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New York Giants’ Justin Tuck Sought Guidance from Tony Robbins This Offseason
May 21st, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Plain and simply, New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck must improve upon his dismal four sack performance in 2012 if he wants to remain on the roster in 2013. As a player who turned 30 years old this offseason, Tuck has shown considerable signs of wear over the last...
Justin Tuck to New York Giants’ Rookies: “You’re Going to Work Your Ass Off”
May 19th, 2013 at 11:30 AM
New York Giants defensive captain Justin Tuck has vowed to return to his All Pro level in 2013 and it has already become abundantly clear that he's not just blowing smoke. He's worked relentlessly throughout the offseason and expects that to wear off on his teammates and the new rookies.
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Former Giants DE Osi Umenyiora Commends Victor Cruz on Handling of Contract Situation
May 15th, 2013 at 9:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** The rumblings of the Victor Cruz contract negotiations have been picking up this week, and New York Giants fans all over are extremely hopeful for a conclusion to them very soon. On Tuesday, it was reported that the Giants were "getting close" to a potential deal with the 26-year-old...
New York Giants’ Justin Tuck Leaves Note for Damontre Moore: “Get Ready to Work”
May 11th, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Coming out of Texas A&M, one of the biggest criticisms facing defensive end Damontre Moore, who the New York Giants selected in the third-round of the 2013 NFL Draft, was that he didn't practice as hard as he played. It's something head coach Tom Coughlin was quick to address, and...
New York Giants Defensive Line Poised to Return to Form in 2013
May 3rd, 2013 at 10:07 AM
***PHOTO1*** After storming through the NFC and winning their second Lombardi Trophy in five seasons, the New York Giants failed to make the playoffs in 2012 with a team that arguably possessed more talent than the one that took home Super Bowl XLVII. Although there are a number of factors...
Justin Tuck’s Annual Celebrity Billiards Tournament for Charity Set for Kick-Off
May 2nd, 2013 at 6:00 PM
New York Giants' Justin Tuck will be hosting his annual Tuck's Celebrity Billiard's Tournament presented by RXR, a leading New York Tri-State real estate operating company, on Thursday, May 30 at Slate NYC. The event has been a popular fundraiser in Manhattan for the past four years. More than 35 celebrities...
New York Giants Get a Big Body in 2nd Round Pick Johnathan Hankins
May 2nd, 2013 at 2:45 PM
The New York Giants went into the 2013 draft with the intention of beefing up their defensive line. In the second round they were able to do just that drafting the massive defensive tackle, Johnathan Hankins out of Ohio State. However, when people describe him as massive its not the...
New York Giants’ Jason Pierre-Paul Says “It’s Going to Be Hard” to Play Without Osi Umenyiora
May 1st, 2013 at 6:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants have a long, illustrious history of drafting dominant defensive ends and maintaining one of the NFL's most feared pass rushing units. It began in the 1981 NFL Draft with the selection of Lawrence Taylor and continued with the additions of Leonard Marshall, Carl Banks, Jesse...
Big Things Expected from New York Giants Third-Round Selection Damontre Moore
April 28th, 2013 at 10:30 AM
The New York Giants found great value in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, snagging Texas A&M defensive end Damontre Moore. After selecting defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins from Ohio State, then Moore in the third, the Giants showed they were devoted to bolstering their defensive line after a...
New York Giants’ Justin Tuck on Having a Gay Teammate: “If He Helps Us Win, I Don’t Give a Damn”
April 25th, 2013 at 11:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** Add New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck to the growing list of NFL players who would have absolutely no problem with a gay teammate.
"If he's helping me win football games, I don't give a damn," Tuck said on Thursday.
The veteran noted that the reaction to a homosexual player...
Florida State DE Tank Carradine on New York Giants’ Radar
April 24th, 2013 at 12:35 PM
It's the eve of the 2013 NFL Draft, and defense seems to be on the mind of the New York Giants. It's a unit that struggled in 2012 and one that needs major improvement after a disappointing 9-7 season.
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New York Giants 2013 NFL Draft Profile: Florida State DE Tank Carradine
April 22nd, 2013 at 3:10 PM
With the 2013 NFL Draft a mere three days away, the New York Giants are in the process of putting the final touches on their draft board. Unlike previous drafts, there is very little consensus regarding how the board is going look by the time the Giants are on the...
New York Giants’ Mathias Kiwanuka Has Heart Set on Playing DE; Likely to Remain in “Joker” Role
April 22nd, 2013 at 8:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** Mathias Kiwanuka was drafted to play defensive end for the New York Giants and that's exactly what he wants to do. In fact, fellow defensive lineman Justin Tuck said last week that Kiwi has his "heart set" on filling that role.
“I hope he’s a D-end. I think that’s the...
New York Giants 2013 NFL Draft Profile: Iowa State LB A.J. Klein
April 19th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
The NFL is an ever-evolving entity that constantly finds new, innovative methods to electrify fans and drive up interest in the game. Last season, it was Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick and the addition of the read-option offense. In 2013, we will learn how defenses have evolved...
Giants’ Eli Manning on Victor Cruz: “Putting Pressure & Staying Away are in His Best Interest”
April 18th, 2013 at 3:25 PM
***PHOTO1*** On Wednesday, Justin Tuck gave his support to Victor Cruz in the contract negotiations with the New York Giants. Cruz was a no-show at the start of the Giants voluntary offseason workouts, as he has yet to sign a long-term contract with the team.
On Thursday, another Giant has given...
New York Giants’ Justin Tuck on Victor Cruz: “As Long as He’s Here on Opening Day”
April 18th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** Wide receiver Victor Cruz was a no-show at the start of the New York Giants offseason voluntary workouts, which began on Monday. But the restricted free agent has until Friday to receive an offer sheet from another team, and most feel that is unlikely as Cruz is hopeful of...
New York Giants’ Justin Tuck Promises Bounce-Back Season in 2013
April 16th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** The fondest memories New York Giants fans have of Justin Tuck would be him pounding Tom Brady into submission in Super Bowl XLII. Now Tuck is entering the final year of his contract, and he's out to prove he can still play close to the level of that which...
New York Giants’ Victor Cruz No-Shows Voluntary Offseason Workout Program
April 15th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
***PHOTO1*** Victor Cruz, at least for another four days, has no incentive to sign a contract with the New York Giants. Unless the Pro Bowl wide receiver finds a suitor willing to give up a first-round pick to acquire his services, Cruz is going to have a few more days...
New York Giants’ Offseason Workout Program Begins: Understanding the Three Phases
April 15th, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Spring is here and with it comes Spring-related football activities. Those activities include a voluntary offseason workout program that begins today (some players have already reported) and culminates with Organized Team Activities (OTAs) before mandatory mini-camps begin. The New York Giants announced the start of their program via Twitter on...
1981 Voted Best Draft Class in New York Giants History
April 15th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Giants.com's "Draft Class Challenge," which gave fans a chance to vote on which New York Giants draft class was best, has come to an end. Big Blue has had a number of excellent drafts in their history that have brought them some great players, but the draft fans feel was...
