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First of all, let me say that I'm very, very pleased with the Giants offseason. I was a bit disappointed to see the back of Kawika Mitchell and was shaken by the loss of the team leader and first ballot HOF'er Michael Strahan, I can't say that I was particularly moved by the loss of Gibril Wilson (thanks, you were great!), Reggie Torbor, or William Joseph. (By the way, best of wishes to Strahan. He earned his retirement and all the accolades that we can possibly offer him!)

On the other hand, I think the additions of David Carr, Danny Clark, Reynaldo Wynn, Sammy Knight, and Shane Olivea are solid acquisitions (more on this later) and I believe that the Giants had yet another stellar draft class. These free agents, while relatively pedestrian compared to recent years, represent more of what Tom Coughlin and Reese seem to value: Leadership, experience, and size. LOTS OF SIZE!! They also ratchet up the competition at each of their positions and am particularly happy that guys like Boothe, Koets, Ruegamer, and Whimper don't have a free ride this August! I think Olivea might be able to slot into either guard spot or even right tackle in a pinch and I think that will create a bit of indigestion for any on that line that thought camp was going to be about the buffet this year!