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Topic Started: Jan 18 2007, 07:44 AM (42 Views)
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Thursday, January 18, 2007

By VINNY DiTRANI
STAFF WRITER

Jerry Reese says the cupboard he inherited is by no means bare.

"Ernie [Accorsi] has left us with a strong core of players," Reese said at Tuesday's news conference introducing him as Giants general manager. "Even with all the injuries and the bad situations that happened to us this season, our team is good enough to still be playing right now."

Reese concedes there are some "hot spots" he must address if the Giants are to be playing at this time next season. Here is a preliminary look at the Giants by position, with the real "hot spots" in capital letters.

Quarterback: Maybe the time has come to put a little heat on Eli Manning. Securing a veteran intent on competing for the starting job could light a little fire under the struggling Manning. Problem is there won't be too many of those veterans available. Kerry Collins probably wants no part of returning, and it's doubtful the Eagles will let Jeff Garcia hit the market. Ditto the Chiefs with Damon Huard.

RUNNING BACK: Brandon Jacobs says he's ready to become the every-down back, but there will be a need for a companion runner. Dominic Rhodes of the Colts, Chris Brown of the Titans and Ahman Green of the Packers may be the best of the free agents, and Cal's Marshawn Lynch and Auburn's Kenny Irons might be around if the Giants think replacing Tiki Barber is worth their first-round draft pick.

Wide receiver: Amani Toomer says he should be ready for another year and Sinorice Moss should be a different player if he stays injury-free in his second season. Tim Carter isn't as bad as everyone thinks, and with Plaxico Burress as the No. 1 guy, the need here is not as great as at other positions -- although there's always room for another burner.

Tight end: Visanthe Shiancoe is a free agent, so there may be a need for a backup for Jeremy Shockey. He may already be on the roster, however, in Darcy Johnson, who spent most of the year on the practice squad.

Offensive line: Rich Seubert's ability to play center is a safeguard against losing Shaun O'Hara to free agency. Bob Whitfield won't be back, but Guy Whimper should be ready to back up the tackles. Though the Giants kept a bunch of young guards and centers around, adding a versatile Grey Ruegamer-type veteran might be a lower priority.

Defensive end: Michael Strahan's recent headlines mean he will have to play a few more years. And as long as Justin Tuck can stay healthy, this should not be an area of concern.

DEFENSIVE TACKLE: Rookie Barry Cofield did yeoman work as the nose tackle, but finally crumbled late in the year. He is better suited to play the off-tackle, where Fred Robbins excelled in 2006. A need remains for a big guy in the middle.

LINEBACKER: This is the No. 1 area of concern. Carlos Emmons can't do it anymore and LaVar Arrington's return remains iffy. Brandon Short will become a free agent and Gerris Wilkinson didn't knock too many socks off as a rookie. That leaves Antonio Pierce surrounded by a group of question marks.

The Bears' Lance Briggs and Ravens' Adalius Thomas will be high-priced free agents. New England's up-and-coming Tully Banta-Cain would be more affordable. Patrick Willis, a hard-nosed middle linebacker, is a top draft prospect. His addition could allow Pierce to shift to the weak side, where his speed would be advantageous.

CORNERBACK: Asante Samuel will become a very rich individual in the off-season, particularly if the Patriots allow him to hit the open market. Can the Giants get into a bidding war for him? With Corey Webster a big question mark, it's uncertain whether they can take another chance with a rookie such as Michigan's Leon Hall or Pitt's Darrelle Revis.

Safety: As bad as he was most of the season, Will Demps played his best ball in the last three games -- despite the one big whiff against Brian Westbrook in the playoffs. Gibril Wilson probably isn't going anywhere as a restricted free agent, and there are backups in James Butler and Jason Bell.

Kickers: Jay Feely might not be back, and replacing him with another dependable kicker would be a must. Jeff Feagles wants to play another year.

And the Giants should be on the lookout for a return man.
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Ok....

1. We MUST resign O'Hara. He's the leader of that offense right now along with Shockey (like it or not).

2. Couldn't agree more about signing a QB who wants to be the starter.

3. Dominic Rhodes in FA or my boy Lynch in the first round. You have to consider how important Tiki was to this offense...depending upon the organization's feeling on Jacobs, you can't discount taking a RB here in the first round. As I've said before, I think I'd rather go LB, but would be giddy with Lynch.

4. I don't understand how Carter isn't as bad as everyone thinks. Please jetison the latest of useless WR draft picks. And we don't need another burner (especially if we keep Carter), we need a possession receiver who shuts his mouth and plays...like Amani. I honestly think Tyree is a better WR than Carter at this point. Just hasn't had that real chance to prove it.

5. I agree on his take of the safeties. Demps had a horrible year but did play well his last 3 games. I think you have to give him another shot in hopes that the knee wasn't fully recovered last season and he'll bounce back, working off the last few games. Gibril...well, I don't know. We've had worse and like the article said, nobody will be in line to give up a high draft pick for him (RFA) so he'll be here.

6. Must, MUST, MUST spend our money on a corner this year. Nate Clements will be cheaper than Samuel, but Samuel is in his prime where Clements is going the other way a little. Must sign a FA corner, I totally agree that we can't place our bets on another corner in the draft. We need help immediately. R.W. is a good nickel, but we need another starter there. Webster is a disaster and although I think Madison had a very solid year, he won't be getting any younger.

7. I didn't realize Feely might be gone. That's enough time talking about a kicker.


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