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Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:31 am EST

No Burress, but Giants still have capable receivers

By Joe Zedalis

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According to the New York Times, the common wisdom suggests that with no need to double-cover suspended Plaxico Burress, New York Giants opponents can blitz more defenders against quarterback Eli Manning or stack the middle against the running game, which is anchored by Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward and Ahmad Bradshaw.

That could motivate receivers like Amani Toomer, Domenik Hixon, Steve Smith, Sinorice Moss and Mario Manningham, as well as the Giants' other pass-catchers. Ward grabs screen passes out of the backfield, fullback Madison Hedgecock catches swing passes when not blocking, and tight end Kevin Boss is a big target in crowded secondaries.

"We have a team full of receivers," said Moss, who is seventh among the Giants with nine catches. "It's a big challenge because now it's on us. It's not on Plaxico. We have the opportunity to get in the game."

Ward, third on the Giants with 36 catches, said: "I can screen. I can run a route. I run swings."

Source: New York TimesNew Window

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  1. gowongo
    1. Posted by gowongo Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    Baba- booey
  2. Rachel Q
    2. Posted by Rachel Q Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    its true i think this will help manning give himself more choices
    FIRS REAL GUY
  3. LittleBlue
    3. Posted by LittleBlue Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    No problem, let's clinch it today.
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. John m
    4. Posted by John m Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:37 pm EDT

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    your mother is a capable receiver
  5. UnKle Rukus
    5. Posted by UnKle Rukus Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    I wonder why the Giants Offense looked better without Burress this year? Seattle, Washington Cardinals games Eli looked better than he did all year.
    Hixon, TOom, Smith, Moss, boss and we may even see a Manningham today.
    Plax is great and a great weapon, but the reality is eli looks for him to much. When he spreads the ball around he is so much better.
    Watch eli take the next step in becoming a true elite QB. He may have already to some, but now he really will start lighting teams up. Watch out eagles. They may run the ball down your throats, but you cant stop our pass either
  6. Wu
    6. Posted by Wu Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:59 pm EDT

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    yeah, great rumor... i think we've already figured this out based on how the giants have played without burress
  7. Livin' the Vegas Life
    7. Posted by Livin' the Vegas Life Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:42 pm EDT

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    Truth is the Giants don't need Plaxico Burress!
  8. Pro
    8. Posted by Pro Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    Antonio Pierce talks to detectives huh? Lke a damn SNITCH! Haha
  9. Riff
    9. Posted by Riff Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:54 pm EDT

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    I agree with Little Blue --------forget this Burris garbage and clinch today!
  10. scooter
    10. Posted by scooter Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:59 pm EDT

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    As a Cowboy fan I feel the G-Men have shown they can win without Burress but eventually his absence will be missed on the field. I hope its next week and maybe during a game in the playoffs but it might not matter if the Boys cannot show they can win without Barber. Either way good luck beating the Eagles. GO D.
  11. P V
    11. Posted by P V Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    Wow shocking, a "rumor" or "headline" that includes either a nyc/NJ sports team........
    It must be nice being a new jersey sports fan, and having 2 favorite teams.....bandwagoners
  12. P V
    12. Posted by P V Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    Wow shocking, a "rumor" or "headline" that includes either a nyc/NJ sports team........
    It must be nice being a new jersey sports fan, and having 2 favorite teams.....bandwagoners
  13. sayds15
    13. Posted by sayds15 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:06 pm EDT

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    Giants will be fine...they don't have the big play threat anymore but if Hixon steps up shouldn't be a problem.
  14. P V
    14. Posted by P V Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    I think the cowboys and giants need more publicity........they only occupy 50% of espn's total coverage, and it should be 65%........go jets, giants, yankees , mets, islanders, randers, knicks
  15. Iron Hulk
    15. Posted by Iron Hulk Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    Prediction: Giants are on a Down Hill Slide...Guaranteed...
  16. LittleBlue
    16. Posted by LittleBlue Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    scooter, right back at ya. Good luck
  17. soft,n,cuddly
    17. Posted by soft,n,cuddly Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:49 pm EDT

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    Burress is a stupid toad. I was thrilled when Cower sent him packing like the lazy ass mule that he has been proven to be. To bad he didnt shoot himself in the head.
  18. bigboo's bro
    18. Posted by bigboo's bro Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    Burress must have been jealous of all the attention Pacman got. Hope he likes the reward he has coming. Pierce should get whacked by the law and league too, and some of the Giant brass should get shown the door and banned from the NFL.
  19. Mike
    19. Posted by Mike Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:19 pm EDT

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    "Prediction: Giants are on a Down Hill Slide...Guaranteed..."
    ironhulk----you would like to believe that, but it will not happen! Giants WILL repeat!
    http://www.myteamrivals.typepad.com/newyorkgiants
  20. bryan s
    20. Posted by bryan s Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:14 pm EDT

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    Coughlin should give the SheGirls a taste of some Manningham Sammich.
  21. LittleBlue
    21. Posted by LittleBlue Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    Iron Hulk, no downslide, we going upslide guaranteed.
  22. RFFL....
    22. Posted by RFFL.... Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:55 pm EDT

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    Hey blue...good luck....games about to start....GO GIANTS..........
  23. Lou.M.
    23. Posted by Lou.M. Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    --I don't believe the Giant playert are that upset about Burress. They can't be that surprised. If they lose this game I hope they don't use that as an excuse.
  24. RFFL....
    24. Posted by RFFL.... Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:55 pm EDT

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    Touchdown Giants!! Finally!
  25. greatguyfootball
    25. Posted by greatguyfootball Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:12 pm EDT

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    WTF? Eagles are really taking it to the Giants if not for a blocked kick for a TD. The Phils are doing what the G-Men have done. . . ran the ball, play good D and control the clock. Maybe, just maybe the Burress distraction was too much. . .

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