TE Jeremy Shockey Needs A New Home

Former Giants draft TE, Jeremy Shockey, was released from the New Orleans Saints Tuesday.  The former Giants 1st round-pick was traded during the 2008, after the New York Giants won Superbowl 42.

The now former Saints tight-end suffered a leg injury this past season, and had a career low in receptions and yards.  Jeremy, 30, believes that the next team that acquires him would be getting a "steal."

We will see what the future holds for the two-time superbowl winning tight-end.  One things for certain, Jeremy most likely will NOT be in a Giants uniform again.  There is way too many burnt bridges between him and the organization and fans.

Super Bowls in the Aughts: NFC Stands for Democracy, AFC for Tradition

I thought this article was interesting about the difference between the NFC and the AFC.

Feb 6 2011, 4:48 PM ET By Chris Good

FACT: Over the past 10 years, the NFC has sent 10 different teams to the Super Bowl. The AFC has sent just four.

As it turns out, if you're an AFC team with a quarterback other than Ben Roethlisberger, Tom Brady, or Peyton Manning, you probably didn't go to the Super Bowl in the last decade. Sorry.

Here's a list of the past 10 Super Bowl matchups:

2002 - St. Louis Rams (NFC) vs. New England Patriots (AFC)
2003 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC) vs. Oakland Raiders (AFC)
2004 - Carolina Panthers (NFC) vs. New England Patriots (AFC)
2005 - Philadelphia Eagles (NFC) vs. New England Patriots (AFC)
2006 - Seattle Seahawks (NFC) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC)
2007- Chicago Bears (NFC) vs. Indianapolis Colts (AFC)
2008 - New York Giants (NFC) vs. New England Patriots (AFC)
2009 - Arizona Cardinals (NFC) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC)
2010 - New Orleans Saints (NFC) vs. Indianapolis Colts (AFC)
2011 - Green Bay Packers (NFC) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC)

This can only mean one thing: Where the AFC stands for continuity and tradition, the NFC stands for democracy.

Much of this has to do with the continued dominance of the New England Patriots, which have lent a distinctly thoroughbred, patrician flavor to the AFC in recent years. Rag-tag underdogs they are not. This year's AFC champion, the Pittsburgh Steelers, are a working-class team that carries a more blue-collar historicity. They have the most Super Bowl wins of any NFL franchise, and for generations they've been run by the Rooney family, which has upheld the same tradition for decades.

The NFC, meanwhile, has sent to the Super Bowl such woebegone, abysmal franchises as Tampa Bay, Arizona, Carolina, and the recently resurgent New Orleans. It's a veritable land of opportunity. If Don King promoted football, he wouldn't say "Only in America!" He'd say, "Only in the NFC!"

While this year's NFC champions, the Green Bay Packers, have a rich tradition of their own, including five Super Bowl appearances, they're the new face in today's game. They haven't played in a Super Bowl since losing to the Denver Broncos in 1998.

This NFC/AFC discrepancy in the aughts speaks to a common conundrum: Do you root for history, tradition, and greatness in the making, or for the underdog and the upset?

It's perhaps the central question for any fan. The NFL's two conferences have, for the past ten years, fallen on completely opposite sides.

So, if you're having trouble deciding whom to root for in today's Super Bowl--if you are, say, annoyed by foam cheeseheads but also skeptical of Ben Roethlisberger's self-affirmed transformation from dirtbag to standup guy--consider basing your decision on these recent trends and rooting for the league, not the team.

If you're into democracy, equal opportunity, and everyone getting a shot, then the NFC is for you. Go Pack. If you like history, tradition, and the accrual of multiple rings, the AFC's your conference. Break out your Terrible Towel.

Perry NOT New Titans Coach

Giants Defensive Coordinator, Perry Fewell, who interviewed for the head coaching job for the Tennessee Titans, did not get it.  That honor goes Titans former offensive coordinator, Mike Munchak.  After the long search to replace the former longest tenure head coach, Jeff Fisher, the Titans organization picked someone within the company to replace Fisher.

As a New York Giants fan, I'm not complaining.  If Perry was the Titan's new coach, who then would be our D Coordinator.  Who the hell would be left worthy for us Giants fans?  Good that we don't have to think about it.

First Giants Draft Prediction

SB Nation has the Giants, selecting 19th overall, taking Boston College offensive tackle Anthony Castonzo.

We do need an offensive tackle, along with a Center, depending on how O'hara and Seubert heal up.

Fewell Will Interview for Titans Head Coach Position

It's been a while since I've been here, but I just wanted to let you know that D Coordibator, Perry Fewell,  will interview for the coaching position recently vacated by Jeff Fisher.  Fisher was the coach for the organization and for the (now dismantled) Houston Oilers for over a decade.

Giants sign O-lineman for injured squad

The season isn't over for the league, but is for the Giants, slow news is going to happen around this time.

Giants sign an O-lineman.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Giants-sign-Ikechuku-Ndukwe.html

Kiss My Ass!

Those are the words from Head Coach Tom Coughlin:



He needed to get that off his chest after the constant media reports this season about him being fired.

Right On!

"That shows you the state of their team — that they have to cheer about us failing,"

- Barry Cofield

I found this quote and I had to stand up and applaud.  Why were Redskins fan excited that another team won, when the Giants are beating you in your own stadium?  They have nothing to cheerr for in their own team.

Here Comes Plaxico?

I thought this article was interesting concerning what the Giants may be thinking regarding Plaxico coming back to the team after his two-year prison stint for shooting himself.

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Will Giants’ offseason feature return of Plaxico?

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 4, 2011, 7:09 PM EST

By the time the 2011 starts, Plaxico Burress will be a free man. Might he also be a New York Giant?
The New York Post is floating that possibility today, reporting that the imprisoned former Giants receiver could re-sign with the team after he is released from the Oneida Correctional Facility on June 6.
The story says that “there is growing support within the Giants organization to bring him back and give him a second chance,” citing General Manager Jerry Reese and co-owners Steve Tisch and John Mara as all being in favor of bringing Burress back, or at least in favor of considering it.
Giants defensive end Justin Tuck feels strongly that Burress should be brought back.
“I know that he’s paid his debt to society, and I think he’s overpaid his debt to society,” Tuck said. “Yeah, I would love to see him back. We’ve all seen how the Mike Vick situation has played out. And we all know that Plaxico is one of the most talented wide receivers to ever play this game.”
One big difference between Burress and Vick is that Vick was 29 when he signed with the Eagles after being released from prison. Burress will be 34 when the 2011 season starts. Burress may not be physically capable of coming back.
But if he is, the Giants may give him a chance.

By NBC Sports

Surgery to Line

This is a recent tweet from "Inside Football's" Patricia Traina concerning Rich Seubert's surgery after his injury to his knee last Sunday versus the Redskins.

Hope he's healthy next year.  He was having a great season this year.