Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Giants face another 3-4 defense before opening season against 4-3 teams

Eli Manning and the Giants face another 3-4 defensive front on Thursday against the New England Patriots.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/31/10

Victor Cruz not ready to celebrate ... yet

Giants WR, Victor Cruz
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/31/10

Eli Manning Interview on ESPN1050 w/ Michael Kay 8/30/10

GIANTS MAKE ROSTER MOVES

Giants placed WR, Sinorice Moss and QB Jim Sorgi on IR today ending their respective seasons
By Michael Eisen - Giants.com

The New York Giants Are a Mess at Middle Linebacker

By Benjamin Klein - Bleacher Report 8/31/10

With Domenik Hixon out, returner role still question mark for Giants

The Giants' Andre Brown, being pursued by the Jets' Drew Coleman and James Ihedigbo during preseason action earlier this month, is an option at kick returner.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/31/10

With both 'wings' working, Giants' Justin Tuck putting shoulder injury behind him

The Giants' Justin Tuck sacks Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco Saturday night during preseason action.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/30/10

Giants running short on time to get in regular-season mode

NO DEFENSE: As Giants defensive backs Antrel Rolle (left) and Corey Webster (middle) watch, Ravens tight end Todd Heap celebrates after catching one of Baltimore's three touchdown passes in Saturday's 24-10 Big Blue defeat.
By Brian Lewis - NY Post 8/31/10

Aching Sorgi not clear-cut to make Giants

Former Wisconsin QB, Jim Sorgi
By Brian Lewis - NY Post 8/31/10

Horror show against Ravens can't scare embattled New York Giants defense

Giants cornerback Aaron Ross
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/31/10

Monday, August 30, 2010

Tim Hasselbeck: Giants not ready for Regular Season

New York Giants look to recover after consecutive late-season collapses

By Mark Maske - Washington Post 8/30/10

Giants not fazed by poor showing

Justin Tuck
Justin Tuck was one of the few Giants who played well against the Ravens in Saturday night's loss.
By Ohm Youngmisuk - ESPNNY.com 8/30/10

Final Dress Rehearsal

Giants Linebacker, Keith Bulluck
By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 8/30/10

Barden works his way back onto field

Giants WR, Ramses Barden 
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/30/10

New Coordinator Has the Tools to Re-Fewell Giants' Defense

New York Giants Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell
By John Borgolini - Bleacher Report 8/30/10

Giants' Jim Sorgi says progress with his injured shoulder has been 'very slow'

Giants quarterback Jim Sorgi says he hasn't picked his arm up over his head since suffering a shoulder injury in the preseason opener against the Jets.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/30/10

It's beginning to feel like deja Blue: 2010 Giants look much like 2009's underachievers

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/30/10

Giants says defensive follies are in past

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/30/10

Giants Bulluck, Phillips 'kneed' more time to shake off rust

Giants LB, Keith Bulluck
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/30/10

Tough assignment for Ryan, Coughlin

Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin
By Steve Serby - NY Post 8/30/10

Andrews a Giant fraud

New York Giants OG, Shawn Andrews
By Tom Mahon - Philadelphia Dailynews 8/30/10

Injured shoulder may sack Giants veteran backup quarterback Jim Sorgi

Giants quarterback Jim Sorgi throws a pass against the Jets during a preseason game earlier this month.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/30/10

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Upon Further Review

New York Giants Head Coach, Tom Coughlin
By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 8/29/10

WR Sinorice Moss to receive a second opinion, QB Jim Sorgi to miss more practice

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Giants wide receiver Sinorice Moss is undergoing a second opinion on a bothersome groin injury.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/29/10

One game into his Giants career, Shawn Andrews feels he's 'home'

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Giants offensive lineman Shawn Andrews said he will be at the team's facility Sunday on the players' day off so he can get extra work learning the team's playbook.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/29/10

Giants Zak DeOssie makes transition to full time long snapper

Giants player Zak DeOssie (Faytok)
Zak DeOssie (51) used to love running downfield on kickoffs, but as a full-time long snapper, he doesn't get to do that anymore.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/29/10

Giants vs. Ravens: Three position battles to track

Giants Justin Tuck sacking Baltimore's Joe Flacco (wire)
Defensive end was not a problem for the Giants Saturday: Justin Tuck (91) had two sacks of Joe Flacco.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/29/10

Keith Bulluck plays before Clint Sintim in base defense, but still might not be starter

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Linebacker Keith Bulluck played outside linebacker in the Giants' base defense, but there remains intrigue about who will play with the first team.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/29/10

