Palladino: Giant Task Of Winning NFC East Begins Thursday
14 HRS AGO - By the time the Giants report for the opening of training camp Thursday, all the noise of the Expand
14 HRS AGO - By the time the Giants report for the opening of training camp Thursday, all the noise of the offseason will have died and the task ahead will have become crystal clear. Collapse
Beckham Makes Trip To Visit 9-Year-Old Battling Cancer In Texas
2 DAYS AGO - Odell Beckham Jr. made a special trip to Texas on Saturday to visit a nine-year-old boy battling a Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Odell Beckham Jr. made a special trip to Texas on Saturday to visit a nine-year-old boy battling a rare form of cancer. Collapse
Best NYC Pro Athletes To Ever Wear No. 99
7 DAYS AGO - As far as jerseys numbers go, No. 99 is one that tends to grab our attention.
LISTEN: Tiki Barber Discusses His Playing Career, Working In Radio At WFAN’s 30th Anniversary
6/22/2017 - The franchise's all-time leading rusher now co-hosts the "Tiki and Tierney" show on CBS Sports Expand
6/22/2017 - The franchise's all-time leading rusher now co-hosts the "Tiki and Tierney" show on CBS Sports Radio. He cuts his teeth in radio at WFAN while playing for the Giants. Collapse
90-Man Roster: Can Duke Ihenacho Stick With Giants?
6/16/2017 - Ex-Redskin is most experienced of players fighting for a roster spot With some uncertainty Expand
6/16/2017 - Ex-Redskin is most experienced of players fighting for a roster spot With some uncertainty surrounding the health of Darian Thompson and Nat Berhe, and with Mykkele Thompson having been moved to cornerback, the New York Giants recently added veteran safety Duke Ihenacho to the roster.
Does Ihenacho have a legitimate chance to stick around as a reserve safety? Let’s take a closer look as we continue our player-by-player profiles of the Giants’ 90-man roster. By the way, today is Ihenacho’s 28th birthday. So, happy birthday, Duke!
2016 Season In Review
Ihenacho is a 6-foot, 212-pound safety who started 10 games for the Redskins in 2016. Pro Football Focus gave him a grade of 62.7, 78th out of 90 qualifying safeties. Ihenacho has 25 NFL starts in 36 career games. He spent three seasons with the Denver Broncos before joining Washington.
2017 Season Outlook
Landon Collins will be one of the Giants’ safeties, of course. Darian Thompson and Andrew Adams will also be part of the 53-man Collapse
Vacation Time Begins For Giants, Other NFL Players
6/16/2017 - We have now reached the part of the calendar year that NFL coaches, general managers and owners Expand
6/16/2017 - We have now reached the part of the calendar year that NFL coaches, general managers and owners fear the most. That is the six-week summer period between the end of mandatory mini-camp, which the New York Giants concluded on Thursday, and the beginning of training camp.
It is the time of year when the only news made by NFL players is pretty much always bad news.
Giants coach Ben McAdoo expressed the fear that NFL organizations have on Wednesday as he bid farewell to his players for the summer.
“Six weeks goes by pretty quick. You just don’t want any phone calls late at night, that is all,” McAdoo said. “But I trust the players in the locker room, I trust the staff, we are going to put ourselves in good situations and we understand that that NYG never comes off. It is always with us, always a part of us, the name on the back of the jersey and the letters on the front always stick with us.”
No, NFL head coaches don’t want any late-night phone calls between now and when training camp Collapse
DRC Thinks Giants Defense “Can Be Special”
6/15/2017 - DRC believes that this is the best secondary he has been a part of The New York Giants defense was Expand
6/15/2017 - DRC believes that this is the best secondary he has been a part of The New York Giants defense was one of the best defense in the NFL last season. They finished the 2016 season as the second-best team in the NFL in scoring defense, allowing 17.8 points per game. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie doesn’t see the defense slowing down this season.
“I think that we can be special. I think that we started something last year. The main thing is that we are coming back and everybody is together and we are in the same system. So once you know your system and you know your guys, it makes it that much easier to play,” Rodgers-Cromartie said.
Rodgers-Cromartie finished the 2016 season with 41 total tackles and six interceptions. He was unable to play in the Giants Wild Card Playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers with a thigh bruise.
