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Giants general manager Jerry Reese is under the radar heading into the 2014 season.

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Welcome to one of the most stressful weeks of the year for NFL general managers. As teams cut rosters down between now and Saturday, every executive around the sport is attempting to improve the roster and keep the best 53 players.

For Giants GM Jerry Reese, the process commenced with the first 15 cuts on Tuesday morning, including the decision to keep veteran Josh Brown over Brandon McManus as the starting kicker.

Despite the relatively low impact many of the now former Giants will have during their respective NFL careers, fans reacted swiftly and harshly to Reese's thinking when it came to roster construction.

Here's some of what NJ.com users had to say when Tuesday's moves were announced:

titowooten:

For the mindless Reese defenders: our offensive line is most definitely bottom 5 in the league, we have no NFL caliber tight ends, and have minimal starters on the roster from any draft since 2010. Free agency was spent on the corner back position which created holes on the defensive line and offensive line. How is this at all acceptable?

HudsonRiverView:

I really wanted them to keep Brandon McManus...

Having the opposing offense constantly starting at the 20 would have really helped this team;beginning with the defense...

ctgiant11:

Too bad the front office does not get cut as well. Ross and his partner Reese could be cut, maybe the Panthers or Jets might want them?

Just a thought but if things don't work out this year, I don't think it's that crazy, Mara wants to protect Eli and if he gets hurt, who should be responsible, TC? no Reese!

Fats and Proteins:

CAN WE CUT THE GUY WHO'S IMAGE IS LEADING THIS ARTICLE? IS THAT AN OPTION?

After two Super Bowl championships, some executives would have earned the benefit of the doubt. With back-to-back seasons outside of the postseason picture on his ledger, Reese doesn't seem to carry that status with Giants fans.

Do you trust Reese? Vote in our poll and sound off below in the comments section about the Giants executive.

Joe Giglio may be reached at jgiglio@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoeGiglioSports. Find NJ.com on Facebook.