And so, the Giants finally pulled the trigger and signed the Barry. The money is about what was heard before- $16 million with enough incentive clauses to make it a possible $20 million. The only thing they got out of it as they were taken to the cleaners was no more Barry flunkies in the locker room. Ooh, boy. ...

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-Sharks shut out the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0. -Practice not making perfect for the Raiders. And could their only hope be their defensive coordinator? Cause it sure as hell ain't going to be their wide receiver. -Why is everyone picking on poor Alex Smith? -Baron Davis: not disgruntled yet. And the Warriors won't say if they want AI or not. -Could the Giants be after another Barry? If they are, would anybody believe it? -Stanford talking......