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ESPN’s Football Outsiders Lists Linebacker as “Red Flag” for New York Giants
May 14th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
From the time the 2012 season ended, to the start of free agency, through the 2013 NFL Draft and heading into the start of team camps, the New York Giants' linebackers and their depth has been widely discussed.
On Monday, ESPN's Football Outsiders broke down the NFC East and the "red...
Why Aaron Curry Could Make Sense for the New York Giants Defense
May 7th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
On Monday night, it was reported that the New York Giants have turned their attentions to a former first-round pick looking for a second chance in the NFL -- linebacker Aaron Curry.
Four years ago, Curry was viewed as a can't-miss draft pick, as the Seattle Seahawks used their number four...
Former Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders OLB Aaron Curry to Visit New York Giants
May 6th, 2013 at 8:19 PM
The New York Giants search for linebackers continues, as a new name has emerged as an interest.
Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News has reported that Aaron Curry will be in town for a visit with the Giants. Curry is a former first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks back...
Agent for Michael Boley Releases Statement Following News of His Arrest for Child Abuse
May 4th, 2013 at 6:45 AM
It has now been determined that the New York Giants were unaware of Michael Boley's ongoing legal issues prior to releasing him in February, and although the chances of him re-signing with the team were unlikely, this most recent arrest for child abuse likely ends them all together.
With news of...
Did News of Michael Boley’s Arrest Cost Chance at Reunion with New York Giants?
May 3rd, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Not too long ago, there were whispers of the New York Giants bringing back Michael Boley into the fold for 2013. He was the first of several player cuts back in early February, the Giants were considering bringing back their veteran outside linebacker for a reunion and second tour with...
Report: Former New York Giants LB Michael Boley Arrested for Child Abuse
May 2nd, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Back in late 2011, it was reported that New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley was under investigation for repeatedly abusing his five-year-old son. At the time, his lawyer dismissed the accusation as nothing more than an attempt by the Mother to secure more child support money so that she could...
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’ Tom Coughlin on LB Situation: “There Will Be Other Looks Before Camp”
April 28th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Heading into the 2013 NFL Draft, many experts anticipated the New York Giants would look to add a linebacker. Whether it was outside linebacker or inside linebacker, the Giants needed to make a serious consideration to drafting some of them. When the draft was over however, Big Blue did not...
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...
New York Giants: Why Mathias Kiwanuka Back to DE is Right Move for Big Blue
March 28th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants were well prepared to lose Osi Umenyiora this offseason. And with the defensive end landing in Atlanta late on Wednesday night, the Giants are now expected to move Mathias Kiwanuka back to his original position.
Kiwanuka has played the last two years primarily at outside linebacker...
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...
New York Giants 2013 NFL Draft Profile: Exclusive Interview with Rutgers LB Khaseem Greene
March 12th, 2013 at 6:55 PM
After releasing weakside linebacker Michael Boley as a casualty of limited salary cap room, the New York Giants must find a new starting WILL linebacker in 2013. With Jacquian Williams and Spencer Paysinger currently on the roster, Big Blue certainly has candidates to replace Boley from within. However, with the deep...
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...
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...
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...
Carolina Panthers May Target New York Giants Safety Kenny Phillips in Free Agency
February 10th, 2013 at 3:30 PM
The New York Giants are not going to be able to bring back all their free-agents this offseason. It's a harsh reality that fans are going to have to come to grips with as the start of the league year approaches on March 12th. Even after cutting Michael Boley, Ahmad...
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....
New York Giants’ Linval Joseph, Three Others Reach Contract Escalators
February 6th, 2013 at 11:10 AM
As Giants 101 reported at the end of the January, wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, tackle David Diehl and guard Chris Snee all reached contract escalators that will increase their 2013 salaries. As it turns out, they were not alone, and Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports that...
