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| Sep. 14 | at
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21 | CINCINNATI |
1PM | | Sep.
28 | BYE |
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13 | at Cleveland
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19 | SAN
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| Nov. 2 | DALLAS |
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9 | at Philadelphia |
8:15PM | | Nov.
16 | BALTIMORE | 1PM |
| Nov. 23 | at
Arizona |
4:15PM | | Nov.
30 | at Washington |
1PM | | Dec.
7 | PHILADELPHIA
| 1PM |
| Dec. 14 | at
Dallas | 8:15PM |
| Dec. 21 | CAROLINA |
1PM | | Dec.
28 | at Minnesota |
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| 2007
NY Giants Games | Date
| Team | Time |
| Sep. 9 | at
Dallas | |
| Sep. 16 | GREEN
BAY | |
| Sep. 23 | at
Washington | |
| Sep. 30 | PHILADELPHIA
| | | Oct.
7 | NY
JETS | |
| Oct. 15 | at
Atlanta (Mon) | |
| Oct. 21 | SAN
FRANCISCO | |
| Oct. 28 | at
Miami (London) | |
| Nov. 4 | BYE |
| | Nov.
11 | DALLAS | |
| Nov. 18 | at
Detroit | |
| Nov. 25 | MINNESOTA
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| Dec. 2 | at
Chicago | |
| Dec. 9 | at
Philadelphia | |
| Dec. 16 | WASHINGTON | |
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| 2006
NY Giants Games | Date
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| Sep. 10 | INDIANAPOLIS | |
| Sep. 17 | at
Philadelphia | | | Sep.
24 | at Seattle | |
| Oct. 1 | BYE |
| | Oct.
8 | WASHINGTON | | | Oct.
15 | at Atlanta | | | Oct.
23 | at Dallas
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29 | TAMPA
BAY | | | Nov.
5 | HOUSTON | | | Nov.
12 | CHICAGO | |
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York | 10 | 6 | 3-5 | 7-1 | 373 | 351 |
| Washington | 9 | 7 | 5-3 | 4-4 | 334 | 310 |
| Philadelphia | 8 | 8 | 3-5 | 5-3 | 336 | 300 |
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| TEAM | W | L | HM | RD | PF | PA |
| Philadelphia | 10 | 6 | 5-3 | 5-3 | 398 | 328 |
| Dallas | 9 | 7 | 4-4 | 5-3 | 425 | 350 |
| New York | 8 | 8 | 3-5 | 5-3 | 355 | 362 |
| Washington | 5 | 11 | 3-5 | 2-6 | 307 | 376 |
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| TEAM | W | L | HM | RD | PF | PA |
| New York | 11 | 5 | 7-1 | 4-4 | 422 | 314 |
| Washington | 10 | 6 | 6-2 | 4-4 | 359 | 293 |
| Dallas | 9 | 7 | 5-3 | 4-4 | 325 | 308 |
| Philadelphia | 6 | 10 | 4-4 | 2-6 | 310 | 388 |
|
2004 Final Standings |
| TEAM | W | L | HM | RD | PF | PA |
| Philadelphia | 13 | 3 | 7-1 | 6-2 | 386 | 260 |
| New York | 6 | 10 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 303 | 347 |
| Dallas | 6 | 10 | 4-4 | 2-6 | 293 | 405 |
| Washington | 6 | 10 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 240 | 265 |
|
2003 Final Standings |
| TEAM | W | L | HM | RD | PF | PA |
| Philadelphia | 12 | 4 | 5-3 | 7-1 | 374 | 287 |
| Dallas | 10 | 6 | 6-2 | 4-4 | 289 | 260 |
| Washington | 5 | 11 | 3-5 | 2-6 | 287 | 372 |
| New York | 4 | 12 | 1-7 | 3-5 | 243 | 387 |
| 2002
Final Standings |
| TEAM | W | L | HM | RD | PF | PA |
| Philadelphia | 12 | 4 | 7-1 | 5-3 | 415 | 241 |
| New York | 10 | 6 | 5-3 | 5-3 | 320 | 279 |
| Washington | 7 | 9 | 5-3 | 2-6 | 307 | 365 |
| Dallas | 5 | 11 | 4-4 | 1-7 | 217 | 329 |




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9 MAN,
a not-for-profit organization co-founded by former Giants Ron Johnson and
George Martin in 1989, is dedicated to positively influencing the lives of disadvantaged
youth in the tri-state area. The MAN scholarship/mentorship program has awarded
more than $800,000 to more than 200 students. GM Jerry Reese and Antonio Pierce
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8 After
helping pull off a Super Bowl upset for the ages, Eli Manning promised, "I'm
going to Disneyland!" Wednesday, he finally did. Better late than never, Manning
and his new wife, Abby, finally kept their date with Mickey Mouse and friends,
as they took their ride down Main Street, USA, in Anaheim, Calif., in the traditional
Super Bowl MVP parade. They were originally scheduled to take that ride in a 1958
baby blue Cadillac the day after Super Bowl XLII in February, but bad weather
in the Phoenix area delayed their flight and caused a change in plans. Amani
Toomer thinks Michael Strahan will play in 2008. Antonio Pierce thinks he'll
retire. Osi Umenyiora first thought he was coming back, but now thinks he might
retire. And Strahan is leaning one way, but won't say which. Just in case that
didn't clear up the Strahan Saga, another county was heard from last night when
David Diehl weighed in on Sirius NFL Radio's Late Hits. And yes, Diehl does think
Strahan is coming back. Special
Report - Then there was unofficial, unconfirmed and
