Giants Sign Quarterback Jim Sorgi: The Giants announced yesterday that they have signed unrestricted free agent quarterback Jim Sorgi. The deal is reported to be a 1-year contract.
For the past six seasons, Sorgi has served as Peyton Manning’s backup with the Indianapolis Colts. Sorgi was released by the Colts last week.
“Jim demonstrated in the meeting room with our coaches that he is very sharp and a very good student of the game, which you would expect after spending six years backing up Peyton,” said Head Coach Tom Coughlin. “He is used to spending the amount of time that is necessary in preparation. He was involved in the study and preparation and everything that Peyton does, so he will be outstanding in the meeting room with Eli.”
“I had a great time working with Peyton, and I learned a lot, obviously,” said Sorgi. “The experience was invaluable as far as my development as a professional. I hate to see my time in Indianapolis come to an end, but I am as excited about working with Eli as I am sad about leaving Peyton, and I look forward to working with Eli and helping him any way I can. I have been fortunate to work with Peyton, who has one of the greatest minds in the game.”
Sorgi visited the Giants on Monday, but press reports and comments from Sorgi’s own agent seemed to suggest that the Giants were not thrilled with the condition of his right shoulder, an injury that caused the Colts to place him on Injured Reserve in December. The New York Post reported on Tuesday the injury was a torn labrum, and while Sorgi did not have surgery performed on the shoulder, the Giants felt he should have.
However, yesterday after he was signed, Sorgi’s agent said, “(Sorgi) cleared everything physically (with the Giants); it was just clearing up what happened last year and talking through it. He didn’t fail any physical or anything like that.”
“I thought my workout was excellent and my shoulder felt great,” said Sorgi. “I just need to continue to work on maintenance with (my shoulder), but I want to be a player the Giants can count on to get the job done if need be. I am excited to be here.”