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New York Giants’ Hakeem Nicks Ready to Assume Leadership Role
May 22nd, 2013 at 9:50 AM
It's hard to believe that the 25-year-old Hakeem Nicks is already entering his fifth season in the NFL, and even harder to believe that the New York Giants wide receiver is an elder in the meeting room. But he is, and the younger wideouts have begun to turn to him...
New York Giants’ Jerrel Jernigan Will Practice as Slot Receiver in Victor Cruz’s Absence
May 16th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
While the New York Giants continue working towards keeping Victor Cruz a member of Big Blue long-term, someone will still have to step into his position in practice. Enter Jerrel Jernigan.
Offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride is confident Cruz will be playing the role of slot receiver this season, but they have...
New York Giants, Victor Cruz “Getting Close” on New Deal; Eli Manning Hopeful He Returns for OTAs
May 14th, 2013 at 10:15 AM
***PHOTO1*** With rookie mini-camp now in the rearview mirror, the New York Giants are ramping up for their Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Beginning on May 22nd, the team will enter what's called "phase three" of their offseason workout program, which includes 7-on-7, 9-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills. Although "phase three" remains...
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...
Kevin Gilbride “Confident” Cruz Deal Gets Done, but Now is Jerrel Jernigan’s “Chance to Shine”
May 11th, 2013 at 9:40 AM
For the first time this spring, New York Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride made himself available to the media. And rather than discussing any number of the 63 players who had just participated in day one of rookie mini-camp, the media immediately met him with a question about restricted free...
New York Giants Wide Receiver Louis Murphy: “I Feel Like I Can Do It All”
April 28th, 2013 at 2:30 PM
When the New York Giants acquired former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Louis Murphy via free agency this offseason, most fans didn't bat an eyelash. Over five NFL seasons, Murphy has 115 receptions and 1,707 receiving yards. Although his stats don't jump off the page, Murphy's 6'2" and 200 pound frame...
With Julian Edelman Off Market, New York Giants Could Rekindle Interest in WR Josh Cribbs
April 10th, 2013 at 2:35 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants were hoping to land return man and backup slot receiver Julian Edelman this offseason in hopes of solidifying their wide receiver corp. and allowing David Wilson to step aside as the return man. With Edelman back as a member of the New England Patriots, the Giants...
New York Giants Free Agent Profile: WR Domenik Hixon, Will He Stay or Will He Go?
January 22nd, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Domenik Hixon may not be the biggest name at wide receiver for the New York Giants with Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz on the team, but the Giants are going to have to make a decision on Hixon's future with the team as the battle-tested veteran hits free agency.
Hixon's had...
When Chris Canty Returns for New York Giants, Who Gets Sent Packing?
October 17th, 2012 at 6:30 AM
New York Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty hasn't stepped foot on a football field all year, thanks to an offseason knee surgery that landed him on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. But Canty never thought he would need six weeks to get the knee ready and he returned...
New York Giants Rookie Rueben Randle Ready to Step up After Teammates Call Him Out
October 4th, 2012 at 6:31 AM
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Rueben Randle has come under some criticism after last week's game. Some, including fellow wide receiver Victor Cruz, have questioned his work ethic and maturity level. But after injuries suffered by starter Hakeem Nicks (knee) and Ramses Barden (concussion), Randle may get his chance...
New York Giants WR Victor Cruz Concerned About Replacement Officials
August 13th, 2012 at 11:36 AM
As the labor dispute between the NFL and National Football League Referees Association continues to progress into the preseason, many inexperienced replacement referees have been exposed while officiating their first professional contests. This was evident on Friday night in Jacksonville, when several missed calls clearly detracted from the integrity of...
Tom Coughlin Has “No Illusion” That New York Giants Need Improvement from Top to Bottom
August 12th, 2012 at 6:36 AM
There were many positives to be taken away from Friday's 32-31 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but make no mistake about it, head coach Tom Coughlin believes the New York Giants have quite a bit of room for improvement. And during a Saturday afternoon conference call, he made sure to...
Mathias Kiwanuka Impressing, Young WRs Shining & Other New York Giants Camp Notes
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Sudden onsets of ominous clouds followed by thunder and lightning cut the August 1st practice short, but not before a few things were noticed. August 2nd practice proved to be a bit more productive for the New York Giants.
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The talk of WR Jerrel Jernigan isn’t for naught. He’s All In...
New York Giants’ Eli Manning on Jerrel Jernigan: “I’m Seeing Some Flashes of Brilliance”
July 29th, 2012 at 1:50 PM
Following two consecutive practices in which he stole the show, second-year wide receiver Jerrel Jernigan is slowly becoming a person of interest for fans and media alike. But it's not just onlookers who have noticed Jernigan's improvement; his teammates have as well. And prior to Sunday's practice, New York Giants...
Jerrel Jernigan Stands Out on Second Day of New York Giants Training Camp & Other Notes
July 28th, 2012 at 5:42 PM
More than 5,000 die-hard football fans descended on the University at Albany on Saturday as the New York Giants held their second training camp practice in 2012. And despite massive thunder storms in the area, rain held off as Big Blue took the field and got to work in an...
