The New York Giants' 2009 draft class was outstanding in their 36-7 victory over the Panthers on Thursday.

Andre Brown and Ramses Barden started their first NFL games, replacing Ahmad Bradshaw and Hakeem Nicks respectively.

Brown had 113 yards and two touchdowns, while Barden caught nine balls for 138 yards.

"One thing that Ernie Accorsi taught me, if I don't remember anything else, [is] you got to give guys a chance to fail," Reese said. "And if they fail, say 'Look, we made a mistake, let's move on.'"

Brown has been waived eight times in his career.

"Andre Brown had an injury when he was a rookie and bounced around a bit and circled back to us," Reese said. "We always liked him. We thought he was Derrick Ward-like but faster."