BlueInCanada Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/2784/giants-lose-dt-alford-for-the-season Giants coach Tom Coughlin just told reporters via conference call that defensive tackle Jay Alford will miss the entire season with a torn medial collateral ligament and a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament. It's another setback for a defense that has really struggled keeping players on the field this preseason. Now we'll have to see what type of progress Chris Canty makes with his hamstring. "Jay at first was down because he really had a good spring and fall," Coughlin said. "It's a shame a young guy who has worked his tail off would have his season taken away. But at the same time it's a learning experience. And we're hoping his morale comes back up. The challenge for all players who go through this is the rehab. Based on the way he dedicated himself, I'm sure he'll be serious in his rehab." This is one of the reasons why general manager Jerry Reese brought in Rocky Bernard and Chris Canty in free agency. The defensive line (Fred Robbins, Alford, Justin Tuck) wore down last season. We'll keep our eye on this situation. Certainly not the news Giants fans wanted to hear this afternoon. Time for Canty/Bernard to step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightFire Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 FML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 you guys sound like this is the first you heard of him being hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Hopefully Canty healed nicely, sounded like he did. Canty AND Alford would not be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Dammit. He was looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 That really sucks. He worked hard with Osi all offseason and it looked like it was paying off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Big loss. Bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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