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Giants WR Domenik Hixon has a torn ACL and will require surgery. He will be lost for the remainder if the season
The injury came on Hixon’s TD grab on Monday night where he bobbled and then reeled in an Eli Manning bullet.
as per our Giants Insider Mike Garafolo of the Star Ledger:
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-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 |
Domenik Hixon is known for many things. He is the guy who got his knee torn up by the virgin turf during the first practice at the New Meadowlands Stadium causing him to miss the entire season. He is also known as the other party in the career-ending collision that nearly paralyzed Buffalo Bills TE Kevin Everett in 2007. Hixon was also the player the Giants turned to after Plaxico Burress shot himself in 2008.
To Giant fans, Hixon is their everyman: the guy who does the dirty jobs no one wants to do. Last night, we saw once again Hixon’s value. In an offseason where NFL fans are focused primarily on who teams are bringing in, Giant fans realized they might be a better team because of who they are getting back.
Hixon is one of those players. In 2010, his absence was glaring on both special teams and on offense. He plays three, sometimes four positions during the course of a game and last year, the Giants missed him dearly. He is their Mr. Clutch.
On special teams he plays returner and gunner. On offense, he can play slot receiver or go wide. He is invaluable at all positions. He is not afraid to cross the middle of the field, and this year, especially since the Giants lack a reliable TE, Hixon will asked to make that sacrifice again and again.
He is ready. In the Giants first preseason game vs Carolina, Hixon caught five passes for 86 yards. It appears Hixon will be attempting to help us forget Steve Smith, too….He is proud that he can come out of the gate running this year:
“I’m real excited. After I hurt my knee, this was one of my goals to be able to fight back, do a whole year of rehab and be able to play in the first preseason game. I accomplished one of my goals.”
Hopefully, he”ll accomplish the rest this season. He’s well on his way judging by last night’s performance….
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With the Giants finally taking the field tonight to take on the Carolina Panthers, any legitimate football game will come as a respite to a team and fanbase in need of a diversion.
So, this will be a good time to try and squash all of the negative energy and see what this team is made of. There is sure to be a lot of rust, as there should with any post-lockout preseason game.
With that said, here are five things to look for tonight.
1) How cohesive will the offensive line look?
With center David Baas new to the squad and with Will Beatty now firmly entrenched at left tackle (with David Diehl moving to left guard), how will the team be affected by the loss of Shaun O’Hara and Rich Seubert? Will this usually well oiled machine continue to run with its same normal consistency?
2) Who will step up in the third receiver role?
A lot of eyes will be on Victor Cruz, Domenik Hixon, Jerrel Jernigan and Devin Thomas tonight as they try to separate themselves from the pack. Hixon has the experience in the system. Cruz dazzled us last year and is a fan favorite. Jernigan is a blazing fast rookie who could open eyes. Thomas should factor in as well. So, who will shine?
3) How will Mathias Kiwanuka look at linebacker?
While his time on the field will be brief, it should be interesting to see how Kiwanuka is used and how he will adapt to the position. He’s done it before, but it’s been a while since we’ve seen what he could do.
4) How will the tight ends be utilized?
I’m sure we’ll all pine for Kevin Boss soon enough as Bear Pascoe or Travis Beckum both have their flaws that could be exposed early and often. It will be intriguing how Eli Manning uses them. As we all know, Beckum (who is banged up anyway and likely won’t play) can’t block and Pascoe can’t catch.
5) How will the Special teams look in light of the new rules?
How will kickoffs being moved up five yards matter? A lot will be also be made of the punter training camp battle between incumbent Matt Dodge and new acquisition Steve Weatherford. While Dodge has a stronger leg, Weatherford is more accurate. Tonight goes a log way on who gets the leg up (sorry for the pun) on the competition.
Tagged David BAAS, Devin Thomas, Domenik Hixon, jerrel jernigan, Mathias Kiwanuka, Victor Cruz, Will Beatty |
QB: A-
Let’s state the obvious. Eli Manning is the starter. Continuing with the obvious theme, Manning needs to improve.
I don’t want to hear one more excuse about the players around him, injuries, or any other outside factor. He is supposedly the chosen one, the franchise symbol. Yes, many of his interceptions last season bounced off receiver’s hands. Yes the run game bottomed out at times in 2009. Yes, two seasons ago he surpassed 4,000 yards in the air. It doesn’t matter. He’s being paid to be a leader. If a receiver can’t catch, teach him how. If a member of your offense is obnoxious and overbearing in the huddle/locker room, handle it.
David Carr is my favorite to win out the back up job. He is capable, a favorite among the coaching staff, and frankly cheaper than Sage Rosenfels.
I expect the Giants to keep 3 QBs this season and that job will go to Ryan Perrilloux . The team feels that they may have found a solid investment in the young QB out of LSU and would like to develop him further.
Tagged Ahmad Bradshaw, Andre Brown, Devin Thomas, Domenik Hixon, Linval Joseph, Mario Manningham, marvin austin, Steve Weatherford, Tyler Sash, Victor Cruz |
My take on the state of the Giants after the most chaotic week in league history:
First let’s talk Burress. I didn’t see him coming back to the Giants and quite frankly I was utterly stunned that he planned a visit. We all know how that ended and the former Super Bowl hero is trading in his blue jersey for a “Sexy Rexy” T-shirt.
