New York Giants Rumors & News
Jets want a coin flip with Giants to determine first game in new Meadowlands Stadium
Newark Star-Ledger — But Giants and NFL don't seem to agree
2 hours agoFlip for the opener? The Jets think so
The Blue Screen | New York Daily News — The Giants and Jets are supposed to be equal partners in the new, $1.6 billion Meadowlands Stadium, but there’s no way they can open it together. Only one of them can be the home team when the doors officially open. So why not decide that honor by a flip of a coin. Well, maybe they will. In fact, according to a story yesterday on the Jets’ website that’s exactly what will happen. However, the NFL has oddly refused to confirm the plan. A spokesman for the league said, in an e-mail to the Daily News, that “The commissioner determines the schedule. We have no announcement...
5 hours agoGiants, Jets to flip for Stadium opener
New York Post — Heads or tails, Giants or Jets -- who will get to play the first home game at the new Meadowlands Stadium? Newyorkjets.com reported that the NFL will award the first regular-season game at the shared billion-dollar stadium using a coin toss, perhaps held this coming week. "The Jets have...
10 hours agoRoss turns new corner with Giants
New York Daily News — Giants cornerback Aaron Ross was dealing with a lost season thanks to three separate injuries to his left hamstring. Now Ross is healthy enough that he's been running and training with his track-star wife nearly every day.
11 hours agoFor healthy Ross, life's a beach
The Blue Screen | New York Daily News — The man of Sanya Richards’ dreams was living a nightmare last year, and she wasn’t used to seeing Aaron Ross look so down. He called his 2009 season with the Giants “torture”. She said “It was my first time seeing Aaron really just kind of in a slump.” But that was several months ago when Ross, the Giants’ cornerback, was still dealing with a lost season thanks to three separate injuries to his left hamstring - - and before their lavish wedding in Austin, Tex., on Feb. 26. Now Ross is healthy enough that he’s been running and training with his tr...
21 hours agoCornerback Bruce Johnson leads Giants in performance-based pay
Newark Star-Ledger — Receives check worth almost as much as his rookie salary
March 12, 2010Agents: Don't be fooled by 'big' NFL contracts
New York Post — Don't put too much stock into all the gaudy financial numbers tossed around during the first week of the NFL's free-agency period. That was the message from prominent player agents, several of whom are hinting at collusion by owners in part to keep salaries down at a crucial...
March 12, 2010Oakland Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison says teams are interested in his services
Newark Star-Ledger — Wouldn't name the teams, though
March 11, 2010Phillips ready to Rolle with it
New York Daily News — Kenny Phillips knew that when the Giants signed Antrel Rolle, some took it as a sign the Giants were worried he'd never make it all the way back. But Phillips told the Daily News on Wednesday that those fears are completely unfounded.
March 10, 2010Phillips says he'll be 100% back by July
The Blue Screen | New York Daily News — Kenny Phillips knew what people were thinking when the Giants signed Antrel Rolle for $37 million on the first day of free agency. He knew some took it as a sign the Giants were worried he’d never make it all the way back. But Phillips insists those fears are completely unfounded. In fact, he told the Daily News earlier today that his recovery from left knee surgery is on track to have him on the field for the start of training camp in July. And once he’s there, he plans to help Rolle make good on his vow that they’ll form “the best safety tandem in the NFL.” R...
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- Draft Diary: What really happens at the combine (Day 1) Moving the Chains | philly.com Carlton Mitchell’s alarm sounded at 3:45 a.m. It was time. The previous seven weeks had been his own personal training camp. Like many other prospects, Mitchell spent day and night preparing for the NFL scouting combine. Interviews, footwork, receiving drills, the 40-yard dash.
- Haynesworth will take first step in new system as workouts start Monday Redskins Insider | Washington Post Some Internet reports have suggested that Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is upset about the Redskins' shift from a 4-3 base defense to a 3-4 scheme and that he might not participate in the offseason program. As the theory goes, Haynesworth is unwilling to shift to nose tackle because he's opposed to simply being a "space eater." And much of the speculation about Haynesworth's supposed discontent has been fueled by Haynesworth's public silence since the end of the 2009 season. poll by twiigs.com Well, Haynesworth plans to attend the beginning of the team's voluntary offseason cond...
