Plaxico Burress to Giants, Steelers?

Apparently the gun toting wide receiver has his selection of where he wants to go whittled down to 2 teams, The Steelers and the Giants.

I'm not a big fan of Plaxico and don't really want him, but if he comes to the Steelers he can't hurt. At the end of the day he's 6-5 and would be a huge target for Ben in redzone situations.

He spent 5 years in Pittsburgh before the Giants so who knows, it could work, but I don't see him getting more than 600 yards.

I'm going to ignore this, but if Plaxico came back home, I guess I would be alright with it.

Well, Thats David Tyree For You

That's David Tyree saying he would give up "the catch" if it meant ending all gay marriage.

Yup, people feel that strongly about this type of stuff. I don't get it, what am I missing that people care this much that 2 people that have no relevance to you and your daily life want to get married? I can't even go off calling him an asshole, scumbag, etc, because his ignorance is already doing enough damage to him.

With The 19th Pick In the NFL Draft The New York Giants Select....

DP's Pick:
Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

I wanted to pick Pouncey here but I really want the Steelers to draft him so I went on to the next best lineman in Castonzo. I'm not going to try and act like I know what lineman do but he's big at 6'7 and he can play multiple line positions. So it seems like a fit.

I missed yesterday's pick so I'm predicting the Chargers select Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa.

BMack's Pick:
Mike Pouncey, OL, Florida

Fits the Giants perfectly, and should be able to help out the run game. He is the best offensive lineman in the draft and getting him with the 19th overall pick is a steal, which the Giants should certainly be excited about. Pouncey has never missed a game due to injury, and if he is anything like his brother should be very productive.

Rodgers Cleared To Play

"Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he has passed all concussion-related tests and has been cleared to return by both team physician Dr. John Gray and an independent neurologist, ESPNMilwaukee.com reported Tuesday (ESPN)."

This is huge news for Packers' fans. The Packers face a must win against the Giants this week. The only way the Packers can make the playoffs now that the Bears have won the division is to jump the Giants for the final Wild Card spot.

The good news is that the Packers do have the tie breaker with Tampa Bay (the other team trying to get in the playoffs). I think there is a good chance that the Packers beat the Giants this week. The Giants are coming off one of the most demoralizing losses I have ever seen. The Packers should be able to expose their defensive backfield, and their pass rush could cause ShEli to throw some more picks.

Oh by the way, rumor has it Rodgers is banging Erin Andrews.

Giants Lose Steve Smith For Year

"The New York Giants have suffered yet another massive blow as wide receiver Steve Smith will undergo season-ending knee surgery. Smith underwent an MRI to his left knee on Tuesday and the team announced he suffered an articular cartilage injury to his knee when he was awkwardly tackled from behind in the Vikings game on Monday (ESPN)."

Smith had somewhat a down year after breaking out in 2009 in which he had 1220 receiving yards, and 7 TDs. In 2010 he only had 529 receiving yards and 3 TDs. Still, with Mario Manningham already banged up with a hip injury this could hurt the Giants. I think they could be OK, as they have decently deep WR core, and a very solid running game, but with Eli throwing picks every game maybe this will be the final piece to sink their season.

I have to admit I hate Steve Smith, and not just this one, but the one of Carolina too, because DP thought it would be funny to have not one, but two Steve Smith's, and as you might have guessed it didn't work out too well.

Favre Streak Is Over And No One Saw It

Brett Favre's consecutive game streak finally ended last night at 297 games. It is a streak that no one will ever beat, which makes it kind of funny that no one even got to see this game.

How is an NFL game not on TV? Why couldn't the NFL Network pick up this game? I mean it seems like the logical thing to do. I guess major networks may have had rights, but even then is there anything on during Monday night that would stop them from broadcasting this game? Was it Monday night football?

No matter what it was inexcusable. I have the NFL Network, and the RedZone, and I couldn't even get the game. You have to feel for people like Beerman, who is a big Giants game, and the only way he could see any of the game was to go online and try to find it (trust me it's harder then it sounds).

Anyways, I can't say I'm too mad, because I would've probably changed the channel rather then listen to the Favre dick sucking that must have going on.

Mathias Kiwanuka Out For Season

The Giants will place defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka on injured reserve with a herniated cervical disk in his neck. This could be huge news for the Giants, because they are in a tight race in the NFC East, and Kiwanuka led the team in sacks through the first three games. He is also very versatile being able to play on the defensive line and linebacker.

This also is terrible news for Kiwanuka, because he is currently in the last year of his deal and this could really hurt his free agent value.

