Comments on: Quick run at Cruz isn’t likely

By: bigbluefan1

bigbluefan1 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:03:47 +0000

As I see it this is a smart play by the Giants.
Other teams make a run at him and set his value then the Giants can match it and keep him.

What better way to get a deal done then to see what the open market is willing to pay.

Not like he is going to be on welfare at 2.5 million

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:39:35 +0000

Jeremy Lin situation all over again for us in New York. Thankfully, there’s no poison pill, and we can secure everyone else after him without worry about the cap.

By: bigblue00

bigblue00 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:51:09 +0000

Hail… I think it had something to do with the metrodome collapse.

By: NJJohn

NJJohn — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:38:27 +0000

Hail? Really? What is that?

By: therealsmiley

therealsmiley — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:59:11 +0000

Cruz on the Viking turf…I wouldn’t mind seeing that combination. Hail!

By: sportnorcal

sportnorcal — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:51:46 +0000

I think ANY team would love to have this guy, I know I would be excited to see him in the Bay.

By: rockthered1286

rockthered1286 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:44:55 +0000

packerbackernj says:
Mar 12, 2013 11:56 AM
Dear idiot ravens fans who commented Cruz is a fit in baltimore. You do realize the ravens just traded a WR who played an as big a part as any in winning the super bowl, because of cap issues. So you think they are going to give up a 1st rnd pick and sign a contract with cruz that would hit the salary cap harder. Ffs people do you even think before you type?
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Dear idiot Pack fan who has no idea what he’s talking about- you do realize the Ravens already had $13.5M in cap space open and did NOT trade Q for cap reasons. While it opened up a ton of space and puts us closer to $20M, the reason he was traded was because you don’t pay a 32 y/o WR $7.5M after a 4 TD regular season in 2012, and you don’t pay him based solely on the playoffs (ask everyone who had that exact sentiment about Joe). Leach gets let go, puts us near $22-23M in available cap space, less RFA tenders puts us at $17-18M UNDER the cap. Q would’ve been just fine in there, he just wasn’t worth the money. And while I don’t want Cruz and his contract, the Ravens could very easily make the move if they wanted to.

By: bigblue00

bigblue00 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:29:20 +0000

I have faith that the Giants front office will do the right thing. As much as we love Cruz here in NY, football is still a business. Personally, I think he has earned a descent pay day and would like to see him signed.

By: annes22

annes22 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:59:47 +0000

Only an idiot would think the Redskins win the Super Bowl. Keep dreaming, record setting Super Bowls?? What planet are you on???

By: rtlemon21

rtlemon21 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:56:22 +0000

Does logicailvoicesays know logical is the correct spelling? Just Saying. The Giants aren’t dumb enough, at least I don’t think so, to let Cruz go to an in division rival like Phila or Wash. Chances are he stays with them or gets overpaid by a team like Balt or Minn. That combo of Flacco and Cruz would be great, some dropped balls though.

By: packerbackernj

packerbackernj — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:56:21 +0000

Dear idiot ravens fans who commented Cruz is a fit in baltimore. You do realize the ravens just traded a WR who played an as big a part as any in winning the super bowl, because of cap issues. So you think they are going to give up a 1st rnd pick and sign a contract with cruz that would hit the salary cap harder. Ffs people do you even think before you type?

By: logicailvoicesays

logicailvoicesays — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:36:21 +0000

If Cruz ever wants to get back to the Super Bowl he should sign with the Redskins. Next 15 years all are Redskins. Giants won’t even make the playoffs.

By: logicailvoicesays

logicailvoicesays — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:28:17 +0000

Only an idiot would think anyone can beat the Redskins. They are unstoppable for the next 15 years. Record setting Super Bowls coming.

By: salventuri

salventuri — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:21:18 +0000

If the Giants are stupid enough to lose him, I may have to burn all my blue clothing that says Giants on it.

