DC NFL Preview: New York Giants

2007 Record: 10-6

Key Additions:
Sammy Knight (S) - FA - Jaguars
David Carr (QB) - FA - Panthers
Danny Clark (LB) - FA - Texans
Kenny Philips (S) - Draft - Miami
Terrell Thomas (CB) - Draft - USC
Mario Manningham (WR) - Draft - Michigan

Key Losses:
Michael Strahan (DE) - Retired
Keith O'Neil (LB) - Retired
Jared Lorenzen (QB) - FA - Colts (amazing player)
William Joseph (DT) - FA - Raiders
Kawika Mitchell (LB) - FA - Bills
Gibril Wilson (S) - FA - Raiders

Offense:
As a Pats fan it kills me to write this post, but here we go. Eli Manning went through a lot of shit to get to where he is, and oddly enough, it was when Jeremy Shockey got hurt when he turned it around. Maybe now that the pressure is off, and he has a ring he will reach his potential in stats. Still, I don't see it happening. "Well Dressed" Amani Toomer has had a great career, but he is like 100 years old, and Burress is all banged up already. Mario Manningham has talent, but it will take a while before he can be a starter, so actually I could see this passing attack struggle much like it did during last season when it was ranked 21st overall. So, they will have to rely on their seemingly never ending supply of running backs. Last year they were the 4th best rushing attack int he NFL, and I think they will have the same kind of success. I actually really like Brandon Jacobs and would like to see what he can do if he can stay healthy for a whole season. The loss of Shockey is not that big of a deal, because youngster Kevin Boss looked great in the playoffs and could be a sleeper for the Giants this year.

Defense:
The loss of Strahan/Wilson will hurt the Giants. I think Kenny Philips is going to be a very good player, but he is a rookie and will go through his struggles. Sammy knight is a good player, but not as good as Wilson, so it will be interesting to see if the Giants can overcome it. Even without Strahan the Giants have a very strong defensive line, that will make QBs lives hell.

Overall:
A lot to live up to after their Super Bowl win last year, but they are in the hardest division in the NFC, so I think they are going to have a tough time. Some of the pieces are there, but it gong to take a year or two to get back to the NFC championship or Super Bowl. So my bold prediction is that they won't make the playoffs, and I hope you all believe I didn't just say that because I am a Pats fan.

Predicted Record: 9-7 (just missing the playoffs)

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-BMack