http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/56 Recent articles about the New York Giants en-us Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia say a man has pleaded guilty to sending threatening mail to New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:03:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Man_pleads_guilty_in_threats_to_Coughlin/1621669 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Man_pleads_guilty_in_threats_to_Coughlin/1621669 The defense wasn’t very good, the running game struggled, they still throw too far on 3rd and short, the kicker is shaky, and nobody can cover a tight end. I get it. The game was too close for comfort. I understand all of that and if I didn’t, I could see it on the film. But you know what? It doesn’t matter. “Who cares, man?” said defensive end Osi Umenyiora. “It just feels so good to be able to win.” We can nitpick all we want - you’ve... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:35:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Its_a_win_so_stop_complaining/1621616 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Its_a_win_so_stop_complaining/1621616 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Its_a_win_so_stop_complaining/1621616 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/18782569a71f01df550636539c55f0c23a6e2c69/small/San_Diego_Chargers_2aae.jpg Giants running back Brandon Jacobs took a heck of a shot to his right knee on Sunday, but it apparently won’t keep him out for very long. Though he missed the fourth quarter and overtime on Sunday, Jacobs was back at work today when the Giants held a light, evening practice and began their short week of preparation for their Thanksgiving game in Denver. Jacobs didn’t speak to the media today, but Tom Coughlin said “He seemed fine.” Incidentally, Coughlin said Jac... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:58:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jacobs_fine_and_back_at_practice/1620252 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jacobs_fine_and_back_at_practice/1620252 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jacobs_fine_and_back_at_practice/1620252 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/3/2374d69daa38facc7d823296912d7432cbb330f6/small/New_York_Giants_8548.jpg There was a definite feeling of ‘here we go again’ when Eli Manning had his duck of a pass intercepted on the first drive. But after that, Eli had probably his best game of the year in the most important game to date. He threw some of his best deep balls of the [...] Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:43:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Boneheaded_Recap_Week_11/1620050 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Boneheaded_Recap_Week_11/1620050 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Boneheaded_Recap_Week_11/1620050 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/1/1175a3da0ef790b265f943ea34bb8bb1c3268865/small/San_Diego_Chargers_31bf.jpg Eli Manning threw for 384 yards, three touchdowns and led the Giants on a game winning overtime drive yesterday afternoon at the Meadowlands. Let’s elect him New York’s athlete of the year right now. Let’s roll out the red carpet for him every time he walks in and out of Giants Stadium for the rest of his career. Let’s begin praising him as the best pig skin tosser in New York since Broadway Joe. Or…let’s just be thankful that our $100 million quarterback f... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:42:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Giants_Losing_Streak_Comes_to_an_End_8212Barely/1617362 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Giants_Losing_Streak_Comes_to_an_End_8212Barely/1617362 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Giants_Losing_Streak_Comes_to_an_End_8212Barely/1617362 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/0/6006cbb3c30e0a19748d3e6d14d90055dc5a103a/small/San_Diego_Chargers_5fed.jpg "Poor Eli" is a weekly compilation (now being brought back to life for the first time since 2008) of quotes by both the media and fans about New York Giants quarterback and 2007 Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning. Despite his recent success, negativity and doubt have followed Peyton's younger brother since the moment he was traded from the San Diego Chargers to the New York Giants on draft day of 2004. Regardless of what he does or how well he performs - even in a league that ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:18:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Poor_Eli_Week_11/1617045 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Poor_Eli_Week_11/1617045 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Poor_Eli_Week_11/1617045 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/4/74ae739a58cc6041c6a8a90fd7982975da0f6720/small/San_Diego_Chargers_87b4.jpg Finally! The Giants win a game. An ugly win none the less, but let’s take a look and discuss some of the events of the game. Let’s start off with some of the bad: The New York Giants NEED to Learn how to stop opponets on 3rd and 10 or longer You can’t blame Sheridan for this one. [...] Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:35:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Talking_Points_GiantsFalcons/1616652 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Talking_Points_GiantsFalcons/1616652 Will the real New York Giants please stand up?  Once again, The New York Giants played football like Jekyll and Hyde changing their personality half to half, quarter to quarter, and sometimes play to play. For most of the day the offense moved quite effectively.  Eli had is first 300-plus yard game at home.  Manningham and Smith once again performed on the big stage, proving to Eli they he can trust them to make the big plays down field.  