Kenny Phillips anyone?

[dmq]

Injury risk yes, but healthy he made a difference on the Giants Defense.

Kenny Phillips set to test free agency, safety declines offer to stay with NY Giants

By Ralph Vacchiano / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Thursday, March 7, 2013, 1:43 PM

Kenny Phillips and the Giants would like to stay together, but so far the teams haven’t been able to agree on a deal.

The Giants made an offer to safety Kenny Phillips in the hopes of keeping him off the open market. But it wasn't nearly enough, according to an NFL source, and any chance of Phillips re-signing in the next few days appear gone.

Phillips, according to the source, will become an unrestricted free agent when the market opens on March 12, barring a last-ditch effort from the Giants. He would still prefer to re-sign with the Giants, the source said, and it appears the Giants would like to keep him.


It wasn't immediately clear what Phillips is looking for in a new contract, but the Giants are apparently being cautious with the 26-year-old who missed nine games last season with a sprained right MCL. He also had major surgery on his left knee back in 2009 and hasn't really been the same player since.

Still, the Giants value the player they took in the first round of the 2009 draft and believe he's young enough that he can still fulfill his potential. They hoped he'd return and join veteran Antrel Rolle and restricted free agent Stevie Brown as part of a strong, three-safety rotation.

With Phillips now likely heading elsewhere, that explains why the Giants have reportedly reached out to veteran defensive back Charles Woodson, a 36-year-old who was recently cut by the Packers and now plays safety. According to ESPN, the Giants are one of four teams that have called to express an interest in him — joining the Seahawks, Dolphins and Jets.

The Giants likely wouldn't be interested in Woodson for much more than a minimum-salaried deal. He would add depth and experience to a defensive backfield that is young and struggled often last season.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/source-giants-s-phillips-set-test-free-agency-article-1.1282132#ixzz2N07zdiTa

 

[Shunpike]

KP is a difference maker for sure. But I am really tired of seeing guys like him. Half healthy half injured during the season. We made him an offer but of course it was low in terms of guaranteed money. I wish he stayed but he can be a good fit for Dallas if your doctors can keep him healthy

 

[Woods]

KP is a difference maker for sure. But I am really tired of seeing guys like him. Half healthy half injured during the season. We made him an offer but of course it was low in terms of guaranteed money. I wish he stayed but he can be a good fit for Dallas if your doctors can keep him healthy

Personally, I think he's too injury prone to give a big contract to.

 

[supercowboy8]

I would take a chance on him a 2 year deal with only the first year deal. A make it or break it year, no pun intended.

 

[RoboQB]

RUMOR: Phillips slipped and fell while getting out of bed this morning and will be out 4 to 6 weeks to start the season...

We have too many injury bug-type players as it is... Hopefully, we draft a Safety that makes the all-rookie team.

 

[JonJon]

I really like his potential at safety. The problem is, he probably won't stay healthy and his knees are going to be a problem for the remainder of his career. He knows this, and I am sure he is hoping to cash in before his career comes to an end (which may be much sooner than he'd like). I don't think he is going to see that big payday because every other team knows what he and the Giants know. He will probably take the best deal that he can get once he realizes he isn't going to get the payday he really wants.