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A look back at the 2007 New York Giants can be described as an amazing and magical year for as most analysts thought the New York Giants would be on the home for the playoff and new coach almost a certainty for 2008.

During the offseason the New York Giants lost 4 key veterans in Kawika Mitchell, LB; Michael Strahan, DE; Reggie Torbor, LB; Gibril Wilson, S and countered it by adding veterans David Carr, QB; Danny Clark, LB and Sammy Knight, S

The New York Giants top 4 draft picks during the 2008 NFL draft were: 1 31 Kenny Phillips FS 6-2 208 Miami; 2 63 Terrell Thomas CB 6-1 198 USC; 3 95 Mario Manningham WR 6-0 181 Michigan; 4 123 Bryan Kehl OLB 6-2 242 BYU

Keys and Questions for the New York Giants coming in to the 2008 season:

1. Can Eli Manning continue to grow and flourish in NY

2. 2nd year players in Steve Smith (WR), Kevin Boss (TE) and Ahmad Bradshaw (RB)continue to contribute.

3. Can the secondary grow into a top flight group? Will some of the age show?

4. How will they handle the pressure of being super bowl champs?

Oddsmakers have set the Ny Giants 2008 season

To Win NFC East at New York Giants +250

To Win Superbowl at New York Giants +1700

Prediction for the 2008 NY is to follow the 2007 Super bowl win with an 2008 NFC East divisional title and a 12-4 record. Don't again count the Giants out, with great defensive speed and an ever improving young QB, running back and more the New Yorks Giants have an opportunity to repeat as Super Bowl Champions.

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