EAST RUTHERFORD,
Vans Old Skool Clearance, N.J. (AP) 鈥?Victor Cruz believes there was a bit of a 'disconnect' between Eli Manning and his receivers in this season where the New York Giants' offense failed to live up to the preseason hype.
Talking to the media for the first time since having surgery on his left knee Dec. 19, Cruz said that the lengthy negotiations that got him a new contract in July, and fellow receiver Hakeem Nicks' decision to work out on his own went a long way in creating the gap between Manning and the receivers.