The 2011/2012 New York Football Giants Thread

[Bubba 2.0 GLS]

- Do they sign Jacobs and give him more $?
- Are they bringing back Blackburn? Imo, he helped turn around that awful secondary
- Cruz is due for big bucks, they need to pay him or else it would be a huge story if he doesn't sign with Giants.

Cruz contract isn't up for I believe another 2 years. He has a Rookie contract.

Jacobs, will most likely be released. They've been setting up Ware for most of the season to see what he can do.

With Blackburn they may resign him for another year based on his performance.

What I am really looking at is T2, his contract is up and was injured. I wonder what Reese will do with that situation.

[beng]

While the victory was sweet, the Giants have a lot of tough decisions to make this off-season.
Key players will want more money and put the squeeze on the team's ability to sign quality free agents.

- Do they sign Jacobs and give him more $?
- Are they bringing back Blackburn? Imo, he helped turn around that awful secondary
- Cruz is due for big bucks, they need to pay him or else it would be a huge story if he doesn't sign with Giants.

No ...Jacobs has fallen off tremendously in the last two seasons
No ...Blackburn was an inch away from being a school teacher. I like him, but he's not a critical part of the D
Sign Cruz ...he's a playmaker. Likes the city, the system, handles the pressure and has a good repport with Eli ...oh and he's a good person.

Draft pick on a later round RB.

Id continue to beef up the secondary and O line via the draft and whatever FA dollars they have left

[20thAna3282]

I think it was Ballard that they showed on the sideline trying to see if he could redirect and he fell in pain. Even as a Pats fan I couldn't help but admire the effort he made to try and get back out on the field, even if he may have injured himself further.

[Bubba 2.0 GLS]

We have Ware, Bradshaw, & Scott.

What we need to draft is a TE to add to the receiving core. I could see picking up another LB and CB. Of course Reese comes from the mentality you can never have too much pass rush, so we could see a Dline men again as well.

We will see soon enough what draft and FA results will be.

[Matt_Mkv]

Cruz contract isn't up for I believe another 2 years. He has a Rookie contract.

Jacobs, will most likely be released. They've been setting up Ware for most of the season to see what he can do.

With Blackburn they may resign him for another year based on his performance.

What I am really looking at is T2, his contract is up and was injured. I wonder what Reese will do with that situation.

This is what has me wondering. A lot of people have forgotten about T2. When healthy he is our best corner. I would definitely resign him.

And I think Chase will get signed for at least 1 more season. Cruz will get paid.

[Vision33r]

We have Ware, Bradshaw, & Scott.

What we need to draft is a TE to add to the receiving core. I could see picking up another LB and CB. Of course Reese comes from the mentality you can never have too much pass rush, so we could see a Dline men again as well.

We will see soon enough what draft and FA results will be.

It's all about the TE this year and fullback position. Giants can use another good TE and FB.

I thought Hynosky, Ballard, and Pascale all did their part well. If Eli had big studs like Gronk and Hernandez the Giants would easily tear up their division like the Saints with Graham.

[Cooper]

Was it the last Giants victory parade where the guy hopped in line with the Mara family and nobody checked if he had any credentials? Or was it the last Yankees parade? He took a lot of pictures and posted them online. Looked liek he had a great time.

[CoolChick]

It was the Giants.

[Lowboxx]

My daughter ready for later at metlife stadium well its still GIANTS stadium to me

[beng]

Good stuff...take lots of pics... Im stuck at work

[Lowboxx]

Will do

[Matt_Mkv]

Good stuff...take lots of pics... Im stuck at work

Same here.

Wish I was there

[Cooper]

Just curious ... do they open concession stands for things like this? Do they charge for parking?

[Bubba 2.0 GLS]

Just curious ... do they open concession stands for things like this? Do they charge for parking?

Parking is free, and stands are open for the rally at Giants Stadium.

[Lowboxx]

[Bubba 2.0 GLS]

Looks like we will be drafting a TE in the first round, or signing a FA TE... Both Beckum and Ballard Tore their ACL during the SB, so they won't be ready by the time the season starts. The only TE we have left is Pascoe.

[CoolChick]

Love it. Instead of Tebowing, people are now Bradying.



http://www.news4jax.com/news/-/47588...c/-/index.html

[CoolChick]

Giants fan asked what player she wants to see at parade and she reponds, "Sanchez!!!!"

