Pierce....

[coggs]

that guy, I can probably find 3 guys in my neighborhood who will be better than any LB we had last year.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by coggs

Thanks fellas, so he is not Mike Singletary (sp?) or Ray Lewis, but he is certainly better than the nightmare of LB's my squad currently employs. Maybe another Pepper Johnson? I assume not as good as a Harry Carson?

Not a superstar, but definitely a young heady player with some upside.

[azskinsfan2]

I think Pierce will be a great addition to the Giants (unfortunately). He only got the chance to play last season because Snyder kept bringing in these supposed superstar pro bowl players from other teams (Eagles) who were total busts for us. Pierce just waited for his chance and when he got he proved he could play the game and be the captain of the D. Now he's gone. I sure hope Lavar is able to play next season!!!

[MTK]

He played quite a bit in his rookie year under Marty but was buried on the depth charts until this season.

[That Guy]

you probably wont even know pierce is there... but his stats and your defense will look better because of him... of course, he'll need some help so you're D doesn't totally suck, but its a first step.

[coggs]

Strahan comes back heatlhy, Gibril Wilson (who will be better than Taylor) comes back healthy, they'll be ok. My problem is I'm 29 and grew up with the LT-Banks-Pepper-Carson-Marshall Defense and expect that every year. Without a great D, my team is useless in my eyes, but time will tell.

[That Guy]

yeah, i can see how expecting LT type performances on D can lead to disappointment...