Jan 272015
 


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Perry Fewell Joins Redskins as Defensive Backs Coach: Perry Fewell, the former defensive coordinator of the New York Giants who was fired by the team on January 7th, has joined the Washington Redskins as their new defensive backs coach. Ironically, Fewell replaces Raheem Morris, who interviewed with the Giants for the defensive coordinator vacancy before the Giants hired Steve Spagnuolo.

Fewell had also interviewed with the San Francisco 49ers, who reportedly offered him a position as their defensive backs coach.

Article on Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo: Sam Madison: Spagnuolo has unmatched preparation by Dan Salomone of Giants.com

Articles on WR Odell Beckham:

Article on WR Victor Cruz: Should the Giants try to do something about Victor Cruz’s contract? by Dan Graziano of ESPN.com

Article on OC J.D. Walton: Know Your Giants: Center J.D. Walton by Michael Eisen of Giants.com

Giants.com “Building Blocks” Feature on Players: Video features on the following players are available at Giants.com:

  • WR Odell Beckham (Video)
  • OC/OG Weston Richburg (Video)

Article on Former Giant TE Mark Bavaro: Bill Belichick praises Mark Bavaro by Bob Glauber of Newsday

Jan 072015
 


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Giants Fire Perry Fewell and Peter Giunta: The New York Giants have officially announced that they have fired Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell and Cornerbacks Coach Peter Giunta. Fewell had been the team’s defensive coordinator since 2010 and Giunta the cornerbacks coach since 2006.

Tom Coughlin and Perry Fewell, New York Giants (December 14, 2014)

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The Giants finished 29th on defense in 2014 in terms of yards allowed. In other seasons under Fewell, the defense finished 7th (2010), 27th (2011), 31st (2012), and 8th (2013).

“These are two outstanding men and outstanding football coaches,” Head Coach Tom Coughlin said in a press release. “It is very hard in this business to find people that are not only good football coaches but outstanding human beings who are trustworthy, loyal and honest. Perry and Peter are all that.

“No one person is responsible for what happened in this year. That has to be loud and clear. If there is any one person responsible, it is me. It is not Perry Fewell. It is not Peter Giunta. Both of them are outstanding football coaches in their own way. The simple fact of the matter is in the circumstance that we find ourselves, change is necessary. That may not be the most eloquent way of saying it, but that is what I am confronted with. The hope always is invigoration. You are going to stimulate. It is with great deliberation over a lengthy period of time throughout a thorough investigation and evaluation of what went on that I came to the conclusion that change was necessary.

Peter Giunta, New York Giants (November 6, 2011)

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“There are no hard feelings on my part about anything that anybody has done. The hard feelings are the six wins. That is the reality. It is unfortunate, but it is true.

“The decision here gives us the ability to revive our defensive people, to introduce, if you will, a new, different system, perhaps not that big a change, but nevertheless there will be some change involved and create an opportunity. I just think it is an opportunity for us, to a certain extent, to stimulate our defensive team due to the fact that you will end up with a new coordinator. Those people will bring a new system, a new focus and a new area of concentration.”

For a complete listing of the Giants current coaching staff, see the New York Giants Coaching Staff section of the website.

Giants.com Q&A With CB Prince Amukamara: Giants.com Q&A with Prince Amukamara by Michael Eisen of Giants.com

Article on CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: The competitive burn that fuels DRC by Michael Eisen of Giants.com

Article on S Antrel Rolle: Antrel Rolle: ‘I’d ride or die with Coach Perry Fewell all day’ by Tom Rock of Newsday

Article on the New York Giants and the Salary Cap: Giants face salary-cap decisions on defense by Dan Graziano of ESPN.com

Articles on Former Giants Head Coach Allie Sherman:

Best of 2014 Sights and Sounds Video: Giants.com has produced a “Best of 2014” sights and sounds video.

Jan 052015
 
Perry Fewell, New York Giants (November 20, 2011)

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According to Newsday and The New York Daily News, New York Giants Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell and Special Teams Coordinator Tom Quinn will likely retain their positions with the team for the 2015 NFL season.

An unidentified source told Newsday that “it appears everyone on the coaching staff is coming back.”

