Filling the rest of the roster holes.

That Guy · 03-12-2006, 03:48 AM

TE, LB, CB, DT, K, P

obviously we need a TE, 3 names have been mentioned. with only a 2nd round pick, i assume we'll sign someone for 1-2.5mill a year depending on skill. dan campbell would be the firsst choice, he'll be meeting with the giants and jets in the next two days though.

as for OL backup:
the cards tendered OG R wells low, so there's a chance to get a good backup (currently a starter) quality Guard for only a 6th round pick (which is truly worthless). that saves a pick, but starting OL tend to want 2+mill a year, so the only cheap answer would be a draft pick (and a late pick is very hit or miss, which we can't afford if we're really trying to make a run now).

CB/DT/P/K - ? depends on how much money is left and who's left. one of the 3 positions (CB/DT/OL) will be draftable and set with the 2nd pick. The 5ths and below aren't sure things at all, and while young punters (like koch) will go undrafted and be an upgrade over frost, there are no kickers in this draft class that look even average right now.

jahri evans (OG), joe toledo (OT), and gerrick mcpherson (CB) might slip into the 5th, so if we get a high 5th or 4th for ramsey, it'd definately be a good thing to have.

In the 6th there's very very little as far as standouts. ingel martin (QB) may be there, though right now that's not really a need. D Quillen will go undrafted (6'6" 4.5 WR) and he's worth a flyer, even if he'd only be #5 on the depth chart.

anyone else know of CBs/DTs worth considering still in FA? and no, clements and law aren't good answers, they're not nickel corners and we don't need starting CBs and their massive contracts.

tripplet looks gone, MK is gone.

SmootSmack · 03-12-2006, 03:56 AM

I know he has a bit of a history of injuries and weight problems, but I'm a bit surprised that DT Grady Jackson hasn't gotten more attention. I think he could be had for an incentive laden contract

That Guy · 03-12-2006, 04:05 AM

Giants | Team contacts Townsend's agent
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:23:58 -0800

Mike Garafolo, of the Star-Ledger, reports the New York Giants have contacted agent Peter Schaffer regarding free agent CB Deshea Townsend (Steelers). It was unclear if Townsend is planning on visiting the team soon.

Giants | Team contacts Pickett's agent
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:23:08 -0800

Mike Garafolo, of the Star-Ledger, reports the New York Giants have contacted the agent for free agent DT Ryan Pickett (Rams).

Giants | Team contacts Bernard's agent
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:21:48 -0800

Mike Garafolo, of the Star-Ledger, reports the New York Giants have contacted agent Gary Uberstine regarding free agent DT Rocky Bernard (Seahawks).

maybe we should look at everyone the giants are going after...

That Guy · 03-12-2006, 04:08 AM

what about brandon short (panther) at OLB?

mooby · 03-12-2006, 04:41 AM

i don't think brandon short would be a starter at outside linebacker. maybe we could pick up julian peterson, but i think he wants big money.

That Guy · 03-12-2006, 04:51 AM

i think julian iss really out of the price range. we expressed interest, but not as a serious bidder... these WRs could be 10mill a year between them, plus a DE and a S.

that means everyone else has to be cheap.

Arrows over NFC East · 03-12-2006, 01:44 PM

Andre Carter would be money i think. He can line up at DE or OLB. I have no idea what kind of money he wants though, 7th pick in the draft a few years ago hasn't really plyed to potential but very solid player.

That Guy · 03-12-2006, 05:37 PM

I think andre is our answer at DE, not OLB (cause he's too slow)

PWNED · 03-12-2006, 07:36 PM

where did we get this money all of a sudden? how are we going to sign draft picks?

That Guy · 03-12-2006, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PWNED

where did we get this money all of a sudden? how are we going to sign draft picks?

draft picks? what are those?

seriously, we have a 2nd rounder and a bunch of vet min picks.

new cba = re-prorate everyone over an extra year and the ability to prorate option/roster bonuses into signing bonus. plus jansen/thomas/brunell could now turn base roster into bonus money for a far greater savings than before (cause the 30% rule no longer applies and the extra year to pro-rate over).

the upper limit is close to ~26mill, though 19-20mill might be more realistic.

skinsgt · 03-12-2006, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PWNED

where did we get this money all of a sudden? how are we going to sign draft picks?

