Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Giants beat writers Mike Garafolo and Zach Berman discuss the Giants as players arrive at camp

Ready to Rebound

An internal clock ticks within each football player. Wound over the years, the body synchronizes to a set schedule leading up to the season’s first game.

By Dan Salomone - Giants.com 7/27/11

Giants DE Justin Tuck lobbies for Plaxico Burress, Osi Umenyiora

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Justin Tuck sounded off on a variety of issues.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 7/27/11

Giants Extend Coughlin's Contract

Tom Coughlin, who has coached the Giants to a Super Bowl victory, two NFC East titles and four playoff berths, has signed a contract extension through the 2012 season, the team announced today.

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 7/27/11

Izzo named Assistant Special Teams Coach

Larry Izzo, one of the most acclaimed special teams players in NFL history, has joined the Giants as their assistant special teams coach.

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 7/27/11

Giants.com Hurry-up Mode

Eli Manning and Justin Tuck refrained from making predictions today but said the Giants have a lot of work to do in a short time period now that the NFL’s labor dispute has ended.

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 7/27/11

Eli Manning tight-lipped amid big changes for Giants

Eli Manning gets ready to throw the ball during an unofficial practice at Hoboken High School football field. Wednesday, May 11, 2011.
Eli Manning gets ready to throw the ball during an unofficial practice at Hoboken High School football field. Wednesday, May 11, 2011.
By Jeff Roberts - North Jersey 7/27/11

Dottino: Giants Extend Tom Coughlin And Will Meet With Plaxico Burress

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning speaks to the media at the team's NFL football practice facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning speaks to the media at the team’s NFL football practice facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J.
By Paul Dottino - WFAN.com 7/27/11

Plaxico Burress to Giants, Steelers?

By Chris Mortenson - ESPN.com 7/27/11

Tuck believes Plax return is not a 'reach'

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 7/27/11

Giants QB Eli Manning offers no opinion on Plaxico Burress

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By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 7/27/11

Source: Ahmad Bradshaw gets offer

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Ahmad Bradshaw has received a contract offer from the Giants. 
By Ohm Youngmisuk - ESPNNY.com 7/27/11

Source: David Baas, Giants agree

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By Ohm Youngmisuk - ESPNNY.com 7/27/11

Giants didn't let Barry Cofield leave without a fight, agent says

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Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield was pleased with the Giants' efforts to re-sign him, even though the Redskins' offer he accepted was more lucrative.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 7/27/11

Giants ask running back Brandon Jacobs to restructure his contract

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Giants running back Brandon Jacobs is open to the possibility of a restructuring of his contract.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 7/27/11

Giants' meeting with Plaxico Burress can't happen until Friday at earliest

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The meeting between free-agent wide receiver and the Giants, which both sides hoped would happen today, is off because NFL rules prevent such a sit-down before Friday.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 7/27/11

Jacobs may stay for less money

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By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 7/27/11

Burress, Giants show mutual interest in second chance

CATCHING UP: Plaxico Burress, despite his apparent displeasure with coach Tom Coughlin, is seriously considering coming back to Big Blue and wants to meet with Coughlin to discuss the possibility.
CATCHING UP: Plaxico Burress, despite his apparent displeasure with coach Tom Coughlin, is seriously considering coming back to Big Blue and wants to meet with Coughlin to discuss the possibility.
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 7/27/11

Cancer survivor Herzlich never gave up on NFL dream

By Steve Serby - NY Post 7/27/11

Umenyiora drama awaits Giants

Osi Umenyiora
By Paul Schwartz & Steve Serby - NY Post 7/27/11

NFL secondary market ticket prices up, including for New York Giants and Jets, despite lockout

New York Giants and Jets fans will be back at the Meadowlands this fall after the NFL players and owners agree on a new collective bargaining agreement to end the lockout.
New York Giants and Jets fans will be back at the Meadowlands this fall after the NFL players and owners agree on a new collective bargaining agreement to end the lockout.
By Seth Walder - NY Dailynews 7/27/11

New York Giants: 4 Biggest in-House Questions They Must Address Post-Lockout

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 19:  Tom Coughlin, Head Coach of the New York Giants looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game on December 19, 2010 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Im
By Jeff Shull - Bleacher Report 7/27/11

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