I think you can tell Cruz is just having a hard time right now. For those making the Tiki comparisons... Tiki would say what he'd say, then later when challenged either completely double down, or repeat the same ridiculous comment with the caveat that he loves and respects whomever he was trashing.
With Cruz it's been very different. He's saying dumb shit but then immediately saying the exact opposite later. I'm giving him a pass for the time being. He's proven plenty about his character and loyalty and I'm not going to let a couple poor comments as he currently looks to find a job for the fist time in his career cloud my opinion of him.
but it does not come off nearly as bad as it was reported. DJ Envy introduced the idea and Cruz kind of shrugged it off but then he came back to it later on his own.
But overall Victor comes off as a nice guy. Not arrogant or full of himself.
but it does not come off nearly as bad as it was reported. DJ Envy introduced the idea and Cruz kind of shrugged it off but then he came back to it later on his own.
I'd agree that it's not quite as bad as reported, but he pretty much said the team wanted to cut him, and they knew the fan reaction would be a lot worse if he'd had a good year, so that drove things. It's a pretty bad thing to say about the team.
I think you can tell Cruz is just having a hard time right now. For those making the Tiki comparisons... Tiki would say what he'd say, then later when challenged either completely double down, or repeat the same ridiculous comment with the caveat that he loves and respects whomever he was trashing.
With Cruz it's been very different. He's saying dumb shit but then immediately saying the exact opposite later. I'm giving him a pass for the time being. He's proven plenty about his character and loyalty and I'm not going to let a couple poor comments as he currently looks to find a job for the fist time in his career cloud my opinion of him.
... Really, why should Cruz go up instead of Hakeem Nicks? Nicks played more games as a Giant, had more catches, more yards and more TDs.
Cruz' name is always thrown out there for the ROH. I get it: local kid; great story, more media friendly ....but I never hear anyone clamoring for Nicks who arguably deserves it more.
... Really, why should Cruz go up instead of Hakeem Nicks? Nicks played more games as a Giant, had more catches, more yards and more TDs.
Cruz' name is always thrown out there for the ROH. I get it: local kid; great story, more media friendly ....but I never hear anyone clamoring for Nicks who arguably deserves it more.
Well the man can dance after all, that should count for something.
... Really, why should Cruz go up instead of Hakeem Nicks? Nicks played more games as a Giant, had more catches, more yards and more TDs.
Cruz' name is always thrown out there for the ROH. I get it: local kid; great story, more media friendly ....but I never hear anyone clamoring for Nicks who arguably deserves it more.
Victor is not close to being a ROH-level player. If he hadn't had that horrific injury, yes, I think there is a chance he would've gotten there.
...of his Eli comments and suppression remarks. So he's attempting damage control after the fact. Not dumb too do so and the gullible will take it at face value.
It's all water under the bridge, but I'm not convinced that
Cruz wasn't targeted because he couldn't get open. On two thirds of his dropbacks, Manning looked for OBJ first. Often, despite the fact that OBJ was double-teamed and not open, Eli would try to force the ball into him anyway.
In week 15, the only time Cruz was targeted in double digits, he caught eight balls.
But I don't like his chances to stick with Chicago or any other team. Receivers who left the Giants for other teams - Steve Smith, Manningham, Nicks, Randle - have not done well.
he was a little whiny in that interview though, pick it up
at 7:00, then listen there for a couple minutes. He basically said he could tell halfway thru the season he wasn't going to be back, and that's why they threw him the ball less.
If I was a 1000 year receiver, the perception to the fans
would not have good optics, as a 500 yard receiver,
'let's get Cruz off the books'...I don't hate the the guy,
doesn't sound that good though, everybody move on.
Where is that show 'The Breakfast Club' located, just curious?
he was a little whiny in that interview though, pick it up
at 7:00, then listen there for a couple minutes. He basically said he could tell halfway thru the season he wasn't going to be back, and that's why they threw him the ball less.
If I was a 1000 year receiver, the perception to the fans
would not have good optics, as a 500 yard receiver,
'let's get Cruz off the books'...I don't hate the the guy,
doesn't sound that good though, everybody move on.
Where is that show 'The Breakfast Club' located, just curious?
-Victor Cruz
With Cruz it's been very different. He's saying dumb shit but then immediately saying the exact opposite later. I'm giving him a pass for the time being. He's proven plenty about his character and loyalty and I'm not going to let a couple poor comments as he currently looks to find a job for the fist time in his career cloud my opinion of him.
People only deny things with that type of evidence and get away with it in politics, man,
Form your own opinion - ( New Window )
For a guy who has been here in NY and dealt with the media for quite some time now, it sure doesn't seem like he's learned much.
But overall Victor comes off as a nice guy. Not arrogant or full of himself.
I'd agree that it's not quite as bad as reported, but he pretty much said the team wanted to cut him, and they knew the fan reaction would be a lot worse if he'd had a good year, so that drove things. It's a pretty bad thing to say about the team.
With Cruz it's been very different. He's saying dumb shit but then immediately saying the exact opposite later. I'm giving him a pass for the time being. He's proven plenty about his character and loyalty and I'm not going to let a couple poor comments as he currently looks to find a job for the fist time in his career cloud my opinion of him.
How has he proven his loyalty and character?
Cruz' name is always thrown out there for the ROH. I get it: local kid; great story, more media friendly ....but I never hear anyone clamoring for Nicks who arguably deserves it more.
Cruz' name is always thrown out there for the ROH. I get it: local kid; great story, more media friendly ....but I never hear anyone clamoring for Nicks who arguably deserves it more.
Maybe he and Jennings can have a dance-off
Cruz' name is always thrown out there for the ROH. I get it: local kid; great story, more media friendly ....but I never hear anyone clamoring for Nicks who arguably deserves it more.
Victor is not close to being a ROH-level player. If he hadn't had that horrific injury, yes, I think there is a chance he would've gotten there.
After watching the video, I can tell those headlines are without context.
He's not bitter at all and gives lots of respect and appreciation to the Giants and Eli.
In week 15, the only time Cruz was targeted in double digits, he caught eight balls.
But I don't like his chances to stick with Chicago or any other team. Receivers who left the Giants for other teams - Steve Smith, Manningham, Nicks, Randle - have not done well.
What games was he watching?
at 7:00, then listen there for a couple minutes. He basically said he could tell halfway thru the season he wasn't going to be back, and that's why they threw him the ball less.
If I was a 1000 year receiver, the perception to the fans
would not have good optics, as a 500 yard receiver,
'let's get Cruz off the books'...I don't hate the the guy,
doesn't sound that good though, everybody move on.
Where is that show 'The Breakfast Club' located, just curious?
Dasit.
at 7:00, then listen there for a couple minutes. He basically said he could tell halfway thru the season he wasn't going to be back, and that's why they threw him the ball less.
If I was a 1000 year receiver, the perception to the fans
would not have good optics, as a 500 yard receiver,
'let's get Cruz off the books'...I don't hate the the guy,
doesn't sound that good though, everybody move on.
Where is that show 'The Breakfast Club' located, just curious?
Power 105.1 New York City
Make it stop.
Make it stop.
Seems like his go to rebuttal is that his words were taken out of context. I don't think he knows what that word really means.