As the NY Giants celebrated their triumphant victory 17-14 over the New England Patriots, many Giant fans were already thinking about next year. Can they repeat as World Champions in 2013?
First and foremost is who will they lose in free agency? On the offensive side of the ball, Brandon Jacobs didn't have a great year by any stretch of the imagination but did run well as the playoffs began. Mario Manningham who caught that great pass from Eli Manning to start the final drive has in all likelihood played his last game as a Giant. Both tight ends Ballad & Beckum tore their ACL's during the game and won't be ready til sometime after training camp. Even though the offensive line did well as a unit. their big right tackle, Kareem McKenkie could also leave via free agency.
Super Bowl 2012
It should be interesting to note to see if Will Beatty retains his place at left tackle or does David Dehl who went to to left tackle when Beatty got hurt stay at left tackle. Rookie James Brewer figures to take Mckenzie's place at right tackle. There is needed depth at guard which I believe the Giants will address during free agency or the draft. We have yet to see what WR Ramses Barden and Jerel Jennigan can do on a consistent basis. RB Da'Rel Scott this year's 7th round pick has blazing speed & should be in the mix at running back this year.
On the defensive side of the ball, Giant fans alike want to know is Osi Umenyiora going to be back in 2012? Time will only tell but we do know that when Osi returned to the rotation, the Giants pass rush improved greatly. Rookie DT 2nd round pick Marvin Austin who the Giants are very high on and should give improve the Giants interior pass rush. Austin missed the entire year with a torn pectoral muscle. DB Terell Thomas & MLB Jon Goff are also expected back. Also CB Bruce Johnson & Brian Witherspoon.
Also the Giants have been fortunate in maintaining a solid core of players and coaches throughout these years. You hate to lose either one but when you are winning other teams want to know your formula for success and those players & coaches go elsewhere and the core is broken.
The Giants got hot at the right time just like they did in 2007. But again so much luck is involved and now they're the hunted and not the huntee. So many teams will be gunning for them. They're hasn't been a repeat Super Bowl Champion since the 2004 &2005 New England Patriots. So go ask the 15- 1 Green Bay Packers who the Giants whipped at Lambeau in the playoffs. You just never know.
Repeat As World Champions?
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