Giants' hole at middle linebacker still there as team drafts DT Linval Joseph, S Chad Jones

The Giants picked LSU product Chad Jones in the third round.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 4/23/10

DT Linval Joseph Conference Call

By Giants.com 4/23/10

3rd Round: Giants add Safety Jones

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 4/23/10

3rd Round Draft Pick, Chad Jones Bio

By Giants.com 4/23/10

Front Office on DT Linval Joseph

By Giants.com 4/23/10

2nd Round: Giants add DT Joseph

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 4/23/10

Ready to learn

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 4/23/10

With the 76th Pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select Chad Jones, SS LSU

Osi Umenyiora to return to offseason workouts next week

Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora said he will be back in East Rutherford next week for Giants offseason workouts after a heading back to Atlanta earlier this week.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 4/23/10

Osi won't cause any Giant disruption

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 4/23/10

Pierre-Paul: Who are you calling raw?

By Ohm Youngmisuk - ESPNNY.com 4/23/10

Giants go D-line again with Joseph

By Ohm Youngmisuk - ESPNNY.com 4/23/10

With the 46th Pick in the 2nd Round of the 2010 NFL Draft, the New York Giants Select Linval Joseph, DT East Carolina

Day 2: Giants on lookout for linebacker

By Ohm Youngmisuk - ESPNNY.com 4/23/10

InReeseWeTrust.com Exclusive Interview with Stonybrook RB & NFL Draft Prospect, Conte Cuttino

By InReeseWeTrust.com 4/23/10

1. At what point in your collegiate career did the NFL become a true possibility?

The NFL has always been in my sight, since I first began playing ball as a kid. I guess you can say the confirmation that I have the skills and ability to be an NFL player came my freshman year of college. I had success early on, and began starting games the middle of my freshman year. It did not take long for me to know that I had the ability to succeed at the higher level. 

2. What running backs did you idolize growing up? 

OJ Simpson, Walter Peyton, Barry Sanders. Those were some of the guys I watched as a little kid and their highlight tapes, and I took a little bit of all their talents and combined it into my own running style. 

3. What was it like growing up in a household with two correctional officers as parents?

Very strict. It helped me to be very disciplined, and prepared me for the scrutiny and criticism from coaches. 

4. What is your story behind attending Stonybrook?  Did you have other offers elsewhere?  Was Stonybrook your first choice?  

I really wanted to go to a school down south, somewhere warmer and well known. Originally, I had verbally committed to James Madison University, but they withdrew from signing me because they ended up getting a different, unexpected recruit. That's when Stony Brook came into the picture. Stony Brook sold me on the fact that I would be able to play immediately my freshman year, and their growing football program

5. Were you always a running back in high school?  

Yes. I played some corner and safety, but mostly running back. I ran track and did the hurdles during the offseason. 

6. Did you ever think in your wildest dreams, that you would break Stonybrook’s all time rushing record?  

Absolutely. I always dream big and stay focused. 

7. As a young player with potential to go into the NFL, what is your reaction to the suspension of Ben Roethlisberger?  

“With great power comes great responsibility.” Ben Roethlisberger is in a position to influence other people’s lives, either directly or indirectly, and any athlete should handle himself appropriately. 

8. If you had competed at a higher level in college, do you feel like you would be considered one of the elite running backs in NCAA along with Toby Gerhart and Mark Ingram? 

I definitely believe so. My pro day numbers show that I am among the elite running backs in this year’s draft and I have the abilities to compete on a higher level. If you compare my pro day results to the running backs from the NFL combine, this is how I match up: 

4th in the 40-yard dash (4.45)

T-2nd in Vertical Jump (40.5”)

1st in Broad Jump (10.7’)

1st in 3-cone drill (6.33)

1st in 20-yard shuttle (4.05)

Coming from a D1AA program, I’ve had to do everything that much better and have numbers that are impressive enough to interest scouts.  I’ve kept a clean background history and have been a great collegiate athlete at Stony Brook University (I have a 2.9 GPA). I pray that the scouts can see past the school I come from and recognize my honest talent. 

9.  What would be the first thing that you buy after signing your first professional contract? 

A new wardrobe. 

10. Tell me something about yourself that you would like people to know.  

That I am a dedicated, driven, talented athlete that bleeds this sport and is willing to learn any and everything to better my game and give my best to my team. My desire to play in the NFL and succeed in it is very strong. I am a player that plays with a chip on his shoulder and always is out to show up the competition. I am a blue collar player that gets the job done no matter what.




For more information on Conte Cuttino, go to www.ConteCuttino.com

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The Amazing Jason Pierre-Paul

By New York Times 4/23/10

Preview of Giants' second-day picks in 2010 NFL Draft

Former Penn State linebacker Sean Lee could be a target for the Giants during the second day of the NFL Draft.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 4/23/10

Looking for a MLB? Try Round 2

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 4/23/10

Die Hard's Analysis of New York Giants 1st Round Pick: Jason Pierre-Paul

By Die Hard - InReeseWeTrust.com 4/23/10

After Rolando McClain and CJ Spiller were off the board, the Giants definitely were going to go for BPA (Best Player Available).  Ernie Accorsi is definitely smiling as the Giants selected Jason Pierre-Paul.  His philosophy of "you can never have too many Defensive Ends," seems to be a mantra for the New York Giants every few years.  The Giants who were devastated by injuries last season, believe that depth at Defensive End is more important than any other position on defense.  Jason Pierre-Paul is a very raw prospect but has a lot of intangibles.  Playing only one full season at South Florida, scouts could see that he is an athletic freak but needs to learn the ropes.  He will probably start out for the Giants as a situational pass rusher on passing downs.  Justin Tuck will bring him under his wing to teach him to be a two-way player.  That is my hope!  Taking a Defensive End at 15 when management says that Osi will be a member of the Giants next year does confuse me a bit.  When you take a player at 15th overall in the first round, I think that player needs to come in and start right away.  Not only is Pierre-Paul not going to start, but he isn't even going to be a backup.  He is a backup to a backup.  That is my only issue with this pick.  I completely agree with Jerry Reese, that the sky is the limit for Pierre-Paul and that he might indeed have the highest ceiling out of any player in the 2010 NFL Draft.  We will just ave to wait and see if Pierre-Paul turns into a defensive force for the New York Giants. 

Out of nowhere: Just watch, Pierre-Paul bound for stardom

Pierre-Paul's freaky athleticism draws Jevon Kearse comparisons.

By Pete Prisco - CBS Sports 4/23/10

Audio of the New York Giants selecting Jason Pierre-Paul with the 15th Pick in the 2010 NFL Draft

Rolling the Dice

By Paul Dottino - WFAN.com 4/23/10

LT on Giants: Get LBs, attack on D

Lawrence Taylor (right), shown with Deion Sanders, wants to see a more aggressive Giants defense.

By Ian O'Connor - ESPNNY.com 4/23/10

Giants brass comments on first-round draft pick Jason Pierre-Paul

Giants general manager Jerry Reese compared defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, the team's first-round pick, to the Titans' Jevon Kearse.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 4/23/10

Osi Umenyiora believed the Giants' drafting Jason Pierre-Paul was a sign he would be traded

Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora was like most observers on Thursday night. He believed the Giants' drafting Jason Pierre-Paul was a sign he was about to be traded.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 4/23/10

Drafting JPP doesn't mean Osi's gone

By Ohm Youngmisuk - ESPNNY.com 4/23/10