Keith Rivers traded to Giants

[VC15]

Ralph Vacchiano ‏ @TheBlueScreen


The Giants and Bengals have all but completed the deal for LB Keith Rivers, according to a source. Should be finalized shortly. #NYG

I’m told the Giants will be giving the Bengals their 5th-round pick in the 2012 draft for LB Keith Rivers. #NYG

 

[cruzg24]

I dont know who Keith Rivers is, but at least we only gave up a 5th rounder for him. I always feel that our LBing core could be better and even if this is a depth move Im still all for it.

 

[VC15]

With Tolly going off to Oakland, this could shift Kiwi back to DE. Or he could be in a "joker" role, like he was in 2010.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

If he can stay healthy, which is a big if then I'm sure he'll turn out to be a good player for the Giants. He's been injured a ton in recent years and he clearly wasn't apart of the Bengals plans going forward. I'm glad they got something out of him. He hasn't lived up to expectations but maybe a change of scenery will do him good.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Giants acquired WLB Keith Rivers from the Bengals in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2012 draft. It's the last pick in the fifth round, so it's as close as you can possibly get to the sixth. Rivers developed a bit of a "soft" reputation in as the former No. 9 overall pick in the draft with Cincinnati, but he was not averse to playing through injuries and is a quality run defender when healthy. Look for Michael Boley to start at middle linebacker for the Giants. Rivers should handle the weak-side duties, with Mathias Kiwanuka on the strong side. Apr 11 - 2:06 PM Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter

 

[Hurricane Season]

There was so much talent at linebacker from USC in 2007.

Rivers
Cushing
Maualuga
Matthews
Maiava
Galippo

Only two ended up being good, and they're both probably on roids.

 

[cruzg24]

There was so much talent at linebacker from USC in 2007.

Rivers
Cushing
Maualuga
Matthews
Maiava
Galippo

Only two ended up being good, and they're both probably on roids.

Did you just say that Matthews is on roids?

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Only two ended up being good, and they're both probably on roids.

Maualuga is a solid LB.

 

[Hurricane Season]

Did you just say that Matthews is on roids?

:kobe:

 

[VC15]

The trade is official now. Rivers just passed the physical.