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For the second year in a row, the New York Giants domino of free agency to fall.
We all remember the splash the Giants made a year ago, this year the move was signing wide receiver Brandon Marshall. The move immediately caused a stir around the NFL world.
Former Giants were among the first to weigh in, and the opinion has been almost universally favorable.
Love this signing by @Giants wonderful person, wonderful player! https://t.co/PLoTcnHgdM
— Osi Umenyiora (@OsiUmenyiora) March 8, 2017
@BMarshall Welcome to NY homie
— Justin Tuck (@JustinTuck) March 8, 2017
The Giants WR corps @OBJ_3 @BMarshall and @sterl_shep3 #Giants #NFL #FreeAgency
— David Diehl (@davediehl66) March 8, 2017
Good signing for the @Giants ... Allows Odell to move around the formation more, get some better matchups in the slot. https://t.co/pK126LM8JL
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) March 8, 2017
He isn’t a former Giant, but the GOAT likes the signing, and the possibilities.
What a combo @brandonmarshall vs @OBJ #shouldbeexciting !
— Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) March 8, 2017
Marshall’s teammate in 2015, Damon Harrison, is certainly happy to be reunited.
@BMarshall #Debo imma tuck mine in
— Damon Harrison (@BigDame900) March 8, 2017
(Note: According to my research, Harrison is saying that Marshall is a steal)
Reactions were positive around the NFL media community as well.
Love the move with @Giants agreeing to a deal with @BMarshall. Great red zone threat.
— Bob Papa (@BobPapa_NFL) March 8, 2017
But if you were feeling too good about the Marshall signing, here’s a couple reasons to temper your expectations:
The #Giants remade their defense last offseason and it worked. This is a huge acquisition. Legit Super Bowl team. #BrandonMarshall
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) March 8, 2017
If you didn't watch much #Jets last year (who cam blame you?) let me say: Brandon Marshall has plenty left. This is a difference maker. #NYG
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) March 8, 2017
“They’re a legitimate Super Bowl contender with the move.”
— First Take (@FirstTake) March 8, 2017
-@stephenasmith on @BMarshall joining the @Giants
Do you agree? pic.twitter.com/aFB70dpTV4
(Obviously there is some sarcasm in the last couple tweets... But can we really be happy about the same things that excite Greeny and Stephen A. Smith?)
What do you think of the signing?