New York Giants “Best in History” Roster
The New York Giants have had many iconic players over the last 50 years. Enclosed is the New York Giants “Best in History” roster by position to celebrate the 50 Super Bowl games. Enjoy!
Offensive Starters: Offensive Alternate:
Quarterback – Eli Manning | Back Up : Phil Simms
Running Back: Tiki Barber| Back Up: Ahmad Bradshaw
Running Back: Rodney Hampton | Back up: Joe Morris
Tight End: Mark Bavaro | Back Up: Jeremy Shockey
Wide Receiver: Amani Toomer | Back Up: Plaxico Burress
* Wide Receiver: Victor Cruz | Back Up: Steve Smith
Center: Shaun O’Hara | Back Up: Bart Oates
Guard: Chris Snee | Back Up: Rich Suebert
Guard: William Roberts | Back Up: Billy Ard
Tackle: Jumbo Elliot | Back Up: Brad Benson
Tackle: Kareem McKenzie | Back Up: David Diehl
Full Back: Maurice Carthon | Back Up: Charles Way
Defensive Starters: Defensive Alternate:
OLB: Lawrence Taylor | Back Up: Brad Van Pelt
OLB: Carl Banks | Back Up: Jessie Armstead
ILB: Harry Carson | Back Up: Antonio Pierce
ILB: Pepper Johnson | Back Up: Gary Reasons
DE: Michael Strahan | Back Up: Leonard Marshall
DE: Justin Tuck | Back Up: George Martin
DT: Keith Hamilton | Back Up: Erik Howard
DT: Jim Burt | Back Up: Barry Cofield
Safety: Antrel Rolle | Back Up: Everson Walls
Safety: Terry Kinard | Back Up: Greg Jackson
Cornerback: Jason Sehorn | Back Up: Mark Haynes
Cornerback: Marc Collins | Back Up: Corey Webster
Kicker: Lawrence Tynes | Back Up: Brad Dalusio
Punter: Sean Landeta | Back Up: Jeff Feagles
* Beckham rule – need more than a two year snapshot to be one of the “All Time Greats”
By Shane Sharkey: NY Giants Rush Contributor