Quick Preview: New York Giants

Since the last time we saw them:
2008 Record: 12-4, Divisional Playoff Loss to Philadelphia
Key Additions: DL Chris Canty, OLB Michael Boley, DT Rocky Bernard, S C.C. Brown
Key Losses: WR Plaxico Burress, RB Derrick Ward, S James Butler, WR Amani Toomer, K John Carney, DC Steve Spagnuolo
Top Draft Picks: WR Hakeem Nicks, LB Clint Sintim, OT William Beatty

What we now know:
Best Player: G Chris Snee
Most Underrated: CB Corey Webster

Looking Forward:
Breakout Candidates: WR Steve Smith, RB Ahmad Bradshaw, CB Aaron Ross
Looking to bounce back: DE Osi Umenyiora, DT Barry Cofield, K Lawrence Tynes
Time to step up: WR Dominik Hixon, WR Steve Smith, S Kenny Phillips, RB Ahmad Bradshaw, DC Bill Sheridan

Strengths:

• The NFL's best run-blocking Offensive Line, combined with RB Brandon Jacobs wear down defenses badly.
• The Defensive Line has 7 proven starters on the roster.
• A young, but very talented and quickly improving Secondary anchored by CB Webster.
  
• QB Eli Manning had his highest career completion percentage and through a career-low 1o picks in '08.
  
• Head Coach Tom Coughlin.

Concerns:

• DC Steve Spagnuolo's departure.
  
• No longer having the luxury of the double team focused on WR Burress.
  
• MLB Antonio Pierce's legal concerns.
• Increased roles for Hixon and Bradshaw may force team to find other return man options.

Expectations: Superbowl Victory