Tagged: ‘New York Giants’
New York Giants’ Adrien Robinson Feels Like He’s Come a Long Way; Mike Pope Agrees
June 18th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
When the New York Giants selected tight end Adrien Robinson with their fourth-pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, they did so with the expectation that he'd become a quality all-around player with athleticism unmatched by most at the same position around the league. In fact, General Manager Jerry Reese even...
Vonta Leach Will Decide on New Home Over Next Two Weeks; New York Giants in the Mix
June 18th, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Although they are considered long shots, the New York Giants remain in the hunt for All-Pro fullback Vonta Leach, who said late last week he would make a decision on where he will sign sometime over the next two weeks. In addition to the Giants, six other teams have expressed...
NFL Agent on New York Giants’ Victor Cruz: “He Has No Other Choice but to Sign Giants’ Offer”
June 18th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** The countdown to July 26th is on for the New York Giants and star wide receiver Victor Cruz.
The 27-year-old signed his first-round tender with the team back on Friday, which will pay him $2.879 million for the 2013 season, but Cruz is looking for a long-term deal from the...
New York Giants’ Kevin Gilbride on Eli Manning: He’s Always Looking to Get Better
June 18th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Heading into the 2013 season, the New York Giants could have one of the most explosive offenses in the entire NFL, especially if they all stay healthy.
In 2012, the Giants had one of the highest scoring offenses in the entire league with 429 points, which was the sixth highest in...
New York Giants Planned to Reduce Victor Cruz’s Tender Amount
June 17th, 2013 at 12:45 PM
***PHOTO1*** Had wide receiver Victor Cruz not signed his one-year, $2.879 million restricted free agent (RFA) tender, today would have been the day the New York Giants had the option of reducing his tender amount. And although many experts and pundits didn't anticipate Big Blue doing so, it turns out...
Cops Raid Club Where New York Giants WR Victor Cruz was Partying
June 17th, 2013 at 9:25 AM
A relaxing night of Champagne and the company of close friends turned sour in a hurry for New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz as police raided the club in which he was partying late last week.
“Victor was at a table surrounded by a group of friends and some girls,”...
New York Giants’ Hakeem Nicks Focused on Football, not New Contract
June 17th, 2013 at 8:25 AM
Most articles are prefaced with some type of information on a situation. The last few on New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks weren’t about his 2012 season or about his rehabilitation, or even about what’s to hopefully come for the 2009 blue first-round draft pick. This one is.
2013 will...
New York Giants’ Perry Fewell Discusses Different Parts of Current Defense, Strategy for 2013
June 17th, 2013 at 6:25 AM
New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell has a tough task ahead entering the 2013 season. His defense went through a very rough season, one in which it allowed 344 total points and was ranked number 31 overall in the NFL. It was also a defense that only recorded 33...
Ray Perkins Has No Regrets Over Leaving New York Giants Just Prior to Their Success in the 80′s
June 16th, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Ray Perkins may not have had the best record (23-34) as head coach of the New York Giants, but he is credited -- at least in part -- for making moves that would drastically alter their immediate future. He was responsible for the hiring of Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick, and...
For Archie Manning, Father’s Day is a Day to Be Proud of His Sons: Eli, Cooper and Peyton
June 16th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Father's Day is a day to pay homage to the many Dad's out there who put everything they have into raising their children and providing for their family. They're often the overlooked glue that holds everything together -- the glue that doesn't get recognized until the children grow up and...
New York Giants’ DT Johnathan Hankins: “I Can Be a Really Big Factor on Defense”
June 15th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
Everyone knows the struggles the New York Giants' defensive line encountered in 2012, as they were unable to generate their usual pass rush, thus leading to a disappointing season and a 31st overall rank on defense.
Since the end of the season, General Manager Jerry Reese addressed the middle of the...
With or Without Contract, Justin Pugh Will Attend New York Giants Training Camp
June 15th, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Five of the New York Giants' seven draft picks have signed their rookie contract, with the Syracuse boys -- Justin Pugh and Ryan Nassib -- the only two remaining unsigned. And with all of the other contract issues ongoing or cropping up (see: Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks), this could...
New York Giants Standing Firm on $8 Million Annual Offer to Victor Cruz
June 15th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Wide receiver Victor Cruz has signed his one-year, $2.879 million restricted free agent (RFA) tender and may or may not show up to training camp when it begins in late July. And the New York Giants, doing their part to get this long-term deal done, have upped their offer to...
Victor Cruz to Show up to New York Giants Training’ Camp by August 6: Report
June 14th, 2013 at 5:39 PM
***PHOTO1*** The theme of Friday's news has been dominated by Victor Cruz. As reported earlier in the day, Cruz showed up in New Jersey and signed his one-year, first round tender for $2.879 million, thus making him a contractually obligated member of the team now.
Even with the signed tender, Cruz...
What to Expect with New York Giants, Victor Cruz Regarding Contract Situation Moving Forward
June 14th, 2013 at 4:44 PM
On Friday, after three months of perhaps one of the longest stare-offs in team history, one side finally blinked. As reported earlier this morning, Victor Cruz showed up to East Rutherford and signed his first-round, free agent tender which was placed upon him back in March, which is for one-year...
American Dream Megamall Moving Forward Despite Protests from New York Giants, New York Jets
June 14th, 2013 at 3:15 PM
The Meadowlands Sports Complex is currently owned by Triple Five, who also developed the project and owns the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Yesterday, at its monthly meeting, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority moved to acquire the 22-acre site that currently houses three unused radio towers. The...
New York Giants’ Victor Cruz Refusing to Settle for Anything Less than $9 Million Annually: Report
June 14th, 2013 at 1:28 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants signed wide receiver Victor Cruz today, but not really. Cruz signed his tender of $2.89 million, which does relatively nothing in terms of securing No. 80 for the long-term. In reality, the two sides are at a standstill and are refusing to budge, which will...
New York Giants’ Victor Cruz May Still Holdout Despite Signing RFA Tender: Report
June 14th, 2013 at 12:05 PM
***PHOTO1*** Are you one of the many celebrating Victor Cruz's decision to sign his one-year, $2.879 restricted free agent (RFA) tender offer from the New York Giants? Well, don't get too excited just yet. Despite the fact that Cruz can now be fined $30,000 per day for each day of...
Victor Cruz Will Sign One-Year RFA Tender Today; Still Seeking Long-Term Deal from New York Giants
June 14th, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Wide receiver Victor Cruz is reportedly on his way to the New York Giants' team facilities in East Rutherford, NJ this morning where he will sign his one-year, $2.879 million restricted free agent (RFA) tender.
"I'm going to sign my tender today and will continue talks for a long-term deal before...