The Arthur Blank Revelation: A Championship Connection

By
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: May 26, 2009

commentComment        

... auto-biography of Ernie Accorsi entitled "The GM".

I ask people all the time, do you know who Ernie Accorsi is? Usually I get a confused look followed by a "No". Ernie Accorsi was the General Manager for the New York Giants before retiring in 2006—the year before New York won a Super Bowl.

Although Accorsi was not with the Giants when they defeated New England, the New York organization still gave him a ring. Why not? Ernie basically built that entire team. He was the man who brought in every player on their championship roster. Every player, but one—Michael Strahan, who was the only player on the Giants championship roster before Accorsi arrived.

It is known that Accorsi's belief to a championship team requires three essentials. The three include a defensive line, offensive line, and quarterback. If you don't believe me, look at the Giants championship roster.

They held the best pass-rushing def...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com


Comments