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This Saturday, the Giants will be squaring off against the Carolina Panthers in one of the most anticipated preseason games in Giants history, given the NFL lockout. The game will be the first for new Panthers head coach, Ron Rivera, a man who is widely touted throughout the league for his defensive prowess and knowledge of the game.
He was previously a linebackers coach with the Philadelphia Eagles and more recently, the defensive coordinator for the Bears and Chargers. It will be interesting to see how he fairs this season, along with the other new head coaches in the NFL, given the little time their teams have had to prepare as a result of the shortened offseason.
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The current locks to make the team at TE are of course Kevin Boss and Bear Pascoe. Boss, who has been an asset since his rookie year, has the toughness of Jeremy Shockey without the hubris. He also has taken his share of lumps and the nature of his position leaves him pretty nicked up by game’s end.
Boss is only a few months removed from surgery and while he is one of Eli’s favorite targets, it may be wise for the organization to retain three TEs. It is not a stretch to assume that Boss will have to miss some time this season due to injury despite his toughness and ability.
Pascoe, who will certainly be the top understudy, is also an extremely physical player. The young Pascoe is inexperienced but after starting his career in San Francisco, will have an opportunity to see significant on field time in New York.
The real quandary lies with Scott Chandler. Chandler entered camp battling Jake Ballard for the 3rd TE spot. With Ballard being waived due to a nagging injury, the slot would appear to be Chandler’s.
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Scott Chandler,
Travis Beckum |
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!
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Antrel Rolle,
Jeff Garcia,
Jeremy Shockey,
Jonathan Goff,
Keith Bulluck,
Kerry Collins,
Perry Fewell |
Shockey Hospitalized After “Seizure”
Former Giants’ All-Pro TE Jeremy Shockey was taken to the hospital yesterday after suffering what doctors are calling a “seizure”. 
Shockey, 29, was in the Saints’ weight room at their headquarters in Metarie, LA when he told teammates he felt ‘light-headed’.
“It was scary,” teammate Darren Sharper said. “We didn’t know what was going on.”
The hulking tight end appears to be OK now, although he remains hospitalized. “I am O.K.,” Shockey said via Twitter. “Thanks to everyone who has shown their concern. Don’t worry about me. I will be fine.”
Random Observations from OTAs
DE Osi Umenyiora did not participate due to a sore hip. Not that this matters, but Osi missed five games in 2006 with a strained hip flexor…
OL Guy Whimper was in with the first unit at guard – at Rich Seubert’s usual spot. This is Whimper’s last hurrah. If he craps out a guard, he’s done as a Giant….
Ramses Barden is being integrated into offense more and more. He is happy to finally be participating and he knows he has to be more aggressive on special teams if he wants to get on the field more this year.
“Anywhere they feel I can be a threat,” he said. “We did some tackling drills the other day and that dummy didn’t get back up off the ground.”
The Giants’ next OTA is next Wednesday, June 2nd.
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Let’s clear the air about all this ‘redemption’ talk before it gets legs. 
It’s being reported this week that former Giant and current Saint TE Jeremy Shockey has “a bitter taste in his mouth” about his Giants’ experience.
In the estimation of this Giants’ scribe Jeremy Shockey should have no ax to grind with the New York Giants.
His tale of deception is clearly in his own mind. To be frank, he was the architect of his own undoing here in New York. READ
The Downfall of Shockey
Shockey could not come to grips that the Giants were succeeding without him and proceeded to act like a child during and after the championship run.
Rumors began to circulate that Shockey was going to be traded. Instead of approaching the Giants for clarity, Shockey and his agent at the time (Drew Rosenhaus, who specializes in representing NFL divas), began a war of words with the Giants in the media.
Then Shockey’s refusal to participate in a limited capacity at mini-camp in 2008, caused the rift to become irreparable. His ankle was still bothering him, but GM Jerry Reese asked him to take the field, show his face.
Shockey refused, instead opting to sit and sulk in the trainer’s room resulting in a shouting match between two.
What Shockey had not realized was that this was Reese’s team, now. In past years, his tirades and unprofessional behavior were tolerated by co-owners Bob Tisch and Wellington Mara, but with the passing of those two men a few years earlier, Shockey lost his greatest allies. The Mara and Tisch heirs were not as hands-on as their fathers, which meant Reese had practically total control.
Shockey was traded to New Orleans in July of 2008 for a second and a fifth-round draft choice. (The Giants used those picks this past April to select LB Clint Sintim and QB Rhett Bomar.)