Holy Schnikees

2010 NFL Preview: New York Giants

2009 Record: 9-9

KEY ADDITIONS:
Deon Grant, S, Seattle
Antrel Rolle, S, Arizona
Jim Sorgi, QB, Indianapolis
Keith Bulluck, LB, Tennessee
KEY LOSSES:
C.C. Brown, S, Free agent
David Carr, QB, San Francisco
Danny Clark, LB, Houston
Kevin Dockery, CB, St. Louis
Jeff Feagles, P, Retired
Darcy Johnson, TE, St. Louis
Antonio Pierce, LB, Retired
Fred Robbins, DT, St. Louis
Aaron Rouse, S, Free agent

Offense:
I'm going to put my hatred of Eli Manning on pause for a minute, so I can try to do an unbiased preview. Eli Manning had his best statistical season by far last year. What was really a good sign is that he finally completed over 60% of his passes thanks to in large part an up and coming WR core. Steve Smith exploded last year for over 1,200 yards and 7 TDs, although I don't think he'll put those numbers up again he is a solid #1, and with Hakeem Nicks, and Mario Manningham behind him this unit should be very good once again. I question their running backs a lot though. Both Bradshaw and Jacobs are coming off surgery, and you just can't count on them to stay healthy. It could be an odd year for the Giants, because they are usually a run heavy team, but this team seems to set up better for a spread offense.

Defense:
This unit was hurt last year, so I think if they can stay healthy they will be much better. Jason Pierre-Paul and Linval Joseph were added through the draft, and should help sure up a line that could be very dangerous with a healthy Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora. The key for this team is getting to the QB, and they should be able to do that. If that wasn't enough they fixed their defensive backfield, which was flat out terrible last year by adding Antrel Rolle and Deon Grant. The one problem I have with this defense is their linebackers. Michael Boley and Clint Sintim are good pass rushers, but they need some guys who can tackle. Keith Bulluck was a nice addition, but I still have questions about their run defense.

Overall:
I really, really hate to say it, but this team (if it can stay healthy) will be really good. Maybe even good enough to win the NFC East and get a bye in the playoffs.

2010 Record: 11-5

Eli is still a fag though.

Burress' Request For Work Release Turned Down

"Former New York Giants Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress has come up short in his bid for work release during his two-year prison sentence in a gun case, a denial that could keep him behind bars until at least next spring, prison officials said Tuesday (Sportsline)."

I have to admit I thought they would give it to him. Now you have to wonder if he will be able to play next year, if Goodell decides to suspend him. I really think Goodell should let this one slide. I don't even like Burress, but 2 years in prison is enough for weapon possession. I mean the guy shot himself on top of it, cut him some slack.

Already Problems With New Meadowlands?

There is some unrest regarding the playing surface at the New Meadowlands Stadium after New York Giants wide receiver and return man Domenik Hixon tore his ACL this week following a practice at the facility.

Early reports are split on whether or not the FieldTurf surface caused, or at least contributed to, Hixon's injury. However, at least one prominent Giants official is saying there is cause for concern. "Both teams will have to get together and look at it again," Giants GM Jerry Reese said, per Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News. "We'll take another hard look at it and see if there's anything that needs to be fixed."

HAHAHA, well I fucking hate the Giants and Jets, so this is great news. I hope everyone on both teams tears their ACL. Still, this really has to suck for these two clubs, as the stadium has already cost them 1.7 billion, and now they might have to go back and redo the playing surface.

Giants Cut Antonio Pierce

Reports are coming out that the Giants have cut veteran middle linebacker Antonio Pierce. The Giants are in need of a shakeup, so this shouldn't be too surprising, and I don't expect this to be the last one either.

Could he be a fit for the Patriots?

I think he could be. The Patriots have lost a lot of veteran talent when Bruschi, Harrison retired, and Seymour/Vrabel were traded. Pierce could be a nice person to turn to and help Mayo in the middle of that 3-4 defense. Pierce isn't overly athletic, but he can be a tackling machine, which is something the Patriots have been missing. If the Patriots could sign him to a short term deal I think it might be worth it.

Chiefs Going After Weis

"Recently, there was word that Charlie Weis could become the next offensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs. While head coach Todd Haley did not comment specifically on Weis in his remarks to the Kansas City Star following the season finale on Sunday, he did allow that hiring a new offensive coordinator was in the plans.

Appearing on "Mike and Mike in the Morning", senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen indicated that Weis could land in KC "soon." How soon? Jim Trotter of Sports Illustrated relayed word from a source that Weis could be hired within the week (ESPN)."

There had been rumors that Romeo Crennel was also going to the Cheifs earlier in the week (there are now rumors he could be heading to the Giants). I think hiring both these guys is a smart move. They are both proven winners (when coordinators), and easily could get Kansas City back on track. I really wanted to see the Patriots bring these guys back, but I am not surprised at all that Pioli is making strong moves to land them...

