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New York Giants off season report
« on: Mar 9th, 2003, 1:15pm » |
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Normally, the Giants sit pretty dormant during the off season. But this year, they have been pretty active so far, with more to come.
The most important thing the Giants had to do was re-sign left tackle Luke Petigout. Done. Next, was to re-sign Ike Hilliard. Done. Next step, upgrade their horrid special teams. So they go and sign kick return specialist Brian Mitchell from the Eagles, punter Jeff Feagles from the Seahawks, and long snapper Ryan Kuehl from the Browns. Done.
They got rid of a few players as well. They cut Jason Sehorn, Matt Allen, and Herman Moore. TE Dan Campbell signed with the Cowboys, and OG Jason Whittle signed with Tampa Bay. They need to resign OL Mike Rosenthal too, so they are not looking at filling two holes in the offensive line that played so well together last year.
As for signing any more free agents, the Giants look to find a replacement for Whittle and maybe a few more defensive linemen. According to their plans, they won't be signing anymore big money free agents like Hugh Douglas, Roosevelt Colvin, or Mike Peterson. They also plan on drafting a defensive lineman in the first round of this year's draft.
Below is a link to an article found on the Gridiron Newstand...
http://nypost.com/sports/giants/55630.htm
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Re: New York Giants off season report
« Reply #6 on: Mar 18th, 2003, 2:31pm » |
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Here is ALL the NEWS regarding the latest stir about Ron Dayne: his absence from offseason team workouts, his wanting to be traded and the Giants' bringing Dorsey Levens in for a look-see:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/story/68055p-63320c.html;
http://www.nypost.com/sports/giants/32398.htm;
http://www.nj.com/giants/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/104797268864650 .xml;
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ny-giants183179054mar18,0, 7432088.story?coll=ny%2Dgiants%2Dheadlines;
http://www.bergen.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMjAmZmdi ZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTYzNTU0NjkmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2;
http://www.silive.com/giants/advance/index.ssf?/base/Sports/104799877818 8300.xml.
As I have stated many times before, I would really like Ron to get a chance elsewhere. The Giants offense is so tailored to Barber, that Dayne does not even fit it at all anymore. One of the pieces above points out that Dayne's fate might have been sealed when he was in on a play that Barber was supposed to have been in on during their playoff game against the 49ers. It was a pass play to the tailback and the results were disastrous. Dayne needs a fresh start and Levens stylistically would make a better backup to Barber as I see it. I say part ways with Dayne, which would be the best for everybody involved, and bring in Dorsey. What do you all think?
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Re: New York Giants off season report
« Reply #8 on: Mar 19th, 2003, 2:01pm » |
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During my usual daily FF research session, I stumbled on a few more goodies regarding the situation with RB Ron Dayne today on "the Gridiron Newsstand". I just thought I'd share:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/story/68346p-63578c.html;
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ny-giants193179898mar19,0, 1131448.story?coll=ny%2Dgiants%2Dheadlines;
http://www.bergen.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMjAmZmdi ZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTYzNTU4NDQmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2;
http://www.thnt.com/thnt/story/0,21282,708534,00.html.
BW, you and I are on the same page. Let the guy go and move on (both him and the team) to greener pastures and better times.
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Re: New York Giants off season report
« Reply #9 on: Mar 19th, 2003, 2:54pm » |
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on Mar 19th, 2003, 2:01pm, StegRock wrote:| BW, you and I are on the same page. Let the guy go and move on (both him and the team) to greener pastures and better times. |
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Greener pastures or longer buffet lines? 
Anyway, from one who saw Dorsey play last year, he's still got some gas left in the tank. I thought he made the most of his limited opportunities last year and would be an ideal #2 to Tiki...
That being said, I hope it doesn't happen - for the Eagles sake.
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Re: New York Giants off season report
« Reply #15 on: Apr 1st, 2003, 5:45pm » |
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Well, the Giants are definitely gettin' pissed at Dayne. Moreover, they are taking a long look at Stacey Mack.  Here is ALL the LATEST from our very own "Gridiron Newsstand":
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ny-dayne273193833mar27,0,5 022178.story?coll=ny%2Dgiants%2Dheadlines;
http://www.bergen.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMjAmZmdi ZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTYzNjA4NzImeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2;
http://www.nj.com/giants/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/104918312929568 0.xml;
http://www.silive.com/giants/advance/index.ssf?/base/Sports/104920652575 770.xml.
