Giants general manager Jerry Reese would probably like a do-over. Like the rest of the football world, Reese watched Patriots receiver Chris Hogan explode for nine catches, 180 yards and two touchdowns in New England's 36-17 win over the Steelers in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.
Those with keen memories of the Giants' practice squad transactions will remember that Hogan was with Big Blue for 10 days early in the 2011 season. Otherwise, it was a forgettable brief stint for the Wyckoff native.
Reese obviously couldn't have known that Hogan would emerge into Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's favorite target on football's biggest stage five years ago.