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New York Giants Planned to Reduce Victor Cruz’s Tender Amount
June 17th, 2013 at 12:45 PM
***PHOTO1*** Had wide receiver Victor Cruz not signed his one-year, $2.879 million restricted free agent (RFA) tender, today would have been the day the New York Giants had the option of reducing his tender amount. And although many experts and pundits didn't anticipate Big Blue doing so, it turns out...
Cops Raid Club Where New York Giants WR Victor Cruz was Partying
June 17th, 2013 at 9:25 AM
A relaxing night of Champagne and the company of close friends turned sour in a hurry for New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz as police raided the club in which he was partying late last week.
“Victor was at a table surrounded by a group of friends and some girls,”...
New York Giants’ Hakeem Nicks Focused on Football, not New Contract
June 17th, 2013 at 8:25 AM
Most articles are prefaced with some type of information on a situation. The last few on New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks weren’t about his 2012 season or about his rehabilitation, or even about what’s to hopefully come for the 2009 blue first-round draft pick. This one is.
2013 will...
New York Giants’ Perry Fewell Discusses Different Parts of Current Defense, Strategy for 2013
June 17th, 2013 at 6:25 AM
New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell has a tough task ahead entering the 2013 season. His defense went through a very rough season, one in which it allowed 344 total points and was ranked number 31 overall in the NFL. It was also a defense that only recorded 33...
Ray Perkins Has No Regrets Over Leaving New York Giants Just Prior to Their Success in the 80′s
June 16th, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Ray Perkins may not have had the best record (23-34) as head coach of the New York Giants, but he is credited -- at least in part -- for making moves that would drastically alter their immediate future. He was responsible for the hiring of Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick, and...
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...
New York Giants’ DT Johnathan Hankins: “I Can Be a Really Big Factor on Defense”
June 15th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
Everyone knows the struggles the New York Giants' defensive line encountered in 2012, as they were unable to generate their usual pass rush, thus leading to a disappointing season and a 31st overall rank on defense.
Since the end of the season, General Manager Jerry Reese addressed the middle of the...
With or Without Contract, Justin Pugh Will Attend New York Giants Training Camp
June 15th, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Five of the New York Giants' seven draft picks have signed their rookie contract, with the Syracuse boys -- Justin Pugh and Ryan Nassib -- the only two remaining unsigned. And with all of the other contract issues ongoing or cropping up (see: Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks), this could...
New York Giants Standing Firm on $8 Million Annual Offer to Victor Cruz
June 15th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Wide receiver Victor Cruz has signed his one-year, $2.879 million restricted free agent (RFA) tender and may or may not show up to training camp when it begins in late July. And the New York Giants, doing their part to get this long-term deal done, have upped their offer to...
Victor Cruz to Show up to New York Giants Training’ Camp by August 6: Report
June 14th, 2013 at 5:39 PM
***PHOTO1*** The theme of Friday's news has been dominated by Victor Cruz. As reported earlier in the day, Cruz showed up in New Jersey and signed his one-year, first round tender for $2.879 million, thus making him a contractually obligated member of the team now.
Even with the signed tender, Cruz...
What to Expect with New York Giants, Victor Cruz Regarding Contract Situation Moving Forward
June 14th, 2013 at 4:44 PM
On Friday, after three months of perhaps one of the longest stare-offs in team history, one side finally blinked. As reported earlier this morning, Victor Cruz showed up to East Rutherford and signed his first-round, free agent tender which was placed upon him back in March, which is for one-year...
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’ Victor Cruz Refusing to Settle for Anything Less than $9 Million Annually: Report
June 14th, 2013 at 1:28 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants signed wide receiver Victor Cruz today, but not really. Cruz signed his tender of $2.89 million, which does relatively nothing in terms of securing No. 80 for the long-term. In reality, the two sides are at a standstill and are refusing to budge, which will...
New York Giants’ Victor Cruz May Still Holdout Despite Signing RFA Tender: Report
June 14th, 2013 at 12:05 PM
***PHOTO1*** Are you one of the many celebrating Victor Cruz's decision to sign his one-year, $2.879 restricted free agent (RFA) tender offer from the New York Giants? Well, don't get too excited just yet. Despite the fact that Cruz can now be fined $30,000 per day for each day of...
Victor Cruz Will Sign One-Year RFA Tender Today; Still Seeking Long-Term Deal from New York Giants
June 14th, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Wide receiver Victor Cruz is reportedly on his way to the New York Giants' team facilities in East Rutherford, NJ this morning where he will sign his one-year, $2.879 million restricted free agent (RFA) tender.
"I'm going to sign my tender today and will continue talks for a long-term deal before...
New York Giants’ David Diehl not Ready to Be Unseated by Justin Pugh
June 14th, 2013 at 10:00 AM
***PHOTO1*** When the New York Giants drafted Syracuse offensive lineman Justin Pugh with their first pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, many thought it spelled the end for David Diehl. However, that's not how the situation has played out to date, with Diehl taking a pay cut to remain with...
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’ Kevin Gilbride on Rueben Randle: “He Has Stepped into a Leadership Role”
June 13th, 2013 at 6:50 PM
Over the last few weeks, some of the main stories dominating headlines have been about Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks and their absence from the New York Giants.
Even with Nicks back this week, others had to step up in the first-team reps and catch passes from Eli Manning, thus allowing...
New York Giants DC Perry Fewell on Current Defense: “I Really Like This Unit”
June 13th, 2013 at 3:04 PM
In 2012, the New York Giants had the number 31 ranked defense in the entire league, which was a big reason why they finished 9-7 and out of the playoffs. Late in the season, the team struggled to find any consistency and they really struggled to stop teams like the...
