Thread: Robert Ayers, New York Giants sign contract

The New York Giants are adding a veteran defensive lineman to help make up for the loss of Justin Tuck.

The team announced it signed defensive end Robert Ayers on Wednesday. Fox Sports reported the deal was a two-year agreement.

Ayers, 28, was selected in the first round by the Denver Broncos in 2009 and started 11 games at outside linebacker (2009-'10) and 16 games at defensive end (2011-'13) in five seasons in the Mile High City.

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Good move for him. He is an excellent rotational players and the Giants use lots of varying player packages on their line.

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 1h

Denver Giants now have signed former Broncos Robert Ayers, CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and return specialist Trindon Holliday.

They are now officially the Giancos.

I was think Ayers would be the guy the would at least get us 1 comp pick next year. After seeing we signed the scrub C Montgomery that might not even be the case now.....why did we even sign him? He's been terrible from what I hear.

I kept waiting for Ayers to make that move and be an impact player. I guess Giant fans will have to wait now.

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 1h

Denver Giants now have signed former Broncos Robert Ayers, CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and return specialist Trindon Holliday.

Dont forget Walton

He's wasn't that good of a rotational player; Malik Jackson is amuch rotational player than Ayers.

With Ayers now in NY, that leaves Bruton as the only remaining player from the 2009 draft. That's two 1st's and three 2nd's with nothing to show for it.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

Dont forget Walton

Who?

Originally Posted by Traveler

With Ayers now in NY, that leaves Bruton as the only remaining player from the 2009 draft. That's two 1st's and three 2nd's with nothing to show for it.

Out of four number one picks from th '09 and '10 combined only Demaryius Thomas remains.

Not to mention what we had to pay to trade up to get Cutler originally when we drafted him.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

Out of four number one picks from th '09 and '10 combined only Demaryius Thomas remains.

Piss poor return! Except for last year with both Moreno & Ayers contributing.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

He's wasn't that good of a rotational player; Malik Jackson is amuch rotational player than Ayers.

Robert Ayers was a solid starter on this team for two years, and then a very good role player. So far, Malik has only done the later.

Originally Posted by Traveler

With Ayers now in NY, that leaves Bruton as the only remaining player from the 2009 draft. That's two 1st's and three 2nd's with nothing to show for it.

That's a five year old draft. All those other players have had their contracts expire and move on.

Originally Posted by Bosco

Robert Ayers was a solid starter on this team for two years, and then a very good role player. So far, Malik has only done the later.

That's a five year old draft. All those other players have had their contracts expire and move on.

Don't mean to call you out like this, but really? Only Moreno & Ayers did that. Everyone else (sans Bruton) was cut, never made the roster, or passed away.



1 Knowshon Moreno- Contract Expired
1 Robert Ayers- Contract Expired
2 Alphonso Smith- Cut
2 Darcel McBath- Cut
2 Richard Quinn- Cut
4 David Bruton-Remains with team
4 Seth Olsen- Cut
5 Kenny McKinley-Passed away (sadly)
6 Tom Brandstater- Cut
7 Blake Schlueter- Cut

A look at the Denver Broncos' roster and the Class of 2009 doesn't have as many players in the team's foundation as it should.

Those picks are now fifth-year players and should be several members of the core lineup -- poised to be signed for the long term with the team if things have gone the way it was hoped.

At least part of the depth issues the Broncos faced in the two previous seasons as well as in this training camp at times, can be traced to the significant hole left behind from both the 2009 and 2010 drafts.

-Jeff Legwold 2013 ESPN Article

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post...09-draft-class