Giants' Brandon Jacobs says he's 'never, ever' felt so good entering a season

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/09/giants_brandon_jacobs_says_hes.html

Giants running back Brandon Jacobs says he didn't complete his hip-flexibility workouts last year because he was "afraid" and they hurt so much. This year, he did, and he believes he's in the best shape of his career.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 9/8/11

Tuck 'concerned' about neck, but 'not panicked'

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2011/09/tuck-concerned-about-neck-but-not-panicked

Justin Tuck

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 9/8/11

Chris Snee re-works contract again

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/30281/chris-snee-re-works-contract-again

By Dan Graziano - ESPNNY.com 9/8/11

Giants Morning Roundup: Greg Jones expected to make 1st start at MLB, Eli Manning to make 204th start at QB

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/09/giants_morning_roundup_greg_jo.html

Greg Jones is the new starting middle linebacker.

By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 9/8/11

Giants Season Preview 2011: Eli Manning's turnovers, Osi Umenyiora's contract and more

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/09/giants_season_preview_2011_eli.html

Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw 25 interceptions last season. He also threw for 4,002 yards and 31 touchdowns.

By Zach Berman - Star Ledger 9/8/11

Man in the middle

http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Man-in-the-middle/84c61821-7d5a-4909-b08a-946fca7e0445

Jonathan Goff is out for the year, which means that Greg Jones, the 185th selection in this year’s NFL Draft – perhaps might, maybe, could – start at middle linebacker when the Giants open their season Sunday against the Redskins in Washington.

By Michael Eisen - Giants.com 9/8/11

Giants' opponents talk Sunday's game

http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-opponents-talk-Sundays-game/7f81fa50-797b-4ec2-a2c4-b2fc78f51735

The New York Giants beat media had a conference call today with Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan and defensive tackle and former Giant Barry Cofield. Here is a recap of what they had to say.

By Giants.com 9/8/11

Giants’ D knows Rex

http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants%E2%80%99-D-knows-Rex/33ea9ac1-e44c-4ca5-8e49-79a2331bbc46

The power of the internet is the wealth of knowledge waiting at your fingertips. So while I was clicking through NCAA game recaps from 10 years ago, I came across some impressive college performances by notable Giants against this week’s opposing quarterback, Rex Grossman.

By Dan Salomone - Giants.com 9/8/11

With Clint Sintim, Jonathan Goff out, Giants need rookie Greg Jones from Michigan St. to step it up

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/09/08/2011-09-08_giant_rookie_in_risky_spot.html

Giants linebacker Greg Jones has been noticed by teammates on the practice field and will now have to step up for Big Blue due to injuries to Clint Sintim and Jonathan Goff.

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 9/8/11

With brother Peyton Manning injured, Giants' Eli Manning has the longest consecutive start streak

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2011/09/08/2011-09-08_now_eli_will_be_leagues_iron_man.html

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is about to become the NFL's new ironman.

By Ebenezer Samuel - NY Dailynews 9/8/11

Giants rookie ready to fill Goff's void at middle linebacker

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/giants_rookie_ready_to_fill_goff_k6qTwRf1KCnoBQ5ePmLo2K

BLOCK ON: Greg Jones, getting tackled after scooping up a blocked punt, is expected be the first Giants rookie LB to start a season opener since Lawrence Taylor in 1981.

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 9/8/11

Giants bring in Blackburn, Mitchell for tryout

http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/giantsblog/giants_bring_in_blackburn_mitchell_sfDTDw1T6PUH4RKj70rdjO

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 9/8/11

Coughlin not about to hold pity party

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/coughlin_not_about_to_hold_pity_iN2wGH5o5rfoTqnf4Rw5oL

Tom Coughlin

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 9/8/11

Iron Manning must elevate game to lift Big Blue

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/iron_manning_must_elevate_game_to_kktyQH1qkM2NcU3TZ0H7WP

By George Willis - NY Post 9/8/11