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Giants’ Bear Pascoe, David Wilson & Rueben Randle Join New York Yankees’ Bleacher Role Call
May 17th, 2013 at 11:00 AM
If you're a fan of the New York Yankees, then you know of the guy known as "Bald Vinny." Vinny Milano is the leader of the "Bleacher Creatures" in Section 102 that does the customary role call of all the Yankee players on the field during the first inning. ***VIDEO1*** During Wednesday...

New York Giants’ Cooper Taylor: “I Want to Model My Career After Steve Atwater”
May 15th, 2013 at 3:15 PM
There was a time where football became second priority in life for Cooper Taylor. In 2009 while playing for Georgia Tech, it was discovered that he had a heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a condition that required surgery to correct it. When re returned from the surgery, he got buried in...

CBS Sports Ranks New York Giants Front Office No. 4 in NFL
May 15th, 2013 at 12:05 PM
Mid-May is the season for endless top whatever lists -- players, draft picks, personnel and front offices. Grades are often given out for rookies that have yet to play a single snap, players are rated for their value in a season that has not yet started and "on the block"...

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...

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...

New York Giants Will Likely Carry Three Quarterbacks in 2013
May 12th, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Not since 2007 have the New York Giants carried three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. However, expect that to change here in 2013. 2013 will be reminiscent of 2007 as three quarterbacks will be on the final blue player depth chart. Expect Eli Manning, David Carr and rookie Ryan Nassib to...

Mini-Camp Video: QB Ryan Nassib Showing Why New York Giants Traded up for Him
May 11th, 2013 at 11:40 AM
Fans were utterly shocked when the New York Giants traded up to select quarterback Ryan Nassib (Syracuse) in the fourth-round of the 2013 NFL Draft. But after two days and three practices (so far), it's becoming abundantly clear that General Manager Jerry Reese knew exactly what he was doing. ***VIDEO1*** After an...

New York Giants’ Justin Tuck Leaves Note for Damontre Moore: “Get Ready to Work”
May 11th, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Coming out of Texas A&M, one of the biggest criticisms facing defensive end Damontre Moore, who the New York Giants selected in the third-round of the 2013 NFL Draft, was that he didn't practice as hard as he played. It's something head coach Tom Coughlin was quick to address, and...

New York Giants Sign Former Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders OLB Aaron Curry
May 10th, 2013 at 4:11 PM
Aaron Curry has found a new home for 2013, as he will officially sign with the New York Giants. The 27-year-old outside linebacker posted the update on his Twitter account that he has in fact signed and excited to join the Giants. "EXCITED TO BE A GIANT!!!" he tweeted. No official word...

Ex-New York Giants RB Tiki Barber Asks Brother, Ronde Barber, Why People Don’t Like Him
May 10th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber has had a rocky relationship with New York Giants fans since his early retirement to pursue a career in broadcasting. After leaving the NFL, Barber was quick to criticize his former team, specifically quarterback Eli Manning and head coach Tom Coughlin. It's something that has...

Aaron Curry Says Visit with New York Giants Went Well; Has not Signed
May 9th, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Aaron Curry's free agent visit with the New York Giants is over. And although he says no deal has been reached, he praised the organization for being "first class." "That went well...little rough on the edges but nothing repetition and hard work can't smooth out," he tweeted. "My few hours with...

WFAN Extends Radio Contract to Exclusive Broadcast of New York Giants Games
May 9th, 2013 at 2:15 PM
New York Giants fans will continue to hear the voices of Bob Papa and Carl Banks on the radio during games for quite a few more years. ***PHOTO1*** On Wednesday, WFAN agreed to a deal that will continue to give them the exclusive rights to the radio broadcast of all of the Giants...

New York Giants’ Justin Pugh Looking to Make Opposing Defenders “Quit” During Games
May 9th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
New York Giants first-round draft pick Justin Pugh is looking to make a name for himself in his rookie season. And because he can play every single position on the offensive line, he is a potential candidate to start coming out of training camp and could be seen as the...

New York Giants Add Former Coach Bill Parcells to Hall of Fame Wall at Timex Performance Center
May 6th, 2013 at 2:05 PM
In August, former New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells will take his rightful place into the Hall of Fame come August. But bn Monday, the Giants added their former coach to their Hall of Fame wall with a photo along with other members of the current Hall of Fame,...

New York Giants’ Annual Mantra May Be Hidden This Year
May 5th, 2013 at 8:55 AM
While it hasn’t been hush on the Big Blue front that the New York Football Giants want this year to be a history-making one as Super Bowl XLVIII is on their home field turf. They are determined to be the first team to be in the big game and win...

New York Giants’ Tom Coughlin Admits Victor Cruz Situation Has Become a “Concern”
April 30th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
On Monday, New York Giants General Manager Jerry Reese said he remains "hopeful" that a deal between Big Blue and wide receiver Victor Cruz can get done. That, of course, is a far cry from what co-owner John Mara said a few weeks ago when he assured the world a...

New York Giants Follow Usual Strategy in 2013 NFL Draft; Fans React with Usual Skepticism
April 29th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
“And with the nineteenth pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select: Justin Pugh, tackle, Syracuse.” Cue gasps, moans and expletives. It was not as bad as when “Phil Simms, quarterback, Morehead State” was uttered, but fans weren’t excited as a whole. ***VIDEO1*** Speculation will lead to let down...

Big Things Expected from New York Giants Third-Round Selection Damontre Moore
April 28th, 2013 at 10:30 AM
The New York Giants found great value in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, snagging Texas A&M defensive end Damontre Moore. After selecting defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins from Ohio State, then Moore in the third, the Giants showed they were devoted to bolstering their defensive line after a...

New York Giants’ Tom Coughlin on LB Situation: “There Will Be Other Looks Before Camp”
April 28th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Heading into the 2013 NFL Draft, many experts anticipated the New York Giants would look to add a linebacker. Whether it was outside linebacker or inside linebacker, the Giants needed to make a serious consideration to drafting some of them. When the draft was over however, Big Blue did not...

Tom Coughlin not Concerned with Damontre Moore’s Poor 40 Time: “He Has Outstanding Quickness”
April 27th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
The moment defensive end Damontre Moore from Texas A&M was drafted by the New York Giants on Friday night, skeptics immediately pointed to his 40-yard dash time (4.95) as a major area of concern. However, for head coach Tom Coughlin and General Manager Jerry Reese, it means very little and...