August 23rd, 2009 
Mark Picucci 
Posted in From ProFootballTalk.com As we’ve previously said, probably more than a few times, the top priority for the preseason is to emerge from the four games (five for the teams tapped to play in Canton) with minimal injuries. The Giants picked up a potentially significant one on Saturday night, with defensive tackle Jay Alford reportedly suffering [...]
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Tags: Coughlin Talks About Last Night’s Game
Tom Coughlin talked about the Giants loss to the Bears to the media (via Giants.com) AUGUST 23, 2009 Obviously the coaches…as they were looking at this tape, trying to analyze it and as is normally the case…you have some things are done well, but they are not done consistently enough. You have got some people [...]
Alford Tears MCL, Canty Has Tear In Hamstring
Bad news for Jay Alford: His injury is worse than expected. Instead of a sprained knee, he has torn his MCL, and and a partial tear of his ACL, according to multiple outlets. The approach is wait and see–he will try to strength his knee over the next two weeks, and then Giants doctors will [...]
Alford Sprains Knee:
Defensive tackle Jay Alford, who was having an excellent summer with the Giants, had to be carted off the field tonight but the initial diagnosis is that he only has a sprained MCL in his left knee. “I hope that’s all it is,” Tom Coughlin said. “But they have to go through all the tests.” [...]
The Giants Are Not and Should Not Get Brandon Marshall.
Am I the only one in the world who thinks the Giants should not puruse Brandon Marshall? I will admit that Brandon Marshall is Super talented. He’s Young, he’s more than fast enough, he’s big and strong. But there are reasons why the Giants should not get Brandon Marshall. He’s Too Expensive. FIrst is the [...]
Giants Lose To Bears 17-3
After last week’s thrilling last second victory, the Giants came out flat and looked over matched in a 17-3 loss to the Chicago Bears Saturday night. The first team defense did not get any pressure, and Jay Cutler looked like the second coming of John Elway, while Matt Forte looked like Barry Sanders. The Giants [...]
Giants Bears Halftime Thoughts
For some reason, the Giants didn’t look as sharp as they did against Carolina. Maybe it’s the short turnaround, but they just didn’t look sharp. Defense wasn’t getting as much pressure. Offense didn’t look as crisp. Just a flat, uninspired effort so far. But, it’s good that it’s the preseason. This is the time to [...]
Giants vs Bears Game Preview
It’s Week 2 of preseason! Can you believe that? The 1-0 Giants take on the 0-1 Bears in our first look at Jay Cutler and the boys from Chicago. You’re going to see more play from the starters this week. Eli and the boys on offense might play the whole first quarter, maybe a little [...]
Coughlin, Giants Laying Claim As “America’s Military Team”
From USATODAY.COM: The Dallas Cowboys might be “America’s team.” The New York Giants might be “America’s military team.” The Giants have embraced those who have served the United States in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two seasons ago, Lt. Col. Greg Gadson, who lost both legs to a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2007, [...]
Comments OffSee Danny Clark at Comix Comedy Club!
Linebacker Danny Clark will be appearing live at Comix Comedy club on Thursday August 27th at 9:30 in the 12 Angry Mascots live sports-comedy show! More info is below: NY Giants linebacker Danny Clark has just confirmed his appearance at the 12 Angry Mascots live sports-comedy show on Thursday, August 27th at 9:30 PM. He [...]