uncorroborated news that defensive end Michael Strahan, after 15 years of service
to the Giants, has decided to retire. Remember, nobody with any knowledge of the
situation has spoken to anybody in authority, and so this is all rumor. (That
is what must be said. The bottom line is that Strahan, who almost decided to retire
last year when he held out for the entire run of training camp, is extremely unlikely
to play this coming season.) He came back for one more shot at a Super Bowl
ring, and defying almost incalculable odds the team managed to provide that final
fillip to his Pro Bowl career. He has, as they say, "gone Hollywood" now, and
would probably like to enjoy his fame and the fruits of his sacks and accomplishments
without the tedium and torture of meetings, two-a-day workouts under the broiling
sun, practices, preseason games and, finally, another long and physically draining
season. Want more? - Send a request to davesklein@aol.com
for a free week's worth of news!" May
7 The
Giants recently gave their left tackle a new six-year contract despite the
fact he had four years remaining on his existing deal. Diehl's agent, Peter Schaffer,
confirmed the new deal yesterday but did not provide financial terms, though someone
familiar with the terms of the contract said it's worth $31 million and runs through
the 2013 season. Diehl's
salary will be about $1 million per year more if he plays left tackle than
if he's moved back to guard. The latter might be a team option if right guard
Chris Snee, entering his contract year, leaves via free agency at the end of the
season. That could force Diehl back to guard and perhaps young Guy Whimper into
the critical left tackle position. Today,
for the seventh or eighth time since the Super Bowl ended - I'm sorry, I've
lost count - Michael Strahan said that he hasn't made up his mind whether he wants
to retire or play again in 2008. The latest non-declaration-of-intent came this
morning on Fox & Friends (which used to be Tiki Barber's show, but now he's on
another network). Dan
Reeves is a former NFL head coach, part-time broadcaster and full-time gentleman,
so it was perfectly in character for him to write Tom Coughlin a note after the
Giants won Super Bowl XLII. What surprised Reeves a bit was the reply he received. May
6 Most
people, including his own players, rarely see Tom Coughlin in anything less
than full intensity. But those close to him have long said that the public image
was only a partial reflection. To see the true Coughlin, watch him among friends
and family, away from football. The makeover of Coughlin's image has been stunning.
A year ago, he had a tenuous hold on his job and was trying to unwind his reputation
as a soulless disciplinarian. Now that the Giants have won the Super Bowl, there
is less need for Coughlin, holder of a fresh four-year contract, to be explained. May
4 Amani
Toomer feels good, wonders if Mario Manningham can make it in New York, thinks
Sinorice Moss needs to be on guard, and expects to see Michael Strahan in the
Giants' locker room next season (and not just as a visitor). Michael
Strahan had something more important to do than go with the Giants to the
White House on Wednesday - a trip to the Kentucky Derby. After attending the Playboy
party Friday night, Strahan was interviewed on NBC's pre-Derby show Saturday.
The defensive end reiterated what he recently told the Daily News' Gary Myers:
He's undecided on retirement. This time, though, Strahan sounded a bit more pessimistic
about the chances of his returning to Big Blue. The
Giants would have traded Jeremy Shockey for a first-rounder or two second-rounders
or a second- and third rounder. But it never came close to happening. The Saints
were counting on the Giants being desperate when they're not even sold that trading
Shockey is the right thing to do. The
reported trade of TE Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints never came off
on draft day, but sources from both sides insist "it isn't dead yet."
Apparently, the Giants wanted S Roman Harper and the Saints' second-round pick
(40th overall) and wouldn't budge, while the Saints felt the pick alone would
suffice. NFC East News Redskins
- He has started just seven NFL games, but Reed Doughty is now firmly ensconced
as the Redskins' strong safety after the team didn't sign a free agent at the
position and didn't take one until the sixth round of last weekend's draft. Doughty,
who made the team because of his relentless work ethic, became even more dedicated
in the wake of the stunning loss of Sean Taylor which made him a starter. Cowboys
- There was a lot of talk about the Cowboys getting a receiver in the 2008 draft.
