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5 Potential Players the Giants Should Consider Drafting in The First Three Rounds
Published: January 7, 2010
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If there is one thing the New York Giants have done exceptionally well over the last few years, it’s been the draft. Since 2002, Ernie Accorsi, and now Jerry Reese, have drafted several players who have contributed right away and have been impact players in the NFL (Jeremy Shockey, Osi Umenyiora, Philip Rivers, Chris Snee, Corey Webster, Justin Tuck, Brandon Jacobs, Steve Smith, Kenny Phillips and Hakeem Nicks.) The Giants have a pick in each round, that’s seven picks. Any follower can expect the Giants to do some serious damage with those picks. Here are my thoughts on five potential picks that New York may make with the 15th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. (Subject to change after NFL Combine).
5 Potential Free Agents The Giants Should Consider
Published: January 4, 2010
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The New York Giants are a team built for success now and in the near future.
Injuries hurt them this year, but they aren’t as bad as their collapse perceives them to be. New York is a few pick ups away from being at the top of the NFC East again. Here are five potential free agent pick ups that could help next year.
New York Giants All-Decade Team
Published: January 2, 2010
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The New York Giant franchise saw a lot of ups and down between 2000 and 2009. The Giants compiled a record of 80 – 64, excluding this year. They started off the decade with an embarrassing loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl 35. New York had losing seasons in 3 out of its next 4 years before turning it around. That included a win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 42. Here is my take on who were the best players at each position for the Giants over the past 10 years.
Osi Umenyiora Out? Giants Defensive End May Be Moving On
Published: December 30, 2009
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After the Giants’ loss to the Carolina Panthers in the final game at Giants Stadium, many people were wondering one thing: What happened?
Now Tom Coughlin and the leader of the offense (Eli Manning) are apologizing for their performance. Or lack thereof.
But the biggest story to surface from the locker room is the possible departure of Osi Umenyiora.
In a post-game interview, Umenyiora had this to say to the Associated Press:
“I thought I was the problem. It’s an unbelievable situation, man. Last game at Giants Stadium, probably as a Giant, just the way everything has unfolded has been unbelievable. I never would have dreamt this in a million years, but it is what it is, we live and we learn.”
Did he say last game as a Giant at Giants Stadium?
According to John Clayton of ESPN, the Giants may see what they could get for Umenyiora in a trade.
They would then try to keep Mathias Kiwanuka long-term and see what they have in Clint Sintim, who can play linebacker and defensive end.
Osi still has a lot left in the tank. It would be interesting to see what kind of offers the Giants would receive for a former Pro Bowl defensive end who is just entering the prime of his career.
This all started back in training camp when Osi did not attend practices after a morning meeting. There was a dispute between Osi and new defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan that led to the disappearance of Umenyiora.
The latest bump in the road for Osi was the benching to try to revitalize the defense.
Kiwanuka was placed into the starting lineup to give the Giants better run defense, and then on passing downs, they put in Umenyiora to create more pressure on the quarterback. Osi was okay with the benching as long as he got his reps in and could still contribute.
But after only playing a handful of downs in the loss to the Panthers, it appears he might be on his way out.
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New York Giants Face Possible Offensive Changes in the Offseason
Published: December 29, 2009
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The New York Giants have struggled through the last half of the year. All that is left is a meaningless game against the struggling Vikings.
So where do the G-Men stand on the offensive side of the ball?
The offense has not been the biggest problem for the Giants, but they have gone through stretches of bad play.
The running game that played so well last year was not so great this year. The yards per carry are down from a league-best 5.0 to 4.2.
The Giants are also struggling with turnovers. New York was first in the NFC with plus-nine in turnover differential in 2008-09. They had 13 giveaways and 22 takeaways. In 2009-10, the Giants are minus-five in turnover difference. What’s the biggest reason for the turnaround? The Giants have 29 giveaways.
The offense has done a good enough job to keep Kevin Gilbride around for one more year. But if the offense struggles, he could be fighting for his job.
Now, what will Jerry Reese and management do with the upcoming free agents?
The Giants are set at quarterback for a long time. Eli Manning was given a lucrative six-year, $97 million extension back in August, and he has played well this year. He has already set career highs in touchdown passes, quarterback rating, yards per completion, yards, and completion percentage.
David Carr will be a free agent, and it is still up in the air if he will remain with New York. The Giants may want to see what current rookie Rhett Bomar can bring to the team. It is doubtful that they will spend a draft pick on another quarterback.
The running game has been one of the strong points for Giants teams in the past, but that was not the case this year.
Ahmad Bradshaw may become the feature back next year, with Brandon Jacobs’ role reduced to short-yardage or goal line back.
Danny Ware will most likely be let go to make room for Andre Brown, who was injured early in the year.
