New York Giants Thread

HigginsJ

With the Schofield dead I could see us offering that 2yr $8 million deal to Tuck now

HigginsJ

Red Crow wrote: »

Never really did anything as a LB. I really hope we take a decent LB but it's looking more and more like like we could be taking Ebron if we can't get Pettigrew. We can't start the season without a decent TE!

I think Ebron or Evans at 12 would really help the offense get back in gear.

Red Crow

HigginsJ wrote: »

I think Ebron or Evans at 12 would really help the offense get back in gear.

Yeah would really like a decent pass catcher bar Cruz. I like Jernigan but you get the impression that he'll never be a number 1. McAdoo said that he wants a good TE so hopefully we get something good there

Dublin Red Devil

The Giants have signed Free Agent Guard Geoff Schwartz, RB Rashad Jennings, center J.D. Walton and retained RB Peyton Hillis, CB Trumaine McBride and backup QB Curtis Painter.

Knex*

Painter? Jaysus.

Nassib most likely not up to it so.

Red Crow

Knex. wrote: »

Painter? Jaysus.

Nassib most likely not up to it so.

Probably competition for camp. Let Nassib and Painter battle it out for the back up job

HigginsJ

Red Crow wrote: »

Probably competition for camp. Let Nassib and Painter battle it out for the back up job

Yea exactly, be very interesting to see what happens. We surely won't carry 3 QB's like last year so it's **** or get off the pot time for Nassib. He will be given every chance to claim the spot & if it's close he will get the nod.

If he fails to beat out Painter it's another couple of picks wasted by Reese

Knex*

Posted about it in the Free Agency thread, but Eagles getting Sproles, while not a long term move really, could cause a serious headache.

They'll just have so many options, it'll be frightening.

HigginsJ

Jerry Reese did a good job signing Geoff Schwarz. I just wanted to put that out there so ppl think I am not constantly whining!!

Like you I wanted Jon Beason back but I think we have massively overpaid him. 3 years $19million with $7 million guaranteed.

tgdaly

HigginsJ wrote: »

Jerry Reese did a good job signing Geoff Schwarz. I just wanted to put that out there so ppl think I am not constantly whining!!

Like you I wanted Jon Beason back but I think we have massively overpaid him. 3 years $19million with $7 million guaranteed.

It's good that they are starting to sort that line out. More moves to come in the draft for the line. The Beason decision comes down to whether he remains healthy or not. He is definitely worth that money if he plays with the sort of form he had in the early years with the panthers. But the team has so many holes, especially at line backer, that I think Reese taking a punt on him is worth it

wawaman

Tuck has signed with the raiders, not at his best the last few years but sad to see him go

Kylo Ren

He was very inconsistent the last few years but I'm still going to miss him.

HigginsJ

2yrs $11 million for Tuck, will miss him but think that contract overvalues him

Red Crow

HigginsJ wrote: »

2yrs $11 million for Tuck, will miss him but think that contract overvalues him

Massively. I'd say he was looking for a lot more too. Great servant to the Giants. Will be missed in the locker room too

Knex*

We've singed Jameel McClain, apparently.

Won't lie, don't know a huge amount about him, but most quarters seem happy to have him in. Its an upgrade to the Linebacker unit, which is needed.

wawaman

Apologies if it has been mentioned before but Hynoski has re-signed aswell

Knex*

wawaman wrote: »

Apologies if it has been mentioned before but Hynoski has re-signed aswell

That bye bye to terminator so? He did well when he came in, in fairness to him.

Still, I really lyke Hynoski and hope he can get back on track. He's pro bowl caliber, IMO. (Not that pro bowl means a huge amount, but yano..)

HigginsJ

Knex. wrote: »

That bye bye to terminator so? He did well when he came in, in fairness to him.

Still, I really lyke Hynoski and hope he can get back on track. He's pro bowl caliber, IMO. (Not that pro bowl means a huge amount, but yano..)

Hard to know as Terminator is also under contract next year. Hynosaurus offers more to the offense IMO but whichever gets let go will def find a landing spot

Very puzzled by the JD Walton signing. I would have assumed it was a 1yr vet minimum deal but it is actually a 2 yr $5 million deal ($3 million guaranteed) Considering the guy has not played Reese is putting huge faith in our medical staff. I honestly would rather have resigned Kevin Boothe to that deal.

Red Crow

Boothe seems to be looking for too much money. But he's versatile and he's a good player to have on the roster and he's a solid back up IMO. I just don't think he's a starter.

wawaman

In the last two days, Giants add former Broncos CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and former Seahawks CB Walter Thurmond.

Knex*

DRC?! Fantastic. Really thought we'd leave him pass because of salary.

We'll have a pretty decent secondary next year now - Something perhaps I didn't expect.

Son Of A Vidic

wawaman wrote: »

In the last two days, Giants add former Broncos CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and former Seahawks CB Walter Thurmond.

Pretty nice piece of business getting done by the Giants.

Red Crow

We'll have an awesome secondary next year.

Draft a LB and if Hankins and Moore can step up then we're going to be a pretty decent defence.

Boothe looks like he's gone so I'd expect a C, TE, LB in the first 3 rounds.

Maybe:

1st - LB
2nd - TE
3rd - C

Kylo Ren

wawaman wrote: »

In the last two days, Giants add former Broncos CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and former Seahawks CB Walter Thurmond.

I'm so happy right now.

Knex*

Kiwi apparently has taken a pay cut, saving 2m on cap space.

I am impressed.

Jolly Red Giant

wawaman wrote: »

In the last two days, Giants add former Broncos CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and former Seahawks CB Walter Thurmond.

Word of warning about DRC - he tends to drop off workrate wise when he has guaranteed money. Coughlin will have his work cut out to keep him playing to his ability. It was going to be an issue for whoever signed him.

Good signing for Giants at a good price. DRC got significantly less than he was offered by Denver.

HigginsJ

Mario Maningham is back on a 1 yr deal

Red Crow

HigginsJ wrote: »

Mario Maningham is back on a 1 yr deal

I like Manningham. Hopefully he stays healthy

Knex*

Still relatively young at 27, knows Eli well, and provides solid depth.

We have 3 slot guys now, more or less, on him, Cruz and Jernigan.

If Randle can keep on improving and be the outside guy, ala Nicks 2011, I'll be happy enough. Still question marks there though, and with a deep draft for WRs, wouldn't be surprised if we went for one.

Still, it means we can focus on other areas now.

DE, TE, DT, C, G/OT, LB

Not sure on order of necessity, but I do think our need for a linebacker has wained a little after FA.

Kylo Ren