Ring a ding ding
Today's the day the Giants get their Super Bowl rings. It would have been easier from a deadline perspective as well as a headline writer's dream had they wrapped the ceremony around an earlier meal -- Breakfast at Tiffany's is too hard to pass up -- but it'll be tonight. The private ceremony, which will include a "blue carpet arrival" for the players and staff, should be fun. Especially when Joan Rivers asks Tom Coughlin who he's wearing. Steve Tisch should at least be at home with the hoopla.
Before they get their jewels, though, the veteran players will spend today taking their physicals before the start of OTAs, which I've been told get underway tomorrow. There will be two of the workouts before we get a chance to see them on Tuesday for OTA #3.
There are a few things I'll want to be keeping an eye on when we get to see the whole team on the field -- I want to see how Sinorice Moss stacks up against a pretty talented and deep receiver group, I want to see how the early backup QB competition stands, and I want to see where Mathias Kiwanuka is lined up. But we'll get into all of those things next week.
For now, check back here tonight for the dish on the diamonds. We'll update with who's there, who's not, who said what, and maybe even a little bit of a fashion rundown (although my expertise in that last area may include lame insights such as "Eli wore a tie" and "O'Hara had his hair neatly combed").
By the way, click below in case you forgot what the real rings look like:
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Comments (7)
Tom, Is Shockey gonna be there tonight to pick up his ring?
T12: I and a lot of other people (inside and outside the organization) would be very surprised if Shockey showed up. It'd be a nice gesture from the TE, but it's doubtful. My guess is that he'll feel funny accepting a ring for a Super Bowl he didn't particpate in. But I'm hearing that he does plan on being with the team for the mandatory minicamp that starts 6/11.
Anyone know what time this starts tonight?
Thanks! I wish he would show up, but I guess I understand he might feel a little weird about it.
It's good to hear that he will be showing up for minicamp. Hopefully he doesn't change his mind.
Thanks again Tom!
We have not heard one word about Adam Koets, the only rookie who did not contribute to the SB victory. Please find out how his offseason has gone, and what he is doing to get ready for this season.
Last year, he just looked too small (thin) to be an NFL left tackle. Has he gained weight and strength since he was drafted by the Giants? What's his current weight? Thanks.
Is it safe to assume that folks like Mitchell, Wilson, and Torbor will be invited to the ceremony?
I know the ceremony is private, but can folks line up outside to watch? T-Rock will you be in the building as they get the rings?