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CB Aaron Ross was cleared to play by the medical staff after passing the standard battery of tests required of all suspected concussion victims.
He was out on the practice field today and showed no ill effects from his collision with teammate Jason Pierre-Paul last Sunday. Ross left the game with what was thought to be a concussion and was replaced by Prince Amukamara.
RB DJ Ware was also knocked out of the WildCard game vs Atlanta. Unlike Ross, he has not been cleared to practice. He is day-to-day.
Also not practicing today: LB Mark Herzlich (ankle) and RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot).
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OK…well as long as no one was injured in the last ten minutes, I think I’m ready to unveil my final roster projection for 2011. We still have two preseason contests to go, but right around now is when the decisions start to become clear. So let’s jump right in with QB.
QB Keeping 2: In 2011, NFL teams now have the luxury of dressing 46 players on game day. This essentially means that the 3rd string QB is no longer an “emergency option.” The Giants have chosen to forgo the 3rd QB all together since 2008, and I’m not so sure that changes this season. Obviously Eli is the number 1, but he heads up a current corps of 4 talented signal callers.
David Carr (first pick ever of the Houston Texans in 2002) is my favorite to win the job, and not just because he is less expensive than the other veteran alternative. Yes he is about 2 million cheaper than Sage Rosenfels, but he is also equally talented and more versatile. Quite frankly, I expected him to win the starting job in San Francisco last year and I still think he will be a starter again in this league before he retires. Rosenfels may also be trade bait for another CB (more later).
I don’t see Ryan Perrilloux, the raw first year player out of LSU/Jacksonville State making the team despite the new accommodation on gamedays for QBs. The roster is too tight in other areas to find room for a project at a position with an established starter.
Tagged Andre Brown, DJ Ware, Eli Manning, Hakeem Nicks, jimmy kennedy, Linval Joseph, mark herzlich, Matt Dodge, Terrell Thomas, Tyler Sash, Victor Cruz |
In 2007, the Giants selected Texas CB Aaron Ross with the 20th overall pick. He had a lot of upside and a bright future as a cover guy and a returner. Four years later, Giant fans are still waiting for that potential to transform into the kinetic. All Ross has managed to do is get injured and tease the faithful, who have been sitting around envisioning what a healthy Ross might do in a blue jersey….
Ross is ready to go. He says he hasn’t felt this good since his rookie year. When asked how his health was, the 28-year-old was straight-forward:
“I’ve been doing pretty well. I came into camp in shape and I feel really good this year. I’m healthy, I’m ready to go out; I feel like my old self. I have my balance back, my speed back, so I’m ready to go.”
There were rumors earlier in the week the Giants might be shopping Ross to free up cap room, but now that the team has lost two corners in two days, those rumors have subsided.
Ross is being relied upon to produce in the secondary. He knows it, too…
“Losing Bruce Johnson was huge and then losing Prince on the second day—that’s huge as well. Like I said, team depth at corner is really important right now, especially how fast corners go down throughout the season. Losing those two guys is really big.”
Gaining a healthy Aaron Ross is big, too…(..more)
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According to Mike Garafolo of NJ.com, Aaron Ross is unwilling to play safety this season.
“I’m not willing to do safety anymore,” Ross said. “Wouldn’t entertain it.”
Ross has been played at safety in the past, to uneven results. With the drafting of Prince Amukamara, the Giants are very deep at cornerback. However, Deon Grant is a free agent, so the Giants could use some more depth at safety.
Word out of camp is that Perry Fewell expects Kenny Phillips to take a huge step forward in his second full year after recovering from knee surgery, so hopefully the need for a third safety will not be as great as last year.
Perhaps Reese and Coughlin will become tired of players like Ross calling the shots and trade the underperforming, often-injured former first round pick for a player that better fits the direction of the team. Ross is a free agent after the 2011 season.
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We sure hope so. Two years in a row the NY Giants have gotten what the franchise deems as a true play maker. No one wants to see a good player loosing playing time; however, I am pumped to see first round pick Prince Amukarmara fight for a starting spot.
In my humble opinion his game does bring a few players to mind. The 6 foot 206 lbs pound corner back reminds me of one part Sheldon Brown(Browns/Eagles) for his form tackling skills and one part Charles Woodson(Packers/Raiders) for his ability to be active around the ball and the ability to work close to the line blanketing underneath routes.
After watching some video on Prince, who could be the new No. 21 in this town, I was left with mixed emotions.
Pros:
Prince is a very fluid player and is very impressive underneath the linebackers. He comes up and actually wraps up and tackles….which is a huge plus in today’s NFL. Most corners in 2011 shy away from contact and only want the glory of an interception. On occasion most NFL corner backs might give you a shoulder. This technique is sponsored by the worst tackling corner in the league…Asante Samuel.
Prince takes great angles to the ball and showcases plenty of “giddy up” when he needs to explode through a receiver or catch a running back from behind. Looking at this athletically…he will challenge DeSean Jackson, Miles Austin, and Michael Crabtree on those underneath wheel routes.
