Initially, we intended this mini series to be a five-piece set. The final portion became to substantive that we were forced to cut it into two final pieces. We apologize for the delay for the final two and appreciate your interest. One of the two is featured below and the last piece will be up early Monday morning. Stay Tuned
The Giants cut linebacker Antonio Pierce yesterday after five years that included four playoff appearances and a Super Bowl championship.
Antonio Pierce was exactly what the Giants defense needed in 2005 after going 6-10 the year prior. He quickly became a vocal leader on Coughlin's favored side of the ball where he racked up 378 tackles, seven sacks, four interceptions, six forced fumbles, and a touchdown during his Big Blue tenure.
When I heard former linebacker Lavar Arrington's rant in response to comments current Redskin Clinton Portis made about him on NFL Network, the passion and honesty he spoke with literally (and I'm at risk of sounding corny here) sent shivers down my back (yep, sounded corny).
For those of you who don't remember Lavar Arrington, he was a star at Penn St. for Joe Paterno where he earned the Butkus Award (given to top collegiate linebacker), Chuck Bednarik Award (given to top collegiate defensive player), and was a two time All-American.
The reaction from fans was immediate. I made a point to keep a consistent tone throughout the process because the substance of what was said was not necessarily crucial to its acceptance. More important was constructing a web of statements and comments that effused a feeling of realism in the viewer. The fan took care of the rest for me.