That didn't happen. The Cowboys resolved early on that a rookie was not going
to help because the position lacked great quality in this year's draft crop. Terrell
Owens will be 35 next season though he has shown no sign of slowing down. Terry
Glenn missed 15 games last season and will be 34 in 2008. There is no guarantee
he will be back, though the Cowboys remain hopeful.. Eagles
- It remains uncertain how much longer cornerback Lito Sheppard will be an Eagle.
The two-time Pro Bowler was expected to be traded by the draft. But as the team
prepares for this weekend’s post-draft minicamp, he still is on their roster.
"We're not going to give him away," coach Andy Reid said when a trade
involving Sheppard failed to materialize during the draft. May
3 Two-hundred
and fifty-two players were selected in the draft here this weekend. One stands
apart in volume of pre- and post-draft character speculation, in enormous fall
from first-round consideration to a late third-round landing and in incessant
analysis at to whether he will become boom or bust. Mario Manningham, A deep search
is required to find a player in recent draft history who has taken the shots that
Manningham took. Some of it was well earned. Much of it certainly was not. May
2 The
Super Bowl champion Giants visited the Walter Reed Army Medical Center on
Wednesday, with two dozen players and coaches talking with wounded soldiers and
listening to their stories. The Giants split into three groups, with the third
going to a training center, a 31,000 square-foot facility that offers rehabilitating
soldiers cutting edge equipment to help with their recovery. The
Giants added six rookie free agents yesterday: defensive tackles Joshua Muse
of Louisiana Tech and Ogemdi Nwagbuo of Michigan State, guards Andrew Bain of
Miami and Camell Stewart of LSU, center Digger Bujnoch of Cincinnati and offensive
tackle Dylan Thiry of Northwestern. May
1 Giants
visit the White House, meet real patriots. The Super Bowl winners visited
the White House, the traditional last stop on the championship circuit, where
the President honored them with a ceremony on the South Lawn. Prior to their stop
at 1600, however, many players and coaches spent the early part of their day visiting
with wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. "People
called us the 'Road Warriors,' " Giants coach Tom Coughlin said, referring
to the team's 11 straight victories away from Giants Stadium. "But we pale in
comparison to the real warriors we visited today at Walter Reed." The
team made a stop at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to visit injured solders
and were escorted by Lt. Col. Greg Gadson, the injured Iraq war vet who gave a
moving speech to the Giants the night before they won Super Bowl XLII. "That's
a moment I'll always remember because they feel like my teammates," Gadson said
of the big game. He also said his fellow soldiers and service members "were just
ecstatic that the Giants came to visit." At
about 3:15 p.m. yesterday, the Giants players emerged from the White House
with running back Brandon Jacobs and offensive lineman Grey Ruegamer leading the
way. The players walked down the twin curved staircases and filled the platform
while the rest of them filled in the steps on both sides. "This is a great team
that worked together," President Bush said. "You won the Vince Lombardi Trophy
and you won the deep gratitude of the 1972 Miami Dolphins." President
Bush, wearing a blue suit with a red tie, greeted the players and the crowd
by saying, "Welcome to the White House. It's an honor to recognize the Super Bowl
champs - the New York Football Giants." A loud ovation followed, after which the
president singled out John Mara, his mother Ann, Steve Tisch and his mother Joan
and Tom Coughlin and his wife Judy. Transcript
- "I appreciate the fact, Coach, that you and your players support our troops,
but more importantly our troops appreciate the fact that you support them. (Applause.)
You've come to know the story, like I have, of Lieutenant Colonel Greg Gadson.
He lost both of his legs while in Iraq." Transcript
- "Thank you, Mr. President, for those words of inspiration. You did a great
job of summarizing our season, and it's a true privilege for all of us to be here.
Thank you for inviting the New York Giants to the White House." Special
Report - "The Giants will go to Washington, D.C., for
a meeting with President George Bush on Wednesday. It is the latest (and perhaps)
next to last perk associated with their Super Bowl XLII triumph, the final and
most glamorous being the awarding of their emblematic rings... Through the
sources of colleges, on-line sports centers and the like, it is possible to build
a list of about a dozen undrafted free agents who have been signed by the Giants
since the end of the Great Body Snatch last Sunday night... This season the
Giants will play only three games (with a 10-day rest period between the opener
and the next one) before getting their bye... Want more?
- Send a request to davesklein@aol.com
for a free week's worth of news!" Apr
30 When
the Giants selected quarterback Andre' Woodson in the sixth round of the draft
this past weekend, Jared Lorenzen thought, "Uh-oh." That's brutal honesty from
a veteran backup who knows he just became a long shot to keep his job. Earlier
in the day, when the team picked wide receiver Mario Manningham in the third round,
Sinorice Moss had a much different reaction. He said he was excited. Believe it
or not, that's also genuine honesty from a former second-round pick who sees Manningham
as an added weapon to the offense, not competition for a roster spot.
