Giants QB Eli Manning's preseason full of struggles up the middle

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/eli_mannings_preseason_full_of.html

A graphic look at Eli Manning's preseason

BY Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/31/11

Giants' Barden, Koets on PUP list after first cuts; roster now down to 85

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_barden_koets_on_pup_lis.html

Ramses Barden (13) works out on a stationary bike during the preseason.

By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/30/11

Giants QB Eli Manning not worried about his own preseason struggles or that of his team

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/31/2011-08-31_eli_not_worried.html

Giants quarterback Eli Manning can't be rattled simply by a poor preseason.

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/31/11

Storm schedule switches may force Coughlin to sit Giants starters

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/storm_schedule_switches_may_force_IDHo541vb4zeMWhx0hGjvL

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin

By Bart Hubbuch - NY Post 8/31/11

Giants returner muffing chance

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/returner_CeSgAZsNuDKTIUyWeqvEcJ

By Bart Hubbuch - NY Post 8/31/11

Predicting the Final 53-man Roster

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By Pat Traina - InsideFootball.com

Giants vs. Jets: Giants' defense makes a strong showing in preseason loss

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_vs_jets_giants_defense.html

By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/30/11

Giants vs. Jets: Tom Coughlin upset with Brandon Jacobs, Deon Grant

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_vs_jets_tom_coughlin_up.html

The Giants' Devin Thomas (15) fumbles a kickoff in the first half. The New York Giants hosted the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 8/29/11 (Tim Farrell/The Star-Ledger)

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/30/11

Giants shouldn't panic yet, but Eli Manning's decision-making must improve to have shot at playoffs

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/30/2011-08-30_blue_monday_for_manning.html

Eli Manning and Plaxico Burress talk on the field after Monday night's game. The former teammates have forgettable stat lines - Manning throws two INTs and Burress finishes with no catches.

By Gary Myers - NY Dailynews 8/30/11

Hakeem Nicks provides glimmer of hope in Giants' 17-3 loss to Jets at MetLife Stadium Monday night

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/30/2011-08-30_blues_joseph_is_next_in_line.html

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (l.) breaks out of an early preseason slump with five catches for 71 yards against Darrelle Revis (r.), Antonio Cromartie and the Jets secondary.

By Kevin Armstrong & Ebenzer Samuel - NY Dailynews 8/30/11

Rex's Gang makes Giants QB look green

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/easy_eli_has_real_hard_time_FgiDew26gfG8Nv0R5WLlpK

MUFFS AND FISTICUFFS: In addition to a two-interception, no-TD game from Eli Manning, the Giants made numerous mistakes in their 17-3 loss to the Jets last night at MetLife Stadium, including this muffed punt (above) by Jerrel Jernigan (12) and a fight between Brandon Jacobs and the Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson that ended with both ejected.

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/30/11

Big Blue's Mann of the hour far from 'Elite'

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/big_blue_mann_of_the_hour_far_from_hO0EYbjHmmOHuqdJSyYABL

CLUELESS JOE: Eli Manning looks dazed and confused after being sacked during the second quarter of the Giants' 17-3 loss to the Jets last night at MetLife Stadium.

By Steve Serby - NY Post 8/30/11

Isn't that special? Big boo for Giants' kick, punt teams

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/isn_that_special_big_boo_for_kick_fp4FhS4AacZ8sLSEPimDKP

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/30/11

Burress, Eli held movie pow-wow

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/burress_eli_held_movie_pow_wow_TzGi8Td7lnZJR2JG2oamTN

By Brian Costello - NY Post 8/30/11

Victor Cruz, the Giants' 2010 preseason sensation, is more secure on roster, still senses urgency

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/29/2011-08-29_big_blues_cruz_now_in_control.html

Victor Cruz receives first crack at locking down the Giants' No. 3 receiver spot.

By Ebenezer Samuel - NY Dailynews 8/29/11

Free Parking for Tonight's game vs. Jets

http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Free-Parking-for-Tonights-game-vs-Jets/28930fd5-0859-4940-ada4-bf38a27636f6

Due to the issues with mass transportation, as well as road closures, as a result of the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, the Giants have announced that parking will be free for tonight’s 7 p.m. game against the Jets.

By Giants.com 8/29/11

Three things to watch for New York Giants and Jets in preseason meeting at MetLife Stadium

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/29/2011-08-29_three_things_to_watch_for_new_york_giants_and_jets_in_preseason_meeting_at_metli.html

Eli Manning has not thrown a touchdown pass yet this preseason. Who knows whether he'll yearn for 2007 when he sees former teammate Plaxico Burress (below) in a Jets uniform.

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/29/11

Rex Ryan, Tom Coughlin have much to learn about starters in Monday night Giants-Jets preseason game

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/29/2011-08-29_rex_ryan_tom_coughlin_have_much_to_learn_about_starters_in_monday_night_giantsje.html

Jets coach Rex Ryan (l.) and Giants coach Tom Coughlin know their December meeting is the one that really matters, but that doesn't mean they can't use Monday night's game to their advantage.

