The Five Biggest Surprises of the New York Giants’ Preseason

Giants Fans, the season is almost upon us. The Giants have started to play their preseason games and are figuring out who will be a member of the Giants this year and who will not. So far this preseason, the Giants have won one game and have lost one game. There have been many surprises this preseason on the Giants. It will be interesting to see which players step up this season.

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2009 Expert NFL Sports Picks: Chicago Bears

The last few years have been pretty much the same for the Chicago Bears. They were a pretty decent team with average to terrible quarterback play.

They’ve went with Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton at the helm for the last few years. While they did win a few games over that time span, they never could get over the hump. Then as if that wasn’t a big enough problem, the vaunted defense, from previous years, wasn’t that great last year. They finished 16th overall for the year.

The big question is whether or not they can finally turn it around and be one of the elite teams once again. If your looking for Expert NFL Sports Picks then I would not pick the Chicago Bears to win their division this season.

 

The Good News

The biggest move of the offseason was definitely acquiring Pro-Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler.

Cutler has a gun, unlike the previous quarterbacks who held down this spot. They had a great rookie running back in Matt Forte last year. He was basically the entire offense last season even though defenses knew what was coming.

This year, they’re hoping with the threat of a passing game, Forte will be able to get off the line easier. They also brought in former Pro-Bowl left tackle Orlando Pace to protect Cutler.

 

The Bad News

The bad news strangely coincides with the good news. While Jay Cutler is talented, his attitude is one of the worst in the league.

While confidence is important, Cutler’s cockiness rubs a lot of people the wrong way, including teammates. He threw a temper tantrum in Denver, which is how he ended up in Chicago in the first place. Why would Chicago believe that he eventually won’t do the same thing to them? He was so mad with the Denver management because they offered him in a trade to get quarterback Matt Cassel, that he demanded to be traded. Just the thought that a coach would want any other quarterback besides him made him so upset that he couldn’t recover from it.

The Bears will also figure out quickly that Cutler does not know how to win.

Who do you think had a better win-loss record the last few years? Kyle Orton or Jay Cutler? If you said Cutler, you’d be mistaken. While he does have the big arm, his intangibles and leadership is terrible. He also throws a lot of interceptions and tries to fit the ball into bad places. On top of that, who is he going to throw the ball to? Is Devin Hester really the best receiver that the team has?

The Bears also lost a former Pro-Bowler and leader on defense in Mike Brown. A lack of leadership on the defense is not exactly what you need when you’re trying to turn the defense around again.

 

Outlook

While the big move was flashy, it’s questionable whether or not it’s going to pay off. Don’t look for them to win the division this year. They’ll probably win a few games, but they’re not about to beat out the Minnesota Vikings in the division.

As far as Expert NFL Sports Picks go, I would take the Chicago Bears to win at least nine games this season.

 

Make sure you Check out Vernon Croy’s Expert NFL Football Picks this season.

AFC North Preview, Via CBH Sports

This Preview of AFC North was written for CBHSports.blogspot.com, a sports blog written by Chris Hirsch. Chris asked me to be a question author on his blog and write this preview. The article along with Chris’s introduction and predictions can be read CBHSportshttp://cbhsports.blogspot.com/2009/08/2009-nfl-previews-afc-north.htmld.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Outlook: Receivers and Tight Ends

This is the fourth in a series of articles exploring each position and the battles going on in Pittsburgh Steelers training camp and the preseason. Today we look at receivers and tight ends.

 

 

Wide Receivers

The Steelers begin 2009 with two solid starters in Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes.

Ward, the all-time leading receiver in franchise history, is still one of the best in the league even as he enters his 12th NFL campaign.

Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin has given Ward a number of days off during training camp to keep him fresh and in good spirits.

The strategy is already paying dividends.

Ward had a great camp. He looks sharp and is unquestionably a team leader. The veteran works with the younger guys on a regular basis giving advice and demonstrating proper technique. It’s really a two-for-one deal for the Steelers. Ward is not only a player; He’s a coach as well.

Santonio Holmes came to camp with a swagger after being named MVP of Super Bowl XLIII. Look for the Ohio State product to be even more productive this season. He’s getting more and more comfortable in Bruce Arians’ offense, so expect Holmes to emerge as the go-to guy with Ward settling into a more of a No. 2 role.