Three
players most affected by the way the Giants went about their draft business
yesterday pushed aside the threats to their own jobs and were unanimous in their
vocal support of the newly-imported talent. The selection of safety Kenny Phillips
in the first round has a direct bearing on incumbent starter James Butler. The
pickup in the third round of receiver Mario Manningham can be seen as a knock
on third-year Sinorice Moss. The sixth-round addition of quarterback Andre' Woodson
is likely the death-knell for the Giants career of Jared Lorenzen. Yet seldom
was heard a discouraging word. "You
look at it and it's a numbers game, that's what the NFL is," said backup quarterback
Jared Lorenzen, who could be displaced before training camp by incoming rookie
Andre Woodson, a fellow Kentucky product. "At the same time, it's Andre. It's
someone I know pretty well. I'm happy to have him here." "I'm
not looking at [Phillips' selection] as how it affected me," Butler said Tuesday
in the Giants' locker room. "I'm looking at it as the Giants needed another safety.
We only had three or four guys on the roster." As an undrafted free agent in 2005,
Butler does not even watch the draft. "Brings back bad memories," he said. But
he learned quickly his team's first pick was a safety. He said some coaches sought
him out afterward to assure him the selection wasn't made with him in mind. Sinorice
Moss figured to be the odd man out when the Giants drafted another receiver
on Sunday. But the disappointing third-year pro warned everyone Tuesday not to
count him out. "I need to wake some people up," Moss said. "That's what I really
need to do. I've been on the shelf. So I'm ready to come out here and shock the
world. That's what I plan to do." The
arrival of third-round selection Mario Manningham ratchets up the level of
competition for Moss at wide receiver. It's the third year in a row the Giants
took a wideout in the first three rounds: Moss in 2006, Steve Smith last year
and now Manningham. With Amani Toomer and Plaxico Burress returning as the starters,
the battle for playing time could be fierce." The
Super Bowl champions will be honored by President Bush in a ceremony on the
South Lawn this afternoon. While many of the players spent yesterday gearing up
for their first encounter with the commander in chief and a behind-the-scenes
look at the building in which he lives and works, Manning spoke about sitting
down with him in the Oval Office two months ago for a chat. Besides being MVP
of the Super Bowl, Manning is also a member of the President's Council on Physical
Fitness and Sports. "We just kind of talked and chatted about different things
going on," Manning said of the meeting that lasted about 25 minutes. "Nothing
too serious. He's easy to talk to and fun to be around." Apr
29 Tom
Brady was drafted eight years ago at pick No. 199. Andre Woodson went to the
Giants on Sunday afternoon at pick No. 198. Similarities exist in these sixth-round
picks. Both are quarterbacks with big arms. Both possess superior football intelligence.
Both found their college production relatively ignored. And the major common element:
Too many teams passed on these two snappy passers. I am not saying that Woodson
is Brady. I am saying that Woodson was certainly not deserving of being the 12th
quarterback taken in this draft. He deserved much more. And I believe he will
become the best quarterback in this draft.
Giants' top 3
postdraft questions: Will Michael Strahan return for another season? A.
The smart money is leaning toward another season from the veteran, although certain
matters still have to be resolved. Has the Jeremy Shockey watch officially
ended? A. Not necessarily. Can No. 1 draft pick Kenny Phillips earn the starting
free safety job? A. If the Giants are correct about his attributes, Phillips certainly
could become a starter in a hurry. Some
of the free agents expected to sign with the Giants or be invited to next
month's rookie mini-camp include: S Nehemiah Warrick (Michigan State), DE Wallace
Gillberry (Alabama), DE Antonio Reynolds (Tennessee), OL Glenn Bujnoch (Cincinnati),
G-C Andrew Bain (Miami), OT Dylan Thiry (Northwestern), WR D.J. Hill (Alabama)
and OT Carnell Stewart (LSU). Army
punter to sign with Giants. Owen Tolson will sign a two-year, non-guaranteed
contract within the next few days. Soon, he will head to East Rutherford, N.J.,
for the May 8-11 rookie camp. "This is just a foot in the door," said
Tolson, who will kick, punt and hold for placements. "Now I got to make the
program." Mario
Manninghame is a "good person" who has made some bad mistakes, but his former
college coach believes the newest Giants receiver is determined to turn around
his life and his career. Lloyd Carr, the former Michigan coach who spent three
seasons with the Giants' third-round draft pick, told the Daily News Monday he's
confident Manningham won't be any trouble in New York. The
Giants' drafting of wide receiver Mario Manningham in the third round Sunday
does not necessarily spell big problems for third-year man Sinorice Moss, who
has been a disappointment since his selection in the second round of 2006. The
2008 Giants draft list contains seven names and no one can be sure if it's
a class to remember or forget. Still, it is not too soon to already stamp the
Giants New York Giants as big winners after this weekend's talent grab-bag simply
because they did not trade away Jeremy Shockey Jeremy Shockey . Smartly, general
manager Jerry Reese resisted the temptation to gain a prime draft pick (the Saints'
second-rounder, the 40th overall selection) and kept Shockey where he belongs. Apr
28 Paul
Needell's NFL Draft Grades: The rule of thumb is that it takes at least
three years to properly evaluate any team's NFL Draft. My bosses say that's utter
nonsense, so I supply you with grades right after this year's "Mr. Irrelevant"
is crowned. It's a gift, ladies and gentlemen. Giants -- B, Eagles
-- B, Cowboys -- B-minus, Redskins -- C. Professor
Serby grades the NFL Draft: Giants -- Safety first, corner next.
