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Former New York Giants WR Amani Toomer Says Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks Learned from Steve Smith
June 5th, 2013 at 4:41 PM
Former New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer has done a relatively nice job at transitioning from playing on the field, to a media role off of it. He began doing on shows on local Long Island sports, and has worked his way up to appearances with both NBC and...
Former New York Giants Teammates “Shocked” by the Retirement of Steve Smith
May 31st, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Once upon a time, rookie wide receiver Steve Smith was holding up a Super Bowl trophy and was poised to become the favorite target of quarterback Eli Manning. He would then go on to set the single-season franchise record with 107 receptions, prompting the team to offer him a five-year,...
Former New York Giants WR Steve Smith Announces Retirement from NFL
May 29th, 2013 at 5:10 PM
On Wednesday, former New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith decided to call it a career, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that the 28-year-old will retire from the NFL.
“I’ve been blessed to play the game that I love at the highest level for the past six years,” Smith...
Philadelphia Eagles First-Round Pick Lane Johnson on Giants’ Jason Pierre-Paul: “You Can Disrupt Him”
April 25th, 2013 at 9:20 PM
It took all of five minutes for Philadelphia Eagles first-round pick, Lane Johnson, to take some potshots at the New York Giants. He aimed specifically at defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, with whom he'll be battling for many years to come.
“When he got on the field and did a backflip, everybody...
Cullen Jenkins “Felt Wanted” by New York Giants; Dan Connor Feels Like a “Traitor” to Dallas Cowboys
April 19th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
There's something about being a member of the New York Giants. Every newly signed free agent says it, but none of them can ever really put their finger on it. Such was the case for former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins, who was signed by Big Blue earlier in...
Smokescreen Surrounding Victor Cruz, New York Giants Gets Denser Over Past 24 Hours
April 12th, 2013 at 10:05 AM
After a couple relatively quiet weeks surrounding restricted free agent (RFA) wide receiver Victor Cruz and his status with the New York Giants, a web of new information has been released over the past 24 hours. Unfortunately for the fans, every report seems to conflict with the other reports and...
DeSean Jackson Game-Winning Punt Return Vs New York Giants Voted NFL’s Greatest Play Ever
April 9th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
December 19, 2010. A date that will forever be surrounded with rage and hate among many loyal and die-hard New York Giants fans. It's a day that was dubbed the "Miracle in the Meadowlands, Part 2" by a lot of NFL fans, although many Giants fans refer to it as...
New York Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin Hints Plaxico Burress was at Fault for 2008 Collapse
April 5th, 2013 at 6:00 PM
The 2007 New York Giants came from seemingly nowhere to defeat one of the greatest teams of all time to win their first Super Bowl championship since 1990. However, in 2008, the Giants did not sneak up on anybody. Powered by the Eli Manning to Plaxico Burress connection, Big Blue...
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...
Former New York Giants Wide Receiver Sinorice Moss Attemping to Become Actor
April 3rd, 2013 at 6:30 AM
The New York Giants drafted wide receiver Sinorice Moss in the second round of the 2006 NFL draft with the hope that his blazing speed would allow him to develop into a dominant slot receiver. To make a long story short, Moss' career was marred by a slew on injuries...
Philadelphia Eagles Promise to “Shock the World” in 2013
March 15th, 2013 at 2:00 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles are making promises they can't keep again. This time it comes by way of newly signed nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga, who set the bar pretty high during his introductory press conference on Wednesday. As we've heard so many times before, he insists 2013 is finally the year...
New York Giants to Meet with Former Philadelphia Eagles DT Cullen Jenkins
March 1st, 2013 at 6:30 AM
The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins less than a week ago, and already he's beginning to line up possible suitors. One potential destination may come as a bit of a surprise: the New York Giants, with whom he'll be meeting on Friday.
The Giants are certainly in need...
New York Giants’ Rueben Randle Heavy Favorite to Land No. 3 Wide Receiver Role in 2013
February 13th, 2013 at 3:56 PM
The New York Giants took two skill position players at the top of the 2012 NFL draft that contributed promising, yet inconsistent performances throughout their inaugural seasons in Blue. David Wilson showed potential as a kick returner and a big play running back, while Rueben Randle torched Philadelphia Eagles' cornerback...
New York Giants Won’t Change Defense for New Wave of College-Style Offenses
January 27th, 2013 at 3:32 PM
The NFL is an ever-evolving league in which challenging the norm can often bring about mockery and ridicule. When Denver Bronco's head coach John Fox drew up an option-style offense for quarterback Tim Tebow, most people around the NFL called it a gimmicky method that would not solve Denver's long-term...
New York Giants Once Offered Chip Kelly an Offensive Quality-Control Job
January 25th, 2013 at 11:30 AM
Chip Kelly will make his NFL debut next season as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Kelly's NFL career nearly started much sooner, albeit it in a smaller capacity. In 2006, prior to taking over as offensive coordinator of the Oregon Ducks, Kelly was offered, and strongly considered, an...
Jim Herrmann Withdraws Name from Eagles’ DC Search; Will Remain with New York Giants
January 21st, 2013 at 11:15 AM
A little over a week ago, New York Giants Director of College Scouting, Marc Ross, interviewed with the New York Jets for their vacant General Manager position. After the sit down, Ross told Gang Green "thanks, but no thanks" and withdrew his name from consideration. Now, Giants linebackers coach Jim...
New York Giants LB Coach Jim Herrmann Interviews for Eagles Defensive Coordinator Position
January 19th, 2013 at 4:53 PM
New York Giants linebacker coach Jim Herrmann has interviewed for the for the Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator position. Herrmann has been on Big Blue's staff for the past four seasons. Prior to his arrival to the Giants, Herrmann also served the same role for the New York Jets for three...
New York Giants’ Spencer Paysinger on Chip Kelly’s Airrval in NFC East: “He’s Dangerous”
January 18th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
After a bizarre back-and-forth between the Philadelphia Eagles and Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly, the two sides have finally agreed on a deal that will lure the long-time NCAA coach to the NFL. Along with Kelly comes a fast-paced, gimmick-style offense that has had very little success at the...
