Great Giant, kept at it despite being un-drafted and overcoming early injuries as well as later ones. Wish you could have tasted another Superbowl opportunity.
Terribly unfortunate that injury robbed him of his abilities,
that all 3 stud WR's of our 2011 team had their careers cut short. I remember when we debated at length on this board over which of them we would be able to keep, still can't believe all of them are done in the league due to injuries, absolutely unreal.
Cruz will always be remembered, I remember him being real good to the fans at training camp.
Tremendous production for a few years, a bushel of highlight reel plays, playoff heroics, a Super Bowl ring, and capped off by a very admirable comeback from a brutal injury.
One of the best Giants of this era...you will be missed Victor
how he saved the season with that catch/run against the Jets.....we had turned our season around with a big win in Dallas, and threw it away the following week with a clunker against Washington....
The next week against the Jets, we were lifeless, until the catch....will never forget that play.....
Apparently, from what the Giants saw from him this season, means, he is all done.......
The 99-yarder, the TD against Dallas in Week 17, his dominant performance against SF in the championship game, and then catching a TD in the Super Bowl. As magical a season as one could have. On top of that, he was one of the more popular players I recall wearing a Giants uniform. Not sure if his playing days are over, but he'll have no shortage of opportunities in business, media, fashion, etc., going forward. Thanks, Victor!
Being a local guy and the salsa dance captivated everyone. Being at the 2011 Jets game was one of the coolest moments as a Giants fan as well as the SF NFC Championship game. Guy had the heart of a champion and always left it all on the field.
Shame what injuries did to his career, but he made some nice coin and has a very good post-career life ahead of him. Much respect and wish him the best of luck going forward.
They had beaten the Giants 6 (?) times in a row so, going into the Linc, it was hard to be optimistic. Then Cruz breaks his first of many long YAC TDs and we're all "oh shit pre-season Jets was not a fluke...this guy is a player."
was the day Victor Cruz broke out against the Eagles. A wonderful day on so many levels. It was great to share my son's birthday with a star being born.
All the best to you, Mr. Cruz. Thank you for the fantastic memories.
Wish you could have stayed another year just to show us that you were just getting your legs back and I know you will have a great 2017 year so please don't end up on a NFCE team.
You are a true giant both on and off the field and you will be missed in the locker room!
I believe this picture is after Manningham's 4th Q TD in the 2011 NFCC. One of the great plays in Giant history.
One of my favorite Cruz plays was actually not a touchdown, just a super clutch catch in 2011 week 17 when we needed do beat the Cowboys to make the playoffs. After going up 21-0 early, the Cowboys had cut it to 21-14, and the Giants faced a 3rd and long in their own end when Cruz bailed them out yet again.
If you refuse to take a pay cut and work with the Giants then this was the right move I unfortunately feel he needed a year under his belt to get his game legs back and they should've given him at least a chance in camp I think too much was expected of him too soon from the injuries he had just my opinion
Watching him go down vs. the Eagles was maybe the single saddest thing I've experienced as a football fan. My feeling that night was worse than after any loss...and we've had some doozies. Seeing him go sucks...but I was so thrilled we got to see him back out there in blue. Best of luck Vic!
on and off the field in particular. He always handled himself with the utmost class and represented himself, his family and the Giants organization so well. He will be missed.
For putting Paterson NJ on the map for a good thing!!!
I guess you have yourself set up for your financial future and your family. Two great achievements aside form what you have done for the Giants and their fans. I hope you land squarely on your feet and if you desire to keep going in football, may God bless you and keep you injury free, but don't have good games against us.
Cojelo suave !!!
for the SB run in 2011-12. Guy who fought like hell to make the roster, and fought like hell to come back from a devastating injury. Many of us expected this, but that doesn't make it any easier to accept.
Thanks VC, you'll always be an all-time Giant great.
just like all the other Giant greats. I was at the JETS game where he took it for 99 yards and propelled this team into the playoffs and ultimately another Super Bowl Championship. I'll always remember that spectacular play.
