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 Posted: March 18 2014 at 07:37 |
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Surprising to see the Giants spend like this. I like all of the signings, but it seems unlike them.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: March 17 2014 at 19:10 |
 JJLehto wrote:
Giants have signed Walter Thurmond from Seattle, very good CB! As well as kick returner who was supposedly one of the best last year, (we havn't had a good one in like 5 years now!). Supposedly eyeing Dom Rodgers-Cromartie and centers from the Pats and Broncos. I'm quite happy, overall I think the G men have made a lot of good moves, and aiming to (finally) fix their weaknesses.
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Gmen signed DRC to a five year $39 mil deal! Wow, I did not expect that. They also agreed to a one year deal with Trindon Holliday.
I'm staggered that they continue to make moves. Staggered and pleased.
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Posted: March 17 2014 at 03:49 |
Go Pack. Great to see they re-signed Shields and Quarless but Peppers? Not sure about that, he's about 46. And as for Raji, did he deserve a new contract after last season? No way. Let's hope his contract has a big "incentive" aspect to it  .
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Man With Hat
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Posted: March 17 2014 at 00:14 |
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Gmen also signed safety Quinten Demps.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: March 16 2014 at 20:49 |
JJLehto wrote:
Giants have signed Walter Thurmond from Seattle, very good CB! As well as kick returner who was supposedly one of the best last year, (we havn't had a good one in like 5 years now!). Supposedly eyeing Dom Rodgers-Cromartie and centers from the Pats and Broncos. I'm quite happy, overall I think the G men have made a lot of good moves, and aiming to (finally) fix their weaknesses.
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Wow! I heard about them trying to get DRC to join, but not the Thurmond signing. I've also read about Anthony Spencer and Mario Manningham vistiting the giants in the near future.
Crazy...I can't remember the last time the giants were this active in free agency. Good to see them trying to address the needs.
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timothy leary
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Posted: March 16 2014 at 16:36 |
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^ Yeah, if Walter can stay off the pipe
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JJLehto
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Posted: March 16 2014 at 13:02 |
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Giants have signed Walter Thurmond from Seattle, very good CB! As well as kick returner who was supposedly one of the best last year, (we havn't had a good one in like 5 years now!).
Supposedly eyeing Dom Rodgers-Cromartie and centers from the Pats and Broncos.
I'm quite happy, overall I think the G men have made a lot of good moves, and aiming to (finally) fix their weaknesses.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: March 14 2014 at 16:43 |
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Steve Smith is out at Carolina. That seems a bit surprising to me honestly, given that something must have happened behind closed doors that was enough to get him really miffed. But regardless, it looks like he'll have his pick of the Pats, Broncos (haven't they already upset the balance enough with FA? lol), and Ravens. I think Baltimore is the most logical choice because they're normally perennial SB contenders and they need another WR badly. Plus they play Carolina next season, and Smith's quote here is perfect:<span style="font-family: 'Harriet Text', Georgia, Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">I want to make sure that whatever team I go to, they’re going to get the best, in-shape 35-year-old guy they can get. If that happens to run through Bank of America Stadium, put your goggles on ’cause there’s going to be blood and guts everywhere.</span> <span style="font-family: 'Harriet Text', Georgia, Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"></span> I would be scared if I were the Panthers after hearing that lol. |
Yeah...Carolina seems to be doing free agency incorrectly.
And...the Ravens just signed Smith.
And guess who they play this year. 
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horsewithteeth11
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Posted: March 14 2014 at 16:37 |
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Looks like we picked up Dontay Moch from the Cards after they released him on waivers. Good to see that the Bungles are adding some depth to linebacker. All I remember about him is that he's fairly fast, and that we was put on IR for most of last year because of recurring migraines.
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horsewithteeth11
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Posted: March 14 2014 at 13:47 |
Steve Smith is out at Carolina. That seems a bit surprising to me honestly, given that something must have happened behind closed doors that was enough to get him really miffed. But regardless, it looks like he'll have his pick of the Pats, Broncos (haven't they already upset the balance enough with FA? lol), and Ravens. I think Baltimore is the most logical choice because they're normally perennial SB contenders and they need another WR badly. Plus they play Carolina next season, and Smith's quote here is perfect:
I want to make sure that whatever team I go to, they’re going to get the best, in-shape 35-year-old guy they can get. If that happens to run through Bank of America Stadium, put your goggles on ’cause there’s going to be blood and guts everywhere.