Since Shockey’s final appearance in a Giants uniform (Dec 16, 2007), the Giants have won 22 of the 28 games they have played.
The Downside of Shockey
To be fair, let’s say that Jeremy Shockey was one of the best players the Giants have ever had. He was an All-Pro as a rookie in 2002 and was named to the Pro Bowl a total of four times.
He added a swagger to the Giants offense, and combined with Plaxico Burress and Brandon Jacobs, actually threw a scare in many a defense (esp. the Eagles).
But his presence brought as many detriments as it did advantages.
He openly challenged coaches’ and executives’ decisions in the media on more than one occasion (see the Seattle road loss from a few years back).
He had no respect for Eli Manning and was a disruptive force in the huddle and on the sidelines.
He only attended mandatory meetings and workouts, opting to stay in Florida while almost all of his teammates were in New Jersey.
He missed the end of every regular season from 2003-07 with an injury.
He did not participate in any of the Giants’ Super Bowl celebrations: the parade up the Canyon of Heroes, the rally at Giants’ Stadium, or the ring ceremony at Tiffany’s.
and finally, in my favorite game of all time…..the 39-38 playoff loss to the 49ers in 2003, perhaps the best displayed case of Shockey’s downside…..
Shockey classlessly taunted the 49ers’ bench after his second reception. He tossed ice water into the stands at taunting fans behind the Giants bench, hitting a small child.
He dropped a touchdown pass in the 3rd quarter that would have been the deciding points. Instead, the Giants settled for a field goal, setting up the historic collapse.
So when you hear this redemption garbage being strewn at you by the clueless media talking heads, don’t buy it. If they can’t sell this week’s Giants-Saints game as a clash of two undefeated teams, well, you know the rest….
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Thunder and Lightning
Tight Ends Coach: Mike Pope
Offensive Coordinator: Kevin Gilbride
Tight Ends: Kevin Boss (Starter). Darcy Johnson, Michael Matthews, Martrez Milner, Lee Vickers, Travis Beckum
Overview – Mike Pope, the NFL’s dean of tight end coaching, has been handling receivers for nearly 40 years. He is the only player or coach that has participated in all four of the Giants’ Super Bowl appearances.
Over his long career Pope has developed many Pro-Bowl caliber tight ends including Mark Bavaro, Ben Coates, Rodney Holman, Steven Alexander and Jeremy Shockey. Soon they’ll be adding Kevin Boss’ name to that group. This season Pope will be asked to integrate an explosive rookie – Travis Beckum of Wisconsin – into the fold.
Kevin Boss - A fifth-round draft pick in 2007, Boss assumed full-time duties in November of that season after Jeremy Shockey broke his leg. He played flawlessly down the stretch making many a key play including a 45-yard reception in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLII.
In the beginning, Boss did not seem to be as imposing as Shockey was, but he has filled out since then. He has excellent hands and a solid YAC (yards after catch) average. Last season, Boss caught 42 passes for 502 yards and 6 TDs in 15 games.
Michael Matthews – At 6’4″, 270 this free agent pickup from Georgia Tech has been a very productive part of the Giants rushing attack as a blocker the past two seasons. With all the new faces arriving in camp this summer, Matthews will find himself fighting for a roster spot.
Darcy Johnson – Johnson was active for every game last season, and at 6’5″, 267 he showed some prowess at both receiving and blocking. He is also on the bubble and will be challenged by newcomers in camp.
Martrez Milner - Milner spent 2008 on the practice squad after being signed as a free agent. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 4th round of the 2007 draft.
Lee Vickers - Vickers is a 6’6″, 275 lb former defensive lineman turned tight end. Since 2006, he has spent time with three other franchises before the Giants signed him in March.
Travis Beckum – Taken in the third round of this year’s draft, Beckum is also a former defender turned tight end. He is an intriguing prospect, not as big (6’3″, 240) as the rest of the group, but faster – which is why it is being said that he may be used as an H-back.
The Giants don’t normally employ an H-back, so it remains to be seen how the Giants will use him. It is very possible he will be used as a slot receiver, in an attempt to get another big body into opponent’s secondaries.
Outlook - Boss is the man. He has proved that he can be a complete player. Now, it is up to Kevin Gilbride and Eli Manning to utilize his talents to their advantage. Beckum will create mismatch problems for defenses with his size and speed. Again, it is up to the coaches to dial up his number and for Eli to create a rapport with him. With all of the new talent coming to camp, the Giants may only carry three TEs, so Matthews, Johnson and the others will have to earn that other spot. Matthews has the inside lane on that right now.
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