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New York Giants Sign Veteran Tryout Defensive Tackle Frank Okam
May 11th, 2013 at 7:58 PM
The New York Giants have been stockpiling defensive tackles this winter. First, they re-signed Shaun Rogers after missing all of the 2012 season with a blood clot in his leg. Then they raided the Philadelphia Eagles depth chart by landing free agents Cullen Jenkins and Mike Patterson.
In the 2013 NFL...
New York Giants Sign Former Philadelphia Eagles DT Mike Patterson to One-Year Deal
April 3rd, 2013 at 6:29 PM
The New York Giants have landed another free agent from their NFC East rivals. Mike Garafolo of USA Today has broken the news through Twitter that the Giants have signed defensive tackle Mike Patterson.
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Jenny Vrentas of the Newark-Star Ledger notes it's a one-year deal, but the money involved hasn't been...
New York Giants’ Marvin Austin Says He was Paid $2,000 by Agent Terry Watson at UNC
March 15th, 2013 at 10:45 AM
After becoming a second-round draft selection in 2011, New York Giants defensive tackle Marvin Austin has done little to justify the investment general manager Jerry Reese made in him. After missing all of 2011 with a torn pectoral muscle, Austin played in just eight games this past season and found...
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...
New York Giants Keep or Dump: Chris Canty
January 23rd, 2013 at 4:39 PM
After leading the team to their second Super Bowl in five seasons, the New York Giants defensive line crashed back down to earth in 2012. Not only did Big Blue's trio of Pro Bowl caliber defensive ends fail to wreak havoc on opposing offenses, but the middle of the defense...
New York Giants 2013 Draft Profile: Ezekiel Ansah
January 20th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Over the last six seasons, the New York Giants have laid a blueprint to building a championship caliber roster: a strong armed quarterback, a bevy of weapons on offense coupled with an elite ability to rush the passer. The Giants have single-handedly spiked the market value of pass rushers by...
How Can New York Giants Tailor Their Defense to a Changing NFL?
January 15th, 2013 at 11:30 AM
It is nearly impossible to ignore the presence of mobile quarterbacks in the modern NFL. This past weekend, the nation witnessed incredible performances by Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick. The NFC East itself features the fantastic (though banged up) Robert Griffin III.
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Once considered...
Talented Youngsters Have New York Giants’ Future Looking Bright
January 12th, 2013 at 12:50 PM
The New York Giants offseason had arrived five weeks too early according to all reports from East Rutherford. No kidding. Watching game tape and DVDs of previous games has replaced what the Big Blue Faithful are used to - what is demanded, really.
In doing any of the above - especially...
New York Giants’ Linval Joseph Misses Second Consecutive Practice with Swollen Knee
November 23rd, 2012 at 7:00 AM
When defensive tackle Linval Joseph woke up on Wednesday morning, he noticed some swelling in his knee. So as opposed to practicing, New York Giants doctors had him rehab at team facilities, but that only made the swelling worse. Accordingly, Joseph was held out of practice and expected to return...
New York Giants Defense: Ability with Resolution to Recent Alarms
November 17th, 2012 at 4:00 PM
There are two things this New York Giants defense possesses: serious talent and recent grim glitches. The “proper” post-game speeches are being recited about these concerns, but are they able to be mended?
Perry Fewell’s defense has a Jekyll and Hyde personality anomaly going on through its first ten games. Sometimes...
New York Giants Officially Place Markus Kuhn on Season-Ending IR; Door Opens for Marvin Austin
November 16th, 2012 at 9:15 AM
After New York Giants rookie defensive tackle Markus Kuhn tore his ACL in a 31-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, it was inevitable that he would wind up on season-ending Injured Reserve (IR). On Thursday, the Giants made it official, shutting Kuhn down for the remainder of the year.
Because they're...
Improved Pressure from Interior Has Revitalized New York Giants’ Pass Rush
October 20th, 2012 at 12:13 PM
During the week leading up to the game versus San Francisco, one claim was that the New York Giants’ non-existent pass rush was going up against the best offensive line in the league. Stats are always a favorite footnote for the media.
Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell knew that OL Joe Staley...
New York Giant’ Chris Canty “Excited” to Be Back; Hopes to Play Sunday
October 18th, 2012 at 9:30 AM
The New York Giants defensive line came to life last Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Despite several disappointing performances leading up to Big Blue's victory at Candlestick Park, the Giants broke out for six sacks against Alex Smith and the vaunted 49ers offense. However, the Giants have been playing...
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’ Marvin Austin Could Make NFL Debut Against Tampa Bay Buccaneers
September 16th, 2012 at 7:00 AM
New York Giants defensive tackle Marvin Austin has not played a meaningful football game in over two years. After being suspended for his senior season at North Carolna, he missed all of Big Blue's 2011 campaign with a torn pectoral muscle. To exacerbate his injury woes, Austin missed a majority...
David Wilson Slowly Climbing Out of Dog House & More from Afternoon Tea with Tom Coughlin
September 12th, 2012 at 12:08 PM
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin took the podium on Wednesday with nothing but smiles and rosy cheeks as he addressed the media during the first of his annual mid-week press conferences of 2012. Actually, no ... we kid. In last place in the NFC East at 0-1, coach...
Prince Amukamara, Marvin Austin & James Brewer Return to Practice for New York Giants
September 10th, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Late last week, New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara (ankle) said he was still aiming for a week two return against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Initially met with some skepticism by head coach Tom Coughlin, who said Prince had not yet begun running, all systems were a go on...
Giants’ Prince Amukamara Likely Out Wednesday; Will Beatty, Michael Boley Return to Practice
September 1st, 2012 at 12:53 PM
In one of the first revelation of the regular season, New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin told reporters on Saturday that cornerback Prince Amukamara (ankle) is unlikely to play in their week one matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
"Doesn't look like he'll make it this week," Coughlin said.
The news wasn't...