All this does is validate the concerns I had been airing (against much opposition) over the past few months. Steve Smith is not healthy. He is not ready to start the season and likely will start the season on PUP (meaning he is ineligible to play until after WEEK 6).
I never doubted his ability, or his value to this team when healthy. But this isn’t Madden. Players don’t heal from injuries in a neat and clean timeframe determined by a computer and then return to action immediately without a hangover. The Steve Smith you know and love isn’t a lucrative contract signing away. He is physically unattainable for an undetermined amount of time. The best case scenario at this point is to let him take the field mid season if he’s physically ready. There he can be a much needed reinforcement for an offense that will likely be missing at least one playmaker because of ailment.
Therefore, there is a vacancy that needs filling at the top of the Giant’s depth chart. Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham are both talented, dynamic downfield threats that give the Giants the ability to stretch the field. Their spots at the top of the receiving corps are obviously safe (barring injury). But a possession type receiver is needed.
I project Hixon to be the 3rd receiver on the field more often than not. His primary duties are to bring the return game back to life. The biggest concern was whether or not he could return to his old form after suffering an ACL tear. Thus far in camp, he seems to be showing no lingering signs of his injury.
Tagged Ahmad Bradshaw, Domenik Hixon, Kevin Boss, Plaxico Burress, Steve Smith, Victor Cruz |
Remember those last days of school before a big vacation? Those were the days before the holidays or summer, where you reported to class but were too excited to focus on anything else but the anticipation of what was to come. Following Monday’s speculation that the lockout just may be coming to an end, an entire nation of football fans are experiencing that feeling again.
But with a return to football comes an abrupt and intensely condensed free agency period. For the Giants, many current players (on the roster in 2010) are not far from certain to return. TE Kevin Boss and HB Ahmad Bradshaw should be relatively easy to woo back into a blue jersey whenever signings are sanctioned. Equally likely is the departure of veteran DT Barry Cofield. Cofield’s talent is certainly welcome, but his price tag may just be deemed expendable due to the arrival of rookie Marvin Austin.
A handful of expected, and likely unexpected, free agent targets from other organizations are sure to hear from Jerry Reese shortly. One or more of these targets could very likely be a wide receiver.
Tagged Braylon Edwards, Derek Hagan, Domenik Hixon, Steve Smith, Victor Cruz |
Hey, lock out mates. I know you’ve missed me, so I’ll jump right in….
The rash of injuries at the receiver position in 2010 forced the Giants to bring in an almost entirely new rotation by season’s end. By January, the team had added 3 new receivers that weren’t on the roster on opening day. Two of which (Devin Thomas and Michael Clayton) were not on the roster during training camp. Add them and newly drafted WR Jerrel Jernigan to last year’s contenders and the Giants receiving corps is suddenly more crowded and complicated than ever.
So let’s compound the problem. It was during this week last year that I wrote an article discussing the limbo that Domenik Hixon found himself in. The agile and deceptively fast receiver was lost for the entire season thanks to a non-contact injury on brand new turf. He would have been a solid #2 option on many other squads in 2010. Had he been healthy, he would have been relegated to 4th string duty with the Giants as a result of their considerable depth at the position.
A year later, Hixon is healthy and has openly declared his determination to help fix the team’s lackluster return game. Unlike last season, however, Hixon will be heading into camp with a legitimate opportunity to earn significant time as a true WR. This is thanks in large part to the uncertainty surrounding Steve Smith, a player on the mend that lacks a contract.
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According to Ralph Vacchiano’s Twitter, Domenik Hixon says his knee is back at 100%, and that he is no longer limited.
This echoes Mike Garafolo’s comments that Hixon looked good in camp.
Hixon is an impact player as a kick returner and on special teams, and is a very good #4 receiver. Rotoworld.com says that Hixon is on the roster bubble due to the draft pick of Jerrel Jurnigan, but I don’t believe he’s in danger of losing a roster spot as long as he’s healthy. With all of the other question marks at receiver, Hixon’s return is great news.
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With free agency (hopefully) around the corner, the Giants will soon have to decide whether or not they want to pursue free agent Plaxico Burress. A lot of factors will go into this decision, not the least of which is the current wide receiver core. Let’s take a look:
Duke Calhoun, Michael Clayton, Derek Hagan, Jerrel Jernigan, Mario Manningham, Hakeem Nicks, Devin Thomas, Ramses Barden, Victor Cruz, Domenik Hixon, Steve Smith, Travis Beckum
Yes, I am aware that Travis Beckum was drafted as a tight end/H-back, but the Giants don’t use the H-back and he can’t cut it as a tight end. At this point, his best shot to make the team is as a slot receiver.
Tagged 2011, Devin Thomas, Domenik Hixon, Duke Calhoun, giants, Hakeem Nicks, jerrel jurnigan, Mario Manningham, michael clayton, NFL, Plaxico Burress, Ramses Barden, Steve Smith, Travis Beckum, Victor Cruz | ← Older posts
