Thursday, November 10, 2011

Return Game could see change

The Giants could give RB Da'Rel Scott a chance to return kicks against the 49ers

By Dan Salomone - Giants.com 11/10/11

A healthy Tuck? Not quite, but close

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By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 11/10/11

Eli Manning Still Isn't Pleasing Everybody

Eli Manning Still Isn't Pleasing Everybody
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Manning falls short of making a top 50 players list

By Josh Alper - NBC New York11/10/11

Burress mum on Eli Manning's hot start

By Stefan Bondy - NY Dailynews 11/10/11

Special Teams Coordinator Tom Quinn Interview

Special Teams Coordinator Tom Quinn talks about the return game

By Giants.com 11/10/11

Coach Tom Coughlin Interview

Coach Coughlin speaks to the media Thursday.

By Giants.com 11/10/11

Giants vs. 49ers Scouting Report

Giants.com breaks down the 7-1 San Francisco 49ers offense, defense and special teams.

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 11/10/11

Giants' Hakeem Nicks doing individual drills today

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Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is doing individual drills today to test his strained hamstring, as he had hoped would be the case.By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 11/10/11

Giants likely to turn to D.J. Ware and Da'Rel Scott as kick returners

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Giants rookie Da'Rel Scott is one of the players the team is considering to return kicks on Sunday against the 49ers. Devin Thomas, who muffed a kick against New England, says he's been demoted.By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 11/10/11

NFL Week 10: The Main Key to a New York Giants Win over the San Francisco 49ers

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 25: Defensive back  Aaron Ross #31 of the New York Giants celebrates with teammates  Antrel Rolle #26, Kenny Phillips #21 and  Mathias Kiwanuka #93 after Ross intercepted a Philadelphia Eagles pass in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 25, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  The Giants defeated the Eagles 29-16. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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By Pete Schauer - Bleacher Report 11/10/11

Eli Manning and his new receivers

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David Butler II/US PresswireJake Ballard and Victor Cruz have kept the Giants' passing game on track with help from Eli Manning.
By Dan Graziano - ESPNNY.com 11/10/11

Vote for the 2011 comeback player of the year, so far

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By Mike Florio - Pro Football Talk 11/10/11

Giants Thrive on Manning’s Late-Game Poise

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Eli Manning after Ballard's catch, with 15 seconds to play.
By Dave Caldwell - NY Times 11/10/11

A Porous Run Defense Is Playing With Fire

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The Giants can expect a heavy dose of San Francisco's Frank Gore.
By Aditi Kinkhabwala - Wall Street Journal 11/10/11

Giants coach Tom Coughlin sees 49ers QB Alex Smith as an improved game manager

Tom Coughlin has noticed the growth in Alex Smith's game. Credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images
By Samuel Lam - Examiner.com 11/10/11

RB Frank Gore Interview

Gore breaks down the Giants run defense.

By Giants.com 11/10/11

49ers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh Interview

Jim Harbaugh breaks down Eli Manning and the Giants.

By Giants.com 11/10/11

Giants Defense focuses on 49ers RB Gore

The Giants defense know they have to play team defense to beat the 49ers.

By Dan Salomone - Giants.com 11/10/11

5 Reasons 2012 NFL Draft Will Be Most Exciting in Years

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By Clay Defayette - Bleacher Report 11/10/11

Giants' Hakeem Nicks takes the first step back to returning

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Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (center) runs sprints as the team goes through practice today.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 11/10/11

Keefe To The City: Giants, Jets Just Getting Started

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By Neil Keefe - CBSNewYork.com 11/10/11

For Tom Coughlin's NY Giants, NFL schedule only gets tougher in second half of season

Tom Coughlin and Giants know they have no time to celebrate their win over Patriots as they prepare to play Niners in San Francisco on Sunday. Photo by Corey Sipkin/Daily News
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Tom Coughlin and Giants know they have no time to celebrate their win over Patriots as they prepare to play Niners in San Francisco on Sunday.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 11/10/11

NY Giants’ coach Tom Coughlin has longevity in a field where that is a real rarity

Tom Coughlin is a mainstay with the New York Giants - but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t spend time on the coaching hot seat.
Tom Coughlin is a mainstay with the New York Giants - but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t spend time on the coaching hot seat.
By Tim Smith - NY Dailynews 11/10/11

NFL Power Rankings: Giants Will Keep Pulling Away from Inconsistent NFC East

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 06:  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants scrambles as Rob Ninkovich #50 of the New England Patriots defends on November 6, 2011 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 24-20.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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By Michael Dixon - Bleacher Report 11/10/11

NY Giants' Devin Thomas loses return job, D.J. Ware and Da’Rel Scott will share kick returning duties

Devin Thomas (l.) can't pull down a third-quarter pass for the Giants, who lose their first preseason game to Robert McClain (r.) and the Carolina Panthers, 20-10.
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Devin Thomas (l.) loses the job as the Giants' main kick returner.
By Ebenezer Samuel & Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 11/10/11

Heisman Watch 2011: Which Candidates Are Future NFL Stars and Which Will Bust?

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By Tom Perry - Bleacher Report 11/10/11

Giants know 6-2 start, NFC East lead do not equal a playoff bid

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Giants defensive end Dave Tollefson and free safety Antrel Rolle celebrate last Sunday's win over New England as Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walks off the field at Gillette StadiumBy Mike Vorkunov - Star Ledger 11/10/11

Giants brace for 49ers’ run game

FRANK-LY SPEAKING: Frank Gore is fifth in the NFL in rushing and is the engine that makes the Niners’ offense go. The Giants know stopping him is priority No. 1.
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FRANK-LY SPEAKING: Frank Gore is fifth in the NFL in rushing and is the engine that makes the Niners’ offense go. The Giants know stopping him is priority No. 1.
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 11/10/11

Giants’ Nicks says he’s ready for 49ers

EN ROUTE: Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks, who missed last week’s game vs. the Patriots with a sore hamstring, did not practice yesterday but hopes to play Sunday vs. the 49ers.
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EN ROUTE: Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks, who missed last week’s game vs. the Patriots with a sore hamstring, did not practice yesterday but hopes to play Sunday vs. the 49ers.
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 11/10/11

PSU scandal hits home for vet McKenzie

SAD DAY: Penn State alum Kareem McKenzie said he hopes the sexual abuse scandal does not ruin coach Joe Paterno’s legacy.
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SAD DAY: Penn State alum Kareem McKenzie said he hopes the sexual abuse scandal does not ruin coach Joe Paterno’s legacy.
By Mark Cannizzaro - NY Post 11/10/11

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