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Seeking Nominations for BBI Giant of the Year

Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2013 8:03 am
We are seeking input from fans on who the candidates should be for this year's "BBI Giant of the Year" voting. To be clear, we are not collecting votes right now - just feedback on who should be on the poll.

The "BBI Giant of the Year” award is given to the Giants’ player, coach, or member of the front office who most contributed to the team’s success on the field in a given year. The vote is held at the end of each season by members of the BBI community and the award is presented at a ceremony on the practice fields during training camp. For a list of previous winners, see the BBI Giant of the Year section of the website.

Here is a list of candidates we are considering. Please feel free to suggest additions or deletions to this list.

Head Coach Tom Coughlin: Moved past Bill Parcells into second place as the Giants' winningest coach (83 regular-season wins, eight post-season wins).

QB Eli Manning: Not as good as 2011, but Manning still threw for 3,948 yards and 26 touchdowns.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw: Bradshaw had his second best season ever as a Giant, rushing for 1,015 yards on 221 attempts (4.6 yards per carry). Tough guy who did this despite playing on a foot that once again needed offseason surgery. (Downside is he would not be present for training camp ceremony).

WR Victor Cruz: Not as good as 2011, but Cruz still caught more passes in 2012 (86) and touchdowns (10) than he did in 2011. Finished with 1,092 yards. (Downside is he may not be present for training camp ceremony if he is holding out).

S Antrel Rolle: He finished with a team-high 96 tackles. Rolle also had two interceptions, one forced fumble, and five pass defenses.

S Stevie Brown: Brown had the most interceptions in a single season by a Giant in 44 years. Brown played in all 16 games, started 11, and finished with 76 tackles, 11 pass defenses, eight interceptions, and two forced fumbles.


My vote is for Tom Coughlin  
Saos1n : 5/6/2013 8:05 am : link
Love that man!
Just  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2013 8:06 am : link
to be clear...we are not collecting votes right now. Just who should be on the poll.
Stevie Brown  
truebluelarry : 5/6/2013 8:07 am : link
He became a catalyst for the defense when little was expected from him. Aside from the high total of INTs, he displayed an uncanny knack for long returns.
Stevie Brown  
regulator : 5/6/2013 8:08 am : link
One of the few players who exceeded expectations last year.
D'Oh!  
truebluelarry : 5/6/2013 8:09 am : link
Sorry, missed that...
Diehl,  
Big Blue '56 : 5/6/2013 8:10 am : link
as with Seubert, a career thing
Martellus Bennett  
George : 5/6/2013 8:13 am : link
Seriously. He was the Man. Or, at least, the Unicorn.
Given the overwhelming evidence  
Nomad Crow on the Madison : 5/6/2013 8:15 am : link
that the effect of winning the award is debilitating to one's career, I want to nominate RGIII. : )
Victor Cruz.... because karma is a bitch  
GMAN4LIFE : 5/6/2013 8:38 am : link
.
Bradshaw  
Some Fan : 5/6/2013 8:40 am : link
He played hurt thru two SB seasons.
Fewell not under consideration? ;)  
Victor in CT : 5/6/2013 8:42 am : link
.
Bradshaw  
Bramton1 : 5/6/2013 8:43 am : link
Dude needs some recognition for the effort he's put in as a Giant. Especially if this is it for his career.

Bonus points for no curse worries!
It's a Complete List  
Jim in Tampa : 5/6/2013 8:49 am : link
I really wouldn't add or delete anyone. But if for some reason you needed to get it down to four candidates I would eliminate TC and Eli.

Lifetime achievements are nice, but I'm not sure how you could recognize a coach in a year in which we blew a division lead and missed the playoffs. (Can't imagine TC would think he was deserving either.)

Eli just didn't have a good year.

It would be cool if Bradshaw won it. And although it wouldn't be as much fun for the award presenters (since Bradshaw wouldn't be there) it would satisfy the "let's not jinx an active player with the BBI trophy" crowd.

