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Will New York Giants Reduce David Wilson’s Role as Kick Returner?
June 19th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Typically, teams won't use one of their marquee offensive weapons as a kick or punt returner mainly as a safety precaution and to conserve energy. Last season, the Giants had the league's top kick returner in David Wilson, who is now expected to have a much greater role in the...
New York Giants’ David Wilson: I’m not Worried About Stats; I’m Worried About Winning
June 13th, 2013 at 8:40 AM
Going into his rookie season with the New York Giants, running back David Wilson set some lofty goals for himself. It's something he does prior to the start of each season dating all the way back to high school, and something he'll do again this year. However, after only a...
David Wilson, Andre Brown Looking to Be 1,000-Yard Backs for New York Giants
June 6th, 2013 at 1:00 PM
The last time the New York Giants had a pair of 1,000-yard running backs was back in the 2008 season. Running backs Andre Brown and David Wilson are hope to break that streak and put up huge numbers in 2013-14.
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Brandon Jacobs had 1,089 yards and Derrick Ward had 1,025 yards...
New York Giants’ Andre Brown Ready for Larger Role in 2013
June 1st, 2013 at 9:20 AM
Everyone knows the story of New York Giants running back Andre Brown's career, which started with a ruptured achilles in his rookie season. Since then, Brown has been waived eight times and played for five different teams.
But last year his career began to look up as he became a strong...
Michael Cox Planned to Sign with Chicago Bears Before Being Drafted by New York Giants
May 21st, 2013 at 6:30 AM
As the 2013 NFL Draft was winding down, UMass running back Michael Cox assumed he wasn't going to be drafted. Accordingly, he and his agent had begun working on an UDFA deal with the Chicago Bears -- a deal he was about to sign -- when he received an unexpected...
Giants’ Bear Pascoe, David Wilson & Rueben Randle Join New York Yankees’ Bleacher Role Call
May 17th, 2013 at 11:00 AM
If you're a fan of the New York Yankees, then you know of the guy known as "Bald Vinny." Vinny Milano is the leader of the "Bleacher Creatures" in Section 102 that does the customary role call of all the Yankee players on the field during the first inning.
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During Wednesday...
Mini-Camp Video: New York Giants Rookie RB Michael Cox Returning Kickoffs
May 13th, 2013 at 3:15 PM
With a lot of the recent talk and speculation focused on the New York Giants return game, might there be a dark horse in the mix? During Big Blue's three-day rookie mini-camp, seventh-round pick, running back Michael Cox out of the University of Massachusetts, was among the players fielding kickoffs.
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New York Giants Unsure If David Wilson Will Handle Kick-Off Return Duties
May 11th, 2013 at 12:55 PM
In 2013, New York Giants rookie running back David Wilson caught the eye and attention of everyone in the league with his electric speed that lead to great kick-off returns.
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In Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium, Wilson absolutely torched the New Orleans special teams unit. After...
New York Giants Sign Draftees Johnathan Hankins, Damontre Moore & Michael Cox
May 10th, 2013 at 12:39 PM
In addition to fifth-round pick Cooper Taylor, who signed his rookie deal on Friday morning, the New York Giants have also inked second-round pick Johnathan Hankins, third-round pick Damontre Moore and seventh-round Michael Cox.
The speed in which rookies sign has dramatically changed as a part of the new Collective Bargaining...
New York Giants Co-Owner John Mara “Confident” Deal Will Get Done with Victor Cruz
May 7th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
No, the New York Giants and restricted free agent (RFA) Victor Cruz have not yet agreed to a new deal. However, co-owner John Mara says the negotiations remain "slow and steady" and that he's still "confident" a long-term deal will get done.
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"I'm pretty confident that we'll end up reaching a...
Free Agent Running Back Tim Hightower Will Finally Visit New York Giants
May 1st, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Back in early April, the New York Giants were reportedly slated to host free agent running back Tim Hightower for a visit. That never happened and it was speculated that he may re-sign with the Washington Redskins. That didn't happen either and now the five-year veteran will finally make his...
New York Giants Select Michael Cox, RB, University of Massachusetts
April 27th, 2013 at 7:26 PM
With their seventh and final pick (253rd overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft, the New York Giants have selected Michael Cox, running back out of University of Massachusetts.
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Capping off the NFL Draft without a linebacker or cornerback will result in many questions for General Manager Jerry Reese, but it's clear...
New York Giants RB Coach Jerald Ingram Wants David Wilson to Be a “Complete Player” in 2013
April 26th, 2013 at 4:16 PM
On Feb. 6 of this year, the New York Giants parted ways with veteran running back Ahmad Bradshaw, as the two-time Super Bowl champion was unable to remain healthy during the team's disappointing 2012 campaign. The move was salary cap motivated and unpopular among fans, but it will allow 2012...
New York Giants’ Andre Brown Signs His RFA Tender
April 23rd, 2013 at 11:55 AM
New York Giants running back Andre Brown has signed his one-year, restricted free agent (RFA) tender. Prior to signing said tender, Brown had signed an injury protection agreement that allowed him to workout with the team despite not having an actual deal in place.
The one-year tender agreement is worth $2.023...
New York Giants’ Andre Brown: “I Want 22 Touchdowns and 1,300 Yards This Year”
April 17th, 2013 at 7:45 AM
Andre Brown has reported to the New York Giants voluntary offseason workouts this week, despite not having a deal in place. And yet, Brown expects to be in uniform for the Giants for the upcoming 2013 season and has big expectations after a breakout 2012 campaign.
“I have to outdo last...
New York Giants’ David Wilson and Rueben Randle Aim to Improve as Second Year Players
April 16th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
In the interest of creating salary cap space and developing young talent, the New York Giants allowed veterans Ahmad Bradshaw and Domenik Hixon walk in free-agency this offseason. The team expressed little interest in Hixon before he signed with the Carolina Panthers, and there have no media reports indicating that...
New York Giants’ Andre Brown Signs Injury Protection Agreement for Offseason Workouts
April 15th, 2013 at 4:09 PM
On Monday, most of the New York Giants reported to New Jersey for the voluntary team workouts. One particular Giants' absence has gotten great attention as he continues to look for a long-term deal: Victor Cruz.
Cruz isn't the only Giant without a guaranteed contract before the 2013 season; running back...
Former New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw Makes ProFootballTalk.com’s All-Unemployed Team
April 10th, 2013 at 4:14 PM
***PHOTO1*** Earlier this offseason, the New York Giants released veteran running back Ahmad Bradshaw in order to create salary cap space to operate with this offseason, while also opening the door for David Wilson to take the reigns as the starting tailback. During his time in New York, Bradshaw was...
New York Giants’ Andre Brown Signs with Agent Drew Rosenhaus
April 8th, 2013 at 3:00 PM
With the departure of Ahmad Bradshaw, the New York Giants are going to depend upon the duo of Andre Brown and David Wilson to carry Big Blue's rushing attack throughout the 2013 season. Wilson, who is the team's 2012 first-round draft pick, will be given every opportunity to earn the...
New York Giants’ David Wilson Had Minor Hand Surgery; Calls Crown of Helmet Rule “Stupid”
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:30 AM
While appearing at a "Shrink Hunger" charity event in Harlem on Thursday, New York Giants running back David Wilson revealed that he underwent successful offseason surgery to remove a bone spur in his in his palm. And although he was sporting stitches that stretched from his palm to his wrist,...