Giants fall to Ravens, 24-10

New York Giants RB, Brandon Jacobs
By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 8/28/10

Nothing goes right for Giants in loss to Ravens

Nothing goes right for Giants in loss to Ravens
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/29/10

Big Blue better get things going by opener

FLATTENED: Eli Manning gets sacked by Ravens' cornerback Chris Carr in the second quarter of the Giants' 24-10 loss in Baltimore last night. Reuters
FLATTENED: Eli Manning gets sacked by Ravens' cornerback Chris Carr in the second quarter of the Giants' 24-10 loss in Baltimore last night.
By Steve Serby - NY Post 8/29/10

Short-yardage woes not long gone

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/29/10

New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle disagrees with NFL officials' enforcement of personal fouls

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco loads up for a pass as New York Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield bears down into the backfield.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/29/10

Tom Coughlin's team has issues to settle ahead of final preseason game

Giants need jolt before season starts

Justin Tuck
Justin Tuck was one of the few Giants who played well against the Ravens in Saturday night's loss.
By Ohm Youngmisuk - ESPNNY.com 8/29/10

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Key Giants return -- but Shaun's gone

David Diehl, Shaun O'Hara and Eli Manning
Eli Manning (10) is back in action, but Shaun O'Hara (60) could miss the rest of the preseason.
By Ohm Youngmisuk - ESPNNY.com 8/28/10


Hakeem Nicks or Michael Crabtree: Which Sophomore is Top of the Class?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 06:  Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants makes a 21-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against Terence Newman #41 of the Dallas Cowboys at Giants Stadium on December 6, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 31-24.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Giants WR, Hakeem Nicks
By Benjamin C. Klein - Bleacher Report 8/28/10

Unsettled Giants fly into Baltimore

Unsettled Giants fly into Baltimore
Giants QB, Eli Manning
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/28/10

Minus Sorgi, do the Rhett thing

Giants QB, Rhett Bomar
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/28/10

Giants' Hakeem Nicks and Steelers' Ike Taylor each fined $10,000 for fighting in preseason game

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Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor were each fined $10,000 for fighting on the fourth play of last week's preseason game.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/28/10

Move to outside linebacker working out well for Giants' Adrian Tracy

Adrian Tracy Giants preseason
Giants linebacker Adrian Tracy reacts after a tackle in the loss to the Steelers last week.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/27/10

Giants receivers no longer subject of scrutiny

Steve Smith Giants Steelers preseason
Giants wide receiver Steve Smith avoids a tackle by Steelers safety Troy Polamalu for a first down during a preseason game.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/28/10

Ready when needed

Giants QB, Dom Randolph
By Dan Salomone - Giants.com 8/28/10

Tom Coughlin frustrated by questions of New York Giants injuries, but truth hurts as Ravens host

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin states the obvious - that he would much rather discuss his team on the field than the rash of injuries plaguing several starters.
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin states the obvious - that he would much rather discuss his team on the field than the rash of injuries plaguing several starters.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/28/10

Friday, August 27, 2010

Giants Blog: Giants-Ravens Preview

(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
By Paul Dottino - WFAN.com 8/27/10

Breaking Down The Big Blue Wall: Evaluating the Giants' Offensive Line

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By Benjamin C. Klein - Bleacher Report 8/27/10

New York Giant Battle Lines: Key Matchups for Preseason Week Three

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 21:  (R-L) Terrell Thomas #24 of the New York Giants and Osi Umenyiora #72 celebrate after Thomas scored on an interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter against  the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on December 21, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
By Tom Lianos - Bleacher Report 8/27/10

Giants' O'Hara has cast on ankle

Giants Center, Shaun O'Hara
By Brian Lewis - NY Post 8/27/10

Injury a Giant issue for Moss

Giants WR, Sinorice Moss
By Brian Lewis - NY Post 8/27/10

New York Giants third-string QB Rhett Bomar closing gap on backup Jim Sorgi, Tom Coughlin indicates

Rhett Bomar Rhett Bomar #5 of the New York Giants works out at rookie camp on May 9, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rhett Bomar
Giants QB, Rhett Bomar
By Ebenezer Samuel - NY Dailynews 8/27/10

Hope springs eternal at Jefferson football media day

The Jefferson football team and cheerleaders posed for a team picture, but it’s hard to keep everyone focused and looking straight ahead all at once.
The Jefferson football team and cheerleaders posed for a team picture, but it’s hard to keep everyone focused and looking straight ahead all at once.
By Jim Hague - North Jersey 8/27/10

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