Last season, New York carried 7 receivers into September

Last season, New York carried 7 receivers into September but that may not be the case this year. Should Rhett Bomar continue to improve, the Giants intend to carry a 3rd QB for the first time since 2007. This obviously would cost a roster spot.

Unlike last year, the Giants do not necessarily enjoy the comfort of depth at RB. The same cast is returning, but it is highly unlikely that both of the starting two backs will be able to play in 16 straight games.

Ahmad Bradshaw could very well be running on borrowed time due to his previously shattered ankles. His bow legged running style has officials and analysts worried that another devastating injury will likely befall him. Brandon Jacobs is also returning from an injury plagued season. The 6'4" back saw his yards per carry drop from an impressive 5 to a pedestrian 3.7 over the past year.

With reserve backs D.J Ware and Andre Brown also prone to injury, New York may elect to carry Gartrell Johnson as a 5th back. A 5th back would severely handcuff the club from retaining a surplus of receivers.

On paper, Hagan still seems to be in good shape. Even if Moss's return skills became a priority, he would be listed as the 6th man. Unfortunately for the former Dolphin, he has more than the officially listed receivers to contend with.

The Giants seem intent on continuing the Travis Beckum experiment. Despite his 6'3" 239 lb frame Beckum is considered a TE on the depth chart. The other TE's include Kevin Boss (6'6" 253 lbs), Bear Pascoe (6'5" 251 lbs) Scott Chandler (6'7" 265 lbs).

Beckum managed to haul in 8 catches for 55 yards as a rookie, which is respectable for a mid-round draft choice working with limited playing time. He doesn't deserve to be cut but if both Pascoe and Scott Chandler have solid camps it might not be wise for New York to dedicate a TE spot to a player barely big enough to play the position at the college level.

The truth is, Beckum is not an NFL TE. He is a receiver and should be used as such. The organization made clear in a recent video post that it has no plans whatsoever of lining him up with the O-line as a blocker. When not split out as a slot receiver, he will be used as a backfield pass option.

Eli Manning had a great 2009, greatly improving his accuracy and quickness in making the correct decision with the ball. Manning blew away his prior career highs in completion percentage and, more importantly, yards per attempt, where he improved a full yard per attempt. He showed great poise in standing behind a more porous line than he is accustomed, doing a much better job of keeping his eyes downfield and not focused on the rush. That is reflected in both his increased yardage and also his TD percentage (5.3% of passes, easily another career high). Manning also showed toughness in battling through a nagging foot injury, impressing his teammates with his tenacity and willingness to fight through pain. He has grown more comfortable in commanding the huddle and getting on his receivers for making mistakes, which I feel really helped improve his young receiving corps.

That's not to say Eli has answered all his doubters. He still throws too many aesthetically unpleasant ducks, often at the most critical times. Wind continues to be a problem, and now he'll have to learn new wind patterns in the new Meadowlands Stadium. Anyone who watched him struggle at Denver and at home in the elements against Arizona and Philly last year knows this is a very real problem, one that he appears destined to perpetually struggle. He'll also never be a dominant persona, though I believe the Giants have done a good job of surrounding him with players that appreciate his style.

All the QB eggs are in Eli's basket, because the team severely downgraded the bullpen. Gone is David Carr, replaced by longtime Colts clipboard holder Jim Sorgi. Perhaps the Giants are hoping Sorgi brings along the durability of Peyton Manning with him, because in his very limited experience on the field he's shown poor arm strength and a nasty propensity to stare down his target from the second he breaks the huddle. I am somewhat intrigued by second-year prospect Rhett Bomar, but he has yet to be active on game day.