Can The New York Giants Win With Two Rookie Wide Receivers?

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Published: June 19, 2009

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... did not have Plaxico Burress, but the fact that they thought they already had enough tools to replace him. 

But, as was proven, that position was their Achilles heel to a repeat season. 

Amani Toomer was aging and is now a free agent. Domenik Hixon, although showing flashes during the season, is still just a third down receiver at best. And Steve Smith, his most memorable pass was the other helmet catch of Super Bowl 42 in which the ball went off his helmet and was intercepted.

Yet, as the Giants beefed up even more on defense through free agency, they ignored the one spot they desperately needed. Sure, there were trade talks about getting such high profile wide outs as Cleveland’s Braylon Edwards or disgruntled Arizona star Anquan Boldin. But these talks proved just to be talk. 

And when Commissioner Roger Goodell walked to the podium to announce the Giants draft choice, every Giants fan sat with anticipation of news that they had tra...

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