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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sam,welcome back. i like the move….ONLY IF WE GO MLB IN THE 1ST
Yeah we’ll see.. At least he has some swagger to him. If I hvae to watch a bunch of droppy looking putzes get burned deep another year Id might snap..
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Giants considering Jeff Garcia for backup spot
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 7, 2010 10:56 PM ET
The Giants will consider a pair of 40-year-old quarterbacks to replace David Carr.
The team is expected to look into Jeff Garcia and Mark Brunell, according to the New York Daily News.
Garcia spent last season out of the league, but he would like to get back in. His agent says Garcia doesn’t have a visit planned “yet” but he is “waiting to hear” from New York.
Brunell was Drew Brees’ backup in New Orleans last season, but it’s unclear if they want him back.
The Giants will start their backup search by meeting with Manning caddy Jim Sorgi Monday.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/07/giants-considering-jeff-garcia-for-backup-spot/
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