McGahee dealt as Giants dally

One week into the signing period, the Giants have yet to take a dip into the free-agent pool. Meanwhile, the running backs they were chasing are starting to get away. Willis McGahee, whom Giants GM Jerry Reese expressed an interest in trading for while at the scouting combine two weeks ago, was dealt by Buffalo to Baltimore yesterday. The price was two third-round draft picks and a seventh-rounder. Reese had said he would not part with a draft pick in Rounds 1-3 - a stance that likely took the Giants out of the bidding.

Also, running back Dominic Rhodes, who visited the Giants on the first day of the signing period, was in Tennessee yesterday and is now on his way to Oakland. He also has visited Buffalo. And while his agent has discussed a contract with the Giants, they have never been close to a deal. Continue