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Ramses Barden Reluctantly Re-Signs With The Giants

The New York Giants have re-signed wide receiver Ramses Barden. Barden attempted to hit it big in free agency but he doesn’t really have the track record to command big-time interest. He has raised his major statistics in each of the last four seasons, all with the G-Men, but that isn’t saying much. He finished 2012 with 14 receptions for 220 yards and one quality game in which...
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All mixed up: Hakeem Nicks agent says no-show was Giants issue

New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks came under fire for not attending the first day of offseason training activities. According to Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports, Nicks agent Peter Schaffer disputes coach Tom Coughlin’s point of view, saying there shouldn’t be any ‘hard feelings.’ Cole writes: ‘Nick's agent Peter Schaffer has declined to discuss with Y! Sports...
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Giants FB Henry Hynoski needs knee surgery

The New York Giants may have to start looking for a fullback. Starter Henry Hynoski will have surgery Friday to repair his medial collateral ligament and a chip fracture in his left knee. The three-year veteran was hurt Wednesday on the second play from scrimmage during an 11-on-11 driil at an organized team activity. ''I am going to set my mind to being ready for the first...
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Report: Henry Hynoski will undergo surgery on his MCL

According to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News, Giants fullback Henry Hynoski will undergo surgery to repaired his injured MCL. Giants FB Henry Hynoski will have surgery Friday to repair an injured left MCL and a chip fracture to the lateral plateau. #NYG — Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoNYDN) May 23, 2013 It sounds like Hynoski could still be ready for the regular season...
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UNFORTUNATE SITUATION

Aaron Curry: Money changed me

Former first-round NFL Draft pick Aaron Curry has been a bust and he admitted that the money he made changed him as a person.

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Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz absent from Giants’ workout

The New York Giants two best wide receivers, Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks, were not in attendance for Wednesday’s practice at the Timex Performance Center. Cruz’s absence was not a surprise, because he hasn’t signed a contract for the 2013 season.  But Nicks was expected to be on the field with his teammates.
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Giants reportedly may bring back Ramses Barden

According to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News, free agent wide receiver Ramses Barden might re-sign with the Giants after testing the open market. Barden, the Giants’ third-round pick in 2009, is heading back to the New York area and will take a physical with team doctors on Thursday, the Daily News has learned. And if all goes well for the unrestricted free agent, according...
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Giants new LB Aaron Curry admits the money made him lose motivation

Aaron Curry never lacked motivation during a four-year career at Wake Forest in which he received the Butkus Award as the nation’s finest linebacker in 2008, but something happened when he went to the NFL. I remember NFL Scouts like Mike Mayock saying that he was the can’t miss pick, and he turned out to be one of the biggest busts in Seahawks history. He has since been cut by...
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Report: Hakeem Nicks skipped OTA’s because he wants a new contract

We reported earlier today that New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks didn’t show for the start of OTA’s. According to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, Nicks decided not to show up because he’s unhappy about his contract and wanted to send the Giants a message. As if the New York Giants and Victor Cruz weren’t involved in enough of a stare down, fellow wide receiverÂ...
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Giants kick off OTA without WRs Cruz and Nicks

Coach Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants knew Victor Cruz wouldn't show up for the organized team activity without a contract, so his absence was expected. Not so with fellow receiver Hakeem Nicks. Nicks surprised Coughlin Wednesday when he failed to show up for the team's first voluntary workout. The coach was given no explanation. Nicks' agent, Peter Schaffer,...
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Hakeem Nicks no-show for offseason training activities leaves Tom Coughlin, Giants fans confused

New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks threw a curveball at his coach Tom Coughlin and fans who thought he would be at offseason training activities. After being interviewed the night before and saying he was looking forward to a ‘leadership role’ among the receivers, Nicks was a no-show at Giants OTAs. His absence left Coughlin speechless and very unhappy. The Giants two...
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Giants’ Hakeem Nicks is taking on a leadership role with young receiving corps

New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nick is qualified to become a leader for the team. He’s won a Super Bowl with them, fought through injuries, and now he’s the oldest player in the group. The Giants think a lot of Nicks, so much so they won’t pay the ultra productive Victor Cruz more that what they will eventually re-sign Nicks for. They see him as the leader of the receiving...
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Giants’ defense regressed under Perry Fewell’s leadership

Since 2010, the New York Giants’ defense has gone from being a top ten unit to one of the worst defenses in the NFL in 2012, ranked as low as 31st overall. It also doesn’t help that Osi Umenyiora left for the Falcons without many options to replace his production. Justin Tuck and Corey Webster are getting older. Antrel Rolle is overpaid and the linebacker position continues to...
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Justin Tuck to New York Giants Rookie Damontre Moore: Hope You Are Ready To Work

New York Giants defensive captain Justin Tuck has vowed to return to his All Pro level in 2013 and it has already become abundantly clear that he’s not just blowing smoke. He’s worked relentlessly throughout the offseason and expects that to wear off on his teammates and the new rookies. Shortly after being drafted in the third-round of the 2013 NFL Draft, Damontre Moore was...
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Facing the Giants - 2013 offense preview

​The New York Football Giants seem to be preparing for rain this offseason. The Giants General Manager Jerry Reese bolstered the offensive line with the 20131st round draft pick OT Justin Pugh to the right of OG Chris Snee. To the far left of recently repaired tough guy C David Baas, OT Will Beatty re-signed for 5 more years ($38.75 million). New York native and standout run...
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