Published on: 12th August, 2009
They told me to stop complaining about the lack of juicy stories at Giants camp. Boring is good, they say. Not if you're a football writer. Boring means you have to get off your butt and do some work. And idle hands, well, you know the rest. In Albany there is little ...Published on: 9th August, 2009
Timing Not Right For Comeback Let me premise this article by saying that Michael Vick has paid his debt to society and has been conditionally reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. I agree that he should be granted another chance to play in the National Football League. But having worked in the corporate ...Published on: 6th August, 2009
Yes, the contract extension the Giants gave QB Eli Manning yesterday can make him the highest paid player in the NFL. Emphasis on CAN. Only $35 million of the $97 million is guaranteed. That means Eli just signed an incentive-laden deal. This is not a reward. He cannot just sit ...Published on: 5th August, 2009
Phillips, Ross Lead Studly Unit Sometimes the best stories are not the most obvious, or the most glamorous. In camp this month, the Giants will be showing the NFL community how they back-filled the reduction of Plaxico Burress, Amani Toomer, Derrick Ward, and Steve Spagnoulo. Those have been the bones ...Published on: 31st July, 2009
As we embark on another training camp, speculation and anticipation have enveloped Giants' fans in a frenetic fog. Here are some answers to the questions that have vexed the faithful the past few weeks.Stop worrying about the passing game.Two things that work in the Giants favor: 1. They lost Plaxico Burress ...Published on: 27th July, 2009
Outgoing D.A. Morgenthau Holding the Line On Jail Time; Pierce Still On Hook One day after we reported on a rumor that the New York Giants were considering bringing back embattled WR Plaxico Burress, the man who holds Burress' fate in his hands spoke out. Manhattan D.A. Robert Morgenthau, who is in ...Published on: 26th July, 2009
Look Out, Philly, The Champs Are Coming Fast The Philadelphia Eagles had a great draft and spectacular offseason which cannot be denied. The New York Giants had a rocky one. That is the general consensus. Believe it or not, regardless of my efforts, the Eagles' beat writers and bloggers have the ...Published on: 26th July, 2009
Quick Hits: Burress Could Return to Giants****YaHoo is reporting that there are rumors that Plaxico Burress may end up right back with the Giants after his legal ordeal is over.That made no sense a few months ago, but now as some grass has grown under this, it makes a lot ...Published on: 21st July, 2009
Acceptance and Redemption for Grid Star Could Take Years Michael Vick has completed serving his sentence and his debt to society. When his epitaph is being carved, that, unfortunately for him, may go down as the easiest part of his life. He now has to attempt to re-acclimate back into that society, ...Published on: 20th July, 2009
Answering Your Questions As Always...I always say the dumb questions are usually the ones that few people can answer. For some reason I keep getting asked them Question: When does camp start, July 25 or Aug. 2?Camp begins on Aug. 2. Question: Have the Giants signed all of their draft choices?No. First ...