The Pittsburgh starters are among the best in the NFL. It’s a different story with the backups.

Nate Washington took his 40 receptions and bum hamstring to Tennessee and left the Steelers looking for a legit No. 3.

The team hopes Limas Sweed will take over the role. He’s big and has all the skills to thrive in the job. The problem is not his body it’s his head.

Sweed is the poster child for frustrating coaches and fans with his inconsistent play. One minute he looks like a future All-Pro, making amazingly difficult grabs. The next, he looks like he couldn’t catch a cold let alone a football.

No matter the inconsistencies in his game, Tomlin and company are giving him every chance to take the job and run with it.

Veteran Shaun McDonald escaped the prison known as Detroit and has shined in the preseason. He’s leading the team in receptions and unlike Sweed, McDonald catches everything thrown his way.

Versatility is another strong point. McDonald returns punts, can play the slot, and work on the edge. The seven-year pro should have a spot locked up.

Another roster slot will be occupied by speedster Mike Wallace. The rookie had a decent camp, showcasing his blazing 4.3 speed and surprisingly good hands. He was inconsistent at times, most rookies are, but Wallace earned his way on the 53 and could be a force once he gains experience.

Wallace even worked with the first unit in three receiver sets against Washington last week, replacing Sweed. That should tell you how much the Pittsburgh coaching staff likes him. Throw in his ability to return kicks and you have a potential draft-day steal in the making

If the Steelers decide to keep a sixth receiver it will be between Dallas Baker, Brandon Williams, or Martin Nance.

Undrafted rookie Tyler Grisham doesn’t have great size, but has soft hands and could land on the practice squad.

 

 

Tight Ends

The Steelers are blessed with two solid tight ends in Heath Miller and Matt Spaeth.

Miller had sports hernia surgery in the offseason, but by the end of camp, looked in mid-season form. With the No. 3 receiver situation so cloudy, look for Miller to improve on his numbers (48 receptions, 514 yards) from last year.

Spaeth has always had decent hands, but his blocking skills were suspect. The Minnesota standout focused on blocking during the offseason and it showed in camp. He’s exploding off the ball with good leg drive and solid positioning.

With his new-found skills Spaeth should see even more playing time in 2009.

The battle for the third tight end spot is between veteran Sean McHugh and seventh-round pick David Johnson.

McHugh came to camp with a new contract and the favorite to make the team. Someone forget to tell Johnson.

The Arkansas State product is a devastating blocker, he even knocked James Harrison back a step during drills, with good receiving skills.

And while he’ll never be known as a great pass-catching tight end, Johnson’s blocking is first rate. The Steelers have used him as a fullback on goal-line situations in camp.

Despite McHugh’s contract and six years in the league, Johnson is ahead right now on the depth chart. McHugh’s hamstring issues in camp hurt him as well. The battle should go down to the final preseason game before a decision is made.

The Steelers have a solid group of tight ends and a great starting duo at wide receiver. Someone from the list of Sweed, McDonald, and Wallace must emerge as the No. 3 receiver. If not, Miller and Spaeth will have to increase production in a hurry.

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Shopping Their Quarterbacks?

“The Buccaneers have been contacting other teams this week to gage interest in their quarterbacks after putting off a decision to name a starter, according to league sources.”

Jason LaCanfora, NFL.com

The “no decision” by Raheem Morris on the starting quarterback dilemma in Tampa has spurred a landslide of rumors.

The latest comes from Jason LaCanfora on NFL.com. His word is that the Buccaneers are calling around and seeing if there might be any takers, offering all quarterbacks not named Josh Freeman.

That would include Luke McCown, Byron Leftwich, and the young Josh Johnson.

“They sounded like they’re willing to deal any one of the three, an executive said.” LaCanfora wrote. “They’re looking for someone to make the decision for them.”

Ouch!

LaCanfora’s twitter account announced:

“Tampa Bay shopping 3 QBs other than Josh Freeman. Leftwich or McCown could probably be had for a 5-6th rounder, which would end Bucs QB comp.”

Decision or no decision, something will shake loose following Thursday night’s home preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.

That being said, the lack of a decision has become a major topic around the league.

