The New York Giants 2007 season was their 83rd season overall. Their 84th season still puts the Giants as a strong contender; as they have improved upon their previous records and finished last season 10-6, finally winning the Super Bowl Championship against the New England Patriots. They also garnered some impressive wins last season, by defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the winning-streak Dallas Cowboys, and Green Bay Packers. The team became the 9th wild card team in NFL history to reach the Super Bowl and the 5th wild card team to win the Super Bowl.
In 2008 the team will attempt to defend their Super Bowl title and improve their personal best 11 consecutive wins. What should you be aware of as the Giants head into their new season? There have been some losses that should 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 some happier news in signings and re-signings. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo stayed loyal to New York over Washington and signed a lucrative six million dollar contract to remain the defensive mastermind of the team. Other re-signings included punter Jeff Feagles, kicker Lawrence Tynes and halfback Derrick Ward. How about new talent? The New York Giants managed to snatch away Pro Bowl safety Sammy Knight, as well as former Carolina Panthers quarterback David Carr and linebacker Danny Clark from the Jacksonville Jaguars.
More exciting news came from the NFL draft, as the team scored six college standouts. Kenny Phillips was signed for a safety position from 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 all the way from the University of Michigan, while Bryan Kehl and Jonathan Goff were both signed as linebackers, from Brigham Young University and Vanderbilt University respectively. Other draft picks included Andre' Woodson from the University of Kentucky as a quarterback and defensive end Robert Henderson from the University of Southern Mississippi.
The return of the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants will happen on August 7, 2008 at Ford Field, against the Detroit Lions in the first pre-season game and then on September 4, 2008 at the Giants Stadium, as the team starts the season against the Washington Redskins. How does the future look 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 win was unexpected. They are currently listed as #4th or #5th according to some gambling odds, behind the Colts, Cowboys and Patriots. However, don't count the Giants out yet, as they do have multiple conference wins and Super Bowl wins on their overall record, and, as history states, were still the best team of 2007. It could well take a David to slaughter these New York Giants in 2008.
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