Does it seem that the terrain between Philadelphia and New York/New Jersey has been tilted toward Pennsylvania? That DeSean Jackson and the Eagles have never stopped distancing themselves from the Giants since Matt Dodge punted the ball at Jackson instead of out of bounds?
Steve Smith, Giant stalwart and Eli Manning security blanket, is the latest talented free agent to join the Eagles after he rejected a lesser offer from the Giants. Smith, who is still recovering from knee surgery and may miss most of the first half of the season, said on his Facebook page:
I will always cherish my time in NY and the super bowl victory.. This was obviously not an easy decision for me or something i ever expected but unfortunately the business aspect proved that the eagles wanted me to be part of their organization MUCH more than the Giants did.. A special thanks to my WR buddies, coach Gilbride, all of u amazing fans on here, and the entire giants organization for drafting me.. Time for a new beginning…
It may be a case of dueling doctors.
What seems apparent here is that the Eagles’ physicians must think that Smith is farther along in his recovery than the Giants’ physicians.
Extra point: Smith, a second-round pick in 2007, has been a great value for the Giants. He helped them win a Super Bowl. For Giants fans, this is turning into something of a traumatic off-season. How could General Manager Jerry Reese let Smith go to a division rival that seems loaded with promise? Set aside talent for a moment. Is it a concern that the Giants are losing such well-respected guys — Shaun O’Hara, Rich Seubert, Kevin Boss, Smith — in the locker room?
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