We aren't we are going to trade them away for free agents.

03-12-2006, 03:48 AM	#1
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Filling the rest of the roster holes. TE, LB, CB, DT, K, P obviously we need a TE, 3 names have been mentioned. with only a 2nd round pick, i assume we'll sign someone for 1-2.5mill a year depending on skill. dan campbell would be the firsst choice, he'll be meeting with the giants and jets in the next two days though. as for OL backup: the cards tendered OG R wells low, so there's a chance to get a good backup (currently a starter) quality Guard for only a 6th round pick (which is truly worthless). that saves a pick, but starting OL tend to want 2+mill a year, so the only cheap answer would be a draft pick (and a late pick is very hit or miss, which we can't afford if we're really trying to make a run now). CB/DT/P/K - ? depends on how much money is left and who's left. one of the 3 positions (CB/DT/OL) will be draftable and set with the 2nd pick. The 5ths and below aren't sure things at all, and while young punters (like koch) will go undrafted and be an upgrade over frost, there are no kickers in this draft class that look even average right now. jahri evans (OG), joe toledo (OT), and gerrick mcpherson (CB) might slip into the 5th, so if we get a high 5th or 4th for ramsey, it'd definately be a good thing to have. In the 6th there's very very little as far as standouts. ingel martin (QB) may be there, though right now that's not really a need. D Quillen will go undrafted (6'6" 4.5 WR) and he's worth a flyer, even if he'd only be #5 on the depth chart. anyone else know of CBs/DTs worth considering still in FA? and no, clements and law aren't good answers, they're not nickel corners and we don't need starting CBs and their massive contracts. tripplet looks gone, MK is gone.

03-12-2006, 03:56 AM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Filling the rest of the roster holes. I know he has a bit of a history of injuries and weight problems, but I'm a bit surprised that DT Grady Jackson hasn't gotten more attention. I think he could be had for an incentive laden contract __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-12-2006, 04:05 AM	#3
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Filling the rest of the roster holes. Giants \| Team contacts Townsend's agent Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:23:58 -0800 Mike Garafolo, of the Star-Ledger, reports the New York Giants have contacted agent Peter Schaffer regarding free agent CB Deshea Townsend (Steelers). It was unclear if Townsend is planning on visiting the team soon. Giants \| Team contacts Pickett's agent Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:23:08 -0800 Mike Garafolo, of the Star-Ledger, reports the New York Giants have contacted the agent for free agent DT Ryan Pickett (Rams). Giants \| Team contacts Bernard's agent Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:21:48 -0800 Mike Garafolo, of the Star-Ledger, reports the New York Giants have contacted agent Gary Uberstine regarding free agent DT Rocky Bernard (Seahawks). maybe we should look at everyone the giants are going after...

03-12-2006, 04:08 AM	#4
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Filling the rest of the roster holes. what about brandon short (panther) at OLB?

03-12-2006, 04:51 AM	#6
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Filling the rest of the roster holes. i think julian iss really out of the price range. we expressed interest, but not as a serious bidder... these WRs could be 10mill a year between them, plus a DE and a S. that means everyone else has to be cheap.

03-12-2006, 04:41 AM	#5
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	Re: Filling the rest of the roster holes. i don't think brandon short would be a starter at outside linebacker. maybe we could pick up julian peterson, but i think he wants big money. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

03-12-2006, 01:44 PM	#7
Arrows over NFC East Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 22	Re: Filling the rest of the roster holes. Andre Carter would be money i think. He can line up at DE or OLB. I have no idea what kind of money he wants though, 7th pick in the draft a few years ago hasn't really plyed to potential but very solid player.

03-12-2006, 05:37 PM	#8
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Filling the rest of the roster holes. I think andre is our answer at DE, not OLB (cause he's too slow)

03-12-2006, 07:36 PM	#9
PWNED The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ZOMGZZZ!!111 Age: 32 Posts: 1,160	Re: Filling the rest of the roster holes. where did we get this money all of a sudden? how are we going to sign draft picks? __________________ 143 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal.

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