SUPER BOWL BOUND GIANTS!

Yeah, I did say that - The Giants are going to the Super Bowl. They've only missed the playoffs once in the last 5 years (and last year they started out 5-0). They've hopefully corrected some of their defensive problems by signing Antrelle Rolle and Perry Fewel. And on offense they could have eight fantasy league starters. Maybe since this is a fantasy football thing, we should look at that.
Let's count them down: #8 = Kevin Boss. I don't see him as a fantasy starter, but Eli likes him in the Red Zone. And when I'm in the Red Zone I always look for my boss, so he could sneak in as a Top 10-12 Tight End. #7 = Mario Manningham. He was the #30 receiver last year, so if you're playing 2 WR's he would have been a fantasy starter. You know he's gonna have a few big games (See the 150 yarder from last year), but I don't know that there are enough balls for him to catch; because.....tell you later. #6 = Lawrence Tynes. We still don't know where he's from, but we know it's outside the U.S. and he will be kicking the ball inside the goal posts - very often. That's one thing the Giants do well - score! #5 = Brandon Jacobs. His carries have gone up each of the last three years (224 last year), and he did rush for over 1000 yards, but he only got in the end zone 6 times (compared to 16 the year before). This is just a gut feeling, but I think his carries start to decrease this year. #4 Hakeem Nicks. As a rookie he had 790 yards and 6 touchdowns. Those would seem to go up. Even Steve Smith says he's poised for a break-out year. So, who knows? #3 = Eli Manning. Do you realize how steady he has been? He's 5, 10, 13, 13, 10 the last 5 years as far as fantasy ranking. He had career highs in completion pct., passing yards, TDs and passer rating last year and threw for 4000 yards and 27 TDs. He might even be better. If you get him as your back-up, do cartwheels naked down the street. #2 = Ahmad Bradshaw. He was actually ranked ahead of Brandon Jacobs last year in fantasy value. And I've got a sneaky suspicion that they give him the ball more this year....and he'll be healthy. Tom Couglin wants to get back to the 2008 model of being a #1 rushing team and someone has to lead them. My gut says it's Bradshaw. #1 = Steve Smith. The guy was #11 overall last year and had 1220 yards. Doc and I both are worried about his huge increase in numbers from last year (More than doubled his yards and went from 1 to 7 in TDs), but I think he keeps it up and takes away some catches from Manningham. NOW IT'S YOUR TURN, GO TO OUR POLLS AND RANK YOUR GIANTS!
NEWS AND NOTES
1) Arizona G, Deuce Luti became a U.S. citizen - Congratulations!
2) Favre and Campbell are throwing to High School kids - that's nice!
3) Jackson and White are suspended for 3 and 4 games - and they've suspended themselves for 16!
4) Mike Bell's in camp, but the Eagles say LeSean McCoy will get most of the carries - I hope so, it seems like he's got some skills!
5) Tom Brady credits his throwing coach, Tom Martinez, for a huge part of his success. Now Martinez is working with JaMarcus Russel - see our poll!
6) Chris Johnson was working out in TN. No he wasn't. Yes he was. No he wasn't.
7) Rams want a back-up - SJax will not get as many carries this year. Bad for fantasy owners. Good for SJax!
8) Owen Daniels knee looks good - where do you rank Owen Daniels?
9) Michael Vick was with Roddy White - who knew they were friends?
10) Brandon Pettigrew was cleared medically to participate in workouts - I had high hopes, then I didn't, now I might...ooh, I'm so confused!
FROM LAST WEEKS PODCAST: THE NAME OF THE ILLINOIS STATE RECEIVER WHO PLAYS FOR THE RAMS = LAURENT ROBINSON!

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