Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Details of Giants' restructuring of Brandon Jacobs' contract

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Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) converted $1.75 million of his base salary into incentives, giving the team salary-cap space to re-sign Ahmad Bradshaw (44).
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/9/11

Shorthanded and short-tempered, Coughlin soldiers on

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks for a receiver during NFL football training camp. (AP Photo)
By Lisa Olson - Sporting News 8/9/11

Victor Cruz off to fast start in Giants camp one year after blazing preseason start against Jets

Victor Cruz's three TD catches in the Giants' preseason opener against the Jets last August sets the bar high for the rookie. Cruz is working hard to build on that promise in year two.
Victor Cruz's three TD catches in the Giants' preseason opener against the Jets last August sets the bar high for the rookie. Cruz is working hard to build on that promise in year two.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/9/11

New York Giants officially name Mathias Kiwanuka a starting linebacker in team's 'base' defense

Mathias Kiwanuka is now officially a linebacker in the Giants' base defense, according to linebackers coach Jim Hermann, on first and second downs.
Mathias Kiwanuka is now officially a linebacker in the Giants' base defense, according to linebackers coach Jim Hermann, on first and second downs.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 8/9/11

Giants' Terrell Thomas leads inspired defensive backs in training-camp practice

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Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas (24) made a few plays in Monday night's training-camp practice to spark a very good performance from the team's defensive backs, including Corey Webster (23).
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 8/9/11

Giants CEO John Mara doesn't want fans to hit the panic button

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Giants CEO John Mara (left) speaks with general manager Jerry Reese during practice in East Rutherford on Monday.
By Steve Politi - Star Ledger 8/9/11

Giants' Marvin Austin aims to put injuries in the past

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Giants rookie defensive lineman Marvin Austin didn't play last season and is working his way back from an injury.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 8/9/11

Osi Umenyiora: The Latest on the Disgruntled New York Giants DE

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 14:  Jon Kitna #3 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against Osi Umenyiora #72 of the New York Giants on November 14, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 33-20.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
By Andrew Robeson - Bleacher Report 8/9/11

New York Giants: Is Eli Manning Ready for Another Postseason Run?

GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 26:  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants throws against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 26, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Luan Madani - Bleacher Report 8/9/11

Giants prepared for line without Cofield

UP FOR 'D' BATTLE: The Giants are counting on youngsters Marvin Austin, currently grounded by a hip flexor issue, and Linval Joseph to fill a spot on the defensive line once designated for Barry Cofield, now a member of the Redskins.
UP FOR 'D' BATTLE: The Giants are counting on youngsters Marvin Austin, currently grounded by a hip flexor issue, and Linval Joseph to fill a spot on the defensive line once designated for Barry Cofield, now a member of the Redskins.
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/9/11

Brown still hopin' for shot with Giants

JOURNEY BACK: Running back roster hopeful Andre Brown, who was a drafted by the Giants in 2009 and is now back after being cut last fall, runs with the ball during practice at the team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., yesterday.
JOURNEY BACK: Running back roster hopeful Andre Brown, who was a drafted by the Giants in 2009 and is now back after being cut last fall, runs with the ball during practice at the team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., yesterday
By Fred Kerber - NY Post 8/9/11

Osi mulling over Giants' offer

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By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/9/11

Osi mulling over Giants' offer Giants Blo

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By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 8/9/11

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