Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

King: Cowboys rank ahead of Giants right now

By Ed Valentine on May 7th, 2008 11:23 AM
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King: Cowboys rank ahead of Giants right now

Peter King came out with his off-season team rankings yesterday in his weekly ‘Monday Morning Quarterback‘ column.

He placed the defending Super Bowl champion Giants sixth on his list behind New England, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Dallas (ugh!!) and San Diego.

The only one on the list that really bugs me is …

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Monday, May 5th, 2008

Where will Kenny Phillips fit in?

By Ed Valentine on May 5th, 2008 12:00 PM
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Where will Kenny Phillips fit in?

With rookie mini-camp this week (Friday and Saturday) it is still all about the newcomers for the Giants this week.

So let’s take a more in-depth look at each of the Giants’ draft choices, how they affect the roster and how much playing time we can expect them to get.

Today, we will look …

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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Wednesday ‘Breakfast:’ The Yanks aren’t feeling well

By Ed Valentine on April 30th, 2008 6:35 AM
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Wednesday 'Breakfast:' The Yanks aren't feeling well

Welcome to your Wednesday ‘Breakfast at the Hot Stove.’ We hope we’ve cooked up a good meal for you this morning.

Sour milk

A-Rod is heading to the disabled list to join Jorge Posada. Phil Hughes (0-4, 9.00 ERA) might be heading to Scranton after getting rocked again last night in a 6-4 loss to Detroit. Definitely …

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Saturday, April 26th, 2008

It’s Phillips!

By gozer on April 26th, 2008 5:40 PM
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It's Phillips!

Well there was a lot of back and forth amongst fans and analysts, but in the end Miami safety always made the most sense for Big Blue, and he will indeed be a Giant in 2008, going to New York at No. 30, the last selection of the first round.

Via …

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Jets Trade Up, Select TE Keller

By Jeff Z on April 26th, 2008 5:34 PM
Jets Trade Up, Select TE Keller

For the second time in two years, the Jets have traded up in the first round to grab a player they coveted.

Last year, Gang Green moved into the No. 14 slot to select cornerback Darrelle Revis. This afternoon/ evening, the Jets traded their 2nd and 4th round picks to the …

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Hold the Mayo | Jerod To the Pats

By Jeff Z on April 26th, 2008 3:21 PM
Hold the Mayo | Jerod To the Pats

Guess Tennessee LB Jerod Mayo won’t be headed to Big Blue.

The New England Patriots selected Mayo with the 10th overall pick after swapping selections with New Orleans.

Presumably this renders Dan Connor the next best bet for the Giants if they plan on selecting a linebacker in the first round.

For more on both …

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Gholston Goes To Gang Green

By gozer on April 26th, 2008 2:45 PM
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Gholston Goes To Gang Green

Tom Brady, look out.

With the No. 6 overall pick, the Jets have selected Ohio State DE Vernon Gholston.

Hot Stove New York’s Ian Hastings had the following to say on Gholston back in March when he implored management to pass on Darren McFadden:

Jets brass might want to consider selecting Ohio State …

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Herm the Germ Snares Dorsey at No. 5

By Jeff Z on April 26th, 2008 2:38 PM
Herm the Germ Snares Dorsey at No. 5

A lot of people thought Glenn Dorsey could go as high as No. 2 in this draft, but instead he slips (if you can even call it that) to the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 5 overall.

Things have broken pretty well for the Jets, who are on the clock now. …

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Oakland Grabs McFadden At No. 4

By Jeff Z on April 26th, 2008 2:28 PM
Oakland Grabs McFadden At No. 4

Well so much for that, Jets fans. We’ll never know if Gang Green was willing to take a chance on the explosive but troubled Darren McFadden, or if character issues proved too large a concern for Team Tangini. That’s because McFadden is off the board and headed for Oakland …

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Ryan Goes No. 3

By Jeff Z on April 26th, 2008 2:23 PM
Ryan Goes No. 3

The Michael Vick Era is officially over in Atlanta. Well, I guess it already was officially over, but now it’s officially official with the Falcons’ selection of QB Matt Ryan at No. 3 overall.

There had been some whispers that the Jets may have had at least a passing interest …

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Chris Follows Jake At No. 2

By Jeff Z on April 26th, 2008 2:13 PM
Chris Follows Jake At No. 2

Kinda funny to watch the NFL go through the whole selection process with Jake Long, when he was introduced as the Dolphin’s No. 1 pick in a press conference on Tuesday.

