Beat reporter Mike Garafalo believes that Mario Manningham is very much in the mix to be the Giants' third receiver.
Garafalo says Super Mario has looked "very good this spring." He beat Giants LCB Aaron Ross on two deep routes during Thursday's OTA practice and might have the most vertical threat upside of any receiver on the roster.
Hakeem Nicks, on behalf of the Giants rookie class, will be throwing out the first pitch at Citi Field for the New York Mets vs. the Philadelphia Phillies tonight 6/11/09.
Matt ranks Eli Manning as the number one building block in the NFC East. Eli Manning enters the 2009 season with 98 career touchdown passes. By Matt Mosley - ESPN.com 6/11/09
"WR Mario Manningham and TE Kevin Boss had nice 1-on-1 passing sessions. Manningham reached behind him and turn for a pair of catches." --MG 10:53am
"LB Michael Boley (hamstring) and WR David Tyree (leg) both practicing today." --MG 10:53am "Check that - Boley was a hip flexor, not hammy." --MG 11:07am
"Looked like CB Aaron Ross was getting a tape job on his foot but now it appears he's been pulled out for the day." --MG 11:12am
"Also looks like CB Corey Webster is out with a hip flexor. He said last week it's a minor deal." --MG 11:27am
"Wow. Practice over already. What a cupcake that Tom Coughlin is toward his players." --MG 11:29am
Can Hakeem Nicks capably replace Plaxico Burress as the team's top receiver?...Can Bill Sheridan keep the defense playing at a high level like his predecessor, Steve Spagnuolo?...These questions answered and more, inside. By Adam Caplan - Senior NFL Reporter 6/10/09