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Since I'm really bored, here's my take on the Giants' impending free agents:
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-WR Ramses Barden: He actually showed some promise in the Carolina game but then wasn't really given anything to do the rest of the year. He'll go to another team and will probably get more playing time.
-T Will Beatty: Would like to keep him, but admittedly I don't really know what other offensive tackles will be available in free agency.
-TE Travis Beckum: Gone. Had a long TD against Green Bay last year. That's basically the only contribution he made in his entire Giants career.
-TE Martellus Bennett: Would like to keep him. Supposedly he'd take a discount to stay. Nice red zone threat, also he could recruit his brother to sign as well. As a bonus - he gives hilarious interviews.
-DT Rocky Bernard: Could go either way. He's not particularly good but depth along the defensive line never hurts. I imagine he's only looking for a 1 year contract.
-LB Chase Blackburn: I love Chase and will always appreciate his interception in the Super Bowl last year. That being said he seems much better suited to special teams. Not sure who else is available to fill the hole at middle linebacker though.
-G Kevin Boothe: Would like to keep him, he can play several positions and is pretty solid all around.
-QB David Carr: I'd keep him. Why not? They're probably fucked if Eli ever gets hurt, but I'd rather have a veteran in an emergency instead of some rookie.
-WR Domenik Hixon: Fair play to him for staying healthy. He's certainly not a bad guy to keep around for punt returns, but offensively his impact will be scaled back with Randle now clearly the #3 WR.
-T Sean Locklear: He brings a nice veteran presence, I wouldn't mind keeping him around.
-RB Kregg Lumpkin: Gone. Was only brought in for an emergency.
-TE Bear Pascoe: Wouldn't mind keeping him just because he has an awesome name.
-S Kenny Phillips: Unfortunately he's probably a goner. He's been maligned by injuries but is probably still in line for a big payday. Not sure he's in the Giants' price range.
-LB Keith Rivers: He was decent when he played, but he just couldn't seem to stay on the field. I seem him ending up on another team.
-DT Shaun Rogers: Forgot he was even on the roster. He might just retire.
-RB Ryan Torain: Gone. Same exact deal as Kregg Lumpkin.
-CB Justin Tryon: Most likely gone. He's not really anything more than depth. Got completely burned every time he was forced into the game.
-K Lawrence Tynes: He doesn't have that strong of a leg, but I'm still pretty sure the Giants will keep him due to lack of options. Just can't see Reese drafting a kicker.
-DE Osi Umenyiora: Easily gone. He's been asking for a significant pay raise for years and despite his age he'll finally get his chance to get it from another team. He came across as a huge asshole at times, but I'm still going to miss him.
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-RB Andre Brown: Proved to be a solid goal line back, so he's worth keeping. Assuming Wilson is given more work next year, it could be a fun 3 RB system with Bradshaw, Brown, and Wilson.
-S Stevie Brown: What a find this guy was. No way Reese doesn't keep him, especially with Phillips probably departing.
-WR Victor Cruz: Slam dunk keeper here. He proved that 2011 was no fluke. I know the Giants' cap situation is tight, but I really hope they find a way to give him his much-deserved pay raise.
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