2011 Finally Begins

The Giants cut OG Richie Seubert and C Shawn O'Hara and lost DT Barry Cofield, TE Kevin Boss, and WR Steve Smith (the first Giants pro bowl WR in 43 years) to free agency. On the other side of the ledger they signed TE Ben Patrick to replace Boss, but then he promptly retired. They did sign C David Baas, a 2005 2nd round pick of the 49ers where he played guard until filling in admirably at center last year. Jerry Reese claims Baas was the one player the Giants coveted most in this year's free agent market.My biggest worry heading into this season is WR. I don't have any doubts about Nicks or Manningham. But, I also have illusions regarding the tremendous impact Steve Smith had upon the success of both. Nicks/Manningham were very dangerous when part of a trio that included Steve Smith. The question is how will they do as a duo. Yes, the Giants will go with three and four WR sets. But whoever those 3rd and 4th receivers are, they aren't Steve Smith, nor any reasonable...