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Halfway Through: An Assessment of The Giants So Far

Found November 04, 2009 on Giants Gab:
PLAYERS: Steve Smith
TEAMS: New York Giants

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We are halfway through the NFL season (crazy, right?). The Giants, after a blazing start, have lost three straight, and are looking for answers. This season has featured some great individual performances. The Professor is in, and he’s not holding back. So, sharpen your pencils, take a deep breath, and here we go. OFFENSIVE MVP: Steve Smith Yeah, not many [...]
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