Will Be Moving...

Packin Up and Shippin Out!

To my friends, family, and whoever else has been reading the blog, I am leaving the free agent pool and signing with G-Men HQ. For me, it is a step in the right direction, a step that hopefully will lead to more opportunities down the road. Don't worry, every article I write on their site will be put onto my Facebook without hesitation. I will keep this site up but will not post on it just in case. Thanks for sticking with me for my first season, and I hope you continue to read my thoughts on gmenhq.com!!!

RAMSES II

He's BAAACK!!

Well, I mentioned in the Hynoski update that Barden and the Giants were close to a reunion, and he's back. I thought that the Hynoski injury would cause a problem with the roster situation but I guess that is not the case, yet. 

You all know I love Ramses. The guy has all the tools to be a freak on the field. 6-6 224 pounds is beast size. He proved he could play with the game vs Carolina last year where he had 9 for 138 filling in for an injured Nicks. 

Hopefully he now understands that this is his last shot. Every other team in the NFL passed on his services, and he is already down towards the bottom of the Giants depth chart. I hope this lights a fire under him and he puts up some numbers in 2013.

Hynoski Injury Update

Not Too Good.

News came back today that Henry Hynoski has sprained his MCL and has a chip fracture to the lateral plateau in his knee. Adam Schefter of ESPN however, says the MCL is torn, which is obviously worse than just a sprain. Surgery is set for Friday. 

Doctors say it is not an unrealistic goal to have him back by week one, but I doubt it will happen. Have to start looking for free agent full backs now, which is unfortunate. With the loss of Bennett, Bradshaw, and now Hynoski, the running game for the Giants has taken a huge hit in terms of blocking. 

Update on Nicks missing OTAs: Apparently he is upset about his contract too, so that's great, don't expect him there unless Eli starts paying him. 

RECENT UPDATE ON NICKS: Had nothing to do with contract situation. Apparently he was honored in the New York area Tuesday night, missed Wednesday, shouldn't be a big deal. 

Interestingly enough, Ramses Barden was back for a physical and may sign shortly. Problem with that is, there was one roster spot available, and may have to be used for Hynoski's replacement.

UPDATE ON RAMSES: See next article... 

Start Of OTAs

OTAs Have Begun.



I'll start with this:

The Giants fullback Henry Hynoski was carted off the field after the 2nd play of team drills. Apparently he banged knees with Andre Brown after receiving a handoff and had his leg rolled up on.

He went for a MRI, results are not back as of yet, I'll let you know as soon as I know.

Hakeem Nicks, who broke the 5th metatarsal bone in his foot during the 2nd OTA last year, was a no show today. Coughlin is pissed saying,  "He should be here" ... "Yeah, I sure did (expect him)."

Cruz is still being a primadonna about his contract so he was a no show as well. There were reports that they were "on the two yardline" with contract negotiations, but I guess they stalled there, much like the Giants offense as a whole.

With the two best wide receivers out, Eli gets some much needed extra work with the back of the depth chart, Randle, Murphy, Jernigan.

Jernigan will be getting a lot of slot work with the Cruz absense. A guy that needs to turn the corner quick or he may not have a spot on this team.

Still real excited about the homerun threat in Murphy.

Expecting even more out of Randle in his second year.

Paysinger, Herzlich, and Rivers were the starting linebacking corps during team. Obviously this can change, and probably will.

Only rookies that remain unsigned are Pugh and Nassib.

I'm only going to  post injuries, interesting signings, and contract talks until the preseason starts, so stay tuned...

Giants Add a Linebacker

Giants Sign Aaron Curry

The Giants brought in two free agents on Thursday for a workout, linebacker Aaron Curry and WR/Return Specialist Josh Cribbs. Both left without a contract, one came back today and signed. Aaron Curry, a 27 yearold linebacker out of Wake Forest, was drafted number 4 overall by the Seahawks in 2009. In his senior year of colllege he won the Butkus Award for being the best linebacker in the nation.

Now obviously he did not live up to the hype of being the 4th overall pick. He went from the Seahawks to the Raiders after just 2 seasons by way of a trade, a 7th round pick to be exact. Played only 13 games for the Raiders and was waived after spending practically all of last season on the physically unable to perform list (PUP).

Now, the deal is a "low-risk" one year deal, probably for the veteran minimum which is perfectly fine with me. All low risk high reward with Curry. If his knees continue to be an issue, cut him. If he lives up to the talent of a 4th overall pick? That would be ridiculous value.

Reese sees him as being a middle or strongside backer, the latter he played in college. Expected to drop 10 pounds down to 255 as well.

In college he had outstanding field vision and was quite the ball hawk. As a junior he returned 3 of his 4 interceptions for touchdowns.

With the linebacker position being a glaring hole in the Giants defense, this is a great signing. Stay healthy and the Giants may have a great linebacker on their hands.

Rookie minicamp has begun. If anything happens with that I'll post. Cruz is still doing whatever he is doing and not signing a contract.