Oh, and Peter -- Hanlon was not the one who gave Mortensen the bad info... On the contrary, I believe "Must Love Blogs" Best quoted Mortensen as saying this: "Here's how good I feel about the story: Pat Hanlon has never lied to me and I don't believe he's lying to me now."
There was also something about Mortensen saying Hanlon could laugh at him if Eli plays on Sunday... I would add either of the next two Sundays to that, since Mortensen said one month, but that's just nit-picking.
On to the locker room... Brandon Jacobs was walking without a limp or a wrap on his right knee and swore he'd be running by next week. "It sure won't be five weeks," he said of the time he'll miss.
And Osi looked OK too, though his eyes went wide when I suggested the injury looked back. "It felt bad too," he said. "It felt like, 'See y'all next year.'"
He didn't rule himself out for Sunday, but said he's not like a certain other DE in that he absolutely needs to practice before he can play. Russell Warren, the Giants' team doc, will check out Osi tomorrow; that leaves only Friday. I say count Osi out for the Packers.
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Thanks, Arthur...
What EXACTLY is the deal with Dockery? I haven't heard word one on how he's doing?
I don't understand why the Giants got Droughns(sp?)only to make him the 3rd string running back behind some guy I've never heard of.This guy has had a couple of 1000+ yard seasons.Once with the Browns.
Hey Arthur,
Saw the giants.com video.
Do Anthony Fucilli and Pat Hanlon hate each other as much as it seems?
@Jim,
Then Finn went down and they moved Droughns to fullback.
@ Ryan,
Finn went down, THEN Douglas went down... and then they moved Droughns to fullback.
I thought the Giants signed an 'experienced' blocking FB in Madison Hedgecock yesterday? So I hear, current FB Robert Douglas will be waived, and Droughns can focus on his run game (if he has any left).
My question is, is there any news on the whole Chris Simms thing? Not that I'm rooting for his presence, in fact, I beleive a move like that would be a waste. But, just curious, has there been any signs that the Giants might be interested?
Stapes,
Glad to see they have your high school senior yearbook picture back up on the website!
I know, I know... I shouldn't trust anything ESPN says, but I have to ask you Arthur, is there any truth to this:
"The injury to defensive end Osi Umenyiora forces Kiwanuka back to defensive end against the Packers. Reggie Torbor moves to the SAM spot. Expect Brett Favre to test Torbor early and often with TE Bubba Franks." -- Sal Paolantonio
I like Reggie Torbor and all, but I would have figured they'd have plugged in Wilkinson instead. Either way, I like both linebackers, but I find it surprising that the Giants would bring Kiwanuka back to defensive end so quickly. It's not like Osi is going to be out for a month, because the feeling around Big Blue is Osi could miss only a week or so.
There is no reason to panic and give up on this Kiwanuka experiment. I'm willing to be patient.
I don't care what happens to the defense, as long as it improves somehow. Face it, noone will respect our D untill we make something happen and fast. GO BIG BLUE!!!
Hey Arthur,
Thanks for the clarification on Hanlon. I misinterpreted the quote. Did Eli practice today?
Staple! your slacking! Nearly 48 hours between blogs, wheres the update?