Archive for July, 2011

Giants Talking To Brad Maynard

It would be hard to believe that the Giants wouldn’t bring in a veteran punter to compete with erratic Matt Dodge. That veteran punter might be on his way. The Giants are talking to former Giants Brad Maynard about a return. The 37 year old was a Giant from 1997-2000. He averaged 40 yards per [...]

Mara: Giants Long Way From Signing Plax

Giants Co-owner John Mara was on PFT Live today and, naturally, Plaxico  Burress came up. Here’s what Mara had to say: “That was 2008, and it’s now 2011,” Mara said.  “He is coming tomorrow evening and he and Tom are going to sit down, and that’s step one of the process.  And if we move [...]

Giants Re-Sign Kiwanuka

The Giants have agreed to terms with defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka, according to reports. Kiwanuka battled injuries last year, but before he got hurt looked like a natural fit in Perry Fewell’s defense. Terms of the deal are not yet known.

Diehl To Move To Left Guard

After cutting Rich Seubert, the Giants needed a replacement at left guard. They didn’t need to look to far. The Bergen Record reports that the Giants are moving left tackle David Diehl to his natural position of left guard. In all likelihood, Will Beatty is the new left tackle. Despite concerns over the quality of [...]

Giants To Sign Most, If Not All, Draft Picks Today

The Giants could be signing most, if not all, of their draft picks today, according to Ralph Vacchiano. There could be a flood of #NYG draft picks agreeing or signing today. Agents for many of them say things are “close” or “almost done”. In fact, as Mike Garafolo reports, 7th round pick Da’Rel Scott’s deal [...]

Giants Sign Rookie Free Agent Payne

The Giants have signed free agent rookie running back Keith Payne, from Virginia. He ran a 4.83 40, so look for him to be tried out at fullback.

Bush To Dolphins; Giants Front Runners For Bradshaw

Ahmad Bradshaw had said that he wanted to play for either the Dolphins or the Giants. It won’t be the Dolphins. The Fins today acquired RB Reggie Bush from the Saints. With Bush in the fold, there is no need for Bradshaw. The Giants have been trying to restructure fellow RB Brandon Jacobs’ contract, and [...]

Dissecting What’s Happened and What Lies Ahead

Here’s a recap of what’s happened so far with the New York Giants and what lies ahead.  Offensive Line Cuts: The staple of the Giants used to be there tough, hard noised offensive line. They always played together. Things are about to change. For staters, two long-time starters, Rich Seubert and Shaun O’Hara have been [...]

The Eagles Will Have A Great CB Tandem

Via Adam Schefter Twitter: “Look for Kevin Kolb being traded to Arizona for Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a draft pick by the end of the week.” If this happens, the Eagles will have a great CB tandem of Samuel and Rodger-Cromartie which is almost as great as the Jets CB tandem of Revis and Asomugha. (if [...]

Papa: Giants, Boss come to agreement

According to Bob Papa on the NFL network, the New York Giants and TE Kevin Boss have come to a deal. The terms of the deal were not released but this is good news for the Giants and for Kevin Boss. Welcome back Kevin!   UPDATE (1:09 pm) Tom Rock of Newsday is now reporting [...]