Brandon Marshall is now looking to be traded.  He is a physically gifted receiver with a great deal of up-side but has to grow up.  Lots of bad behavior in his past including domestic violence.  He is another head case but could the Giants be interested in trading several Wide outs to Denver for him?  If he could grow up, Eli would have a magnificent target to throw to for years.

http://www.fftoday.com/stats/playerprofile.php?PlayerID=2646

What are your thoughts?

From NFL.COM

*The Giants also announced the signing of Lee Vickers, a former college defensive end who moved to tight end when he entered the NFL.

Vickers, 6-6 and 279 pounds, has played eight NFL games with two starts, all with the 2007 Baltimore Ravens. He caught two passes for four yards. The Ravens waived Vickers on Aug. 31, 2008.

“He converted to tight end and he has good hands,” Coughlin said. “I think we can get some versatility out of him as a blocker and a short-range receiver, but also on special teams. He’s pretty good in the wedge.”

Vickers entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006. He was waived on Sept. 3 and signed to the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad two weeks later. The Eagles released him on Sept. 18, 2007 and he joined Baltimore, first on the practice squad and then the active roster.

Vickers played defensive end for four seasons at North Alabama. He began his collegiate career as a pitcher at Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Ala., then transferred to North Alabama, where he was a walk-on quarterback. Vickers quickly moved to defensive end.

Vickers was a standout quarterback at Athens (Ala.) High School. He was born on March 13, 1981.

Hopefully this will allow us to convert a few 4th and ones.

Washington has released Jason Taylor as he would not restructure his deal for them.  So, do the G-Men have it in them to sign premier stand up line man / Linebacker?  They passed on JT last year but I have to believe that the Eagles would not have thrown them around like a rag doll if the LB's were a step faster and more athletic.  He can fill a hole and drop back in coverage and would kill to play on a winner.  I have no idea if the cap room is available but it sure is nice to dream...

No details but it sounds like he would like a fresh start...

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 He has been a gentleman his entire career and the NYG will miss his quiet competent leadership.  The young guys could sure use him as a role model.

I wish him well if it does not work out in NY as he deserves what ever favorable deal he can get.

If you are feeling a little down about the Giants, Bob Papa gives an extremely positive perspective on the season.

Courtesy of Giants.com

http://www.giants.com/player/ivideo-08.asp?file_300=rtmp%3A%2F%2Fcp50514.edgefcs.net%2Fondemand%2F50515%2F50515%2FPapa_Perspective%2Fpapa_09_0114.flv

Big wins against the best in the league

Players progressed in their development

No let down with Strahan and OSI being gone.

Other tid bits and some good video of memorable plays.

Enjoy

It was a great year but what a missed opportunity.  The Giants beat all 4 of the remaining teams this season in relatively convincing manner (Eagles not withstanding).  I wonder if that has ever happened before in the NFL.   

At this point, I will be rooting for the Cardinals to go to the Super Bowl as my DNA prevents me siding with the Eagles.

Hopefully we will have some competitive games this weekend.  Will more than 6 points combined be scored in Pittsburg?