31.   And for years, Chris Doleman was a star defensive right end in the NFL, Roy Barker a left end.

32.   And defensive end Shante Carver was not re-signed.

33.   And a lot of my game is speed and power and being able to explode, not just on offense, but on the defensive end.

34.   And four other key performers, receiver Isaac Bruce, defensive end Kevin Carter and linebackers London Fletcher and Mike Jones, will become free agents after next season.

35.   And he will not use All-Pro defensive end Charles Haley.

36.   And defensive end Antonio Edwards is even less likely to play because of a sore knee.

37.   And Ebenezer Ekuban re-emerged at left defensive end against the Rams.

38.   And in the mind of defensive end William Fuller, there was offensive tackle Erik Williams.

39.   And should a quality defensive tackle or defensive end become available, the Giants will not let him stay unemployed for long.

40.   And that pertains particularly on the defensive end, where playoff games are always decided.