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New York Giants, Washington Redskins Remain in Pursuit of RB Tim Hightower
May 16th, 2013 at 12:50 PM
In addition to re-entering the chase for veteran defensive back Charles Woodson, the New York Giants also remain in pursuit of running back Tim Hightower.
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Hightower, who finally visited with Big Blue in early May, is also receiving interest from the Washington Redskins, with whom he played in 2011.
A former fifth-round...
Free Agent Running Back Tim Hightower Will Finally Visit New York Giants
May 1st, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Back in early April, the New York Giants were reportedly slated to host free agent running back Tim Hightower for a visit. That never happened and it was speculated that he may re-sign with the Washington Redskins. That didn't happen either and now the five-year veteran will finally make his...
Washington Redskins’ Robert Griffin III on Week 7 Loss to New York Giants: “We Got Sucker Punched”
April 23rd, 2013 at 8:40 AM
***PHOTO1*** In week seven of the 2012-2013 NFL regular season, the New York Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 27-23 in dramatic fashion. After falling behind 23-20 with less than 2:00 minutes remaining, Big Blue and quarterback Eli Manning needed only play play to turn the tide and win the game:...
New York Giants 2013 NFL Draft Profile: Iowa State LB A.J. Klein
April 19th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
The NFL is an ever-evolving entity that constantly finds new, innovative methods to electrify fans and drive up interest in the game. Last season, it was Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick and the addition of the read-option offense. In 2013, we will learn how defenses have evolved...
New York Giants’ Eli Manning, Victor Cruz Rank in Top 10 in NFL Jersey Sales
April 11th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
After winning two Super Bowls over the last six seasons, the New York Giants have established themselves as one of the premier organizations in the NFL and a perennial contender for the Lombardi Trophy. That's not said to be a Giants homer or portray favoritism, but any franchise that attains...
Former GM Bill Poilan Ranks New York Giants’ Jerry Reese One of Top Six NFL Talent Evaluators
April 4th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
The New York Giants do not win Lombardi Trophy's through gaudy free-agent signings or by focusing their attention on "big name" stars. Sure, Plaxico Burress was an instrumental aspect of the 2007 championship team. Chris Canty anchored the middle of the defense during the Giants 2012 championship run and even...
New York Giants Will Meet with Running Back Tim Hightower
March 28th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
With Ahmad Bradshaw visiting with the Pittsburgh Steelers and then, possibly, the Green Bay Packers, the New York Giants will begin to look in a different direction for veteran experience at the running back position. And this weekend they will host former Arizona Cardinals and Washington Redskins running back Tim...
Temple Head Coach Matt Rhule Offers High Praise for New York Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin
March 26th, 2013 at 2:10 PM
After spending the 2012 season as the assistant offensive line coach for the New York Giants, Matt Rhule decided to move on and become a head coach at Temple.
Rhule spent six seasons prior to 2012 on Temples offensive staff in some capacity before heading up the New Jersey Turnpike to...
NFL Moves One Step Closer to Flag Football with New Rule Changes
March 20th, 2013 at 1:30 PM
The NFL is all about improving player safety on the field, and while that is a legitimate concern, their efforts have altered the game of football tremendously. That continued on Wednesday as the owners voted 31-1 in favor of creating a "crown of the helmet" rule that will penalize offensive...
New York Giants’ John Mara on Redskins: “If They Want to Continue to Make Me the Villain, So Be It”
March 20th, 2013 at 8:05 AM
Washington Redskins fans would have you believe that New York Giants co-owner John Mara was solely responsible for the $36 million salary cap penalty levied against them by the NFL last year. And although he is the chairman of the NFL Management Council, Mara insists he didn't lead the charge...
Ryan Torain not Tendered, but New York Giants Would Like Him Back
March 12th, 2013 at 11:00 AM
When the New York Giants handed out tenders to their restricted free agents (RFA) on Monday, running back Ryan Torain wasn't invited to the party. Co-Owner John Mara said the team would not tender the veteran, making him an unrestricted free agent (UFA), but that they "would like him back."
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New York Giants Could Be a Fit for Former Green Bay Packers’ Charles Woodson
February 15th, 2013 at 2:14 PM
***PHOTO1*** As the beginning of the league year rapidly approaches, the New York Giants are preparing to scour the free-agent market for low cost replacements for the valuable free-agents the team will undoubtedly lose on the open market. Given the team's salary cap situation, safety Kenny Phillips (among others) is...
New York Giants Won’t Change Defense for New Wave of College-Style Offenses
January 27th, 2013 at 3:32 PM
The NFL is an ever-evolving league in which challenging the norm can often bring about mockery and ridicule. When Denver Bronco's head coach John Fox drew up an option-style offense for quarterback Tim Tebow, most people around the NFL called it a gimmicky method that would not solve Denver's long-term...
Chris Ault: New York Giants, Eli Manning Could Run Pistol Offense
January 23rd, 2013 at 2:30 PM
***PHOTO1*** The NFL is a copycat league, and as was the case only a few short years ago, gimmick offenses are all the rage. First it was the wildcat, and now it's the pistol offense that's the "in thing" due to recent success by both the Washington Redskins and San...
New York Giants Open with 20-1 Super Bowl XLVIII Odds
January 21st, 2013 at 6:40 PM
***PHOTO1*** For the New York Giants, the 2013 offseason is still in it's infancy. Free agency has yet to begin, the NFL draft is still three months away and the front office still has decisions to make regarding several veterans on the roster. In fact, the official start of the...
Former New York Giants WR Devin Thomas Ends “Retirement” and Signs with Detroit Lions
January 18th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Prior to the 2011-2012 NFC Championship game between the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver and special teams ace, Devin Thomas, had a vivid dream about the upcoming game; a premonition that he would play a major role in the outcome. He was right, and his fumble...
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...
Injury to Washington Redskins’ Robert Griffin III Could Alter New York Giants’ 2013 Season
January 8th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants don't need Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III to be injured in order for them to get back to the top of the NFC East in 2013. Big Blue is talented enough to beat Washington at full strength regardless of how seriously the Redskins' quarterback...
New York Giants’ Victor Cruz Nominated for “GMC Never Say Die Moment of the Year”
January 7th, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Victor Cruz's 2012 campaign didn't produce as many memorable moments as 2011 did, but that's not to say there weren't any. His 77-yard touchdown in week seven against the Washington Redskins with 1:13 left propelled the New York Giants to what was a very important and crucial win at the...
Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick Will Start Against New York Giants
December 25th, 2012 at 10:05 AM
As disappointing as the New York Giants 2012 campaign has been to this point, it pales in comparison to the debacle that has taken place in Philadelphia this season. Although Big Blue still has a small chance to back into the playoffs, the Eagles have been playing meaningless football games...
