Martellus Bennett Signs 1-yr deal With NY Giants

[Corleone]

RT @MartellusB: I'm officially a New York Giant!! #NYG

[DOUBLE WING]

Good riddance.

[SDogo]

Good Riddance

[jswalker1981]

RT @MartellusB: I'm officially a New York Giant!! #NYG

And there will be rueing.

[dstew60105]

RT @MartellusB: I'm officially a New York Giant!! #NYG

LOL!!!

[cowboysooner]

Championship!!!

Oh wait it might be

[WoodysGirl]

mike freeman ‏ @realfreemancbs (https://twitter.com/#%21/realfreemancbs)
Martellus Bennett gets deal with the Giants. Solid signing by the G-men

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter (https://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter)
Former Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett's deal with the New York Giants: 1 year, $2.5 million.

[HardHittin'Witten]

http://bufordp.com/FR/pics/CurlyBillBrocius.jpg

[HanD]

perfect big mouth for that team. see ya.

[canters]

hopefully he will drop many a pass from Eli.

I do not want to see him become a pro bwler.

[SDCowboy85]

Can't wait till he starts twitter bashing Romo.

[burmafrd]

Now we can hate him honestly

[NeonDeion21]

1 year for 2.5 million.

[SDogo]

perfect big mouth for that team. see ya.

Cant think of a better team for him

[UncFelix28]

Happy to hear that the circus has left town

[The Emperor]

I'm glad. He's an infidel. Go play Chris Canty and make believe you have something to do with your team's success when you're nothing more than a welfare bum sitting on a stoop leeching off your more successful teammates' merits. You bum you. You cazzo. Get out of here. Good riddance. I hope we never hear from your rat voice again.

[Mattb_25]

Bout damn time his *** gets out of town.

[Aven8]

I guess will know who will be chipping Ware now.

[jayhouston12]

......how is that a solid signing? everytime he was around the ball he always caused things to go about for the worst........

[Nightshade]

Now we can hate him honestly

never one to mince words are you.

[unionjack8]

dont let the door hit ya,

what a waste if a 2nd round pick, all mouth , no action

[iceberg]

http://bufordp.com/FR/pics/CurlyBillBrocius.jpg (http://bufordp.com/FR/pics/CurlyBillBrocius.jpg)

i actually posted "well, bye" but had to wait 12 seconds to post again and i lost interest. >g<

[burmafrd]

he will find out Ware was just being nice to him in practice

[seamus18]

Don't let the door hit you on the way out:nono:

[Sasquatch]

Now we can hate him honestly

:laugh2:

Wasn't a good pick and was never going to be anything other than a second tier player in this offense. Best of luck to you Marty B.

[ilovejerry]

Now we can hate him honestly


this

and what an A******E

[jswalker1981]

Wow, a one year deal?!

I guess not tweeting and not posting idiotic videos on youtube this past year really paid off.

[AMERICAS_FAN]

Great, now he's a Giant Arse-wipe.

Maybe now he'll finally start making plays for us.

[burmafrd]

1 year deal. Pretty much says it all

[Chocolate Lab]

Funny though that a well-run organization with a hard *** head coach would want him after all the claims of what a bum he is.

[Aven8]

......how is that a solid signing? everytime he was around the ball he always caused things to go about for the worst........

Same reason Beardeux, Orton, and Davis are here. The fans from those teams are saying the Cowboys got shammed!

[canters]

I guess we will read tweets from him about NY gals farting during intimate encounters with him, as he so graced us 2 yrs ago with his exploits in Dallas?

[Doomsday101]

They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway
They say there's always magic in the air
But when you're walkin' down that street
And you ain't had enough to eat
The glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere


They say that I won't last too long on Broadway

I'll catch a Greyhound bus for home they all say

But they're dead wrong, I know they are

'Cause I can Catch this here football

And I won't quit till I'm a star on Broadway

:bow:

[WoodysGirl]

Wow, a one year deal?!

I guess not tweeting and not posting idiotic videos on youtube this past year really paid off.
He still needs a prove it type year.. A one year deal makes sense to me.

[jr40usa]

Why do we draft guys like Bennett. What a waste of time.

[dadymat]

1 year deal.....:lmao2:

let the Marty B NFL tour begin....:lmao:

[iceberg]

Same reason Beardeux, Orton, and Davis are here. The fans from those teams are saying the Cowboys got shammed!

really? i heard a lot of fans are upset they lost davis.

but i guess many people hear what they want.

[Duane]

Just read 1yr $2.5M.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He took less moeny and year to play for them. He wanted to play for them. You cannot convince me hoe wouldn't have gotten a multiple year offer elsewhere.

I have officially turned on him. I do not wish him well and hope he fails miserably for the team of Mara.

[MartinRamone]

Adios.

