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Competition at Linebacker is Wide Open for New York Giants
May 26th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
There will always be a prevailing love affair that New York Giants fans long for when it comes to that certain linebacker position. The likes of Sam Huff, Lawrence Taylor and Harry Carson all solidified the long-standing passion for that defensive second level.
The ‘backer spot hasn’t looked so, uh, fearful...
Members of New York Giants Take “Giant Step” to Assist Family Services of Westchester
May 25th, 2013 at 7:30 AM
The New York Giants are a charitable organization and that's reflected by the generous nature of their players. It's one of the many reasons fans are so fiercely loyal to them and why they're often looked at as one of the classiest organizations in the sports world. And now, Big...
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...
New York Giants’ Jacquian Williams Still Recovering from PCL Injury
May 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** In 2011, Jacquian Williams was able to make a positive impact on the New York Giants defense and, eventually, won a starting job. But in 2012, he suffered an injury to his PCL -- the posterior cruciate ligament -- which is one of the four major ligaments in the...
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...
New York Giants’ Jerry Reese on Aaron Curry: “It was a Low-Risk Signing”
May 11th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
On Friday afternoon, former first-round draft pick Aaron Curry came to an agreement to sign with the New York Giants on a one-year deal. And it was Curry who broke the news himself on his Twitter page with a very enthusiastic message to all of his fans and viewers, revealing...
Did News of Michael Boley’s Arrest Cost Chance at Reunion with New York Giants?
May 3rd, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Not too long ago, there were whispers of the New York Giants bringing back Michael Boley into the fold for 2013. He was the first of several player cuts back in early February, the Giants were considering bringing back their veteran outside linebacker for a reunion and second tour with...
Green Bay Packers Put MLB Desmond Bishop on Trade Block; Should New York Giants Inquire?
April 28th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
The 2013 NFL Draft has come and gone, and we saw New York Giants General Manager Jerry Reese make improvements to the defense, as well as the offensive line. But one area that he didn't look to make a move at is middle linebacker, something the team still needs to...
New York Giants: Choosing to Stay in Blue
March 30th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Anyone remember head coach Tom Coughlin’s first few years back with the New York Football Giants - when the rumor was that “no one wanted to play for him?” Looking back can sometimes turn into ironic humor.
As we sit in current day, most players that have played for him (and...
New York Giants: Why Mathias Kiwanuka Back to DE is Right Move for Big Blue
March 28th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants were well prepared to lose Osi Umenyiora this offseason. And with the defensive end landing in Atlanta late on Wednesday night, the Giants are now expected to move Mathias Kiwanuka back to his original position.
Kiwanuka has played the last two years primarily at outside linebacker...
With Numbers Improved, Does Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o Merit Consideration from New York Giants?
March 27th, 2013 at 1:00 PM
With the NFL Draft now less than one month away, the "draft stock" of each prospect has become more focused. Beginning in the first week of January with the BCS National Championship game, everything has gone against Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o.
Te'o had a sub-par game against the Alabama Crimson...
New York Giants “Likely” to Move Mathias Kiwanuka Back to Full-Time DE?
March 26th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** With Osi Umenyiora all but assured to land in Atlanta, and inexperienced depth behind starters Jason Pierre-Paul and Justin Tuck, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports the New York Giants are "likely" to move Mathias Kiwanuka back to full-time defensive end.
The main concern with moving Kiwi back to full-time DE...
New York Giants Sign Linebacker Dan Connor to a One-Year Deal
March 16th, 2013 at 1:35 PM
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.
"(Giants-Cowboys) is a big-time rivalry. It runs deep. There are a couple of them in the NFC East. I know it’s a competitive...
New York Giants’ Keith Rivers: “I Have to Prove I Can Stay Healthy”
March 16th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
On Friday, the New York Football Giants added to their linebacker corps by re-signing Keith Rivers. While many are questioning this signing because of on-the-field health issues, Rivers is stepping into 2013 with a positive mindset to be what he feels he’s capable of.
“Anytime you step on the field you...
New York Giants: Why Keith Rivers Re-Signing Means He Has Chance to Start in 2013
March 14th, 2013 at 6:15 PM
We at Giants 101 have always been very high on Keith Rivers. Ever since he was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first-round back in 2008, many liked what they saw when he came out of USC.
Rivers' downfall however, has been injuries. In his rookie year of 2008, he...
New York Giants Will Re-Sign Linebacker Keith Rivers
March 14th, 2013 at 2:49 PM
The New York Giants will re-sign linebacker Keith Rivers to a one-year deal, a source tells Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger.
Rivers, who was acquired from the Cincinnati Bengals for a fifth-round pick last year, flashed on the field at times in 2012. Unfortunately, as has been the case his entire...
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...
Agent of Linebacker Keith Rivers Says There “Will Be Discussions” with New York Giants About Return
February 21st, 2013 at 8:45 AM
When the New York Giants originally acquired linebacker Keith Rivers from the Cincinnati Bengals for a fifth-round draft pick, they did so with hopes that he would stay healthy and prove to be a steal. Unfortunately, that did not happen and Rivers was plagued with a variety of injuries, as...
New York Giants Keep or Dump: Chase Blackburn
January 20th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
The New York Giants were incredibly fortunate to find Chase Blackburn sitting on his couch in Ohio in the midst of their 2011 season. Michael Boley was injured, neither Mark Herzlich nor Greg Jones were ready for the challenge and the Giants had no answers to fill their void...
Should New York Giants Select Manti Te’o If He’s Available to Them in 2013 NFL Draft?
January 19th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** New York Giants General Manager Jerry Reese faces the task of finding someone to play middle linebacker this offseason, and could look to the NFL Draft to do so. The top linebacker in this year's class is Heisman runner-up Manti Te'o, who helped lead a fierce Notre Dame defense...