This Weeks Addition Of "Faces OF ShEli"

Here are some pictures of the great ShEli Manning after the Giants lost to the Panthers 41-9.

Cowboys Are Going To Kill Eli Manning

Maybe the first time ever that I am actually rooting for the Cowboys...

"New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning acknowledged Thursday that the autograph on the wall of the visiting locker room at Cowboys Stadium is authentic. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bradie James considers the signature a form of taunting, much like Giants running back Brandon Jacobs postgame dance on the star at midfield after New York's 33-31 victory in the grand opening of the $1.2 billion stadium. The autograph was accompanied by the score of the game and "First win in the New Stadium."

"We won't forget that," said James, a defensive captain who ranted Wednesday about his dislike of the Giants. "It just makes for a more intense game."

Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said he "didn't think it was a great thing to do" and seemed puzzled by Manning's explanation.

"Things come back around in this league," Phillips said (ESPN)."

I hope this pissing the Cowboys off, and it really should. If Peyton Manning came into Foxboro and signed the locker room wall the Patriots would flip shit (as would any team). So, hopefully this will be the end of Eli's life...

Eli Manning Injury Update

Hmmm this sounds like a really pussy injury, but...

"Giants quarterback Eli Manning has developed a stress reaction in his right foot that could eventually lead to further injuries which might sideline him indefinitely. A person familiar with Manning's injury told the Associated Press about the latest problem Sunday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team has not officially confirmed the problem. Manning has suffered from plantar fasciitis - an injury to the band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot and inserts into the heel - since hurting the foot against Kansas City on Oct. 4. The stress reaction is not an unexpected development, but the team wants to prevent a stress fracture that could end Manning's year (Sportsline)."

Eli has been horrible of late, and I really think he is a complete fraud. It will be interesting to see if they would really bench him (I doubt it), but at this point it really can't hurt them. Eli is complete inaccurate, and just seems to put the ball up sometimes, which is costing his team. The Giants have been huge disappointments, and I would be surprised if they made the playoffs.

26 Broncos, 6 Giants

This will explain everything that happened, here are the faces of ShEli:







also here are a plethora of Brandon Marshall one handed grabs:

The Key To Beating The Giants

We all know that the NFL is a copycat league, and for one NFC team, that is terrible news. Yesterday we saw the Saints absolutely embarrass the Giants to a 48-27 victory, and we now know the blueprint on how to beat the G-MEN. The Saints did some very simple things when they were on offense. They took the TE out and replaced him with an offensive lineman, thus making the torrid Giants pass rush a mute point. Once you stop the Giants D-line, the Saints proved yesterday that the Giants secondary isn't all that great. The fact that New Orleans could easily convert 3 and 17s, should be making New York fans extremely nervous for the future. With Kenny Phillips, and Aaron Ross out it seems as if anyone could throw deep and over the middle on the Giants. With Arizona, Philly, and San Diego being the Giants next three games, I could definitely see 2 losses with those high powered offenses.

Sure you could chalk this one up as just a "bad game" but as we saw last year, once something goes wrong with the Giants, it could become a major slippery slope.

Brandon Jacobs To The Bench

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs has not had the kind of season so far that some people expected. For those of us in the fantasy world, he's been a big disappointment, tied with Tim Hightower for 26th amongst running backs in scoring. But as we noted yesterday, he's also getting a little annoyed at the somewhat unreal expectations being placed on him. Ahmad Bradshaw would likely be the man that takes the number one spot. ESPN

Brandon Jacobs sucks. He always has and he always will. For a big runningback like himself how he is managing only 3.6 yards per carry is astounding. As a Steelers fan, I witnessed Jerome Bettis be our runningback and seeing him make holes through the line and fall forward averaging 4.8 ypc. When I watch Brandon Jacobs, it makes me think that Trung Candidate was a more physical runner. If there is a weakness to this Giants team it would be the run game, but with the way Eli is playing stopping the run doesn't seem to matter either.

Eli Manning To Play Sunday?

"Eli Manning says he'll play on Sunday against the Raiders, but it might be painful, according to someone who was in the same position. Retired NFL QB Boomer Esiason battle the same injury -- a swelling of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot, known as plantar fasciitis.

Esiason told the New York Post he expects Manning to play, but, "It's probably one of the reasons I quit, because my feet were killing me. ... You get up out of bed, and if you have wood floors or you're in the bathroom on the tile, every time you put your heel on the ground it's almost like there's a knife going through the heel."

Playing with such pain, it's hard not to see Manning's performance drop off if this injury persists (ESPN)."

This makes zero sense to me. The Giants are playing the Raiders, and no offense to Raider Nation, but the Giants could win this game with an autistic kid playing QB. So, why not rest him? This is a very tough league and everyone knows there are very few "automatic wins", but this is one, and if Eli plays I think it is a big mistake...