May 29, 2004
Brent Alexander, veteran safety
The Giants signed Brent Alexander, who has had 4 interceptions in each of the last three years playing for the Steelers (where he played under defensive coordinator, Tim Lewis). His experience should be an improvement of Ryan Clark, who was cut. Although his speed is questionable according to this highly critical article. The only nice thing they say about him is that he's link an on-field coach. He may be slow, but brains must be worth something; his 12 interceptions in the past three years sure beats Omar Stoutmire's 1 interception in the past 3! Shaun Williams has 6 in the past 3, exactly half as many as Brent Alexander. In fact Stoutmire has only 5 carreer picks, Williams 11. In three years, Alexander has done more than either of our starting safeties have done their entire careers.
As usual this time of year there's not too much news to report but you might be interested in Jim McNally who may have a harder time this year than last because the Bills offensive line was as bad as the Giants' line last year.
Posted by James Trotta at May 29, 2004 11:27 AM