Sunday, February 28, 2010

Alabama's Rolando McClain is at head of linebacker class at NFL Combine

Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain will have the Giants sweating it out on draft day.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/28/10

NY Giants general manager sees possible 'transition time' for offensive line

The Giants' starting offensive line, which has been together as currently constructed since 2007, could be shuffled soon, according to general manager Jerry Reese.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/27/10

NY Giants general manager Jerry Reese says the team is prepared to spend in free agency

Giants general manager Jerry Reese says there are "some holes we need to fill defensively."
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/27/10

N.Y. Bowl a way cool idea

By Mike Vaccaro - NY Post 2/28/10

Could be 'over' time for current OT rules

By Bart Hubbuch - NY Post 2/28/10

Friday, February 26, 2010

Odds and ends from NY Giants coach Tom Coughlin's scouting-combine press conference

Giants coach Tom Coughlin addressed plenty of topics during his sessions with the media Friday at the NFL scouting combine.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/26/10

NY Giants coach Tom Coughlin confident new quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan will do well

Mike Sullivan, the Giants' wide receivers coach the past six seasons, is now the team's quarterbacks coach.By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/26/10

NY Giants coach Tom Coughlin on defensive end Osi Umenyiora's desire to be a starter again: 'Earn it'

Giants coach Tom Coughlin said he met with defensive end Osi Umenyiora recently and told the two-time Pro Bowl selection the team's "expectations" for him are high.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/26/10

NY Giants do not extend tender to cornerback Kevin Dockery

Cornerback Kevin Dockery was not extended a tender as a restricted free agent, meaning his time with the Giants is over after four seasons in East Rutherford.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/26/10

Get ready for a New York Super Bowl

By Mike Florio - ProFootballTalk.com 2/26/10

Giants tender 11 offers

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 2/26/10

Disgruntled Osi Umenyiora meets with NY Giants general manager to discuss future

New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora sits on the bench as his team is blown out by the Carolina Panthers, 41-9, in the final Giants game at Giants Stadium.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/26/10

Thursday, February 25, 2010

SI's Don Banks 2010 NFL Mock Draft 2.0

By Don Banks - SI.com 2/25/10

Offensive tackle Guy Whimper offered fourth-round tender from NY Giants

 
Left tackle Guy Whimper (79) opens up a running lane for teammate Brandon Jacobs.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/25/10

Former Eagles star Westbrook open to joining Giants

By Justin Terranova - NY Post 2/24/10

Linebacker Gerris Wilkinson receives third-round tender from NY Giants

 
Giants linebacker Gerris Wilkinson will receive a salary of $1.176 million if he signs the tender and makes the final roster.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/24/10

Giants in position to pick off Sharper

 
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 2/25/10

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Combine invite not essential

 
By Len Pasquarelli - ESPN.com 2/23/10

Defensive end Dave Tollefson informed he will receive restricted free agent tender from NY Giants

 
Defensive end Dave Tollefson will be tendered a restricted free agent contract from the Giants.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/24/10

Man in the middle

 
DT Jay Alford estimates that his strength and conditioning are currently "75-80 percent" of their pre-injury levels and will continue to improve throughout the offseason. 
By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 2/24/10

Darren Sharper Not Franchised: Should Giants Inquire About Safety Net?

 
By Michael Glidden - BleacherReport.com 2/24/10

2010 NFL Mock Draft, Version 7.0 (Pre-Combine)

By Jeff Risdon - RealGM.com 2/24/10

Giant Kenny Phillips eyes May return

 
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 2/24/10

Chargers release Tomlinson, could look to Jets or Giants for replacement

 
By NY Post 2/23/10

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Timex greets Giants

 
Nearly fifty tri-athletes that are part of the Timex family, and proudly represent the Timex brand visited the Timex Performance Center over the weekend and got to see how a NFL player trains throughout the year.
By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 2/22/10

Monday, February 22, 2010

Offensive Quality Coach added

 
Tom Coughlin today filled the final opening on his coaching staff with the announcement that the Giants have hired Kevin Gilbride, Jr. as their new offensive quality control coach.
By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 2/22/10

Eli Manning passes up big $$ from ailing St. Vincent's



WING MAN: Eli and Abby Manning unveil the wing named for them last year at St. Vincent's Hospital (right).
By Carl Campanile - NY Post 2/22/10

Will Cardinals cut Pro Bowl FS Antrel Rolle? (Could he be a top target for the GMEN?)

