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Plax Confident Deal Will be Done by Training Camp

Despite his issues right now in terms of trying to get a new contract, Giants wide out Plaxico Burress does think a deal will get done before training camp kicks off in July. Speaking on WIP Radio in Philly, Burress said “Honestly, I think my situation is going to be rectified before training camp, I’m [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 18 2008

Report: Upset Shockey and Reese Have Argument at Minicamp

The stress level at Giants camp went up a few more notches, as already unhappy tight end Jeremy Shockey may have written his way out of town after a shouting match with GM Jerry Reese.  Vinny DiTrani of the Bergen Record is reporting that the back and forth took place sometime this week, and was [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 13 2008

GiantsGab on the Lookout for Writers for the 2008 Season!

The Giants are the defending world champions, and in 2008 they are looking for more!  Here at GiantsGab, we are looking as well, as in looking for fans and writers who would be interested in joining our staff in 2008.  The site is growing by leaps and bounds, and we’re looking for dedicated Giants fans [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 12 2008

Burress Won’t Practice Till He Gets a New Deal

Distractions usually follow a team after success, and for the Super Bowl champion Giants, that distraction started today at the teams camp.  Star wide out Plaxico Burress, who caught the game winning TD in the Super Bowl, has stated that he will not practice during the teams mandatory minicamp because he wants a new deal [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 11 2008

Strahan Done; Active Sack Leader Set to Retire

It looks like it’s finally the end of the road for one of, if not the greatest pass rusher of all-time, as reports say that Giants DE Michael Strahan is ready to call it quits. FoxSports.com is reporting that Strahan wanted to finalize his decision before the defending Super Bowl champs gathered for mini-camp. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 09 2008

Shockey Speaks Out on Supposed Trade Demands

The drama between the Giants and tight end Jeremy Shockey took another turn this weekend as the loudmouth TE spoke out for the first time about trade demands and what the team was putting out there about his playing status in the Big Apple.  Shockey, who reportedly had demanded he wanted out of New York, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 08 2008

Tyree to Have to Fight Just to Make the Roster?

He may have been a Super Bowl hero, but it appears that wide out David Tyree is going to find himself struggling just to make the Giants roster this summer. NFL.com is reporting that due to the fact that Tyree had arthroscopic knee surgery in the offseason which has kept him from working out Tuesday, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 04 2008

Reports Say Shockey Will Attend Mini-Camp

Jeremy Shockey has been the subject of numerous headlines this offseason, and despite the fact that rumors remain he may be in another uni in 2008, reports from New York Newsday say he will be at the team’s mini-camp on June 11th through the 13th.  Shockey was almost dealt to the Saints in a draft [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 03 2008

Giants Add Veteran Wynn to Their D-Line

The Giants made a move to add some depth to their D-line today, inking Renaldo Wynn to a one-year deal. The 33-year-old could be a situational pass rusher, and will help out the line that already is deep with Michael Strahan, Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck. Reports say that Wynn can play on passing [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 02 2008

Guard Snee Says a Holdout Won’t Happen

Giants right guard Chris Snee says a holdout will not happen.  The guard, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season, will be in camp on time.  “I will be there,” he said in today’s New York Times, “and I will be ready to go.”  There was some thought that Snee [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 21 2008