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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Admits He’s not a New York Giants Fan, but a Dallas Cowboys Fan
June 19th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Outspoken New Jersey governor Chris Christie may have to watch his words on a number of issues, but he made his allegiances clear in his NFL affiliations yesterday. Although Christie  is the leader of the great state of New Jersey, he admits he;s not a fan of either team that...

Vonta Leach Will Decide on New Home Over Next Two Weeks; New York Giants in the Mix
June 18th, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Although they are considered long shots, the New York Giants remain in the hunt for All-Pro fullback Vonta Leach, who said late last week he would make a decision on where he will sign sometime over the next two weeks. In addition to the Giants, six other teams have expressed...

For Archie Manning, Father’s Day is a Day to Be Proud of His Sons: Eli, Cooper and Peyton
June 16th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Father's Day is a day to pay homage to the many Dad's out there who put everything they have into raising their children and providing for their family. They're often the overlooked glue that holds everything together -- the glue that doesn't get recognized until the children grow up and...

American Dream Megamall Moving Forward Despite Protests from New York Giants, New York Jets
June 14th, 2013 at 3:15 PM
The Meadowlands Sports Complex is currently owned by Triple Five, who also developed the project and owns the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Yesterday, at its monthly meeting, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority moved to acquire the 22-acre site that currently houses three unused radio towers. The...

New York Giants Officially Reach Out to Agent of Vonta Leach; Remain a Long Shot
June 14th, 2013 at 7:15 AM
Shortly after being released by the Baltimore Ravens, the New York Giants inquired about fullback Vonta Leach. On Thursday, Dave Hutchinson of The Star-Ledger reported that the team even went as far as to opening up a dialog with the three-time Pro Bowlers agent, but they were quick to inform...

New York Giants Inquire About Former Baltimore Ravens’ FB Vonta Leach
June 11th, 2013 at 7:56 PM
On Tuesday morning, we at Giants 101 talked about the impending release or trade of fullback Vonta Leach by the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens, which ended up happening. And with the New York Giants' current starting fullback Henry Hynoski recovering from knee surgery last month, we talked about the possibility...

Baltimore Ravens Set to Part Ways with FB Vonta Leach; Could New York Giants Be Interested?
June 11th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
The New York Giants have always had their eyes on fullback Vonta Leach. When he was a free agent after the 2006 season, the team had signed him to a four-year offer sheet, but the Houston Texans matched the Giants' offer sheet and he remained in Houston. Losing out on Leach...

New England Patriots Could Make Run at Former New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw
June 10th, 2013 at 9:56 PM
Ahmad Bradshaw's market in free agency has really begun to pick up in the last week. As previously reported, the Indianapolis Colts are "heavily negotiating" to try and sign the former New York Giants running back -- talks that started on Thursday. Now, as Mike Florio from NBC's Pro Football...

Indianapolis Colts, Former Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw “Heavily Negotiating” Towards Deal
June 10th, 2013 at 12:57 PM
***PHOTO1*** Last week, the Indianapolis Colts had stepped up their pursuit to land a number one running back and zeroed in on their choice. They have been negotiating with former New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw, who has been a free agent since the beginning of February after he...

Former New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw, Indianapolis Colts Working on Deal
June 6th, 2013 at 5:02 PM
Giants 101 reported earlier on Thursday that former New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw was visiting the Indianapolis Colts. ***PHOTO1*** From the sounds of things, it looks like the meeting has gone really well, as Kimberly Jones from the NFL Network has reported that the Colts and Bradshaw are working towards...

New York Giants’ Antrel Rolle Talks All Things Giants and More
June 6th, 2013 at 9:05 AM
New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle has never been short for words when he has publicly spoken to the media. He has always been a quote machine during his four years with the team, some of which comes from his normal weekly radio spot with WFAN New York radio hosts Joe...

New York Giants’ Antrel Rolle on Robert Griffin III: “He’s a Huge Playmaker in This League”
June 5th, 2013 at 12:14 PM
Prior to the 2012 season, the Washington Redskins were the perennial laughing stock of the NFC East. While the New York Giants were developing Eli Manning into a Super Bowl MVP, Mark Brunell, Jason Campbell, Rex Grossman and Jon Beck all consistently turned in mediocre performances at quarterback for Washington,...

New York Giants Interested in OL Doug Legursky; Worked Out G/C Ryan Lee
June 5th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
With the final round of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) beginning to wrap up around the league, there will be an uptick in the interest of several remaining veteran free agents. And one of those free agents, offensive lineman Doug Legursky, is receiving a look from several different teams, including the...

New York Giants, New York Jets Lawsuit Against American Dream Complex Centers Around Parking
June 4th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Last month, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority agreed on an expansion project for the American Dreams Complex, which currently sits adjacent to MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets. ***PHOTO1*** Because the owners of the two teams feel that the building is larger than expected,...

Jacksonville Jaguars’ Firing of Tom Coughlin Ranked as One of 10 Worst Firings in NFL History
June 3rd, 2013 at 12:15 PM
From May into June, the laundry list of lists (no pun intended) continues. This time, by way of CBS Sports, it's the "Top 10 Worst Head Coach Firings in NFL History" list. And sitting squarely at No. 7 is the Jacksonville Jaguars' firing of then head coach Tom Coughlin, who,...

Former Dallas Cowboys Fan, Kyle Bosworth, Ready to Do Whatever New York Giants Ask of Him
May 31st, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Growing up, linebacker Kyle Bosworth was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys -- an NFC East rival of his current team, the New York Giants. But the fourth-year player out of UCLA has no issues with that, and says his "love" of the star has dissipated and he'd "just love...

New York Giants QB Eli Manning Named No. 43 on NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2013
May 31st, 2013 at 6:30 AM
NFL Network's coverage of the Top 100 Players of 2013 continued on Tuesday night, and another New York Giants player appeared on the list. Quarterback Eli Manning joined teammates Jason Pierre-Paul (No. 55) and Victor Cruz (No. 58), making the list at No. 43. ***PHOTO1*** The 32-year-old quarterback threw for 3,948 yards...

New York Giants Workout Fullbacks Mike Cox and Tony Fiammetta
May 30th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
In addition to signing both tight end Chase Clement and linebacker Kyle Bosworth on Wednesday, the New York Giants also worked out a number of other players, including veteran fullbacks Mike Cox (Atlanta Falcons) and Tony Fiammetta (New England Patriots). Fiammetta, the more well-known of the two, was originally a fourth-round...

New York Giants Sign Former Jacksonville Jaguars LB Kyle Bosworth, Nephew of Brian Bosworth
May 29th, 2013 at 8:10 PM
On Wednesday, the New York Giants signed linebacker Kyle Bosworth, first reported Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News. "New Giants LB Kyle Bosworth is the nephew of the original "Boz" -- former NFL LB Brian Bosworth. NYG," he tweeted. Bosworth was originally an undrafted free agent that signed by the...

Former New York Giants WR Steve Smith Announces Retirement from NFL
May 29th, 2013 at 5:10 PM
On Wednesday, former New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith decided to call it a career, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that the 28-year-old will retire from the NFL. “I’ve been blessed to play the game that I love at the highest level for the past six years,” Smith...