This is the second injury to occur in the Giants defensive backfield in the past week, as cornerback Bruce Johnson ruptured his Achilles on Thursday and since has been released by the team. The Giants will now be thin at the position behind starters Corey Webster and Terrell Thomas, and reserve Aaron Ross.
This is just another blow in a tumultuous offseason where the Giants have been relatively quiet as both their in town rival Jets, and their division rival Eagles have been pro active by adding free agents to bolster their already proven rosters.
The Giants failed to add WR Plaxico Burress who was recently released from prison, and also saw their standout tight end Kevin Boss sign with the Oakland Raiders. With the usually reliable Steve Smith coming off major surgery, the Giants receiving core also lacks depth behind studs Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham.
Giants fans can't be happy with the way the offseason has gone with the injuries, lack of free agent signings, and the ongoing contract disputes with Osi Umenyora. As a Giants fan myself, I try to have faith in General Manager Jerry Reese as he has done well in the past, but this season already seems like it's going to be a long one for Big Blue.
I think losing Boss is a bigger deal than not signing Burress. Boss was great for the offense and for Eli while i highly doubt the inmate will do anything productive this year, if you remember he has already sat out two practices because of his ankle. Osi should just shut up and play the game, players these days want a raise every time they do anything productive but always keep their mouths shut when they suck. That being said, i do not see the playoffs this year for big blue and we will be searching for a new coach next year. Good day.
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