Cons:
On video he seems to struggle a bit with big, fast, physical receivers like Calvin Johnson, Brandon Marshall’s, and Andre Johnson who can catch the ball in traffic or burn past you.
With the addition of Prince Amukarmara from Nebraska, he will challenge Giants corner back Aaron Ross for the starting nickel back position right out-of-the-gate at the first day at camp…if there is a season. If the Prince has a great camp he may even challenge Terrell Thomas for the starting right corner position.
So where does Prince fit in for Big Blue?
Terrell Thomas, who had his finest season as a pro and should have made the Pro-Bowl does lack great foot speed and explosiveness in the open field. The NFL has become obsessed with the vertical passing game and the drafting of Prince Amukarmara will make a huge difference when it comes to covering Jeremy Maclin, Dez Bryant and Greg Jennings.
If the season started today, Prince Amukarmara would be penciled in as the starting nickel back and Aaron Ross as the dime; however, I would guess that Prince will push and challenge Terrell Thomas for that right corner back position. The Giants have changed for the better.
If there is a season…the Giants defense has an interesting battle on it’s way.
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Q: What do you get when your favorite team brings in a new defensive coordinator who is known for creating a ball hawking secondary that knows how to tackle?
A: The best defensive backfield in franchise history.
The New York Giants secondary is for real. They tackle, cause fumbles, cover big time receivers, intercept the ball and for the most part (Rolle) go about their business in a true, professional way.
Rolle, Grant, Webster, Phillips and Thomas are putting up some gaudy numbers for a NY Giants team that is not known for great corner and safety play. Check this out: In the top 6 leading tacklers on the team…4 are DB’s!
- Thomas – 70 Tackles
- Boley – 67 Tackles
- Rolle – 66 Tackles
- Phillips – 58 Tackles
- Grant – 53 Tackles
This group is also flashing an impressive 13 interceptions.
So, you want more proof that Perry Fewell is the man? In 2009 the Buffalo Bills drafted Jarius Byrd in the second round. In his rookie season Byrd burst onto the scene with 9 interceptions. Since Perry Fewell left…Byrd had ZERO interceptions!
While the “Big Blue” pass rush sets the tempo for the game…the NY Giants DBs are shutting it down in the back!
While safeties and corner backs across the NFL are being scrutinized and carefully observed for illegal helmet to helmet hits, the Giants safeties and corners have transitioned into well rounded players with an old school style.
How you ask? By using the fundamentals of the game and showing the world they know how to tackle. Including quarterbacks!
This past week, Antrel Rolle, Kenny Philips and Deon Grant showed the world why the New York Giant defense gets the “Most Improved” award in 2010. The 3 safeties combined for 11 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 QB hit, 2 pass defended.
The corners are no slouches either. Thomas, Webster & Ross threw in 9 tackles & 2 Pass defended. The secondary is a breath of fresh air and have done a good job covering some great receivers including : Roy Williams, Dez Bryant, Steve Smith, Pierre Garcon, Austin Collie, Devin Hester, Miles Austin and more.
While there is always room to approve against the likes of Andre Johnson, Jason Witten and Reggie Wayne, we can all agree that Perry Fewell has done a great job with this secondary.
Now you know that it’s not always about laying the wood to rich, pampered, wide receivers.
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Unprepared, understaffed, under-pressure and uncertain this NY Giants team has what it takes. Now, I love a year when the NY Giants are flying below the radar. I love a year when the “big mouth” Jets are telling the world how great they are; however, 2010 is starting to concern the Big Blue.
Injuries – 5 players key players came into camp recovering from recent surgery and at least 10 more have been injured this camp. The offensive line is fragmented and the 2nd team defensive backs look, well….overwhelmed!
Tagged Adrian Tracy, Antrel Rolle, Jeff Garcia, Jeremy Shockey, Jonathan Goff, Keith Bulluck, Kerry Collins, Perry Fewell |
Giants’ S Antrel Rolle had a similar injury to Aaron Ross‘ (plantar fasciitis) last year when he was a member of the Arizona Cardinals. He poke about the management and healing process of such an injury.
Q: You played through a plantar fascia injury last year, correct?
A: Yes.
Q: Aaron Ross is going through the same thing right now:
A: Actually, his is a little bit different than mine. He has plantar fasciitis, which is a partial tear. I tore my plantar fascia completely. To tear it completely is actually better than to tear it partially. Once you tear it completely, it kind of takes care of itself and it doesn’t matter. Just depends on how much pain you can play on.
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According to SNY contributor Mike Garafolo, Giants CB Aaron Ross (plantar fasciitis) has a boot on his foot and will miss the remainder of the preseason. Coach Tom Coughlin told reporters that Ross will be in a boot/cast for the next ten days.
Ralph Vacchiano of the NY Daily News reported that there was no ligament tear in Ross’ foot.
No word on a time frame for when Ross might return to action
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