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Chiefs TE Gonzalez Wants to Join the Giants?

From: ProFootballTalk.com
A reader tells us that KSHB in Kansas City is reporting that Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez has requested a trade, and that one of the teams in the running is the New York Gootball Fiants. (It’s an inside joke that you’ll understand only if you check the site every day, multiple times [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 10 2008

Giants O-Line Getting Closer to Being in Sync

From: Pro Football Weekly
The Giants’ offensive line was praised as perhaps the best unit — maybe not the five best individual talents, but the most cohesive group — heading into the season by NFL people. Through two games, that sentiment hasn’t changed much. Eli Manning has been sacked four times in 68 pass plays, which [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 20 2008

Giants Talking to Eagles First-Round Bust Jerome McDougle

It looks as if former Eagles first-round draft pick Jerome McDougle will not be out of work for long.  Having his best camp as an Eagle was not enough for him to earn a roster spot in Philly, but it looks as if division rival New York is going to take a flier on McDougle.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 31 2008

Is Strahan Truly an Option for Umenyiora?

Now that the Giants now that DE Osi Umenyiora is going to miss the entire season, the focus of who is going to take his place already seems to be turning to recently retired future Hall of Famer Michael Strahan. As soon as it was announced that Osi was gone, the rumor mill began popping [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 25 2008

Source: Giants to Use Running Back by Committee

From: KFFL.com
Giants running backs coach Jerald Ingram said the team will use a running back by committee as best they can to try and keep players healthy and other teams off balance. Ingram said all the running backs have something to give because they all contribute in their own way. He said the game plan [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 23 2008

Clayton Says Burress’ Extension Likely 1-2 Years

From John Clayton’s Blog Today: The reason Plaxico Burress is optimistic about a new contract before the start of camp because the deal will be good for both sides. The Giants can extend his contract a year or two, potentially making him more committed to the team’s offseason program. In return, Burress can collect a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 10 2008

Could Droughns’ 08 Roster Spot be in Danger?

The following from Sporting News about Reuben Droughns’ job this summer on the Giants roster does not really shock me:
“With Derrick Ward returning from a broken leg and Ahmad Bradshaw expected to fill a larger role in his second season, Giants RB Reuben Droughns will be hard-pressed to find many meaningful carries. He may be [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 01 2008

PFW: Tuck Ready to Step in and Be a Star

From: Pro Football Weekly
It has little to do with the fact that Michael Strahan retired, but Giants officials believe DE Justin Tuck is ready to become a full-fledged star. In fact there were some who believed strongly that Tuck would have beaten out Strahan for a starting gig had he returned. Tuck reportedly is in [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 29 2008

Corner Competition to be Intense During Camp

From: Pro Football Weekly
The Giants will have great competition at corner with Aaron Ross, Sam Madison, Corey Webster, R.W. McQuarters, Kevin Dockery, Geoffrey Pope and rookie Terrell Thomas. It’s possible, though, that one of them may move to safety. The most likely candidate would be McQuarters, who has taken a few snaps there previously and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 22 2008

PFW: Manningham Unimpressive so Far in Practices

From: Pro Football Weekly
Giants rookie WR Mario Manningham has been slow to impress in practice sessions. He has run the wrong route more than once and hasn’t tracked down some deep throws, which he often did at Michigan. He’s in no real danger of being cut during camp, but he might be primed for a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 15 2008