The Giants have interest in former Jets center Nick Mangold, according to a source who spoke with Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Mangold has been a free agent ever since being let go by Gang Green in late February. 
The Jets saved more than $9MM by cutting Mangold and there has been no real talk of a reunion at a lower rate. I have Mangold rated as the best center remaining in free agency, but teams have reportedly asked him about moving to guard.
The Giants already have Weston Richburg at center with Justin Pugh at left guard and the newly re-signed John Jerry at right guard. The G-Men also added guard D.J. Fluker in free agency, giving the team additional depth. It’s not immediately clear where or how Mangold would factor into the Giants’ plans. In theory, he could be a tremendous reserve to fill in at all three interior spots – not unlike Stefan Wisniewski’s role last season with the Eagles – but Mangold might be holding out for a more prominent role. Alternatively, the Giants could offer him a chance to compete with Richburg for the starting job in training camp. After finishing near the bottom of the league in yards per game last year, the Giants might be open to some O-Line change.
late last month, allowing the team to clear upwards of $9MM of cap room for 2017. Contending clubs are expected to pursue the veteran and PFR’s Dallas Robinson speculated that the Buccaneers, Bengals, Lions, Vikings, Redskins, and Cardinals could be among the clubs to call on him.
If Mangold joins the Giants, he’ll join fellow ex-Jets Brandon Marshall and Geno Smith.
I love Nick Mangold and I’m not even a Jets fan, but this makes absolutely no sense for the Giants. I want Mangold to go out on top, as a starter with a playoff contending team.
The Giants have a serious shot this season…… A few more pieces to the pie and we are there……..We are built for a Championship…… NOW
He would be a nice addition at guard…… And move Fluckner to right tackle…….
Dumb article. Its obvious he would start at rg. Richburg isnt moving and John Jerry is so many levels below Mangold.