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OutlookThe defending champs look good once against for the coming season. They aren't as flashy as some of the other top teams in the NFC but just get the job done. New York plays well as a team. Their offense is explosive but a little more consistency running the ball could help. And the defense generates a great pass rush and does well creating turnovers. Expect the Giants to have another good season and make a run at another Super Bowl title. The talent is in place for this to happen. |
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David Wilson, RB. The rookie back seems setup for good things, playing behind Ahmad Bradshaw, who is far from durable. Wilson should play a big role in the offense from day one. He is a fast back that can catch the ball well out of the backfield and has big-play ability. He is ready to help fantasy teams as a rookie - even with Bradshaw around. The Giants have a history of using two backs, so Wilson stands a good chance to get plenty of playing time in 2012. |
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Hakeem Nicks, WR. You have to love his talent and he is coming off another good season, but Nicks is a concern this year as he recovers from a broken foot. He should be ready for Week 1 at his current recovery rate but even if ready to play, that doesn't mean he'll be 100 percent. He could start the season a little slow, which will hurt his numbers. And Victor Cruz emerged as a big-time target in the offense, meaning he could steal some more targets from Nicks this season. Nicks isn't likely to produce near his numbers of the past two seasons. |
Team Notes| May 23, 01:22 PM |
The New York Giants re-signed WR Ramses Barden to an undisclosed deal Thursday, May 23.
Fantasy Impact: He'll battle for a reserve role with the Giants. | | May 23, 12:32 PM |
New York Giants TE Bear Pascoe could fill in at fullback with FB Henry Hynoski (knee) out. | | May 23, 11:53 AM |
Updating previous reports, New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks is absent from OTAs because of a personal reason, not because of his contract. | | May 23, 10:43 AM |
New York Giants FB Henry Hynoski (knee) will undergo surgery to repair his medial collateral ligament in his knee and a chip fracture. He hopes to return by Week 1. | | May 23, 10:03 AM |
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle is listed as the No. 3 receiver on the depth chart over WR Louis Murphy.
Fantasy Impact: The two will compete for this spot. Nothing is certain right now but Randle might have the early lead. | | May 23, 09:54 AM |
New York Giants WR Jerrel Jernigan has shown progress as Victor Cruz remains absent from OTAs. WR Hakeem Nicks said his teammate has been adjusting well to the slot role, which fits him. 'I feel like he got a lot of reps,' Nicks added. 'He's a little older now, he's a little mature. He got more patient in his routes. ... He's catching the ball a lot better, and he's ready to step up.' | | May 22, 11:53 PM |
New York Giants LB Aaron Curry admitted that the money he earned as a high draft pick changed him and he lost his motivation, ultimately leading to his trade from the Seattle Seahawks. 'Early in my career, I was just selfish and self-centered,' Curry said Wednesday, May 22. 'I was more about me than I was the Seahawks at the time. I was more focused on my own desires versus the franchise and the team. It was immaturity, and I'm glad I got past that stage.' | | May 22, 11:53 PM |
New York Giants LBs Mark Herzlich, Spencer Paysinger and Keith Rivers were the starting linebackers during organized team activities (OTAs) Wednesday, May 22, with LBs Dan Connor, Aaron Curry and Etienne Sabino lining up with the second unit. | | May 22, 11:53 PM |
New York Giants C David Baas (undisclosed), OG Chris Snee (hip), CB Terrell Thomas (knee) and LB Jacquian Williams (knee) did not take part in team drills during organized team activities (OTAs) Wednesday, May 22. They are still rehabbing, and participated only in individual drills. | | May 22, 10:13 PM |
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks did not show up to practice Wednesday, May 22, because he is unhappy with his contract situation, a source indicated. Nicks did not violate any rules, since organized team activities (OTAs) are voluntary, but head coach Tom Coughlin was expecting him. | | May 22, 10:13 PM |
Free-agent WR Ramses Barden (Giants) will be in the New York area Thursday, May 23, and he will take a physical for team doctors of the New York Giants. | | May 22, 10:13 PM |
New York Giants WRs Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks were missing at organized team activities Wednesday, May 22, over contract disputes, so QB Eli Manning was working with WRs Jerrel Jernigan, Louis Murphy and Rueben Randle during the session. | | May 22, 10:13 PM |
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck, a free agent at season's end, said Wednesday, May 22, that he wasn't thinking about his future with the team, or how he might fit under the salary cap in 2014. 'Do I think about that?' Tuck asked. 'Why would I? I just go out and do my job. I'm old enough to know better. You can't control it and if you try, it just gets worse.' | | May 22, 03:13 PM |
New York Giants FB Henry Hynoski (knee) suffered a knee injury during organized team activities Wednesday, May 22, and was carted off the field. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI in the near future. | | May 22, 02:43 PM |
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (knee) was not present for organized team activities Wednesday, May 22. Head coach Tom Coughlin said he expected Nicks to attend the workout. Coughlin said Nicks likely would have been limited to protect his knee. | | May 22, 01:33 PM |
New York Giants CB Terrell Thomas said he'd be willing to move to safety and that it would be easy because he played it in high school, for a stint in 2011 and in some formations in 2010. |
Offseason Keys|
QB Curtis Painter, WR Louis Murphy, TE Brandon Myers, PK Josh Brown, OT Michael Jasper, DL Cullen Jenkins, DL Frank Okam, DL Mike Patterson, LB Dan Connor, LB Aaron Curry, CB Aaron Ross, FS Ryan Mundy.
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WR Domenik Hixon,
TE Martellus Bennett,
PK Lawrence Tynes,
DL Chris Canty,
DL Osi Umenyiora,
LB Chase Blackburn,
CB Will Blackmon,
SS Kenny Phillips.
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2012 Schedule
| 1 | Sep 8 |
8:30PM |
at Dallas |
| 2 | Sep 15 |
4:25PM |
Denver |
| 3 | Sep 22 |
1:00PM |
at Carolina |
| 4 | Sep 29 |
1:00PM |
at Kansas City |
| 5 | Oct 6 |
1:00PM |
Philadelphia |
| 6 | Oct 10 |
8:25PM |
at Chicago |
| 7 | Oct 21 |
8:40PM |
Minnesota |
| 8 | Oct 27 |
1:00PM |
at Philadelphia |
| -- Week 9 Bye -- |
| 10 | Nov 10 |
1:00PM |
Oakland |
| 11 | Nov 17 |
8:30PM |
Green Bay |
| 12 | Nov 24 |
4:25PM |
Dallas |
| 13 | Dec 1 |
8:30PM |
at Washington |
| 14 | Dec 8 |
4:25PM |
at San Diego |
| 15 | Dec 15 |
1:00PM |
Seattle |
| 16 | Dec 22 |
4:05PM |
at Detroit |
| 17 | Dec 29 |
1:00PM |
Washington |
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