Feast up, boyz!   What do you think about this news as it relates to Mack, DickDangler...   , everybody?
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Re: New York Giants off season report
« Reply #16 on: Apr 1st, 2003, 6:12pm » |
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I was hoping Mack would go to the Texans and compete for the starting job. Having Mack in New York will cut into Tiki's goal line chances, hurting his fantasy stock. Plus, the Giants don't have that much money left to spend, unless a few more vets restructure. They still need some cash for the rookies coming in.
As a Giants fan, I'd rather see them sign a cheaper alternative, say, Dorsey Levens and then trade Dayne and let him compete for a job. I still say he can be effective if he gets 20-25 carries a game. If the Giants can get a mid round pick for him, then by all means, ship him out...
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Re: New York Giants off season report
« Reply #17 on: Apr 4th, 2003, 6:32pm » |
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Right off... my TV set, New York's Eyewitness News, the New York local affiliate newscast for ABC, just reported that the Giants just signed RB Dorsey Levens and that Ron Dayne could be on the way out! This, right from my TV set to your computer screen. WOW! 
Now, guys, be on the lookout for confirmation from the newspaper links on "the Gridiron Newsstand"!
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Re: New York Giants off season report
« Reply #19 on: Apr 5th, 2003, 12:45am » |
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BW, we were doin' the same thing at the same time there and this time you beat me to the punch! 
I will include this gem, the first non-AP report that has come out of "the Gridiron Newsstand", though, for those willing to sign up at the New York Times web site:
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/04/05/sports/football/05giants.html.
It is worth signing up for. As stated, it is the first report that has come out besides the one from the Associated Press. It discusses in more detail what they saw in and like about Levens and the likelihood of Dayne's departure due to the Levens signing. It is a good read!
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Re: New York Giants off season report
« Reply #22 on: Apr 16th, 2003, 7:23pm » |
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Well, first sighted on "The REAL Feed", then corroborated on "the Gridiron Newsstand"... Doesn't look like Dayne is going anywhere too soon:
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/wire/sns-ap-fbn-giants-day ne,0,2327556.story?coll=sns%2Dap%2Dgiants%2Dheadlines.
However, as noted in the article, during the draft might be a good time to move him! Any thoughts?
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Re: New York Giants off season report
« Reply #24 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 6:40pm » |
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Well, after watcing almost the entire draft this weekend, I sat back and reflected on how the Giants fared. Here is my take:
Round 1: William Joseph, DT, Miami: Don't know why he slipped so far, but I am not complaining. Will make an impact right away, rotating in with Hamilton and Griffin on the inside.
Round 2: Osi Umenyiora, DE, Troy St.: Who? Never heard of the guy until after the Giants drafted him. The front office is real high on him, saying he is a raw speed rusher with great potential. They must see something there. I think it was a reach, but we will see.
Round 3: Vishante Shiancoe, TE, Morgan St.: Another reach here, but the Giants think he could be a compliment Shockey. Not a big need for the Giants, but with the loss of Campbell...I dunno.
Round 4: Rod Babers, DB, Texas: FInally a pick that made sense after the last two. This guy is a playmaker who may come in to camp and with the nickle spot. Is a little small, but has a great eye for making the big play.
Round 5: David Diehl, OG, Illinois: Will add depth to the line as a backup. Has good skills and may start someday.
Round 6 and 7: The Giants did well in the later rounds, picking up a few receivers, David Tyree from Syracuse, Willie Ponders of SE Missouri St, and Kevin Walter from Eastern Michigan, DBs Frank Walker of Tuskegee and Charles Drake of Michigan, and Center Wayne Lucier of Colorado. All fo these players the Giants were targeting, according to GM Ernie Accorsi, and they got all of them, so they think they hada great draft. Don't know if they were the only ones targeting these guys, but, we shall see...
I was shaking my head after rounds 2 and 3, but the Giants say they know who they wanted and got their guys, so much in fact they aren't bringing in many undrafted free agents to camp this year.
I rate the draft a low B-/C+. Joseph and Babers are solid, but the book is stillo ut on Umenyiora and Sciancoe.
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