Loading ...People can say what they want about Antonio Pierce, but when he went down with an injury last year that ultimately led to his retirement, the New York Giants lost a vocal veteran leader and clearly suffered the consequences.
That loss was also evident for the majority of the offseason as many people searched tirelessly for a defensive veteran to stand up. Unfortunately it wasn’t until Antrel Rolle was brought to New York that a spark was seemingly lit. Still, with a vastly depleted linebacking corp and youngsters as far as the eye could see, Big Blue was still in desperate need of some veteran leadership.
Insert linebacker Keith Bulluck.
Signed only a few short days ago, Bulluck has already begun to establish himself as the vocal leader that had been lacking since the departure of AP.
“The game changes now that I’m in New York,’’ Bulluck said. “The game totally changes. I think that the energy that the city brings and the excitement and the fans that all the New York sports teams have will definitely help me out a lot. Just as far as stoking the fire that’s still burning. I’d love to help bring another championship to New York.”
“But I can’t just go back there and not be productive,” said Bulluck. “I’ve still got work to do, and I’m still working towards everything that I need to do for myself individually. I mean, it would’ve been great to end my career in Tennessee because that’s where I started. But it’s would be great to end my career in New York because that’s where it really all started.’’
Bulluck also revealed on a recent conference call with WFAN’s Paul Dottino’ that it came down to the Arizona Cardinals and Big Blue. He said it was after speaking with former defensive end and future Hall of Famer Michael Strahan that the decision became clear.
So, what else does Bulluck think he can bring to the Giants?
“I’m not a rah rah guy…I’m a natural leader. I don’t need to have a C on my chest; I’m here to win,” Bulluck said.
His agent reconfirmed Bulluck’s excitement and desire to play in New York.
“Next day he calls me up and he says, ‘I’ve been dreaming about this my whole life. I’m from New York. It’s not even close.’ It was his dream to play for the Giants. He grew up in New City. Like all kids his age, L.T. was what it is about,” his agent said.
I love the attitude and I love the enthusiasm. I am excited to see what he bring to the table.
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Ive got to say that one of the problems that tend to annoy me on here is that sometimes posters tend to overanalyze things . Ive made some comments also regarding signing Bulluck , but I think that if you come down to it , if the cost factor is palatable which it certainly seems to be , then are your training camp options better with or without Bulluck ? .Again , for whatever reason , and this is where the divergence of opinions is greatest , Kehl , Goff , and Wilkerson have not done the job . I dont know if I know why but everyone seems to have their opinion on this , but the bottom line is we dont know whether it was because of their lack of talent or TCs propensity to not trust young players . So , at this point , I would prefer to have Bulluck in the mix , especially since he seemed to satisfy the coaches at his tryout and the training staff afterwards with his UNswollen knees .
By the way , what does anyone think of the Jets reaching out to Drew Rosenhaus for TO ?
GIANTT — an apt observation on the LB also-rans
As for the Jets, looks like Dallas – North
can you say implosion?
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