Giants cut Ahmad Bradshaw and Chris Canty

[Branden Albert's Huge Balls]

I like both of these guys. I'd love to see Bradshaw come here as Charles' backup. Canty could play one-gap 3-4 end.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...ew-york-giants

The New York Giants have parted ways with running back Ahmad Bradshaw and defensive end Chris Canty.

Bradshaw was released by the Giants on Wednesday, marking the probable end of a six-year relationship with the former seventh-round pick. The Giants also released Canty, who recorded 20 tackles and three sacks in 2012 as the Giants failed to make the playoffs one season after winning the franchise's fourth Super Bowl title.

The moves were earlier reported by NFL.com's Ian Rapoport and Albert Breer.

Bradshaw wasn't surprised to learn he was leaving New York.

"I saw it coming because of the money," Bradshaw told ESPN's Josina Anderson. "Everything is about money, I guess, so yes I was expecting it. I'm not discouraged at all. I'm just looking towards getting healthy and working with somebody else. That is all I can do."

Bradshaw speculated back in December that he could be a salary-cap casualty given the presence of David Wilson and Andre Brown on the roster. According to Mike Garafolo of USA Today, the Giants save $2.75 million on the cap by cutting ties with Bradshaw, who had two years remaining on his contract.

The decision likely goes beyond the financial. Bradshaw was seen in New Orleans on a motorized scooter wearing a walking boot after undergoing another procedure on his right foot two weeks ago. Bradshaw has had the right foot operated on at least three times, to go with procedures on his left foot and both ankles.

Despite that, Bradshaw was a productive player for the Giants who will be forever remembered for his accidental game-winning touchdown run against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. In 14 games last season, Bradshaw finished with 1,015 yards and six touchdowns on 221 rushes, averaging 4.6 yards per carry.

Bradshaw will find work someplace else. For now, he's the latest example of NFL teams saving money at running back so they can spend elsewhere.

[RyFo18]

Originally Posted by suds79

I hate pretty much all FA RBs.

But Peyton Hillis, Thomas Jones?

[Pestilence]

Originally Posted by GoWalrus

Canty was pretty good in Dallas 3-4.

I think he's better than Dorsey or Jackson by far.

I'd have no problem signing him.

[mcaj22]

Chris Canty has injured the same knee

twice

in 2012.

and was on the PUP list to start the season.


And yet you guys want to sign him lol

[Branden Albert's Huge Balls]

Originally Posted by suds79

I hate pretty much all FA RBs.

Yeah I bet you hated Priest Holmes and Marcus Allen.

[RyFo18]

Originally Posted by GoWalrus

Yeah I bet you hated Priest Holmes and Marcus Allen.

The value of the RB position and specifically a "workhorse" back has significantly changed in the last 10 years.

[Branden Albert's Huge Balls]

Originally Posted by RyFo18

The value of the RB position and specifically a "workhorse" back has significantly changed in the last 10 years.

Exactly why Bradshaw would be a good signing as a #2.

[Pestilence]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

Chris Canty has injured the same knee

twice

in 2012.

and was on the PUP list to start the season.


And yet you guys want to sign him lol

He had offseason knee surgery to clean some stuff up and was put on the PUP. Got activated and sprained his MCL in December. You act like he tore an ACL and then tore it again.

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

He had offseason knee surgery to clean some stuff up and was put on the PUP. Got activated and sprained his MCL in December. You act like he tore an ACL and then tore it again.

and you act like the guy is healthy and would be better than anything we could get in the draft or FA

[Pestilence]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

and you act like the guy is healthy and would be better than anything we could get in the draft or FA

Considering that Dorsey isn't under contract and Tyson Jackson should get cut because of his contract.......yeah.....at this point....he's better than anything we have.

[Mr. Pink]

Originally Posted by GoWalrus

Yeah I bet you hated Priest Holmes and Marcus Allen.

Oh, is this where we get to compare Bradshaw to these guys now?

[suds79]

Originally Posted by GoWalrus

Yeah I bet you hated Priest Holmes and Marcus Allen.

Well certainly the exception & not the rule.

I don't have absolutes. I think that gets you in trouble.

Furthermore, I don't like to look at trends from 10+ years ago. #NotRelevant

[saphojunkie]

Just say no to veteran RB.

In fact, I probably wouldn't take a RB in the first round, either. Their value has just changed so much in the last few years, there is virtually no benefit from drafting a guy that high or paying that much.

In order to justify the cost you have to overuse him, which breaks him down, therefore making his cost undeserved.

It's a catch 22.

[Branden Albert's Huge Balls]

Originally Posted by Mr. Pink

Oh, is this where we get to compare Bradshaw to these guys now?

Bradshaw has been a top 10 RB on PFF 4 years in a row.

He's pretty good. Runs well, good receiver, GREAT blocker.

[DTLB58]

Originally Posted by Mr. Pink

No thanks on Bradshaw. Can't stay healthy, terrible attitude, and too expensive. He's only 26 but he's been put through the spin cycle a bit too much. You can find RBs in late rounds to fill holes. Not to mention I like Draughn and Gray as backups

Gray will be to Charles as LJ was to Holmes on the field.

[Branden Albert's Huge Balls]

Originally Posted by DTLB58

Gray will be to Charles as LJ was to Holmes on the field.

Cyrus Gray is going to run for 1700 yards now?