I wish you nothing but the best Cruz... Cruz a True Giant. One of my favorite players ever to wear Blue. Great Story, Great Player, and Great Giant. Thank You Cruz. You will be missed!
that 2011 season was a welcome distraction to real life for me and i'm sure many others.
the magical ride had zero chance of happening without you.
99 yard TD started the run, 74 yard TD got us up early in the division clincher, the Plax-esque abuse of the SF secondary in the NFC title game, the opening TD of XLVI
an electric player. happy we had those couple great years and simultaneously it's saddening how many guys we've lost at a relatively young age to injury in the last decade
a player and she was genuinely sad today when she heard the news. For a 13 year old Giants' fan you helped her fall in love with Giants football... and the salsa. As her dad I'll always remember your heart. Thanks VC.
Had serious doubts about Victor's ability to replace Steve Smith. The Giants did also as they signed the ancient Brandon Stokley to a contract after Victor dropped and easy pass on his first attempt against Washington on a 3rd down play. After that play,Cruz was just incredible and made big play after big play and was easily the catalyst that propelled our NY Giants to a Super Bowl Championship. Thank you Victor Cruz for great moments and memories. Best of luck with your next team.
for the run in 2011. Some of the greatest plays in Giants history in the biggest spots. As a Giants fan you always will have a place in my heart. Thanks for everything and good luck.
Thank you first and foremost for representing big blue the right way. Class act I got my cousin into the Giants and he gravitated towards you and I couldn't ask for a better role model. You were a great player and we will always remember 2011 as the year of victor. Keep playing Vic will always root for you no matter what laundry you wear because you are a giant at heart
You were an inspiration to many. Your talent, drive, personality, humbleness will not be forgotten. My 80 year young mom was a huge Brandon Jacobs fan and became an even bigger Victor Cruz fan. She confiscated my Cruz jersey and always wears it on gameday. She called me yesterday and was a little sad, but I assured her that someday when you retire, it will be as a Giant. She says you will always be a Giant to her.
Thank you, Victor. You will always be a Super Bowl Champion and a NY Football Giant!
thank you for being one of the greatest Giants of this generation. A hometown underdog story for the ages, and a world champion. Congrats and a great career in blue and thank you again for your efforts.
THAT 99 YARD TOUCHDOWN THAT STARTED THE RUN... ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYS IN MY LIFETIME!
THE BEST ROUTE RUNNER I HAVE SEEN IN A GIANTS UNIFORM! MAYBE ODELL WILL TOP YOU ONE DAY, BUT AS OF NOW... YOU ARE MY FAVORITE GIANTS RECEVIER OF ALL TIME!
MY ENTIRE FAMILY THANKS YOU FOR THE JOY YOU BROUGHT US WITH YOUR GREAT PLAY! THANK YOU VICTOR CRUZ! SEE YOU IN THE RING OF HONOR! GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES THE REST OF THE WAY!
I'm gonna miss your number 80 on the field, the CCCCCRRRRRRUUUUUUUUUZZZZZZZ!!!!! chanting in all of the stadiums around the league, and your salza'ing. You were a great Giant, and in my mind, you will always be a Giant!!!
Best of luck to you and your entire family in the next chapter of your life.
Cruz will always be remembered, I remember him being real good to the fans at training camp.
One of the best Giants of this era...you will be missed Victor
The next week against the Jets, we were lifeless, until the catch....will never forget that play.....
Apparently, from what the Giants saw from him this season, means, he is all done.......
Simply put: the Giants do not win the SB without him.
Injuries have just killed the Giants at that position. I'm glad Victor got a decent payday before he left.
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Victor, you earned your money, we love you, rock forever on baby!
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CRUUUUUUUUUUUUZ!
Shame what injuries did to his career, but he made some nice coin and has a very good post-career life ahead of him. Much respect and wish him the best of luck going forward.
Great Giant with many incredible moments to look back on in that iconic blue jersey. Culminating in a Superbowl Championship.
