The Meadowlands is Burning

I have to say, I don't know how you Giants fans do it.

Over the past 10 years, in the Fassel/Coughlin era, the two Giants "leaders" have undoubtedly been Tiki and Strahan. You might suggest Amani Toomer, but he's clearly the #3. But you Giants fans have enjoyed Tiki's clutch 150-yard games and Strahan's monster sack totals, leading the G-men to Super Bowl XXXV and consecutive playoff berths over the past two seasons.

Well what do we have this offseason? Strahan holding out, effectively pushing the Giants organization down a flight of stairs. Tiki bashing the man responsible for leading the Giants to...six wins...but regardless. Already Giants fans are having a tough time accepting Eli, and Jeremy Shockey is almost done with his transition from "high-energy player" to "knucklehead clown." It's tough enough as it is. Your leadership was vested in Tiki and Strahan. Now your two best horses are not only letting you down, they're destroying your team.

So whom do you sympathize with? Are you ready to burn your Tiki jerseys and root for Eli? I just can't wait to see Tiki return to the Giants next season; ESPN might as well set up cameras in the clubhouse for a new dramatic series.

And frankly, this is the least of the Giants' problems. Meanwhile, in Niners land, we're very happy with Alex Smith and VD and Coach Nolan, thank you very much.

Good-bye Michael Vick, hello Vince Young.