 
By Die Hard - InReeseWeTrust.com 2/22/10 
This could become a very interesting development for the New York Giants this offseason.  Antrel Rolle was drafted 8th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals to become their shutdown corner.  Unfortunately, that idea never came to fruition but in 2008, Rolle found a very steady position for himself at Free Safety.  Over the past 3 seasons, Rolle has totaled 10 interceptions and was even used at Quaterback on occasion last season in wildcat formations.  Known as a heavy hitter and ballhawk, Antrel Rolle has created a nice niche for himself at Free Safety, which happens to be a glaring hole for the New York Giants.  With Kenny Phillips coming back from injury, where no one really knows if he will get back to 100% and having no other legit starter at free safety, Rolle seems like the perfect fit for the Giants.  If Phillips is healthy and that is a big if, pairing two former Miami Hurricanes in the secondary could prove to become a lethal combination for the Giants.  Over the past many years with the drafting of Jeremy Shockey, William Joseph, and Kenny Phillips, the Giants aren't afraid to take a chance of the unbelievable talent coming out of the U.  Not only are Phillips and Rolle great friends, but both have the smarts to play either safety position.  I think he would be a tremendous addition to the Giants secondary next season and hopefully the Giants coaching staff agrees.

Getting primed for free agency in '10

 
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 2/22/10

Cardinals expected to release Antrel Rolle: Instantly moves to the top of the list for the Giants

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Defensive tackle Barry Cofield says 'odds are' he'll play for NY Giants in 2010

Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield is one of the players around the league whose status in free agency depends on whether or not a new CBA is finalized before March 5.
By Jenny Vrentas - Star Ledger 2/21/10

Saturday, February 20, 2010

NY Giants taking a cue from endurance sports to improve offseason training

Right guard Chris Snee works out in the Giants' weight room Friday, alongside one of the endurance athletes on the 2010 Timex Multisport Team.
By Jenny Vrentas - Star Ledger 2/20/10

Dansby a Giant option

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 2/20/10

Friday, February 19, 2010

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Should the Giants put Kiwanuka and/or Bradshaw on the Trade Block?


By Die Hard Fan - InReeseWeTrust.com 2/18/10

Is it worth it for the Giants to trade either Ahmad Bradshaw and/or Matthias Kiwanuka, being that they are in their contract years and could net high draft picks in return to help give depth to the Giants Linebackers and Secondary.  
I know it isn't the Giants way to make a move such as this but looking towards the future, the Giants will not give Bradshaw a big contract extension that he will want with Jacobs still in the fold. I don't think the Giants can afford to do the same with Kiwanuka if they still plan on having him be a rotational backup behind Tuck and Osi. I think they would be better served to help build more depth for the Defense by trading both of them. We also cannot forget Rookie RB, Andre Brown is coming back from a season long injury and will be 100% ready to go to take carries away from Bradshaw immediately. What do you guys think?

Mock draft 2.0: Top overall pick could come down to McCoy, Suh

By Bucky Brooks - NFL.com 2/18/10

Giants A Possible Landing Spot For Antonio Cromartie

 
By Giants Outsider 2/18/10

NY Giants linebacker Jonathan Goff prepares for career off the field, without speculating what's next on the field

 
Giants linebacker Jonathan Goff finished last season as the starter at middle linebacker after the newly released Antonio Pierce was placed on injured reserve, but isn't certain what his role on the team will be moving forward.
By Jenny Vrentas - Star Ledger 2/17/10

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Free agent kicker Nick Folk to try out for NY Giants, report says

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Kicker Nick Folk, who struggled last season with the Cowboys and was eventually cut, will try out for the Giants.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 2/17/10

Ex-Cowboy Folk to tryout for Giants

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 2/17/10

Clausen's jump shifts the mock

By Mel Kiper - ESPN.com 2/17/10

Draft Watch: NFC East

LB Karlos Dansby (Stephen Dunn/Getty)
By Matt Mosley - ESPN.com 2/17/10

Steve Smith the Giant could be looking for a giant payday

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By Mike Florio - ProFootballTalk.com 2/17/10

GET TO KNOW - LB CHASE BLACKBURN

Chase Blackburn is the Giants' special teams ace and linebacker from the University of Akron. He was relatively unknown when he joined the team as a rookie free agent a month before training camp began in 2005. Michael Eisen sat down with Blackburn to discuss his rise to the NFL.
By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 2/17/10

2010 NFL Draft: New York Giants' Team Needs

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 27:  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants stands on the field  against the Carolina Panthers at Giants Stadium on December 27, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
By Kevin Roberts - BleacherReport.com 2/17/10

George Wilson to the New York Giants: Is He Part of a Big Blue Fix?

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 9: George Wilson #37 of the Buffalo Bills carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins on December 9, 2007 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
By Kyle Langan - BleacherReport.com 2/17/10

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