Archive for June, 2011
June 15th, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Manning Says Burress Comeback to G-Men Not Up to Him
The Giants released veteran wide receiver Plaxico Burress more than two years ago, before it became clear he would be locked up before he would get a chance to compete on the gridiron again. The Giants moved one, and while some like running back Brandon Jacobs have spoken up on his behalf, others apparently aren’t [...]
Comments OffThoughts And Musings
Happy Monday. Let’s muse. -Lots of rumors about a deal for the lockout coming soon. Won’t believe it till I see it. Still, it’s encouraging to see that stuff floating around. -Hope you enjoyed our Ranking The Giants series. I think it sparked some good debate on the site. -I didn’t rank the rookies, because [...]
Comments OffRanking The Giants: 4-1
This is our last post in our battle to rank the Giants. It’s been fun. 65-45 is here. 44-40 is here. 39-35 is here. 34-30 is here. 29-25 is here. 24-20 is here. 19-15 is here. 14-10 is here. 9-5 is here 4. Eli Manning, QB He’s a top 10 QB, has a Super Bowl ring. He is subject to constant criticism, mostly [...]
Ranking The Giants: 9-5
We continue our quest to Rank the Giants. 65-45 is here. 44-40 is here. 39-35 is here. 34-30 is here. 29-25 is here. 24-20 is here. 19-15 is here. 14-10 is here 9. Barry Cofield, DT Underrated, but very good. Cofield allows the pass rushers to do their thing, because he holds down the fort in run support. 8. Corey Webster, CB [...]
Ranking The Giants: 14-10
We continue our quest to Rank the Giants. 65-45 is here. 44-40 is here. 39-35 is here. 34-30 is here. 29-25 is here. 24-20 is here. 19-15 is here 14. Brandon Jacobs, RB He’s not the player he was, but Jacobs still is a good number 2 back who can pound it in between the tackles. 13. Mathias Kiwanuka, DE/OLB [...]
Comments OffRanking The Giants: 19-15
We continue to rank the Giants. 65-45 is here. 44-40 is here. 39-35 is here. 34-30 is here. 29-25 is here. 24-20 is here 19. Steve Smith, WR Has also battled injuries, but is the prototypical slot receiver. 18. Kenny Phillips, S Injuries have hurt him, but if he can stay healthy, has the potential to be the next [...]
Comments OffGiants Workout Draws 39 Players
Apparently “Camp Eli Manning” was just a precursor to the big thing. If you call this a big thing. The Giants players gathered at Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, N.J. and will continue to working out tomorrow morning. The players were under strict orders, though, (we think Eli Manning and or Shaun O’Hara gave [...]
Reese on Jacobs: He’ll be back next season
Giants GM Jerry Reese left little doubt regarding Brandon Jacobs future with the team. According to Reese, when responding to Jacobs talking on SIRUS about his contract, Plaxico and other matters, Resse said: “We do expect Brandon to be part of the football team this fall. He is under contract. Brandon does talk a lot [...]
Ranking The Giants: 24-20
We continue to rank the Giants. 65-45 is here. 44-40 is here. 39-35 is here. 34-30 is here. And 29-25 is here. 24. Deon Grant, S Huge surprise last year. Stabilized a young secondary and excelled playing a hybrid LB/S role 23. Kevin Boss, TE Some think he’s underrated. Some think he’s overrated. Either way, Boss is a solid tight [...]