“I had a thigh bruise and I think it was more so to do with the cold and it just being cold out there in the winter and it wouldn’t allow me to lift my leg. Anytime you Collapse
Giants’ OC Mike Sullivan: “Exciting” To Have More Options
6/15/2017 - “We have a few more options” Balance. Multiplicity. Options. Those are all things the New York Expand
6/15/2017 - “We have a few more options” Balance. Multiplicity. Options. Those are all things the New York Giants did not have enough of last season when they scored only 19.4 points per game, 26th in the league, and not nearly enough to compete with offensive juggernauts like the Green Bay Packers or NFC champion Atlanta Falcons.
With the major additions of wide receiver Brandon Marshall and hybrid tight end Evan Engram, along with some smaller additions and hoped-for improvements along the offensive line, offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan is hoping his group now has those things.
“I think that the personnel groupings are at a point right now where we can have more multiplicity. We were at a high percentage of the Zebra personnel, 11 personnel, with three wide receivers, one tight end and one back, as people call it. With those additional tight ends and with having a couple of fullbacks that we’re taking a look at, just to have those different groupings gives the defense more to prepare for Collapse
The New York Giants’ Defense Goes To Grad School
6/14/2017 - Steve Spagnuolo talked to the media Wednesday about the evolution of his defense, and some other Expand
6/14/2017 - Steve Spagnuolo talked to the media Wednesday about the evolution of his defense, and some other things Throughout the 2016 season the New York Giants’ defense evolved into one of the best the NFL had to offer. Frustratingly stout against the run, stingy in the red zone, and a hazard for any quarterback to throw against, the Giants’ defense carried the team into the playoffs.
But that doesn’t mean that they can’t get better, and that is exactly what defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is aiming for.
Spags is known for running one of the most complex defenses in the league, with a variety of checks, reads, and aggressive blitzes to keep offenses off balance. Wednesday he got into — a bit -- the process of editing that defensive playbook from one season to the next.
“It got a little bigger,” he said, “but we cut some things out. We changed some things we thought we needed, or added some things we thought we needed, probably not going to run some things that we didn't run a lot Collapse
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Silverman: 5 Keys To Giants Taking The Next Step In Super Bowl Quest
1 DAY AGO - The start of training camp is just days away for the New York Giants, and the vibe around the team Expand
1 DAY AGO - The start of training camp is just days away for the New York Giants, and the vibe around the team in coach Ben McAdoo’s second season is quite a bit different than it was a year ago. Collapse
Silverman: Best-Case, Worst-Case Scenarios For NFC East Teams
6 DAYS AGO - The NFC East was once the division that featured the best rivalries in the game.
LISTEN: Giants’ Brandon Marshall Walks Off Of Boston Radio Interview
7/13/2017 - Not interested in getting into a discussion about race, Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall Expand
7/13/2017 - Not interested in getting into a discussion about race, Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall stormed away from a Boston radio interview Thursday morning. Collapse
WFAN Best Sports Moments: #2 — David Tyree’s Helmet Catch
6/22/2017 - Not only did the catch keep the drive alive, it helped set up the game-winning score four plays Expand
6/22/2017 - Not only did the catch keep the drive alive, it helped set up the game-winning score four plays later -- a 13-yard pass from Eli Manning to Plaxico Burress. Collapse
Giants’ 53-Man Roster Prediction: Who’s In, Who’s Out?
6/16/2017 - With the New York Giants having completed their offseason, let’s take a stab at a 53-man roster Expand
6/16/2017 - With the New York Giants having completed their offseason, let’s take a stab at a 53-man roster projection. This is sure to change once we get to training camp and the preseason, but this is what the roster might look like if the Giants had to play a game this week.
Offense
Quarterback (3)
Starter: Eli ManningBackups: Josh Johnson, Davis Webb
The Giants will keep three quarterbacks. They would like this to be a red-shirt season for Davis Webb. Right now, the No. 2 job is a coin toss between Josh Johnson and Geno Smith. This time, Johnson wins.
Running Back (4)
Starter: Paul PerkinsBackups: Shane Vereen, Orleans Darkwa, Wayne Gallman
Nothing surprising here. No room for Shaun Draughn or a fullback.
Tight End (4)
Starter: Evan EngramBackups: Rhett Ellison, Jerell Adams, Matt LaCosse
Last year’s starter, Will Tye, draws the short straw. Five guys, four spots. As impressive as LaCosse has been this spring I had to find a spot for him. Of course, we have seen this act before. The real Collapse
Evan Engram Signing: Giants Announce Deal With First-Round Pick
6/15/2017 - All six draft choices are now under contract On the heels of finishing their mandatory mini-camp, Expand
6/15/2017 - All six draft choices are now under contract On the heels of finishing their mandatory mini-camp, the New York Giants have also finished signing their 2017 NFL Draft class. The Giants announced Wednesday afternoon that first-round pick Evan Engram, the 23rd overall selection, his signed his rookie contract.
