JOHN MARA RUMORS & GOSSIP
Report: Cruz and Giants talks at the ‘two-yard line’
Two years ago, Victor Cruz was hoping to make the New York Giants roster. He put in extra work, getting to know Eli Manning a little better by showing up to Eli’s self-organized passing camp due to the lockout. Now, Cruz is battling the Giants for a new contract, and it appears they are finally almost there according to the latest report from Lenn Robbins of the NY Post: A source...
Wellington Mara’s grandson is now a scout for the Giants
According to the New York Post, the New York Giants have hired Wellington Mara’s grandson, Tim McDonnell as a scout.
When Tim McDonnell as a teenager was a ball boy for the Giants during training camps at the University at Albany there was always a sense that he would one day be an employee of the team on a full-time basis. Not only is he a grandson of team patriarch Wellington...
John Mara: Drafting Ryan Nassib was an “obvious choice”
New York Giants co-owner John Mara told NFL AM that they couldn’t help but select former Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib in the fourth round of this year’s draft.
“We came into the third day of the draft, and he’s sitting on top of our board — by far and away the best player we had left,” Mara said, per ProFootballTalk.com. “I talked to Jerry and Tom Coughlin about...
John Mara: Victor Cruz’ extension “will get done at some point”
New York Giants owner John Mara told the media tonight that wide receiver Victor Cruz will get a new contract at some point.
“It will get done at some point,” Mara said tonight, before tonight’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Annual Sidewalks of New York Gala, per the Newark Star Ledger. “Just be patient.”
It sounds like Mara is optimistic something will get done, which...
Giants owner's nephew denies Conn. assault charge
A nephew of New York Giants owner John Mara has pleaded not guilty in Connecticut to charges he hit a man in the head with a bottle during a New Year's Eve party.
The 22-year-old nephew also is named John Mara. Defense attorney William Dow III says he pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of assault and breach of peace in Bridgeport Superior Court.
Police say a witness identified...
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April 09, 2013
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Giants' Mara wants to improve lines
There is no single reason why the 2012 New York Giants failed to defend their Super Bowl title, but team co-owner John Mara believes there are two areas where the club must improve to get back in championship contention this season.
That's along the offensive and defensive lines, which were two areas of strength that regressed last season as the Giants missed the playoffs with...
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March 19, 2013
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Nephew Of Giants Owner John Mara Nearly Beat Man To Death On New Year’s Eve
The New York Post is reporting that John Mara, the nephew of New York Giants owner and president John Mara, almost beat a man to death on New Years Eve.
Mara allegedly beat a man in the head with a bottle at a Fairfield University party being held in a luxury beach house. Reports say that a doctor told the victim of the brutal attack, that if he hadn’t made it to a hospital...
Giants’ owner John Mara: Will Beatty is an “ascending player”
During today’s press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, New York Giants owner John Mara stated that left tackle Will Beatty is an “ascending player,” but he’s not sure they’ll use the franchise tag on him.
I agree with Mara that Beatty is only getting better and the word is that he’s a priority for them to sign this offseason.
The Giants typically...
Giants owner more interested in Tebow than Jerry Jones' butt-kicking invite
Who knew that New York Giants owner John Mara was such a cut-up. Big Blue's top guy walked into the cafeteria at the University of Albany— where the team practices— sporting a bandage on his forehead into a throng of media.
Reporters— waiting to hear what Mara had to say about Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, telling an audience on Tuesday, "Y' all come to...
RULE CHANGE
Mara: NFL closer to eliminating kickoffs
The NFL has already moved kickoffs closer, resulting in more touchbacks. The day could come when kickoffs are removed entirely.
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