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How Does Aaron Curry Fit with the New York Giants?
May 13th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
New York Giants General Manager Jerry Reese has pulled off another of his signature low risk, high reward signings. This time it comes by way of former fourth overall pick, linebacker Aaron Curry. The big question becomes, how does Curry fit in with with the Giants' plans at linebacker? ***PHOTO1*** Drafted by...

Former Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders OLB Aaron Curry to Visit New York Giants
May 6th, 2013 at 8:19 PM
The New York Giants search for linebackers continues, as a new name has emerged as an interest. Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News has reported that Aaron Curry will be in town for a visit with the Giants. Curry is a former first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks back...

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...

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’ Jason Pierre-Paul Would not Be Surprised If Team Drafts Another Pass Rusher
April 25th, 2013 at 2:35 PM
***PHOTO1*** With the 2013 NFL Draft just mere hours away, the New York Giants are on the precipice of building upon a core of young talent that has already contributed to the improbable acquisition of a Lombardi Trophy. Although the team has needs along the offensive line, at linebacker and...

Florida State DE Tank Carradine on New York Giants’ Radar
April 24th, 2013 at 12:35 PM
It's the eve of the 2013 NFL Draft, and defense seems to be on the mind of the New York Giants. It's a unit that struggled in 2012 and one that needs major improvement after a disappointing 9-7 season. ***VIDEO1*** One of the needs the Giants have to make is to their...

New York Giants’ Mathias Kiwanuka Has Heart Set on Playing DE; Likely to Remain in “Joker” Role
April 22nd, 2013 at 8:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** Mathias Kiwanuka was drafted to play defensive end for the New York Giants and that's exactly what he wants to do. In fact, fellow defensive lineman Justin Tuck said last week that Kiwi has his "heart set" on filling that role. “I hope he’s a D-end. I think that’s the...

New York Giants 2013 NFL Draft Profile: Iowa State LB A.J. Klein
April 19th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
The NFL is an ever-evolving entity that constantly finds new, innovative methods to electrify fans and drive up interest in the game. Last season, it was Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick and the addition of the read-option offense. In 2013, we will learn how defenses have evolved...

Report: Multiple Teams Interested in New York Giants WR Victor Cruz
April 13th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** The clock is ticking for Victor Cruz as a restricted free agent. The New York Giants wide receiver has until April 19th to receive an offer sheet from any of the other 31 NFL teams, in which the Giants can decide to match it, or receive a first-round draft...

New York Giants Lead NFL with 16 Players 30 Years of Age or Older
April 8th, 2013 at 2:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** When you think of the New York Giants, you don't exactly think of them as an old NFL team. However, despite a youth movement occurring at several positions, Big Blue actually leads the league in players 30 years of age or older with 16. The New Orleans Saints are...

New York Giants 2013 NFL Draft Profile: Margus Hunt
April 8th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
The New York Giants are known for their ability to find quality pass rushers in the NFL draft. Osi Umenyiora, Justin Tuck and Jason Pierre-Paul are just a handful of Big Blue's recent plethora of dominant pass rushers, but the franchise has a long history of acquiring athletes who know...

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...

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...

What Wes Welker’s Deal Means for New York Giants’ Victor Cruz
March 14th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
***PHOTO1*** Wide receiver Wes Welker surprised the NFL by leaving the New England Patriots and signing with the Denver Broncos yesterday. Welker signed a two-year deal at a surprisingly reasonable $12 million ($6 million a year). It had been reported that if Welker signed with another team that the Patriots would...

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 Restructure Contract of Mathias Kiwanuka
February 25th, 2013 at 1:50 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants and defensive end/linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka have agreed on a restructured contract, reports Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger. The restructured deal, which was signed last Thursday, converts $1.5 million of Kiwi's 2013 guaranteed base salary into a signing bonus. The new deal will save the Giants approximately...

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...

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. ***PHOTO1*** Once considered...

John Harbaugh: Baltimore Ravens Do not Fear New York Giants Pass Rush
December 19th, 2012 at 1:25 PM
***PHOTO1*** The once fierce New York Giants pass rush has had their struggles getting to the quarterback this year, and that's something that's been well documented. However, through the first 15 weeks of the season, teams across the league have remained wary of their potential for disruption. But that has...

New York Giants’ Mathias Kiwanuka: Sunday’s Display a Dishonor to Anyone Who’s Worn the “NY”
December 17th, 2012 at 8:35 AM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants didn't just lose on Sunday, they were flat-out embarrassed and humiliated by the Atlanta Falcons. So much so that defensive end/linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka said it was an insult to anyone who has ever worn the uniform or fans that wear the logo. "[It's] embarrassing not only...