Giants Interested in Sidney Rice

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Can't give that cap money away huh.

leave well enough alone already...

In comment 11619882 Canton said:

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Y not?

If it's for cheap and he's healthy, sign me up.

In comment 11619882 Canton said:

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Thanks Jerry.

And other than one career year, his production has been pedestrian.

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He tore is ACL last year.

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it cant hurt.. if he is cheap.. he can compete for a roster spot..

god forbid someone goes down in camp an additional veteran would be nice. it's not like he would get anything other than the minimum.

he has talent of course but a long injury list:

Missed time his first two years because of his knee
Hip surgery in 2010
IR after 2 concussions in three weeks in 2011
Torn ACL last year

In seven seasons he's only played 16 games twice but one of those years was a pro bowl season and he'll only be 28 at the start of this season. For that, I understand the interest but I would most certainly be cautious.

We still need an X receiver to replace Nicks, and a vet with speed can't hurt.

If healthy and for the right price, why not. When healthy this guy can play. Good Wr depth.

I could see being happy with an incentive-laden short-term deal that allows Rice to rebuild value and prove that he can stay healthy and allows the Giants to hedge their bet on Randle and/or bridge the gap from Nicks to a Rookie.

Bring him in for the medical staff to take a look at. If they think there's a reasonable chance that Rice can have a productive year, start talking numbers. Given the shape of the guy's career, I can't imagine that any other teams are putting much guaranteed money on the table.

not group; if vet min.
Camp comp, veteran presence for young wides(just because he hasnt played much doesnt mean doesnt mean hes not learned things).

extremely injury prone. When healthy, he's a beast on the outside.

and on the cheap Why Not????

with playing time incentives it's a no brainer. Could be a great pickup. If he gets hurt, just move on.

I have no problem if he comes in on a minimum contract and tries to make the team. The Giants will only sign him at their price and with his injury history, it won't be much more than veteran minimum. Guys like Rice and Manningham are at a point where they have to prove they can still play in the league. Good, they are cheap and motivated. Let them push Rueben Randle. You can never have enough competition and if they don't perform...they get cut.

Yes, then OL or Donald in 1st and I'm happy

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and Manningham compete with each other during camp. If we get lucky, at least one of them will be a weapon for us.

more than vet minimum. Maybe not much more. Something like an incentive laden contract tied to playing time.

BTW: If you look at his stats, it's weird. Pedestrian to OK every year except this unreal 2009 season where he has 83 catches for 1312 yards.
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he has a certain x factor about him that allows him to raise his level of play.

If he is healthy and checks out, fingers crossed, I think he improves the corps.

and been healthy at the same time.

But why not.

its not like we'd give him a ton of money. I'm fine with it if healthy, which he would be if we signed him.

In comment 11620003 mrvax said:

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more than vet minimum. Maybe not much more. Something like an incentive laden contract tied to playing time. BTW: If you look at his stats, it's weird. Pedestrian to OK every year except this unreal 2009 season where he has 83 catches for 1312 yards. Sidney Rice - ( New Window )

Not that weird.. Favre was there that year and he was awesome. He never had a QB playing at that level any other year he's been around.

be a camp body signed for vet minimum in all likelihood. As someone said, he has a long injury history. I would pass, but it's not like we'd be guaranteeing anything. Reese is loading up on second tier FAs, which is fine. Two or three should make the 53. The rest will be cut. If they do anything, then maybe another team or the Giants will pick them up mid season.

I remember the bomb he caught for a TD against us in 2007 on like the second play of the game from Tarvaris Jackson. Tarvaris Freakin' Jackson. Ugh.

more upside with Rice, and would be nice to see what he can do with a real QB.

Can you say green zone target?

he can beat out MM and JJ..

"Rice has been injury prone throughout his career. He has missed significant time with knee, hip, and concussion issues."

Definitely talent worthy of a starter in the league. Unless the light bulb suddenly goes on for Randle, all Rice would have to do is make it through training camp in order to be the starter for the Giants, but the injury history is a real turn off. If he had a bad attitude, that might be easier to deal with than injuries.

If Seattle is putting out feelers now but gets no takers, he will be a definite post draft cut. Sit back and wait. Then offer a low risk contract.

he's a FA..

says he suggested Rice or Miles Austin as a cheap veteran late in FA. Says Austin may be the safer bet...he may be right.

In comment 11620106 Eric from BBI said:

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says he suggested Rice or Miles Austin as a cheap veteran late in FA. Says Austin may be the safer bet...he may be right.

Of those two? Austin is DEFINITELY a better player, but Austin's issue is that he's constantly hurt.

Im a hundred percent sure he can become Eli's big WR that we need. Dont break the bank...1yr 2 mil with incentives

pick up a veteran FA, they give him a locker.

The Giants reserve a hospital bed!

who has had bad luck with random injuries than one who's hamstring is chronically injured each year.

I'd prefer Rice to Austin.

Seems to have been a shell of his old self the last couple of years. If he checks out, he's worth a look.

I think I'd take Rice over Austin if they were both 100% healthy.

pass on both and see if we can draft some, and bring in undrafted FAs. I don't want injury prone guys.

but in either case it seems a "no harm, no foul" type of situation.

At least it had better be.

minimum with incentives.

"...but we shouldn't overpay" regarding any potential free agent transaction thread?

Everybody on BBI who has recommended that the Giants overpay a player lately, please raise your hands...

Take Austin over him too. Plays hard. But both are always nicked up so it isn't ideal.