New York Giants Articles - Page 118

Dez Bryant has spent most of his career as a mortal enemy of the New York Giants, but could he now become a Giants ally? Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report thinks so. With Bryant still a free agent, Sobleski names the Giants as a potential landing spot for the wide receiver, noting that New York […]

Former New York Giants quarterback Jared Lorenzen passed away on Wednesday at the age of 38 years old, his mother told Russ Dinallo of E:60 in a text. Lorenzen had been dealing with health complications for quite some time. Lorenzen, who played his collegiate football at the University of Kentucky, landed with the Giants as […]

A lot of people weren’t that thrilled when the New York Giants selected Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Many believed he wasn’t the best quarterback available and that there were simply too many question marks in his game. However, when the Madden 20 rookie ratings came out, it […]

Simply put, the New York Giants weren’t good last season. They went 5-11, good enough for last place in the NFC East and the sixth pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Of course, one of the bigger headlines of the offseason for them was then that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was shipped off to […]

There has been a lot of talk the last couple of years about when New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will hang up the cleats and call it a career. Manning has continued to say the last year, when asked about it, that he still feels like has something to give to the game, and […]

The New York Giants added a big piece to their offensive line this offseason with Kevin Zeitler, who came over from a trade with the Cleveland Browns. And the veteran has already made an immediate impact on second-year guard Will Hernandez. Hernandez has praised Zeitler’s teaching skills as he’s imparted his wisdom onto the younger […]

The NFL MVP race in 2019 was a fun one to watch as fans got to see one of the best single-season stretches ever witnessed from a quarterback in Patrick Mahomes. Not far behind him though was Aaron Donald, who finished the season just two and a half sacks away from taking down the sack […]

Eli Manning believes the New York Giants offense will be alright despite losing star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason. In fact, the veteran quarterback thinks they can get even better without OBJ. “I think we can be productive and score more points and be a better offense this year,” Manning said per Michael David […]

Coaching in the NFL is grueling enough by itself. Fulfilling coaching duties while managing a life-threatening illness, then, should be impossible. But it wasn’t for Thomas McGaughey, the New York Giants special teams coordinator who somehow managed to undergo six rounds of chemotherapy last season while helping his unit improve from dead last to third, […]

The New York Giants have made it clear that Daniel Jones was drafted as the team’s quarterback of the future. Given Eli Manning’s relative struggles in the twilight of his career, though, it always went without saying that the clamoring of fans for a changing of the guard would lead to a quarterback controversy of […]

The New York Giants have been raked over the coals by just about everybody this offseason. They’ve been relentlessly criticized for just about everything from their trade of Odell Beckham Jr. to the drafting of Daniel Jones sixth overall. Dave Gettleman has caught a lot of flak, and some of it has gotten a bit […]

A $5,000 reward has been offered for information regarding the shooting that injured Giants rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine and killed his best friend,  and college teammate, Dwane Simmons. The Shawnee Co. Crime Stoppers announced via Facebook on Tuesday that the anonymous donor added $5,000 to the $2,000 reward that was already being offered by Crime […]

For all of the talk about Odell Beckham Jr. being gone and how Sterling Shepard and Golden Tate are going to be fare as the top two receivers in the New York Giants’ passing game, one name that has been oddly absent from those discussions is tight end Evan Engram. Engram is entering his third […]

With Odell Beckham Jr. off the New York Giants and on the Cleveland Browns, the wide receiver room looks a lot different in New York, but according to the wideouts still on the team, the vibe hasn’t changed. Wide Receiver Russell Sheppard thinks one of the reasons that they really haven’t felt a change yet […]

Michael Thomas — not the New Orleans Saints receiver, but the New York Giants safety — knows Odell Beckham well. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has never shied away from the spotlight. He has always been a polarizing player. He caught a lot of flack for his antics on the field that have […]

Emory University has anointed the New York Giants as the league’s fourth-best NFL fan base. However, the Giants managed to finish in third-place in the NFC East in such a category despite edging out the majority of the league to crack the top five spots. The Dallas Cowboys came in at No. 1 on such […]

Odell Beckham Jr. may no longer be in tow, but that does not mean the New York Giants receivers are not feeling confident about themselves heading into 2019. Just ask Cody Latimer, who thinks the Giants receiving corps can be special this coming season: “Anybody can get the ball,” Latimer said, according to Paul Schwartz […]

New York Giants left tackle Nate Solder is entering his second year with the team after seven seasons with the New England Patriots. However, there’s a question as to whether or not he’ll be ready for training camp after having ankle surgery. Then again if you ask Solder himself, he’ll be ready. A little more […]

The New York Giants selected Daniel Jones in first-round of the 2019 NFL Draft. While the quarterback was expected to go in the first, the fact that he went sixth overall was a surprise to a lot of people. Due to how early he was drafted, the Giants have faced a lot of criticism. Many […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley had a little fun with their campaign for Offensive Rookie of the Year by placing a bet. It appears Mayfield has proven to be a man of his word. The two waged that the loser would buy the winner a chain dedicated […]

