How Giants GM Reese put together a winner

A year ago today, Jerry Reese was introduced as the Giants' general manager. Within a few hours, he was off to Houston to watch college seniors practice for the East-West Shrine game.

[Wayne]

Why no mention of Ryan Grant? Traded at the start of the season, for a sixth round pick, now the man who gives a running game to the Packers.

Tell the whole story.

[WillG]

Can I point out one thing....Aaron Ross sucks...I hate it when Giant fans constantly praise this guy. He's nowhere near as good as Darelle Revis on the Jets, another CB taken in the first round. He's 160 soaking wet and never covers the opposing teams #1 receiver. Other than that, the Giants have done a pretty good job in the draft/free agency, minus Ryan Grant of course.

[Southbound]

"Built a Winner"???
Has anyone looked at their record? The Giants have peaked at the right time, that's all. I suspect it's back to earth Sunday though.

[Parcells]

now all they have to do is get rid of the coach and they can be real contenders

[President]

Why are there people from Minnesota and Kansas posting on a New York sports blog? Oh yeah, because there's nothing else to do in Minnesota and Kansas except count wood chips.

[Joe_D]

Southbound wrote:

"Built a Winner"???
Has anyone looked at their record? The Giants have peaked at the right time, that's all. I suspect it's back to earth Sunday though.

12-6 hmmmmm pretty good record to me.Beat the # 1 seed, which throttled GB

[Maalox]

Wayne wrote:

Why no mention of Ryan Grant? Traded at the start of the season, for a sixth round pick, now the man who gives a running game to the Packers.
Tell the whole story.

When you get a 6th round pick for the RB that is FIFTH on your depth chart, it's a good thing. NO ONE could see him playing this well. He looked better than Droughns in preseason but that was usually against 3rd and 4th stringers. So you cannot blame JR for trading him.

[Johnny Islander]

Let's not throw a parade for Reese just yet. Win or lose on Sunday, it was a good season for the Giants and Reese. But this roster still has more holes than a block of swiss cheese. Hopefully we can build on our success, and strengthen for next year. The schedule will get tougher.

[Johnny Islander]

Wayne wrote:

Why no mention of Ryan Grant? Traded at the start of the season, for a sixth round pick, now the man who gives a running game to the Packers.
Tell the whole story.

There is a whole separate story dedicated to Ryan Grant. And when the Giants stuff him on Sunday he won't be a second thought. Farve is who we need to worry about.

[Maalox]

WillG wrote:

Can I point out one thing....Aaron Ross sucks...I hate it when Giant fans constantly praise this guy. He's nowhere near as good as Darelle Revis on the Jets, another CB taken in the first round. He's 160 soaking wet and never covers the opposing teams #1 receiver. Other than that, the Giants have done a pretty good job in the draft/free agency, minus Ryan Grant of course.

He covers whoever is on his side. So he does cover the #1 receivers. Know what you are talking about before you post.

[hans]

Can wait for the Gmen to bury Favre. He should retire and deserves a proper burial. What better place than Lambeau Field...

[wow]

giants will beat packers 31-17

[jgindb]

This team hs achieved DESPITE Tom Coughlin and his stooges. I have never seen a team have less interaction with a coaching staff.

[jgindb]

wow wrote:

giants will beat packers 31-17

If we are to see that then Terrible Tom had better let Eli be himself and play ball.Running on 2nd and 6(Last possesion vs Dallas)wont get it done this week...

[ultimatenyg]

This team has the genuine article in Ahmad Bradshaw. If they play him major minutes this weekend they win the game... he is THAT good, and he would be totally wasted if Jacobs did not get hurt in Buffalo, forcing them to play the kid. Did you see what Ronde Barber said about him? Do you see how fast he hits the hole? He runs North South, turns a loss of two into a gain of 4, he puts us over the top. In the DAL game, before we went into the lame prevent offense at the end (which Favre roasts us in if we are not careful), Bradshaw was in for 2 series during which we score 2 TDs. GET HIM IN THERE AND WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP ALREADY. http://ultimatenyg.blogspot.com

[MinnyJohn]

Joe_D wrote:

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12-6 hmmmmm pretty good record to me.Beat the # 1 seed, which throttled GB

Yes, we're not in the playoffs, but we watch the whole league, not just our little bubble of the world. Congrats to the Giants; I think their great SB victory will have far-reaching positive effects for the entire league. Now, any team that is good enough to make the playoffs will believe that if they gel and get hot at the right time, they could win it all. That's what I'm hoping for the Vikings next year!