Getty ImagesFree agent wide receiver Steve Smith visited with the Giants early this week in an effort to update them on his status.
This much is clear: Smith is expected to return to the Giants (eventually), and he’s not expected to help their team anytime soon.
“It went well. He seemed really upbeat, the guys were excited to see him,” Coughlin said. “It’s going to be kind of a long haul for Steve, so hopefully we can cut through some of that and see where it goes. It was good, though.”
Coughlin wouldn’t say whether he thinks Smith will play at all this year following microfracture surgery. His agent told Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger that they are in no hurry to sign.
It would be a surprise to us if Smith was on the field before midseason. While the Giants are strong at wideout with Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham, Smith’s loss will especially be felt without tight end Kevin Boss to pick up the slack between the hashmarks.
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good luck steve
That’s really a shame. Smith is such a clutch guy for the Giants. He deserved a great contract this year. Hopefully he heals fast and comes back soon.
Steve..give it up..take what they give you and get back to work. If you had a better option you would have chosen it by now…The season is about to start…
why would he hurry back to a team in the basement of the NFC East?
This guy was always where Manning thought he was going to be! Without him and Boss their is no security blanket for Eli. Nix and Manningham are good at what they do but possession receivers they are not. Giants will struggle to get first downs.
Sorry to hear this , hope he comes back strong and Healthy. I don’t like to hear about anybody getting injured and threatening thier livleyhood.
J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!!! The only NY team that matters! SB
ticalcaldwell says:
Aug 10, 2011 1:48 PM
Steve..give it up..take what they give you and get back to work. If you had a better option you would have chosen it by now…The season is about to start…
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Can you not read? Smith had microfracture surgery and may not even be able to play this season. Right now, his options to play are nil.
And let the Philly fans begin their clucking….no court reports to read or ex-con signings today obviously
Victor Cruz. Remember that name.
somewhat of a relief for eagle fans. this guy used to burn the igg’s D on 3rd down, but then again a lot of guys did that… (see witten) hopefully the birds new look can solve that
arlingtonassasin says:Aug 10, 2011 2:08 PM
And let the Philly fans begin their clucking….no court reports to read or ex-con signings today obviously
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Hee Hee, your punter is now your best offensive threat
themitchfootball.com says:Aug 10, 2011 2:11 PM
Victor Cruz. Remember that name.
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Isnt that one of Mike Vick’s aliases?
No doubt this will add to Eli Manning’s interception total, which is already through the roof.
@eaglesowngiants
Guess you really couldn’t name yourself “eaglesownlombarditrophy”, now could you?
Bummer for Smith. Very promising player who has frustrated me many times. Here’s hoping he heals well and stays with the team.
- an Eagles fan
eagle fans, dont be knockin Eli caise ypur dog killing qb had one good season. what does Eli have that Vick doesn’t? A super bowl ring. what does Vick have that Eli doesnt? A prison record and felony conviction. Lastly what do the Giabts have that the Eaglea dont? 3 count’em 3 super bowl trophies….win won tgen you can talk, until then just go bacl to beong proud you booed Santa!!!
Giants made a huge mistake not signing someone like Derrick Mason. He would have come cheap and filled the 3rd and 7 need perfectly.
eaglesowngiants says: why would he hurry back to a team in the basement of the NFC East?
Better question – Why would ANYONE play for the ONLY NFC East team that can’t win ONE Super Bowl, let alone win multiple ones like the other three have? Plus, imagine having to sign autographs for the barely literate trailer trash that follows the Eagles! Their only accomplishment in life is collecting enough empty beer cans to buy a ticket to watch a team that can never win the only game that really counts. And don’t forget “gourmet” food in Philly is thinly sliced cat meat covered in cheese whiz and throw between a bun. Those poor guys must take twenty showers a day trying to get the stink of Philadelphia off their bodies.
Giants should sign Housh to fill the Smith role until Smith is healthy.
themitchfootball.com says:Aug 10, 2011 2:11 PM
Victor Cruz. Remember that name.
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Isnt that one of Mike Vick’s aliases?
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Nah, you’re thinking of Ron Mexico…..
East 96st, Every fan base has Illiterate trailer trash fans ( see djstat ) This is all talk , we’ll see what happens when the season starts . hopefully nobody else gets hurt and we can have a good NFC EAST knockdown ,Drag out game like in the past. Good luck .
djstat…
We all know how many trophies your team and the others have. Congrats. Must be a great feeling as a fan. As for the Santa booing incident, you, and countless others don’t know the context of the situation that day. The real story is actually quite funny but media and gossip has reduced it to a generalization of Philly fans. Good luck this year…
jetsjetsjetss says: Aug 10, 2011 2:00 PM
“J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!!! The only NY team that matters! SB”
Here go the New Jersey fans and their spelling contest again. Biggest loser fans in the NFL.
really sad this a giants thing and ppl bringing the eagles up do i smell hating that all u got on us is a superbowl ring just know yall not getting into the playoffs if we got something to say about it cant wait till yall cut osi and watch how he joins us and idk we can sign steve smith also but hes damage goods we pass and eli throws more int than jay cutler if u reaLLY THINK he going to win agaist us this yr den u r really stupid jacobs is shot and ahmad bradshaw havent had a good game against but here go some of our players who crush yall last yr mccoy yeah i believe u heard of him desean jackson jeremy mac and brent celek
dawkphan – Just having a little fun with one of your trolls. Got nothing against Philly. Spent a lot time there when I went to U of Delaware and my best man at my wedding was Philly born and bred. Doesn’t mean I’ll eat those damn cheesesteaks, though.
“really sad this a giants thing and ppl bringing the eagles up do i smell hating that all u got on us is a superbowl ring just know yall not getting into the playoffs if we got something to say about it cant wait till yall cut osi and watch how he joins us and idk we can sign steve smith also but hes damage goods we pass and eli throws more int than jay cutler if u reaLLY THINK he going to win agaist us this yr den u r really stupid jacobs is shot and ahmad bradshaw havent had a good game against but here go some of our players who crush yall last yr mccoy yeah i believe u heard of him desean jackson jeremy mac and brent celek”
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“y’all” in Philly can’t speak English correctly…. all “den” teams in the NFC east are going to make all your Philly big splash moves look totally useless. Write that down…. Oh wait….
east96st says: Aug 10, 2011 2:41 PM
eaglesowngiants says: why would he hurry back to a team in the basement of the NFC East?
Better question – Why would ANYONE play for the ONLY NFC East team that can’t win ONE Super Bowl, let alone win multiple ones like the other three have?
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I don’t know — let’s ask Michael Vick, Nnamdi Asomugha, Ronnie Brown and Cullen Jenkins?
They all chose the Eagles over other teams.
A Giants fan thinks the last truly historic game his team played in was the biggest Superbowl upset of all time. But, they’re wrong.
The last historic game the Giants played in ended with the first walk-off punt return in NFL history. You probably remember it (the rest of the league certainly does). It’s why you’re so bitter at and scared of the Philadelphia Eagles.