"Bloody Monday" Strikes New Jersey

The Giants cut three veteran players Monday afternoon. A fourth player retired to avoid getting cut. One, Carlos Emmons, was completely expected because of his lack of productivity, decline in speed, and being prone to injury. However the other two former first round draft choices were shocking. The starting left tackle until he broke his leg Luke Petitgout was surprisingly released since he was playing well previous to the injury. Also the options the Giants attempted after his injury did not play well. Additionally LaVar "Voltron" Arrington was cut. Arrington only played six games for the Giants before rupturing his Achilles tendon. This move was surprising since he signed a high incentive contract so that he wouldn't cost much and since it was the first year of the deal he'll actually hurt cap space.

There is also strong speculation that three more players, Chad Morton, Frank Walker, and Tim Carter will be released soon as well. Possibly as soon as Morton gets back from his honeymoon. (Update) In fact Chad Morton was released on Tuesday.

New Giants GM Jerry Reese is certainly putting his stamp on the team. Speculation is that he is high on Left Guard David Deihl who started at left tackle for the last two games and feels he could play it on a permanent basis. Either way neither Arrington or Petitgout were not terribly expensive so the Front Office must have medical information that shows they are not worth the risk.

Additionally this enables the Giants to go after a big name free agent. Further showing faith in Deihl is that they are not any big name tackle options on the market. The best names for the Giants are cornerbacks Asante Samuel and Nate Clements. It also will change the draft strategy now as the Giants will have to look for getting depth there on the offensive line and at linebacker.

Patrick Willis maybe?