Football Giants release Pierce

Kerberos · 02-11-2010, 03:57 PM

Bring him in for a look?

Or damaged goods so NO FUGGIN WAY?

Just thought I would ask.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4905683

The New York Giants have released middle linebacker Antonio Pierce after five seasons.
Mosley on Pierce's release

"I was shocked at first, but I'm not the one up there up in the office, and they said they felt they needed to go in another direction," Pierce told ESPN's Rachel Nichols on Thursday. "They said it wasn't my health, or the way I played, but just that -- that they were going in another direction. We left everything smooth and peaceful and I'm happy about that -- I felt like I said everything I needed to say to them. I've loved my time in New York and won't have anything but good feelings about being with this team."

Pierce said the reason he was in the New York area was to have a doctor look at the herniated disc in his neck that caused him to miss the final seven games of last season. He said the MRI was "very positive."

"I can't say I'm 100 percent yet, but with the season still six months away, I'm right where I need to be and I'm going to be fine," he said.

Pierce had one season left on the contract he signed as a free agent in 2005.

When asked if he had an idea of where he might play next or if he has been contacted by other teams, Pierce said, "I have no wish list. If I had a preference, it would be to stay in the NFC East, since I know the division so well. But I just want to go somewhere I can help a good team."

Pierce had 55 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble in nine games last season. He led the Giants in tackles the previous three seasons and missed only four regular-season games since leaving the Washington Redskins to join the Giants

ModSocks · 02-11-2010, 04:07 PM

Someone will be here shortly to tell you......

SDChiefs · 02-11-2010, 04:08 PM

I say bring him in if the price is right.

Halfcan · 02-11-2010, 04:09 PM

Cheaps will wait a few more years when he has no wheels left then bring him in-lol

Titty Meat · 02-11-2010, 04:13 PM

He's getting to be pretty old. Thats Piolis kind of Linebacker.

ModSocks · 02-11-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

He's getting to be pretty old. Thats Piolis kind of Linebacker.

Im all for bringing is Say-Owe

MOhillbilly · 02-11-2010, 04:18 PM

Thats a tough one to be honest. UDFA in 01 & banged up is the downside.
Upside is he has an extremely high football IQ. not alot of 'physical talent' but makes the guys around him better through his leadership and work ethic.

i got the upside opinion 1st hand.

**penguinz** · 02-11-2010, 04:20 PM

LB's with neck injuries are what we need to win the SB!

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-11-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

Thats a tough one to be honest. UDFA in 01 & banged up is the downside.
Upside is he has an extremely high football IQ. not alot of 'physical talent' but makes the guys around him better through his leadership and work ethic.

i got the upside opinion 1st hand.

How does he fit into a 3-4? Inside left?

**jAZ** · 02-11-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

i got the upside opinion 1st hand.

What does that mean? He told you that himself? Or is that the opinion of Pioli?

MOhillbilly · 02-11-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

How does he fit into a 3-4? Inside left?

Dunno, but i can ask.

MOhillbilly · 02-11-2010, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jAZ

What does that mean? He told you that himself? Or is that the opinion of Pioli?

come on capri try and keep up.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-11-2010, 04:36 PM

We're honestly better off with Mays or Belcher than that bum.

Titty Meat · 02-11-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

We're honestly better off with Mays or Belcher than that bum.

Oh no you didn't.

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-11-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

Dunno, but i can ask.

Ah, no biggie. Just curious.

He's probably just getting around after a much-deserved 3 day hangover!

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