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One of the potential problem spots on the Giants roster was their depth behind starting offensive tackles David Diehl and Kareem McKenzie. That issue was resolved yesterday in an interesting way, as the Giants agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Shane Olivea, a talented player with a troubled past. Olivea, 26, is in the prime of his career but the Chargers released him in February, even though he started 57 of 60 games in his four years in San Diego. The NFL last month suspended Olivea for the first four games of this coming season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. That could have dissuaded the Giants from going after Olivea, but the suspension was rescinded yesterday by the league because of what his agent, Kenny Zuckerman, called "a clerical issue." Olivea had appealed the suspension, explaining he missed a scheduled drug test because he had already checked himself into a treatment facility. The league will continue to administer tests to Olivea. He will become the newest member of the Giants, as long as he passes a physical examination and completes a workout.

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July 11, 2008  05:55 AM ET

The NFL drug policy should specify the drug that was used. There is a big difference between someone caught smoking a joint (recreational) and someone caught juicin' (performance enhancing). Publicizing the specific substance could help deter use as the media would have a more focused story to concentrate on. It would also more appropriately shame the player and expose what 'drugs' are being used in what sports.

July 11, 2008  06:26 AM ET

Why do I bother coming around here? See the post above. YODA great is. Just keep the *^&*%^% glowing stick away from me and flammables.

July 11, 2008  06:55 AM ET

Another member of Ricky Williams posse.

July 11, 2008  07:30 AM ET

The Giants shot their wad last year...back to mediocrity.......

July 11, 2008  08:02 AM ET

This is great news, we really need some help on the O line and this shows that we are committed to defending our Championship. We shall repeat.
Haters will Hate and Ballers will Ball. Shot callers will.....
Can you say repeat!? please do.

July 11, 2008  08:05 AM ET

And yes you can keep on posting to keep the thread going, yes.

July 11, 2008  08:12 AM ET

I'm torn on this. Bringing someone into the organization who was almost suspended for violating the substance abuse policy can be trouble. The positive thing about it though is that he checked himself into a rehab center, so he noticed he had a problem or he's just smart and figured a suspension was coming, so he got out of it by doing this. Either way, hopefully he can get clean and it will work out in the Giants favor.

July 11, 2008  08:33 AM ET

If it was just pot who cares.

July 11, 2008  08:37 AM ET

I pick the Giants to go 8-8 this season...

July 11, 2008  08:44 AM ET

What did you pick them to do last season?

July 11, 2008  08:50 AM ET

What did you pick them to do last season?

buford | 07/11/08, 08:44 AM

10-6 as I recall, but I was proud of them in the end, I must admit that...you can see all of my picks for the 2008 season on my profile...

July 11, 2008  08:52 AM ET

Sure.

July 11, 2008  09:18 AM ET

I don't think there's a difference what they're caught abusing - it's all illegal.

July 11, 2008  09:56 AM ET

When I first read the headline I thought they were talking about drug testing

July 11, 2008  10:08 AM ET

Can you say repeat!? please do.

I is the man | 07/11/08

thats pretty articulate coming from someone who was a Cowboys fan and now Giant Bandwagonner

July 11, 2008  10:13 AM ET

Can you say repeat!? please do.

I is the man | 07/11/08

thats pretty articulate coming from someone who was a Cowboys fan and now Giant Bandwagonner

KPKahder-The ponies must die. | 07/11/08, 10:08 AM
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But he is, will always be, a MORON...reminds me of the Great Brain Drain episode...Lancelot Link...1971???

July 11, 2008  10:23 AM ET

Hate all you want haters. G-MEN, G-MONEY, G-FEEZEL, FOR REEZEEL!

Hate all you want but you must admit one thing...

who are the current NFL word and universe champs? Who?
Nuff Said!

July 11, 2008  10:25 AM ET

AND if you use moron, stupid, and all other derogatory words to refer to others then you are a first grader racist.... thank you.

July 11, 2008  10:35 AM ET

who are the current NFL word and universe champs? Who?
Nuff Said!

I is the man | 07/11/08

aww man, I missed the Intergalatic Space Bowl??
DAMN !

dude, you were outed last week as a prior bandwagon Cowboys fan.. nothing you say about the Giants will be taken seriously by anyone. You change teams as fast as ARod changes strippers.
Who's your team next season? right.. ! the team thats winning.

 
July 11, 2008  10:35 AM ET

AND if you use moron, stupid, and all other derogatory words to refer to others then you are a first grader racist.... thank you.

I is the man | 07/11/08

sugar, morons and stupid people come in all colors and races - therefore it cannot be considered racist. Insulting yes, racist, nah.

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