Ernie Accorsi
Ernie Accorsi
Ernie Accorsi is a former American football executive. He served as the general manager of the New York Giants of the National Football League. Accorsi had held the position from January 8, 1998, when he took over for the legendary George Young until his retirement on January 16, 2007. He was succeeded by Jerry Reese...
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth29 October 1941
depth line offensive year
We had more depth on the offensive line this year than ever, and we wanted to keep him.
lewis locker since starter walks year
Lewis was different because he not only was a starter here a year ago, he had been here since the 2000 season. When someone like that walks back into your locker room, they're popular, they're known, they've been a teammate.
afraid kid last mature might poised team year
But he is such an under-control, mature kid. He's just unflappable. What he went through last year and with the team just decimated around him, he's just a very poised young man. If it was a kid I really thought would be afraid of any situation, I might say something, but I don't think I need to. I won't say anything to (him).
bigger brother came picked receiver speed worried year
There was a receiver picked the year his brother came out. I heard, 'We picked the bigger receiver.' But he wasn't the better receiver. It is speed that kills. I'm not worried about (size).
happen last lost offer three took top walk year
Last year I lost three top guys, ... because I let them walk out of here. They just took my offer and shopped it around. It wasn't going to happen again.
draft interest process since time top viewed
It has been a long time since I viewed the top of the draft with more interest than this year. It is going to be a fascinating process to watch.
accuracy mostly present qualities quick saw strength
Yes, ... That's the QB I saw at Mississippi. All the qualities were present: poise, quick recognition and release, crisp throws, strength and accuracy with the long ball. But mostly command.
competition pleased
I think he's got a chance. We're not doing this as a gimmick. There was competition to get him. I'm pleased we got him.
enormous franchise happy played talent terrific
I think he's going to be a terrific quarterback, ... He hasn't even played 16 games. He's getting better all the time. He has enormous talent and poise. I'm happy this franchise will have him as their quarterback for a long time.
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Johnny Unitas. Sure, Johnny had the physical ingredients required: lightning quick release, a laser for an arm, good ability to avoid the rush. But what set Unitas apart was the feeling you got in your heart when you saw him walk on the field, something that none of us are capable of defining or explaining, we just feel it. You knew he came to win. And, from the moment he walked into the locker room, you knew you had a better chance to win than the other guy. He was the toughest man I have ever known - physically and mentally.
deep solid top
I think it's a very solid and deep draft. I really think the top of it is very interesting.
baseball draft found good next player traded until waited
I would never have traded him. I would have waited until the next draft if need be and found out how good a baseball player he was.
contest epic seats sold yankee
That epic contest was not sold out. There were unsold seats in Yankee Stadium.
passing second
That was really, to me, the passing of the torch, ... This was the second part of it.