Bye Bye Bennett

Free Agency Day 1

 

Well day one of free agency is pretty much wrapped up at this point, and to be honest, I am pissed. If you have read this blog before, you know how much I like Martellus Bennett. From day one, I knew he was going to make an impact. He is a freak athlete that just needed the opportunity to get on the field. 55 for 626 and 5 was more than enough from a "block first" TE. Now Bennett is on the Bears, agreeing to a 4 year deal. The issue with the 3 tenders, the Giants only have $1.5 mil in cap room. The Giants gave Bennett a "prove it" contract last year, he proved it, he's gone.

 

 Mike Pope the TE coach has his hands full. See the Giants drafted Adrien Robinson in the 4th round last year, and Jerry Reese stated that he is the JPP of tight ends, he just needed to learn the offense. Or will the Giants draft another TE? I've seen a few mocks that have them drafting Zach Ertz out of Stanford. Don't hold your breath on that, unless Reese sees that he is the next Jimmy Graham.

 

Other notes:

Dannell Ellerbe went to the Dolphins after winning the Superbowl with the Ravens last year. He would have been a real nice fit with the Giants in the middle of that defense. Young, and proved he could play after becoming the starter last year for BMore.

 

Skins released Deangelo Hall. The guy is a Giants killer and they have shown interest in picking him up. This point in his career however, they will have to put him on the inside, which would be a huge upgrade for the secondary.

 

Ryan Torain was resigned, just adds depth to the runningback corps.

UPDATE:

Deal for Martellus Bennett -- four-year, $20 million.

Aaron Ross is back after being with Jacksonville last year.  30 yeras old. Started 9 of the 14 games he played in with the Jags, will be in his own reality show with his wife the olympic star. If there is no DHall/draftpick/pickup, its Ross vs Hosley for the slot corner.