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[E-town Giant]

The views from espn on the importance of our needs:

 

OUTSIDE LB: The jury is still out on whether Reggie Torbor will ever realize his potential. Although he has played well at times, he is inconsistent. The bigger concern is on the strong side. Carlos Emmons, who turns 33 this year, has lost a step and is coming off a season-ending pectoral injury. With unrestricted free agent Nick Greisen wanting to play inside and likely signing with another team, there isn't much depth here either. The Giants need an outside linebacker who has the speed, athletic ability and power to supplant Emmons as the starter. That would allow him to move into a backup role where he would provide quality depth.

 

WR : Plaxico Burress' first season with the Giants was the second most productive of his career and he returns as Eli Manning's go-to-receiver. There are concerns about the No. 2, however. Although Amani Toomer runs good routes and doesn't drop many passes, he isn't as explosive as he was earlier in his career and has problems consistently separating from man coverage. There is good depth here but Jamaar Taylor drops too many passes and Tim Carter is too raw to replace Toomer at this point. As a result, the Giants need a receiver who has the size, burst and athletic ability to make an immediate impact.

 

DT : Kendrick Clancy's decision to sign with Arizona makes this a far greater need. Clancy didn't make many big plays, but he was relentless and, more importantly, consistent. Although William Joseph has far more natural ability, he doesn't always play with a mean streak and has yet to realize his potential. Exasperating the loss of Clancy is the fact that Fred Robbins, who has had problems keeping his weight down, tends to wear down over the course of games. The Giants need a defensive tackle who can replace Robbins, allowing him to move into a situational run-stuffing role.

 

OFFENSIVE TACKLE: Luke Petitgout has avoided becoming a cap casualty, but he will have to compete for a starting job opposite Kareem McKenzie. Although he is a technician who plays with good intensity, Petitgout has been slowed by back pain and is having problems holding up on an island in pass protection. Bob Whitfield and Lewis Kelly provide some depth. However, Whitfield isn't an every-down player at this point of his career and Kelly's lack of strength is reason for concern. The Giants need to add a tackle who can push Petitgout for playing time.

 

RB : Few players do as much for a team as Tiki Barber does for the Giants. He is a smart, between-the-tackles runner, has the burst to break long runs and catches the ball extremely well. However, he is undersized and 31 years old. That has to raise concerns about his durability, especially since he gets so many touches. Brandon Jacobs is a powerful short-yardage runner, but he lacks the initial burst of an every-down back. The Giants need to start preparing for life after Barber and improve depth by adding a developmental back who has the tools to replace Barber when the time comes.

 

Other options: Interior offensive line and cornerback

[parlintm]

I would say that's pretty accurate.

[rico]

I would say that's pretty accurate.

it is we need alot of help this offseason and we need alot of people to step it up!

[gmenroc]

1: Outside Linebacker

2: Defensive Tackle

3: Cornerback

4: Wide Receiver

5: Linebacker (for depth)

6: Offensive Tackle

7: Running back (depth)

[Firstnten]

RB : Few players do as much for a team as Tiki Barber does for the Giants. He is a smart, between-the-tackles runner, has the burst to break long runs and catches the ball extremely well. However, he is undersized and 31 years old. That has to raise concerns about his durability, especially since he gets so many touches. Brandon Jacobs is a powerful short-yardage runner, but he lacks the initial burst of an every-down back. The Giants need to start preparing for life after Barber and improve depth by adding a developmental back who has the tools to replace Barber when the time comes.

 

this is the same garbage we have been hearing about Tiki his whole career...

 

Jacobs lack the initial burst!?

 

The only time this guy gets the ball is short yardage when the box is stacked.

 

what a stupid statement...

[James Butler]

The views from espn on the importance of our needs:

 

OUTSIDE LB: The jury is still out on whether Reggie Torbor will ever realize his potential. Although he has played well at times, he is inconsistent. The bigger concern is on the strong side. Carlos Emmons, who turns 33 this year, has lost a step and is coming off a season-ending pectoral injury. With unrestricted free agent Nick Greisen wanting to play inside and likely signing with another team, there isn't much depth here either. The Giants need an outside linebacker who has the speed, athletic ability and power to supplant Emmons as the starter. That would allow him to move into a backup role where he would provide quality depth.

 

WR : Plaxico Burress' first season with the Giants was the second most productive of his career and he returns as Eli Manning's go-to-receiver. There are concerns about the No. 2, however. Although Amani Toomer runs good routes and doesn't drop many passes, he isn't as explosive as he was earlier in his career and has problems consistently separating from man coverage. There is good depth here but Jamaar Taylor drops too many passes and Tim Carter is too raw to replace Toomer at this point. As a result, the Giants need a receiver who has the size, burst and athletic ability to make an immediate impact.

 

DT : Kendrick Clancy's decision to sign with Arizona makes this a far greater need. Clancy didn't make many big plays, but he was relentless and, more importantly, consistent. Although William Joseph has far more natural ability, he doesn't always play with a mean streak and has yet to realize his potential. Exasperating the loss of Clancy is the fact that Fred Robbins, who has had problems keeping his weight down, tends to wear down over the course of games. The Giants need a defensive tackle who can replace Robbins, allowing him to move into a situational run-stuffing role.

 

OFFENSIVE TACKLE: Luke Petitgout has avoided becoming a cap casualty, but he will have to compete for a starting job opposite Kareem McKenzie. Although he is a technician who plays with good intensity, Petitgout has been slowed by back pain and is having problems holding up on an island in pass protection. Bob Whitfield and Lewis Kelly provide some depth. However, Whitfield isn't an every-down player at this point of his career and Kelly's lack of strength is reason for concern. The Giants need to add a tackle who can push Petitgout for playing time.

 

RB : Few players do as much for a team as Tiki Barber does for the Giants. He is a smart, between-the-tackles runner, has the burst to break long runs and catches the ball extremely well. However, he is undersized and 31 years old. That has to raise concerns about his durability, especially since he gets so many touches. Brandon Jacobs is a powerful short-yardage runner, but he lacks the initial burst of an every-down back. The Giants need to start preparing for life after Barber and improve depth by adding a developmental back who has the tools to replace Barber when the time comes.

 

Other options: Interior offensive line and cornerback

 

Reggie Torbor IS NOT a ROLB/WLB. This was his first full season playing LB because the year before he came in situationally as a LB and as a DE. This year he looked much more natural and comfortable at LB. He needs to work on certain things, especially pass coverage. This guy used to play DE in college and people are making it sound like he was a highly touted LB. I think they got it mixed up when they said that Taylor drops too many passes and Carter is too raw. Tiki gains 10 more pounds of muscle and yet he is still "undersized"?! I thought I read somewhere that Brandon Jacobs had one of the fastest times in the 40 in the first 10 yards, so I don't know what they mean but lacking the initial burst.

 

That article is both right and wrong.

[Firstnten]

Reggie Torbor IS NOT a ROLB/WLB. This was his first full season playing LB because the year before he came in situationally as a LB and as a DE. This year he looked much more natural and comfortable at LB. He needs to work on certain things, especially pass coverage. This guy used to play DE in college and people are making it sound like he was a highly touted LB. I think they got it mixed up when they said that Taylor drops too many passes and Carter is too raw. Tiki gains 10 more pounds of muscle and yet he is still "undersized"?! I thought I read somewhere that Brandon Jacobs had one of the fastest times in the 40 in the first 10 yards, so I don't know what they mean but lacking the initial burst.

 

That article is both right and wrong.

If your writing art's on NY and it's your job at the very least get the positions right...

 

Grade: F