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Giants push Jacobs to take major pay cut to return
Running back Brandon Jacobs was one of the key players in the Giants surprising Super Bowl run last season, but he may not be back with the team next fall, unless he’s willing to take much less in salary going forward. According to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News, Jacobs’ representatives and the Giants [...]
Continue reading...Manningham all but gone from New York?
26 February 2012
Coming off the exuberance and excitement of their Super Bowl victory, the Giants didn’t show too much concern at the prospect of losing impending free agent wide receiver Mario Manningham to another club this off-season, but the signs are beginning to mount that Manningham’s departure is all but guaranteed. Sources close to the team passed along [...]
Continue reading...Kevin Boss headed to the Black Hole
5 August 2011
The Raiders didn’t waste much time replacing their pass-catching tight end — who was lost in free agency — with one of similar qualities. According to ESPNNewYork.com, the Raiders and Kevin Boss have agreed to terms on a four year, $16 million contract. The guaranteed money and other specific terms of the deal are not [...]
Continue reading...Asking price lowered for Osi Umenyiora?
2 August 2011
Over the weekend, news broke of the Giants decision to allow Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora to seek out a possible trade, provided it brings back a high round draft pick in return. That compensation was initially rumored to be no lower than a first round pick in next year’s draft, but the latest news [...]
Continue reading...Giants considering move to reunite with Burress
4 January 2011
Two seasons removed from an accidental shooting at a New York City nightclub that left him wounded and eventually in prison on unlawful weapons charges, Plaxico Burress reportedly could end up finding his way back to the team that washed their hands clean of him. According to Steve Serby of the New York Post, the [...]
Continue reading...Cardinals looking to move forward with Max Hall
3 October 2010
Coming off a 41-10 drubbing courtesy of the Chargers, it’s little surprise that the Cardinals are taking a hard look at their leadership on the field, especially at quarterback, where Derek Anderson has done little to prove he’s worthy of being the starter going forward. Up to this point, head coach Ken Whisenhunt has refused [...]
Continue reading...Giants to lose Kiwanuka for up to three months
1 October 2010
Already reeling from back to back losses, the Giants suffered yet another blow earlier today in learning that their top pass rusher, defensive end Matthias Kiwanuka, is slated to miss the next two to three months while he recuperates from a bulging disc in his neck. Kiwanuka is expected to obtain a second opinion soon, postponing any decision [...]
Continue reading...Giants not open to trade discussion on Jacobs
20 September 2010
Rumors were flying in almost every direction last night, after New York running back Brandon Jacobs let loose his frustrations on the Giants sideline, and sent his helmet flying into the lap of a Colts fan in the stands. But according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, there is no desire on the part of New York’s [...]
Continue reading...Vikings trade of Rosenfels, Reynaud troubling at best
4 September 2010
Last night’s trade of quarterback Sage Rosenfels and kick returner Darius Reynaud from Minnesota to New York left many around the league scratching their heads in amazement, including yours truly, as the loss of both players leaves the Vikings thin at best on the depth chart. It was only a matter of time before someone [...]
Continue reading...Injuries troubling for Giants, Steve Smith
17 August 2010
New York Giants wide receiver, Steve Smith, has been struggling with injuries this offseason and during last Friday’s practice, Smith suffered another one, this time a strained groin. NFL betting fans should consider that Smith achieved a franchise-record of 107 receptions during the 2009 season and became the Giants’ first Pro Bowl representative at wide [...]
Continue reading...Giants strike deal with Jason Pierre-Paul
31 July 2010
The run of first round picks signing contracts and getting camp without missing too much time continued on this evening, with New York’s first pick, defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, coming to terms with the club. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting (via Twitter) that Pierre-Paul’s deal is for five years and is worth an estimated $20 [...]
Continue reading...Lawrence Taylor arrested on rape charge
6 May 2010
Thurs @ 3:30 pm – Taylor has officially been charged in the case. According to police investigators handling the case, Taylor forcibly had sex with a 16 year old girl at his hotel room, after she was “delivered” against her will to the location. 10:15 am – Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was once [...]
Continue reading...Giants not open to dealing Umenyiora
5 May 2010
For some time now, rumors have been swirling around New York, putting defensive end Osi Umenyiora on the trading block, and while it’s likely that any deal involving Umenyiora would have come during the draft, the Giants selection of fellow defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul would seemingly corroborate those stories. But that discussion is likely shelved for [...]
Continue reading...Pre-Draft Team Needs: NFC East
19 April 2010
This is the continuation of our eight part series, taking an in-depth look at each division and the teams within headed into the NFL Draft on Thursday. You can view our analysis of all the AFC teams here. As always, feel free to let us know what you think in the comment thread. Dallas Cowboys [...]
Continue reading...Giants get Rolle into the fold
5 March 2010
Well, we thought things would die down a bit after the news about Karlos Dansby signing with Miami, but apparently New York had other ideas in mind. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Giants have signed safety Antrel Rolle to a five year contract for $37 million, with $15 million guaranteed. That’s officially the highest [...]
Continue reading...Analysis: Umenyiora’s threat a sign of things to come
5 February 2010
Every off-season we’re treated with at least one player threatening to call it quits on their career unless a specified set of demands are met, and this year is no exception. According to New York Daily News beat writer Ralph Vacciano, Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora is adamant that he will “stop playing football” before [...]
Continue reading...Analysis: Ross a great fit for Seattle opening
7 January 2010
One of the more interesting available candidates for teams in need of a new general manager is Marc Ross, who serves as the director of college scouting for the Giants. Ross’ name was floated around for multiple positions last season, but was unable to land a gig in the right spot and chose to stay [...]
Continue reading...Analysis: Giants send wrong signal in firing Sheridan
5 January 2010
After a season of miscues, arguments with players, and poor execution, it was inevitable that New York would send defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan packing for the unemployment line. That move happened late last night, and while there certainly is enough evidence to warrant Sheridan’s dismissal, the message it’s sending to the Giants players could prove [...]
Continue reading...Update: Adams slapped with $50K fine
8 December 2009
Yesterday we posted a piece on the war of words between Giants defensive end Justin Tuck and Cowboys offensive tackle Flozell Adams, and speculated that Adams would likely receive a significantly higher fine this time around for his role in the fracas that took place at the end of the first half last Sunday in [...]
Continue reading...War of words escalates in New York
7 December 2009
Headed into their pivotal contest yesterday, the Cowboys and Giants dropped more than their fair share of one liners on each other throughout the week, setting the stage for a testy game that nearly turned ugly near the end of the first half. Dallas offensive tackle Flozell Adams shoved New York defensive end Justin Tuck [...]
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