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New York Giants’ Jason Pierre-Paul not an Elite Pass Rusher, Says Pro Football Focus
May 21st, 2013 at 2:38 PM
***PHOTO1*** In the 2011 season, fans all over saw the emergence of Jason Pierre-Paul as not only the best defensive end on the New York Giants, but in all of football.
His 16.5 sacks, seven pass deflections and two forced fumbles showed the entire league why Jerry Reese was willing to...
New York Giants Co-Owner Steve Tisch on Victor Cruz Deal: “It’s Just Taking Its Time”
May 21st, 2013 at 10:26 AM
The clock has tick tocked itself out and the Jeopardy theme has long since run its course, yet restricted free agent (RFA) Victor Cruz remains unsigned. And although numerous reports recently suggested the ongoing negotiations were nearing their end, New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said on Tuesday that talks...
New York Giants Rookie Cooper Taylor “Inspired” by Second Chance to Play Football
May 21st, 2013 at 8:37 AM
The New York Giants selected Cooper Taylor, a safety out of Richmond, with their fifth round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. But that only occurred after an extensive amount of research into his medical history.
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On September 17, 2009, Taylor was playing a game during the early part of his...
Michael Cox Planned to Sign with Chicago Bears Before Being Drafted by New York Giants
May 21st, 2013 at 6:30 AM
As the 2013 NFL Draft was winding down, UMass running back Michael Cox assumed he wasn't going to be drafted. Accordingly, he and his agent had begun working on an UDFA deal with the Chicago Bears -- a deal he was about to sign -- when he received an unexpected...
New York Giants Listed as No. 7 Most Expensive Team in Sports to Watch
May 20th, 2013 at 4:35 PM
In today's sports world, fans know it is not cheap to attend any professional sporting event. On tickets alone, it can get a little pricey. Throw in parking prices, food and souvenirs, and you could be looking to spend anywhere between the average car payment and a person's whole paycheck.
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New York Giants’ Justin Pugh Anxious to Learn from Big Blue Veterans
May 20th, 2013 at 3:03 PM
The New York Giants desperately needed a right tackle in the 2013 NFL Draft. With veteran David Diehl on the down side of his career and uncertainty surrounding James Brewer's talent, the team drafted someone to come in and compete immediately for a starting position along the offensive line. With...
New York Giants QB Eli Manning not Elite, Says CBS Sports
May 20th, 2013 at 11:35 AM
***PHOTO1*** You can't spell "elite" without "Eli," but that doesn't make him an elite quarterback, says Will Brinson of CBS Sports, who recently ranked the NFL's top 32 quarterbacks. Instead, Brinson says the New York Giants signal caller and two-time Super Bowl champion is on the outside looking in.
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Arizona State Coaching Staff Studying New York Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin
May 20th, 2013 at 9:10 AM
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin faces criticism each and every year, with fans and media almost always calling for his head. However, Big Blue brass has stuck with him through it all and have been rewarded with two Super Bowl trophies.
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It's that sort of success, and the incredible...
New York Giants’ Monday Morning Hangover: Big Blue Views Victor Cruz as More than Slot Receiver
May 20th, 2013 at 6:25 AM
Until organized team activities (OTAs) begin for the New York Giants, this is about as slow and boring as it will get all year for diehard football fans. Luckily, this lull in activity will be short-lived. However, until then, there are only scraps.
Giants View Victor Cruz as More than a...
New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Approve Expanded American Dream Proposal
May 19th, 2013 at 2:00 PM
The New York Giants and New York Jets stomped their feet, protested and even sued, but the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority on Friday approved the expansion of the 2.893 million square foot American Dream (formerly known as "Xanadu") proposal.
The long-delayed decision is likely a direct result of the...
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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Jason Sehorn Says New York Giants Should Leave Cooper Taylor at Safety
May 19th, 2013 at 9:15 AM
Initially, New York Giants rookie safety Cooper Taylor said he would like to model his career after Steve Atwater. However, there's another former player that has influenced Taylor's young career, and he goes by the name of Jason Sehorn.
“I’m definitely kind of an enigma for the position, not a whole...
Former Giants GM Ernie Accorsi on Trading for Eli Manning: “There is No Price Too High for Greatness”
May 19th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
New York Giants fans know the story of the 2004 NFL Draft. The Giants went 4-12 in 2003 and possessed the number four selection as a result of the season. With Kerry Collins leaving, then-General Manager Ernie Accorsi wanted to draft a quarterback to take over the franchise.
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Contract Talks Between New York Giants, Victor Cruz “Moving Slowly”
May 18th, 2013 at 4:21 PM
This past week, reports of the negotiations between the New York Giants and Victor Cruz "were on the two-yard line" with a deal potentially getting done at the end of the week.
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It's looking like the negotiations will carry on starting at the beginning of next week, as Mike Florio from...
Dwight Freeney to Sign with San Diego Chargers, not “Broke” New York Giants
May 18th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** Dwight Freeney said his dream would be to play for the New York Giants. His Father later said his heart was with Big Blue. Alas, that union will not happen and the veteran defensive end has agreed in principle with the San Diego Chargers.
So why didn't General Manager Jerry...
New York Giants 2013 Draft Class: Early Favorite to Be Jerry Reese’s Best?
May 18th, 2013 at 11:00 AM
We know; it’s very much like putting that bandwagon before the horse. Call it a gut feeling that a few Big Blue Faithful are having since, well, since post-draft. Time (and actual play/play time) will tell.
Deciding which New York Football Giants draft class is the best is hard. It’s also...
Michael Palmer & Antonio Dennard Clear Waivers; New York Giants Place Duo on Reserve/Injured List
May 18th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
On Thursday, the New York Giants waived both tight end Michael Palmer and cornerback Antonio Dennard. Not surprisingly, both players cleared waivers and were subsequently placed on Big Blue's Reserve/Injured list.
At the time of their release, the team also signed tight end Morgan Newton, who was with them during rookie...
New York Giants’ Henry Hynoski Leads All NFL Fullbacks in “Success Rate”
May 18th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
The kind of shy, loveable fullback that has owned the nickname “Hynocerous” has definitely become a huge Big Blue Faithful favorite. It’s hard not to like the guy. Henry Hynoski “shuts up and plays” and will do anything to help the offensive side of the ball. He’s even got a...
Charles Woodson Visiting Raiders, Has Offer from Broncos; New York Giants Remain “Interested”
May 17th, 2013 at 3:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** Charles Woodson's name first popped up for the New York Giants back in February, but nothing came of it. Three months later, Woodson is still a free agent and as was reported on Thursday, the Giants officially got back into the mix.
The Giants. though, aren't the only team that...
NJSEA Will Vote Later Today on Future of American Dream Complex at Meadowlands
May 17th, 2013 at 2:00 PM
For many, getting to the Meadowlands is already difficult enough. Whether it's trudging through New York City traffic, waiting to squeeze onto the packed shuttle at Penn Station for the connection to Secaucus, or even just navigating through the thousands of cars and pedestrians gathered in the MetLife Stadium parking...
