Ed Valentine / Big Blue View Dec 7, 2019 
Big Blue View mailbag, 12/7: Questions galore as the mail overflows
Giants’ fans seem to have a lot on their minds Hope you have some time this morning. This is a lengthy edition of the Big Blue View mailbag. So, settle in and let’s open the mail! Dan K. asks: It seems to me that the Giants organization, particularly the scouting team, has had trouble finding quality players throughout the entire draft compared to some other teams. I know that every player is different and some times teams get lucky in the later rounds or even with undrafted rookies. It doesn’t seem to me that the Giants do well when drafting and I don’t know if it’s the scouting...
Big Blue View Dec 7, 2019
Coordinator Corner: James Bettcher, Mike Shula, Thomas McGaughey offer insight
Photo by Al Pereira/ Bettcher, Shula, McGaughey highlight Jenkins, Manning and Rosas in their press conferences New York Giants coordinators James Bettcher (defense), Mike Shula (offense), and Thomas McGaughey (special teams) spoke to reporters on Friday. Here are a few of the key items and players they addressed. James Bettcher, defense Cornerback Janoris Jenkins expressed his frustration with Bettcher after the Giants most recent loss to the Green Bay Packers last Sunday, saying to the media “Use me the way I need to be used.” It remains to be seen if Bettcher will grant Jenkins...
ClutchPoints Dec 6, 2019
Giants’ Michael Strahan claims that Eli Manning doesn’t have ‘anything to prove’
The New York Giants will be forced to start Eli Manning in Week 14 and one of his former teammates believes he can still perform well. While speaking about New York’s upcoming against the Philadelphia Eagles, Michael Strahan claims that Manning doesn’t have ‘anything to prove’. “I don’t think Eli has anything to prove to […] The post Giants’ Michael Strahan claims that Eli Manning doesn’t have ‘anything to prove’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 6, 2019
Giants’ Golden Tate cleared concussion protocol and will play vs. Eagles
Eli Manning — who is starting in place of the injured Daniel Jones — will have someone to throw to when his New York Giants take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Wide receiver Golden Tate has cleared concussion protocol, the team announced on Friday. Tate did not play in Week 13’s loss […] The post Giants’ Golden Tate cleared concussion protocol and will play vs. Eagles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 6, 2019
Grading Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones’ performance entering Week 14
The New York Giants haven’t had the season they had in mind during the offseason. At least, however, the Giants have been able to get a good look at Daniel Jones as the starting quarterback. To begin the season, Eli Manning was the starting quarterback and Jones was expected to be the backup. But after […] The post Grading Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones’ performance entering Week 14 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ed Valentine / Big Blue View Dec 6, 2019 
Giants injury news, 12/6: Daniel Jones still not practicing, but good signs for Evan Engram, Golden Tate
Photo by Jim McIsaac/ Let’s see the latest on who is, and isn’t, healthy Quarterback Daniel Jones is out of the walking boot, but still did not practice for the New York Giants on Friday. Coach Pat Shurmur told media that it was “very unlikely” Jones will be able to play, which further ensures that Eli Manning will be at quarterback Monday against the Philadelphia Eagles. It also looks like Manning could have a full complement of offensive weapons to work with, making Monday the first time this season all of the Giants’ offensive play-makers could be on the field...
Ed Valentine / Big Blue View Dec 6, 2019 
‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast, 12/6: Talking Giants vs. Eagles
Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Michael Kist of BGN Radio helps us break it down With your New York Giants facing the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football we turned to one of our favorite people here on the SB Nation network, Michael Kist of BGN Radio, to help us gain some insight into the 5-7 Eagles. We talk about the return of Eli Manning, why the Eagles are 5-7, what’s up with Carson Wentz, the pitiful state of the NFC East and more. Please give the show a listen. How to subscribe Whether you’re into the ‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast or you find ‘The Chris...
Big Blue View Dec 6, 2019
Film Study: What happened on the Packers’ four touchdowns?
Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Could letting Jackrabbit travel with Adams have prevented them? We have been hearing signs that the New York Giants veterans are growing frustrated as they drop game after game. After the Giants’ loss to the Green Bay Packers, cornerback Janoris Jenkins expressed frustrations with how he is being used. In particular that the Giants are playing “sides,” and that he isn’t being allowed to travel with the opposing offense’s best receiver. Does Jenkins stay to one side? Well, looking at the data from NFL’s Next Gen Stats, which tracks players’...
Ed Valentine / Big Blue View Dec 6, 2019 
Giants news, 12/6: Saquon Barkley — “awesome” for Eli Manning to play again
Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Let’s get to your Friday headlines Good morning, New York Giants fans! Saquon Barkley looking forward to playing with Eli No knock on Daniel Jones intended, but Barkley on Thursday sounded like he’s happy Eli Manning is getting another opportunity to play. “Eli, he’s a legend. He’s a Hall of Famer. He just sees the field so well. He understands the game so well, he’s been doing it for a very long time and it’s what you expect from El,” Barkley said. “Obviously, I love the way he handled the situation when D.J. (Daniel Jones)...
ClutchPoints Dec 5, 2019
Giants QB Eli Manning will ‘jazz up’ things for New York says Doug Pederson
In a classic rivalry matchup, the New York Giants will face the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Many anticipated this game as an opportunity to see Giants rookie Daniel Jones making his first-ever start against the Eagles. Unfortunately, Jones has to sit this one out with an ankle injury. That makes way for a […] The post Giants QB Eli Manning will ‘jazz up’ things for New York says Doug Pederson appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Big Blue View Dec 5, 2019
Doug Pederson praises Eli Manning’s impact to the Giants
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports The Eagles head coach spoke highly of Manning’s abilities Many people were caught off guard this week when news broke that Eli Manning would be starting Monday for the New York Giants. Daniel Jones’s ankle injury doesn’t just alter preparation for Giants coach Pat Shurmur. It also has an impact on Eagles head coach Doug Pederson. With the longtime face of the franchise returning to start, a lot is up in the air of how the offense will look differently on Monday night. According to Pederson, he doesn’t think the Giants offense will return to its...
FOX Sports Dec 5, 2019
Giants' Barkley hoping to break 100-yard drought vs Eagles
It's been a little less than three months since New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has rushed for 100 yards
Ed Valentine / Big Blue View Dec 5, 2019 
Giants at Eagles 2019, Week 14: Everything you need to know about Monday Night Football
Photo by Rey Del Rio/ Complete pre-game, in-game, post-game coverage A play-out-the-string at the end of a lost season game on Monday against the Philadelphia Eagles has certainly gotten more intriguing with the news that Eli Manning will replace an injured Daniel Jones at quarterback for the New York Giants. Will Manning’s presence “jazz up” the Giants (Eagles coach Doug Perderson’s phrase) and lead them to an upset victory? Will Manning be rusty and get overwhelmed by the Eagles’ pass rush? A national audience will find out on Monday Night Football. Keep it right here as our...
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Packers Week 14 FanPulse: Confidence creeps back over 50% after win over Giants
Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports It’s going to be a slow road back to confidence for Packers fans after that second bad loss in California. Down big when the team loses, then up a modest amount following a win. That’s the trend that the Green Bay Packers are demonstrating this season, at least in terms of the confidence of their fans that the team is headed in the right direction. This week, the Packers bounced back with an 18-point win on the road against the New York Giants following an embarrassing loss in San Francisco. But after that loss, how much would the win in the Meadowlands...
Ed Valentine / Big Blue View Dec 5, 2019 
Giants injury update, 12/5: No practice for Daniel Jones
Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Evan Engram works on limited basis Daniel Jones did not practice on Thursday, simply riding a stationary bike as Eli Manning and the New York Giants prepped for the Philadelphia Eagles. Tight end Evan Engram (foot) was a limited participant and Golden Tate (concussion) practiced fully. It’s wait and see to find out if either is available on Monday. This is what Jones did at practice on Thursday. Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones was again on the exercise bike during the open portion of practice. Only Eli Manning and Alex Tanney getting reps on...
