DE Chris Canty signs with New York Giants
by David Fucillo on Mar 1, 2009 2:59 PM PST
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PrintI have to admit this one bums me out a little bit. Adam Schefter is reporting that the New York Giants have signed DE Chris Canty to a 6 year, $42 million deal that includes $17.25 million in guaranteed money. The Giants have been quite active in re-tooling their defense, adding DT Rocky Bernard and LB Michael Boley.
The 49ers were rumored to be interested, but it's not all that surprising that Canty didn't get out of New York without a new contract. I'm disappointed because Canty could have been a significant upgrade at defensive end in the 49ers 3-4. I'm a Ray McDonald fan, but I see him as more of just a pure pass rusher. The 3-4 defensive line gets sacks, but is just as important in occupying bodies to open up holes for the linebackers.
No Canty likely means Isaac Sopoaga and Kentwan Balmer will not be moving inside more often, which was something intimated with a potential Canty signing.
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Great money
For a guy that is going to rotate on a Giants D-Line. Good for Canty for getting so much money, and I’m glad the Niners didn’t have to foot that bill. Maybe now the team can focus on getting Igor signed to a deal. Not sure what kind of market Olshansky has, but it certainly won’t be 6 years, $42 million.
Another Target signs
Another one of our Free Agent targets signs with a team.
James Sanders remains a Patriot, and at 3 years, $9 million that’s quite a deal.
glad it wasnt us
for that kind of money, i wouldnt want him.
we can find someone else for faaaaar less money.
Regardless of Canty,
I am glad Rocky Bernard is out of the NFC West. That guy always played well against us.
is that true?
He’s really gone? if so that’s good. He’s the guy that started the Alex Smith/Mike Nolan death-spiral. And after he sacked Alex Smith and busted up his shoulder, he did a little buddha belly shake.
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