Per the rookie wage scale, Engram’s four-year deal will be worth $10.718 million. That includes a $5.935 million signing bonus and a first year cap number of $1.948 million.
All six of the Giants’ draft choices are now signed. That isn’t a bad way for Engram, or for the Giants, to begin their summer vacation.
Engram had an impressive spring for the Giants, working as a hybrid tight end while lining up in a variety of spots.
“We are very excited about what the young man brings to the table,” offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan said on Wednesday. “I mean, he has an excellent attitude, he is very smart, he is tough and I think from the practices that you guys have seen, we will all Collapse
Giants Striving To Have An Elite Defense In 2017
6/15/2017 - The New York Giants went from one of the NFL's worst defenses in 2015 to one of the 10 best in Expand
6/15/2017 - The New York Giants went from one of the NFL's worst defenses in 2015 to one of the 10 best in coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's second season in charge. Collapse
Please, Maria Spagnuolo, Do Not Send Pudding To Landon Collins
6/15/2017 - Giants’ safety is trying to drive his weight down, and Spags’ wife isn’t helping EAST RUTHERFORD, Expand
6/15/2017 - Giants’ safety is trying to drive his weight down, and Spags’ wife isn’t helping EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Landon Collins said Wednesday that he has his eye on being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame when his playing days are done. First, though, the New York Giants are going to have to keep him away from Maria Spagnuolo’s banana pudding.
Maria Spagnuolo, wife of Giants’ defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, is famous around the Giants’ facility for sending her hubby to practice with home made goodies. Collins has been steadfastly trying to stay away from the sweets, dropping from 228 pounds to about 215 last year, partially because he cut out Oreo cookies from his diet.
Collins, though, could not stay away from the banana pudding earlier this week.
“He is still eating Maria’s banana pudding though because we brought some yesterday and he probably walked out with a whole tray,” Spagnuolo said on Wednesday.
Collins sheepishly admitted that he was even getting dirty looks from Collapse
Giants Mini-Camp Practice Report: Justin Pugh Sits, Sterling Shepard Impresses Again
6/14/2017 - Here’s what happened during Day 2 of mandatory mini-camp EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Justin Pugh said Expand
6/14/2017 - Here’s what happened during Day 2 of mandatory mini-camp EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Justin Pugh said Wednesday that he has been sitting out practice at New York Giants mandatory mini-camp because of “a little tweak in my back.”
“Not something you want to try to press too hard right now in mini-camp,” Pugh said. “We’ve got a lot of things to look forward to.”
Here is more of what went on Wednesday at mini-camp.
Offensive Linemen Turn To Boxing
Pugh said several of the offensive linemen, himself and Ereck Flowers included, turned to boxing this offseason to improve their hand use and conditioning. Pugh said that Weston Richburg and John Jerry once again trained at OLine Performance Center with LeCharles Bentley.
“Everyone’s working hard. It’s our livelihood, so it’s not like we’re coming out here not trying to work hard, not trying to be successful. Then you don’t have a job,” Pugh said. “It’s not for the lack of effort.
“It’s preference. How guys feel they can get ready to go out there Collapse
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OVI Charge Against Giants WR Roger Lewis Dismissed
2 DAYS AGO - Prosecutors in Ohio have dropped a charge against Giants wide receiver Roger Lewis of operating a Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Prosecutors in Ohio have dropped a charge against Giants wide receiver Roger Lewis of operating a vehicle while impaired, according to multiple reports. Collapse
VIDEO: Giants’ Dwayne Harris Talks Beckham, Season Expectations, More
7 DAYS AGO - Odell Beckham Jr. is a misunderstood "goofball," his Giants teammate Dwayne Harris says.
WFAN Best Sports Moments: #1 — Giants Win Super Bowl XLII
6/23/2017 - If we've learned one thing while conducting three polls for WFAN's 30th anniversary, it's that New Expand
6/23/2017 - If we've learned one thing while conducting three polls for WFAN's 30th anniversary, it's that New Yorkers have a giant place in their hearts (pun fully intended) for the Giants' Super Bowl XLII upset of the previously unbeaten Patriots. Collapse
NFL News, 6/16: Greg Robinson’s Second Chance, Damontre Moore, Tim Tebow, More
6/16/2017 - Let’s go Touring the Nation to see what our writers are discussing Mandatory mini-camps around the Expand
6/16/2017 - Let’s go Touring the Nation to see what our writers are discussing Mandatory mini-camps around the NFL are concluding this week. With that in mind, let’s go Touring the Nation to find out what other SB Nation football writers are discussing.
