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New York Giants DT Johnathan Hankins: “I’m Going to Embrace My Role and Get Better”
May 13th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
After only a few short days of rookie mini-camp, it has become apparent that the New York Giants not only selected talented athletes in the 2013 NFL Draft, but team players as well. Quarterback Ryan Nassib has already welcomed his back-up role, while defensive end Damontre Moore made is abundantly...
New York Giants Sign Veteran Tryout Defensive Tackle Frank Okam
May 11th, 2013 at 7:58 PM
The New York Giants have been stockpiling defensive tackles this winter. First, they re-signed Shaun Rogers after missing all of the 2012 season with a blood clot in his leg. Then they raided the Philadelphia Eagles depth chart by landing free agents Cullen Jenkins and Mike Patterson.
In the 2013 NFL...
New York Giants: Breaking Down Each Draft Class Under GM Jerry Reese
April 25th, 2013 at 10:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** "In Reese We Trust." If you are a New York Giants fan, it's a phrase that many fans have uttered in the six years that Jerry Reese has been the team's general manager.
During his six years, his worst season at the helm was 8-8 in 2009. But he has...
Making Sense of the New York Giants’ Offseason Approach
April 7th, 2013 at 11:00 AM
The 2013 offseason has been a busy one for the New York Giants. Perhaps even busier than many had anticipated. On top of parting ways with a number of aging veterans whose salary exceeded their production, General Manager Jerry Reese has maneuvered his way through the free agent market masterfully.
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New York Giants Sign Former Philadelphia Eagles DT Mike Patterson to One-Year Deal
April 3rd, 2013 at 6:29 PM
The New York Giants have landed another free agent from their NFC East rivals. Mike Garafolo of USA Today has broken the news through Twitter that the Giants have signed defensive tackle Mike Patterson.
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Jenny Vrentas of the Newark-Star Ledger notes it's a one-year deal, but the money involved hasn't been...
New York Giants Defense: Repairing the Scheme
March 23rd, 2013 at 6:30 AM
While the media world is already discussing power rankings, the New York Football Giants are hip-deep in figuring out how to realistically improve their in-the-books stats from 2012 - especially on defense.
For a unit that will forever be remembered as a feared one in the past, that perception has gotten...
Former New York Giants DT Chris Canty Visits Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Cheifs
February 11th, 2013 at 2:00 PM
For those of you holding out hope Chris Canty comes back to the New York Giants on a lower deal, it doesn't look like he's sitting around waiting for it: a report from Mike Garafolo indicates Canty has already visited the Tennessee Titans and is on his way to visit...
New York Giants’ Linval Joseph, Three Others Reach Contract Escalators
February 6th, 2013 at 11:10 AM
As Giants 101 reported at the end of the January, wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, tackle David Diehl and guard Chris Snee all reached contract escalators that will increase their 2013 salaries. As it turns out, they were not alone, and Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports that...
How Can New York Giants Tailor Their Defense to a Changing NFL?
January 15th, 2013 at 11:30 AM
It is nearly impossible to ignore the presence of mobile quarterbacks in the modern NFL. This past weekend, the nation witnessed incredible performances by Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick. The NFC East itself features the fantastic (though banged up) Robert Griffin III.
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New York Giants’ Linval Joseph Fined $7,875 for “Unnecessary Roughness” Against Redskins
December 8th, 2012 at 8:30 AM
The league announced on Friday that New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph was fined $7,875 for his part in an on-field altercation Monday night against the Washington Redskins.
Following a fumble by Redskins running back Alfred Morris, a pile began to develop when offensive lineman Will Montgomery dove in rather...
New York Giants’ Jacquian Williams, Domenik Hixon Out on Sunday Against Green Bay Packers
November 23rd, 2012 at 4:00 PM
When the New York Giants released their final injury report on Friday afternoon, it was no surprise that wide receiver Domenik Hixon (ankle) and linebacker Jacquian Williams (knee) were both listed as out. Neither were expected to suit up against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night.
"He was sick today,...
New York Giants’ Linval Joseph Misses Second Consecutive Practice with Swollen Knee
November 23rd, 2012 at 7:00 AM
When defensive tackle Linval Joseph woke up on Wednesday morning, he noticed some swelling in his knee. So as opposed to practicing, New York Giants doctors had him rehab at team facilities, but that only made the swelling worse. Accordingly, Joseph was held out of practice and expected to return...
New York Giants Defense: Ability with Resolution to Recent Alarms
November 17th, 2012 at 4:00 PM
There are two things this New York Giants defense possesses: serious talent and recent grim glitches. The “proper” post-game speeches are being recited about these concerns, but are they able to be mended?
Perry Fewell’s defense has a Jekyll and Hyde personality anomaly going on through its first ten games. Sometimes...
Improved Pressure from Interior Has Revitalized New York Giants’ Pass Rush
October 20th, 2012 at 12:13 PM
During the week leading up to the game versus San Francisco, one claim was that the New York Giants’ non-existent pass rush was going up against the best offensive line in the league. Stats are always a favorite footnote for the media.
Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell knew that OL Joe Staley...
New York Giants Vs. San Francisco 49ers: NFL Week Six Game Analysis
October 16th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
The New York Giants walked into San Francisco feeling disrespected and underestimated and they made sure to remind the San Francisco 49ers, as well as the rest of the league for that matter, who the defending Super Bowl champions are and what they are capable of. Ahmad Bradshaw was phenomenal...
New York Giants Do the ‘Impossible,’ Go on Road and Defeat San Francisco 49ers 26-3
October 14th, 2012 at 7:28 PM
The New York Giants could not possibly beat the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park. It couldn't be done. The 49ers were going to come in hungry, angry and electric after the Giants "stole" their championship season a year ago. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk said the game would...
Michael Strahan Holds Private One Hour Meeting with New York Giants Defensive Line
October 14th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Defensive end and future NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan may have retired following the 2007 season, but he's made himself no stranger to the team over the last five years. And no, not just because he's had a sitcom and hosted several television shows since then, but because he...
New York Giants Vs. Carolina Panthers: Guide to Defending Cam Newton
September 20th, 2012 at 3:28 PM
The New York Giants have played some suspect defense over their first two regular season games. Big Blue has given up a staggering 740 yards of total offense since the start of the season, including an average of almost seven yards per play. The pass rush has been ineffective, Corey...
New York Giants’ Marvin Austin Could Make NFL Debut Against Tampa Bay Buccaneers
September 16th, 2012 at 7:00 AM
New York Giants defensive tackle Marvin Austin has not played a meaningful football game in over two years. After being suspended for his senior season at North Carolna, he missed all of Big Blue's 2011 campaign with a torn pectoral muscle. To exacerbate his injury woes, Austin missed a majority...
New York Giants’ Marvin Austin Suffers a Setback; Return Status Uncertain
August 26th, 2012 at 6:30 AM
Earlier this month, New York Giants defensive tackle Marvin Austin said his back was improving and he was inching closer to a return to the field. Unfortunately, sometime between then and now, the 2011 second-round pick suffered a setback and will not likely be ready for the season opener against...
