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Knight Gets the Call to Take Wilson’s Place in the G-Men’s Secondary

A few days after losing Gibril Wilson to the Raiders, the Giants moved quickly to replace him, and they did just that on Monday with veteran safety Sammy Knight.  The 32-year-old was the leading tackler for the Jags last season with 132, and also picked off four passes.   “We’re excited to have a veteran of […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 03 2008

Coughlin’s Extension to Pay Him $21 Million Total

Giants coach Tom Coughlin is on the verge of being a VERY rich man, as reports are the head coach will be getting a new extension that will pay him $21 million over the next four seasons.  Many thought that Coughlin would be fired by now, as he was very much on the hot seat […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008

Giants Sign Linebacker Keith O’Neil

The Giants today announced the signing of linebacker Keith O’Neil.  Last season O’Neil didn’t play, as he was waived/injured by the Colts.  In 2006 he played in 10 games with Indy, making 13 tackles playing mostly special teams and in limited packages on defense.  He is 6-foot, 240 pounds.  He also played two seasons in […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 22 2008

Giants and Falcons Reportedly in Talks About a Trade for DeAngelo Hall

It sounds as if the Giants are ready to pull off a blockbuster of a deal to acquire Falcons topnotch cornerback DeAngelo Hall. Today’s Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that the Giants and Falcons are talking about a deal that would send Hall to New York for the Giants first-round draft pick (31st overall) in this […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 22 2008

Four More Years: Coughlin on the Verge of Extension

 
One year ago at this time the talk of the Big Apple was not was if Giants coach Tom Coughlin would be fired in 2008…it was WHEN would he be fired during the 2007 season.  Now who has the last laugh?  Coughlin, fresh off leading the Giants to their third Super Bowl title, is in […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 19 2008

Reese: Shockey’s Staying

                           
Despite the fact that New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey vanished from the Giants soon after breaking his leg on December 16 and opting to stay away from the team during the Super Bowl run this season, it appears that Shockey will remain a Giant - at least for this season.
According to Arthur Staple […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Feb 14 2008

Giants and Tynes Agree on a Five-Year Deal

While he struggled early in the year, in the end, Lawrence Tynes came through when he had to, and becuase of it he has landed a new five-year deal that will keep him with the Super Bowl Champs.  The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that the Giants and Tynes have agreed to a new a five-year, […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 11 2008

Tynes Re-Ups With Giants

                 
Perhaps it was the winning field goal against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game, but in any case, New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes will be able to cash in.  According to the New York Daily News, Tynes signed a 5-year, $7 million contract to remain with the Giants - just […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Feb 11 2008

Spagnuolo To Remain With Giants

                     
The New York Giants can now breath a sigh of relief, as defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been eliminated for consideration for the Washington Redskins’ head coaching position; the Giants formally announced that Spagnuolo has agreed to remain as the team’s defensive coordinator and will receive a new three-year, $6 million contract - which should […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Feb 07 2008

Tuck Says New York-Boston Rivalry Has New Chapter

 
Giants defensive end Justin Tuck says the bitter rivalry between New York City and Boston now has a new chapter.  Fresh off their stunning 17-14 win in Super Bowl 42 over the New England Patriots, Tuck said there’s no doubt in his mind that the two teams now, quote, “hate” each other.  The Notre Dame […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 07 2008