Loading ...Over the last 24-48 hours, everything regarding Antrel Rolle has been discussed at great length. Is he poor in coverage? Did he just play well in his contract year? And will his lack of leadership be relevant when he takes the field?
Some of the questions were both easy to answer and ignore. However, the one I was really interested in was the latter. What kind of leader, if any, is Rolle?
Well, after his first conference call with the media, many Giants beat writers came away highly impressed with Rolle.
“Very impressed with Rolle. Reminds me a lot of [Antonio Pierce] and has that swagger that was missing from the defense last year,” Pat Traina of Inside Football wrote.
From the sounds of it, thoughts of Rolle’s inability to lead were greatly exaggerated. And his confidence and determination seem to back that up.
“[Kenny Phillips and I will be] the best in the league,” Rolle said. “Hands down”
Rolle also talked about his big hit on Kevin Boss from this past season.
“Not going to be strange at all. We’re all men. Wasn’t intentional; was coming to make a statement,” he added. “When I’m on the field I show no pity for the next man. I’m definitely a head hunter. I want to make sure my presence is felt.”
Rolle also said he plans to travel to Miami to help Phillips rehabs. Claims he “won’t leave his side.”
Finally, the Giants’ newest safety said Arizona was willing to match any offer New York made, but that Big Blue “felt like home”…similar to the way he felt about Miami in college.
Quotes:
Kevin Boss on Antrel Rolle:
“Very excited to hear about the signing of A. Rolle…glad he is on my team now!”
Tom Coughlin:
“The idea that this is associated with the Kenny Phillips situation is incorrect.”
Other Notes:
- The Giants have waived defensive backs Aaron Rouse and Londen Fryar.
- Should David Carr eventually sign with the San Francisco 49ers, Jeff Garcia could be a likely candidate to replace him. WFAN is reporting that the former Eagle is on a very short list of backup quarterbacks the Giants are considering taking a look into.
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I love what im hearing so far from rolle.. i cant wait to see him in playing in blue.. and i wouldnt mind jeff garcia as the back up to eli.. anyone who can step in and play god forbid anything were to happen is fine wit me
I love to see us sign Jeff Garcia’s hot wife… I mean Jeff Garcia.
haha she is extremely hot thats just an added bonus to see her at the game
What does Coughlin mean about Kenny Phillips?
Tom Coughlin on the Rolle signing: “The idea that this is associated with the Kenny Phillips situation is incorrect.”
the signing of rolle has nothing to do with phillips injury (hes not a replacement)
He’s just easing the minds of people who are thinking “Wow, we spent all that money on a safety. Kenny Phillips must be really hurt!”
I won’t be around to defend or discuss what I am about to say, bit I want to share it anyway.
If I weer in charge, this is what I’d do/have done:
- Cut CC Brown instead of Rouse.
- Sign Morrison and give up the third if that’s all it took.
- Sign a backup QB like Garcia or Sorgi after Carr goes to SF.
- Move Diehl back to the inside, Richy to the bench and give Beatty a starting job.
- Sign David Tyree and Rock Cartwright (Giants are looking for a RB anyway) to help significantly on ST.
- Release Sinorice Moss or Derek Hagan to make room for Tyree.
- Find a legitimate blocking TE.
In the draft, I’d probably still look for another S, a DT and even another LB or two.
Either via FA or the Draft, I’d also look for a CB to replace Dockery.
ok good thank you
What I don’t get about Carr… is why go somewhere else to be a backup?
http://forums.eog.com/online-sportsbooks-and-gambling-discussion/carmella-jeff-garcias-wife-sports-related-108633.html
here ya go boys
damn.. lets bring in garcia
Krow – Because he’s not that good and probably thinks he has a better shot of starting a few games in SF than NY.
Dan – Disagree with you on a few things. I think Hagan is a very good special teams player. I wouldn’t release him for Tyree or Cartwright, especially not if it means keeping Senorita on the roster. I don’t think Morrison is worth the 3rd rounder and would rather draft a MLB of the future. I’m also thinking they like Bear Pascoe as the blocking TE. Plus if we kick Seubert to the bench like you want, he can be our situational blocking TE.
I left Moss/Hagan interchangeable there.
As far as Morrison, I’d prefer him over a rookie because the Giants are sort of built to win now. What we thought was a dynasty a few years ago is already reaching the point where it’d be passing.
The OL is getting kind of old and beat up, the DT position is falling apart, there is a lot of question marks at LBer…
I think a veteran LB would be the smart decision if the team wants to continue with the “win now” mantra. Cause lets face it, one the OL does get too old, Coughlin goes, etc…we’ll be in rebuilding mode.
LOL
Dan adds in moderations for bad words to try and make G101 more politically correct and csherm goes and posts softcore pics of Garcia’s wife.
Seriously. But she’s such a fine piece of art I can’t even delete it.
Lol this is true