However with those formalities out of the way, we can now move onto the real action. …

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Hey look … it’s a mock draft!

By Ed Valentine on April 26th, 2008 11:17 AM
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Hey look ... it's a mock draft!

I don’t like to do mock drafts. You have probably figured that out by the fact that I have not yet done one. I’m not a big fan since I think they are mostly just guesswork.

Since today is Draft Day, though, I thought I would take a stab at it. So, …

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Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Jets Finally Trade Robertson

By gozer on April 24th, 2008 8:51 PM
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Jets <i>Finally</i> Trade Robertson

Nearly two months after an aborted deal that would have seen Jets DT Dewayne Robertson shipped to Cincinnati, the team has finally found a home for their former fourth overall pick, who became expendable following the acquisition of Kris Jenkins.

Robertson is headed to the Denver Broncos

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Pacman to be a Cowboy — and I think that’s just fine

By Ed Valentine on April 24th, 2008 12:32 PM
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Pacman to be a Cowboy -- and I think that's just fine

Pacman Jones is going to be a Dallas Cowboy — if Roger Goodell lets him back in the league, that is.

That is as good a reason as any to take a break from all my poetry/songwriting — and Giants discussion — and look at what is happening around …

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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

McFadden, Ryan Could Be Jets

By Jeff Z on April 23rd, 2008 2:39 PM
McFadden, Ryan Could Be Jets

The NFL Draft picture is beginning to get a little bit clearer.

Only in the NFL does a No. 1 pick get introduced four days prior to the actual draft, but that’s what happened yesterday as the Miami Dolphins reached a five-year, $57.75 million contract with Michigan left tackle Jake …

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As usual, wide receiver looks like a need

By Ed Valentine on April 23rd, 2008 1:39 PM
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As usual, wide receiver looks like a need

Super Bowl hero David Tyree has apparently undergone knee surgery.

Reports indicate that Tyree expects to be ready for training camp. This does, however, lead nicely into what seems to be an annual discussion — do the Giants need to make wide receiver a draft priority?

Somehow, despite the fact it …

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Linebackers: Mayo, Connor top prizes

By Ed Valentine on April 23rd, 2008 12:17 PM
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Linebackers: Mayo, Connor top prizes

Let’s take a look at the top linebackers available in this weekend’s NFL Draft.

In the SBN Mock Draft I took Connor, but I wouldn’t complain if the Giants landed Mayo, either.

Let’s look at both of these guys, and some of the other top linebacker prospects who could be available …

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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Shockey to bring Giants a starting safety?

By Ed Valentine on April 22nd, 2008 11:36 AM
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Shockey to bring Giants a starting safety?

Ernie Palladino of the Journal News is reporting that the Jeremy Shockey to the Saints talks are gaining traction, and that the key player coming back to the Giants is starting safety Roman Harper.

Harper started all 16 games for New Orleans last season, his second in the league. He …

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Safety first for the Giants?

By Ed Valentine on April 22nd, 2008 10:16 AM
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Safety first for the Giants?

One position we have all acknowledged feeling the Giants need to upgrade is safety.

Veteran Sammy Knight, signed to replace Gibril Wilson, and James Butler are no better than adequate. Second-year man Michael Johnson is exciting, but still unproven. This position needs attention, and I don’t think anyone can be surprised if …

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10 questions as the draft approaches

By Ed Valentine on April 22nd, 2008 9:42 AM
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10 questions as the draft approaches

Here are 10 Giants-related questions to ponder as the NFL Draft approaches.

1. Will Michael Strahan retire?
It sure would be nice to know before the draft, but GM Jerry Reese is not expecting a decision soon. I would think the Giants will draft a linebacker early either way, at least …

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Friday, April 18th, 2008

If Shockey wants to whine, send him packing

By Ed Valentine on April 18th, 2008 10:45 AM
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If Shockey wants to whine, send him packing

There is a report in today’s New York Daily News that Jeremy Shockey has been sounding off about his frustrations with his role on the Giants.

If the report is correct then all I have to say about the mouthy tight end is this — Good Riddance! The Giants are …

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Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Reese: Shockey is our tight end … today

By Ed Valentine on April 17th, 2008 4:36 PM
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Reese: Shockey is our tight end ... today

File this in the “where there’s smoke, there’s fire” department.

Giants’ GM Jerry Reese is not denying that the Giants could trade Jeremy Shockey.

From the Star-Ledger’s Mike Garafolo.

“Right now, all I can say on Jeremy Shockey is he’s our starting tight end,” Reese said. “There’s always a lot of chatter going on …

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