[Sitting Bull]

Excellent news. One of my least favorite Cowboys ever. We need a successor to Witten. He wasn't it...

[Gemini Dolly]

:toast:

[wittenacious]

1 year deal. Pretty much says it all
Exactly what I was thinking. What a buffoon to leave for such a mini-me of a deal. Quirky dude. Won't miss his weirdness.

[Ntegrase96]

......how is that a solid signing? everytime he was around the ball he always caused things to go about for the worst........


My thoughts exactly. After his rookie season, this play pretty much sums up his time here in Dallas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSydP_7XEe8

[JohnsKey19]

He still needs a prove it type year.. A one year deal makes sense to me.

True. But a guy with his talent, upside and on-field production as a blocker should be able to get more than 1 year.

[CoCo]

Funny though that a well-run organization with a hard *** head coach would want him after all the claims of what a bum he is.

Fair enough. But it is a 1 year deal, hardly a strong vote of confidence.

We'll see what he becomes and how much we miss him.

[JonJon]

Good Riddance, loser.

[miamicowboy21]

Just read 1yr $2.5M.

That's all that needs to be said. He act like he broke the bank. Everyone knows his production dosen't meet his talent. A 1 yr deal means you still have more to prove.

[Aven8]

really? i heard a lot of fans are upset they lost davis.

but i guess many people hear what they want.

Yep was on the bears forum earlier and they were saying Dallas will overpay and get nothing. They talked about going after Bennett. It's the same for all fan bases. Once they are out the door they stink and can do better.

[Woods]

Fair enough. But it is a 1 year deal, hardly a strong vote of confidence.

We'll see what he becomes and how much we miss him.

I'm a bit surprised he didn't try to visit more clubs to get a 3 year deal or something like that.

Or maybe there wasn't sufficient interest?

[BraveHeartFan]

See ya Marty. I certainly won't miss ya.

[TheCoolFan]

He'll be back someday. Cowboy for Life!

[casmith07]

mike freeman ‏ @realfreemancbs (https://twitter.com/#%21/realfreemancbs)
Martellus Bennett gets deal with the Giants. Solid signing by the G-men

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter (https://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter)
Former Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett's deal with the New York Giants: 1 year, $2.5 million.

1 year, $2.5M? LOL.

He just wanted out. What a bum. Good riddance. Looking forward to you alley-ooping INTs into Carr's and Sensabaugh's and Jenkins' hands this fall.

[Nation]

Should do wonders for his fashion line and rap career being in NYC. Not sure that football will ever click for him given how concerned he seems to be with the other two.

[kmd24]

This is basically a stopgap for the Giants. I think they like Ballard and Beckum, but both are lost for 2012 to ACL's.

It's a good chance for Bennett, though. If he can get it turned around, he's still young enough to sign a better long-term deal than he would have been offered based on past performance.

Plus, Eli throws a great jump ball. lol

[dadymat]

Pat Kirwan ‏ @PatKirwanCBS (https://twitter.com/#%21/PatKirwanCBS) Martellus Bennett is an iInteresting signing by the Giants..he only caught 10 balls and 0TDs in 7 games vs. NY










lol

[CATCH17]

I would like to say our defense can stop him but our defense sucks.

Anyways peace out Marty B. You did a solid job here but never went to the Gronkowski level that you shouldve been at.

[TheCount]

As their #1 TE, I think he'll do alright for himself. A lot of people hate him here, but it's not his fault the Cowboys drafted him.

[JohnsKey19]

This is basically a stopgap for the Giants. I think they like Ballard and Beckum, but both are lost for 2012 to ACL's.

It's a good chance for Bennett, though. If he can get it turned around, he's still young enough to sign a better long-term deal than he would have been offered based on past performance.

Plus, Eli throws a great jump ball. lol

I forgot about the ACL injuries. But you gotta think both players will be back around October.

[Sam I Am]

They replaced Jacobs big mouth with Bennett's. :laugh2:

[Big Country]

dont let the door hit ya,

what a waste if a 2nd round pick, all mouth, no action

THIS^

[Sam I Am]

Pat Kirwan ‏ @PatKirwanCBS (https://twitter.com/#%21/PatKirwanCBS) Martellus Bennett is an iInteresting signing by the Giants..he only caught 10 balls and 0TDs in 7 games vs. NY










lol

The Giants predicate their passing game on their running game. One thing Bennett can do is run block.

[TheCount]

They replaced Jacobs big mouth with Bennett's. :laugh2:

He and Jacobs are nothing alike. For one, Jacobs has scored TD's. :laugh2:


The Giants predicate their passing game on their running game. One thing Bennett can do is run block.

It's not even about just that. Eli has always connected with his TE's, they will use Bennett.

[jblaze2004]

1 year deal. Thats what you took bennett lol. Must be giving him a chance to start

[kmd24]

I forgot about the ACL injuries. But you gotta think both players will be back around October.