Newsday is reporting that Head Coach Tom Coughlin is “still evaluating, and some changes may still take place at the position or assistant level. But the big decisions regarding the coordinators seem to have been reached.”

Meanwhile, The New York Daily News says two sources have told the paper “it appears (Fewell and Quinn) are coming back.” Like Newsday, The Daily News is reporting that any coaching staff changes will not likely involve the coordinators.

Interestingly, however, The Daily News is also reporting:

According to one team source, in Coughlin’s meetings last week with GM Jerry Reese, co-owner John Mara and others in the organization, the idea of firing Fewell came up and some in management wanted that to happen. Some in the organization had held out hope that Coughlin would turn back to Steve Spagnuolo, his defensive coordinator in 2007-08, who is now the defensive backs coach for the Baltimore Ravens.

Fewell’s defenses have ranked near the bottom of the NFL three of the past four seasons (29th in 2014) and Quinn’s special teams units have been far from special for years.

To date, the only changes to the coaching staff have involved the quarterbacks coach position. Danny Langsdorf, who joined the Giants in January 2014, is returning to the collegiate ranks to become the University of Nebraska’s offensive coordinator. He is being replaced by Mike Sullivan, who was the team’s quarterback coach in 2010-11.

Dec 302014
 
Danny Langsdorf, New York Giants (August 3, 2014)

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New York Giants Quarterbacks Coach Danny Langsdorf is leaving the team in order to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Nebraska. Langsdorf joined the Giants’ coaching staff in January 2014 when Sean Ryan was demoted to wide receivers coach. Langdorf had been the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Oregon State University from 2005-2013.

Under Langdorf’s tutelage, quarterback Eli Manning had one of the best seasons in his career. Manning finished the season with 4,410 yards (second-highest total in franchise history), 30 touchdowns (one shy of his career-high in 2011), and 14 interceptions (13 fewer than he threw in 2013). Manning’s completion percentage (63.1) was a career-high. His passer rating of 92.1 was the second-highest of highest of his career (93.1 in 2009).

For a complete listing of the current Giants coaching staff, see the New York Giants Coaching Staff section of the website.

QB Eli Manning on WFAN Radio: The audio of Monday’s WFAN Radio interview with QB Eli Manning is available at CBS New York.

Article on New York Giants President/CEO John Mara: NY Giants must tell Tom Coughlin and Jerry Reese: win now or else by Ralph Vacchiano of The New York Daily News

Articles on the 2014 New York Giants:

Articles on Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell:

Articles on QB Eli Manning:

Article on RB Andre Williams: Giants’ Andre Williams tries not to get psyched out as receiver by Kevin Kernan of The New York Post

Article on WR Odell Beckham: The ‘biggest’ challenge now awaiting Odell Beckham by Kevin Kernan of The New York Post

Article on OT Justin Pugh: Giants’ Justin Pugh insists he’s a better player … and a tackle, not a guard! by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com

Sights and Sounds from Giants-Eagles Game: A sights and sounds video from the Giants-Eagles game is available at Giants.com.

Dec 292014
 


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Jerry Reese and Tom Coughlin to Return, But Some Assistants Might Not: According to The New York Daily News and The New York Post, Jerry Reese will not be fired by team ownership and will return as general manager of the New York Giants for the 9th season.

In addition, according to ESPN, The Bergen Record, and The New York Post, Tom Coughlin will not be fired and will return as head coach of the Giants for the 12th season. ESPN is also reporting that Coughlin will meet with team President/CEO John Mara at 3:00PM on Monday to discuss potential coaching staff changes.

Unconfirmed BigBlueInteractive.com sources have said that Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell and Special Teams Coordinator Tom Quinn will be let go.