By Gary Myers - NY Dailynews 8/29/11

Giants' objectives for preseason game vs. Jets

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/city_rivals_ready_after_cane_delay_mWs6iq6w59Tu3g2b18yL1K

WAIT AND SEE: After tonight's game with the Jets, the Giants are hoping Eli Manning (above) will get on track, Aaron Ross will prove he's a starter and Antrel Rolle smoothly transitions to nickel back.

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/29/11

Giants and Jets' coaches still looking to answer important questions

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/city_rivals_ready_after_cane_delay_G0reAbxbCeHRMtBLUTKwwI

KEY PLAYERS: The Giants will be depending on the reconstructed knee of Domenik Hixon to fill the void left by Steve Smith at wide receiver.

By Steve Serby - NY Post 8/29/11

Rosenfels could lose Carr race

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/rosenfels_could_lose_carr_race_CYoBPHp4VUplGiLpwHkwyO

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/29/11

Three Giants to watch tonight vs. Jets

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/three_to_watch_M5SfhGxWqgCOYpEO1fQQYK

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/29/11

New York Giants: 5 Starters Who Must Step Up in the Team's 3rd Preseason Game

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/821819-new-york-giants-5-starters-who-must-step-up-in-the-teams-3rd-preseason-game

By Jeff Shull - Bleacher Report 8/28/11

Giants' Justin Tuck uses hustle to lead battered defense

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_justin_tuck_veteran_use.html

Giants defensive end Justin Tuck closes in on Sage Rosenfels during camp in East Rutherford this summer.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/28/11

Giants drawing on past travel adjustments to deal with Hurricane Irene

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_drawing_on_past_travel.html

After an added practice today, Giants coach Tom Coughlin gave his players Sunday off to deal with Hurricane Irene. They'll reconvene on Monday in preparation for the preseason game against the Jets.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/28/11

Final tuneup for Giants' front-line players

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/taking_no_chances_M2ZmjI6f4AjTR8TjaJDeDP

GETTING ON TRACK: Not taking any chances with his regular starters, coach Tom Coughlin said tomorrow's game against the Jets will be the final time Eli Manning (above) and the Giants' offense will play this preseason.

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/28/11

Giants Hall of Famer Carson tackles concussion problems in new book

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/carson_tackles_concussion_problems_gauelwu9gDfm4ZKRegYfGP

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT HARRY: Former Giants linebacker Harry Carson, whose punishing style of play helped earn him a spot in the Hall of Fame, discusses his battle with Post-Concussion Syndrome in his book, “Captain for Life: My Story as a Hall of Fame Linebacker,” which will be released on Tuesday.

By NY Post 8/28/11

Serby's Sunday Q&A with ... Jonathan Goff

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/serby_with_jonathan_goff_U0cHaidUtgdwMefbbVFFbN

By Steve Serby - NY Post 8/28/11

Giants rookie Da'Rel Scott doesn't let personal tragedy stop him from chasing his NFL dream

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/27/2011-08-27_giants_rookie_darel_scott_doesnt_let_personal_tragedy_stop_him_from_chasing_his_.html?r=sports%2Ffootball&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fsports%2Ffootball+%28Sports%2FFootball%29

New York Giants rookie Da'Rel Scott, the fastest running back at the NFL's scouting combine, is on the roster bubble with Big Blue.

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 

Giants S Antrel Rolle expects to play nickel cornerback

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_s_antrel_rolle_expects.html

Giants safety Antrel Rolle will see time as the nickel cornerback.

By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/27/11

Giants' Brandon Jacobs okay with comments by Jets coach Rex Ryan

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_brandon_jacobs_okay_wit.html

"It's good to have confidence," Giants running back Brandon Jacobs said of the Jets. "It's good for them to come out every year and have that kind of confidence."

By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/27/11

Hurricane Irene postpones Jets-Giants preseason game to Monday night, 7 p.m., game will be on Ch. 4

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/26/2011-08-26_hurricane_irene_postpones_jetsgiants_preseason_game_to_monday_night_7_pm_game_wi.html

Giants coach Tom Coughlin and Jets coach Rex Ryan will have to wait until Monday night for their teams to clash in the NFL preseason.

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/27/11 

Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw nursing sore back, concerns coach Tom Coughlin, could sit against Jets

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/27/2011-08-27_ailing_ahmad_gives_tom_more_worries.html

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw is unsure he will play Monday against the Jets.

By Ebenezer Samuel - NY Dailynews 8/27/11

Delayed by Hurricane Irene, Giants, Jets ready to compete for 'Snoopy' and hearts of New York

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/27/2011-08-27_bragging_rights_plus_snoopy_up_for_grabs.html

Jets QB Mark Sanchez (l.) and Giants QB Eli Manning (r.) pose at a promo event for MetLife.

