Tag Archives: Dave Tollefson
-I’m surprised by the release of Phillip Dillard. It isn’t that I was a fan, because I wasn’t. But I was convinced that the Giants were. He was the 2nd team MLB throughout the preseason. If they had designs on cutting him, I would have expected to see more of Herzlich or Greg Jones at MLB during the 4th game. That said, had Clint Sintim remained healthy, then perhaps the Giants would have parted with Herzlich. That would have been a mistake, but at least there would be a clear cut 2nd string MLB on the roster.
-The Giants have depth issues. That isn’t news. And what will either be their key to victory or undoing this year, just may be the stockpile they have at DE. They have an A+ in that area, but Bs and Cs in others. But it is quite impressive that the 4th DE slot on the depth chart has remained a constant since mid-2007. Dave Tollefson deserves a tip of the cap.
Tagged Andre Brown, Dave Tollefson, David Carr, Domenik Hixon, Victor Cruz |
Who would have thunk it? Following a training camp riddled with injuries (let alone a 2009 campaign with a disabled list theme) The Giants have only one player ruled out due to injury for their opener.
That player of course is Phillip Dillard, a rookie linebacker who didn’t figure to see much playing time today anyway. As reported earlier, Aaron Ross is doubtful.
The Giants, for the first time in recent memory, will have to make as many as 6 healthy scratches to whittle down to 45.
Projected Scratches are as follows:
Victor Cruz: Calhoun is a gunner and Cruz isn’t. The final active receiver isn’t likely to see time on offense so special teams is the difference maker.
Dave Tollefson (blue) is likely the hardest scratch the Giants will have to make today while Mitch Petrus (white) has yet to prove himself game ready. Photo Courtesy of Photobucket
Dave Tollefson: Numbers game catches up with him here. No injuries leave no room for 9 defensive lineman. Comes down to him and Linval Joseph but the Giants are eager to get this rookie on the field for real action. Plus, Joseph is 4th DT. Tollefson is 5th DE.
Mitch Petrus: Numbers game again for Petrus. Petrus entered camp with some hype and fanfare. Some feel he is a future starter. Whatever he will be in the future, he hasn’t impressed yet in exhibition action. No need to dress him today.
Michael Johnson: Johnson missed a lot of preseason football due to injury and just barely made the squad as the 4th safety with Chad Jones unavailable. Once a promising young starter for the Giants, Johnson would have probably suited up had injuries opened some room on the 45.
Gerris Wilkinson: Like Johnson, Wilkinson barely squeaked past final cuts. The reserve linebacker is low on the depth chart and while he plays well on special teams, I don’t see Team Captain Chase Blackburn (also a special teams standout) or Bryan Kehl sitting.
Adam Koets: This is a tough call to make. Shaun O’hara is returning but will be monitoring his injury for the entire season. Koets is the backup center but Seubert is also trained for emergencies. Seubert could shift over with Shawn Andrews rotating in to LG. This one was between Koets and Beckum but I don’t see the Giants keeping Beckum out and leaving Kevin Boss as the only TE (even though they are anyway).
Tagged Adam Koets, Dave Tollefson, Michael Johnson, Mitch Petrus, Victor Cruz |
The Oakland Tribune ran a piece on Giants’ DE Dave Tollefson, whom the Giants signed off the Raiders’ practice squad in 2007……READ
Raiders’ QB JaMarcus Russell speaks out about allegations made by Boomer Esaison regarding his behavior……READ
The Raiders have loads of young, raw talent on their roster. One of the most prominent is rookie WR Louis Murphy. Here is an interview with the budding star, conducted by Kim Coyle of KPIX San Francisco.
Tagged Dave Tollefson, Oakland Raiders |