December 29, 2014 New York Giants Player Media Q&As: Transcripts and video of Monday’s media Q&A sessions with the following players are available at BigBlueInteractive.com and Giants.com:

Article on Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell: Perry Fewell’s status with the Giants uncertain, but players show support for the defensive coordinator by Nick Powell for NJ.com

Article on QB Eli Manning: Giants’ Eli Manning wants to improve timing with his receivers in second year of new offense by Nick Powell for NJ.com

Article on RB Andre Williams: Andre Williams thinks the Giants need to pick an identity and run with it by Tom Rock of Newsday

Article on OT Justin Pugh: Justin Pugh wants to stay at right tackle for Giants by Tom Rock of Newsday

Article on LB Jameel McClain: Jameel McClain believes Giants are positioned to make a run in 2015 by Tom Rock of Newsday

Article on the New York Giants Cornerbacks: Giants defensive backs want a chance to gel…and be healthy by Tom Rock of Newsday

Dec 262014
 
Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants (December 21, 2014)

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December 26, 2014 New York Giants Injury Report: LB Devon Kennard (toe) did not practice on Friday. He has officially been ruled out of the regular-season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

RB Rashad Jennings (ankle), RB Andre Williams (shoulder), LB Jameel McClain (knee), and DE/LB Paul Hazel were limited. Williams is officially “questionable” for the game while the other three players are “probable.”

December 26, 2014 New York Giants Coach Media Sessions: Transcripts and video of Friday’s media sessions with the following coaches are available at BigBlueInteractive.com and Giants.com:

Giants.com Q&A with Head Coach Tom Coughlin: The Coughlin Corner: Every game is critical by Michael Eisen of Giants.com

December 26, 2014 New York Giants Player Media Q&As: Transcripts and video of Friday’s media Q&A sessions with the following players are available at BigBlueInteractive.com and Giants.com:

Article on WR Corey Washington: Giants’ Corey Washington frustrated by how his rookie season has played out by Tom Rock of Newsday

Article on DE Kerry Wynn: Rookie lineman making some waves by Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record

Article on the New York Giants and Penalties: For the Giants, fewer penalties don’t equal more wins by Nick Powell for NJ.com

Giants Online – Giants vs. Eagles Preview: The video of this week’s Giants Online is available at Giants.com.

Dec 182014
 


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December 18, 2014 New York Giants Injury Report: RB Rashad Jennings (ankle) did not practice on Thursday. LB Jameel McClain (knee) fully practiced.

December 18, 2014 New York Giants Coach Media Sessions: Transcripts and video of Thursday’s media sessions with the following coaches are available at BigBlueInteractive.com and Giants.com:

December 18, 2014 New York Giants Player Media Q&As: Transcripts and video of Thursday’s media Q&A sessions with the following players are available at BigBlueInteractive.com and Giants.com:

7 Takeaways from Giants Media Hour by Dan Salomone of Giants.com

Article on WR Odell Beckham: Just hand rookie award to NY Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. now! by Ralph Vacchiano of The New York Daily News

Articles on DE Jason Pierre-Paul:

Article on LB Devon Kennard: Devon Kennard’s future appears to be at outside linebacker by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com

Articles on S Antrel Rolle: 

Article on the New York Giants Special Teams: What an astonishing stat shows about two NFL opposite coaches by Paul Schwartz of The New York Post

Article on the New York Giants and the 2015 NFL Draft: Mulling The Giants Potential 2015 Draft Targets by Curt Macysyn for CBS New York

Article on Former Giant OG Chris Snee: For the Good of the Family, if Not the Giants by Bill Pennington of The New York Times

Giants Online – Giants vs. Rams Preview: The video of this week’s Giants Online is available at Giants.com.

Dec 112014
 


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December 11, 2014 New York Giants Injury Report: OT James Brewer (concussion) and LB Jacquian Williams (concussion) did not practice on Thursday.

QB Eli Manning (back) practiced officially on a limited basis.

“Eli practiced well and did everything,” said Head Coach Tom Coughlin. “There wasn’t any real restriction on him, so we feel good about that.”

LB Jameel McClain (knee) and LB Mark Herzlich (concussion) fully practiced.