I would be scared if I were the Panthers after hearing that lol.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: March 14 2014 at 00:56 |
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Most definitely.
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JJLehto
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Posted: March 13 2014 at 19:05 |
Yes, good bye Justin Tuck and thank you.
Gunna be missed.
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Posted: March 13 2014 at 16:13 |
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Since this seems to be giants news central...
Justin Tuck has signed with the Raiders. 2 yr, $11 mil...which was offered to the giants to match (which they obviously declined to do). I'll miss him...but I wouldn't have paid him that much either.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: March 13 2014 at 14:03 |
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From what I understand Hillis is the best blocking RB we have (or at least had...not sure how Jennings is on that account). That raises his value a bit IMO.
And excellent news on Schwartz! I hadn't heard of him...I was just excited they were addressing the need.
Edited by Man With Hat - March 13 2014 at 14:04
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JJLehto
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Posted: March 13 2014 at 12:58 |
Well guess it doesn't really bug me as much because it's really not the most pressing of needs. I knew the name Geoff Schwartz but just looked into him, PFF had him as their highest ranked FA O lineman, and Giants got him for a good price, so I'm quite happy.
Resigning Stevie Brown was big, if he can return to 2012 form that'd be THREE good safeties. And good to have insurance in case Rolle goes back to sucking, or Will Hill can't stay out of trouble  McBride was a very solid CB, so as always Giants have made not flashy moves but overall I'm happy so far. The RB situation is screwy but eh...not too concerned. Don't get me wrong though, Hillis is a far cry from his glory years. He at least showed heart and/or strength. Our other backs are all too small or too broken. Like how it took Brandon Jacobs 5 tries I think to get that 1 yd TD, it used to take him only 3!  
Edited by JJLehto - March 13 2014 at 12:59
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horsewithteeth11
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Posted: March 13 2014 at 12:37 |
I disagree with Hills. I think there are plenty of RBs out there who can easily get you 3.4 YPG. But oh well. We'll find out.
I just don't understand why the Giants front office and scouts thought it was worthwhile to wait a year, and only get a higher price tag out of the whole thing when they could have gone much cheaper last summer.
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JJLehto
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Posted: March 13 2014 at 11:36 |
Phil beat me to it, I have no problem with Hillis per se (and he was one of the only 2 RBs to show ANY fight (or ability to break a man)) but yeah, if it all costs us our best RB Andre Brown that would really suck.
But nah not depressed, I think the Giants have made good moves overall, they usually draft well, we shall see but so far so good.
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Posted: March 13 2014 at 11:34 |
horsewithteeth11 wrote:
JJLehto wrote:
dr wu23 wrote:
Seriously.......it's over 6 months away...
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As a Giants fan, what else is there to look forward to? |
After yesterday, I would be depressed to be a Giants fan. I think signing Schwartz was a great move, but given they could have gotten Schofield and Jennings for under $2M combined easily last July. I'm not sure what they saw out of Schofield's 144 snaps last year that warrants him going from about $900,000 to $8M for 2 years. Jennings I would start questioning his age at this point (I think he's past his prime), and they're giving him almost $2M when it could have been about $630,000 last summer. And don't get me started on Peyton Hills. I think the most interesting thing yesterday was the Saints signing Jarius Byrd, because it tells me they don't expect to hold on to Jimmy Graham. They're going to have to restructure a ton of contracts to cover him in the future, plus the Falcons and Bucs got significantly better yesterday. Of course, the Saints have the same issue the Broncos had this season (lots of stars at the top, and next to nobody in terms of backups). We'll see what happens in the draft, but I think the Saints need to stay incredibly healthy to have any chance of winning another SB. |
I don't have a problem with it. Is it more then is necessary? Probably. But it's not crippling. I'm more miffed that all this RB stuff is going to most likely exclude A Brown from the roster...which is a shame.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: March 13 2014 at 11:32 |
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Wtf saints. Giving up Sproles for only a fifth round pick...and to Philadelphia?! What asshats.
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
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timothy leary
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Posted: March 13 2014 at 11:17 |
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Hate to see Golden Tate leave Seattle for Detroit. A receiver who gets yards after the catch is a valuable asset. I hope putting faith in Percy Harvin works out.
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