Tagged: ‘Tampa Bay’
New York Jets Upset That Darrelle Revis Used New York Giants Surgeon to Repair ACL
April 14th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Issues between the New York Jets and cornerback Darrelle Revis are ongoing. The team is allegedly engaged in active trade talks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and a recent report courtesy of Rich Cimini of ESPN New York suggests Gang Green is especially disappointed in Revis' decision to go outside...
In Addition to New York Giants, Two Other Teams Have Expressed Interest in QB David Carr
March 11th, 2013 at 8:45 AM
Quarterback David Carr has admittedly loved his time with the New York Giants, serving as the back-up to Eli Manning in four of the last five seasons. However, the former No. 1 overall draft pick is now looking for one last chance at starting in the NFL and, as it...
Michael Bennett “Probably Done” with Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Does This Impact New York Giants?
March 8th, 2013 at 2:15 PM
The New York Giants are not likely to sign defensive end Michael Bennett on the free-agent market this offseason and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided not to slap Bennett with the $11 million franchise tag this week, which means he will be free for any team to acquire beginning on...
Martellus Bennett “Not Feeling the Love” from New York Giants; Likely to Walk?
February 27th, 2013 at 4:30 PM
The New York Giants just signed Will Beatty to a five-year, $38.75 million contract that locks Big Blue's starting left tackle into place for the foreseeable future. So as the Giants turn their attention away from Beatty and onto other tasks, it stands to reason that free-agent-to-be Martellus Bennett should...
New York Giants’ David Diehl Had Minor Offseason Knee Surgery
February 26th, 2013 at 1:38 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants have had several players receive medical treatment throughout the offseason to clear up minor health issues that plagued their performances in 2012. Chris Snee had work done on his hip, Hakeem Nicks had arthroscopic knee surgery, while David Bass had surgery "on his body". Today, Jenny...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Expected to Pursue New York Giants Free Agent TE Martellus Bennett
February 10th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
The New York Giants signed tight end Martellus Bennett away from the Dallas Cowboys in a free agency a year ago. The one-year deal proved to the Giants that Bennett was worthy of his contract, and should be worthy of a new contract. Meanwhile, Bennett has made it clear he...
Retired New York Giants DE Michael Strahan Fires Back at Warren Sapp Over Hall of Fame Comment
February 8th, 2013 at 9:55 AM
Earlier this week, shortly after being voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, retired Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Warren Sapp chose to use his brand new pedestal to take a shot at legendary New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan.
“Absolutely [I was concerned]," Sapp told WDAE in Tampa...
New York Giants LB Coach Jim Herrmann Interviews for Eagles Defensive Coordinator Position
January 19th, 2013 at 4:53 PM
New York Giants linebacker coach Jim Herrmann has interviewed for the for the Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator position. Herrmann has been on Big Blue's staff for the past four seasons. Prior to his arrival to the Giants, Herrmann also served the same role for the New York Jets for three...
Victor Cruz’s Game-Winning 77-Yard Touchdown in Week 7 Nominated as “2012 Play of the Year”
January 12th, 2013 at 9:45 AM
Perhaps the biggest play of the season for the New York Giants came in week seven against the Washington Redskins. After falling behind 23-20 with 1:32 left on the clock, Eli Manning and the Giants offense took the field hoping for another fourth quarter comeback that has become the norm...
New Buffalo Bills Coach, Doug Marrone, Considers New York Giants’ Tom Coughlin a Mentor
January 8th, 2013 at 11:00 AM
The Buffalo Bills surprised many when they signed Syracuse's Doug Marrone to be their next head coach. There were seemingly better options available, and fan reaction was less than pleased, but Marrone has already received quite an endorsement from New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, whom Marrone considers a...
New York Giants’ Jerry Reese Regrets How Team Handled Hakeem Nicks’ Injury
January 5th, 2013 at 3:44 PM
New York Giants wideout Hakeem Nicks is one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL, but we didn't get to see him realize that potential in 2012. After injuring his knee in Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Nicks was never able to get back to full...
New York Giants’ Hakeem Nicks Returns to Practice, Justin Tuck Remains Sidelined
December 20th, 2012 at 1:51 PM
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks made his way onto the practice field today for the first time this week. Nicks has been battling a knee injury since Week two against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has played visibly injured since then. It's not unusual for him to only...
New York Giants RB Andre Brown Out for Season with Broken Leg
November 26th, 2012 at 6:30 AM
Andre Brown might have a ring, but he's no longer going to play an integral part in the New York Giants rushing attack for the remainder of the 2012 season.
In perhaps the only negative to emerge from the Giants 38-10 thrashing of the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, Big...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign WR David Douglas Off of New York Giants Practice Squad
November 22nd, 2012 at 10:00 AM
The New York Giants practice squad saw quite a shuffle on Wednesday, and not just because the team activated tackle Selvish Capers to the 53-man roster and signed guard Stephen Gooden to replace him, but because the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ravaged it. After facing the reality that Arrelious Benn is...
New York Giants’ David Wilson Still Learning Pro Offense; Coaches Explain Lack of Playing Time
November 14th, 2012 at 11:30 AM
From the outside looking in, it's easy as a fan to say "the New York Giants need to use David Wilson more!" In fact, it's been a common mantra all season and even more so in recent weeks. However, as we've mentioned time and time again here on Giants 101,...
New York Giants’ Tom Coughlin is Confident Eli Manning Will Rebound from Poor Performences
November 7th, 2012 at 3:59 PM
Yesterday here at Giants 101, we talked about how Eli Manning must rebound from his recent poor performances and get the offense back on track. As quarterback, he is the leader of the offense and the Giants will live and die by his arm. This past Sunday, Eli put up...
New York Giants not Concerned with Mario Manningham Giving Away Offensive Secrets
October 11th, 2012 at 6:30 PM
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mario Manningham was a key contributor to the New York Giants 2011 Super Bowl run. In last season's playoffs, he caught 13 passes for 189 yards, including three touchdowns. However, he's now a member of a talented San Francisco 49ers squad. Regardless, Big Blue is not at...
New York Giants Have Unexpected Competition for Starting Running Back
September 24th, 2012 at 1:03 PM
The New York Giants did not draft David Wilson in the first-round of the 2012 draft to sit on the bench. As soon as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced his name as the final pick on day one, everybody knew that the writing was on the wall for Wilson to...
NFL Executive on Greg Schiano Angering Tom Coughlin: “He Pissed Off the Godfather”
September 23rd, 2012 at 9:30 AM
It's now been a week since Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano instructed his players to unnecessarily dive at the knees of New York Giants offensive lineman. Since then, there have been several interesting (see: shocking) developments, like the fines imposed on David Baas and Kevin Boothe for what...