Posts Tagged ‘Andre Brown’

Ranking the Giants: Running Backs

Yesterday, we ranked the quarterbacks. Today, it’s the running backs.  Big things were expected from the Giants running game. Brandon Jacobs had 1,000+ yards rushing. Ahmad Bradshaw seemed more than capable of filling Derrick Ward’s shoes (and he was). Danny (or DJ) Ware showed some potential in preseason. And Andre Brown looking promising in training [...]

Andre Brown’s Injury Opens The Door For Allen Patrick:

From the Star Ledger: Over the first two weeks of training camp, coach Tom Coughlin had been impressed by rookie running back Andre Brown’s speed, size and versatility. On Friday night, when Brown ruptured his Achilles’ tendon late in practice, Coughlin couldn’t believe his possibilities for the season had already been erased. “The sad thing [...]

Andre Brown Out for Season

Rookie running back Andre Brown ruptured his achilles, and will get operated on next week. Apparently, he was going up for a pass, and landed wrong on his foot. Brown was a 4th round pick of the Giants in this year’s draft. Tough break. This means that Danny Ware will get the 3rd running back [...]

Brown’s Official Contract Numbers:

From the Star Ledger: $2.18 million total value $430,000 signing bonus, which is slightly less than the previously reported figure of $433,000 2012 escalators from $565,000 to either $1.158 million or $2.696 million, depending on level of incentives hit Up to $175,000 in not-likely-to-be-earned (NLTBE) bonuses in 2009 (Too numerous to bother listing here) Up [...]

Giants Officially Sign Andre Brown

The Giants announced the signing today of 4th round pick Andre Brown to a 4 year contract. Rookie free agent center Alex Derenthal was released to make room.

Giants Sign Brown to Deal

The Giants signed 4th round pick Andre Brown to a four year deal, according to the Daily News. The Daily News says his contract is worth 2.5 million, but could increase if he reaches certain incentives. Brown is the 5th draft pick to sign. The Giants have yet to sign Hakeem Nicks, Clint Sintim, Will [...]

Position Breakdown: Running Backs

In our next edition of Position Breakdown, we breakdown the running backs and fullbacks. A lot of people think this is a major strength for this team, and I would have to agree. Brandon Jacobs: I truly believe this is the year Jacobs becomes a Pro Bowler. After all, it’s long overdue. Two straight years [...]