The New York Giants will have 10 open practices during training camp next month. Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper reported the development on June 20. The team announced its plans for camp on Thursday. There will be 10 practices open to the public at the team’s training center, which is a stone’s throw from MetLife […]

With the departure of superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., the New York Giants have a wide-open competition when it comes to their receiving corps. According to reports from early minicamp battles, it seems as if Corey Coleman is in line to become one of the more trusted guys on the team. In a report […]

Honestly, the criticism of Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones this offseason has been a  little over the top. But if you are thinking Jones is going to use every slight as extra motivation and have a long memory when it comes to delivering payback whenever his time comes, think again. He is far from Baker Mayfield. “I’d […]

Daniel Jones didn’t even have to throw a pass before getting welcomed to the Bronx. The Giants’ first-round pick out of Duke attended Monday night’s Yankees game against the Rays, and received boos when he was shown on the jumbotron at the Stadium in between innings. The 22-year-old quarterback, who is expected to learn behind […]

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram credits his father for improving his football career. Engram told The Athletic’s Dan Duggan his dad convinced him to stay one more year at Ole Miss. It turns out it was one of the best decisions he’s ever made in his career. My dad was the main supporter […]

New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Shula has a pretty famous last name. That’s because his father is Don Shula, one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. Being Don Shula’s son has it’s privileges. It doesn’t just get you a free drink at a bar – but it gets you something much more valuable: […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is well aware of the role his father has played thus far in his successful football career. Barkley had an incredible first season in the NFL, as he was named Offensive Rookie of the Year after putting together lots of awesome performances. However, had he not received some […]

Hakeem Nicks may be finished producing on the NFL level, but how about taking a shot at the XFL? That is exactly what the former New York Giants wide receiver is attempting to do, and he credits Giants quarterback Eli Manning for inspiring him to take that route: “Eli was like, ‘Man, you’ve still got […]

The New York Giants managed to secure their potential franchise quarterback in Daniel Jones. It appears he is already starting to show flashes of promise. New York has gotten an ample look at Jones through OTAs and minicamp. According to Chris Simms of NBC Sports, he has left a strongly positive impression on the Giants […]

When the New York Giants took Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick of the NFL Draft back in April, the vast majority of fans and media pundits wondered just what the Giants were doing. Jones over Dwayne Haskins? Really? Well, now, doubters seem to be beginning to change their tune, as ESPN’s […]

We’re living in a great age of quarterback play in the NFL, as the influx of young talent at the most important position in sports has led to much of the league having a settled starter under center. However, it does not take too many bad performances for a quarterback’s job to be considered in […]

Evan Engram hasn’t been a participant in mandatory minicamp and the reason according to coach Pat Shurmur the reason is a hamstring injury. Pat Shurmur says Evan Engram had hurt his hamstring and is recovering from that. #Giants pic.twitter.com/61L5IOtrhA — Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) June 11, 2019 Engram is entering his third season in the league […]

The Washington Redskins made a major splash in free agency this year, signing safety Landon Collins to a six-year deal. This would’ve been a massive move no matter what, but the fact that he comes from the division rival New York Giants made it all that much more newsworthy. Well the fun doesn’t stop there. […]

New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur has tried to make it clear many times that there is no quarterback controversy this season, but his comments lately about Daniel Jones have ramped back up those rumors. Talking to the media, Shurmur said Eli Manning is getting ready to have a big year, but he also said […]

New York Giants wide receiver Corey Coleman has struggled to find his footing thus far in his career. Regardless, it appears they have high expectations for him in the 2019 NFL season. Coleman has been adamant about a potential resurgence in 2019. According to Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com, head coach Pat Shurmer feels the same […]

Lorenzo Carter is going to need to step up in 2019. The New York Giants pass-rusher should have a much larger role, and he’ll need to deliver. The Giants are rolling with Eli Manning again this season, and if they want to have any hope of making the playoffs, they’ll need a bounce-back year from […]

The New York Giants have gotten a better look at some of their new players in minicamp. Unfortunately, a familiar face in tight end Evan Engram has been unable to take part. Engram’s absence has raised plenty of speculation regarding his current health. According to Ryan Dunleavy of NJ.com, he ensures that it is the […]

Washington Redskins safety Landon Collins can’t wait to get a piece of New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley on the field. Collins predicted it’ll be “full-go” between himself and Barkley when the Redskins and Giants collide during the 2019 NFL season, per the New York Post’s Paul Schwartz. I was only saying that for […]

The New York Giants managed to secure a potential successor under center through the 2019 NFL Draft with the addition of quarterback Daniel Jones. This has resulted in even further speculation regarding Manning’s future. Manning has now essentially been thrust into a mentorship role with the player he will be competing with moving forward. According […]