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Could Eli Be NFL’s Highest Paid Player?
June 19, 2009 by
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This from Ralph Vacchiano of the Daily News:
Eli Manningis still in line to get one of the most lucrative contracts inNFLhistory. He is just going to have to wait a little longer than expected.
Manning and the Giants remain far apart in their negotiations on a new deal, according...
Stoney Woodsen Signs:
June 19, 2009 by
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From Profootballtalk.com
New York Giants seventh-round cornerback Stoney Woodson has agreed to a four-year, $1.8 million contract, according to a league source.
The former University of South Carolina player received a signing bonus slightly higher than $46,000.
The deal includes...
The New York Jets Have a Better OL than the Giants?
June 19, 2009 by
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Here’s an interesting article I found while searching the internet. K.C. Joyner is a stat-head who covers the National Football League. We have seen plenty of stat-heads covering baseball, but it’s a growing number for people interested in the N.F.L.
In his article Joyner...
Transcripts From Mini-Camp
June 18, 2009 by
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Here are some transcripts from the end of mini-camp, via giants.com:
Tom Coughlin
Kevin Gilbride
Bill Sheridan
DeAndre Wright Signs
June 18, 2009 by
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Sixth round pick DeAndre Wright has signed a rookie contract with the Giants, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the Daily News. He is the first rookie to sign. The deal is worth around $1.6 million for four years with escalators and incentives that could make the total value to ...
Mini-Camp Reports
June 17, 2009 by
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We have more Mini-camp reports from today, organized by beat writer:
Star Ledger- Mike Garafolo
NY Post- Paul Schwartz
Bergen Record-Vinny DiTrani
Newsday-Tom Rock
Daily News- Ralph Vacchiano
Journal News- Ernie Palladino
Inside Football-Patricia Traina
Moss Out For Rest of Mini-Camp
June 17, 2009 by
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Bad news on the injury front. Mini-Camp star Sinorice Moss is out for the rest of mini-camp with a hurt hamstring. Ralph Vacchiano has the details, along with other injury notes:
Sinorice Moss, who strained his hamstring during the final drill of Tuesday’s afternoon practice, will...
Mini-Camp Reports
June 16, 2009 by
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Mandatory Mini-Camp started today for the Giants, and, once again, perfect attendance. I’ll link to the beat writers reports, and you can enjoy them at your leisure. Quick spoiler– Mario Manningham and Sinorice Moss are the stars again.
Daily News- Ralph Vacchiano
Newsday...
Giants Enjoying the Quiet
June 16, 2009 by
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The following is taking directly from profootballtalk.com
As the New York Giants prepare to launch a full-team, mandatory minicamp Tuesday, there’s a notable change surrounding the event: an absence of distractions.
Unlike a year ago where tight end Jeremy Shockey was arguing...
Mini-Camp Begins Tomorrow
June 15, 2009 by
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Tomorrow, the Giants mandatory mini-camp begins. We should be getting a lot of reports in, so stay tuned to the blog. Mini-camps, I believe, don’t really show us anything. Until we see guys in game action, only then can we make judgment about a player. So don’t take too...
Burress, Giants Settle Grievance
June 15, 2009 by
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From NY Post:
Before they could completely rid themselves of the distraction and headache that Plaxico Burress evolved into the Giants first had to deal with a second grievance their former receiver filed against them. The Giants have come up with a settlement with Burress and now...
Report: Robbins No Guarantee To Be Ready By Training Camp
June 12, 2009 by
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This from Pro Football Weekly:
Head coach Tom Coughlin said he “offered no guarantee” that DT Fred Robbins, who had microfracture surgery this offseason, would be ready by the time training camp rolls around. That said, Coughlin indicated that Robbins has made good progress...
Coughlin Transcript
June 12, 2009 by
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Here is Tom Coughlin’s transcript from speaking to the media, after yesterday’s OTA (via giants.com)
Q: What was going on with (Aaron) Ross coming in and out?
