Although Fran Tarkenton’s best years may have come with the Vikings, he was also one of Giants' greatest QBs and spent 5 terrific seasons with them. With the Giants, he went 33-36, throwing for 13,905 yards and 103 TDs. He completed 55.4% of his throws for a passer rating of 81, which is very good by 1960’s standards.
Tarkenton earned a Pro Bowler in four of his five years with the Giants.
Amani Toomer had a fantastic 13 years long career with the Giants. Although he never earned a Pro Bowl honor, at the final stages of his career, he did win a Super Bowl.
Frank Gifford was an extremely versatile player with a wide range of skills and was selected in three different positions for Pro Bowl. He began his Giants career in 1952 as a defensive back but was a two-way player the next season. Beginning in 1954, Gifford primarily played running back under offensive coordinator Vince Lombardi, although he also saw some action on special teams in the next several years. Gifford gave credit to Lombardi for everything that he achieved in football. In 1956, he won the NFL MVP Award and led the Giants to the NFL Championship.
One of the best linebackers of all-time, Harry Carson spent 13 long years with the Giants and had a really impressive career. The legendary linebacker had 11 interceptions and recovered 14 fumbles, making him a force to be reckoned with when it comes to causing turnovers. Carson amassed 9 Pro Bowl selections.
Phil Simms spent 14 years with the Giants. He won the Super Bowl in 1987 and was named Super Bowl MVP. His 199 touchdown passes and his 33,462 passing yards rank second in Giants history.
Tiki Barber is the Giants all-time leading rusher, totalling 10,449 yards and 55 touchdowns in his ten-year career with the team. Barber was dangerous as a receiving back, catching 12 touchdowns and amassing 5,183 receiving yards.
Andy Robustelli was one of Giants great defensive stars. He was strong and fast and was known for his efficiency and work ethic. During his time with the Giants, he was selected to 3 Pro Bowls and 2 first-team All-Pros.
Michael Strahan is known as one of the most dominant edge rusher in NFL history. He leads the Giants all-time in tackles (666), assists (188) and tackles-for-loss (131). He is also just half-a-sack behind Lawrence Taylor for the Giants all-time lead in sacks, as he totaled 141.5 as a Giant. He ended his career with a Super Bowl win in 2008.
Eli Manning wasn't the most prolific passer of his day, but he did help lead the Giants to two Super Bowl wins. Eli is tenth all-time with 57,023 passing yards. He also ranks tenth in touchdowns with 366. He led 37 game-winning drives, 27 fourth quarter comebacks, had an 84.1 passer rating and a 60.3 completion percentage.
Until Aaron Donald came along, Lawrence Taylor was widely considered the greatest defensive player of all time. LT compiled 142 sacks, ninth all-time and first in Giants history. Taylor became the first player to win three DPOY awards, and also secured an MVP award.