Talented-but-troubled WR Mario Manningham is a roll of the dice. You dont give
Jeremy Shockey Jeremy Shockey away. Grade: B. Redskins -- Two big
receivers and possession TE. Didnt address DE though. Grade: B. Eagles
-- Traded out of first round for Panthers 2009 No. 1 pick. WR DeSean Jackson is
atomic toy for Donovan McNabb. Grade: B. Cowboys -- RB Felix Jones
complements Marion Barber. CB Mike Jenkins is insurance for Pacman Jones. Grade:
B. Line
of Scrimmage: NFL Draft Grades: Giants -- The champs addressed
their major needs in the secondary, and otherwise acquitted themselves well by
selecting value. Grade: A-minus. Cowboys -- Two backup running backs?
A reserve tight end? A cornerback with questionable heart? It all adds up to the
most head-scratching Draft of the bunch. Grade: D. Eagles -- Not a lot
to get excited about for Eagles fans, who must also be concerned over the maturity
of Jackson and Ikegwonu. Grade: C-minus. Redeskins -- The organization
is serious about making the west coast offense work, and that's a good first sign
for Jim Zorn. Grade: B-plus. USA
Today Draft grades: Giants -- B-plus, Redskins -- B, Cowboys
-- B-minus, Eagles -- C-plus. FOX
Draft grades: Giants -- B, Cowboys -- A-minus, Redskins
-- B, Eagles -- C-minus. Last
year the Giants took a chance in the seventh round when they selected Ahmad
Bradshaw, a talented running back with midround talent who slid to the bottom
of the draft because of character concerns. Bradshaw was given a short leash but
became one of the keys to the team's Super Bowl run. The Giants took an even greater
risk yesterday, using their third-round choice to select Michigan wide receiver
Mario Manningham -- a first-round talent whose off-field issues dropped him to
the 95th overall pick. Based
on football ability alone, Mario Manningham probably is a first-round talent.
Good speed on the outside. Terrific athleticism. Exceptional production in a big-time
college program. If only it were that easy to judge the kid. In Manningham's case,
his problems were never on the field, where he produced 27 touchdowns and had
a 1,174-yard season for Michigan last year. In
three years at Michigan, Manningham totaled 2,310 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns,
ranking him fifth and fourth in school history, respectively. The Giants see him
as a big-strike receiver on the outside. Coughlin said he gives the Giants what
they need against defenses in the division: a legitimate deep-ball threat.
This
past February at the NFL Combine workouts, Mario Manningham denied ever testing
positive for marijuana while at Michigan, but subsequently he sent a letter to
all NFL teams admitting he "wasn't straightforward" and that he indeed had tested
positive twice. He apologized for being "nervous and scared." Reports circulated
following the Combine that multiple teams took Manningham off their draft boards.
The Giants were not one of those teams. He's
a big-play receiver with first-round talent, but his failure to admit past
drug problems and a reported score of 6 on the Wonderlic intelligence exam raised
serious questions about his head. "We did our homework on him," Reese insisted.
"Our coaches spent a lot of time with him. He convinced me, he convinced our coaches,
that he made a couple of mistakes. Hopefully he learned from his mistakes." The
Giants are hopeful an Eli Manning-to-Manningham connection will strike deeply
into opposing defenses this season, opening up things for Plaxico Burress on the
other side and Jeremy Shockey (he's still here) in the middle. The other offensive
addition, quarterback Andre Woodson, probably will replace another former Wildcat,
Jared Lorenzen, as the third QB this fall. "For years we've wanted to bring in
a young quarterback we can develop," said Reese of the somewhat surprising choice
with the first of two selections in the sixth round. "He was very productive at
Kentucky, can make all the throws and is a pretty good athlete." After
four years with the Giants, Eli Manning has finally solidified himself as
a franchise quarterback who has already taken the team to a Super Bowl title.
