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Giants' Boss will have competition
Now that the Giants will have a new tight end this season, let's look at the players who will be vying to replace Jeremy Shockey. We know about Kevin Boss, the second-year player who took over last season when Shockey was hurt. Mike Garafolo of the Star-Ledger reminds us not to concede the starting job to Boss, though. Garafolo says watch out for Darcy Johnson.
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