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Rant: Aaron Ross
How does the boyfriend of a two-time Olympic gold medalist and numerous track and field records have hamstring problems?
Yes, one of the fastest women on the planet, Sanya Richards, is engaged to Aaron Ross, who plays cornerback for the New York Giants
Miss Richards might want to start training her fiance, for the world is still waiting for him to shine. However, his hamstrings will not allow him to showcase his talents and prove he is is better than Mark Collins, Phillipe Sparks, Will Peterson, and Will Allan.
Rave: Giants Management and Coaching Staff
The Giants have a knack for signing cast-offs from the Jets and turning them into stars. Yes, practice squad scrubs who can't seem to make the "powerhouse" franchise that is the New York Jets seem to find a home with Big Blue.
Last year, Derrick Ward became one of two running backs in the Giants' backfield to rush over 1,000 yards, and he played his way into a nice contract with Tampa Bay.
In 2009, Danny Ware steps in as "wind" to complete the Earth, wind and fire trio of dominating backs. Ware has had a great preseason and continues to show why he belongs with the big boys.
Rant: Lawrence Tynes
Can some get Lawrence Tynes a clue?
He's the only kicker on the 80-man roster, and he should start kicking like it.
His brother is in federal prison for 27 years on drug and witness intimidation charges stemming from his 2004 involvement in a plan to move 3,600 pounds of marijuana between Texas and Florida.
His dad is a former Navy SEAL, and his brother Jason Tynes served in the United States Army in Iraq and Kuwait.
I get it—this guy might have a pretty warped home life. But being a kicker isn't overly demanding.
Training camp isn't demanding for kickers, and neither is practice. The Giant fans aren't asking for much. They only need the guy to do two things: Kick the freaking ball in the end zone and through the uprights.
Why is ever year, every game, and every kick an adventure?
Rave: Fred Robbins
Fred Robbins has been one of the best defensive the Giants have had since Keith "Hammer" Hamilton, and he probably makes the short list of the top five in the last 35 years behind Rosey Grier, Jim Burt, Erik Howard and Keith Hamilton.
When's the last time you went to work with two broken hands? When's the last time you heard of a defensive tackle in this era of rich, speciality, down lineman not only play but perform with two broken hands.
How about never!
In 2009, Robbins had micro fracture surgery, which in the real world can sideline an athlete for more than a year. But this isn't the real world, and Robbins is officially a super human.
No. 98 took 10 snaps in last week's preseason game, and he played a few series against the Jets.
This can only be deemed as an impressive comeback by the big dog.
Rant: Receivers
Memo to the New York Giants wide receivers: Catch the ball!
As the Giants went head-to-head with their roommates in the New York Jets, both Steve Smith and Domenik Hixon dropped passes that should have been caught.
These opportunities are not missed by No. 1 receivers.
In the first quarter, Steve Smith dropped a huge pass from Eli Manning. And in the very same series after a pass interference penalty, Manning went to work with Hixon. However, the ball goes through his fingertips for an interception.
Just this past week, as the Giants were wrapping up camp, first-round draft pick Hakeem Nicks caught the ire of Coach Coughlin by dropping a ball that should have been caught. However, he redeemed himself tonight with 144 receiving yards on six receptions with scores of 71 and 22 yards.
These receivers are going to have some growing pains, and it's starting to show.
Rave: Defense Depth
The Giant linebackers and defensive line kept the Jets to 3.4 yards per carry and under 100 yards. Blackburn led the linebackers with six tackles, and defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka led the team with four tackles and one sack.
Once this unit is fully healthy, it will make a huge impact on any game. And despite what people are saying about the injury to Canty, players like Bernard, Tollefson, and Cofield are better than most teams back ups or situational players.
Rant: Antonio Pierce
Why isn't this guy playing? Why does Antonio Pierce look soft?
Shouldn't the middle linebacker for the Giants' defense look like he could take your head off?
It's possible that Pierce spends hours in the gym every day, but I don't think it's working. That leads me to wonder if his lack of power or upper-body strength is hurting the defense. Get this guy a "cycle" or something.
I look at Kehl and Sintim and these guys look diesel. They are big, and it's obvious they are strong.
Can they play? Only time will tell, but they sure don't look like they need personal trainer.
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