Jerry Reese Speaks (With Forked Tongue)
GM Addresses Personnel Issues With Media 
Jerry Reese spoke candidly, but guardedly, with the media yesterday. As usual he had a lot to say, and, as usual, most of what he said can be dismissed.
Reese has a history of playing situations close to the vest. Yesterday, he downplayed the Giants’ immediate needs at linebacker.
“We have Gerris Wilkinson, Clint Sintim, Jon Goff, Bryan Kehl. We have some guys on the roster right now we hope will step up….. but we’ll continue to look for that position in free agency and the draft.”
Translation: we’re keeping all our options open….don’t be surprised if we look elsewhere in the first round and grab a LB later in the draft. My take: if Rolando McClain is there, Reese is taking him. Last year, Reese said he was content with the young talent he had at receiver , but then he drafted Hakeem Nicks, Ramses Barden and Travis Beckum in the first several rounds.
Reese also claimed that Osi Umenyiora would be a play a big role in the Giants’ future.
“Osi and I had some good conversations. I expect Osi to be back and be a huge part of what we’re doing.”
Translation: Osi is on the verge of becoming expendable unless he straightens out pronto. My take: if someone approaches Reese with an offer he can’t refuse, he won’t. Osi has openly criticized the team. That’s an unforgivable sin in East Rutherford. The last player to do that (Jeremy Shockey) was shipped out to the highest bidder.
Reese got down to doing some straight talking as well. He said Kenny Phillips “looks good” and “He feels like he can start running right now….but we’re taking him slow. We don’t want him to have any setbacks.”
The GM was also impressed by newly signed punter, Jy Bond, who punted with both legs. “First time I’ve ever seen it. I thought he was just messing around. I said ‘Is this guy kidding?’ He kicks with his left foot on the pooch punts and he kicks with his right foot when he spirals the thing. He’s different, but he’s got a powerful leg. We’ll see what he can do.”