[beng]

Thats awesome

[Matt_Mkv]

Bhahahaa

[Big M]

Rolle was just on mike'd up with bruce beck on nbc.
Dude was wearing a hoodie that said "at the end of the day"

[beng]

Cruuuuuzzz .... signed a book deal for six figures, good to see this kid is going to get paid. Its looking more and more likely that Manningham wont be back. I wish him luck... he's been pretty durable, reliable... and hell, his toes were pretty much SB MVPs.

[beng]

Gmen will open the season on Wednesday nite... So they wont be in competition with the DNC.

What about someone like Shiancoe at tight end?

[Matt_Mkv]

I would like Shianco back

[Matt_Mkv]

Also,

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...headline_stack

I'm beginning to dislike this guy more and more.

[Bubba 2.0 GLS]

I don't think we should bring Shiancoe back. If I was JR I would try to pick up one in the draft, because we are hitting the cap.

Burress should go to the Eagles, he'll fit right in with his attitude. Dream team round 2.... I just want to tell him it worked real well for the other numb nuts who went last year.

Main concern for the Giants right now is the FAs we need to resign. Manningham is gone, Jacobs looks to be gone as well. T2 hasn't been resigned yet, Ross is also a FA along with a host of others. Its going to be a bitch to repeat.

[beng]

Also,

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...headline_stack

I'm beginning to dislike this guy more and more.

Gmen got Burress at the perfect time IMHO ...they had the best of him and the rest is downhill.

Yeah, Im concerned more about T2 and Ross being re-signed. ...I think Jacobs best years are behind him too. Hes been steadily declining. Ive always been a fan of his, but his running style and size have caught up to him. Problem is... Bradshaw/Ware/Scott... there isnt really a change of pace back in there. It doesnt fill me with confidence if thats what the RB depth chart looks like.

Manningham will cash in... he's been great too, and obviously Giants fans will never forget the "the catch" ...in the same way we'll always love David Tyree. That said, the draft class has a lot of talent at WR.

You're right though.... Reese has his work cut out for him.

[beng]

Who's better than Eli?

Wire: BLOOMBERG Sports (BSP) Date: Mar 8 2012 17:26:34
Eli Manning Reworks Giants Pact for Cap Space, Star-Ledger Says


By Erik Matuszewski
March 8 (Bloomberg) -- New York Giants quarterback Eli
Manning restructured his contract for this season to help the
team try to get under the National Football League’s salary cap,
the Star-Ledger of Newark, New Jersey, reported.
The Giants were $8 million over the payroll limit and need
to get under the ceiling by the start of the new league year on
March 13 by releasing players or restructuring a big contract,
the newspaper said, citing NFL players’ union records. The
Giants cleared $6.75 million in salary cap space for the 2012
season by reworking Manning’s deal, the Star-Ledger said.
Manning’s new base salary for the 2012 season is $1.75
million, according to the NFL Players Association’s website. He
had been set to make $10.75 million, though the Giants have now
guaranteed $9 million of that, allowing them to spread the cap
hit over the final four years of his deal, the Star-Ledger said.
Manning receives the guaranteed money immediately.
Manning, 31, won his second Super Bowl title with the
Giants last season. He was named the Most Valuable Player of New
York’s 21-17 championship win over the New England Patriots last
month.

[Matt@EuroJerks]

Just wants to play!!!

[Matt_Mkv]

Releasing Jacobs

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d..._breaking_news

[Big M]

Thanks for everything, BJ.

[beng]

Agreed...but I think its the right move.

What about a guy like Hillis? Coming off of a terrible season. Bruising back... huge upside but injury concerns.

[Bubba 2.0 GLS]

I think JR has some plan because we really haven't resigned anyone other than 2 injured TE and practice players last I read. We still have to sign the following:

T2
Ross
Manningham
Tollefson
Along with a bunch of others.

We already let go of McKenzie and Jacobs and I can see more hitting the FA market.

Reports are Giants are currently looking at Tulloch so we will see what happens once FA begins.

As far as replacing Jacobs, Hillis is a BAD idea. That guy doesn't know what he wants to do, and he wants to be paid.

[Big M]

Not sure if we could afford Dallas Clark, but that would be interesting.
Clark would probably prefer to follow Peyton, though. And drafting a TE would be a lot more cap friendly. But I'd love to land him.

Everything I've heard is that Manningham is as good as gone. Which is unfortunate.

[Matt_Mkv]

I don't really know how well Dallas would fit in, but would be interesting.
Manningham is said to be on his way to Tampa Bay