November 20th, 2009 
Jeremy Fuchs 
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The Giants couldn’t be healthy for this long. Moments ago, the Giants announced that Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after a MRI revealed a bulging disc in his neck. Here’s what Pierce had to say:
“I’m shocked with what I heard from the doctors this afternoon..had no idea what happened a few weeks ago could keep me off the field.
No word on how long indefinitely means. His replacement was not announced, but I would suspect it to be Chase Blackburn. This is a huge blow to the Giants. Pierce is the leader of the defense, he makes all the calls on the field. Blackburn, or whoever it might be, has to step up.
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in terms of leadership — it is a huge blow. perhaps he can make calls from the press box above and help out that way though… wishful thinking.
but this is a chance for Goff and Sintim to really participate in this defense and give some youthful punch to a lacking LB crew that had lost a step, Pierce included.
Could be a blessing in disguise.
Could be disaster, we shall see which Sunday.
This just strengthens my argument to pick up Brandon Spikes with our first round pick.
I Agree! Our LB’s need some youth!
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