Monthly Archives: August 2010

Brian Blanco – AP Has Sinorice Moss caught his last pass as a New York Giant? (AP Photo/Brian Blanco) View full size photo » The New York Giants have to cut their roster to 75 players today, as do all … Continue reading →

Hopefully, they can be a little bit more patient and wait until I get better. … It’s just a numbers game and getting to be that point. Like I said, it’s a tough position for me to be in, and … Continue reading →

Maybe the most positive development for the New York Giants during Saturday night’s mostly upsetting 24-10 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens was that defensive end Justin Tuck was an absolute beast. Two sacks, a few tackles and lots of … Continue reading →

More photos » Larry French – Getty Images 1 day ago: BALTIMORE – AUGUST 28: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens is sacked by Justin Tuck #91 the New York Giants at M&T Bank Stadium on August 28 2010 … Continue reading →

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin is as unhappy with Saturday’s 24-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens as many of you are — though he probably chooses a different way to express it. “Going into the game I was very … Continue reading →

More photos » Gail Burton – AP about 16 hours ago: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marcus Smith (11) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants players Seth Williams, left, and Sha’reff Rashad right, during the … Continue reading →

Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: M&T Bank StadiumTV: WNBC (Ch. 4) The Giants are in Baltimore tonight to face the Ravens in the third of four preseason games. As usual, several Giants will not play due to injury, led by … Continue reading →

More photos » Nick Laham – Getty Images Rhett Bomar is trying to take advantage of Jim Sorgi’s injury to earn the backup quarterback role with the Giants. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) Browse more photos » Here are some … Continue reading →

Joseph Addai is really looking good for the Colts this pre-season and they are hoping that it’s sign of things to come.  Addai has carried the ball 14 times for 84 yards (6.0 ypc) and he has also caught 5 … Continue reading →

The Colts’ D and special teams were so poor last night that the Colts’ O couldn’t overcome it.  Rookie linebacker Pat Angerer led the way for the Colts’ D last night with 10 tackles and 1 QB hit.  Safety Antoine … Continue reading →

Here is the New York Giants‘ list of injured players heading into Saturday night’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. The following players are not expected to play against the Ravens: wide receivers Ramses Barden (back) and Sinorice Moss (groin); … Continue reading →

More photos » Kevin C. Cox – Getty Images Sean Weatherspoon. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Browse more photos » I really hate to be a downer on an absolutely gorgeous Friday afternoon, but a story caught my attention … Continue reading →

The New York Giants‘ injury list heading into Saturday night’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens is looooooooooooooong!  Players missing practice Thursday included center Shaun O’Hara (ankle), defensive linemen Jay Alford (knee), Chris Canty (groin) and Jason Pierre-Paul (groin), cornerbacks … Continue reading →

“22 in 22″ Day 12, Emmitt Smith: “The Hall of Fame is closure to my athletic career.” Note: This is the 11th part of a 22-part series.  Click to view Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, … Continue reading →

Last week, I posted the Cowboys’ five biggest strengths heading into the 2010 season.  Those are the primary reasons that Dallas is favored by many to win the NFC.  Here is what could potentially bring them down. . . 5.  … Continue reading →

Jonathan Bales Even though Saturday’s game “doesn’t count,” there are still a lot of things both coaches and fans would like to see from the players.   A variety of training camp battles have yet to reach a conclusion and a … Continue reading →

New York Giants Talk Don’t forget to tune in to ‘New York Giants Talk‘ tonight at 8 ET as Pat Traina of Inside Football and I catch up on all the latest Giants news. Bruce Raffel of Baltimore Beatdown will join … Continue reading →

O’Hara Won’t Play Ankle injury will keep the Giants’ center out of action Saturday, and maybe longer.

More photos » Chris O’Meara – AP 2 months ago: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Derrick Ward, center, talks with teammates Carnell Wiiliam, left, and Kellen Winslow during voluntary football workouts Monday, June 14, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris … Continue reading →

“22 in 22″ Day 11, Emmitt Smith: “I don’t know what would have happened had I stayed at Florida.” Note: This is the 11th part of a 22-part series.  Click to view Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, … Continue reading →

Jonathan Bales Yesterday, I published by 2010 All-Pro Offense.  Two Cowboys made the cut: Jason Witten and Miles Austin.  Today comes the defense, and again, two Cowboys are listed. Note: This All-Pro team is not a comprehensive list of the … Continue reading →

Jonathan Bales As the fourth game on their five-game preseason schedule, Saturday night’s match-up against Houston will be the closest to a “real game” that Dallas will encounter until September 12 in Washington.  The starters will get significant playing time … Continue reading →

Keith Bulluck practiced at outside linebacker the past two days! OHMIGAWD!! Clint Sintim is a BUSSSSSSST!!! Jason Pierre-Paul and Chris Canty missed practice Tuesday! ARGH!! JPP is a bust and Canty a stupid free-agent signing!!! Aaron Ross has his foot … Continue reading →

More photos » Wade Payne – AP In this Nov. 1, 2009, photo, Tennessee Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Bulluck isn’t worried about adjusting to his new surroundings … Continue reading →

“22 in 22″ Day 10, Emmitt Smith: “There’s so many people to thank.” Note: This is the 10th part of a 22-part series.  Click to view Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, … Continue reading →

Jonathan Bales Note: This All-Pro team is not a comprehensive list of the league’s top players from last year, but rather a prediction of who will finish the 2010 season as the NFL’s top performers at each position. QB Aaron … Continue reading →

Jonathan Bales I’ve done a lot of analysis of the Cowboys/Chargers game (what to watch, DOs and DON’Ts, initial post-game notes, what we learned, final film study observations, and so on).  The Cowboys really played quite awfully, although there were … Continue reading →

Yes, I have been reduced to this. I’m sitting here watching the New York Giants news flash by via Twitter this afternoon. So, might as well share. Here are some of your afternoon ‘twit-lights,’ from various folks. Aaron Ross has a … Continue reading →

Greco Waived By Giants, O’Hanlon Signed This is the latest of example of why it can really stink to be a third-teamer during NFL preseason. Safety Michael Greco got hurt Saturday, and got waived today by the New York Giants. Rookie … Continue reading →

More photos » Nick Laham – Getty Images Tom Coughlin has lots of decisions to make between now and opening night against the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) Browse more photos » Plenty of good, plenty of bad … Continue reading →