Injured in Feb, it's a 9-month rehab after the surgery. Mid-November would be the earliest by my calculations.

[cowboyschmps3]

Lmfao he still sucks

[WoodysGirl]

True. But a guy with his talent, upside and on-field production as a blocker should be able to get more than 1 year.
He's four years into his career and hasn't had a real impact in the passing game.

This year will be about changing those words from upside and potential to actual production.

[WoodysGirl]

As their #1 TE, I think he'll do alright for himself. A lot of people hate him here, but it's not his fault the Cowboys drafted him.
That's pretty much how I see it. I'm interested to see how he'll do.

[Romo 2 Austin]

Wish he wasn't in the division but whatever. He has physical talent so we will see, could be a good signing for the NYG.

[DallasEast]

The Giants predicate their passing game on their running game. One thing Bennett can do is run block.
Excellent point.

[Sickwitit]

I for one will miss his peanut butter cruch song!! As for anything else?? Uhhhhhh nope i dont think so

[Doomsday]

perfect big mouth for that team. see ya.

Aint that the truth. I guess some one has to fill Jacobs spot as the talker who doesnt do squat on the field.

[zack]

Happy to hear that the circus has left town

See ya chump!

[GusTheo]

I, unfortunately think he will pretty good for the Giants. He has talent, no one can deny that. He's built for this NFL, and just hasn't put it all together. In fairness he wasn't given a legit shot. Sure he'd get plays here and there, and he didn't capitalize when really called upon. And in the NFL if you don't answer when you're called upon you'll be looking for work.

But he's had a year under the more strict head coach in Jason Garrett, he's now going to an even more strict head coach who will keep him in check. He will most likely be the #1 TE, and probably be the #3 or #4 passing option on each play, as opposed to #4 or #5. He can block, and Eli Manning made Kevin Boss look really good, and Jake Ballard as well. Eli relies on his TE's, so I think this is a recipe for Bennett to succeed. I can see Bennett parlaying this one year stint into a multi year deal. I can see him catching 40-50 passes with 6-7 TD's for the Giants while also proving to be a pretty goon run blocker.

[rocyaice]

Eli makes Kevin Boss look legit. Martellus picked a good team to go to. The starting spot is wide open and Eli looks to use his tight ends. Good job for Marty.

[Clove]

I liked Bennett. Very entertaining.

[Deep_Freeze]

He's four years into his career and hasn't had a real impact in the passing game.

This year will be about changing those words from upside and potential to actual production.

Yeah I figure he will do that, his opportunities here were so limited that when he got a chance the ball was like a hot potato.

With more game time reps, I figure they got a good player although most here hate him for some reason.

[fanfromvirginia]

He didn't care about football so no need to care about him. Never was 'good riddance' more well earned.

[Ren]

Feels like a double win, not only do we get him off this team but he's going to a division rival

[newlander]

RT @MartellusB: I'm officially a New York Giant!! #NYG



...now we get to see the him twice a year: figures:rolleyes:

[dadymat]

Ohm Youngmisuk ‏ @NotoriousOHM (https://twitter.com/#%21/NotoriousOHM) Martellus says he is a "stretch the field type guy" who likes to get vertical and wants to create mismatches





:lmao2::lmao2::lmao2::lmao2::lmao2::lmao2:

[thechosen1n2]

He still needs a prove it type year.. A one year deal makes sense to me.


It makes plenty of sense. It would be worse for him if he did anything longer than 1 year...barring injury.

[sonnyboy]

mike freeman ‏ @realfreemancbs (https://twitter.com/#%21/realfreemancbs)
Martellus Bennett gets deal with the Giants. Solid signing by the G-men

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter (https://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter)
Former Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett's deal with the New York Giants: 1 year, $2.5 million.


Guess they can use the $3.2 in cap space they stole from us and the Skins to cover that.

[nake]

I think this means our last unprofessional player is gone.

[Kristi]

Yeah, I won't miss him. Now, I can hate him even more now that he is a Giant.

[justbob]

He still hasn't learned the Dallas playbook and now he has to start on a new one..He'll bounce around as a blocking TE for a few years

[5Stars]

Thanks Martellus...you couda ben a contenda.




;)

[CowboyMcCoy]

I'm glad. He's an infidel. Go play Chris Canty and make believe you have something to do with your team's success when you're nothing more than a welfare bum sitting on a stoop leeching off your more successful teammates' merits. You bum you. You cazzo. Get out of here. Good riddance. I hope we never hear from your rat voice again.

:lmao2:

[slomoxn]

A real GM would have seen the writing on the wall a few years ago and taken that first or second for him. We have Jerry, someone that has great football minds around him. He slays me funniest guy in the world.

[Dallas]

Yeah, I won't miss him. Now, I can hate him even more now that he is a Giant.

