

by trueblue63 on Feb 13, 2012 9:09 AM EST up reply actions  

I trully think

A big part of Sash bein slow is that hes bulked up alot. The kid was nowhere near that size at Iowa but he was pretty quick. He was a hard hitter for iowa and i think he tried to get bigger so he could do it at the next level. So i say give him a chance to learn to coverages and get used to the bigger him and he could be a beast and a steal. Plus id love to see the kid do amazing things like he did at Iowa.

we will never win the superblow!!!!!
TMFS!!!!!
Black Heart, Gold Pants, Cant Lose!!!!

by gianthawk34 on Feb 13, 2012 9:17 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I would like to see Sash play more

before I come to an opinion of him..

Remember in our limited offseason, it was both Sash and Paysinger that impressed coaches enough to practice with the first team.

Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.

by Skii31 on Feb 13, 2012 11:11 AM EST up reply actions  

Low on a list of priorities for JR? Probably.

High on a list of easy guys to resign if his expectations of $ are realistic. If that is what JR wants to do.

Ernie Accorsi to Wellington Mara upon drafting Eli Manning, "This kid id going to win you a championship, and he's going to win you more than one."
Ernie is the Man(ning)

by tommy d. on Feb 13, 2012 9:15 AM EST up reply actions  

I only say this based on the thought that we can do better

Than an aging, slow, safety, who was caught with his pants on the ground numerous times this season.

Grant is an adequate fill, in the 3 safety set, but I would like to see them get someone who offers a bit more than this guy. Sash is my first thought, just wanted to see what others see happening here.

You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!

by Flynner on Feb 13, 2012 9:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Every one likes to forget how many times Grant has been out of position

or blown coverages.

Yes, he has leadership but his slow footed and sometimes wrong headed decisions hurt us a number of times this year.

Right now, Sash is not the answer. Good ST, has to learn coverages and regain speed. Draft, trade, FA.

All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
TQ, DD and KMac Must Go!
TC, PF, KG, will stay but should go for the long term good.
It is equally worthless when people are always optimistic or always pessimistic. Either way I take their opinion with a pound of salt because I know they only have one setting. I post my own thoughts, not what either side wants to read.

by UnknownJintsFan on Feb 13, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions  

TT

if he comes back healthy enough, and has 90% of his speed. I could see them putting him at Grants position.

Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.

by Skii31 on Feb 13, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions  

I don't think everyone forgets

about times when he has been out of position for whatever the reason may be. I think most guys recognize what he brings to the defense and the team and some focus more on the positives, some focus more on the negatives.

I happen to focus on the positives. But like just about any fan, I’m always willing to upgrade when possible. I don;t rot for Deon Grant, I root for the Super Bowl Champion Giants. :-)

Ernie Accorsi to Wellington Mara upon drafting Eli Manning, "This kid id going to win you a championship, and he's going to win you more than one."
Ernie is the Man(ning)

by tommy d. on Feb 14, 2012 8:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Need some of his $$$

With 24 free agents, he is not needed.

Ricky Williams retired....Cue up Bob Marley,
"Excuse me while I light my spliff"...

by Great Gatsby on Feb 13, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions  

On TE article

We needed a TE with or without Ballard, now it’s just more pronounced. I’m far more concerned with RT. Just like we had to stick with Kareem after 2010, you have to move on after this season and it’s a key position for us. We have Brewer and Diehl, not exactly compelling. Guys like Brewer often get ready in one year of practicing, but thats not a guarantee. And if Diehl gets worse, we’re scrounging the scrap heap.

At TE it’s one thing, but at RT not good.

Eli is our King!

by trueblue63 on Feb 13, 2012 8:19 AM EST reply actions  

Very accurate

Otherwise Eli will be ground meat.

