In his six seasons with the Giants, Bavaro was a fierce blocker and reliable receiver who played with injuries.

He is a reliable receiver when the Giants need a first down.

And now this: The Giants lost their most reliable receiver, Toomer, who, in his 11th season, was the team's co-leader in catches, with 32.

The speedy Carter, drafted in the second round of the 2002 draft, was often injured and never became a reliable third receiver.

James Wilder emerged as a reliable receiver, leading the team in catches during the preseason.

He wound up performing for 11 years as a reliable receiver for the Rams.

With no consistent deep threat, Anderson emerged as the club's most consistent and reliable receiver.

Smith was also a reliable receiver and an excellent blocker in pass protection.

Gonzalez, who was a sturdy possession receiver, developed into one of the most versatile and reliable receivers in the country.

Smith was also a reliable receiver out of the backfield, recording a career high 62 receptions for 375 yards.