Let’s go shopping
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- February
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There’s few things in life more enjoyable than spending other people’s money. Free agents will be eligible to sign on Friday, so let’s get a wish list together.
What do the Giants need?
Since it’s unlikely Plaxico Burress will be free and clear to suit up and help, we’ve all been focusing on a wide receiver who’s capable of creating a mismatch and winning jump balls in the end zone. I’m not sure that player will be on the open market.
He’s not likely to be available to the Giants via the draft, either.
Naturally, the focus is on T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who is probably the next best option. The level of interest on both sides of the equation seems to vary from report to report. Don’t worry about it being an issue, though. Poker faces are common during any negotiation. Still, this is a possession receiver, meaning he’s better suited to replace Amani Toomer in the lineup.
I’ll throw some other names out, and I want you to do the same.
Channing Crowder (Dolphins) Linebacker—He’s not a marquee name, but the 25-year-old covers a lot of ground and makes tackles. Crowder is younger than Bart Scott, who’s probably going to demand two or three more bags of money. We still don’t know what Gerris Wilkinson or Bryan Kehl might become. The question is, can the Giants afford to wait?
Keith Davis (Cowboys) Safety—Based on the week-to-week changes, Tom Coughlin was never happy with the kick coverage. Why not bring in a special teams standout? Davis ran through the traffic and had a team-leading 20 tackles for Dallas last season. It probably wouldn’t hurt to have somebody on hand in case James Butler gets away. Davis would have to agree not to go clubbing with Burress, though.
L.J. Smith (Eagles) Tight end—I know, the guy can’t stay on the field long enough to earn a long-term contract. Would he jump ahead of Mike Matthews or Darcy Johnson on the depth chart? I think so. Smith is good in the red zone and he caught 11 passes against the Giants last season. With so many formations utilizing a pair of tight ends, it wouldn’t hurt to put a second threat on the field.
So give me three or four names you believe should be considered, but keep in mind, there’s not a lot of cap space to deal with.
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on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 at 10:47 am by Mike Dougherty. 
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Ernie Palladino
Obviously Boldin is an option, but that would cost a lot of picks. If we can lock up TJ instead, I’d be very happy with that.
Someone else to consider from across town: Laverneus Coles. There’s another guy who’s a deep threat, which the Giants desperately need. Hopefully they give him some consideration.
What’s the deal with Keith Brooking? I see he’s an Unrestricted Free Agent, but is he planning on resigning with Atlanta? If not, in my opinion, this man is one of the most underrated players in the whole league. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get him.
Can you provide more information on this for the rest of us far-away (Europe) NFL fans?