Burress and Toomer Departed at the Right Time

All of the scouts and player development experts seem to always say it takes at least three years for a wide receiver to really develop and contribute to a team. Well, that is great news for the Giants because the starting 3 receivers are going into at least their third season. Also, when you look at some of the college stats of this young receiving corps you realize they dominated for the most part, in college. I know that doesn't mean they will dominate in the NFL. But, with great coaching they have that ability. And, I believe the Giants are one of the best coached teams in the league. Here are the college stats and what season each of the Giants young receivers are going into.

1. Steve Smith 3rd yr. - 190 rec 3,019 yds 22 TD's - As you can see Smith's stats are right up their with many top college players and he did it at a top notch school like USC.

2. Domenik Hixon 4th yr - 141 rec 2,092 yds 14 TD's - Very solid stats for a receiver coming out of a mid major school like Akron.

3. Sinorice Moss 4th yr - 63 rec 1,046 yds 8 TD's - Moss played at a great program (University of Miami) and was mostly a threat as a returner. But just like people say, speed kills and this guy has plenty of it to burn.

4. Mario Manningham 2nd yr - 137 rec 2,310 yds 27 TD's - Manningham was a dominating receiver at a top program like Michigan. He still has tremendous upside and will breakout within the next season or two.

5. Hakeem Nicks Rookie - 181 rec 2,840 yds 21TD's - Nicks showed great skills catching the ball and being able to control his body in college. He has been labeled as one of the most NFL ready receiver that came out of this years draft.

6. Ramses Barden Rookie - 206 rec 4,203 50TD's - Barden's stats are off the charts. But, don't forget he played at a small school (Cal Poly) and dominated much less competition. He has the height and the hands to be an effective NFL receiver. He will only get better over the next few years.

From looking at the receivers the Giants have this season, I am expecting at least one of their top 4 receivers to breakout and have a big season. I see so far that no one has really separated themselves in training camp. But from what I have seen in the NFL over the years, its in the regular season that guys really break out.