August 16th, 2009 
Mark Picucci 
Posted in From the Star Ledger: Over the first two weeks of training camp, coach Tom Coughlin had been impressed by rookie running back Andre Brown’s speed, size and versatility. On Friday night, when Brown ruptured his Achilles’ tendon late in practice, Coughlin couldn’t believe his possibilities for the season had already been erased. “The sad thing […]
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Andre Brown’s Injury Opens The Door For Allen Patrick:
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No Comments »DeAndre Wright Signs
Sixth round pick DeAndre Wright has signed a rookie contract with the Giants, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the Daily News. He is the first rookie to sign. The deal is worth around $1.6 million for four years with escalators and incentives that could make the total value to $4 million. In order to sign Wright, […]
Tags: contract, deal, deandre wright, first, giants, hendricks, news, pick, Ralph Vacchiano, signed, wright No Comments »Sha’Reef Rashad Is Impressing
Mike Garafolo has a great article on UDFA Sha’Reef Rashad: Sha’reef Rashad had the deep half of the field in a Cover-2 defense, so any long ball was his for the taking. Rashad claimed later he didn’t even see the receiver (Otis Lewis), just the ball, so he went up and got it for the […]
Final Mini-Camp Report; Barden Injures Leg
Here is Mike Garafolo’s practice report from the final mini-camp practice, along with news on Ramses Barden’s injury: First things first in your afternoon practice report: WR Ramses Barden left with a leg injury. It appeared to be a hamstring issue but nothing major as he had his leg wrapped and then stood and watched practice alongside […]
Morning Practice Report
Mike Garafolo has his morning practice report up: THE DRAFT PICKS I didn’t see that ball go through your hands, WR Ramses Barden. The morning fog obstructed my view. Hey, you’re allowed one per camp. Later, nice kick-out block by Barden on CB Vince Anderson. I said one: Barden later fumbled when he was stripped by CB Stoney […]
Afternoon Practice Report
Mike Garafolo has the afternoon practice report, including news on Travis Beckum’s injury: THE DRAFT PICKS I promised I’d keep an eye on LB Clint Sintim this afternoon and I did. He looked pretty good on his drops, which was interesting because all the scouting reports have suggested he struggles in space and that he’s best at […]
Tags: andre woodson, back, barden, beatty, beckum, bomar, Clint Sintim, deandre wright, draft, draft picks, Hakeem Nicks, injury, Kevin, Nicks, practice report, sintim, Vince Anderson, woodson, WR, wright No Comments »Full List of Mini-Camp Participants
The Daily News has the full list of mini-camp participants: QUARTERBACKS Andre’ Woodson Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State (fifth round) RECEIVERS Micah Rucker Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina (first round) Ramses Barden, Cal Poly (third round) Shaun Bodiford, Portland State (fourth-year player, tryout) Maurice Covington, Virginia (tryout) Daniel Polk, Midwestern State (first-year player, tryout) Tommy Breaux, […]
Tags: andre woodson, barden, beatty, beckum, bomar, Brooks, brown, Clint Sintim, deandre wright, Hakeem Nicks, Johnson, Kevin, mini camp, Nicks, participants, Receivers, sintim, smith, woodson, wright No Comments »Giants Assign Numbers to Draft Picks
The Giants have assigned draft picks to their draftees, except Hakeem Nicks: LB Clint Sintim: #97 OT William Beatty: #65 WR Ramses Barden: #13 TE Travis Beckum: #47 RB Andre Brown: #22 QB Rhett Bomar: #5 CB DeAndre Wright: #26 CB Stoney Woodson: #29 Mathias Kiwanuka swtiched to 94, which is why Sintim has 97.
Mel Kiper Grades the Giants:
From ESPN.COM New York Giants: GRADE: B The selection of first-round wide receiver Hakeem Nicks could be a good one, but he really needs to keep his weight up to make an impact in the NFL. I like the selection of offensive tackle William Beatty in the second round and wide receiver Ramses Barden in […]
Tags: back, barden, beatty, brown, deandre wright, draft, Draft Grade, ESPN, giants, grades, Hakeem Nicks, Mel Kiper, New York, NFL, Nicks, Ramses Barden, receiver, selection, woodson, wright No Comments »DeAndre Wright Biography
DeAndre Wright’s biography from giants.com: Wright was one of the premier cornerbacks in the nation in his final three seasons after making a big splash in the lineup as a red-shirt freshman safety in 2005. He is blessed with excellent speed and athleticism, along with a natural nose for the ball to eliminate his side […]