Eli's over the shoulder pass ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:29:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_Win_But_Still_Need_To_Close_Out_Opponents/1615798 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_Win_But_Still_Need_To_Close_Out_Opponents/1615798 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_Win_But_Still_Need_To_Close_Out_Opponents/1615798 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/7/67c54ee189d491ac6a08ff396513cbf6611b24c5/small/San_Diego_Chargers_e861.jpg Giants quarterback Eli Manning bailed out his coaching staff with a heroic performance. Because of Manning's play, 25 completions out of 39 attempts for 384 yards and 3 touchdowns, the G-men were able to defeat the Atlanta Falcons in overtime 34-31. Bereft of a defense, running game, and placekicker, without question, this makes Manning's effort extraordinary. Let us begin with the defense. Or the fact the Giants have an ordinary one. After watching this game, the Giants defense was a... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_win_in_OT_to_edge_Falcons_34_31/1615790 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_win_in_OT_to_edge_Falcons_34_31/1615790 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_win_in_OT_to_edge_Falcons_34_31/1615790 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/7/67c54ee189d491ac6a08ff396513cbf6611b24c5/small/San_Diego_Chargers_e861.jpg 42 days since the last New York Giants win. Noah coulda got on his arc while God destroyed the world and came back off after 40 days, and still the Giants would be winless. However instead of a sixth straight loss, the Giants got a win…and a much needed one at that. Despite letting two touchdowns [...] Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:04:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Read_Giants_Hold_On_Cowboys_Squeeze_By_SNF/1614300 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Read_Giants_Hold_On_Cowboys_Squeeze_By_SNF/1614300 More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP New York Giants punter Jeff Feagles (18) celebrates with Lawrence Tynes after Tynes kicked the game-winning field goal against the Atlanta Falcons in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 34-31. Browse more photos » Here are some of the comments made by players and coaches following the New York Giants' 34-3... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:38:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Post_game_transcripts/1613828 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Post_game_transcripts/1613828 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Post_game_transcripts/1613828 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/b/cbfa099c869e16c0b4bf1ca101463465785cea21/small/NFC_Championship_New_efa7.jpg Welcome to the stretch run. I realize this probably isn’t the way you envisioned it would begin, coming off four straight losses and with Antonio Pierce in street clothes. But it is what it is and for the moment the Giants (5-4) are at least still tied for an NFC wild-card playoff berth. This is a huge game, so make sure you stick around here all day for everything you need to know about Giants-Falcons, including inactives, injuries, and other interesting things. If you’re n... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:21:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Game_Day_Falcons_5_4_at_Giants_5_4/1611176 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Game_Day_Falcons_5_4_at_Giants_5_4/1611176 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Game_Day_Falcons_5_4_at_Giants_5_4/1611176 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d8e6b70eec07d59b3c684bf194beca35639dcdf0/small/San_Diego_Chargers_a6a4.jpg The Giants defensive captain and field general will be sitting on the sidelines this Sunday after a bulging disc was found in his neck after an MRI. No. 58 Antonio Pierce could be sitting for quite some time as neck injuries are very serious and have ended players careers in the past. Pierce originally sustained a burner during the Arizona game on Oct. 25. Up until this week, Pierce had been pain-free. This week in practice, Antonio experienced an increased discomfort, so the Giant medical st... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:42:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NY_Giants_Captain_Antonio_Pierce_Out_Linebackers_of_the_Future_on_Display/1606909 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NY_Giants_Captain_Antonio_Pierce_Out_Linebackers_of_the_Future_on_Display/1606909 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NY_Giants_Captain_Antonio_Pierce_Out_Linebackers_of_the_Future_on_Display/1606909 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d8e6b70eec07d59b3c684bf194beca35639dcdf0/small/San_Diego_Chargers_a6a4.jpg Ed posted about Antonio Pierce's injury last night, and it's definitely not good news. Mike Garafalo reports a little more about Pierce's contract situation and that of replacement Chase Blackburn. Also from MG comes a preview of the game against the Falcons. Speaking of Giants' linebackers, Giants' rookie Clint Sintim is leaning on "one cool dude," aka Danny Clark. Whether that's a good thing or not I'll leave up to you. Giants legend (and my al... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:04:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/New_York_Giants_News_amp_Notes_Pierce_Contract_Situation_amp_More/1606351 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/New_York_Giants_News_amp_Notes_Pierce_Contract_Situation_amp_More/1606351 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/New_York_Giants_News_amp_Notes_Pierce_Contract_Situation_amp_More/1606351 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d8e6b70eec07d59b3c684bf194beca35639dcdf0/small/San_Diego_Chargers_a6a4.jpg Aaron Ross seems to be on track for a return to the starting lineup, but he might be returning at a different position. The former starting cornerback took some snaps with the second team defense at safety during the Giants’ practice this afternoon. Tom Coughlin said that was done more because the Giants have a shortage of numbers at that position, but Ross sounded like a player ready and willing to make the switch. “I can (play safety),” Ross said. “I don’... 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