Maybe the RB coach or Wilson could accept on behalf of AB?
Bradshaw  
BigBlueDownTheShore : 5/6/2013 8:52 am : link
should take the win!!
...  
Toth029 : 5/6/2013 8:52 am : link
Eli didn't have a good year?
How about Prince?  
Tark10 : 5/6/2013 8:52 am : link
He had a solid year and played like a first round draft choice.. I like Stevie as well.
TC imo.  
yatqb : 5/6/2013 8:53 am : link
.
I think Antrel Rolle  
gidiefor : Mod : 5/6/2013 8:54 am : link
deserves consideration

but Coughlin has my vote - thanks for making me grin inside for the past 6 years coach!!!
If we wanted to go in a completely different direction, Pat Hanlon  
yatqb : 5/6/2013 8:54 am : link
deserves recognition...but that would likely be too disrespectful of the players and coaches.
Hixon  
ada34ada : 5/6/2013 8:55 am : link
Coming back from back to back knee surgeries and had a successful season.
Maybe  
Jolly Blue Giant : 5/6/2013 8:57 am : link
Tunes should be on the ballot
TYNES  
Jolly Blue Giant : 5/6/2013 8:57 am : link
sorry....
......  
Micko : 5/6/2013 8:58 am : link
Interestingly, my first thought is no one. Did anyone really have a great year last year?

Stevie Brown: made the most big plays

and......
...  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2013 9:01 am : link
I considered Tynes, Weatherford, and Amukamara...but...

While Tynes had a lot of field goals (I think 2nd in NFL), his field goal percentage was only 18th in the NFL.

Weatherford's net punting stats were below average when compared with the rest of the NFL.

Amukamara only had one interception and didn't have many game-changing plays. He also really wasn't a guy that other teams shied away from.
gidiefor  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2013 9:02 am : link
Rolle is on the list above.
my list of nominees  
Micko : 5/6/2013 9:02 am : link
(1) Victor Cruz (86 catches, 10 TD)
(2) Stevie Brown (8 picks)
(3) David Wilson (special teams ace / 1500 yards on kos, 1TD)
(4) Antrel Rolle (96 combined tackles)
.....  
Micko : 5/6/2013 9:04 am : link
Cruz is probably the logical choice based on stats but I kind of like the what Wilson did on special teams. Probably the most exciting aspect of the season. Always seemed like he was going to break one.
Bradshaw  
AcidTest : 5/6/2013 9:06 am : link
for all he did for the Giants. One of the toughest Giants ever. Great player. What heart.

Second place would be Brown. Came out of nowhere to have eight picks, etc.
Mike Pope...  
Dunedin81 : 5/6/2013 9:07 am : link
unless the trophy curse then exacts itself on Adrien Robinson.
I was going to say Mike Pope as well  
Shockstarr80808 : 5/6/2013 9:10 am : link
Guy each year develops these tight ends and does a great job!
What would everyone think about nominating  
Jaychman35 : 5/6/2013 9:11 am : link
Jack Pinto (6 year old killed in Newtown, big Victor Cruz fan)? Just a thought. And it does not make you a scumbag to disagree. The award was intended to be someone within the organization. This could be a slippery slope with opening it up to other considerations.
Bradshaw  
Padiwan15 : 5/6/2013 9:13 am : link
should be on the list. Also, while his numbers aren't there this past year, Chase Blackburn's body of work is deserving of a salute. He is a true giant, and I am convinced the Giants don't win the last SB without him (with that Int. that I believe would have resulted in a TD).
As much as my "old schoolness" doesn't want to give it to  
goldy1313 : 5/6/2013 9:15 am : link
a rookie, I agree that special teams were so much more exciting than any year I can remember. Add that to some excellent play down the stretch and I think Wilson deserves a nom too.

That having been said, I give it to S Brown when voting comes. He exceeded expectations and was very exciting too on his int returns.
bradshaw  
gmyers400 : 5/6/2013 9:19 am : link
Blackburn
Osi
Hixon
Tynes

Or anyone we else not with the team any longer.
or get rid of the cursed trophy all together  
gmyers400 : 5/6/2013 9:20 am : link
.
heres my list  
mattlawson : 5/6/2013 9:22 am : link
Coughlin
Bradshaw
Stevie
Hynoksi
Boothe
Tynes  
AnishPatel : 5/6/2013 9:23 am : link
I think at one point he led the league in FGs. I shudder to think what happens if he actually sucked. He was used a lot this past season. Plus give it to him because he is not on the team anymore. So win-win!
I Think...  
Porch622 : 5/6/2013 9:23 am : link
you should give Coach Coughlin a shot at the award this year.
even though the d sucked  
nms24 : 5/6/2013 9:32 am : link
I think it is about time we give the award to someone on defense. we haven't had a defensive winner in the history of the award.

So i nominate JPP, Rolle & Stevie Brown.

