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New York Giants in 2005 Trivia Quiz

The 2005 Giants started the season with many new faces on the team, can you name some of them?

A multiple-choice quiz by geisen529. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
geisen529

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,088

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This linebacker was a former Redskin, and in 2005 became a big part of the Giants defense. Who was he? Hint

Barrett Green

Nick Greisen

Carlos Emmons

Antonio Pierce

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Question 2 of 10

2. This cornerback was the Giants' second round draft pick in the 2005 NFL draft. Hint

Kenderick Allen

Brent Alexander

Justin Tuck

Corey Webster

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Question 3 of 10

3. This offensive linemen was signed by the Giants in 2005 after being released by the Jets. Hint

Kareem MacKenzie

Chris Snee

Luke Pettigout

Rich Seubert

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Question 4 of 10

4. This 2005 rookie running back was the Giants 4th round draft pick. Hint

Brandon Jacobs

Chad Morton

Jim Finn

Tiki Barber

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which veteran running back was released by both the Redskins and Patriots during the 2005 offseason before being signed by the Giants? Hint

Chad Morton

Willie Ponder

Tim Carter

David Tyree

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which veteran offensive linemen added leadership and depth to this strong Giants line after coming over from the Jaguars? Hint

Luke Pettigout

Bob Whitfield

Kareem Mackenzie

Chris Snee

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the Giants' kicker that began the 2005 season? Hint

Jeff Feagles

Jay Feely

Morten Anderson

Paul Edinger

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which 2005 Giant wide receiver had played in Pittsburgh in 2004? Hint

Plaxico Burress

Tim Carter

Brandon Jacobs

Willie Ponder

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which 2005 TE came over from Minnesota? Hint

David Tyree

Visanthe Shiancoe

Ryan Kuehl

Sean Berton

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Question 10 of 10

10. This defensive tackle came over from the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 offseason via free agency. Hint

Fred Robbins

Kendrick Clancy

Antonio Pierce

Michael Strahan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This linebacker was a former Redskin, and in 2005 became a big part of the Giants defense. Who was he?

Answer: Antonio Pierce

Antonio Pierce played with the Redskins for 4 years, recording 155 tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 interceptions before being signed by the Giants.

2. This cornerback was the Giants' second round draft pick in the 2005 NFL draft.

Answer: Corey Webster

Corey Webster was the Giants second round pick in the draft from LSU. He played 4 years with LSU, was a two-time all-american, had 117 career tackles, and 16 interceptions.

3. This offensive linemen was signed by the Giants in 2005 after being released by the Jets.

Answer: Kareem MacKenzie

Kareem MacKenzie was originally a 3rd round draft pick from Penn State by the New York Jets in 2001. He played 4 years for the Jets, where he became one of the NFLs most consistent linemen. In 2005, he was signed by the Giants.

4. This 2005 rookie running back was the Giants 4th round draft pick.

Answer: Brandon Jacobs

Jacobs transfered to Southern Illinois after he had to play behind Ronnie Brown and Cadillac Williams at Auburn. In 4 years of college, ball Jacobs racked up 4,003 yards and 52 touchdowns.

5. Which veteran running back was released by both the Redskins and Patriots during the 2005 offseason before being signed by the Giants?

Answer: Chad Morton

Morton was originally a 5th round draft pick by the Saints, before playing with 3 other teams (Jets, Redskins, and was signed and released by the Patriots in '05 before signing with the Giants). Morton has never really had a chance to be a number one running back, but has emerged as an elite punt returner.

6. Which veteran offensive linemen added leadership and depth to this strong Giants line after coming over from the Jaguars?

Answer: Bob Whitfield

Whitfield was the Falcons' 8th overall pick in 1992, and played for them for 12 years of his career where he emerged as a premiere left tackle, including helping the Falcons to a Super Bowl appearance in 1996. He then made a brief stop in Jacksonville before signing with the Giants in the 2005 offseason.

7. Who was the Giants' kicker that began the 2005 season?

Answer: Jay Feely

Feely has played all 4 years of his career with the Falcons after being signed by them as an undrafted free agent in 2001. In 4 years, he made 98 of 127 field goal attempts and had 142 extra points. He scored 436 pints for the Falcons, which was 3rd highest in franchise history. His career long in 2001 was 55 yards.

8. Which 2005 Giant wide receiver had played in Pittsburgh in 2004?

Answer: Plaxico Burress

Plaxico had been shadowed by Hines Ward in Pittsburgh. He and Eli have begun to emerge as one of the NFLs elite quarterback - wide receiver tandem.

9. Which 2005 TE came over from Minnesota?

Answer: Sean Berton

Berton was originally signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He was released by the Vikings before the 2004 season and was resigned by the Vikings during the season to replace the injured Jim Kleinsasser, where he provided the Vikings with a rugged blocker.

He was waived by the Vikings and awarded to the Giants in early September of 2005, where he has helped an improved Giants special teams.

10. This defensive tackle came over from the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 offseason via free agency.

Answer: Kendrick Clancy

Clancy was a 3rd round draft pick by the Steelers in 2000. In 5 years with Pittsburgh, Clancy had 4 sacks, 1 interception, and 23 tackles. He was signed by the Giants as an unrestricted free agent during the offseason.

Source: Author geisen529

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