Matt Bowen of National Football Post, a former NFL player with a journalism degree, wrote his thoughts this week on NFP:

“I understand that Raheem Morris is a young coach and that this is the biggest decision he has probably ever had to make, but he’s seen Leftwich and McCown since spring minicamp, throughout training camp and now through two preseason games. Plus, if you can’t put your confidence in a quarterback, what does that tell the rest of the team? If Morris can’t make a decision now, when can he? One game is not going to make a difference in the overall evaluation process.

“I am surprised that the Bucs haven’t given the job to Leftwich, who gives them the best chance to win and delaying isn’t doing the team justice right now.”

Strong words from Bowen, for sure.

Drew Stanton Winning the Daunte Culpepper-Matthew Stafford QB Battle in Detroit

It’s a good thing Drew Stanton is a positive guy.

If he wasn’t, he might need therapy, considering the way his career with the Detroit Lions has gone.

In two years, Stanton has gone from second-round savior with lots of potential to forgotten third wheel…with lots of potential.

So neglected is Stanton that despite head coach Jim Schwartz declaring that all three quarterbacks were going to get equal reps in camp, and despite Stanton’s notably strong performance in both preseason games, it is unlikely that he will be given an opportunity to even think about being the backup.

A second-round draft pick in 2007, Stanton spent his rookie season on injured reserve, even though his sprained knee would likely have been healthy during the regular season.

The rationale? Since Stanton was a rookie project and was going to miss the preseason with his injury, they shut him down to let J.T. O’Sullivan and Dan Orlovsky jockey for position.

Besides, it would take the pressure off so he could learn the ropes of an NFL offense from the bench, and then-offensive coordinator Mike Martz wanted to tinker with his throwing motion, as if he were a posable action figure.

When 2008 rolled around, Martz and O’Sullivan were shown the door to San Francisco, bumping Stanton to a distant third on the depth chart. However, Stanton, under new offensive coordinator Jim Coletto, was forced to start from scratch in his development.

Being third on the depth chart, the only way Stanton would see any playing time is if the worst happened and both starter Jon Kitna and backup Orlovsky went down with injuries.

Or not.

As it turned out, the stars aligned and Kitna was shut down for the year. A couple of weeks later, Orlovsky was injured, leaving only Stanton and “just because” reserve quarterback Drew Henson on the roster.

Stanton was ready for his first career start.

Four days prior to it, the Lions signed “retired” quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who weighed as much as an offensive lineman and was in worse shape.

Culpepper got the start with the team’s playbook strapped to his arm, because according to the coaches, Stanton would have “embarrassed himself” had he played.

As it turned out, Stanton split time with Culpepper in Week 10, since Culpepper hadn’t had time to practice certain sets.

Culpepper went 5-for-10 for 104 yards and an interception.

Stanton “embarrassed himself” to the tune of 6-for-8 for 96 yards and a touchdown.

That performance seems to have continued in the preseason, with Stanton running the best drives and throwing the best passes of the day.

Don’t believe me? You don’t have to. Here are the stats from the first two preseason games, ripped directly from NFL.com:

Player	Att	Comp	Yds	Comp %	Yds/Att	TD	TD %	INT	INT %	Long	Sck	Sack/Lost	Rating
Matthew Stafford	27	12	148	44.4	5.5	1	3.7	2	7.4	28	0	0	43.4
Drew Stanton	25	13	180	52.0	7.2	2	8.0	0	0.0	45	0	0	102.1
Daunte Culpepper	22	15	127	68.2	5.8	0	0.0	0	0.0	20	1	6	83.0

 

Statistically, Stanton is winning the battle. He leads in every category except completion percentage, where Culpepper holds the edge.

Add in the fact that Stanton has scrambled six times for 68 yards this preseason, and you have to wonder why he’s not more of a factor in the quarterback battle.

I understand that Stanton has a few issues. I know he was 5-for-12 against the Browns, and I know that he’s performing well against second- and third-string defenses, and that the situation might be very different if he were facing stronger competition.

But this is preseason. Isn’t this where we find out what we have? Culpepper and Stafford have both gotten starts this preseason, so would it be so terrible to give Stanton some reps with the first team this week? They have absolutely nothing to lose.

Even if the coaching staff has no interest in starting Stanton in the regular season, he’s still a second rounder with upside. A strong preseason performance could boost his trade stock, if nothing else.