By: kkrallstar

kkrallstar — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:16:07 +0000

To Vikings fans. Even if you made an offer to Cruz what makes you think he would be willing to leave New York and Eli Manning for what you are offering? No offense but he has a solid offer on the table from the Giants plus the ability to reap in additonal off the filed income due to the market that he plays in. Having just changed his agent he will sign for the Giants long term very soon and become very rich in the process. All in my opinion of course.

By: EJ

EJ — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:12:16 +0000

I like Cruz. He is one of the better receivers in the game today. A player with many positives and very few negatives. Match him up with a QB that is a little more accurate than Eli Manning is with the deep pass, someone like Joe Flacco and I bet he breaks Receiving Records. The Ravens in my eyes would be the most ideal place for Cruz to go, but other teams like Atlanta, Kansas City and Dallas look probable too.

By: flavordave

flavordave — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:10:44 +0000

IF the Eagles want him, then Eagles get him. Thats how we roll.

By: jets4gold

jets4gold — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:09:25 +0000

This makes so much sense for the Vikings. Still have a 1st rounder not much different than the one they have now. Why not give that pick to the Giants for a guy that is uch better than the guy to traded??? I think it makes perfect sense but its just a matter of getting the GM to see that. What are the chacnes of my Jets making a move??! If it is going to better the team, I say a 0% chance. ughhh Another bad year in the making

By: ill42

ill42 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:08:34 +0000

Cruz is going nowhere…RFAs never do

By: deliveredbysherpa

deliveredbysherpa — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:52:18 +0000

Cruz is one of the good guys in this sport and is actually positive role model. I hope he gets a great contract and goes to a quality team. He’d definitely be welcomed back with open arms in Massachusetts (UMass alumnus).

By: homelanddefense

homelanddefense — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:46:02 +0000

if by consistent you mean injured more often, then Im with you on that. The 692 yards he put up this year doesnt scream consistent…or healthy.

By: tlippert

tlippert — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:44:40 +0000

With a gaping hole left at the WR position after yesterday’s trade, the Vikings could look at it like effectively trading Harvin for Cruz, a 7th this year and a 3rd next year. Plus Cruz probably gets a little less $/year (not sure what his market is). They’re about the same age and Cruz looks like the more polished receiver. Not saying he’s a better player overall, but given Harvin’s attitude, that trade would be a no brainer.

By: zaggs

zaggs — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:40:50 +0000

Cruz’s biggest problem with the Giants is that he seems to want to ignore the fact Hakeem Nicks is on the team and is the #1 receiver as he is more consistent than Cruz. Cruz still has too many drops in his game.

By: nigeriannightmare35

nigeriannightmare35 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:40:01 +0000

Arrow Head could use a little Salsa!

By: sowcrates

sowcrates — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:34:26 +0000

I really like Cruz as a player (more than Percy Harvin, though I understand he’s probably not more talent) which leads me to think teams might seriously consider taking a look at him.

Cincinnati Bengals have the cap ammunition and a #2 WR spot that Cruz could look pretty nice in.

Of course, I’m sure the fear is that acquiring Cruz at a high cost plays out more like the Peerless Price acquisition than the Wes Welker one.

By: jay62107

jay62107 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:32:34 +0000

Why is it so many confusing rules and fine print for such a simple game ?

If He wasn’t drafted by the Giants why should they be able to handcuff him and take money from his pockets that he earned?

By: nfl fan

nfl fan — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:32:21 +0000

If he’s smart and plays it right, he remains a giant and continues to be a fan favorite for many years to come.

By: vikesfan320

vikesfan320 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:28:45 +0000

The Vikings aren’t going to find a receiver with the 23rd pick that can make the impact of Cruz, and they just got the 25th pick from Seattle… go get him.

By: patriotinvasion

patriotinvasion — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:27:09 +0000

If a team is willing to give up a #1 pick for Percy Harvin, a guy who has never eclipsed 1,000 yards, why not give up a #1 pick for Cruz?

By: oneandonlyramsfaninpa

oneandonlyramsfaninpa — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:26:48 +0000

what about the rams? they could give up their first pick and still have the Redskins first rounder. we need a play maker and we have about 14 mil in cap space.