The Turk Commeth

The day that strikes fear in the hearts of both NFL rookies and veterans-cut down day- has come and gone, with neither local NFL team making any surprising moves.

The Giants will keep the majority of their Superbowl winning roster in tact. On the bubble veteran defensive backs Sam Madison and R.W. McQuarters made the team as did injury plagued wide receiver Sinorice Moss. Big Blue even retained five tailbacks, including nine-year pro Ruben Droughns, thought to be a prime candidate to lose his roster spot with the emergence of Georgia alum Danny Ware.  One notable cut was quarterback Andre Woodson, a sixth round pick out of Kentucky that was viewed as a long term prospect. With backup quarterback Anthony Wright on injured reserve, the Giants have only two quarterbacks currently on the active roster.

As for the Jets, the only notable veterans that did not make the roster was linebacker Matt Chatham and cornerback Hank Poteat. However there are some intriguing new faces on the team.  Rookie wideout David Clowney displayed outstanding deep speed in the preseason, averaging 27 yards a catch. Quarterback Brett Ratliff was arguably the best signal caller this summer for the New York Jets and will push Kellen Clemens for the vaunted “quarterback of the future” title. One potential feel good story is defensive back Ahmad Carrollmaking the team. Carroll has had his share of off the field problems and admitted that the Jets are probably his last chance at an NFL career. He adds depth to a Jets secondary that is in flux, so much so, that receiver Chansi Stuckey is being worked out as a defensive back.