Or they could discover they’re sitting on a gem of a talent. We don’t know, and unfortunately, it doesn’t look like we ever will.

Browns RB James Davis Is Becoming a Fan Favorite and a Draft Day Steal

Rookie running back James Davis has made a name for himself in the month since training camp began for the Cleveland Browns’ back on Aug. 1.

During the two weeks of practices, Davis broke off plays of over 25-plus yards almost once every practice session.

In the first preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Davis was nearly non-existent, but it is really hard to establish a running game when a team is down two scores early in any NFL game.

Then the Browns’ coaching staff wanted a better commitment to the running game versus the Detroit Lions, and everyone knows the outcome of Davis’ performance in that game.

Rushing 12 times for 116 yards and that 81-yard touchdown run.

Not to put a damper on Davis’ performance against the Lions, but his 81-yard run was against the Lions’ third string defense, but it was still an amazing run and fun to watch.

Now to back track a little, let’s take a look back in time to Davis’ high school career and his college career at Clemson.

In high school as a senior, Davis rushed for over 2,300 yards with a 6.8 yard per carry average and 28 touchdowns. He was named All-State too.

For his high school career, Davis ran for over 7,300 yards with 80 touchdowns.

In Davis’ first three years at Clemson, he ran for 3,000 yards with 36 touchdowns, but during his senior year his production dropped to 750 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns.

Here are some highlights of Davis’ senior year.

Everyone knows that Davis could have been a first or second round pick had he entered the NFL Draft after his junior year, but he choose to stay and unfortunately with the rise of fellow running back C.J. Spiller, Davis lost many carries in his senior year.

That was probably the best thing to happen for the Browns because they were able to pick up Davis in the sixth round of the past draft.

Now Davis is hungry and wants to prove to all those other NFL teams that passed him up on Draft Day, that he is a talented running back who may have a chance to become a starter at the NFL level.

So far he has not disappointed and many fans are crying for Eric Mangini to play Davis with the first team offense to see how he performs, since it appears that Jamal Lewis may be struggling a bit so far this preseason.

Lewis may still be recovering from his offseason surgery.

Davis’ true test will be this Saturday versus a Tennessee Titans’ defense that is always one of the best units in the NFL year in and out.

 

Just in case you wanted to see it again.

(Article originally posted on Dawg Scooper: An Unofficial Cleveland Browns News Source)

The Top 11 Touchdown Vultures for 2009

“Touchdown” Tommy Vardell. Jerome Bettis. Mike Alstott.

Fantasy owners know these names all too well. They are not the guys toting the rock 20-plus times a game. Nor do they regularly churn up 100-plus yards of offense (Bettis did more so early in his career; Alstott certainly had his share of big games here and there as well).

Nope. These are the players stealing touchdowns from your fantasy running backs.

While your guy may do all the work to get his team into the red zone, nothing eats at a fantasy owner more than his guy not getting in for six.

Even worse, he did not even get a chance after his team moved inside the 20.

With more and more NFL teams moving to a running-back-by-committee approach, there are more touchdown vultures than ever.

Sure, it makes the running back pool a little deeper on draft day. But it also lowers the ceiling for some of the bigger names on fantasy cheat sheets.

In no particular order, although the first guy on this list may be the best current touchdown vulture of them all, here are the top 11 touchdown vultures for 2009.

 

LenDale White, Titans
Stealing touchdowns from: Chris Johnson

Perhaps the best example of everything a touchdown vulture should be, minus the offseason weight loss program.

White is a big boy with an identity crisis. He may feel threatened by the every-down, versatile capability of Chris Johnson, but his straight-ahead, plowing running style is perfectly suited for short-yardage and goal line work.

Much to the chagrin of Johnson’s fantasy owners, White is in line for another double-digit touchdown season.

 

Shonn Greene, Jets
Stealing touchdowns from: Thomas Jones, Leon Washington

A majority of fantasy experts expect to see Greene steal a fair number of touches from Thomas Jones and Leon Washington this year. Personally, I think Greene is the life-after-Jones plan.

Most rookie running backs do have an immediate impact in the NFL. Just look at last year’s class for a great example of that.

If Greene does play a role this year, I doubt he gets the all-important goal line touches over the veteran Jones.

Then again, I could be wrong. Greene is a big back that runs north-south, perfect for goal line duty. Rarely will he lose yardage on a run.