All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
TQ, DD and KMac Must Go!
TC, PF, KG, will stay but should go for the long term good.
It is equally worthless when people are always optimistic or always pessimistic. Either way I take their opinion with a pound of salt because I know they only have one setting. I post my own thoughts, not what either side wants to read.

by UnknownJintsFan on Feb 13, 2012 8:32 AM EST up reply actions  

And...

Good to have you back, hope you get well soon.

by Bavaro 89 on Feb 13, 2012 8:45 AM EST up reply actions  

Plus the running game

No matter what the pundits say, this is a power football team, in some ways we’re amazingly simple.

Eli is our King!

by trueblue63 on Feb 13, 2012 8:48 AM EST up reply actions  

Brewer by all reports

needed a couple years to even be ready to get a shot at the NFL. He’s got the body and that’s all the positives in his play. He didn’t even have an offseason to practice. Brewer is a benchwarmer for 2012. Maybe a replacement second half of the year.

by The Cole Train on Feb 13, 2012 9:04 AM EST up reply actions  

I agree with this

We will see alot of Brewer in the preseason but I Don’t believe we pencil him in as the starter this year.

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

by costanza! on Feb 13, 2012 9:12 AM EST up reply actions  

Not just RT

But also LG. I think we’re looking at needing TWO starters for the OL in 2012. That’s a pretty big deal for a team that just won the Superbowl. (And frankly, I’m pretty excited that they’ll be able to upgrade the OL, even by just putting in a couple of average guys at those spots, because McKenzie and Deihl were BAD in 2011. Love them, and thank them as a fan, but when I have my GM hat on, they were bad and should be replaced.)

by JTMacc on Feb 13, 2012 11:12 AM EST up reply actions  

I think a year under Flaherty

Brewer and Petrus will be more than servicable. They might down right be nasty.

I agree, First was Beatty for Deihl, then Petrus/Deihl for Suebert (spelling??), then Baas for O’Hara, then Brewer for McK.. Next up RG time for Snee. Nice to know, we are not desparate for players.

Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.

by Skii31 on Feb 13, 2012 11:16 AM EST up reply actions  

i agree OL is a big concern

but i read somewhere that Diehl had to deal with a broken hand? he might be a lot better next season. i feel good with our OL with boothe and petrus stepping up.

it’s close, OL and TE, and an explosive RB are the 3 things that top my wish list in the draft/FA.

by jhMLB on Feb 13, 2012 1:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Hope you get well soon Mikey....

And thanks for all the great articles you write..Very much appreciate your hard work in bringing us fellow fans a lot of news and notes…

"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 Feb 13, 2012 8:38 AM EST reply actions  

Tiger Woods gets whipped by Romo....

The twin choke artists…meet head to head…This time Romo had more flooseys in his Hareem then Woods has..I’m sure Jerry is proud of him..

"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 Feb 13, 2012 8:46 AM EST reply actions  

Well Terrell thats simple

Secondary is terrible, no real talent outside of the guys brought in when Parcells was there, with the exception of dez Bryant and possibly Tyron Smith( God I love Jerry Jones) and speaking of……Jerry Jones

"Tom Coughlins hugging Flava Flav, What in the world is happening here!"
-Rich Eisen

by sejo28 on Feb 13, 2012 9:12 AM EST reply actions  

Oh and Sean Lee is pretty good too

"Tom Coughlins hugging Flava Flav, What in the world is happening here!"
-Rich Eisen

by sejo28 on Feb 13, 2012 9:13 AM EST up reply actions  

Interesting...

did any of you catch Mario
Manningham and Victor Cruz at the
Grammys last

it seems that Cruz and Manningham are moving up in the world.

If you want to argue that Manning is a) not a great quarterback or b) not the best quarterback in franchise history your credibility is automatically shot.

by LoNJDTechnology on Feb 13, 2012 10:03 AM EST reply actions  

saw Grammy photos of cruz

on his Facebook page,and I must say, and while I wish him years of success as one of the great giant wrs…that salsa gets old fast when its not in a giants uniform.

by Nick Dapito on Feb 13, 2012 11:02 AM EST via Android app reply actions  

yes...when she asked him to do it I had to sigh...

