Congratulations to the New York Giants, NFC Champions for the 2011-2012 season! I am very jealous, and want the George Halas Trophy in Tampa so badly. Are the Buccaneers on track?General Manager Mark Dominik has stayed the path of building with youth and only adding the occasional free agent. Many fans have "Fantasy Football Syndrome", where free agents cost a few dollars, there is no salary cap, and statistics strictly determine the worth of a player. This season, all Tampa Bay Buccaneer fans got a good look at another factor which Fantasy Football does not consider: team chemistry.So, does real life NFL success match the philosophy of the Buccaneers GM? Time to dissect the 2012 NFC Champion New York Giants and see what we can learn.NY Giants OffenseThe Offensive two-deep for the New York Giants:QB Eli Manning - Draft Day Trade (2004); has only been a GiantQB David Carr - Free Agent (from 49ers, 2010; 2nd stint with the Giants)RB Brandon Jacobs - Drafted (4th Round, ...
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PLAYERS:
Eli Manning,
David Carr,
Brandon Jacobs,
Henry Hynoski,
Mario Manningham,
Hakeem Nicks,
Victor Cruz,
Jerrel Jernigan,
Jake Ballard,
Travis Beckum,
James Brewer,
Kareem McKenzie,
Stacy Andrews,
Chris Snee,
Mitch Petrus,
David Diehl,
Kevin Boothe,
David Baas,
Josh Freeman
TEAMS: New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TEAMS: New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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