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New York Giants CB Charles James Looking to Prove He Can Play in the NFL
June 19th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
The New York Giants are always a team known for adding undrafted free agents onto their regular season roster; Victor Cruz, Henry Hynoski, Jake Ballard and Chase Blackburn are just to name a few in recent time. In 2013, defensive back Charles James is looking to be that next guy...

New York Giants’ Perry Fewell Discusses Different Parts of Current Defense, Strategy for 2013
June 17th, 2013 at 6:25 AM
New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell has a tough task ahead entering the 2013 season. His defense went through a very rough season, one in which it allowed 344 total points and was ranked number 31 overall in the NFL. It was also a defense that only recorded 33...

New York Giants CB Prince Amukamara: “I Want to Be the No. 1 Corner in the Whole League”
June 13th, 2013 at 1:52 PM
A little over two years ago, when he was selected in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, Prince Amukamara came in with high expectations for the New York Giants. ***PHOTO1*** With veteran cornerbacks on the team like Aaron Ross, Corey Webster and Terrell Thomas, Amukamara was looked upon as the...

New York Giants CB Terrell Thomas: “I’m Going to Shock a Lot of People”
June 12th, 2013 at 7:20 PM
It's been nearly three years since anyone has seen Terrell Thomas step foot onto the field in a New York Giants uniform, yet he is not lacking any confidence this summer as he prepares to play for the first time since tearing his ACL in consecutive seasons. ***PHOTO1*** Last week, Thomas returned...

New York Giants CB Terrell Thomas: “I’m at Corner and That’s Where I Plan to Be”
June 8th, 2013 at 3:00 PM
It's been almost three years since anyone has last seen Terrell Thomas on the football field for the New York Giants. But after two consecutive torn ACL injuries that have required season-ending surgeries, Thomas is on the comeback trail, looking for one last chance to make something of a once-promising...

Former New York Giants Teammates “Shocked” by the Retirement of Steve Smith
May 31st, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Once upon a time, rookie wide receiver Steve Smith was holding up a Super Bowl trophy and was poised to become the favorite target of quarterback Eli Manning. He would then go on to set the single-season franchise record with 107 receptions, prompting the team to offer him a five-year,...

New York Giants’ Terrell Thomas Cleared to Return from 3rd ACL Surgery
May 30th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas says he has been cleared by doctors to return to football activity after his third ACL surgery reports Alex Marvez of FOX Sports. However, despite being cleared to practice, the Giants are bringing him along slow as a precaution. ***PHOTO1*** “There’s no hurry. There’s no rush,”...

New York Giants’ Terrell Thomas Taking a Slow, Cautious Approach to His Return
May 24th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
When the New York Giants took the field for their first series of Organized Team Activities (OTAs), cornerback Terrell Thomas was noticeably absent. But it wasn't because he's had a set-back or is behind schedule -- it's because after two consecutive ACL tears, he and the team physicians are taking...

New York Giants CB Corey Webster Off to a Rough Start in OTAs
May 22nd, 2013 at 12:25 PM
2012 was a year that New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster would love to forget. It was largely dominated by serious and lingering injuries, which was then compounded by a season-long struggle on the field. It resulted in a pay cut this offseason and a microscope permanently focused on him. ***PHOTO1*** Alas,...

Charles Woodson Returns to Sign with Oakland Raiders; New York Giants were Interested
May 21st, 2013 at 10:10 PM
It took over three months for Charles Woodson to find a new home after being released by the Green Bay Packers back in February. It's a home that Woodson knows very well. ***PHOTO1*** Jay Glazer from FOX Sports was the first one to break the news on Tuesday night that the 36-year-old...

Michael Palmer & Antonio Dennard Clear Waivers; New York Giants Place Duo on Reserve/Injured List
May 18th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
On Thursday, the New York Giants waived both tight end Michael Palmer and cornerback Antonio Dennard. Not surprisingly, both players cleared waivers and were subsequently placed on Big Blue's Reserve/Injured list. At the time of their release, the team also signed tight end Morgan Newton, who was with them during rookie...

New York Giants’ Aaron Ross Says Corey Webster Will “Bounce Back” in 2013
April 28th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross may have taken a "paid vacation" to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2012 season, but that doesn't mean Ross stopped paying attention to how his former teammates in New York were performing. ***PHOTO1*** Last offseason, Ross left the Giants to sign a three-year, $9.75...

Former LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu Does not Think New York Giants are Interested in Drafting Him
April 26th, 2013 at 12:41 PM
The New York Giants decided to address the offensive line with their first selection of the 2013 NFL Draft, but there is still a laundry list of needs the team must address as the event progresses into the second day. Although the Giants added veteran depth at cornerback this offseason,...

Mississippi State CB Darius Slay on New York Giants’ Radar
April 24th, 2013 at 3:44 PM
We at Giants 101 have stressed how much the New York Giants need to improve the secondary through the draft. It's a unit that needs major reinforcements, especially with all of the question marks surrounding it. The one name that has been mentioned over and over again on our site...

NFL Draft 2013: Desmond Trufant Selected for New York Giants in Latest ESPN Mock Draft
April 24th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
We are less than 48 hours away from the 2013 NFL Draft. The New York Giants are less than 48 hours away from being on the clock with the number 19 pick in the first round. There have been many different opinions over the last month as far as who the...

New York Giants 2013 NFL Draft Profile: Houston CB DJ Hayden
April 23rd, 2013 at 2:28 PM
The NFL Draft will begin in just over 48 hours; however, it's still extremely uncertain as to how event will play out on Friday at Radio City Music Hall. Texas A&M left tackle Luke Joeckel is expected to come off the board with the first overall selection, but any number of...

Corey Webster Says He Would Mentor LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu If Selected by New York Giants
April 18th, 2013 at 2:08 PM
This offseason, the New York Giants have significantly bolstered their depth at the cornerback position through the acquisition of Aaron Ross and re-signing Terrell Thomas. Currently, there are five cornerbacks on the roster with starting experience, three of which have Super Bowl rings. However, with Ross and Corey Webster set to...

Aaron Ross Thrilled to Be Back with New York Giants, Has High Hopes for Secondary in 2013
April 17th, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Shortly after re-signing with the New York Giants in March, cornerback Aaron Ross made a comment about how playing Jacksonville was a nice "paid vacation" and he was glad to be "home." Having offended many Jaguars fans, Ross apologized for his comments, but has stood by his excitement about returning...

New York Giants 2013 NFL Draft Profile: Florida State CB Xavier Rhodes
April 12th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
The New York Giants do not need a cornerback to come in and immediately compete for playing time in 2013. With Prince Amukamara, Corey Webster, Terrell Thomas, Aaron Ross and Jayron Hosley all under contract for next season, it's highly unlikely that any cornerback selected in the middle of the first...

New York Giants’ Aaron Ross Says Corey Webster Will Enter 2013 with Chip on His Shoulder
April 6th, 2013 at 10:55 AM
2012 was a year New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster would like to forget. A broken hand and hamstring injury severely limited his on-field ability, and eventually things started to get into his head. By the time the dust settled, an uncharacteristically poor season had developed and then ended, leaving...