- Mailbag: Ray Edwards, Kolb and Baskett Moving the Chains | philly.com Moving the Chains: Answering reader questions on the availability of Ray Edwards, the trade value of Kevin Kolb and the decision to bring Hank Baskett back to the Eagles.
- Restricted FA Montgomery re-signed Redskins Insider | Washington Post The Redskins have announced the re-signing of offensive lineman Will Montgomery. Montgomery, a four-year veteran, appeared in all 16 games last season and started three at guard. He was one of five linemen to start at the right guard spot in the turbulent 2009 season. The offensive linemen currently under contract for 2010 include: Montgomery, Derrick Dockery, Casey Rabach, Mike Williams, Stephon Heyer, Artis Hicks, Paul Fanaika, Kory Lichtensteiger, Clint Oldenburg, Edwin Williams and Will Robinson. Montgomery was a restricted free agent and was tendered an offer by the team last week. By sig...
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will present Emmitt Smith at Hall of Fame induction Fort-Worth Star Telegram By JAN HUBBARD ARLINGTON -- Emmitt Smith paid tribute to Jerry Jones by asking the Cowboys owner to be his presenter when Smith is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Aug. 7 in Canton, Ohio.Jones, however, sees a bigger picture than simply the honor of making the presentations."This is very special -- his induction," Jones said Friday at Cowboys Stadium, where weigh-ins for tonight's 10-bout boxing card were held. "It is really a feel-good, it is really an honor on behalf of everybody -- his teammates, our fans, and everybody to be a part of it like that."It's going to be a very speci...
- Jerry Jones to introduce Emmitt Smith at Hall of Fame induction Dallas Morning News
- Jets closing in on LT? The Jets Stream | New York Daily News It's starting to look as if the Jets might land free-agent RB LaDainian Tomlinson, who is mulling the Jets and Vikings. There's a report from the San Diego Union-Tribune that says Tomlinson has decided on the Jets, although the report cautions it's still not official. Jets officials, which rolled out the rep carpet for Tomlinson during his visit Friday, have been quietly optimistic about their chances. It appears as if the optimism is well-founded. As we reported in today's paper, the Jets were in negotiations yesterday with Tomlinson's agent. Hopefully, there will be something concrete by the...
- Paul Martin starting to get excited about possible return on Saturday after practicing today Fire & Ice | Bergen Record Today might have been the first time in his long recovery from a fractured left forearm that Devilsman Paul Martin was able to use the phrase “ahead of schedule.” Martin had thought he would not participate in a full practice with the team until after seeing the doctor again on Monday, but when Devils decided to hold a full practice today after Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Islanders, Martin joined them to get a head start on what he hopes will be the week leading up to his first game with the team since Oct. 24. He sounded more optimistic today about playing Saturday against St. Louis than he d...
- Martin Brodeur breaks in original mask in practice Fire & Ice | Bergen Record Above: Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur wearing his throwback mask during today’s practice at Prudential Center. Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur gave his throwback mask a test drive in today’s practice at Prudential Center. It’s a replica of the mask Brodeur wore in his first NHL game on March 26, 1992. Brodeur had it made so he can wear it in Wednesday night’s game against the Penguins, in which the Devils will be wearing—for one night only—their red, white and green original jerseys. It will be the first time since the end of the 1991-92 season that the Devils will wear them. The mask i...
- Cuban SS Hechavarria will pass on Yankees for Blue Jays New York Post BRADENTON, Fla. _ The Post has learned Adeinis Hechavarria is going to get more money than the $8 million Jose Iglesias Iglesias got from the Red Sox. However, it won’t be from the Yankees. And it has nothing to do with the Yankees not wanting to spend the money on...
- Patrik Elias and Bryce Salvador rest; Paul Martin practices with NJ Devils Newark Star-Ledger Host Boston Bruins Monday night
- Report: Tomlinson to sign with Jets New York Post LaDainian Tomlinson will choose the Jets over the Vikings, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Writer Kevin Acee warns he "has not confirmed it beyond a shadow of doubt," but three sources say Tomlinson will sign with the Jets. "It's 100 percent. Done deal," one source said. The official...