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.

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.