text: Expectations, however, were still low as few predicted that the Giants would make the playoffs.  Perception grew worse as Tiki Barber, now an analyst for NBC, began attacking his former team, particularly Tom Coughlin and especially Eli Manning.  Barber attacked Manning not only as a non-productive quarterback, but declared that his leadership skills were "almost comical."  When asked about Barber's comments, Manning noted that he didn't have to take the comments seriously, considering that Barber announced his intentions to leave the team in the middle of the previous season.
  Giants free agents heading into the 2007 season
  Players whose contracts expire become free agents, and are classified (or "tagged") according to the players' collective bargaining agreement as restricted free agents (RFA), unrestricted free agents (UFA), or exclusive-rights free agents (ERFA). Players listed in green were retained by the team, while those in red were signed by another franchise. Restricted free agents are indicated by the round in which the player was originally drafted, as this determines qualifying offers and compensation.
  Draft Class
  NOTES:
  The Giants were awarded an additional seventh-round pick (#250 overall) as a compensatory selection.
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  Regular season
  Week 1: at Dallas Cowboys
  The Giants opened up their 2007 campaign with a 45–35 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium.  For the second straight year, the Giants left Dallas with injuries to key starters including DE Osi Umenyiora, RB Brandon Jacobs, and QB Eli Manning.  Before suffering a separated shoulder in the fourth quarter, Manning put on a stellar performance, completing 28 of 41 passes, for 312 yards, 4 touchdowns and just 1 interception.  However, a horrid defensive performance overshadowed his play.