I wouldn't mind giving the award to coughlin or reese either.
someone who can't get hurt or start sucking  
Flanker7 : 5/6/2013 9:36 am : link
so yeah, Bradshaw sounds good.
I think Will Beatty  
Jay on the Island : 5/6/2013 9:38 am : link
deserves to be on that list. He played very well and he helped to stabilize the line upon his return to the starting lineup.
Nice  
dorgan : 5/6/2013 9:39 am : link
going, LTS.

This was your doing.
I like the Jack Pinto idea  
mac attack : 5/6/2013 9:51 am : link
That would be a great gesture.
Will Hill  
Mike in NY : 5/6/2013 9:52 am : link
Hear me out - great player on Special Teams and our Pass D improved greatly when he was playing. Stevie Brown may have had more INT's but a lot of what he had was on deflections and just being a rover. Was burned way too often because his play recognition skills are awful so the CB would turn the WR over to the S and Brown was nowhere to be found
I think Bradshaw definitely.  
Montreal Man : 5/6/2013 9:55 am : link
Not only did he have a very good year, he had it while hurt and played hurt for a lot of his games with us.

And you can add that he's also on the list for his body of work with us as well as having an excellent year.

I don't like the idea of giving it to Coughin, Reese, Pope, coaches .... I've always felt that the BBI award was a players award and I personally would like to keep it like that.

I also like the Jack Pinto idea  
NYFG 23 : 5/6/2013 9:58 am : link
But, if you want to stay away from that then I'd say Tom Coughlin.
how about John Mara. When I read and hear about the ongoing  
Victor in CT : 5/6/2013 10:04 am : link
shit show that is the Jets, I appreciate more and more the way JM has continued the tradition of dignity and class established by Wellington. Maybe a co-candidacy along with Steve Tisch? JM and ST have seamlessly continued the harmonious and professional atmosphere forged by the fathers. It is that culture that allows JR, TC and co to do their jobs.
I second Victor's comment  
Adam G in MD : 5/6/2013 10:14 am : link
When looking back at the season, I don't feel anyone stood out as consistently playing well. With the possible exceptions of Beatty, Rolle and Stevie Brown. But, when looking at the organization as a whole, I feel that they don't panic, and act in a mature, professional way. So, when I'm sitting here in the DC area dealing with Skins fans, my rebuttal of: "Well your owner is Dan Snyder", pretty much quiets the mob. That is a testament to Mara, et. al.
The best  
dep026 : 5/6/2013 10:16 am : link
Giant on offense last year was Eli.
Giant on defense was Stevie Brown.

Being that our defense was atrocious last year, the award should go to Eli.
WR Douglas  
Hades07 : 5/6/2013 10:16 am : link
I forget his first name. He was unstoppable in practice.
Will Beatty deserves to be in consideration.  
Ten Ton Hammer : 5/6/2013 10:20 am : link
.
Bradshaw  
Steve in South Jersey : 5/6/2013 10:22 am : link
for giving his all to the Giants.
Eric  
Giants-Bama in CO : 5/6/2013 10:25 am : link
Good list. I really like Coughlin, S Brown and Bradshaw on the list. Wilson had a good year in ST but not sure if that is enough.
Why was my survey  
BigBlueDownTheShore : 5/6/2013 10:29 am : link
thread deleted. I was just trying to help everyone out.
Will Beatty...  
DlineDominance : 5/6/2013 10:30 am : link
I know it was a long time coming, but I thought he did a great job last season protecting Eli. One of the only spots I felt comfortable about on game day.
In a year  
Jon in NYC : 5/6/2013 10:35 am : link
when there is no clear cut player I think it should be Coughlin.
Eli Manning  
Sean in PA : 5/6/2013 10:36 am : link
.
Dorgan  
GMenLTS : 5/6/2013 10:36 am : link
I fucked up.

Don't vote TC  
GMenLTS : 5/6/2013 10:37 am : link
we don't need to give the old man a heart attack.
As  
Jon in NYC : 5/6/2013 10:37 am : link
usual.
The AB "Lifetime achievement" may very well be in order...  
TommytheElephant : 5/6/2013 10:38 am : link
Stevie should be on the poll too...
Eli or  
MikeN in Ottawa : 5/6/2013 10:42 am : link
Cruz as far as I am concerned. 3rd choice would be TC.
second  
SamdaGiantsFan : 5/6/2013 10:43 am : link
Will Beatty...despite the overall performance of the OL he stepped his game up to a new level
Eli is the on-field MVP, but  
David B. : 5/6/2013 10:46 am : link
When you put it the way Eric did, Stevie Brown looks pretty good for having the "best year."
Brown  
PaulN : 5/6/2013 10:49 am : link
Eli
Cruz
Rolle
Bradshaw

I think those 5 were the best players last season.
..........  
NJGiantFan84 : 5/6/2013 10:53 am : link
Quote:
Why was my survey
BigBlueDownTheShore : 10:29 am
thread deleted. I was just trying to help everyone out.


