Category Archives: News and Notes

2008 Training Schedule is Out

2008 Training Schedule is Out:  The Giants’ 2008 training schedule has been announced.  It is available at Giants.com.  We have also provided a link to it in the BBI Training Camp section.
OC Shaun O’Hara Interview on Sirius Radio:  The audio of OC Shaun O’Hara’s recent interview on Sirius Radio is available at Giants.com.

Burress Optimistic About New Deal

Burress Optimistic About New Deal:  WR Plaxico Burress said on a radio interview yesterday that he is optimistic that his current contract will be restructured by the Giants.
"Honestly, I think my situation is going to be rectified before training camp," said Burress.  "I’m not going to worry about it, but I did state that I [...]

More on Strahan and Shockey

Article on the Giants and the 80-Man Roster Limit:  Hard Decisions Ahead by Michael Eisen of Giants.com 
Giants Access Blue - Strahan Tribute:  The recent Giants Access Blue tribute to DE Michael Strahan is available at Giants.com:

Giants Access Blue - Part I
Giants Access Blue - Part II
Giants Access Blue - Part III
Giants Access Blue - Part [...]

A Rough Week for the Giants

Article on the 2008 New York Giants:  Giants Have Issues After Super Season by Ralph Vacchiano of The Daily News
Editorials on TE Jeremy Shockey:

Giants Must Get Rid of Jeremy Shockey Before Training Camp by Gary Myers of The Daily News
Maybe Shockey is Better Off Taking His Talents Elsewhere by Vinny DiTrani of The Bergen Record

Article [...]

Mini-Camp Ends

Mini-Camp Ends:  The Giants’ three-day, full-squad, mandatory mini-camp ended yesterday.  The veterans will now be off until July 24th when training camp begins.  The rookies’ off-season program will end on June 24th.
Here are some practice reports from yesterday: 

The Star-Ledger
Newsday

Reese and Shockey Involved in Shouting Match?:  The Bergen Record is reporting that disgruntled TE Jeremy Shockey [...]

Day Two of Mini-Camp

Day Two of Mini-Camp:  The Giants completed the second day of their three-day, full-squad mini-camp yesterday.  A video report of the second day of the mini-camp is available at Giants.com.
Here are some practice reports:

Newsday Morning Practice Report
Star-Ledger Morning Practice Report
Newsday Afternoon Practice Report
Star-Ledger Afternoon Practice Report

The mini-camp will conclude today with a morning practice.  The [...]

Mandatory Full-Squad Mini-Camp Begins

Mandatory Full-Squad Mini-Camp Begins:  The Giants three-day, full-squad mini-camp began yesterday.  The camp is mandatory for all Giants.  A video report of the first day of the mini-camp is available at Giants.com.
Injury Report:  The following players will not participate in this week’s mini-camp due to injury:  LB Danny Clark (sports hernia, post op), LB Zak [...]

Michael Strahan Says Goodbye

Michael Strahan Says Goodbye:  The Giants and DE Michael Strahan held a press conference yesterday to formally announce Strahan’s retirement from the National Football League.
The transcripts and video of the remarks given by the following individuals are available at Giants.com:

Head Coach Tom Coughlin (Video)
Defensive End Michael Strahan (Video - Part I) (Video - Part II) [...]

Strahan Retires, Press Conference Today at 11:30AM

Strahan Retires:  DE Michael Strahan has decided to retire from the NFL.  Drafted in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft, Strahan played his entire 15-year career with the New York Giants.
"Michael called me earlier this morning to tell me he had decided to retire," said Giants’ President/CEO John Mara.  "I told him I [...]

More on Shockey

Last OTA is Today:  The Giants will hold their sixth and final team Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice today.  The Giants will hold a mandatory full-squad mini-camp on June 11-13.  Veterans will then be off until training camp on July 24.  Rookies will still be at the Meadowlands for another 10 days after the mini-camp.
Editorials [...]