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Free agent's dwindling options could help Giants
The wind that swept across New Jersey late Wednesday afternoon might have been caused by the collective sighs of relief from scattered Giants coaches and executives. Though he did not...
What Daniel Jones had to say about partying with Eli Manning
He’s just a fun guy to be around, that Eli Manning. Following the Giants’ overtime win against the Redskins last weekend, footage of Daniel Jones and Manning celebrating the win...
Giants report card: Pat Shurmur isn't going quietly
Grading the Giants after their 41-35 overtime win against the Redskins on Sunday. Offense Well, well, well, what do we have here with Daniel Jones? The rookie went 28 of...
Giants' first-round pick beginning to shed bust label
DeAndre Baker might not have known it at the time, but he arrived at a significant fork in the road about two months ago. If he had gone one way,...
Giants vs. Dolphins: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Paul's Pick Some people schedule dental appointments more frequently than the Giants win games. Both are usually uncomfortable to sit through. The Dolphins allow 141 rushing yards per game. If...
There's only one firing question left for Giants
More than ever it is becoming evident the answer is not if, but when, and how many. For the ownership of the Giants, the desire to make a case for...
James Bettcher had telling response to Janoris Jenkins gripe
James Bettcher wasn’t about to fall down this particular jackrabbit hole. The Giants’ defensive coordinator did not fire back at cornerback Janoris “Jackrabbit” Jenkins’ criticisms that the scheme is not...
Giants report card: This coaching staff looks clueless
Grading the Giants after their 31-13 loss to the Packers on Sunday. Offense Daniel Jones (20 of 37, 240 yards), battling through an ankle issue, looked like a rookie on...
Giants misery is getting to Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley, in Year 2 with the Giants, is not close to the player and performer he was in 2018 — when he was the runaway winner of the NFL...
Where blame truly lies in Giants' awful defense
The Giants might be looking for a scapegoat at season’s end. What they really need are a few more horses. The attempt to elevate James Bettcher’s defense by adding players...
John Mara’s quiet aura is very telling Giants sign
The last time the Giants lost with greater frequency than they are doing right now – a six-game losing streak – was back in 2014, when they put the finishing...
James Bettcher could be the first Giants domino to fall
You know something, as Dan Reeves used to say, is “bad-wrong" when players sound as if they actually want something to change. No one in the Giants locker room following...
Giants report card: Ownership won't be happy with Pat Shurmur
Grading the Giants after their 34-27 loss to the Jets on Sunday. Offense Amid the slop, Daniel Jones stood tall. The rookie threw for four touchdowns, completed 26 of 40...
Giants report card: This other Daniel Jones stat is not OK
Grading the Giants after their 37-18 loss Monday to the Cowboys. Offense One touchdown in five red-zone chances was the story of the game. Cannot settle for field goals when...
Giants sign former first-rounder to fill gaping linebacker hole
Yet another ex-Cardinal has joined the Giants, and this one is a former first-round draft pick. The newest Giants linebacker is Deone Bucannon, who becomes the fifth player added who...
The blossoming defensive stud Giants didn't see coming
Bring up David Mayo’s name and the Giants will rave about his smarts, his desire and how seamlessly he has fit on the team. Ask the inside linebacker about the...
Giants set to unleash their 'Junkyard Dog' on his old team
This is the definition of junkyard dog, a term that fits Markus Golden on a football field: a very mean and combative person willing to use any means necessary in...
Giants vs. Vikings: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Paul's pick Get the feeling after all this Vikings angst, their lagging passing attack is going to erupt in a big way? There are no glaring weaknesses for Daniel Jones...
Giants' approach against bickering Vikings: Won't 'chase ghosts'
You never know how these things work out. The true character of a team normally reveals itself during a time of adversity. That’s what the Vikings face Sunday when they...
How Giants defense can make Daniel Jones' life much easier
Jabrill Peppers knows what the Giants’ defense has to do to help Daniel Jones. Doing it will be the hard part. The Giants (1-2) have buried themselves on defense in...