‘Bama’s McClain Has Crohn’s Disease
It was revealed at Alabama’s Pro Day today that star LB and projected high draft-pick Rolando McClain has been battling Crohn’s since high school.
According to sources, McClain did not complete his drills, leaving esrly due to illness. This is not a good sign for the Giants or any other team that was going to put their chips on McClain.
Crohn’s Disease is an incurable, but treatable, affliction of the lower intestinal tract. QB David Garrard of the Jacksonville Jaguars also suffers from Crohn’s, and he has rarely – if ever – missed time due to its effects.
Safety Still A Need
The Giants are still actively seeking some depth at safety, but are likely to steer clear of the more expensive options such as Darren Sharper. Look for them to draft a safety in the early rounds. One in particular is intriguing – Nate Allen of South Florida. Again, Gibril Wilson is a free agent. He may end up back here because the Giants recently cut Aaron Rouse and Kenny Phillips may be slow to return….Don’t forget, the Giants still have some latitude at safety even before the draft. Sha’reff Rashad, a second-year man out of Central Florida and Vince Anderson – the “tweener” they found on Manic Monday after last year’s draft – are still Giants.
Free Agent Notes
The Giants have been fairly active compared to some other teams. They added two key pieces very quickly – a safety and a backup QB. There is more room for improvement, but free agency might not be the way to go. Some suggested there would be a flurry of trades, but thus far, trades have few and far between…
DT Fred Robbins signed with the Rams yesterday. QB David Carr has agreed to become a 49er. Along with Rouse, the Giants cut LB London Fryar this week. ….
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With the 15th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft the New York Giants select ……..Sean Weatherspoon.
I guess the Giants can Draft Mclain in the second round or maybe the third round.
Well I have been reading and it seems teams are not worried. He also ran a solid time and looked good in the drills.
He ran a 4.6 and 4.7 40.
Aaaah, It’ll just make him meaner.
Seriousely though, I’d just be concerned about the effect of drugs.
You know, I was thinking, if the Giants were to go with BPA, I would really like them to go with CJ Spiller. He could give philly nightmares.