Saturday’s Giants News
In addition to signing Asante Samuel, the Eagles also signed DE Chris Clemons from the Raiders to a 5-year contract. The Eagles have been quite busy and they are even interested in going after Randy Moss…so are the Cowboys. So the influx of talent in the NFC East will make it even harder to repeat. The Cowboys also have been busy, but the Redskins and the Giants have not. We will have to keep a close eye on the NFL Draft because that’s the route the G-MEN are going to take.
Mailbag for February 29, 2008 - Michael Eisen answers questions from Jints fans.
Did you Know? - Michael Eisen had a Q&A Session with Rich Seubert regarding his tenure on the Giants.
Newsday:
Giants lose Mitchell, Torbor and Wilson - By the time I wrote yesterday, we already knew that Mitchell went to Buffalo and Torbor went to Miami. Later on in the day, Gibril Wilson agreed to a 6-year deal with the Oakland Raiders worth $39 million according to Bob Glauber. Damn…that was quick.
New York Daily News:
Giants lose three from defense - Ralph Vacchiano covered the same story as Newsday.
New York Post:
WILSON, MITCHELL, AND TORBOR LEAVE JINTS - Paul Schwartz covered the same story as Newsday.
New York Times:
Giants Lose Three Players in Free Agency - The New York Times covered the same story as Newsday.
Samuel Leaves Patriots for a 6-Year Deal With the Eagles - Judy Battista reported that the Eagles ended up signing Asante Samuel as rumored. Samuel signed a 6-year deal estimated at $10 million per year. I don’t want talented people in the NFC East that aren’t part of the Big Blue Wrecking Crew. Samuel is good for a pick every other game, and now we have to face him twice a year for 6 years.
The Star-Ledger:
…but don’t rule out Wilson - Mike Garafolo stated that he believes that Sammy Knight visited the Denver Broncos and left without a contract. He also said that Eugene Wilson is still available.
Coleman gone - Mike Garafolo pointed out that Erik Coleman of the Jets has signed with the Atlanta Falcons so cross him off the list of possible candidates.
Needell: Don’t freak over losing Wilson, either
Afternoon tidbits - Mike Garafolo provided a few tidbits yesterday afternoon:
- The Giants are also interested in Trent Green as a backup QB.
- Yahoo! reported that the Giants are interested in CB Jason Webster and DE N.D. Kalu.
- Derrick Ward has not left the G-MEN yet.
