“His hands, legs and bare feet … covered in blood.” Those were the words reported when New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas was found walking on the side of the highway after reportedly hitting a Ford pickup truck at over 100 mph in California.
Rosas is just one of the many issues tantalizing the NFC East, and according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, the Giants’ kicker is scheduled to appear before the court on September 4.
The Giants want nothing to do with players dealing with legal issues, and that includes former first-round pick DeAndre Baker. Rosas, who is only 25 years old, has put his entire career in jeopardy, supposedly. If he is found guilty of these charges, it will be difficult for him to find a place in the NFL.
However, being arraigned on three misdemeanors is a bit interesting, especially if he was the one behind the wheel of the black Chevrolet that was swerving outside of the double yellow lines on a highway. Avoiding DUI charges could tell a different story, as License Plate Guy on Twitter has recently preached.
Some news on Aldrick Rosas:
According to a source close with the Rosas situation Rosas was the one that got t-boned not the other way around. It was nothing more than a terrible collision (thank God nobody was seriously hurt) furthermore Rosas didnt attempt to drive off from the— LPG – NYG (@LicensePlateGuy) July 15, 2020
There are 3 sides to every story…..your side, the other side and the truth. Let's see how this all plays out but according to what was said to me I hope this was nothing more than a traffic accident. WE'LL SEE#Giants #GiantsPride
— LPG – NYG (@LicensePlateGuy) July 15, 2020
Nonetheless, the Giants will have to consider other options with training camp just around the bend.
Here are three kickers the New York Giants should consider in the meantime:
1.) Stephen Gostkowski
The former New England Patriot has ample experience with new head coach Joe Judge. He spent 14 seasons with the Pats, but his tenure ended last year.
Season-ending hip surgery was the final straw for New England, as he played in just four games. Despite his surgery, Gostkowski is one of the most efficient placekickers in the NFL. Giving him an opportunity on a minimum deal should be a no-brainer for the Giants.
2.) Nick Folk
Another NFL veteran, Nick Folk, could supplement the absence of Rosas as well. Folk is also a former Patriot, and he did spend seven games with the team in 2019. He made eight of his first 11 kicks but finished his time with the Pats hitting his final eight attempts.
He is a solid player with veteran experience, and I imagine the Giants could land him on an affordable deal.
3.) Ryan Succop
Succop spent the last six years of the Tennessee Titans, playing in every single game until last year where he played in just six. His disappointing 16.7% field goal rate was problematic, as he made just one of his first six attempts. He has been far more effective in past years, so inefficiency is certainly an outlier.
Giving him an opportunity to compete is not a bad idea and would likely cost the Giants next to nothing.