October 13, 2006 New York Giants Injury Update - Trouble at Strong Safety: SS Gibril Wilson is “questionable” for the game against the Falcons on Sunday. He had the nail on one of his big toes removed after being stepped on by a teammate in practice.
His possible replacement, S James Butler (knee), has practiced all week, but also is “questionable.” Regarding Butler, Head Coach Tom Coughlin said, “He’s done some things all week long and he gets better every day.”
LB Brandon Short (knee) returned to practice and was removed from the injury report.
LB Carlos Emmons (pectoral muscle) and WR Sinorice Moss (quad) were downgraded to “out.” HB Derrick Ward (foot) will also not play against the Falcons.
New York Giants Interested in CB/S Troy Vincent?: According to The Trenton Times, the Giants have expressed some interest in CB/S Troy Vincent, who was recently waived by the Buffalo Bills. The 49ers, Bears, Seahawks, Buccaneers, and Dolphins are supposedly also interested.
Article on QB Eli Manning: Manning is Getting High Marks For Hitting His by John Branch of The New York Times
Notes and Quotes: The Giants are second in the NFL in total offense (396.3 yards a game). The Giants are second in the NFL in terms of average gain on first down with 6.29 yards.
HB Tiki Barber on Falcons’ DT Grady Jackson: “I think Grady Jackson is probably our biggest worry. He disrupts all our misdirection-type plays by pushing two or three yards into the backfield, which cuts off our angles. Our run game is going to be determined by how well (center) Shaun (O’Hara) and (guards David) Diehl and (Chris) Snee play controlling Grady Jackson.”
OG Rich Seubert on playing tight end: “Whatever I can do to get on the field. If it gets me a couple of plays, gets me to play a little bit. You’re out there in space more, you kind of realize what it’s like to be a tackle. A lot of times you got linebackers on you, faster, quicker guys. Assignment-wise I’m pretty comfortable. I’ll probably be in only for running plays. I know I’m not going to be going out in any routes ever, which is fine.”