Goliath

So what's it gonna be?

I hope we get Cromart and Scott

Interesting...

Man, we haven't spoken in a while. He got pissed when I said that Deron Williams would be better than Chris Paul.

So while we're waiting for Barens, what does everyone think of my Giants mock?

What was Frank's old username?

"The Next Ronnie Lott" Barens is on the MB I see I think he's gonna go for Vince Young or Jay Cutler

So what's Osi's pick?

:worshippy:

Yeah

Osi's time is almost up

Okley dookley

I already know who I'm gonna pick

Hey Money, if everyone picks on schedule, can I post my pick before the day is over?

Devils suck, Rangers OWN

I already have my draft plan (but that can change)

C-MART

Yeehaw

Embarrassment What? OWNED

If he's healthy, he's a threat. A million a year isn't unreasonable

Don't count me out SD Chargers

No thank you

William Peterson will not be a Giant come September IMO

Good deal for both

Saturday, March 18, 2006 News and Rumors for 3/18/06 Filed under: Giants 101— Dan Benton @ 8:50 pm Once again, as I’ve done recently, I want to inform all of you who read Giants 101 that I am not an insider. I have friends from across the sports world who give me tidbits of information when they can. Sometimes things change, or I am misinformed. It happens. A lot of the time I get very good and valuable information. I was going to wait until tomorrow morning to post this information, but so much is going on this evening I’m afraid if I wait any longer it will be old news. Like the last time — I will break it down between news and rumors. News/Stories: - The new CBA has raised minimum salaries by $40,000 for every player. - Here is a great article about Sam Madison that has me very optimistic about him next season. - Will Allen visited the Saints this past Wednesday. He has also visited the Seahawks and Chiefs. - The Giants are still trying to re-sign free agent WRTim Carter. Rumors: First I want to say this has become very tricky. At this point there are a lot of conflicting reports. At the same time, I have been e-mailed by a source that will remain nameless who has asked me nicely to remove most (almost all) of my Lavar Arrington posts. Lucky for me, I am a BLOGGER and not a journalist. Therefor.. They will remain. - There is word that Luke Petitgout is being shopped around by the New York Giants. One possible suitor would be the Buffalo Bills who are searching for an offensive tackle. On top of that, line coach Jim McNally is a huge fan of Lukes and may push the Bills to the pull the trigger on any trade proposal that may come up. (Texans may also be interested, but for nothing more than a 4th round pick.) Since the Giants are unable to cut (they would take a huge hit with nothing in return) Luke and his salary will only increase next season, this may be their only option. They will be seeking a 2nd or 3rd round pick. - If the Giants were to receive a second round pick for Luke, it’s likely they will spin it off, along with their first round pick, to move up in the draft. They would be focusing on Chad Greenway (unless Arrington is signed) or Santonio Holmes. - LB Reggie Torbor is another name brought up as possible trade bait. I personally have no idea why the Giants would want to do that. I think Torbor has a tremendous upside. However, this could be a sign of the arrival of Lavar Arrington. - I also received word that the Giants have moved some salary around. I was not informed if there were contracts restructured as previously rumored, or if the Giants managed to save some money another way. I was told they are trying to free up room for a “second big signing”. (Another sign Arrington will be in NY. I assume he will be the “first big singing”.) - There has been a lot of talk about defensive tackles. The Giants are clearly in the market for one and their interested has focused in on Sam Adams and Grady Jackson. Most recently I’ve been informed to expect Sam Adams to be signed to a one or two year deal. However, this could change quickly if a better option or a better price were to present itself. The Giants are in no rush to sign a DT at this point, and will wait out the best deal. - Finally, the update you’ve all been waiting for. Lavar Arrington. For those that didn’t know, Arrington did NOT go back to visit the Miami Dolphins. Nor has their been any follow up calls or future visited scheduled. Also, as far as San Diego goes there has been one phone call made and nothing more. Last I have been told is that the stand-off between the Giants and Arrington is over. From my various sourced I’ve been told that Arrington has been signed as early as two days ago. Some also informed me he was signed today, while others told me it will be in the near future. One thing seems to be constant in all of their reports, and that is we’ll know by Monday. At the same time, my own personal opinion is that we will not. - Over the last few days the doors to ANYTHING New York Giants have been SEALED. Getting any information at all has been like pulling teeth. The Giants organization has been extremely upset over leaks, which began last year when various things were leaked on message boards and forums including Big Blue Interactive. I’ve been told they are doing anything to shut off these leaks and may actually be holding out the news on an Arrington signing and/or other news simply until the various forum reports die down. In closing ladies and gentlemen.. As I ALWAYS say, take all of the above “rumors” for what their worth. (or with a grain of salt, whichever you prefer.) As a fan myself, I feel the need to report what I know. Listed above is everything I’ve been told throughout the day. Whether or not it’s true remains to be seen. My sources have been pretty good this season, as they were last season. Anywhere from the Mike Anderson signing to the Antonio Bryant signing. Only more time will tell what’s true and what’s false. So.. Back to waiting.