Friday’s Giants News: Manny Wright Was Waived
The New York Football Giants waived DT Manny Wright yesterday. Wright only played one season wearing blue. The team didn’t provide a reason for Manny’s release. We all know that Wright has been struggling with weight issues since being drafted in 2005. It seems like he’s lazy when it comes to staying in shape. Manny was determined to trim down and made the final roster in 2007. He played in six Regular Season games and was listed as inactive during the Playoffs. He must’ve gone back to his old ways again if he was cut.
Giants.com:
The Next Chapter - Michael Eisen found out that Eli Manning is preparing harder then ever for the 2008 season.
Ready for more - Michael Eisen says that Amani Toomer is looking forward to the 2008 season. At the very bottom of the article, Eisen reported that the Jints waived Manny Wright yesterday.
New York Post:
GIANTS CUT D-TACKLE - Paul Schwartz also covered how Big Blue cut Wright.
The Star-Ledger:
Draft visits and other tidbits - Mike Garafolo stated that the Giants will be bringing in a lot more draft hopefuls to work out next week. Here’s some of the players coming in, according to Garafolo, “Among the other players who will be coming in, according to various sources and reports, are: Auburn DE Quentin Groves, Michigan WR Mario Manningham, Arkansas State S Tyrell Johnson, Vanderbilt OT Chris Williams and Utah DT Gabe Long. There will be plenty more names that will leak out next week. (Of course, don’t forget this one disclaimer: The Giants brought in a bunch of first-round hopefuls last year; none of them was CB Aaron Ross, whom they eventually drafted.)” Mike also noted that:
- Brandon Jacobs and the Giants are not even close on preliminary contract terms.
- David Diehl was moved from right tackle to left tackle, and is looking for some cheddar.
- Corey Webster is going into the final year of his contract so he will be looking for an extension.
- Regarding today’s workouts, Big Blue also brought in some veterans.
Eli still wants Shockey around - Mike Garafolo got Eli’s thoughts on whether or not he wants Jeremy Shockey around in ‘08.
