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I've got a funny accomplishing feeling every time I think about the Mets. I really can't believe this....

I remember that catch against the Broncos. That play was almost too easy. Plax ran a 20 yard route to the corner of the end zone, Eli threw it up there high enough, and Plax outjumped the best corner in the league. Why didn't we do that more?

Apparently the D Rays were saving it for the next day

Great to hear. We have some really talented guys in the farm...

Nice to see Wright get on the home run track again. Man, fly balls really fly out of Turner field.

That's because your team is actually fighting for something.

The air-horn had just sounded to begin the opening of the summer's first Giants practice. Within the next five seconds, as Coach Coughlin was walking past him, LB LaVar Arrington gives Tom a friendly smack on the tush– a very loud and very exuberant smack on the tush– as if to say, “OK boss, let's get this show started.” I couldn't believe it and I don't think Coughlin could either. He didn't know whether to smile or yell at the huge linebacker. – If LaVar were any bigger, he'd have tusks. I couldn't hear what was said, but Coughlin's body language screamed, “Mr. Arrington, if you EVER do that again, it had better be immediately after the Giants win the Super Bowl!” The Giants were on an upper practice field wearing helmets, shells, and shorts. There was no hitting, but a number of players did their share of grabbing. The day was muggy and overcast and most of the practice took place in a light rain. There was a bit of wind which must have made it a bit more bearable for the players, yet it did not have any apparent effect on the throwing accuracy of the QBs which was quite good. Generally, everyone looked in pretty good shape and did pretty well. This is a significant statement because in prior years there were players (OL Deterding comes to mind) that you could just look at and say, “This guy is too fat, too slow, too untalented to make the team.” The only player that seemed to have a bit of trouble was QB Rob Johnson. He held onto the ball a bit too long and even had to throw one pass away. As he had never seen the playbook before this year, I will give him some slack in that regard. Otherwise, his arm strength seemed as good as the other QBs. The QB order is Ely, Hasselbeck, Johnson and then Lorenzen. New Players: LB LaVar Arrington played. He did not look slow or uncomfortable. He did grab a great handful of Shank's jersey, but otherwise he looked good. Whether he will play in the afternoon remains to be seen. WR Sinorice Moss is fast, but at least on one play in the 11 on 11s, CB Sam Madison had no trouble covering him. Along with RB Chad Morton (who looked fast and agile) and a few others, Sinorice returned punts that were kicked by second stringer Travis Dorsch. Dorsch is not a threat to replace Jeff Feagles, who did not punt today. The punt to Moss was into the wind and that held it up. The Giants, who may have some speed on special teams this year, had formed an impenetrable wall in front of Moss and would have killed him. Then, two defenders graciously lifted up their arms as one does in “London Bridges” so that Sinorice could slip through underneath and run it back. We all laughed. Clearly, with experience, Sinorice will learn to fair catch those punts. The one play on which Moss really shined was an end-around with what appeared to be a nifty, no-look, behind the back hand-off from Eli. Eli is so good at disguising a hand-off that it makes me want him to do it at least once every possession. LB Gerris Wilkinson, looks big and strong. He nearly picked off a pass. He leapt and it went through his outstretched arms. CB Sam Madison was notably explaining the finer points of defensive play to CB Corey Webster, the other starter at cornerback. That's another benefit that Madison brings to the Giants. CB RW McQuarters, has braids that stick out from under his helmet and go halfway down his back. It is very Preditoresque. So is the way he plays cornerback. He may get a lot of calls against him. CB Frank Walker made the only notable pass defense. Unfortunately, it was about 50-50 whether he interfered with the receiver. Curtis DeLoatch also knocked down a pass. S Will Demps played and did not appear to be limited in any way. The same for LB Carlos Emmons, who blocked a pass. They may not have a chance to make the squad, but they looked good: RB Little John Flowers who finally got a number– 30 got into the game and looked good running and catching a pass. The same can be said for RB James Sims, who has some speed and wiggle in his run. LBs Chase Blackburn and Antonio Pierce played with no apparent discomfort. G Lewis Kelly did not dress and watched from the sidelines. S James Butler was not dressed and left early. C Grey Ruegamer and G Rich Seubert spent a lot of time swapping Center and Guard positions. Stars of the Practice TE Visanthe Shancoe caught at least half a dozen passes– everything thrown his way. Unlike last year, he was not awkward or uncomfortable. He was impressive. I was very surprised. Maybe he is feeling some pressure from Boo Williams. It is too early to tell whether this good play will continue. We have to wait and see. WR Tim Carter. He looked fast and flexible catching a bunch of passes including an over the shoulder sideline pass of about 20-25 yards when well-defended. He we will see if he plays in the afternoon. The starting tackles on defense are William Joseph and – drum-roll– Fred Robbins. The first sign that Eli and his receivers might not be on the same page was one of the first plays in the 11 on 11 drills. Eli Manning threw the ball to TE Jeremy Shockey, who did not turn around for it. It hit the ground several yards behind him and it was clear that Shockey was upset about that. On the very next play, Manning threw the ball to Shockey again. This time Shockey caught it and threw the ball straight up in the air in celebration It's great to hear those names in action again

Kay is better on the radio. Did anyone hear him imitating Jon Sterling's calls for the Yanks a few days ago? It was fucken hilarious.

I went to the Jets Giants brawl practice last year. Right by the fence

Rangers just aquired Lee. Wow. link

Training camp.

As of tomorrow, baseball officially takes a back seat in the sporting world. The days are going to get shorter, this place will get more active, and Hells Bells will play louder every day

The Bucs

I just did, I got welcomed/surprised when I came home to a very nice David Wright jersey1

This is exactly what we needed. The last thing we need is for this to be a fluke and he returns to what Maine was a few starts to go right after the deadline passes.

Maine :worshippy:

Maybe this'll be a wake-up call for the Braves series. Yeesh, this is hideous right now.

I had a bad feeling right after the Dodgers game that he pitched on short rest and had a mediocre effort that that game would set him back for some period of time. Sure enough it has, and he hasn't really been the same since. That's not the reason for it, but something to point out.

I literally clapped my hands when I first read that, I'm very pleased.

Glavine.

I'm not really thrilled with Heilman for Meche. We were reluctant to use him in bigger trades last year such as the Manny one, and now we are giving him up for a guy like Meche. He is good, but I don't think it's the best we can get in a deal we package Heilman in.

link Some of what he says is true but he's certainly a Shockey/Plax hater.

My type of personality and the way I'm recognized as is stupidity and odd fashion. Look no further than that shirt, it fits perfectly with me...

Well, there goes this Broken arm.