Kenny To Philly

Kenny Phillips Off to Philly

The recently oft-injured Kenny Phillips has decided to join the Giants' heated rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. His contract is going to be something like LaRon Landry signed with the Jets last season, a "prove it" contract, to see if the player can remain healthy throughout the year. It seemed like there was little interest to have Kenny on the Giants from both parties. Last season Perry Fewell wasn't even sure how to get him on the field when he came back from injury, and Kenny sidestepped questions about wanting to return after his contract was up. 

Although he has been injured recently, he brings a the Giants defense to another level. His intensity and ability not only helps the secondary, but brings the whole defense together. When Phillips played (09-12)  they were 28-13, when he didn't they were 12-15. Coincidence? I think not. However, I believe we have the safety depth we need to replace him. Is Stevie Brown just as good as a pure safety? No, but we also have my boy Will Hill, just signed Aaron Ross back who has experience at the position, also Terrell Thomas who may be switched to safety to protect his knee. 

Another safety depth booster will come in the form of Ryan Mundy. Remember last year when Stevie Brown was signed? I don't either, I had no idea who he was or why he was on the team. 8 INTs later, Reese seems to have found another gem. Will it be the same with the 28 year old Mundy? He's played in all 16 games in the past 4 seasons for the Steelers. Rarely started, but made 39 tackles last season. Start him on special teams like Brown, and see what happens.

Keith Rivers was resigned for another year. So injury prone, its upsetting. Guy has freakish ability, just has never been able to stay on the field. If he can stay healthy, he can be a starter on this team, especially at strong side or middle.

Yesterday the Giants signed kicked Josh Brown. Gives us more power and range from the kicker position. Tynes is all but gone, thanks for the HUGE NFC Championship kicks.