When Carolina signed him in March, Panthers GM Dave Gettleman was excited."He still has his speed, he's still explosive. He's a heavyhitter when he tackles and he has the skills we were looking for," said Gettleman, a longtime Giants director of pro personnel. "He's a mature guy and he's going to help our young defensive backs learn."Florence will have a chance to prove he's still worthy of a roster spot and has a tough challenge ahead against Manning and the New York pass attack.Vikings fans trudged through a snow storm to get to the Metrodome, and they were ornery and ready to give Ponder all the grief they could. They booed him in pregame introductions, then Peterson touched the ball on five of six plays in the opening drive. He also ripped off a 16yard run and finished it with a 1yard TD..

So I think I made the smartest play. I'm sorry it happened and I pray he has a speedy recovery. Right now it's just instinct.And, we are making a lot more invest