Probably because they are just seeking nominations for who should be on the ballot right now.
My vote goes to Coughlin...  
Danthebigbluefan : 5/6/2013 10:53 am : link
...
Voting for Ahmad Bradshaw  
allstarjim : 5/6/2013 11:00 am : link
He deserves it, may be a bit of a "lifetime achievement award", but he ran so hard last year, so tough, and to do it on those bad feet, he really epitomized the phrase, "never quit". I think it would be a nice honor for him.
Does have to be a player?  
jxs54 : 5/6/2013 11:03 am : link
How about Jerry Reese.
Bradshaw.  
Mike in Long Beach : 5/6/2013 11:08 am : link
.
I feel Bradshaw should be  
ECham : 5/6/2013 11:10 am : link
given some kind of "Lifetime achievement award".

Since the board does not have, i would nominate him.
Bradshaw  
ligmen : 5/6/2013 11:13 am : link
It's not even close this year considering the tears when he knew his days as a Giant were over.

He gave this team evvvverything.
Stevie Brown  
Jints in Carolina : 5/6/2013 11:18 am : link
.
I'd like to see these 3 guy nominated:  
Giants11737 : 5/6/2013 11:18 am : link
Ahmad Bradshaw
Kevin Boothe
Stevie Brown
Give it to Bradshaw.  
Ace718 : 5/6/2013 11:20 am : link
BBI jinx scares me.
BigBlueDownTheShore  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2013 11:21 am : link
We will handle the voting when it is time.
David Diehl  
eleven : 5/6/2013 11:22 am : link
Seal that issue right now
anyone  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2013 11:31 am : link
affiliated with the Giants can be nominated...Owners, GM, coaches, etc. Problem with owner however, is the Giants have two.

I see some good suggestions on this thread. I wouldn't want the list to get too big. But perhaps Beatty, Boothe, Mike Pope, Reese should be added? I'm torn on Wilson (really had one huge game but doesn't he need to do more?) and Brown (TD's but not a lot of rushing yards).
I was really just trying  
BigBlueDownTheShore : 5/6/2013 11:37 am : link
to help you get the other nominees together, so you didn't have to pick them out through the thread. It wasn't meant to be an official tally poll. Jerry Reese was nominated, along with my mother. LOL

Just trying to help out.
There really wasn't much  
section125 : 5/6/2013 11:41 am : link
of a standout but:
1.) Cruz
2.) Bradshaw
3.) Steve Brown
4.) TC
Stevie Brown  
Modzelewski : 5/6/2013 12:00 pm : link
.
Locklear  
jlukes : 5/6/2013 12:04 pm : link
.
Forget the Lifetime Achievement Award  
Some Fan : 5/6/2013 12:14 pm : link
Just nominate and vote for Bradshaw.
Bradshaw and Tynes  
ZogZerg : 5/6/2013 12:30 pm : link
I don't see how anyone on defense could be on that list. The Defense was putrid. Eli had a down year for him and just won it last year (hmm), so please leave him off. Not a lot of good choices. I guess Wilson is an option for his fantastic Kick returns (I believe he set some sort of record), but I'd hate to do that to him.
Gilbride  
AnnapolisMike : 5/6/2013 12:32 pm : link
He has presided over one of the most prolific Giant offenses of all time. He gets little credit around BBI, but he will be missed when the day arrives that he moves on.