He could be a factor late in games when the Jets are trying to pound the rock for the win.

 

Le’Ron McClain, Ravens
Stealing touchdowns from: Ray Rice, Willis McGahee

McClain was one of the bigger surprises last year. Slated to play fullback, he got extensive work in the three-headed monster of a backfield the Ravens employed in 2008.

While it appears the Ravens are grooming Ray Rice to become the team’s No. 1 running back, McClain earned the opportunity to receive more touches this season.

Baltimore plans to transition him back to fullback, but he could still see plenty of work near the goal line.

 

Earnest Graham, Buccaneers
Stealing touchdowns from: Derrick Ward, Cadillac Williams

Tampa Bay brought in Giants’ castoff Derrick Ward to become the team’s top running back.

Sharing touches with Brandon Jacobs, Ward accumulated 1,409 yards of offense last year (1,025 rushing, 384 receiving), but only two touchdowns.

He may have to share the touchdowns again this year.

Graham, who has one double-digit touchdown season to his credit, is being transitioned to fullback this season, but that does not mean he will not touch the football.

He has proven to be a capable runner during his tenure with the Bucs and could become something similar to Mike Alstott—though not nearly as legendary—for Tampa Bay.

 

Tim Hightower, Cardinals
Stealing touchdowns from: Beanie Wells

The Cardinals gave Hightower the opportunity to become the team’s featured back last season, but he never distanced himself from veteran Edgerrin James.

One area of the field where he did excel, however, was near the goal line.

While James did most of the work between the 20s, Hightower punched the ball in the end zone 10 times. He only averaged 2.8 yards per carry, but that matters little when you only have a few yards to get.

Arizona drafted Beanie Wells to solve its featured back dilemma; however, Wells cannot even stay on the practice field this preseason.

Hightower, meanwhile, appears in line to resume his role as the team’s short-yardage and goal line running back, if not more.

 

Ricky Williams, Dolphins
Stealing touchdowns from: Ronnie Brown

“He Who Will Not Go Away,” the elder Williams has carved out a niche in Miami—one that many a Ronnie Brown owner, myself included, despises.

Now two years removed from knee surgery with no setbacks, Brown should be able to handle a workhorse-esque role on his own, but the Dolphins continue to give Williams looks and he does pretty well with those opportunities.

Brown’s ceiling will continue to be limited by Williams’ presence, even if it appears irrational in the eyes of fantasy owners.

 

Jonathan Stewart, Panthers
Stealing touchdowns from: DeAngelo Williams

Good news for DeAngelo Williams owners: This might not come to fruition.

Obviously that is bad news for Stewart, who cannot stay on the football field—heck, the practice football field—long enough to steal anything from Williams. JStew continues to battle a bum foot while Williams continues to cement his role as the team’s feature back.

As soon as Stewart gets healthy, he will play; he was drafted in the first round of last year’s draft for a reason.

But the Panthers may ease him into a role on the offense and save him for the back half of the season, if necessary.

 

Sammy Morris, Patriots
Stealing touchdowns from: Fred Taylor, Laurence Maroney, Kevin Faulk

Good luck picking the right running back out of this fantasy quagmire.

The best bet is to grab the guy best near the goal line. Morris was the go-to red zone running back two years ago down the stretch when Tom Brady was throwing 50 touchdown passes.

He had some more-than-serviceable fantasy performances that year and could resume his role as the touchdown vulture this year if he can return to good health.

 

Michael Bush, Raiders
Stealing touchdowns from: Darren McFadden, Justin Fargas

If you were going to build a perfect goal line running back, Michael Bush might be the mold.

He is big, physical, not afraid to take on the bigger players, and a good north-south runner with a knack for the end zone.

Bush will be used this season to spell McFadden after Run DMc takes the Raiders down the field.

He definitely is worth a pick in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.

 

Reggie Bush, Saints
Stealing touchdowns from: Pierre Thomas

I know, right? It does not make any sense. Why in the world do the Saints keep giving Reggie the ball at the goal line?

Well, it happens, far too often sometimes for even this Bush fan.

While Pierre Thomas is not your typical goal line running back, he certainly appears closer to the mold than Bush, yet the Saints let Bush try to punch it in from inside the five a frustrating amount of times.

