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New York Giants’ Antrel Rolle on the Departure of Kenny Phillips: “It Hurts Me Everyday”
May 1st, 2013 at 3:03 PM
The New York Giants selected Kenny Phillips in the first-round of the 2008 NFL Draft after the departure of Gibril WIlson left the team with a void in the defensive backfield. It took Phillips over half of a season to emerge as a starter, but he eventually made the most...
New York Giants May Bring Back Linebacker Michael Boley
April 25th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
The New York Giants are still in need of some depth and veteran leadership at the linebacker position and it may come from a familiar face: Michael Boley.
Word spread rapidly on Wednesday night at the ESPN NFL Draft party that Big Blue had not yet shut the door on a...
Former GM Bill Poilan Ranks New York Giants’ Jerry Reese One of Top Six NFL Talent Evaluators
April 4th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
The New York Giants do not win Lombardi Trophy's through gaudy free-agent signings or by focusing their attention on "big name" stars. Sure, Plaxico Burress was an instrumental aspect of the 2007 championship team. Chris Canty anchored the middle of the defense during the Giants 2012 championship run and even...
New York Giants’ David Diehl Agrees to Pay Cut to Stay with Team
March 27th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants have been restructuring/renegotiating the contracts of several veterans including Mathias Kiwanuka and Corey Webster, whose salary carries a large cap hit. Now it's offensive lineman David Diehl's turn.
It's likely Diehl had two options: either take significant pay cut or get cut. The Giants had already...
John Mara Says New York Giants “Need to Re-Establish That Toughness” in Trenches
March 19th, 2013 at 9:30 AM
There are any number of concerns facing the New York Giants as they look ahead to the 2013-2014 season, but for co-owner John Mara, one issue that comes to the forefront is their lack of toughness along both the offensive and defensive lines.
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“We need to re-establish that toughness in front,”...
Chris Canty Signs with Ravens, Dave Tollefson Released by Raiders: Wednesday News & Notes
March 13th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Free agency is off to a wild start and things are happening at a feverish pace. The New York Giants have been right in the thick of things, signing Cullen Jenkins and Aaron Ross, while also re-signing Ryan Torain. Meanwhile, several of their former players have found new homes and,...
A Look at the New York Giants’ Salary Cap Situation
March 8th, 2013 at 11:30 AM
The New York Giants recently restructured the contracts of veterans David Baas and Mathias Kiwanuka in an effort to get further under 2013's salary cap. Corey Webster helped that cause by taking a pay cut. By adjusting the contracts of Baas, Kiwanuka and Webster, the Giants will save about $6...
Tom Coughlin “Believes” and “Hopes” New York Giants Will Sign Victor Cruz Long-Term
March 6th, 2013 at 6:45 AM
As head coach Tom Coughlin said following the release of Ahmad Bradshaw, Michael Boley and Chris Canty, he never wants to lose a player. He reiterated that on Tuesday while at a signing for his latest book, "Earn the Right to Win."
“I always look at it the other way," Coughlin...
Corey Webster Tops List of “Overvalued” New York Giants; Will Beatty Most “Undervalued”
March 5th, 2013 at 3:45 PM
The New York Giants have a defined philosophy that has brought the franchise two Super Bowl championships since 2007. Spend money on a quarterback, pass rushers and build through the draft while staying out of bidding wars on the free-agent market. It's a philosophy that other teams around the league...
New York Giants 2013 Free Agent Profile: OLB Philip Wheeler
February 27th, 2013 at 2:45 PM
***PHOTO1*** With the release of Michael Boley, the New York Giants have a void to fill at outside linebacker. Although Spencer Paysinger came on late last season and showed some promise and Jacquian Williams has all the physical attributes to become the productive player, neither have proven a consistent ability to...
Former New York Giants DT Chris Canty in High Demand Around NFL
February 25th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
When defensive tackle Chris Canty was released by the New York Giants earlier this month, he almost immediately ruled out a return. He and his agent knew there would be many teams around the league who were interested in his services, and that's certainly proven to be true.
Within a week...
Hakeem Nicks Has Surgery, Sadness Over Cuts & More from an Afternoon Tea with Tom Coughlin
February 22nd, 2013 at 2:42 PM
The New York Giants are beginning to ramp up preparations for an eventful offseason, as there will undoubtedly be more major salary cap motivated transactions to come. However, as head coach Tom Coughlin pointed out in his press conference today, there is a lot more news surrounding this team than...
New York Giants’ Markus Kuhn Off Crutches, Looking to Make Big Impact in 2013
February 12th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Remember Markus Kuhn? The German-born defensive tackle selected in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the New York Giants? It's a name that has flown under the radar since he tore his ACL in a week 10 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, but one that may become...
Former New York Giants DT Chris Canty Visits Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Cheifs
February 11th, 2013 at 2:00 PM
For those of you holding out hope Chris Canty comes back to the New York Giants on a lower deal, it doesn't look like he's sitting around waiting for it: a report from Mike Garafolo indicates Canty has already visited the Tennessee Titans and is on his way to visit...
Report: New York Giants Still Over Projected 2013 Salary Cap
February 10th, 2013 at 9:30 AM
The NFL salary cap is a very difficult thing to understand. That was compounded when the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) brought about some changes, and that's why every report that's read shows varying numbers. The truth is, outside of the teams themselves, very few people have a true understanding...
New York Giants’ Mathias Kiwanuka “Surprised” by Recent Cuts of Boley, Bradshaw & Canty
February 8th, 2013 at 8:45 AM
The New York Giants surprised many by cutting several key contributors this week, including running back Ahmad Bradshaw, linebacker Michael Boley and defensive tackle Chris Canty. One of those shocked by the moves was defensive end/linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka who believes the Giants will miss their production. Not only did the...
Time to Stop Crying Over New York Giants Cutting Ahmad Bradshaw, Michael Boley & Chris Canty
February 7th, 2013 at 1:12 PM
So you've all heard by now: yesterday New York Giants General Manager Jerry Reese gave pink slips to veterans Ahmad Bradshaw, Michael Boley and Chris Canty and the Big Blue world is turned upside down. We here at Giants 101 are here to tell you to take a deep breath....
Chris Canty Says Return to New York Giants is Unlikely; Would Like to Play Against Big Blue
February 7th, 2013 at 9:15 AM
Unlike running back Ahmad Bradshaw, who sees a potential return to the New York Giants down the line, defensive tackle Chris Canty realizes his playing days in the Big Apple are over. And although that is the nature of the business - something Canty understands - being released was still...
Ahmad Bradshaw Leaves Door Open for New York Giants Return
February 7th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
The New York Giants continued their cap cutting on Wednesday, releasing both running back Ahmad Bradshaw and defensive tackle Chris Canty. But in the case of Bradshaw, a door was left open for a potential return, says the two-time Super Bowl champion.
"They even also mentioned future possibilities. ... [It] was...
Future of Former New York Giants Defensive Tackle Chris Canty is Now
February 6th, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Just four years ago, the New York Giants quenched their dire need to address the defensive tackle position by signing then Dallas Cowboys DT Chris Canty to a six-year, $42 million contract.
Today, the Giants have released Canty after four seasons.
Canty battled through some injuries during his time in New York...
