Ranking the NY Giants' top 10 Wide Receivers of All-Time

NY Giants: Top 10 Wide Receivers of All-Time

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Mario Manningham #82, Hakeem Nicks #88 and Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants walk back ot the sideline in the fourth quarter after Manningham scored a 17-yard touchdown against the af during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

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Plaxico Burress (R) of the New York Giants goes into the endzone against Randall (L) Gay of the New England Patriots to score the winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLII (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) /

5) Plaxico Burress

Years: 2005-2008

Legacy: Super Bowl Champion (XLII)

One of the best moments in NY Giants’ history – seeing a wide open Plaxico Burress run past the New England Patriots to Super Bowl glory.

Arguably the best free agent signing in team history, Eli Manning may never become the legend he is today without Burress. His arrival in New York helped the quarterback become the player we now know as one of the greatest Giants in history – their chemistry was immaculate.

Unfortunately, Burress’ career with the team was undone by an accidental shooting. Many fans and experts alike point to that moment as the reason the Giants didn’t repeat as champions – as they were clearly the best team in the league prior.

While Burress’ time in New York ended unceremoniously, his contributions to Manning’s career and the team’s Super Bowl XLII victory catapult him up the rankings.

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