So why would the Giants draft a quarterback a few months later? As an investment,
of course. In the sixth round yesterday, the Giants selected Kentucky quarterback
Andre' Woodson, a player both general manager Jerry Reese and coach Tom Coughlin
said they hope to "develop." Part of the hope is they can "develop" Woodson and,
in a few years, trade him for a high draft pick. Let
the quarterback battle begin Say goodbye to either Jared Lorenzen or Anthony
Wright. This was probably pretty obvious, but given the sudden glut at quarterback
on the Giants' roster, one of those two will almost certainly soon be gone. At
the moment there are five quarterbacks on the roster. By the start of camp in
July there will be only four. Apr
27 - UPDATE The
Giants selected five players and made one trade on today's final day of the
draft. The Giants relinquished the first of their three sixth-round selections
to move up seven spots in the fourth round to take Bryan Kehl. After the significant
contributions last year's draftees made during the Giants' championship season,
the new group has a high standard to match. Five of the Giants' draft choices
were defensive players. Apr
27 - UPDATE With the 199th pick in the 2008 NFL draft, the Giants
selected Robert
Henderson DE Apr 27 - UPDATE With the
198th pick in the 2008 NFL draft, the Giants selected Andre'
Woodson QB Apr 27 - UPDATE With the 165th
pick in the 2008 NFL draft, the Giants selected Jonathan
Goff LB Apr 27 - UPDATE With the 123rd
pick (from the Steelers), the Giants selected Bryan
Kehl OLB Apr 27
- UPDATE With the 95th pick in the 2008 NFL draft, the Giants selected
Mario Manningham
WR Mario Manningham
insists the Giants didn't take any risk at all when they made him their third-round
pick. Despite a drug-related arrest in his past, a reported score of 6 on the
Wonderlic, and a questionable reputation, the 21-year-old Michigan receiver said
a few minutes ago that "I don't think I'm a risky pick." He insisted
his past problems aren't an issue and said he came clean with the Giants' coaches
when he visited here two weeks ago, and that neither he nor they are concerned. Apr
27 In
the first round yesterday, the Giants drafted a safety that began his college
career as a cornerback. In the second round, they picked a corner that started
as a safety. Guess they're not kidding when they say they like versatility. After
selecting Miami's Kenny Phillips with the 31st overall pick, the Giants added
USC corner Terrell Thomas -- a 6-1, 202-pound injury-plagued defensive back who
had four interceptions in his senior season with the Trojans. Phillips
could play either safety position, or corner, and the Giants will have to
decide which safety spot best suits him, and Thomas could play safety, too, although
Ross said definitively that he was drafted to be a corner. Thomas is probably
more NFL-ready, too, having played through his senior year on a national powerhouse
at Southern Cal, while Phillips spent three seasons on a down Miami program, and
is a younger player, having skipped his senior year to enter the draft. The
Giants started to huddle about their decision around the time the 23rd overall
selection was being made. By the time they started getting serious, Coughlin said
they had four names with three picks remaining. Kenny Phillips was at the top
of that list, as he had been since the team closed its board. "I didn't think
he would make it that far," Reese said. Depending
how quickly he comes in, learns the system and adapts to the NFL, Phillips
has a shot to be an immediate starter. He'll compete with second-year Michael
Johnson Michael Johnson , with newly signed veteran Sammy Knight more of a strong
safety with skills to play in the box. "I
definitely was surprised," Phillips said of his selection by the reigning
Super Bowl champions. "To me it's a blessing. A lot of guys want to go as high
as possible and they don't fall into situations like this one." And barring a
post-draft trade, he'll get a chance to play with Shockey, whose intensity he
considers amazing. "I'm looking forward to playing with him," Phillips said. "And
if not I wish him the best. But right now I'm just happy to have him as a teammate." Minutes
after the Giants selected Hurricanes safety Kenny Phillips with the 31st overall
pick yesterday, the team fielded offers from several teams for tight end Jeremy
Shockey. Though a trade was speculated to be likely early in the day, the Giants'
asking price simply didn't come down enough to finalize a deal. It remains to
be seen where this situation goes from here. Shockey has threatened to hold out
this upcoming season, though a few members of the organization have simply chalked
that threat up to Shockey's ever-volatile emotions. The
latest offer from the Saints was believed to be that second-rounder and either
a fifth in 2009 or a sixth this year. That apparently was not enough for the Giants
to relinquish one of their most popular and problematic players. But
the Giants were holding out for either a first-round pick or the Saints' second-round
pick and safety Roman Harper. With the Saints unwilling to meet those demands,
there was little chance for a last-minute deal to occur. And when the Saints finally
used that second-round pick on Indiana cornerback Tracy Porter, the potential
deal was officially dead. Shockey
still might be traded if someone comes along with the right offer, although
with the first two rounds over, it's now a longshot. And if he's still on the
roster after the draft is over, it's silly to think the Giants are worse off. Apr
26 - UPDATE With the 31st pick in the 2008 NFL draft, the Giants selected
Kenny Phillips
FS. Defensive coordinator
Steve Spagnuolo loves his potential and sees him as a Brian Dawkins type - a pretty
significant player from his days as an assistant in Philly. They needed to replace
Gibril Wilson, too, because veteran free agent Sammy Knight isn't a long-term
addition. The Giants' second-round selection (63rd overall) was a bit of a
surprise: Terrell
Thomas CB.
