Former second overall pick earns big payday
By "Al Alberts"

Pre-Season 2119 (Albany, NY) - The New York Giants today announced that they have given a franchise player tag to defensive back Shane Malone. Malone, a former #2 overall pick, will be making double his salary for the rest of his career.

'My career has had it's ups and downs so far. More downs so far, I admit. It's been a struggle.' Malone said, 'But it's nice to see that my team is willing to continue to take a chance on me. I will do my best to prove that I can be the next Mason Stein.'