Keep it on the field….don’t wear it out.

Ochocinco could have saved a ton of money if he didn't buy his team mates "Beats by Dre" because they all ended up getting "Beat by Giants"...FOR FREE!!

by nywins46 on Feb 13, 2012 12:07 PM EST up reply actions  

wow

New York Giants 2011 Super Bowl Champions = FACT
The NFL will now FEAR THE LOWERCASE ny

by The Always Well Dressed... on Feb 13, 2012 11:13 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

nice

Regardless of what happens, No playoffs, playoffs, no superblow, superblow.... The 2011/2012 is one of my favorite Giants Teams of all time.

by Skii31 on Feb 13, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions  

And they are well dressed as well

The Possimpible - Where the possible and impossible meet - Barney Stinson
Big Blue View - Supporting the Catalina Wine Mixer since 2011

by DavidE on Feb 13, 2012 11:35 AM EST up reply actions  

This

New York Giants 2011 Super Bowl Champions = FACT
The NFL will now FEAR THE LOWERCASE ny

by The Always Well Dressed... on Feb 13, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Mario's socks don't match!!!

Ochocinco could have saved a ton of money if he didn't buy his team mates "Beats by Dre" because they all ended up getting "Beat by Giants"...FOR FREE!!

by nywins46 on Feb 13, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Sock fail!!!!!

New York Giants 2011 Super Bowl Champions = FACT
The NFL will now FEAR THE LOWERCASE ny

by The Always Well Dressed... on Feb 13, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions  

sock fail...wow

ha

Ochocinco could have saved a ton of money if he didn't buy his team mates "Beats by Dre" because they all ended up getting "Beat by Giants"...FOR FREE!!

by nywins46 on Feb 13, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions  

awesome

Ochocinco could have saved a ton of money if he didn't buy his team mates "Beats by Dre" because they all ended up getting "Beat by Giants"...FOR FREE!!

by nywins46 on Feb 13, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Steve Smith

It would be smart to let Mario walk and bring Smith back. Smith would be cheaper. Smith can go back to the slot which would allow Cruz to play out wide where he prefers to play. Don’t forget Smith’s 107 catches in ’09.

by NotThatChrisRusso on Feb 13, 2012 12:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Or we get cheaper yet

and let Barden and JJ12 fight it out for the 3rd WR spot.

by SFloridaMetsFan on Feb 13, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Smith has a lot more upside than Barden and JJ.

by NotThatChrisRusso on Feb 13, 2012 3:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I'd pass on Steve Smith

If he doesn’t get a ton better than last year he won’t make the roster

Eli is our King!

by trueblue63 on Feb 13, 2012 3:49 PM EST up reply actions  

He started the season injured. Hopefully he can be a lot better this upcoming year and if he is we know what he can do with Eli. If he doesn’t improve then he doesn’t make the roster and no harm done.

by NotThatChrisRusso on Feb 13, 2012 6:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Cruz in the slot make him a match-up nightmare...

Ochocinco could have saved a ton of money if he didn't buy his team mates "Beats by Dre" because they all ended up getting "Beat by Giants"...FOR FREE!!

by nywins46 on Feb 13, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Just on Ross

http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/02/12/2011-tackling-the-cornerbacks/
8th best tackling corner last season according to PFF

Eli Manning is the opposite of Lebron James. If you ask Lebron for change for a dollar, he only gives you 75c because he doesnt have a fourth quarter. When Eli asks for change, he only takes one quarter because thats all he's gonna need.

"I gotta say guys, I'm on Cloud 10: it's like Cloud 9, only more ELIte"- Raptor22

by ChuckyofNorris on Feb 14, 2012 4:34 AM EST reply actions  

Very Good

This is not the 2007 team.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.

by BB1156 on Feb 14, 2012 7:43 AM EST up reply actions  

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