Posts Tagged ‘new-york-giants’

Manning, Jacobs anchor Giants offense

Special Contribution by NFL Gridiron Gab Featured Author Adrian Mojia The Giants came out testing the Pats secondary and it would ultimately lead to two touchdowns in the final three minutes of the game. This was the first scoreless game at half all season, but Manning’s persistence paid off when it mattered most, finishing with [...]

Bradshaw, Nicks, and Baas ruled out; Barden activated

The Giants announced that center David Baas, wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and running back Ahmad Bradshaw did not make the trip and have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against in New England. Baas (knee), Hicks (hamstring) and Bradshaw (foot) had been listed as “Doubtful” on Friday’s injury report. Kevin Boothe is expected to start [...]

Rematch of Super Bowl XLII: Different outcome for Eli, Giants in New England

Prediction: A different Patriots defense appears at Foxborough, and from time to time, they look like a stellar unit.  It’s a group that’s geared to “bend, but don’t break” because of a lack of consistent pass rush.  I have a hunch that the Giants will be able to move the ball well, but not execute [...]

Pair of Big Blue defenders fined

The NFL has fined Giants safety Antrel Rolle $15,000 and defensive tackle Linval Joseph $7,500 for their actions in the 20-17 win over the Dolphins. Rolle was fined for making a horse-collar tackle on running back Reggie Bush at the end of a 35-yard run in the second quarter. He was penalized on the play. [...]

Jason Pierre-Paul (neck) absent from practice Friday

Worth monitoring: Giants sack artist Jason Pierre-Paul was not with the Giants during the open portion of Friday’s practice session. Pierre-Paul was limited on Thursday due to a neck injury he suffered during a practice collision. Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell downplayed the significance of the injury on Thursday. Bradshaw, Nicks: The team’s leading rusher was [...]

Could Bradshaw still play Sunday in New England?

Ahmad Bradshaw might not be out indefinitely, as originally reported. “I got a screw in my right fifth metatarsal two Februarys ago and I think the head of it is just aggravated right now,” Bradshaw said after last Sunday’s game against Miami. “I think it will be fine.” According to a source, Bradshaw could avoid [...]

Source: Ahmad Bradshaw out indefinitely

Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw is out indefinitely with a cracked bone in his right foot, Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger reports. Bradshaw has battled foot and ankle injuries throughout his career and is considering whether or not to undergo surgery, Garafolo adds. Through seven games this season, Bradshaw has a team-high 111 carries for [...]

Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) will not practice Wednesday

According to Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger, Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw’s foot is “swollen and sore”, according to coach Tom Coughlin – and he will not practice Wednesday. Also, center David Baas (knee) and wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (hamstring) will not practice. Nicks is considered “day-to-day.” Defensive end Justin Tuck is scheduled to practice, [...]

Brandon Jacobs only plays for his teammates

Giants running back Brandon Jacobs is making news on a daily basis. “I’m playing for my teammates, my brothers,” Jacobs said on Tuesday. “That’s who I care about. I don’t care about anybody else to be honest with you. I don’t care if [fans] cheer for me another day. They could boo me every day. [...]

Brandon Jacobs: “I’ve got nothing positive to say”

Giants displeased running back Brandon Jacobs was blunt and up front in the Giants locker room after a 20-17 win over the visiting Dolphins. He hadn’t received many carries (four), and many of those he did get were while fellow running back Ahmad Bradshaw was being tended to on the sideline for foot pain according [...]