Arrington, Not T.O., Could Be Biggest Offseason Addition by an NFC ContenderBy Tim SullivanWagerWeb.com Contributing Writer It's tough to top Terrell Owens in anything. On the field, off the field, in front of the cameras, in front of a microphone, you name it. T.O. demands attention, and, because everybody seems to love a juicy NFL controversy in this age, he usually gets it. The fact that Bill Parcells, Jerry Jones and the demonstrative Dallas Cowboys were brave enough to acquire Owens this offseason only adds to his allure. America's Team and one of the most arrogant yet dominant athletes in recent memory seem to be a perfect fit - at least until all of the Texas-sized egos take over in Big D. But while some analysts and bettors are busy this summer pondering whether or not Owens can return the Cowboys to the franchise's glory days, perhaps the most important acquisition in the NFC East is floating along unnoticed. "It was clear to us," Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi said, "that we needed an impact player on defense. LaVar Arrington is that." And then some. Arrington, a three-time Pro Bowl linebacker who fell out of favor with the Redskins, could be the final piece to Coach Tom Coughlin's championship puzzle. The Giants - who went 11-5 last season and won the NFC East only to get thrashed by Carolina, 23-0, in the first round of the playoffs - allowed too many big plays defensively last season and haven't had a game-changing linebacker since Lawrence Taylor retired in 1993. Join SBG Global and start winning CASH today! Setting the industry standards with fast, free, secure and reliable deposit and withdrawl options, for over a decade SBG Global has been the World's most respected Online Sportsbook, Online Casino, Poker Room and Racebook! With up to 265% in total Bonuses for this 2012 NBA basketball and MLB baseball season, sign up to SBG GLOBAL SPORTSBOOK for their Unmatched Bonuses and Phenomenal Customer Service right now!! But that all turned last month, when Big Blue pounced on Arrington, who gladly signed a seven-year, $49 million deal to get out of Washington. "He's going to give you big-play ability," said Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce, who played with Arrington in Washington. "That's what he is. He's like a basketball player that looks for the last shot of the game. He's looking for that knockout hit." Which is exactly what the Giants need. New York, with Eli Manning - in his second full season as the starter - being supported by Tiki Barber, Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey, should be among the league leaders on offense. But it's clear the Giants need to get stops. They need those elusive three-and-outs, especially in a division where they'll go up against Owens twice. Simply put, it wasn't difficult to score on Big Blue last season. Just ask the Chargers and Redskins, who combined for 80 points in their wins against New York. "I think he's a shot in the arm for the whole team," Coughlin said of Arrington. "He is a guy who has great enthusiasm. He enjoys what he is doing. He shares with others his enjoyment. He can be verbal, he can be challenging. I think, as I said, that you definitely notice he is in the building." Coughlin is not alone in the excitement. "Nobody is going to be in the right position all the time on the football field," said Giants linebacker Brandon Short, who played with Arrington at Penn State. "But what matters is you make plays. And the guy makes plays." Superbowl Predictions from NFL Expert Capper Mike "The Picker" Jones, Super Bowl Predictions from JP and the 2012 Super Bowl Betting Odds sponsored by Bovada and SBG Global!! Arrington, who battled injuries and had five different coaches - Joe Gibbs, Steve Spurrier, Marty Schottenheimer, Terry Robiskie and Norv Turner - in Washington, has 398 tackles and 22.5 sacks in six NFL seasons. "I'm exciting to watch, lot of energy," Arrington said. "I'm gonna dive to make a play. Not gonna worry about getting hurt because I don't want to lose my contract. You're going to see all-out, straight aggression. The same aggression people would love to take out during the week at their job that they can't really do." That's music to Coughlin's ears, seeing his team was already built to make the postseason, but perhaps not the long haul. And this is an important season for the veteran coach, considering his history in the third year of a stop. After predicting multiple Super Bowl winners, expert NFL handicapper Mike "The Picker" Jones has returned with his 2012 Super Bowl XLVI prediction! His early Superbowl prediction was the New York Jets but after them falling apart towards the end of the regular season and missing out on the NFL playoffs, Mike now is going with the Patriots to win Superbowl XLVI. "I predict the AFC East New England Patriots will take down NFC powerhouse New York Giants by four points in the 2012 Super Bowl!" Good luck with all your 2012 NFL picks and have fun with a few Super Bowl prop bets at SBG Global Sportsbook, the world-wide leaders of online gambling! Super Bowl XLVI Picks from JP - The New England Patriots and the New York Giants will meet once again in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5th at 6:30pm ET in a rematch of the 2007 Super Bowl. The rematch will go down at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where the Patriots will take the field as 3-point favorites over the New York Giants, but I have it going the other way. I think New York's defensive front will use the turf to its advantage and will get to Tom Brady enough times with their ferocious pass rush, while Eli Manning will slice up the Patriots' secondary, which will lead them to stop the Patriots at the finish line. The Pats may be the better team, but the Giants are the hotter club and that will translate onto the field on Super Sunday. In his third season at Boston College, the Eagles went 9-3, to a bowl game and finished No. 13 in the nation. In his third season in Jacksonville, the Jaguars went 11-5 and landed in the AFC playoffs. So, it's clear Coughlin has a history to live up to. And now he has a little help at linebacker to get him there. "Arrington has energized some of the guys in the offseason," Coughlin said. "It has become very competitive, and I look forward to that transcending over to the field." So, too, might some eager bettors on WagerWeb.com, who might just be interested in the Giants winning the NFC. And beyond. Check out the 2012 NFL Playoff Predictions by JP and Super Bowl Predictions from Expert Capper Mike Jones! --- by Tim Sullivan at WagerWeb.com on May 30, 2006
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