Tagged: ‘Tyler Sash’
New York Giants’ Cooper Taylor: Hybrid Theory Vs. Transition Player
June 8th, 2013 at 12:45 PM
The old school New York Football Giants love players that can play multiple positions. Frank Gifford played on both sides of the line of scrimmage from 1952 to 1964. The eight-time Pro Bowler made there at three different positions: running back (34 career rushing touchdowns), defensive back, and wideout (43...
New York Giants’ Cooper Taylor: “I Want to Model My Career After Steve Atwater”
May 15th, 2013 at 3:15 PM
There was a time where football became second priority in life for Cooper Taylor. In 2009 while playing for Georgia Tech, it was discovered that he had a heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a condition that required surgery to correct it. When re returned from the surgery, he got buried in...
New York Giants Safety Tyler Sash Views Stevie Brown’s Success in 2012 as an Inspiration
May 1st, 2013 at 4:30 PM
***PHOTO1*** When Kenny Phillips went down with a sprained MCL in week four against the Philadelphia Eagles last season, the New York Giants needed a player to step up and fill a gaping void Phillips left at safety. In today's passing league, it's imperative to possess a group of safeties...
New York Giants’ Offseason Workout Program Begins: Understanding the Three Phases
April 15th, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Spring is here and with it comes Spring-related football activities. Those activities include a voluntary offseason workout program that begins today (some players have already reported) and culminates with Organized Team Activities (OTAs) before mandatory mini-camps begin. The New York Giants announced the start of their program via Twitter on...
New York Giants Bringing in Free-Agent Safety Ryan Mundy for Visit
March 13th, 2013 at 5:00 PM
With Kenny Phillips' impending departure via free agency, the New York Giants have a void to fill at safety. The hope is that last season's breakout star Stevie Brown signs a contract stay in New York for at least one more season. Given that the team has placed a second-round...
Report: New York Giants Have Contacted Agent of Charles Woodson
March 7th, 2013 at 10:50 AM
***PHOTO1*** With Kenny Phillips likely to leave via free agency and many other question marks at the cornerback position, the New York Giants are in need of some veteran help in the secondary. One potential option, which has already been widely discussed, is Charles Woodson. As it turns out, the...
Texas Safety Kenny Vaccaro Fits the New York Giants’ Draft Approach
February 19th, 2013 at 10:30 AM
The New York Giants are considered a successful drafting team under General Manager Jerry Reese. Twice in his first five seasons as general manager the team won a championship with major contributions from rookies.
First-round selections Hakeem Nicks and Jason Pierre-Paul have worked out particularly well. Reese earned extra points on...
New York Giants’ Prince Amukamara, Jayron Hosley & Chris Canty Doubtful to Play Sunday
December 28th, 2012 at 1:10 PM
The New York Giants could be without three key defensive players on Sunday when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles, including cornerbacks Prince Amukamara (hamstring) and Jayron Hosley (quad), who are both listed as doubtful.
In addition to Prince and Hosley, defensive tackle Chris Canty (knee) is also listed as doubtful...
New York Giants’ Hakeem Nicks, Chris Snee and Ahmad Bradshaw Return to Practice on Thursday
December 27th, 2012 at 2:19 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants returned three of their key starters to practice. Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (knee), right guard Chris Snee (hip) and running back Ahmad Bradshaw (knee) each practiced in some capacity today after missing yesterday. Defensive end Justin Tuck practiced for the second straight day. Safeties Kenny...
New York Giants are Consistently Inconsistent & More from an Afternoon Tea with Tom Coughlin
December 19th, 2012 at 11:25 AM
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin took the podium on Wednesday in a bit of a mixed mood. Obviously upset with the egg they laid on Sunday, he preached consistency from the get go. At the same time, he seemed pleased that the Giants still control their own playoff...
NFL Plans Moment of Silence for Newtown, CT Victims; New York Giants Players React
December 15th, 2012 at 8:30 AM
On Friday at approximately 9:40 AM EST, one of the worst domestic tragedies in United States history unfolded at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. A lone gunman took the lives of 27 innocent people -20 of them children- before allegedly taking his own life.
Words cannot possibly describe this...
New York Giants Safety Kenny Phillips Has Setback, Still not Practicing
December 13th, 2012 at 2:46 PM
The New York Giants injury report is growing as the team prepares for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The team is practicing without the likes of Ahmad Bradshaw (knee), Prince Amukamara (hamstring), Tyler Sash (hamstring) and Kenny Phillips (knee). All four look doubtful to play on Sunday. In particular, head...
New York Giants’ Michael Boley Misses Practice with Back Issue
December 12th, 2012 at 3:30 PM
When the New York Giants released their pre-practice injury report on Wednesday, linebacker Michael Boley wasn't on it. However, when the team hit the field, Boley hit the stationary bikes along with the other players who wouldn't practice. Afterwards, it was revealed that he had sat out due to a...
New York Giants’ Tyler Sash, Travis Beckum Out on Sunday; Kenny Phillips Doubtful
December 8th, 2012 at 6:30 AM
The New York Giants announced their final injury report on Friday, and at the very top of the list were tight end Travis Beckum (knee) and safety Tyler Sash (hamstring). Both players are listed as out on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.
For Beckum, this will be the second consecutive...
New York Giants’ Hakeem Nicks Misses Thursday Practice with Sore Knee
December 6th, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Add New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks to the list of walking wounded. Again.
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When Big Blue took the practice field on Thursday afternoon, the veteran wide receiver joined the usual cast of suspects on the stationary bikes due to a sore knee. His absence was worth noting as he...
Three-Phase Consistency Needed from Giants & More from an Afternoon Tea with Tom Coughlin
December 5th, 2012 at 3:35 PM
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin took the podium on Wednesday in an understandably to-the-point mood. Now 1-3 in the second half of the season and clinging to a slim one-game lead in the NFC East, the coach reiterated the importance of the Giants winning all games from here...
It’s a Six-Game Season for New York Giants & More from an Afternoon Tea with Tom Coughlin
November 21st, 2012 at 11:17 AM
After a week long layoff, New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin took the podium for his weekly press conference and wasted no time answering questions he already knew were going to be asked. Injuries, injuries, injuries. Same ole', same ole' for the boys in blue.
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Despite the bye week, the...
New York Giants’ Ahmad Bradshaw, Several Others Injured in Loss to Cincinnati Bengals
November 12th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
It wasn't enough that the New York Giants were manhandled by the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, as they lost several key contributors as well. Among them were wide receiver Domenik Hixon (ankle), safety Tyler Sash (ankle), defensive tackle Markus Kuhn (knee) and running back Ahmad Bradshaw (unknown).
Following the 31-13 loss,...
New York Giants’ Will Hill Returns from Suspension; Team Has One-Week Roster Exemption
November 6th, 2012 at 7:00 AM
Safety Will Hill returned to the New York Giants on Monday for the first time since October 8th following a four-game suspension for the use of Adderall. As it was with Tyler Sash before him, the Giants now have a one-week roster exemption that will allow them to practice with...
With Trade Deadline 4 P.M. Thursday, Might New York Giants Make a Move?
November 1st, 2012 at 10:56 AM
The short answer is no, probably not...but you never know what might happen as deadlines creep near. The New York Giants don't have any obvious glaring needs, but the trade rumors around the league are heating up and we wanted to get in on the fun.
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Down by the Carolina Panthers,...