A: “Just working in and out. He has a little sprained ankle.”
Q: Corey Webster’s hip still bothering him...
OTA Report
June 11, 2009 by
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Mike Garafolo has his OTA Report from today:
It appeared everyone was in attendance Thursday for the ninth of the Giants’ OTAs. They have one more Friday before veteran minicamp, which runs Tuesday to Thursday next week. (I think at one point recently I wrote Wed-Fri. My bad...
Cofield Didn’t Have Microfracture Knee Surgery:
June 11, 2009 by
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From Profootballtalk.com
One week after questions were raised about whether New York Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield underwent microfracture knee surgery, Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that Cofield didn’t have microfacture surgery.
Instead, it was ...
Interview With Steve Smith!
June 10, 2009 by
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Today, we have a special treat, as Giants reciever Steve Smith was kind enough to answer a few questions for GiantsGab! Remember, you can visit Steve Smith’s Facebook page here, and his Twitter page here.
1. How do you see your role this year with the departures of Plaxico Burress...
Giants’ Smith to Attend Girardi Alzheimer’s Benefit in Honor of his Grandmother
June 09, 2009 by
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Giants receiver Steve Smith will be attending Yankee manager Joe Girardi’s Alzheimer’s benefit:
Giants WR Steve Smith joins Yankees Manager Joe Girardi; former Yankees and YES Network analysts David Cone, Al Leiter and John Flaherty; 1050 ESPN Radio host and YES Network’s...
Coughlin To Visit Troops:
June 08, 2009 by
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From Ralph Vacchiano:
Danny Clark and Osi Umenyiora have already been overseas in recent years to visit U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf.
Now it’s Tom Coughlin’s turn.
The Giants coach will be part of the NFL’s inaugural USO Coaches Tour later this month, when he joins Titans...
Did Cofield Have Microfracture Knee Surgery?
June 07, 2009 by
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From ProFootballTalk.com
In the wake of New York Giants defensive lineman Fred Robbins’ disclosure that he had microfracture knee surgery before later removing the information from his blog, questions are being raised about the extent of fellow defensive tackle Barry Cofield’s...
Coughlin Speaks at OTAs
June 05, 2009 by
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Tom Coughlin spoke to the media after Friday’s OTA: (via giants.com): Q: How great is it to be practicing?
A: It is great. It is terrific to have a chance – how about the two minute drill?
Q: Your offense completed some long balls. Do you think that it is so spacious...
Friday OTA Report
June 05, 2009 by
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Mike Garafolo has his OTA report from Friday: First, the injury and attendance report from Friday’s organized team activities: DTs Fred Robbins and Barry Cofield remain out after having off-season knee surgeries. CB Corey Webster (hip) was back, but LB Michael Boley (hip...
Fred Robbins Had Microfracture Surgery
June 03, 2009 by
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This from Vinni DiTrani of the Bergen Record (and reported elsewhere as well):
DT Fred Robbins has started a blog, and in his latest entry mentioned this his off-season knee surgery was “microfracture surgery,” which can be serious at times. It’s the type of surgery...
Matt Mosley loves the New York Giants.
June 02, 2009 by
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A lot of what I have been reading around has the Giants listed as “pretenders” this season. And I think the number one reason for that is clearly the pundits’ lack of faith in the New York Giants receiving corps. I think that the Giants WR problem is grossly overstated...
Stoney Woodson Ready To Start His NFL Career:
June 02, 2009 by
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From Scout.com
As this year’s NFL draft was winding down, the Giants took a look at their list of available prospects and quickly settled on a guy who epitomized everything they were looking for in a seventh-round pick: measurables, experience, and potential.
By selecting...
Giants Hope Stable of Pass Rushers Will Make Third Downs Miserable for Opponents
June 02, 2009 by
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It’s well-documented that much of the success the New York Giants had in their 2007 Super Bowl Championship season was predicated upon rushing the passer. Conversely, the team’s failure to get to the quarterback as the 2008 season wore on is what ultimately led to their demise...
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