GIANTS 101

According to Jim Sorgi’s agent, Matt Brei, the quarterback is schedule to meet with the New York Giants for a workout sometime today.

The six-year NFL veteran and long-time Manning family friend seems like an ideal candidate for the backup job now that David Carr has officially signed with the San Fransisco 49ers. After six seasons of observing the best quarterback the NFL has to offer, there’s no doubt Sorgi would bring a mental value to the Giants.

In his six seasons with Indianapolis, the former sixth-round pick appeared in 16 games and completed 99 of 156 passes for 929 yards, six touchdowns and one interception.

In addition to Sorgi, Ralph Vacchiano of The Blue Screen, the Giants are also expected to take looks a both Jeff Garcia and Mark Brunell.

On a non-quarterback-related note, Vacchiano also reports that New York is expected to host kick-off specialist Rhys Lloyd on Tuesday.

Scheduled to be a restricted free agent, Lloyd wasn’t tendered by Carolina which means if the Giants do sign him, they won’t owe the Panthers any compensation. However, this is all based on the assumption that he even makes it to New York in the first place, as he’s scheduled to meet with the Minnesota Vikings today.

Lloyd recorded 21 touchbacks on 72 kickoffs last season. In comparison, Lawrence Tynes had only six on 86 kickoffs.

2:00 UPDATE – Jim Sorgi has been sent for a physical; a good sign he’s on the verge of signing with Big Blue.

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