Thursday, August 4, 2011

Beckum an X-factor for G-Men this season?

New York Giants TE Travis Beckum
By Kieran Darcy - ESPNNY.com 8/4/11

Giants re-sign defensive tackle Rocky Bernard

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The Giants have re-signed defensive tackle Rocky Bernard (95), who was waived last week upon failing to reach an agreement on a contract restructure with the team.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/4/11

Ahmad Bradshaw thankful for Brandon Jacobs after signing a new contract

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw talks about re-signing with the team. Bradshaw had to take less money than he hoped, but is happy to be back with the team.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/4/11

Giants deal with offensive lineman David Baas is a five-year, $27.5-million contract

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New Giants offensive lineman David Baas signed a five-year, $27.5-million contract.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/4/11

Giants get solid performance out of young linebackers in training-camp practice

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Giants second-year linebacker Phillip Dillard was very impressive in practice on Wednesday night. And he wasn't alone, as nearly all of the Giants' young linebackers made at least a few impressive plays.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/4/11

New York Giants need to pay Osi Umenyiora, compromise with defensive lineman and end distraction

Osi Umenyiora (r.) joins receiver Ramses Barden on the sidelines Wednesday. Umenyiora feels Giants GM Jerry Reese is going back on his promise to either reward or trade him.
Osi Umenyiora (r.) joins receiver Ramses Barden on the sidelines Wednesday. Umenyiora feels Giants GM Jerry Reese is going back on his promise to either reward or trade him.
By Gary Myers - NY Dailynews 8/4/11

Osi Umenyiora shows at Giants practice but refuses to participate after convo with GM Jerry Reese

Osi Umeyiora (r.) shows up at the Timex Center Monday and chats with Kevin Gilbride (l.) and Eli Manning, but the disgruntled defensive end has refused to practice with the Giants.
Osi Umeyiora (r.) shows up at the Timex Center Monday and chats with Kevin Gilbride (l.) and Eli Manning, but the disgruntled defensive end has refused to practice with the Giants.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/4/11

Nothing certain when signing dotted line

Nothing certain when signing dotted line
Osi Umenyiora
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/4/11

Feud festers between Umenyiora, Big Blue

RIDE ON: Osi Umenyiora, who has yet to participate in a practice with the Giants, works out on the stationary bike last night. Umenyiora and the team remain at an impasse regarding his desire for a new or significantly-improved contract, but there appeared to be some slight positive movement in the standoff last night.
RIDE ON: Osi Umenyiora, who has yet to participate in a practice with the Giants, works out on the stationary bike last night. Umenyiora and the team remain at an impasse regarding his desire for a new or significantly-improved contract, but there appeared to be some slight positive movement in the standoff last night.
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/4/11

Strahan says Giants being unfair to Umenyiora

GOT YOUR BACK: Michael Strahan (left), who teamed up on the defensive line to win a Super Bowl with Osi Umenyiora, says the Giants defensive end is “severely, severely underpaid.”
GOT YOUR BACK: Michael Strahan (left), who teamed up on the defensive line to win a Super Bowl with Osi Umenyiora, says the Giants defensive end is “severely, severely underpaid."
By Steve Serby - NY Post 8/3/11

Kiwanuka ready for anything

Mathias Kiwanuka
Mathias Kiwanuka
By Mark Hale - NY Post 8/4/11

Boss works out for Raiders

CATCHING UP: Free agent tight end Kevin Boss, who caught five touchdown passes for the Giants last season, could be packing his bags for Oakland.
CATCHING UP: Free agent tight end Kevin Boss, who caught five touchdown passes for the Giants last season, could be packing his bags for Oakland.
By Mark Hale - NY Post 8/4/11

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