Thanks Victor. Thanks Mario. Thanks Hakeem.
Beautiful and it only got better.
All the best to you, Mr. Cruz. Thank you for the fantastic memories.
cruz to rise the 2016
Good luck!
You are a true giant both on and off the field and you will be missed in the locker room!
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One more time!
CRUUUUUUUUUUUUUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
In those 4 seasons, he averaged 70 catches, 1053 yards and 6 TDs.
Damn injuries.
All-time Giant.
Thank you, Victor! Best of luck to you.
Thanks Victor. Thanks Mario. Thanks Hakeem.
I believe this picture is after Manningham's 4th Q TD in the 2011 NFCC. One of the great plays in Giant history.
One of my favorite Cruz plays was actually not a touchdown, just a super clutch catch in 2011 week 17 when we needed do beat the Cowboys to make the playoffs. After going up 21-0 early, the Cowboys had cut it to 21-14, and the Giants faced a 3rd and long in their own end when Cruz bailed them out yet again.
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Saw him score from coast-to-coast - 2011 season-ender vs Dallas to the beatdown on SF in the 2012 "revenge" game.
Best of luck and thanks.
Best wishes to next step
What a great story his is. And a gutty comeback from a catastrophic injury. Thank you, Victor.
Thank you for being a true champion, without your contributions, there is no way the Giants win Super Bowl 46
Thank you for your off the field work to make the area a better place and for being a Giant on and off the field.
You will be missed.
Best of luck.
Thanks Victor. Thanks Mario. Thanks Hakeem.
I love this picture!
And yes, thank you very much
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I guess you have yourself set up for your financial future and your family. Two great achievements aside form what you have done for the Giants and their fans. I hope you land squarely on your feet and if you desire to keep going in football, may God bless you and keep you injury free, but don't have good games against us.
Cojelo suave !!!
Nothing but gratitude.
Thanks VC, you'll always be an all-time Giant great.
A class act. Hope their is another story for him.
it was time.
Camp fodder, they said. Then, you buried the Jets in pre-season. Made the roster, stashed for a year, then you broke out...and the rest is history.
Victor, Lord of the Dance. You were fun to watch, and that's how I'll remember you!
That was after the two monster TD plays against the Jets and Cowboys.
Nicks was the man during the playoffs. But those last 2 reg. Games were really playoff games and Victor carried us.
You brought a lot of joy not only to Giants fans but football fans, in general. All the best !
the magical ride had zero chance of happening without you.
99 yard TD started the run, 74 yard TD got us up early in the division clincher, the Plax-esque abuse of the SF secondary in the NFC title game, the opening TD of XLVI
an electric player. happy we had those couple great years and simultaneously it's saddening how many guys we've lost at a relatively young age to injury in the last decade
I knew he was special the minute #3 lit up the Jets in preseason. He's a hometown boy done good and should be in the ring of honor.
Thanks for the memories.
I hope that you come back and work for the organization some day. The organization can use all the class acts it can get.
He will always hold a great place in our hearts.
Salsa man, you had a great run and you be will be missed.
Vic is no longer going to wear blue !!
and damn he is going to make a new team very happy next season
Remember the 99-yarder like it was yesterday...
Thank you, Victor. You will always be a Super Bowl Champion and a NY Football Giant!
Victor good luck to you and hopefully life will be good to you.
THE BEST ROUTE RUNNER I HAVE SEEN IN A GIANTS UNIFORM! MAYBE ODELL WILL TOP YOU ONE DAY, BUT AS OF NOW... YOU ARE MY FAVORITE GIANTS RECEVIER OF ALL TIME!
MY ENTIRE FAMILY THANKS YOU FOR THE JOY YOU BROUGHT US WITH YOUR GREAT PLAY! THANK YOU VICTOR CRUZ! SEE YOU IN THE RING OF HONOR! GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES THE REST OF THE WAY!
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Best of luck to you and your entire family in the next chapter of your life.
Good luck in whatever comes next for you.