stoicsentry Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 LINK NEW YORK (WFAN/AP) – Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride was hoping for wide receiver Steve Smith. He’ll have to settle instead for Brandon Stokley, thanks to the “powers above” him. “We had wanted all along Steve Smith back and that was the objective, that was the hope and the expectation,” Gilbride said after Big Blue announced the Stokley signing. “But when that didn’t happen, then we have two young guys that we think can do it. How fast will they be able to evolve into the experienced receiver that you need at that spot where everything is happening so quickly inside? The powers above me made that decision and we needed to add this additional receiver.” Is there a controversy brewing? “That comment appeared to be directed at GM Jerry Reese,” the New York Post’s Bart Hubbuch wrote on Thursday. The Giants’ lack of depth in the slot was evident in the 28-14 season-opening loss to the Redskins in Washington. They were a woeful 1 of 10 on third-down opportunities and the bad performance started on the opening drive, when second-year pro Victor Cruz dropped a wide-open pass on third down. The depth at the receiver position also got a little murky when leading wideout Hakeem Nicks bruised his left knee. Nicks said Thursday that his leg is feeling better and he expects to take part in the team portion of practice on Friday. It’s not all Smith-wishing for Gilbride. “I feel pretty good about this particular guy because he is an intelligent guy who has shown the quickness that you need to react to with all the different variables,” Gilbride said. “I think he will bring something to the table that we are looking forward to having, and what we were really in need of since Steve Smith’s injury.” Coach Tom Coughlin hopes Stokley can be ready for Monday night’s game against the Rams. The advantage is he has 12 years experience with Baltimore, Indianapolis, Denver and Seattle. He started both of the Seahawks’ playoff games last season, in fact, and had 12 catches for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 So Ahmad Bradshaw calls out Gilbride, Gilbride calls out Reese... and Eli is as good as Brady. Am I all caught up? I'm not a typical Giants-hating Jets fan... but they have embarrassed themselves this off-season, can't deny it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 So Ahmad Bradshaw calls out Gilbride, Gilbride calls out Reese... and Eli is as good as Brady. Am I all caught up? I'm not a typical Giants-hating Jets fan... but they have embarrassed themselves this off-season, can't deny it. Yep, they really have. Too bad Francesa won't admit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Yep, they really have. Too bad Francesa won't admit it. Why do you care what Francessa admits? Haha... I hadn't even thought about it like that, frankly that tub of sh*t never crosses my mind at all... amazing how deeply he's planted himself in the head of some Jet fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Why do you care what Francessa admits? Haha... I hadn't even thought about it like that, frankly that tub of sh*t never crosses my mind at all... amazing how deeply he's planted himself in the head of some Jet fans. Couldn't agree more. Outside of the unfortunate occasions where I happen to hear his obnoxious voice on someone elses radio or his fat face on TV after Sunday night games I never even think about him. I have no idea why anyone (regardless of their fandom) has any interest in anything he has to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman88 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Why do you care what Francessa admits? Haha... I hadn't even thought about it like that, frankly that tub of sh*t never crosses my mind at all... amazing how deeply he's planted himself in the head of some Jet fans. Jet fans are extremely insecure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 yeah if shotty said this it would be on the bottom line scroll on ESPN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Jet fans are extremely insecure. It is part of what makes us such a special species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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