Mr. P Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 The Giants have released their middle linebacker and defensive captain Antonio Pierce, the defensive captain said in an e-mail this afternoon. The Giants will announced the transaction shortly. More to come. http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2010/02/ny_giants_release_linebacker_a.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Pierce has just confirmed to me in an e-mail he's been cut. http://twitter.com/NJ_Giants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 big part of our superbowl run, but needed to be done. thank you AP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Jacky just shit his pants. Thanks though AP, big part of our SB run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 "I'm doing great, feeling great," Pierce wrote. "Looking forward to endless possibilities. Loved every moment as a NY GIANT." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYG Hampton 27 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 big part of our superbowl run, but needed to be done. thank you AP Agreed, happy trails AP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 wonder who they have in mind to replace him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 No doubt about it, he'll always be a fan favorite for that 2007 run. But it's time to rebuild the Giants LB corps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYG Hampton 27 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 wonder who they have in mind to replace him? Hershel Walker? haha just joking You guys think Goff is up for the challenge? I think Goff wouldn't do too bad but the Giants will bring someone in, be it through FA or draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Hershel Walker? haha just joking You guys think Goff is up for the challenge? I think Goff wouldn't do too bad but the Giants will bring someone in, be it through FA or draft. Maybe we'll switch to a modified 3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 via @SalaryCap101 By releasing Antonio Pierce, #Giants are avoiding $4.75M due to Pierce in 2010 salary; his dead money remaining on NYG's team salary is 640K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightFire Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 via @SalaryCap101 By releasing Antonio Pierce, #Giants are avoiding $4.75M due to Pierce in 2010 salary; his dead money remaining on NYG's team salary is 640K There actually is no salary cap ramifications this year (unless they hammer out a contract which is unlikely) so it's going to be a very interesting this off season. I think there will be many overpaid players that now can easily be cut hitting the market. I know one of the ideas I've read is possibly cutting Jacobs. Pierce being dropped is hardly a surprise considering the Giants didn't seem willing to negotiate his contract before and now his injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 "They obviously wanted to move in another direction. I have no animosity," Pierce said by phone. "If anything, I’m excited about it. One thing about it – I’m at peace with it, because I know for five years I gave this organization, this city, everybody, I gave everything I had. I don’t regret anything. Any situation, even the negative with the Plaxico situation." "I talked to Coach Coughlin, I talked to Jerry Reese, I talked to as many people as I could talk to before leaving the building. I told them I have nothing but love for the Giants and I always will," Pierce said. "There’s no animosity at all. I’m very grateful. I’m very appreciative of the opportunity Ernie Accorsi gave me five years ago." "If there’s anything anybody wants to know about me, it’s that I know for a fact I left a stamp on this organization, this city, my teammates," he said. "I know I made guys better, I know they learned from me. I know I taught them lessons and I learned lessons from them. It was perfect. It maybe didn’t end the way I wanted it to end. If anything’s disappointing, it’s that. Am I angry? I’m not angry. I’m very positive about everything. I feel that my career is far from short and over. I just have to do it elsewhere." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubeck Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Very classy on the way out the door, well played AP you truly did leave an impact. Thank you for your time and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightFire Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LrGI_tyfXY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Very classy on the way out the door, well played AP you truly did leave an impact. Thank you for your time and good luck. Agreed, very classy. Much respect to the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gspotter Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 He may not be an all-time player, but he's an all-time Giant in my opinion. No matter where he goes, he's with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I dont think AP reads sportswrath so Im not going to thank him here. I dont think anyone is surprised by this move. That said, I like AP and hopefully he goes to an NFC East team so we can enjoy torchng him multiple times twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I dont think AP reads sportswrath so Im not going to thank him here. I dont think anyone is surprised by this move. That said, I like AP and hopefully he goes to an NFC East team so we can enjoy torchng him multiple times twice a year. Send him to the Eagles! ...Actually....the Dolphins seem to like ex-Giants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxRik Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I dont think AP reads sportswrath so Im not going to thank him here. I dont think anyone is surprised by this move. That said, I like AP and hopefully he goes to an NFC East team so we can enjoy torchng him multiple times twice a year. I thought you were a Dolphins fan nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeMesiS Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 You knew this was coming and yet, your still unprepared for it. Thank AP for everything...The screen play against the Greenbay Packers in the NFC championship, will alway be one of the greatest plays in NY Giants history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I thought you were a Dolphins fan nowadays. I meant AFC East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I always liked Pierce as a Giant, but he had clearly lost a step. What a class act. Tiki could have taken some notes from Antonio before HE left. Maybe he'll end up with my new team... the Buffalo Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 My thoughs: - Thank you AP for all the years you gave us. You were an integral part of our defense for so many years. - It's become clear that at least age has caught up with AP, much like any other athlete (Toomer comes to mind). The team did the right thing here as we need new talent at the position. - I don't think AP will be signed by any team... at least as a starter. Personally I think he should hang 'em up but that's only my opinion. - How the fuck does Pdboub get all the updates seconds after they're announced? I'm beginning to think pdoub works for the Giants FO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boohyah Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Thanks Anthony for everything. But dammit, 1st round draft pick -middle linebacker!!! It has to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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