NFC East: Here’s a Curveball: Keyshawn Johnson to the Giants
Posted By David Syvertsen On 16th March 2006 @ 18:24
Before I begin, I would like to thank those that are responsible for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to write about the New York Giants. Especially to you Dan, this gig if you will, would not have happened without you, so thanks a bunch!!
Now onto the latest rumor that just passed it’s way through the ear piece to my cell phone. I received a voice mail that pertained to Keyshawn Johnson, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys. Johnson directed his agent, Jerome Stanley, to contact the Giants front office and set up a visit to the Big Apple. He wants to win now because he doesn’t have too much left in the tank and on a rising franchise that has a strong history like the Giants, Keyshawn can see himself lining up opposite Plaxico Burress.
My initial reaction was “Not in a million years.” But when I heard that the Giants are looking into it rather than shutting the door, I began to think of the possibilities this potential move could bring to the Giants. If we do indeed bring Johnson into the fold and keep Amani Toomer, the Giants offense would be a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. Three huge, physical wide receivers that can get up and catch the ball to go with one of the top three tight ends in the NFL would certainly speed the evolving process for Eli Manning. If Coughlin decided to cut Toomer, which I doubt would happen, but if it did we would create cap space to still bring in a Lavar Arrington or Grady Jackson to complete our defensive facelift. Keyshawn bring an element to the game that helps the players around him. Wayne Chrebet in New York had his best years when Johnson was around, same for Keenan McCardell in Tampa Bay. And let’s not forget the recent emergence of his buddy Terry Glenn has had in Dallas. I can only imagine what Keyshawn’s mere presence will do for Plaxico Burress, a guy that is on the brink of super stardom.
After all of this, I still do not see it happening. He is demanding more than $3.5 million a year it looks like, and with the holes we still have on the defensive side of the ball, wide receiver might be best suited for the draft.
Before I begin, I would like to thank those that are responsible for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to write about the New York Giants. Especially to you Dan, this gig if you will, would not have happened without you, so thanks a bunch!!
Now onto the latest rumor that just passed it’s way through the ear piece to my cell phone. I received a voice mail that pertained to Keyshawn Johnson, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys. Johnson directed his agent, Jerome Stanley, to contact the Giants front office and set up a visit to the Big Apple. He wants to win now because he doesn’t have too much left in the tank and on a rising franchise that has a strong history like the Giants, Keyshawn can see himself lining up opposite Plaxico Burress.
My initial reaction was “Not in a million years.” But when I heard that the Giants are looking into it rather than shutting the door, I began to think of the possibilities this potential move could bring to the Giants. If we do indeed bring Johnson into the fold and keep Amani Toomer, the Giants offense would be a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. Three huge, physical wide receivers that can get up and catch the ball to go with one of the top three tight ends in the NFL would certainly speed the evolving process for Eli Manning. If Coughlin decided to cut Toomer, which I doubt would happen, but if it did we would create cap space to still bring in a Lavar Arrington or Grady Jackson to complete our defensive facelift. Keyshawn bring an element to the game that helps the players around him. Wayne Chrebet in New York had his best years when Johnson was around, same for Keenan McCardell in Tampa Bay. And let’s not forget the recent emergence of his buddy Terry Glenn has had in Dallas. I can only imagine what Keyshawn’s mere presence will do for Plaxico Burress, a guy that is on the brink of super stardom.
After all of this, I still do not see it happening. He is demanding more than $3.5 million a year it looks like, and with the holes we still have on the defensive side of the ball, wide receiver might be best suited for the draft.
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