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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 [...]

Update: Adams slapped with $50K fine

8 December 2009

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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 [...]

War of words escalates in New York

7 December 2009

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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 [...]

Tuck angered by Sheridan insult

4 December 2009

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Stuck in the middle of a season filled with defensive miscues and injury concerns, the last thing the Giants need right now is a fight between the coaching staff and the players. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what may happen, after defensive end Justin Tuck got wind of comments made by defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan that basically [...]

Manning autograph has Cowboys fired up

3 December 2009

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When Giants QB Eli Manning signs an autograph, it’s usually for one of his fans or a collector. But the one he left on a wall in the visitor’s locker room in Cowboys Stadium has had the opposite effect, providing Dallas’ players with the bulletin board material teams go to great lengths to avoid. Manning [...]

Giants place Pierce on IR; career in jeopardy?

30 November 2009

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Tue 4:40 pm – Pierce expects to make a complete recovery and that he’ll be playing in New York when he hits the field next September. Mon 5:30 pm - Giants LB Antonio Pierce has been stalwart for New York’s defense over the past five seasons, averaging close to 75 tackles a year from his [...]

Manning foot injury woes go from bad to worse

30 November 2009

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12:30 pm – Manning believes he’ll be fine to play out the rest of the Giants season and that he won’t need post-season surgery to correct the issue in his foot. Could be posturing on his part, but for now we’ll take him at his word. 11:20 am – This season has been a trying [...]

Giants blame defensive issues on lack of communication

5 November 2009

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After losing two straight games to conference rivals in Arizona and Philadelphia, the Giants have a lot to account for, especially given their proximity to the ever voracious New York City media. But instead of accepting responsibility for their poor play on the field, several Giants defenders have taken it upon themselves to insinuate the [...]

Cardinal rule: Defense keys road win over Giants

26 October 2009

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Game Recap: Arizona 24 – New York Giants 17 Known more for their offensive firepower than an overwhelming defense, the Cardinals flipped the script on Sunday night, bringing relentless pressure and forcing four turnovers in a season defining victory at the Meadowlands over the Giants. Coming off a tough road loss last week in New [...]

Manning stays put in NYC; agrees to new deal with Giants

5 August 2009

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Citing multiple sources, Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com is reporting that the Giants have reached an agreement with QB Eli Manning on a major contract extension, worth an estimated $97 million over six years. This contract places the junior Manning among the highest paid players in the entire league, as he will now make approximately $15.3 [...]

Burress indicted on multiple charges

3 August 2009

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1:10 pm – John Eligon and Joseph Berger of the New York Times posted district attorney Robert M. Morgenthau’s initial reaction to the indictment in their recap of today’s events. Morgenthau publicly lobbied for the indictment to be consistent with similar cases and not to be relaxed due to Burress’ celebrity status. Here’s what Morgenthau [...]

Off-Season Recap: New York Giants

1 August 2009

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New York Giants (12-4, 1st NFC East) After a surprising run to a Super Bowl title in 2007-08, the Giants came into last season with expectations as high as the Empire State Building, and for the most part, they didn’t disappoint. Obviously, their early departure from the NFC playoff picture at the hands of their [...]