The 2007 season for the New York Giants was their 83rd season overall. His 84th season still places the Giants as a strong contender; as they have improved on their previous records and finished last season 10-6, finally winning the Super Bowl Championship against the New England Patriots. They also had some impressive victories last season, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the winning streak of the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers. The team became the ninth wild-card team in NFL history to reach the Super Bowl and the fifth wild-card team to win the Super Bowl.
In 2008, the team will try to defend its Super Bowl title and improve on its personal best with 11 consecutive victories. What should you be on the lookout for as the Giants head into their new season? There have been some losses that need to be taken into account. Linebacker Kawika Mitchell left to join the Buffalo Bills, while safety Gibril Wilson joined the Oakland Raiders, along with defensive tackle William Joseph. Even linebacker Reggie Torbor went to the Miami Dolphins.
However, the team has happier news in signings and resignations. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo remained loyal to New York over Washington and signed a lucrative $ 6 million contract to remain the team’s defensive brains. Other renewals included kicker Jeff Feagles, kicker Lawrence Tynes and running back Derrick Ward. How about new talents? The New York Giants managed to snatch Pro Bowl safety Sammy Knight as well as former Carolina Panthers quarterback David Carr and Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Danny Clark.
More exciting news came from the NFL draft, as the team scored six college standouts. Kenny Phillips was hired for a security position at the University of Miami, while Terrell Thomas from the University of Southern California agreed to be a cornerback. Wide receiver Mario Manningham heard good things from the University of Michigan, while Bryan Kehl and Jonathan Goff were hired as linebackers from Brigham Young University and Vanderbilt University respectively. Other draft picks included Andre ‘Woodson of the University of Kentucky as quarterback and defensive end Robert Henderson of the University of Southern Mississippi.
The return of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants will occur on August 7, 2008 at Ford Field, against the Detroit Lions in the first preseason game and then on September 4, 2008 at Giants Stadium, when the team begins the season. against the Washington Redskins. What does the future look like for the New York Giants? Will they repeat this year?
Fans and experts remain divided on the team’s chances, suggesting that last year’s victory was unexpected. They are currently listed as # 4 or # 5 based on some game odds, behind the Colts, Cowboys and Patriots. Don’t write off the Giants just yet though, as they have multiple conference wins and Super Bowl wins to their overall record and, as history goes, they are still the best team of 2007. It might well take a David to kill them. . New York Giants in 2008.