By Kevin Armstrong - NY Dailynews 8/27/11

RB Ahmad Bradshaw still not fully healthy, highly unlikely to play Saturday

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2011/08/rb-ahmad-bradshaw-still-not-fully-healthy-highly-unlikely-to-play-saturday?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nydnrss%2Fblogs%2Fgiants+%28Blogs%2FThe+Blue+Screen%29

By Ebenezer Samuel - NY Dailynews 8/26/11

Is The Luster Lost For This Year’s Jets-Giants Preseason Clash?

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/08/26/schwartz-is-the-luster-lost-for-this-years-jets-giants-preseason-clash/?utm_source=sports&utm_medium=dl&utm_campaign=less-fire-for-jets-giants

By Peter Schwartz - NY Post 8/26/11

Madden NFL 12 Franchise Mode Impressions

http://www.pastapadre.com/2011/08/26/madden-nfl-12-franchise-mode-impressions

After taking a year off from improvements EA Sports made a strong effort to deliver with Franchise mode in Madden NFL 12 and have succeeded in doing so. With expanded rosters and cut days, scouting for the draft, a new free agency system, and improved logic in several areas Franchise mode is more compelling than ever. 

By PastaPadre.com 8/26/11

Giants' Victor Cruz aiming to make progess in critical role at wide receiver

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_victor_cruz_aiming_to_c.html

The Giants' Victor Cruz makes a catch in the first half of Monday's 41-13 preseason victory over the Chicago Bears.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/26/11

Giants' Hakeem Nicks makes a stellar one-handed catch to fire up his teammates in practice

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_hakeem_nicks_makes_a_st.html

Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks used two hands to grab this pass earlier in training camp but needed only one to make a spectacular reception today in practice.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/

Giants-Jets game moved to 2 p.m. Saturday because of Hurricane Irene

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants-jets_game_moved_to_2_pm.html

The Giants-Jets game will be played at 2 p.m. Saturday, not at 7 p.m. as originally scheduled.

By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/26/11

Giants' Brian Williams thankful for the opportunity to fill in at cornerback

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_brian_williams_thankful.html

Brian Williams, then with the Minnesota Vikings, intercepts an Eli Manning pass intended for the Giants' Amani Toomer in 2005.

By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/26/11

Giants' Brandon Jacobs ready to carry the load again at running back again as proven against Bears

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/08/26/2011-08-26_giant_ready_for_bigger_role.html

Giants running back Brandon Jacobs rumbles for a score in a preseason game vs. the Bears.

By Ebenezer Samuel - NY Dailynews 8/26/11

Big Blue looking to silence big-mouth neighbors

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/big_blue_looking_to_silence_big_DdNB3Dqw4mMPE1qBqJ8HfN

By Steve Serby - NY Post 8/26/11

Bradshaw, Tynes likely to miss game vs. Jets

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/bradshaw_tynes_likely_to_miss_game_1oyBSO9D8x6LxK3oT06XSM

By Bart Hubbuch - NY Post 8/26/11

Giants' Dodge not giving up after Eagles disaster

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/not_about_to_punt_zZxy9yxTYm338A5FjfePKL

FIGHTING BACK: Matt Dodge, who had a 63-yard punt in the Giants' exhibition win Monday night, is looking to make the team and bounce back from his disastrous short punt against the Eagles that DeSean Jackson (inset) returned 65 yards for a touchdown

By Bart Hubbuch - NY Post 8/26/11

Giants Kickoff Season with Real-Team Social Integration

http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-Kickoff-Season-with-Real-Team-Social-Integration/6e84ff6f-960e-4236-b5e1-be5138675251

Giants Become First NFL Team To Display Live Fan Tweets During Course Of Their Television Game Broadcast, Debuts This Saturday Against The Jets.

By Giants.com 8/25/11

Giants' Aaron Ross is getting a fresh start as starting cornerback

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_aaron_ross_is_getting_a.html

The Giants' Aaron Ross is suddenly a starting cornerback thanks to series of injuries to his teammates.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/25/11

Giants' Michael Clayton praised by Tom Coughlin for play on special teams vs. Bears

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_michael_clayton_praised.html

Giants wide receiver Michael Clayton celebrated a big hit against the Bears in Monday's preseason game. And today, coach Tom Coughlin celebrated his play.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/25/11

Jets' Plaxico Burress says he has 'no anger' towards Giants as he prepares to play his former team

http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_plaxico_burress_says_he_h.html

Plaxico Burress will face his former team when the Jets play the Giants on Saturday.

By Jenny Vrentas - Star Ledger 8/25/11

Giants coach Tom Coughlin wants fans to be nicer to punter Matt Dodge

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/08/giants_coach_tom_coughlin_want.html

Giants punter Matt Dodge was booed at home.

By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/25/11