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NFL Draft Winners: New York Giants

Posted on May 1, 2008
The Giants had some specific needs they wanted to address in the NFL draft, but one of the biggest things that kept on distracting from the task at hand was the uncertainty of Jeremy Shockey's future, and the New...

NFL Draft Preview: New York Giants

Posted on April 25, 2008
The New York Giants. Oh, excuse me...the WORLD CHAMPION New York Giants. I still can't believe that statement and it's been darn near three months since the Super Bowl, but it is still hard to fathom that the huge...

NFL Kickoff Weekend announced

Posted on March 31, 2008
As discussed in an earlier post, the NFL had been pressured by the GOP as far as the opening game to push the game up because of the Republican National convention. Well, folks, politicians always seem to get their...

Pierce fined for animal neglect

Posted on March 30, 2008
If there's one thing that the NFL didn't need, it was another player that had an issue with animals in terms of abuse and neglect. The Michael Vick case basically had done a ton of damage to the league's...

NFL opener may move to appease GOP

Posted on March 26, 2008
The NFL Opener is scheduled for Thursday, September 4th, and we know that the World Champion New York Giants will be involved. What we don't know is what time the game will be. The time slot normally associated with...

Giants get insurance policy with Carr

Posted on March 12, 2008
David Carr has not had it easy in the NFL. The former number one draft pick out of Fresno State was crowned the golden boy for the then-new franchise Houston Texans, but even though he had the stats from...

Super Bowl XLII: The day is here

Posted on February 3, 2008
One of the biggest events in all of really--well, anything--is the Super Bowl. It draws millions upon millions of world wide viewers, and the revenue for the NFL is absolutely gargantuan. This year's game pits the "New" teams--New England...

Super Bowl XLII: New England Keys to Winning

Posted on February 1, 2008
We're less than 48 hours from what could be one of the most important Super Bowls in recent memory. For one, it could mean being undefeated with the best record ever. For the other, it could be stopping the...

Fickle New York will hate Eli if he loses, love him if he wins

Posted on January 31, 2008
I understand that with every sports team, you need to have expectations for your players. I understand that if they can't cut it, then you as a fan, whether you are a statistics hound or a casual watcher, should...

Burress prediction more fuel for Pats

Posted on January 30, 2008
Plaxico Burress was asked what he thought the score of the game would be. He replied that he thought that his team would win--and then also said the score would be 23-17. When the Patriots and Tom Brady heard it,...

Giants have another mountain to climb

Posted on January 21, 2008
Three games as underdogs. Three games on the road. Three victories. After improbable victories against Tampa Bay and heavy favorites Dallas and Green Bay, the New York Giants, riding solid defense when it counts and Eli Manning's leadership, now...

Keys to winning the NFC Championship: New York Giants

Posted on January 17, 2008
Ahhh, how the media can be so wishy-washy. They have for so long crucified Eli Manning ever since he pouted about being drafted by the San Diego Chargers, and over the years basically laughed at him when he couldn't...

Easy Eli making a name of his own

Posted on January 14, 2008
Being nicknamed "easy" isn't often that, when the moniker sometimes can be used to say how it is to play against someone or to beat them. But that may not be as "easy" to say any more, as "Easy"...

Honestly, can Patriots be beat?

Posted on December 29, 2007
The question will obviously be answered in less than 24 hours--can the Pats be beat? At least in the regular season, that is. They face the upstart New York Giants who are looking to possibly upend what football fans now...

Jacobs to be out 3-5 weeks

Posted on September 10, 2007
As if losing to the Cowboys wasn't bad enough, the New York Giants received word that Brandon Jacobs, the heir apparent to Tiki Barber's throne, has a sprained MCL and will be out 3-5 weeks. While many would assume that...

2007 NFL Fantasy Outlook: New York Giants

Posted on August 16, 2007
The Giants have always been a fantasy question mark. For one, they've usually had some decent quality QBs, RBs, and WRs, but no one that you would say "Awesome!" to, but on the other hand you wouldn't go "No way!"...

5 REASONS: RB, Brandon Jacobs - New York Giants

Posted on July 21, 2007
3 reasons to be a believer: 1. Touchdowns. Jacobs scored 9 TDs in 2006 and that's with Tiki Barber stealing 5 TDs. This year, Barber is gone and Droughns is no Barber. Jacobs is ideally suited for goal-line work and...

Getting to Know the 2007 NFL Schedule: Week Five

Posted on April 21, 2007
Pictures like this are porn for John Madden Week five of the 2007 NFL season is shaping up to be one with a lot of hit and miss matchups, but maybe one of the bad teams will have a...

Getting to Know the 2007 NFL Schedule: Week Four

Posted on April 20, 2007
DO WE REALLY NEED ANOTHER NFC EAST GAME IN PRIMETIME?!?! Let's go back to looking at the upcoming 2007 NFL schedule with a look at week four. This is the first week that teams will have a bye, so...

Getting to Know the 2007 NFL Schedule: Week Two

Posted on April 12, 2007
What I feel like when I look at week two's slate of games. The cat's cute though right? Trying to lure those non-traditional readers. Mission Accomplished. I've looked at the schedule the NFL has come up with for week...

Getting to Know the 2007 NFL Schedule: Week One

Posted on April 11, 2007
The Super Bowl XLII mascot scaring small children. Frankly I'm surprised that the people behind the Arizona Cardinals could make such a hideous mascot. Who knew? Well today is quite the holiday for NFL fans, as the 2007 NFL...

Tuesday's Tip Drill

Posted on October 25, 2005
Clinton comes through With parity running so rampant in the NFL these days, its become a rarity when a heavily favored team with good fantasy matchups, does what they're supposed to do and kick the living snot out of the...

Monday's Tip Drill

Posted on October 17, 2005
God's middle initials are L.T. His game is off the charts right now. Tying Lenny Moore's consecutive game scoring record (18) is pretty incredible, but this triple crown thing is outta control. Kudos to an old dog like Schottenheimer who...

Giant Storm Watch In Effect

Posted on July 9, 2004
Giant Storm Watch In Effect Ron Dayne? How could we be talking about Ron Dayne? Isn't he flipping burgers by now? Close. And had Jim Fassel been retained as head coach of the Giants for another season Dayne may truly...

New Duck City

Posted on June 23, 2004
New Duck City A peak into the mind of a man who has a lot to prove:Q: So how does Kurt Warner handle it if Eli Manning is named the starter and starts the season opener? A: First and foremost,...