November 8, 2009
Road to the Super Bowl for the New York Giants
The New York Giants started off the 09′ season well. While they are one of the favorites to come out of the NFC, it won’t be easy by any means. Eli Manning has stepped out of old brother Peyton Manning’s shadow with his own Super Bowl ring.
The NFC East is one of the most competitive divisions in football and winning it will be an accomplishment without a doubt.
The Giants have all the necessary components for a winning football team, good defense, good running game and a Pro Bowl quarterback.
The New York Giants have many talented outlets to choose from – WR Steve Smith, TE Kevin Boss, RB Ahmad Bradshaw, RB Brandon Jacobs, and WR Mario Manningham. When the Giants went on their Super Bowl run of 07′ not many expected them to do much once they were in the playoffs.
This year could provide the Giants with the same opportunity – many favor the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the Giants at this time.
After losing both Plaxico Burress (to his gun incident) and Amani Toomer (to retirement), the team saw a gaping hole at the wide receiver position. This is why Mario Manningham was on their radar for the 2009 NFL draft.
Young talents like Steve Smith and Mario Manningham did a great job at filling in for the Giants. Manningham scored a big touchdown that gave the team the lead late in the game, and a Lawrence Tynes field goal won the game for the team at the end of regulation. Eli and Mario have a bright future together.
The Giants are well coached and should be a factor in the NFC all year.
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