Mark Ingram For The First?

Many sports analysts and journalists have consideed Mark Ingram as a viable candidate for the first-round pick for the New York Giants.  Mark Ingram, 21, is the top running back entering the draft, and the 2009 Heisman trophy winner.  He also helped lead his team to a 14-0 record to win the BCS Nation Championship.

Mark Ingram is the son of Mark Ingram Sr., who was a wide reciever drafted by the Giants with the 28 pick (first-round) in 1987.

He weighs in at 215 lbs., and is 5'9".

Usually, selecting running backs in the first round is frowned upon, becaus emany running backs can be coached into great athletes, and you can use that pick at other positions.  It's not completely false.  Both New York Giants RB's, Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw both were selecting in later rounds, with Bradshaw being selected in the 7th round of the 2007 draft.

With the Giants need in other positions such as, OL and LB, do you take a running back in the first round.  He may become a star one day.

We still don't know what's going to happen to Bradshaw, who's a free agent and Jacobs, who has been at odd with the team, coaches, and the media in New York.

Akeem Ayers The New Giant?

Speaking with BigBlueView.com, UCLA outside linebaker, Akeem Ayers believes he would be a great fit for the club.

"They have a good defense right now, especially known for their good defensive line over the years. I definitely think I would fit in."

It's a position of need for the Giants, and he played in a 4-3 system at UCLA.

Ayers runs a 4.69.  He's 6'4" and weighs 255 lbs.

What'd you think?

Giants Recieve TWO More Draft Picks!

Yesterday, the NFL announced the compensatory picks for the 2011 NFL Draft. The New York Giants received two sixth round picks, 198th and 202nd overall.

The compensatory picks are determined by a formula that was developed by the NFL Management Council. It is based on the number of free agents lost and signed the previous season, however not all free agents are covered under this formula. The formula looks at the players salaries, playing time and post-season honors. A team losing more ore better compensatory free agents is eligible to receive picks. The number of picks equals the net loss of compensatory free agents up to a maximum of four. The 32 picks supplement the draft choices in the third through seventh round this season and the placement of the picks is based on the compensatory free agents lost.

The Giants lost quarterback David Carr and defensive tackle Fred Robbins last season, which gave them their two picks. Based on the formula above, the NFL placed the Giants compensatory picks in the sixth round. Since the Giants do not have a fifth round pick, this will help them acquire players in a later round that could help them out on the field at a lesser cost.

Courtesy of Giants 101

Giants New Star - A Girl?

Giants quaterback Eli Manning and his wife, Abby, welcolmed their first child in to the world.  Ava Frances Manning.  Congrats!

Why I'm A New York Giants Fanatic!

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-03-20/nfl-fans-suffer-new-abuse-from-teams-they-love-scott-soshnick.html


Don't you just love this organization!

For those who can't click on the link, the article basically states that the Giants organization is the only club, out of 32 teams in the league that refuses to schedule a deadline for season ticket holders to renew their contracts.  The organization doesn't think it's wise that fans have to spend money on a season that might not happen.  Yes, this organization has people with big hearts and great minds!  Not surprising from a Giants organization, which was then headed by the late, great Wellington Mara, who was responsible for revenue sharing.  This kept many small town teams, like this past superbowl winner, the Green Bay Packers, afloat, against the Giants own interest.  Wellington saw that in order to keep the league as it is now, this process had to be done.  The man was ahead of his time!

On another note, the New York Jets are actually raising season ticket prices.  How...convenient!

WTF! Tiki OUT Of Retirement?!

In stunning and hilarious news, former Giants RB, Tiki Barber is coming out of retirement. The former RB, who turns 36 in this upcoming season plans to un-retire. Since he retired under contract as a Giant, he would be under the organizations thumb, and they would have the right to sign or trade or just release him (that would be interesting).

The remaining amount on his contract is reportedly $8.2 million. Sources close to the organization says they have no plan in retaining Tiki.

Being a 36 year old runnung back is not a hot commodity in the NFL. Most think their career ends in their early 20's, if they're lucky. We'll see who will take interest in him.

Note: Jeremy Shockey is reportedly signed to the Carolina Panthers. Shockey was released by the Saints this offseason, and was traded by the Giants to New Orleans after the 2007-2008 season.

Ramses Barden Needs Second 'Procedure'

Ramses Barden will need a second procedure done to "clean out" his injured leg, according to the Star-Ledger's Mike Garafolo. The wide receiver had surgery to repair a broken ankle and ligament damage after suffering a season-ending injury.

His injuries may affect his standing on the Giants wide reciever chart. If he were to be ready for training camp, which right now, it seems like he will, he may move up the depth chart. Wide reciever Steve Smith is dealing with a serous leg injury and may not be ready for training camp, and even the start of the (still up in the air) regular season.