Outside of Bradshaw, no one player really had a great year. Tough one this year.
Stevie Brown  
BillyBoy8384 : 5/6/2013 12:44 pm : link
Our run game sucked even though Ahamd played tough, our entire offense was a bit of a disappointment. I think Brown was a game changer, playmaker , and a turn over machine. Id vote for the guy who rose above his expectations and got snubbed in the pro bowl ballots. His t.o.'s were huge totally changed games.
I also think Boothe should be added  
micky : 5/6/2013 1:05 pm : link
The 3 already on the list are solid TC, Eli, & Brown. Would also, maybe add Pope as well.
Here's a great choice:  
Big Blue '56 : 5/6/2013 1:19 pm : link
Pat Hanlon..It's about time
Really grasping  
AnnapolisMike : 5/6/2013 1:24 pm : link
If Hanlon gets nominated.
I agree with others...  
Mike in Philly : 5/6/2013 1:29 pm : link
we should add Coach Coughlin. No problem with any others on the list.
Mike, why?  
Big Blue '56 : 5/6/2013 1:32 pm : link
Do you realize hw much he does or the Giants AND BBI?
Coughlin  
DavidinBMNY : 5/6/2013 1:44 pm : link
I think Coughlin deserves it.
BB56  
AnnapolisMike : 5/6/2013 1:45 pm : link
Hanlon is a great PR guy and friend of BBI. The Giants are lucky to have him. But I would question how much of an impact he has on the success of the team on the field. Probably more than I am aware of... but still.
Well,  
Big Blue '56 : 5/6/2013 1:50 pm : link
you know how I feel about Coughlin
martellis bennett should be considered  
CGiants07 : 5/6/2013 2:07 pm : link
along with beatty besides that I think eric you have the list in the opening post
Mike in Philly  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2013 2:20 pm : link
Coughlin is already on the list.
Stevie Brown...  
BamaBlue : 5/6/2013 2:26 pm : link
for all the reasons stated. He was one of the very few bright spots on a crappy defense.
I suggest dividing it into four categories - pick one out of the four  
B in ALB : 5/6/2013 2:37 pm : link
Offense - Bradshaw
Defense - Rolle
ST - Wilson
Staff - TC

That way you get a good mix of personnel from all phases.
No to Eli anf  
BlueLou : 5/6/2013 2:37 pm : link
Yes to Wilson, he made the pro bowl.
One mistake  
B in ALB : 5/6/2013 2:38 pm : link
I would replace Rolle with Stevie Brown.
and no to TC  
BlueLou : 5/6/2013 2:39 pm : link
Was supposed to read.
Bradshaw...  
Ed A. : 5/6/2013 2:40 pm : link
deserves it. Put those numbers up playing in pain all year.
The list is good  
WideRight : 5/6/2013 2:42 pm : link
I would add JPP, not because he should win it, but he's still an impact player/star that should be able to be considered.

How pissed off would we be if he was left off the Pro Bowl ballot?
With all of the injuries we've had.....  
Tom [Giants fan] : 5/6/2013 2:59 pm : link
how about the medical personnel?
Coach Pope  
Torn Tendon : 5/6/2013 2:59 pm : link
once again he turn a TE that many in the NFL was a bust into a highly sought after FA.
Ahmad Bradshaw  
Bubba Raybeen : 5/6/2013 3:15 pm : link
A true leader and one of the toughest Giants.
Coach Pope no doubt deserves at minimum nomination.  
BlueLou : 5/6/2013 3:23 pm : link
- Martellus Bennett
WideRight  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2013 3:37 pm : link
Not pissed at all. He did have a sack in the last seven games of the season.
B in ALB  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2013 3:37 pm : link
Stevie Brown is on the list.
B in ALB  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2013 3:38 pm : link
Nevermind...I see what you did...
actually Mike Pope  
gidiefor : Mod : 5/6/2013 3:39 pm : link
is a good idea as a nominee
If lifetime achievement counts  
AnnapolisMike : 5/6/2013 3:46 pm : link
And what he has meant to to the franchise, Tuck should be on the list.

Pope did his best work in previous years with Boss and Ballard.
Is this the award  
RB^2 : 5/6/2013 3:51 pm : link
Where the recipient plays poorly and/or gets hurt the following year?

I nominate Bob!
I say  
Fish : 5/6/2013 3:51 pm : link
Bradshaw. He gave everything he had and left it on the field.
If this is about adding names to be nominated  
Sneakers O'toole : 5/6/2013 3:57 pm : link
I would put Prince on there
Hynoski  
YorkAveGiant : 5/6/2013 4:02 pm : link
kept Eli on his feet and gave Bradshaw at least a yard on every carry.
Antrelle Rolle  
Torrag : 5/6/2013 4:18 pm : link
No one else on defense should even be mentioned....never mind given serious consideration. They embarrassed themselves as a unit and us as fans that take pride in Giants defense.

