Cofield's

"We're in a very unique time in professional sports," said Michael McCartney, Cofield's agent.

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The irony of it all, Cofield's agent said, is that had there been more time, some of these moves might not have happened.

Giants Frantically Reshuffling the Deck Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011

"At the end of the day, I think that from Cofield's perspective, their job as doctors is to heal."

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Kidding aside, Mangold praised Cofield's quickness and ruggedness, traits that distinguish him among lumbering defensive tackles.

NYT > Home Page By MARK VIERA 2011

Marvin Austin, this year's second-round pick, is expected to compete with Linval Joseph, last year's second round pick, for Cofield's starting job.

NYT > Home Page By MICHAEL TANIER 2011

The 32-year-old definitely helps with the Giants' depth at that position and could be pencilled in for Barry Cofield's old starting job.

NY Daily News 2011

But Cofield's point is that the Giants are a lot more likely to cut a player who has underperformed than reward a player who has overperformed.

NY Daily News 2011

One of Mangold's teammates, Rob Sims, was Cofield's close friend, so Cofield visited Columbus often, and it was then that he had a chance to get to know Mangold.

NYT > Home Page By MARK VIERA 2011

DT Linval Joseph wasn't spectacular, but got some good pressure up the middle in Cofield's old spot at times.

NY Daily News 2011

DT Linval Joseph wasn't spectacular, but got some good pressure up the middle in Cofield's old spot at times.

NY Daily News 2011