Why Jerry Reese Is The Best GM In The NFL

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Published: July 24, 2009

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... General Manger Jerry Reese has put together.

Once considered to be undisciplined and lacking focus, the Giants have bought in to the team concept that Head Coach Tom Coughlin has been preaching since their Super Bowl winning season of 2007.

Jerry Reese began working for the Giants in 1994 as a scout. Learning under the GM at the time, Ernie Accorsi, would leave a profound effect on Reese. Reese developed a logic, a system of evaluating players, and rules by which he would follow closely throughout his career.  

From 2002 to the time he was named General Manager of the Giants in January 2007, Reese was the Director of Pro Personnel for the Giants. He learned that the key to success was building a team through the draft.  

That is why, just this past offseason, when Jerry was forced to make a decision on whether he would pursue a veteran receiver to replace Plaxico Burress, he shied away from dealing too many valuable draft picks to rival t...

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