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New York Giants’ Tom Coughlin on Linebackers: “There is Nothing Concrete There”
May 24th, 2013 at 5:13 PM
***PHOTO1*** A season ago, the New York Giants ranked 24th in the NFL in run defense, 28th in passing defense and 19th in sack percentage, all of which cumulated in the team missing the playoffs for the third time in four seasons. Although there were a variety of legitimate explanations...
ESPN’s Football Outsiders Lists Linebacker as “Red Flag” for New York Giants
May 14th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
From the time the 2012 season ended, to the start of free agency, through the 2013 NFL Draft and heading into the start of team camps, the New York Giants' linebackers and their depth has been widely discussed.
On Monday, ESPN's Football Outsiders broke down the NFC East and the "red...
Can Dan Connor Be the Man in the Middle for the New York Giants?
May 6th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Although the New York Giants' linebacker search may continue beyond this week, they've added another name to the mix today, signing linebacker Dan Connor to a one-year deal.
Depth at linebacker for the New York Giants has been a widely discussed topic in recent weeks and months. Currently, Big Blue has...
New York Giants Defensive Line Poised to Return to Form in 2013
May 3rd, 2013 at 10:07 AM
***PHOTO1*** After storming through the NFC and winning their second Lombardi Trophy in five seasons, the New York Giants failed to make the playoffs in 2012 with a team that arguably possessed more talent than the one that took home Super Bowl XLVII. Although there are a number of factors...
New York Giants to Bring Southern Arkansas CB Don Unamba in for Workout
April 17th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Throughout the decades, the NFL draft has transformed into a spectacle capable of gluing the eyes of even an the most apathetic football fans to their television sets. However, the NFL draft does not stop after the selection of "Mr. Irrelevant." In the coming days and weeks following the draft,...
New York Giants Go Beyond NFL Draft; Team Has History of Success with UDFA
April 14th, 2013 at 6:45 AM
There is a definite sense of football things to come momentarily as the 2013 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. Let’s shift a little out of focus and discuss what happens in the few days that follow those of the actual draft.
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There are hundreds of players that never...
As Options Dwindle, Might New York Giants Rekindle Their Reported Interest in Karlos Dansby?
April 12th, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Prior to signing with the Baltimore Ravens, there was mild speculation - nothing of any legitimate substance - that the New York Giants may have been in a position to kick the tires on linebacker Rolando McClain. However, and as it would turn out, General Manager Jerry Reese and the...
Rolando McClain Drawing Interest from Multiple Teams; Could New York Giants Be Among Them?
April 10th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
When the news came that Rolando McClain was being placed on waivers, it got a lot of New York Giants fans wondering. McClain was a name that Giants fans wanted General Manager Jerry Reese to take in the 2010 NFL Draft at No. 15, but never got the chance to...
Rutgers Linebacker Steve Beauharnais Will Work Out for New York Giants Later Today
April 10th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Since the inception of the Jerry Reese era, the New York Giants have not placed a high value upon linebackers with their early draft picks. In fact, the Giants have only drafted two linebackers with their first or second round selections within the last 20 years. The last linebacker to...
Carolina Panthers Agree to Terms with Former New York Giants WR Domenik Hixon
April 3rd, 2013 at 5:13 PM
Another long-time New York Giant has found a new home for the 2013 season. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have signed wide receiver Domenik Hixon to a contract.
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The deal, reported first by Mike Garafolo of USA Today, is said to be a one-year deal worth...
Carolina Panthers Sign Linebacker Chase Blackburn (New York Giants)
March 27th, 2013 at 6:07 PM
After eight years with the New York Giants, linebacker Chase Blackburn is moving onto the next stage of his career. The veteran announced via Twitter that he has signed a two-year deal with the Carolina Panthers.
"Thanks for eight great years, Giants. But it's time for the next chapter - Panthers....
Free Agent Linebacker Dan Connor to Visit with New York Giants
March 15th, 2013 at 4:45 PM
The New York Giants are currently juggling their limited salary cap space with their attempts to fill vital holes on the roster that caused Big Blue to miss the playoffs for the third time in four seasons in 2012. By signing Cullen Jenkins, Aaron Ross, and Ryan Mundy, the Giants...
New York Giants’ Victor Cruz Earns an Extra $221,303 in Performance-Based Pay
March 14th, 2013 at 9:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz got some good news on Wednesday. No, it wasn't the long-term deal with the team he's been seeking, but the youngster was informed he'd be receiving a check for $221,303 - or just over 40% of his 2012 base salary - in...
New York Giants: Why Karlos Dansby Should Be a Free Agent Priority
March 13th, 2013 at 9:31 PM
By now, we've all heard the news of the New York Giants' interest in Karlos Dansby.
Dan Benton broke the news on here that Dansby's father spoke to Chris Tomasson of FOX Sports in Florida, who said the Giants were one of three teams in pursuit of his son. The 31-year-old...
Dallas Cowboys Considering a Run at Linebacker Chase Blackburn
March 13th, 2013 at 7:30 AM
Could you imagine linebacker Chase Blackburn with a star on his helmet? It could happen if he's not re-signed by the New York Giants, as the Dallas Cowboys are one of a few teams expressing interest in the veteran.
With only an estimated $180,000 in cap space, the Cowboys would have...
Giants Don’t Raise Ticket Prices, Negotiations with Kevin Boothe Stall & More: Sunday News & Notes
March 10th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** With the start of the new league year rapidly approaching, there has been an influx of news over the last week. Although we've managed to keep you up-to-date on most of it, a few tidbits have slipped through the cracks. Alas, here on Sunday morning, we will catch you...
New York Giants, Chase Blackburn Unable to Finalize New Deal; Linebacker Will Hit Open Market
March 7th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Things between the New York Giants and middle linebacker Chase Blackburn seemed positive a month ago, but with only a few days left before the start of free agency, the two sides are no closer to a new deal and Blackburn is preparing to hit the open market.
“There is no...
New York Giants 2013 Free Agent Profile: OLB Philip Wheeler
February 27th, 2013 at 2:45 PM
***PHOTO1*** With the release of Michael Boley, the New York Giants have a void to fill at outside linebacker. Although Spencer Paysinger came on late last season and showed some promise and Jacquian Williams has all the physical attributes to become the productive player, neither have proven a consistent ability to...
New York Giants Will Look to Re-Sign Linebacker Chase Blackburn
February 16th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Linebacker Chase Blackburn is slated to become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year rolls around in mid-March, but if the New York Giants have anything to say about it, that's not going to be the case.
Richard Katz, Blackburn's agent, told the New York Post on Friday that...
New York Giants 2013 NFL Draft Profile: Alec Ogletree
January 25th, 2013 at 4:30 PM
The New York Giants defense failed at every single level in 2012. The defensive ends were unable to get to the passer, the middle of the defense was soft and the secondary had issues all season in coverage. Unless the Giants were able to force their opponents into turnovers, the...