Eli's second half was meh. Cruz disappeared after he was nailed a few times. Bennett was just ok. Beatty had his best season to date but Giant of the Year? Ahmad could be considered on toughness. Brown until he was injured might have been our most consistent offensive player when he touched the ball. Eh it's a mess TBH.

Frankly we should abstain this year. No one deserves it.
So...  
Torrag : 5/6/2013 4:18 pm : link
None of the Above gets the trophy!
Bradshaw  
Damon : 5/6/2013 4:50 pm : link
If not for a gritty performance last year... than for a lifetime achievement award... Great Giant.
I think that list really reflects the year the Giants had  
oipolloi : 5/6/2013 4:59 pm : link
no one really leaps out at you as deserving

I'd put Beatty on the list.
It's pretty obvious it's Stevie Brown  
raever : 5/6/2013 5:18 pm : link
He had the most outstanding performance of any Giant this season. No one else is even very close in my book. Sure stats can lie but in this case they tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but....

2 NFC Defensive Player of the Week Awards

Established a Giants franchise record for single-season interception return yards (259).

He finished the season with 307 turnover return yards, which ranked as the fourth highest single-season total in NFL history

His 8 interceptions was the most by a Giant in a season since 1968.

He was simply the best in Blue in 2013.
Who ever keeps the giants defensive  
Kevin(formerly Tiki4Six) : 5/6/2013 5:27 pm : link
Stats ... With all the first downs, TD's, yardage etc... The Giants gave up they had to work overtime all season long!
A suggestion: Name the Award the Jack Pinto BBI Giant of the Year  
plumber : 5/6/2013 6:37 pm : link
In honor of the world's greatest Giant fan - left this earth in his Victor Cruz Jersey.

Sorry, I don't know how to post a link, but if you copy and paste the following, you will see what I mean:

http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AnYU81mCdkGTSEMtJ5SX86WbvZx4?p=Jack+Pinto&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-621

(If someone agrees, maybe they can provide this link to this photo. I think that it would be a small but meaningful way to honor him).


I believe the award is already named for Hope Johnson.  
Bige711 : 5/6/2013 6:41 pm : link
!
Stevie Brown  
mrvax : 5/6/2013 7:01 pm : link
He play way beyond expectations last year.
I cast my vote for Victor Cruz  
GiantBlue : 5/6/2013 7:01 pm : link
Amazing season!
How can TC be on the ballot. Really?  
RDJR : 5/6/2013 7:39 pm : link
For another 2d half collapse? These names should be on the ballot... Eli, Cruz, Bradshaw, Rolle and Prince. Coaches, PR guys, owners, etc... shouldn't be eligible IMO. Say it every year.
Forgot Stevie. Add him.  
RDJR : 5/6/2013 7:40 pm : link
Three O and three D.
give it to  
spike : 5/6/2013 8:11 pm : link
Bradshaw
I also nominate  
Sec 103 : 5/6/2013 8:15 pm : link
AB
Without a doubt.....  
Doomster : 5/6/2013 8:35 pm : link
It should go to either:

AB

Osi

Canty

Boley

Blackburn

Tynes

Barden

Beckum

or

Rocky Bernard

And I think you ALL know why!
plumber  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/6/2013 8:42 pm : link
It's already been named after Hope Johnson.
Matt Liquito  
ImThatGuy : 5/6/2013 8:46 pm : link
...
Bradshaw.  
BigBlue in Keys : 5/6/2013 8:52 pm : link
Tons of heart and Giants pride going out there as banged up as he was. Gave his all for the team, on Sundays.
do the right thing  
djm : 5/6/2013 11:24 pm : link
and give it to Ahmad Bradshaw. Please.
Stevie Brown.  
LawrenceTaylor56 : 5/6/2013 11:24 pm : link
.
Stevie Brown is a great choice ...  
Manny in CA : 5/6/2013 11:48 pm : link
But how can you give it to anybody else but Bradshaw ?

My favorite moments - screaming and hollering at Tom because he wanted to go into the game; playing with "everything" broken.

He's the perfect example of a young man who screwed up big (having to go to jail for it) to one who cautiously took to being a Giant, then cried alligator tears when told he was not coming back.

If we had a room-full of Bradshaws, the other teams would afraid to come out to take the field against us.
Bradshaw... you know why  
Blue Blood : 5/6/2013 11:49 pm : link
not only for gutting it out every single week on a bad wheel.. but because he brought it so many times.. so many games.. he didnt have the size of others.. or the speed.. but he had HEART !!!