:eek: DANNNNG Kristi


Why so HOSTILE?? :laugh2:

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He will be booed loudly when he returns.

He can run but hes a plodder. Him failing to catch the ball when extending his hands away from his body is not bad luck. Hes got poor body control and hand eye coordination. He can want to be a deep threat but when the ball is not perfect and hes flailing at it, it'll still be a problem.

I cannot blame him too much. His rookie season was when PacMan, Tank and Hard Knocks was running around. Jerry Jones as PT Barnum was at its worst.

How can you expect young guys to learn professionalism when they work at the carnival?

Taking less money to go to the Giants means that its personal for him. Strange.

[5Stars]

He will be booed loudly when he returns.

He can run but hes a plodder. Him failing to catch the ball when extending his hands away from his body is not bad luck. Hes got poor body control and hand eye coordination. He can want to be a deep threat but when the ball is not perfect and hes flailing at it, it'll still be a problem.

I cannot blame him too much. His rookie season was when PacMan, Tank and Hard Knocks was running around. Jerry Jones as PT Barnum was at its worst.

How can you expect young guys to learn professionalism when they work at the carnival?

Taking less money to go to the Giants means that its personal for him. Strange.


The times are a changing, fuzzybreath. ;)

This whole team that we get to see this coming season? It won't be like the team we saw last year. It's getting younger and stronger, day by day.


:D

[CowboyMcCoy]

He will be booed loudly when he returns.

He can run but hes a plodder. Him failing to catch the ball when extending his hands away from his body is not bad luck. Hes got poor body control and hand eye coordination. He can want to be a deep threat but when the ball is not perfect and hes flailing at it, it'll still be a problem.

I cannot blame him too much. His rookie season was when PacMan, Tank and Hard Knocks was running around. Jerry Jones as PT Barnum was at its worst.

How can you expect young guys to learn professionalism when they work at the carnival?

Taking less money to go to the Giants means that its personal for him. Strange.

Why would anyone who wanted to make an impact want to play behind Witten?

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Why would anyone who wanted to make an impact want to play behind Witten?

I get that but he would have been the best TE on the market. He could have gotten an opportunity to start in other places I am sure and gotten more money guaranteed. He basically went straight to NY and took whatever they offered him.

Hes played a 2nd round contract which is maybe a million dollars and minimum contracts. He now is basically taking double the minimum when he could be trying to go for getting an $8m check within the next week and nice salaries to look forward to.

Maybe he thinks he will start by default but the Giants guaranteed him nothing as evidenced by the contract. This is very personal.

[Risen Star]

It shows how little interest people had in him for it to be a one year deal.

[wittenacious]

Doofus. I read where he got up in front of the NY media, talking about how the 1-year deal is perfect for him ... a chance to prove what he's all about, or some such.

Yeah, Marty ... perfect until you get injured and cut with no safety net. You're free to fly now and show the world how great you can be when let loose to shine, lol. Hope we build a Defense that rocks your new Vagiants world this coming season.

Lost most all respect for ya leaving for a puny 1-year, couple-and-a-half measly mil deal to sign-on with the enemy, just to get out from under Witten who taught you how to be a pro and who outplayed you every single day of your NFL life. Shoulda hung in there, homey.

I cling to some morsel of respect for the 'high-road' comments you made about your time w/ the Cowboys.

[trickblue]

That's pretty much how I see it. I'm interested to see how he'll do.

He has all of the physical skills... mentally he hasn't gotten it to this point...

It may come back to bite us, but blocking TE's are a dime a dozen... he can be replaced...

[Nightshade]

Eli makes Kevin Boss look legit. Martellus picked a good team to go to. The starting spot is wide open and Eli looks to use his tight ends. Good job for Marty.

It's a smart move by Bennett to get out from under Witten's shadow. Now it'll be up to him to prove he has what it takes. I don't hate him like a lot of the posters because he was just young and foolish when he arrived. A lot of guys are that way but he settled down pretty quickly and worked hard at the job he was asked to do, becoming a better than average blocker.

But Bennett wants to be Jermichael Finley or Vernon Davis but couldn't ever hold on to the football. He had his chances in Dallas though, and he almost always messed it up. He'll get a legitimate shot in NY though were one dropped ball won't mean no more chances for 2 to 3 weeks. If he can build up his confidence he could end up being a good "catch" for the Gints. Hope not for our sakes.

But he was a good player over all and doesn't deserve all the venom here.

[Sam I Am]

Just read 1yr $2.5M.

That's a lot for a blocking TE. :laugh2:

They signed Brandon Jacobs to an oversized contract too and had to cut him.

Well, Bennett isn't completely stupid. Nobody was going to offer him anywhere near that much. He did the right thing jumping on that right away. I would be surprised if anyone offered him $2.5M for two years.