Giants and Sinorice Moss Both Hope He Can Contribute

ALBANY — By the time Sinorice Moss reached the N.F.L., in 2006, his older brother, Santana, had two seasons with more than 1,000 receiving yards. There was hope the younger Moss would follow.

Moss, who was drafted in the second round in 2006, is a consummate professional, willing to help in any capacity and with a strong work ethic. But in four years in the N.F.L., he has yet to have his breakout season with the Giants. He is hoping 2010 will be his year.

“I approach the season the same way as I did when I first go here,” Moss said. “I want to win, I want to contribute, and I want to do whatever I can to bring something to the team. I approach this like I do every year.”

Last season, Moss had one reception for 18 yards; it was a touchdown. He appeared in eight games, started none and did not dress for a handful of others. Still, he did not react angrily to not playing; he said he felt he could contribute, and that he would continue working at it.
The Giants had hoped that Moss would provide a consistent deep threat for Eli Manning. Moss missed 10 regular-season games as a rookie because of a nagging quadriceps injury, but he said that year did not set him back. Moss’s best season in the N.F.L. came in 2007, his second year, when he caught 21 passes for 225 yards.

Moss has volunteered to help in any capacity for the Giants, including on kickoff and punt returns. Coach Tom Coughlin said Moss was taking advantage of his opportunities, but he wanted to see more consistency.

“The ability to make the big play,” Coughlin said of what he was looking for in Moss. “He’s in a big-play position. That’s got to happen for us. He’s worked hard. He’s worked very hard, and he’s got a great attitude, as always. We’re all rooting for him.”

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(nytimes.com)