Both
of the Giants' first-day draft choices were defensive backs, but the team's
decision-makers said that had more to do with the quality of the players than
a perceived need to shore up the secondary. Apr
26 There
is "a good chance" that Jeremy Shockey will be part of a trade that ends his
tenure with the Giants on Saturday, according to a league source familiar with
the team's situation. The Saints remain the most likely suitor for the tight end
in a draft-day deal, with growing interest from the Falcons among others. According
to one NFL source, the Saints were willing to increase their initial offer
of a second-round pick to include another pick late in the draft - possibly their
fifth-rounder. However, the Giants had asked for a second-round pick and safety
Roman Harper and didn't seem to be backing off their high demands. What
not long ago was unthinkable - parting ways with the emotional, energetic
Shockey - could become a reality. The Giants made their Super Bowl run while he
was out with a broken leg and saw development from Kevin Boss Kevin Boss as Shockey's
replacement. Dealing Shockey would weaken the position from a talent standpoint,
but send the clear signal that coach Tom Coughlin does not buy into Shockey's
ability to blend in with the team. Barring
any trades, the Giants will have eight selections this weekend, starting with
No. 31 in the first round, moved up a notch because of the forfeiture of the Patriots'
selection in the Spygate scandal. "We will have an idea who we think will
be down there," Reese said. "Just like last year, Aaron Ross [selected
at No. 20] was one of the guys we thought could be in our window. He was one of
the guys we thought could have a chance to be there when we picked. We will have
an idea." The Giants have used their 30 visits on college players in whom
they obviously have some interest. But remember, last year only two (Zak DeOssie,
Boss) of their eight picks paid visits to Giants Stadium. Ever since the days
of the late GM George Young, this team has majored in smoke screens. 
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- Looking Back: Like Peyton, Eli was drafted into the NFL at the No. 1 overall
pick. In a controversial Draft-Day blockbuster trade, he became a Giant. Then-GM
Ernie Accorsi said of the move, "I've never wavered on Manning." Now
in his second tour of duty with the Giants, Chris Mara will soon begin his
sixth year as the team's Vice President of Player Evaluation, a position that
keeps him active in both pro and college scouting and the NFL Draft, which will
be held this weekend. Mara can recall the draft room discussions about dozens
of players, but one that still stands out concerned 5-foot-7 running back David
Meggett in 1989. I could tell Parcells doesn't want to take him and he is staring
at me. Parcells looked at me and said, 'What am I going to do with this guy?'
three times. I looked at him and said, 'Just pitch it to him.' And he got up out
of his chair and he said, 'Just pitch it to him? Just (expletive) pitch it to
him? You guys think we are playing the Senior Bowl or the East-West game around
here.' We took Dave Meggett (in the fifth round) and within three or four hours
Bill had gotten a call from two or three teams looking to trade for him, so I
think he felt like maybe the scouts were right this time. He certainly turned
out to be a pretty good player." Vinny
Ditrani makes his NFL Draft picks: 31. Giants FS Kenny Phillips, Miami - He
took the fall for the Hurricanes' demise, but is a potential impact safety to
replace Gibril Wilson. Ralph
Vacchiano's mock draft: 31. New York Giants - S Kenny Phillips, Giants And
there was much rejoicing, in both the war room and the press room. At least by
me. AP
mock draft: 31. Giants. Same situation as the Packers and Chargers: they'll
trade down quickly if they can. They seem to like Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas
State, even though Kenny Phillips of Miami is considered the highest-rated safety.
Maybe it's the difference in schools. Johnson can probably be had a little later. Apr
25 Prediction:
With the 31st pick in the first round of the NFL Draft, the Super Bowl champion
New York Giants select... Kenny Phillips, safety, University of Miami. Here's
what you need to know about the 6-2, 212-pounder: First of all, Steve Spagnuolo
loves him, according to a team source. He's got terrific instincts and cover skills,
knows how to read offenses, is strong enough to handle tight ends and is fast
enough (4.49 in the 40) to handle most receivers. Remember, Spagnuolo came from
a defense in Philly where the safety - Brian Dawkins - was an integral part. He
really didn't have that type of safety in New York last year. The only one who
was close, of course, was Gibril Wilson, who is now an Oakland Raider Since
2005, the Giants have had three different starters at strong safety: Brent
Alexander, Will Demps and James Butler. There has been one starter at free safety:
Gibril Wilson. That era ended this offseason when Wilson signed a lucrative free
agent deal with the Oakland Raiders. It won't be easy replacing his 11 interceptions
and 296 tackles over the past four seasons, and the Giants will be counting on
some young players to fill the void. If
Kenny Phillips is gone (perhaps to the Cowboys at No. 22), it could become
a grab for the best defensive player available. Arkansas State safety Tyrell Johnson
has intrigued the Giants, but taking him at No. 31 could be an unnecessary reach.