Skins Stats: Ryan Anderson & the Athleticism Elephant in the Room - Hogs HavenHogs Haven examines just how poor of an athlete Ryan Anderson is and if it spells doom for his chances of NFL success
Roberto Aguayo is fighting Nick Folk for all he’s worth - Bucs NationThe Bucs kicker has done well in recent days.
Making sense of Le’Veon Bell’s minicamp “holdout” - Behind the Steel CurtainThe All-Pro running back did not report to mandatory minicamp and is still without a contract. What happens now?
Karl Joseph: I was “timid” as rookie, “I feel like a new person” after first full offseason - Silver And Black PrideA major injury in college had Karl Joseph not quite himself as a rookie. He feels a "night and day" difference to now.
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Giants 90-Man Roster: Jacob Huesman Trying To Latch On At Fullback
6/16/2017 - Can former college QB make that switch? Whether it was intentional or not, the New York Giants Expand
6/16/2017 - Can former college QB make that switch? Whether it was intentional or not, the New York Giants went through the 2016 season without a fullback on their active roster. This spring the Giants have been entertaining the possibility of changing that, with two fullbacks on the 90-man roster trying to prove they should be part of the final 53.
One of those is Jacob Huesman. He is a former college quarterback who has had quite a journey the past couple of seasons, playing a variety of positions and even spending some time in the Canadian Football League.
Let’s take a closer look at Huesman as we continue our player-by-player profiles of the 90-man roster for the now-vacationing Giants.
2016 Season In Review
Huesman did a stint in the CFL with the Sasketchewan Roughriders after graduating from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and being ignored by the NFL. I have yet to find any stats showing he ever played in a CFL game.
The Giants signed Huesman to their practice squad in Collapse
After “Smartest” Offseason, Can Ereck Flowers Reward Giants’ Faith?
6/15/2017 - Left tackle says his confidence has not been shaken Before Wednesday, coaches Ben McAdoo, Mike Expand
6/15/2017 - Left tackle says his confidence has not been shaken Before Wednesday, coaches Ben McAdoo, Mike Sullivan and Mike Solari had all lauded the offseason work of left tackle Ereck Flowers. Teammates and offensive line cohorts Justin Pugh and Bobby Hart had also stood up for the beleaguered 2015 first-round pick.
Flowers, though had yet to speak to the media. He finally did so after the conclusion of mandatory mini-camp on Wednesday afternoon. He acknowledged that he had lost weight, though he wouldn’t say how much. He did, however, say that “this might have been the smartest I've worked in the offseason, just from diet to specific things I targeted in the weight room."
Heavily criticized during his first two seasons, Flowers said he has paid little mind to that chatter. “Can’t really look at that,” he said. “Just gotta keep going.”
Flowers kept going this offseason by staying in New Jersey and training with Bobby Hart while using a program designed by Giants strength and conditioning Collapse
New York Giants Mini-Camp Practice: Live Updates — June 15, 2017
6/15/2017 - After today, it’s summer vacation — then training camp The New York Giants will hold their final Expand
6/15/2017 - After today, it’s summer vacation — then training camp The New York Giants will hold their final mandatory mini-camp practice on Thursday morning. After Wednesday’s lengthy practice this one is scheduled to last just slightly more than an hour, and will likely be little more than a walk-thru.
Once completed, players will be off until training camp begins in late July. The Giants, who play their first preseason game Aug. 11 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, have yet to announce when training camp will open.
In case you missed it, here is some of our mini-camp coverage from Wednesday.
Giants’ OC Mike Sullivan: “Exciting” To Have More Options
Please, Maria Spagnuolo, Do Not Send Pudding To Landon Collins
The New York Giants’ Defense Goes To Grad School
Giants Mini-Camp Practice Report: Justin Pugh Sits, Sterling Shepard Impresses Again
Big Blue View will not be in attendance at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. You can, however, follow practice via the Twitter stream below. We will also Collapse
Paul Perkins On WFAN: Giants Working Hard To Turn Around Run Game
6/14/2017 - After having the league's 29th-ranked rushing offense, Big Blue has been focusing heavily on the Expand
6/14/2017 - After having the league's 29th-ranked rushing offense, Big Blue has been focusing heavily on the run game in OTAs and minicamp. Collapse
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