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Pierce out "indefinitely" with bulging disc

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Antonio Pierce, the Giants’ defensive leader, was “shocked” by the news he got from doctors this afternoon: That he will be be “out” of this Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons and will be sidelined indefinitely due to a bulging disc in his...
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Ross' return could come at safety

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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...
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Third time is a charm for Ross

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In his third attempt to come back from this thrice-injured hamstring, Giants defensive back Aaron Ross has managed to practice for three straight days. He was out on the field this afternoon working with the second-team defense during the small portion of practice open to the media...
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T.C.: 'Good to have everybody out there'

Just got back in from the locker room. Coach Tom Coughlin talked about having everybody on the practice field. “It felt pretty good to have everybody out there working,” Coughlin said. “That was a good sign. We have enough room on the field to accommodate that...
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All looks well on the injury front

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Hey everybody, filling in for Ralph today. All the Giants were on the field today for practice. CB Aaron Ross was out there and RB Ahmad Bradshaw scrapped the boot too and switched up his normal schedule and practiced today. I’ll update you later when coach Tom Coughlin meets...
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"Bitter" Boley out for win, not revenge

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Michael Boley was “bitter”. He had no problem admitting that today. The way things ended for him in Atlanta left a terrible taste in his mouth. But it’s been nine months, the Giants have lost four straight games, and he’s missed most of his Giants career...
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Atlanta's Turner: Don't count me out

Injured Falcons running back Michael Turner hasn’t been ruled “out” of Sunday’s game against the Giants. And apparently he might not be. Turner told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that “I’m going to take a couple of days” before making...
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Fantasy Football Live Chat: Friday @ 2 p.m.

Hey, Ohm here. I’ll be hosting another Fantasy Football Live Chat this Friday at 2 p.m. As we always do, we’ll open the floor a half-hour early - at 1:30 - for you to start submitting your questions and comments. see you then! Fantasy Football Live Chat
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Ross still on track for season debut

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Cornerback Aaron Ross is practicing again and it’s starting to sound like he’s going to make his season debut on Sunday afternoon. The thrice-injured former starter is participating in his third consecutive practice, though he is expected to be limited. If his hurtin...
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Giants losing at the Pro Bowl polls

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The Giants sent seven players to the Pro Bowl last season. But it doesn’t seem likely they’ll be able to duplicate that feat this year. In fact, in the first round of fan voting released today by the NFL, only one Giants player leads in the balloting at his position...
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Live Chat; Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

After a successful bye week, it’s time for the G-Men to - gasp - take the field again on Sunday against the Falcons. We’ll address all your comments and concerns Tuesday (tomorrow) at 12:30. Stop in at noon to start submitting questions. Blue Screen Live Chat
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Giants win big on bye week

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Maybe the Giants should take every weekend off. The struggling defending NFC East champions had what had to be their best weekend of the year while they were away on their mini-vacations. They may not have won, but they were able to avoid the carnage that ripped through the NFC...
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Reese at peace as panic swirls

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There isn’t a hint of panic in Jerry Reese’s voice or demeanor when he discussed the current state of his Giants. He doesn’t sound like he’s even the least bit worried either. Four straight losses may have the fans and media in a state of panic. But the Giants...
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Weddle appeals fine on Boss hit

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Chargers safety Eric Weddle is appealing the $7,500 fine he received from the league on Friday for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Giants tight end Kevin Boss. Weddle’s agent, David Canter, told ProFootballTalk.com that he and Weddle have already filed an appeal with the NFL...
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Another safety fined for hitting Boss

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For the second time in three weeks, hitting Kevin Boss has proven costly. The NFL announced today that it has slapped Chargers safety Eric Weddle with a $7,500 fine for an ugly, helmet-to-helmet hit on the Giants tight end - - ugly, but still not hard enough to separate Boss from...
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A few words from the Giants assistants

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Once every season the Giants’ assistant coaches come up out of their offices and check to see whether they can see their shadows … and they get to talk to the media while they’re out. It’s always the most informative day of the year, because the most honest and...
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Coughlin: 'I'm responsible; Blame me'

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Tom Coughlin came out firing this afternoon, warning the media and fans to get off his players’ backs and get off his coaches’ backs. If you want to blame someone, blame him. “I thought it was perfectly clear, but let me express it so no longer does anyone else...
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Ross returns to practice (really)

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Aaron Ross has finally made his long-awaited return to the field. The thrice-injured cornerback was out on the practice field with his teammates today for the first time since Sept. 30 when he injured his hamstring for the third time since August. It’s the first step towards...
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Spags still believes in Sheridan

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Steve Spagnuolo still has faith that his former assistant, Bill Sheridan, is the right man to run the Giants’ defense. That’s what Spagnuolo, the former Giants defensive coordinator and current head coach of the Rams, told me and Jim Miller on Sirius NFL Radio’...
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Wrist injury KOs Wilkinson

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Linebacker Gerris Wilkinson dislocated his right wrist during the Giants’ 21-20 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, and his season may be over. According to the Giants, Wilkinson underwent surgery this morning to repair the dislocation at the Hopsital for Special Surgery...
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Losing streak hasn't hurt Giant confidence

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Last week Justin Tuck wondered whether the Giants have been suffering a little bit of a crisis of confidence. Well, I don’t think that’s really a problem anymore. “I think we still have the utmost confidence in ourselves,” defensive end Osi Umenyiora said...
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Coughlin tells Giants hope is alive

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The Giants’ season has fallen apart in the last month, but according to Tom Coughlin all is not lost. The coach said today that he saw some positive signs in the Giants’ heart-breaking, 21-20 loss to San Diego yesterday. And he remains firmly convinced that there’...
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Game Day: Chargers (4-3) at Giants (5-3)

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Do you get the feeling that there’s a big game going on at Giants Stadium today? Must be because there’s “a sense of urgency” (Justin Tuck) for this “Super Bowl” (Antonio Pierce) of a game, which is really a “one-game season” (Tom...
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For the Giants, the bye can't come soon enough

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THE GAME: San Diego Chargers (4-3) at Giants (5-3), CBS, 4:15 p.m. WHAT IT MEANS: Now that the Yankees are no longer distracting the New York area, the focus turns to what a mess the football teams have become. This may not literally be a “one-game season” as Tom Coughlin...
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Brown "had a feeling" change was coming

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This was one play that C.C. Brown read perfectly. The Giants’ much-maligned safety said he had a feeling Tom Coughlin was pondering a switch in the starting lineup. He knew it from the moment the Giants’ 40-17 loss in Philadelphia was over. “I mean, I pretty...
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