Lughead Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 NY Giants cut Super Bowl XLII hero David Tyree by Mike Garafolo/The Star-LedgerSaturday September 05, 2009, 10:14 AM Star-Ledger file photoGiantswide receiver David Tyree, whose last catch in a meaningful game wasarguably the greatest play in Super Bowl history, has been released bythe team.The Giants have made the tough decision everyone seemed to know was coming.David Tyree, the Super Bowl XLII hero, has been released, according to his agent, Michael Clouser. "I talked to (assistant GM) Kevin Abrams thismorning and he said it was a very tough decision for the team," Clousersaid by phone minutes ago. "Like anyone else, it was a tough thing forDavid to hear. He's actually saying his goodbyes to his teammates rightnow. "He's obviously disappointed, but we're confident someone else willsee the value he brings on special teams and as a wide receiver. We'llsee how things go here in the next few days." Tyree told reporters the other day he realized his days with theteam might have been limited. He reflected on his time with the team,which he said he will always appreciate. "What a joy it was to be a part of something so great from day one,"the 2003 sixth-round pick said. "My experience here has been nothingshort of a dream. To be placed in team history and sports history,where do you go from here? "But at the same time, my love for this game hasn't died out yet andI really feel I still have something great to add onto my career andlegacy." *** The cuts are trickling in as the Giants must get down to 53 players by 6 p.m. Saturday. A surprising one I just heard is DE Maurice Evans, who has beenwaived. He was an undrafted free agent from Penn State and had a biggame in the preseason opener with a sack and forced fumble. Evans'draft stock, which was very high after he recorded 12 1/2 sacks in hissophomore season, dropped after he was suspended following marijuana-possession charges. He showed his ability against the Panthers and in camp, but it obviously wasn't enough to land him on the final roster. DT Anthony Bryant, a third-year player from Alabama, has also beencut. Like Evans, he has practice-squad eligibility so he might not betotally gone. But Evans might find himself claimed come Sundayafternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lughead Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 S Sha'reff Rashad has also been waived, but expect to see him land on the Giants' practice squad. I hope he does make it to the PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE01 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I hope he does make it to the PS And Maurice Evans too, but he'll likely be scooped up by another team. Does this mean that Moss makes it? Disgusting if thats the case. I want Tyree back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Evans is on the PS? He wont be for long unfortunately, some other team will end up picking him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 TE Michael Matthews has also been cut after playingevery game for the Giants over the past two seasons. That likely meansDarcy Johnson has been kept as the third TE with Kevin Boss and rookieTravis Beckum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2009/09/no-surprise-giants-say-good-by.html The Giants have waived QB Andre’ Woodson after he struggled all preseason long, and they’ve informed him that he’s not in their practice squad plans. However, though I haven’t confirmed it yet, several NFL sources have told me that they’ve heard QB Rhett Bomar has been waived, too. If that’s true, then the Giants will be going with only two quarterbacks on their active roster - - just like they did last season. In that case, they would likely add Bomar back to their practice squad if he clears waivers. And if he doesn’t, they’d either have to change their mind and add Woodson to their practice squad again, or claim somebody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Humm I would of thought they would keep Matthews being as he is the better blocker but I guess with the inexperience in the passing game we need all the pass catchers we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Here are two good twitters from Ralph Vacchiano and Mike Garafolo. Ralph Vacchiano Mike Garafolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 CB DeAndre Wright has been waived DE Robert Henderson,also cut To Bad Stoney Woodson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 And remember this, Boley is suspended for week one so he does not take up a roster spot. After week 1, the Giants will have to cut one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Is that a "T" Tear for Tyree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 And remember this, Boley is suspended for week one so he does not take up a roster spot. After week 1, the Giants will have to cut one more. whats our Number now? we were at 74 , 1 below the NFL allotment before Thursdays game are we at 66 now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 looks like we have 66 left this by leaving Boly in and taking Alford out So we need 13 more cuts to get to 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 From MG QB Rhett Bomar has been cut, source says. Several reports say Andre' Woodson has been cut. Do know Bomar to psquad guy if he clears Apparently OL Orrin Thompson has announced his cut on his own Facebook pg. That's what I'm told anyway LB Kenny Ingram waived. I'd imagine they'd keep him on practice squad while he bulks up and gets used to playing LB From Ralph: S Travonti Johnson is cut and could be headed to the practice squad. S Sha-reff Rashad is reportedly cut. Only three safeties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 LB Kenny Ingram DE Tommie Hill WR Bodiford WR Hagan CB Vince Anderson G/T Orrin Thompson T Cliff Louis DT Leger Douzable DT Jeremy Clark RB Wright, Dwayne RB Allen Patrick (PS) CB Travonti Johnson I believe this will be the cuts I forgot about Anthony Bryant in my math earlier so we will need just 12 more cuts not 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 LB Kenny Ingram DE Tommie Hill WR Bodiford WR Hagan CB Vince Anderson G/T Orrin Thompson T Cliff Louis DT Leger Douzable DT Jeremy Clark RB Wright, Dwayne RB Allen Patrick (PS) CB Travonti Johnson I believe this will be the cuts I forgot about Anthony Bryant in my math earlier so we will need just 12 more cuts not 13 and as I wrote that some of they players where cut I also saw Woodson and Bomar where cut MAYBE MAYBE Hagan will saty and there will be somr one else cut But I dont think so . will He be able to go to the PS if he was there lastyear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Apparently OrrinThompson's Facebook status is "cut like a Thanksgiving turkey."Bahahahaha! Way 2 take it in stride, Orrin. Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightFire Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 For a 6th round player lasting this long and making a lasting SB highlight and career game is something to be proud of. It's too bad he was injured last year because it would have been his shot to get some playing time. I guess Moss gets another year to try and do something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Mike Garafolo will be on ESPN 1050 to talk about Giants cuts soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightFire Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 A running total of the cuts (no real surprises except Matthews and maybe Bomar): 1. WR David Tyree 2. QB Andre’ Woodson 3. QB Rhett Bomar 4. TE Michael Matthews 5. DE Maurice Evans 6. CB DeAndre Wright 7. OL Cliff Louis 8. LB Kenny Ingram 9. DT Jeremy Clark 10. S Travonti Johnson 11. S Sha-reff Rashad 12. DE Robert Henderson 13. DT Orrin Thompson 14. S Vince Anderson 15. DT Anthony Bryant 16. WR Shaun Bodiford 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.DT Jay Alford to injured reserve 22.LB Michael Boley to suspended list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlb37 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 figure 1 of those spots at rb ( full or tail ) and possably a second figure 1 spot for hagan or moss which brings us back to LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxRik Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Here are two good twitters from Ralph Vacchiano and Mike Garafolo. Ralph Vacchiano Mike Garafolo From the comments section of Ralph V's column: who or what is a Leger Douzable? Sorry to see you go, Tyree. You'll always have a place in Giants history, and fan's hearts. Good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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