December 11, 2014 New York Giants Coach Media Sessions: Transcripts and video of Thursday’s media sessions with the following coaches are available at Giants.com and BigBlueInteractive.com:

December 11, 2014 New York Giants Player Media Q&As: Transcripts and video of Thursday’s media Q&A sessions with the following players are available at Giants.com and BigBlueInteractive.com:

7 Takeaways from Giants Media Hour by Dan Salomone of Giants.com

Article on General Manager Jerry Reese: Why firing general manager Jerry Reese is a tough call for the Giants by Nick Powell for NJ.com

Article on QB Eli Manning: Eli Manning and the value of perfect attendance by Dan Graziano of ESPN.com

Article on WR Rueben Randle: Reuben Randle’s role in Giants offense receding by Kieran Darcy of ESPNNewYork.com

Article on the New York Giants Defense: Kennard, Hankins Are The Building Blocks Of 2015 Giants Defense by Curt Macysyn for CBS New York

Articles on the New York Giants Defensive Line:

Article on the Giants-Titans Game: What the Giants rookies did in Tennessee to impress | Film review by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com

Giants Online – Giants vs. Redskins Preview: The video of this week’s Giants Online is available at Giants.com.

Dec 042014
 
Odell Beckham, New York Giants (November 30, 2014)

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Odell Beckham Wins NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month Honors: New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. has won “NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month” honors for his performance during the month of November 2014. Last month, in five games, Beckham caught 38 passes for 593 yards and two touchdowns.

The last and only other Giants wide receiver to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month honors was Hakeem Nicks in October 2009.

December 4, 2014 New York Giants Injury Report: RB Rashad Jennings (ankle), OT James Brewer (concussion), LB Jacquian Williams (concussion/shoulder), and LB Mark Herzlich (concussion) did not practice on Thursday.

WR Preston Parker (knee), DT Cullen Jenkins (calf), LB Jameel McClain (knee), and CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (back/shoulder) practiced on a limited basis.

OT Justin Pugh (quadriceps) fully practiced.

December 4, 2014 New York Giants Coach Media Sessions: Transcripts and video of Thursday’s media sessions with the following coaches are available at Giants.com and BigBlueInteractive.com:

December 4, 2014 New York Giants Player Media Q&As: Transcripts and video of Thursday’s media Q&A sessions with the following players are available at Giants.com and BigBlueInteractive.com:

7 Takeaways from Giants Media Hour by Dan Salomone of Giants.com

Article on the New York Giants and the NFL Draft: Poor Drafting At Core Of New York Giants Deficiencies by Curt Macysyn for CBS New York

Article on QB Eli Manning: How will Eli pay for this season? by Johnette Howard of ESPNNewYork.com

Article on RB Orleans Darkwa: With Rashad Jennings looking like a long shot, Giants may turn to a ‘different flavor back’ by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com

Article on TE Larry Donnell: Are Giants more worried about Larry Donnell fumbling or his health? by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com

Articles on New York Giants Defensive Ends:

Giants Online – Giants vs. Titans Preview: The video of this week’s Giants Online is available at Giants.com.

Nov 292014
 
Mathias Kiwanuka, New York Giants (September 21, 2014)

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Mathias Kiwanuka Will Not Play Against Jaguars: New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka (knee), who was originally listed as “questionable” on Friday for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, did not make the trip to Jacksonville and his status has been downgraded to “out.” Robert Ayers will start at left defensive end for Kiwanuka. Damontre Moore is likely to see his workload also dramatically increase.

DT Cullen Jenkins (calf), LB Jacquian Williams (concussion/shoulder), and OG Adam Snyder (knee) were ruled out of the game on Friday.

OT Justin Pugh (quadriceps), who is questionable, did make the trip but he is not expected to start at right tackle on Sunday. Geoff Schwartz is expected to start at that position for the second week in a row with Weston Richburg regaining his starting position at left guard with Snyder out.

NJ.com Q&A with CB Mike Harris: Cornerback Mike Harris ready for bigger role, wants to prove Jaguars wrong | Giants four downs by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com

Articles on the New York Giants Defensive Line:

Article on WR Odell Beckham: Giants offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo thinks Odell Beckham Jr. has room to improve | Weekly offensive observations by Nick Powell for NJ.com

Article on OG Weston Richburg: Giants’ Weston Richburg plans to rebound by Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record

Article on Head Coach Tom Coughlin: With NY Giants future uncertain, Tom Coughlin returns to Jacksonville, where his NFL head coaching career began by Ralph Vacchiano of The New York Daily News

Article on Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell: Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell under heavy fire | Giants defensive observations by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com