Perhaps the Giants are eyeing Johnson as a potential target if they trade down
into the second round or even trade up in the second from their pick at No. 63
overall. As for the player they'd take at No. 31, Tennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo
is a possibility. He can play inside and outside and has been compared with former
Broncos linebacker Al Wilson -- a player the Giants were going to acquire before
a physical showed his neck issues would be a problem. How
high the Giants go for a linebacker will be a clear indication how much faith
they have in Gerris Wilkinson. There will be a few interesting linebacker prospects
for the Giants to discuss. They brought Quentin Groves of Auburn in for a visit
and Marc Ross, the Giants director of college scouting, attended Auburn's Pro
Day. Jerod Mayo was not brought in for a visit, but Reese saw him at Tennessee's
Pro Day. Mayo's stock is on the rise.
This
weekend, hundreds of players will be anxiously awaiting to see which NFL uniform
they'll be wearing next year. Most of them are college players. One of them is
Jeremy Shockey. And if recent rumblings are accurate, there's no guarantee he'll
be wearing Giants blue come September. Then again, there's no guarantee he won't.
The Giants continue to field offers for their injured four-time Pro Bowl tight
end, according to someone who speaks to members of the front office on a regular
basis. Trade
Shockey or keep him? I say keep him, unless you get a deal that's worth giving
up one of the top five tight ends in football. So what that he's apparently unhappy
with his current role in the offense and apparently having a few pity parties
because he wasn't a part of the Giants' playoff run. You don't just trade away
a valuable player because he's not entirely satisfied with his role and wants
an opportunity to play elsewhere. Even Lawrence Taylor occasionally whined about
playing in New York and once tried to get Bill Parcells to trade him to the Oilers. A
possible Osi Umenyiora holdout has been looming over the Giants since last
summer, when rumors first surfaced that he was unhappy with his deal. He declined
to address the issue then, which only fueled the speculation. He even refused
to deny a holdout was possible as recently as late February at the premiere of
the Giants' championship DVD. Umenyiora
indicated multiple times that he believed the Giants would take care of him
financially at the appropriate time, insisting he was comfortable with that. He
called the Giants "a first-class organization" and said he didn't want to be anywhere
else. Still, Umenyiora admitted holding out crossed his mind earlier. "For sure
I was thinking about it," he said. "Come on. You see what's going on out there.
But I don't think it's the right thing to do." Apr
24 When
the Giants lined up on defense in the Super Bowl, Reggie Torbor and Kawika
Mitchell were the outside linebackers. When the Giants line up to begin the defense
of their title in September, the two will be on other teams. With no clearly defined
starters on either side of middle linebacker Antonio Pierce the Giants could be
looking to fill vacancies at what some consider to be the impact positions in
their scheme during the NFL draft. In
the spring of 1991, after the Giants won Super Bowl XXV, they drafted fullback
Jarrod Bunch. Now an actor in Los Angeles after injuries forced the Giants to
cut him after three years, Bunch said his experience of joining the champions
was strenuous and made all the more difficult by Bill Parcells' departure three
weeks after the draft. How
the Giants evaluate the astounding playoff run by Corey Webster will be a
heavy determining factor in the way the front office handles this weekend's NFL
Draft. If general manager Jerry Reese and the coaching staff see Webster as the
top-flight young cornerback they envisioned when they drafted him in the second
round in 2005, the need to add another corner is greatly diminished. But if serious
questions remain about Webster, then there's a glaring need to add someone who
can come in and make an impact the way Aaron Ross did a year ago. Jeremy
Shockey - Trade him or keep him? 3 Reasons to trade Shockey - He is a disruptive
influence. He's injury prone. He's replaceable. 3 Reasons to trade Shockey
- He's young and talented. He's a ball of energy. They won't get equal value. And
the Giants are considering trading him away? That thought would have seemed ridiculous
when the Giants traded up one spot to get him in the 2002 draft, and then-GM Ernie
Accorsi called him more of a "playmaker" and a "weapon" than a tight end. He was
the prototype for the tight end of the 21st century, and instantly became a Mark
Bavaro-like fan favorite for his power, determination and speed. Like
a wedding or a graduation, the NFL Draft is an unforgettable event for those
players selected. With this year's draft scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, several
Giants this week looked back on the day they entered the NFL. Today, we hear from
Plaxico Burress, Reuben Droughns, Kareem McKenzie and R.W. McQuarters. Plaxico
Burress, Michigan State. First round selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2000
(eighth overall pick). Joined the Giants as a free agent on March 17, 2005. "I
was home in Virginia with my family. I had a lot of guys over, my whole family
was there. They called me probably about two or three minutes before I got picked,
but I didn't say anything to anybody."
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