BlueInCanada Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8283a18f/article/report-wheels-are-turning-on-possible-giantsbengals-trade?module=HP11_headline_stack There are rumors worth mentioning and rumors worth ignoring. The rumor involving a possible trade of Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers heading to the Giants is now worth paying attention to. The source is the key. Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger tracked down the rumor, which started on a Giants message board. That's usually not the most reliable place for information to start. But Garafolo is one of the best reporters in the game. When he checked the story out, no one told him that he was on the wrong track. He said there is some fire to this smoke. Rivers is currently in New York and the Bengals were reportedly looking to move him after re-signing Manny Lawson last week. Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer wrote Wednesday the "wheels are turning" regarding a possible deal. We can't imagine the Giants would have to give up anything more than a late-round pick to acquire Rivers. The No. 9 pick in the 2008 Draft, Rivers started his career out strong before Hines Ward famously broke his jaw. Rivers has struggled with injuries since, but he is a talented player. It's possible the Giants could move Michael Boley to middle linebacker if the team acquires Rivers. Linebacker remains one spot the defending champions can clearly improve If this happens does that mean Goff or Blackburn are out the door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 http://www.nfl.com/n..._headline_stack If this happens does that mean Goff or Blackburn are out the door? Both Goff and Blackburn are FAs, so they might both be out the door in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 LOL. "Bongles" linebacker. It's BANGLES linebacker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 http://www.nfl.com/n..._headline_stack If this happens does that mean Goff or Blackburn are out the door? Goff was visiting the Dolphins today or yesterday. Haven't heard if there was an offer or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Sounds like a deal between the Bengals and Giants for LB Keith Rivers could get completed by the end of the day. Stay tuned https://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashTalker92 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 if a TRade is in the chit chats.. who the Giants are giving up??.... the only player we got that wants out is Osi..... so please god, please don't do this!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 if a TRade is in the chit chats.. who the Giants are giving up??.... the only player we got that wants out is Osi..... so please god, please don't do this!!!!! it, doesn't have to be a "who", it can also be a "what". probably like a 5th round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osi724dasack Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 This would be a good move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 RIvers ain't been the same guy since Ward put him out. C. Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osi724dasack Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Doesn't matter chuck, if he comes here it will be a good move for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 pretty sure that was his rookie year, he's played well since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 pretty sure that was his rookie year, he's played well since then. When on the field that is...heard he's been an injury concern for a few years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 BREAKING: Source on Giants' trade for Bengals LB Keith Rivers says, "It's going to happen. https://twitter.com/#!/MikeGarafolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 Wonder what the Giants are going to throw at the Bongles. If anything I hope it's only a 6th at most a 5th. Wonder if a player was thrown in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osi724dasack Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Boley/Rivers/Williams That's as fast Nd athletic of a LB corps a there is in the whole NFL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Boley/Rivers/Williams That's as fast Nd athletic of a LB corps a there is in the whole NFL! Isn't Rivers an outside guy? I'm not sure I like Boley at MLB. And Williams is Boley's backup. He's not taking Kiwi's job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balloonknot Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Kiwi might move back the DE with the addition of this LB and the loss of tolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Kiwi might move back the DE with the addition of this LB and the loss of tolly They're not swapping a starting LB for the #4 DE position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osi724dasack Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Isn't Rivers an outside guy? I'm not sure I like Boley at MLB. And Williams is Boley's backup. He's not taking Kiwi's job. I can see Kiwi moving back down to end, and Reese mentioned Boley playing MLB next year as a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I'd rather them move Kiwi to MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedDogs Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 pretty sure that was his rookie year, he's played well since then. He's looked good when he's played, but that's been far too rarely. He looked really good his rookie year. The good news is that his injuries are of the impact variety... its not like he has regular ligament issues, muscle strains, etc... you can get healthy from his kind of injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 from ralph v: Assuming the price isn't too high, Keith Rivers is a nice acquisition by Giants GM Jerry Reese. He's got talent (obviously, since he was the 9th overall pick in 2008) and has played reasonably well when he's been healthy. His presence gives the Giants more talent at a weak position (linebacker) and gives them options on how to deploy everyone. Maybe Boley plays the middle. Maybe Kiwi goes back to DE. Who knows? Adding talent is never bad, though. And it's probably a low-risk cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedDogs Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Isn't Rivers an outside guy? I'm not sure I like Boley at MLB. And Williams is Boley's backup. He's not taking Kiwi's job. He came into the league as a WILL... but he's also 6'2". 240+ lbs... I think Rivers looks the part of a MLB much moreso than Boley. And if there's any knock on Rivers, its his coverage, so I'm thinking he's going to be tried out in the middle. I think thats a very good gamble if all this costs is a 5th or 6th rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue25 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 with Ballard possibly out for the season, I am guessing we are looking at Fleener, maybe we will trade up to insure we get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I'd rather them move Kiwi to MLB. I wonder why this hasn't happened. I think Kiwi can do very well there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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