Who is One Player You Always Wish Played for the Giants?

BigBlueCane said:

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Another Hall of Famer.

This game is harder than it looks.

He wasn't quite the blocker Mo Carthon was, but Rathman could be trusted to catch the ball if it hit him in the hands. Moose Johnston was similar; I just never liked him. Not sure why.

would have been great to have Tiki on offense and Rhonde in the secondary.

Problem with this game is trying pick a player who was very good for a long time that isn't a HOF'er. And is somewhat likeable.

For me? Easy. I always wanted Darren Sproles

Almost impossible to run up the middle against.

They passed during his draft year and he became an instant star. Could'a, should'a, would'a.

In comment 15212168 Thegratefulhead said:

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We had Joe Pisarcik.....

I grew up a Colts fan. Became a Giants fan in 1984 after the Mayflower incident.

Loved Bert Jones.

a Hall of Famer...

In comment 15212295 Jimmy Googs said:

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a Hall of Famer...

I'm surprised no one said Jerry Rice yet...

would have looked nice in Giants blue for those years he played.

Atleast before Giants signed McKenzie

In comment 15212296 Anakim said:

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In comment 15212295 Jimmy Googs said: Quote: a Hall of Famer... I'm surprised no one said Jerry Rice yet...

Did he get in?

Simeon Rice. Imagine a defensive front in the late-90s with Strahan, Rice, and Keith Hamilton coming at you.

or Andre Johnson

And just since I loved watching them at Notre Dame

Stephon Tuit
Will Fuller
Ronnie Stanley

Jerome Bettis
Reggie Brooks
Bobby Taylor

I know the OP said no HOFers. But passing on Reggie White was the worst decision of my Giants lifetime which dates to Super Bowl I and that covers a lot of ground.

George Young was a major reason the Giants won two Super Bowls with Parcells as coach. No way they could have done it without him in my opinion. He was the perfect person at the perfect time. But I also believe that passing on Reggie White left a few on the table.

Trust me I know the entire story and I know the Giants needed OL help more than defensive help and I know Zimmerman dared Young to choose him which his stubbornness and distain for players asserting any kind of independence guaranteed he would be the choice but I also know that Parcells wanted Reggie White badly and if he and Belichick got him with LT in his prime and the rest of the Giants defense at that time they would have been a dynasty to rival the Packers in the 60's and the Steelers in 70's.

In comment 15212088 gersh said:

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Here’s the history Thirty years ago, the 1984 USFL supplemental draft was held, giving NFL teams the chance to grab the rights to a player from the upstart league if it folded, the player finished his time in the USFL or was released. The Giants had the third pick and, as Myers wrote, "Parcells lobbied Young to take White of the Memphis Showboats. ... But the Giants' offensive line was a mess and Young wanted offensive tackle Gary Zimmerman, who was playing for the Los Angeles Express." Because Parcells was almost fired in his first year with the franchise, he "didn't have much clout in the organization at that point." You might know the rest. If not: The Eagles had the next selection and took White after the Giants took Zimmerman, who didn't want to play for New York and was eventually traded to the Vikings. White logged 13 sacks in his rookie year with the Eagles in 1985 and ended up with 198 for his Hall of Fame career.

I know Young played a significant role in our reversal of fortunes from the dark years of the late 60s and 70s, but GD. Some of his decisions. His contempt for Parcells and Belichick hurt this team so badly post-XXV, plus his lack of understanding for the salary cap.

I wonder if some of this stuff is why it took him so long to get into the HoF (still well-warranted, btw).

In comment 15212168 Thegratefulhead said:

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We had Joe Pisarcik.....

Loved Bert Jones! But I will say Greg Cook or Brian Sipe.

Reggie White seems like a no-brainer

Darren Woodson, John Randle, Gronkowski

RB of the Cleveland Browns

Larry Fitz.

JJ Watt
TJ Watt
Chris Chambers
Lee Evans
Joe Thomas
Jonathan Taylor
Travis Beckham (gotcha!)
Travis Frederick
Erasmus James (pre injury)

because of that quick release.

with the HoF caveat.

I think Hines Ward would have fit the mold of a NYG player perfectly.

Bob Lily/Dallas

Bob Lily/Dallas

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Then my vote goes to Wilber Marshall. He was secretly the best player on that 80s Bears defense and became the best player on the Washington defense afterward.

He was one of the true original Minnesota Vikings "purple-people-eaters", and he was one of the best defensive tackles in NFL history.
He's also a brilliant man off the field, having been a judge in the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1993 to 2015.

Sterling Sharpe.

The RB that was drafted by the Seahawks the same year the Giants selected Ron Dayne. I thought he was going to light up the NFL right from the start. Always wondered what would have happened if we had him & Tiki instead of "no-gain" Dayne.

...have fun everybody.

The best TE the Cowboys ever had. Sure fire HOF first ballot.

The best TE the Cowboys ever had. Sure fire HOF first ballot.

maybe, maybe not HOF material.

In comment 15212082 Anakim said:

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I have a feeling no one ever reads the content of my posts. Haha

I agree , no one has listed a non-hall of famer or potential hall of famer. Humans are less intellgent than slugs.

Offense- Randy Moss
Defense- Ed Reed

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the WR the Giants cut to make room for the legendary Joey Biscaha. Dial had a very good career with the Steelers and Cowboys. Not sure Biscaha even had double-digit receptions in his very short career.

In comment 15212205 geelabee said:

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Love Eli and after LT he might be the greatest Giant of all time..but if Brady the Giants might have an extra 5 super bowl titles..

or he could have washed out and never been heard from again. he was a 6th round pick who under different coaching may never have turned into Tom Brady that we know today. Brady is a guy who craves discipline and order. How much of that existed under studly Jim "look at me" Fassel??

I always would love to have seen with the Giants. Tremendous will, did everything right, tough.

but to Anakim's inquiry, Tom Rathman would have fit right in with the Giants. I loved Carton, but Rathman was also a great blocker but could do so much more as a receiver.

Anquan Boldin. There were always those rumors of a trade.

Reese hated Lbs and Wilson over him alway bothered me.

I know he played briefly. I just wish his career wasn’t cut short, unbelievable talent, skill, heart and drive! Such a good kid, too! Wonder how he’s doing?

The Giants traded their first draft pick in 1975 to Dallas in exchange for QB Craig Morten. Dallas chose Randy White - all pro seven times - the Manster

Anderson.

Can think of many times when he would have come in handy

I wish he had ever played for the Giants.

Keith Byars: his hit on Pepper Johnson still makes me cringe. Bill Parcells emphasized his play against the giants, and his playing style overall. Evidenced by the fact that he took him to both NE, & NY.
Larry Centers: his catching ability was majestic.
Curt Warner (RB: “Seahawks”): loved his second effort,fluidity, and toughness.
Sterling Sharpe: IIMHO his field vision & ability to separate, before his nearly inexplicable neck injury, were unsurpassed. He was also a fearless beast when used inside, before the arrival of Favre.

I couldn’t agree more with the post by “Fstubbs,” (?) and his analysis of the unselfish contributions kiwi, contributed, at a cost to his ability to elevate his attributes.