I like what Stevie Brown did.. but Bradshaw was the heart and soul of the team IMO.. and that deserves recognition and reward.. its not just about stats..

The award IMO is for the Giant of the Year..

Who represented the Giants better last year?? Bradshaw gave his all.. played hurt.. played through injuries.. broken feet.. never complained.. was there every Sunday.. thats Giants football..

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Not only that.. when I was kid.. Doug Kotar was my favorite Giant  
Blue Blood : 5/6/2013 11:51 pm : link
AB did that 44 proud !!!!!!
As someone on BBI said  
Blue Blood : 5/6/2013 11:55 pm : link
Ahmad Bradshaw.. the man who runs like he is angry at the grass LOL !!
No player on the roster deserves it  
Kyle : 5/7/2013 12:19 am : link
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Bradshaw should get it  
cjd2404 : 5/7/2013 8:07 am : link
for his fiery leadership, which will be missed, and getting those stats hobbled. Only wish we saw him healthy and on 2 feet. That would have been a sight
Eric, would it be possible to have a joint John Mara/Steve Tisch  
Victor in CT : 5/7/2013 8:52 am : link
candidacy? After seeing the Jets mess play out, I appreciate more and more the way JM and ST have continued the tradition of dignity and class established by Wellington Mara and re-enforced by Bob Tisch. JM and ST have seamlessly continued the harmonious and professional atmosphere forged by the fathers. It is that culture that allows JR, TC and co to do their jobs.
How about Will Beatty........  
Simms11 : 5/7/2013 9:02 am : link
Extremely consistent and kept Eli's blind-side clean most of the year.
Stevie Brown was the most dynamic, playmaking guy we had on  
BoldRuler : 5/7/2013 9:18 am : link
defense last year. Most of the team had a 'down' year in my opinion, yet Stevie Brown was making play after play. Lot's of picks and was a solid safety. He's not a sexy name, the most famous or longest tenured Giant, but in my opinion had the best individual season last year.

Stevie Brown.
I was just coming on to say the same thing Kyle said  
Greg from LI : 5/7/2013 9:21 am : link
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I'd say a fan deserves....  
Ryan : 5/7/2013 9:30 am : link
...the award in lieu of a player this year for enduring the team's lackluster late season effort.

I nominate Elitemob32 and JerseyJoeDynasty.
Victor  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/7/2013 10:15 am : link
the problem is we would need to buy two trophies. The trophy is $900.
It seems  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/7/2013 10:21 am : link
like most of you are saying the original six candidates are fine (Coughlin, Manning, Bradshaw, Cruz, Brown, Rolle).

Common names that kept coming up were Bennett, Pope, Tynes, Beatty, and Boothe.

Do you guys really think Tynes should be on the list? While Tynes kicked the second-most FGs in 2012 (33), he was only 18th in FG percentage. Also, his miss against the Skins was a killer, and he had two shots at the FG in Philly (granted that was a long kick).

I understand Eric. Would one with both names suffice?  
Victor in CT : 5/7/2013 10:28 am : link
Speaking hypothetically, would you get 2 trophies if there was a tie?
Victor  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 5/7/2013 10:30 am : link
No, I don't think one trophy with two names would work. Someone needs to take possession of the trophy.

In the unlikely event of a tie, we would have a run off.
Gotcha Eric  
Victor in CT : 5/7/2013 10:31 am : link
thanks
I vote for Bradshaw  
PatersonPlank : 5/7/2013 10:32 am : link
Not only because he deserves it, but also because he's not here anymore.
BRADSHAW  
OldPolack : 5/7/2013 11:17 am : link
AB not TC
also for scoring the winning TD in last yers Super Bowl.
He played hurt all year. If TIKI had his heart and desire he
would be in the HOF.
No Brainer  
quaseem1 : 5/7/2013 8:11 pm : link
BRADSHAW with ROLLE a close 2nd IMO
What about Kenny Phillips?  
an_idol_mind : 5/7/2013 9:07 pm : link
Yes, he did spend most of the year injured, but when he was in there the defense improved dramatically. You could argue that his presence on the field was the most significant one for the defense, and that things really went down the tubes when he couldn't go.
Ahmad Bradshaw  
FranknWeezer : 5/8/2013 11:25 am : link
Give it to #44 and thank him for the good times.
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