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
count respect wins
We don't even count wins in a quarterback rating. That's why I have no respect for the quarterback rating.
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.
passing second
That was really, to me, the passing of the torch, ... This was the second part of it.
fine moved team three
He's moved the team for all three preseason games, ... We're fine with him.
determine far plays
How he plays is going to determine how far we go, absolutely.
ability avoid key rush
The key is to be able to avoid the rush if you have to, ... A lot of that is your sense of presence, not your ability to run. Elway killed you because he scrambled to throw, not to run.
defensive devote difference entire guy knows resources stop team unit
You could see the difference right away. It was not just the things he can do that we didn't have any more. With Michael, the other team knows there is a guy they have to game-plan for. They have to devote resources to stop him on every play. Without that, the entire defensive unit is affected.
definitely drop hear impressive interviews pin
You could hear a pin drop when he was done. It was definitely one of the most impressive interviews I've ever been around.
bother celebrate college downright dropping guys perfect playing seems since watched york
The kid's downright unflappable, ... I mean, I've watched Eli since college and nothing ever seems to bother him. Not being in the NFL. Not playing in the New York spotlight. Not guys dropping perfect passes. Not hellacious hits. Nothing. You won't seem him pout or mope or shrug his shoulders, but you won't see him celebrate much either.
kid maturity
If he was an impressionable kid who didn't have a lot of maturity, it would be one thing,
If he's there when we pick, we'll take Reggie Bush.
affect breaks game hit mouth worry
You worry because you don't know how it's going to affect them when it comes down to playing, ... This is still a game where you're going to get hit in the mouth every play, and we weren't going to get any breaks from (Washington).