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Veterans facing axe as Giants get set to trim roster
Veterans facing axe as Giants get set to trim roster
In a perfect world, the Giants would return with the exact same team that won Super Bowl XLII just seven months ago. But the NFL isn't perfect and the reality of the league is harsh. That's why several veteran members of the defending champions could be ex-Giants on Saturday.
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MADISON, MCQUARTERS ON THE OUTS IN NEW YORK?
ProFootballTalk.com — As the New York Giants prepare to defend their Super Bowl title, they might have to part ways with some of the guys who helped them win it. Specifically, cornerbacks Sam Madison and R.W. McQuarters could be released on Saturday , according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News . For those two veteran defenders, the question comes down to how many players coach Tom Coughlin will keep at the position.  With Aaron Ross and Corey Webster slated to start and Kevin Dockery and Terrell Thomas poised to contribute now and in the future, Madison or McQuarters (or both) could be ...

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