Gartrell Johnson played sparingly and will most likely be a fourth option or be on the practice squad.
Madison Hedgecock will return as the fullback and should not have any challengers
It will be interesting to see if the Giants use a draft pick in the first couple of rounds to draft another running back.
Tight end is solid with Kevin Boss and rookie Travis Beckham behind him. Gilbride should make more of an effort to involve Boss next year.
The Giants may spend a pick in the later rounds as insurance to Boss and Beckham, but those guys are locked in as the top two tight ends.
Wide receiver was one of the most surprising spots for the Giants in 2009.
The loss of key veterans Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer scared most fans. But Steve Smith, Mario Manningham, and Hakeem Nicks played great in expanded roles and provided excellent targets for Manning.
All are locked in for next year and will be Eli’s top three guys in 2010.
Domenik Hixon is the only key wide receiver who is supposed to be a free agent. He may be kept on as a No. 4 receiver but mainly as the return specialist.
Sinorice Moss will be let go. He has not performed well since being drafted out of Miami.
Two other players to watch will be Derek Hagan and Ramses Barden.
Hagan saw limited action in the regular season and will remain on the practice squad or as a fifth wide receiver. Barden was supposed to replace Burress with his freakishly large size, but with the development of the other receivers, he never got to showcase his skills. He will be brought along slowly now, and the Giants will see what they have in years to come.
The biggest problem for the Giants was the offensive line. Expect it to look different after this year.
This unit worked well together over the past two years, but injuries and age are slowing them down. Rich Seubert and Chris Snee will be free agents at the end of the year.
Snee will be kept on. He is easily the best lineman on this front.
Seubert is another question.
David Diehl is not meant to be a tackle and has played better as a guard. Will Beatty has seen time at tackle, and he may get the opportunity at the right tackle position for next year.
Guy Whimper and Kevin Boothe are both key reserves and have seen time over the past two years. Whimper is the one more likely to be let go if management decides not to keep them both.
Expect a lineman to be taken in the third or fourth round.
The Giants will be spending most of their draft picks on the defensive side of the ball, but watch out for some picks on the offensive line that can make an impact in the coming years.
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Henry’s Death a Lesson to All of Us
Published: December 17, 2009
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The death of Chris Henry has shocked many today.
Henry, 26, was killed from injuries he sustained when he fell out of the back of a truck Wednesday evening.
Henry was said to have turned his life around after a rough patch in his first few years in the league. Multiple arrests led to his release from Cincinnati in 2008, but the Bengals brought him back that year because of injuries to their receiving corps.
This is just a note to anyone who reads this.
Please make smart decisions. Surround yourselves with the right people. Don’t make careless mistakes.
This was a young man who started to cut the corner and become a better human being before he was taken from us way too soon.
I’m not trying to tell you how to live your lives, but I hope you can all learn something from this terrible incident.
My thoughts and prayers are with anyone who was affected by this tragedy.
R.I.P. Chris Henry
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Five Keys for the New York Giants to Take Down the Washington Redskins
Published: December 16, 2009
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Major playoff implications will arise this week when the Giants travel to Washington to take on the Redskins.
The Giants are currently one game behind Dallas for the final wild card spot and hold the head-to-head tie breaker over the Cowboys.
In order for New York to stay in the playoff race they will have to defeat a suddenly strong Washington team. There are five keys for the Giants to win this NFC East battle:
5. Contain Brian Orakpo and Andre Carter
These 2 defensive ends have terrorized opposing quarterbacks this year. Carter and Orakpo each have 11 sacks this season, including a combined six sacks last week against Oakland.
The Giants will most likely be without right tackle Kareem McKenzie, who was injured in Sunday night’s loss to the Eagles. That means rookie William Beatty will start. Definitely a matchup to watch.
4. Limit Jason Campbell
Over Washington’s last three games, Campbell has thrown for 820 yards, 7 touchdowns and only 3 interceptions. In these games Washington stayed with the Eagles, almost gave the Saints their first loss and overwhelmed the Raiders.
The running game for the Redskins has struggled since Clinton Portis went down with a season-ending concussion. They have relied more heavily on the passing game.
3. Put the ball in Eli’s hands
When Eli Manning has thrown for over 250 yards the Giants are 4-1 this season. When he has thrown for 249 or less… 3-6. Just saying.
2. Don’t give up the big play
The Giants had a lot of trouble against the Eagles DeSean Jackson last week, letting him score on a punt return and a long receiving touchdown.
The Redskins aren’t as explosive as Philadelphia, but they do have some players who can break a big one. Watch for double moves on the corners this week.
1. Don’t turn the ball over
The Giants have 17 turnovers in their 6 losses this season. They have 8 in their 7 wins. Seems pretty simple on paper, doesn’t it?
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