I expect that to change this season. In an effort to keep Bush healthy, look for Thomas, Mike Bell or even fullback Heath Evans to get the touches near the goal line. Thomas will get the first crack at securing the all-important job.

 

Rashard Mendenhall, Steelers
Stealing touchdowns from: Willie Parker

This is a contract year for Willie Parker, which means two things: 1) Parker is playing for his job and 2) Mendenhall needs to prove that he was worth a first-round pick a year ago.

Talk about a battle.

When it comes to running styles, Parker is much better suited between the 20s. He has struggled at times in short yardage situations and that is where Mendenhall can hunker down in the battle for playing time this year and beyond.

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Questions for the Cincinnati Bengals at the Preseason Half-Way Point

The second half of the NFL preseason is upon us and, of course, the Cincinnati Bengals have a few questions that must be answered.

Will Carson Palmer be ready to go? The third game of the preseason is usually the most significant, with starters playing most, if not all, of the first half. The Bengals will be missing their quarterback on Thursday night when the Rams come to Paul Brown Stadium.

Palmer is still nursing a sprained ankle he suffered in the first preseason game. It appears that the Bengals are just being extra careful with their franchise quarterback. Even with J.T. O’Sullivan being a major upgrade over Ryan Fitzpatrick as Palmer’s backup, the fate of the Bengals rides on Palmer’s shoulders.

Reports are that Palmer has been throwing and might play in the final preseason game on Sept. 3.

Will Chad Ochocinco be kicking extra points? The Bengals signed free agent kicker Sam Swank to replace the injured Shayne Graham. Graham did not play last week in New England because of a strained groin and will miss this week’s game as well.

Tight end? Anyone? Anyone? The tight end position has taken a major hit so far. Reggie Kelly is out for the year with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Ben Utecht has been dealing with the effects of his fifth concussion and wondering if he will ever play football again.

Will the Bengals’ defense continue to improve? Does anybody realize the Bengals had the 12th ranked defense in the league last year? With the return of Keith Rivers and newcomers Rey Maualuga, Tank Johnson and Roy Williams, defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer looks to continue putting pressure on opposing offenses.

Is Chris Henry a changed man? Henry’s talent and physical abilities have never been a question. It has been off-the-field wrongdoings that have plagued the wide receiver. He has managed to stay out of trouble and will certainly be a valuable weapon if he can continue to do so.

Will Andre Smith ever play for the Bengals? The Bengals are offering Smith less money than last year’s sixth pick and this year’s seventh pick. It doesn’t make any sense, unless you are a fan of this team and understand the idiocy of the owner.

The Bengals host the Rams on Thursday night at Paul Brown Stadium. It will be the first home game of the preseason. For the first time since 2005, the Bengals will not be on live television in the Cincinnati area. The last game to be blacked-out was the final game of the 2005 preseason against Indianapolis.

For a Team as Good as the New York Giants, Only the Bad News Makes Headlines

For teams as talented as the Giants, the only news that can make headlines is bad news.

It is only natural for the media to try to expose the negatives of something publicly deemed as positive. In the Giants’ case, every injury, every dropped pass, every little failure has been exemplified and magnified to the 10th power.

Blogs, talking heads, pundits and beat reporters are all looking for an angle. It’s a very competitive business.

We realize that we cannot shut our eyes to the fact that the Giants’ corps of young receivers has not distinguished themselves. We are also under no illusions that injuries have not, and will not hurt this team.

That being said, the Giants are still a powerhouse in the NFC. They were 12-4 in 2008 and this year’s roster is definitely deeper.

Their offensive line is still one of the best. Their running attack, tops in the league in 2008, may be better than ever.

They have Eli Manning, who despite his detractors, IS a franchise quarterback. They also have Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora, Antonio Pierce, Chris Snee, Shaun O’Hara, and Jeff Feagles. All Pro Bowlers.

They have young bucks coming up through the ranks who show enormous promise: Kenny Phillips, Mathias Kiwanuka, Mario Manningham, Clint Sintim, and Bryan Kehl.

They have Kevin Boss.

So, they have a few injuries, big deal. Didn’t they win the Super Bowl without Tiki Barber and Jeremy Shockey?

Don’t read too much into the negatives, Giant fans. The positives are too great to ignore.

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