Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Giants QB Eli Manning unimpressed by taking over his brother's consecutive games played streak for a QB

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Eli Manning is taking the streak from Peyton Manning.
By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 9/7/11

Former Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn working out for the team today

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Former Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn is hoping to remove the "former" from that title. Blackburn is one of a few free-agent linebackers working out for the Giants, who are looking for help after the loss of Jonathan Goff.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 9/7/11

Coughlin ready to move forward

Tom Coughlin has no time for a pity party. The Giants head coach admitted “we’re all shocked and greatly disappointed by the loss of Jon Goff,” but said the team is excited and ready to play the Washington Redskins in their season opener Sunday in FedExField.

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 9/7/11

Giants worked out 10 players Tuesday

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Former Monmouth wide receiver Chris Hogan worked out for the Giants on Tuesday but was not signed. The team instead opted to add Verona native Dan DePalma.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 9/7/11

New York Giants recall painful memories of 9/11, keep tribute going for those lost on fateful day

Gianst DE Justin Tuck shakes hands with cadets from the United States Military Academy.
Giants DE Justin Tuck shakes hands with cadets from the United States Military Academy.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 9/7/11

Scouting the Giants: Big Blue's pass rush, offense could help overcome team's preseason setbacks

Young defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is the X-factor for the Giants' pass rush - and maybe the entire defense - with Osi Umenyiora injured and the secondary also banged up.
Young defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is the X-factor for the Giants' pass rush - and maybe the entire defense - with Osi Umenyiora injured and the secondary also banged up.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 9/7/11

Ex-Giant, current Redskin Barry Cofield questions former team's recent moves as matchup awaits

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Barry Cofield will face his former Giants teammates on Sunday.
By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 9/7/11

Will Bill Cowher Be the Next New York Giants Head Coach in 2012?

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 03:  Head coach Bill Cowher of the Pittsburgh Steelers watches from the sideline against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Heinz Field on December 3, 2006 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
By Doug Rush - Bleacher Report 9/7/11

New York Giants: 5 Most Surprising 2011 Roster Cuts

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 29:  Head coach Tom Coughlin looks on against the New York Jets during their pre season game on August 29, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
By Jake Silver - Bleacher Report 9/7/11

New York Giants: 5 Games That Will Define the 2011 Season

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By Jeff Nowak - Bleacher Report 9/7/11

New York Giants Preseason Report Cards: Complete Grades for All 53 Players

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 29:  Head coach Tom Coughlin looks on against the New York Jets during their pre season game on August 29, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
By Jeff Shull - Bleacher Report 9/7/11

2011 NFL Schedule: 5 Must-Watch New York Giants Games

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 29:  Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants in action against the New York Jets during their pre season game on August 29, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
By John Bain - Bleacher Report 9/6/11

Jerry Reese doing more with less as Giants fill holes left by Steve Smith, Kevin Boss & others

Eli Manning hints that he misses having tight end Kevin Boss on the Giants, who can only count center David Baas (No. 64) as a marquee free agent signing.
Eli Manning hints that he misses having tight end Kevin Boss on the Giants, who can only count center David Baas (No. 64) as a marquee free agent signing.
By Ebenezer Samuel - NY Dailynews 9/7/11

Giants' Hakeem Nicks ready to breakout, wants the ball from Eli Manning in big spots this season

Giants' Hakeem Nicks is ready to be Eli Manning's go-to receiver, filling the shoes of Steve Smith.
Giants' Hakeem Nicks is ready to be Eli Manning's go-to receiver, filling the shoes of Steve Smith.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 9/7/11

Giants lose Goff for season

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NOT AGAIN: Giants starting middle linebacker Jonathan Goff, making a tackle against the Patriots, will miss the rest of the season with a torn right ACL suffered in practice Monday. Goff becomes the sixth member of the Big Blue defense to go down with a season-ending injury.
By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 9/7/11

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