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Read: Hittin’ The Links
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Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger has an interesting story on why Danny Ware’s father (Danny Ware Sr) hasn’t seen his son play an NFL football game….until tomorrow.
Ralph Vacchiano of the nydailynews.com has a story on how the Giants replace the “heart...
Questions for the Reader/ Readers?
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1) If Kevin Gilbride leaves after the year to take the Buffalo job (or any other) and Charlie Weis is let go from Notre Dame would you want him as Big Blues offensive coordinator?
2) If the Giants were in the same spot as New England last week, with a 4th and 2, would you have [...]
Blackburn to Start
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As fellow writer Rich Resch pointed out middle linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely with a bulging disc in his neck. Chase Blackburn will start in his place, backed up by second year pro Jonathan Goff. Blackburn has not started at MLB since 2005 but has replaced Pierce in...
Antonio Pierce Out Indefinitely
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In what can only be considered bad news, Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely with a bulging disc in his neck. Mike Garafolo is reporting it.
Well this is tough to swallow. The entire defense was finally back together for exactly zero games. The excitement over the return of Aaron Ross...
Ross to Safety
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Aaron Ross took snaps at practice today with the second unit, but not at corner. Ross was playing, the much maligned, safety position. Don’t expect any moves right away but it could be coming down the stretch, especially if Aaron Rouse struggles with his newly acquired starting...
Read: Around The NFC East
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Philadelphia Eagles: Originally the first candidate to fill the void at MLB left by Stewart Bradley’s injury, LB Joe Mays looks like he’s going to get another shot to prove himself. The Eagles have had trouble all season filling the void left by Bradley and to this point...
As Healthy as Ever
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After their bye week the Giants are as healthy as they are going to get. CB Aaron Ross has practiced 4 straight days (on a limited basis) but is rearing to go. “I feel really good today, happy to be out there, so I’m excited,” Ross said. “If I’m healthy all the way up until [...]
Five Keys to Beating the Falcons
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1. Run The Ball
Last week against the Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers rushed for 185 yards on 34 carries, a 5.4 average. Their top two running backs combined for 30 carries, 174 yards and two touchdowns. Needless to say, the Atlanta Falcons can be run on, and that was the key to the [...]
Giants Catching Falcons At The Right Time
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Injuries, Schedule Have Atlanta Slumping
The Giants have lost four in a row and fans are getting nervous. Will we shape up and make the playoffs? Or will this season just continue to spiral right down the toilet?
The chances of making the playoffs seem more likely as each day passes...
Read: Eli Manning Talks to Reporters
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Coming off the bye week, the New York Giants will be going into a battle with a team that looks like it may be competing for the same playoff spot the Giants are looking to grab. The Atlanta Falcons are coming into town this Sunday, and a win for the Giants will be big, not [...]
NFC Playoff Picture: Tough Road Ahead for Giants
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With the NFC South and NFC North all but locked up, there are four remaining playoff births up for grabs in the NFC.
While divisional leaders Dallas and Arizona have the upper hand, their hard work is not nearly over. The Eagles, Packers, Falcons and Giants are all 5-4, and are right...
Sintim Gets PT
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Giants second round pick LB Clint Sintim missed much of the early year with a groin injury, and while he has been active for the last 4 games much of his playing time has been on special teams. That all changed last week when Sintim saw 11 snaps with the base defense. In those 11 [...]
Read: Around the NFC East
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Philadelphia Eagles: Veteran ‘ironman” cornerback Sheldon Brown may be in jeopardy of missing his first ever game this Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Brown hurt himself in the third quarter of last week’s game and did not play for the remainder. Only Tampa Bay...
Giants Focused On Falcons
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Here are some early media treatments of this Sunday’s Giants-Falcons matchup….
From ESPN
Antonio Pierce on Mike Francesa’s show on Monday….LISTEN
Not Playing Works Wonders.
5 days ago by
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The Giants bye week couldn’t have worked out better, but in more ways then you may think. Yes the Eagles and Cowboys losses were huge gains for the Giants but not the only ways the Gmen won this past Sunday (technically they didn’t actually win at all but allow me to speak...
NFC Power Rankings: Week 11!
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1. Saints (9-0) It’s a bit worrisome that they had to battle it out for 60 minutes to beat the lowly Rams, but they got the win. They’ve done enough to prove they are elite, and in two weeks, they’ll get another chance to prove it against the Patriots. (Last Week...
Week 10 Update: That’s Why They Play The Games
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Dallas, Philly Losses Give Giants Back Some Momentum
One of the most fun things to be during football season is a writer. It’s also one of the most frustrating.
Each week brings new circumstances, ones that seemed improbable only the week before. That is how the NFC East has...
Sunday Night Notes
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Falcons’ Loss is Giants’ Gain
The Atlanta Falcons’ 28-19 loss to the Carolina Panthers this afternoon possibly re-opened some doors for the Giants.
Next Sunday’s showdown with Atlanta at the Meadowlands is now one with enhanced playoff ramifications. Both...
Read: Around the NFC East
7 days ago by
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Philadelphia Eagles: A lot of guys on the injury report for tomorrow’s matchup between the Eagles and the Chargers. For the Birds, it looks as though they will have their starting RB back in Brian Westbrook. He is listed as probable as of now and after missing two straight games...
Bye Week Analysis: “The To Do List”
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The Giants stand at 5-4 after nine games. Four of their five victories came against some of the NFL’s worst clubs.
In their losses in New Orleans and Philadelphia, they were blown right off the field. In the home losses to Arizona and San Diego, the Giants squandered golden...
Look On The Bright Side: Six Reasons For Hope
9 days ago by
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After four straight losses, each one more painful than the last, Giants fans have a right to be pessimistic. After two blowouts and two games that they let slip through their hands, the Giants let their lead in the NFC East slip away as well. They now sit at 5-4 and are on the outside [...]
Read: A Philadelphia Fan/Writer Weighs In
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As I was perusing the Newark Star-Ledger’s NJ.com, I came across an article written by NJ.com writer David Liss. The article was titled “Things the Giants Should do on Their Week Off” and the first sentence written by Mr. Liss read:
“As a Philly fan, my delight...
Read: Eagles’ Hanson Suspended
10 days ago by
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Eagles cornerback Joselio Hanson has been suspended by the league for use of a banned substance.
The suspension stems from last year right before the NFC championship game where Hanson took a diuretic. David Cornwell, Hanson’s lawyer said that the CB simply wasn’t feeling...
Read: Aaron Ross, D.J. Johnson and a Much Needed Bye Week
10 days ago by
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With this recent four game skid the giants have encountered, we all can pretty much agree that the part of the team that has been hurting the most is the defense. Of course, one has to factor in the enormous amount of injuries the defense has dealt with, and fortunately there is some...
Video: Danny Clark in the Wheelhouse
11 days ago by
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In this clip of SNY’s the Wheelhouse, LB Danny Clark is in the building to reassure all Giant fans that they aren’t going to panic and that we shouldn’t either. Among other things. Clark talks about the communication between the defense (or lack thereof) and D-coordinator...
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