New York Giants Trade Rumors

FOX reporter: Giants would be 'crazy' to swap Umenyiora for Rhodes
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February 5
New York Post
 
"FOX Sports reporter Jay Glazer said the possibility of a Kerry Rhodes-Osi Umenyiora trade is unthinkable from a Giants perspective. "I haven't heard anything about that," Glazer said on WFAN this morning. "But if I'm the Jets I'd take that, you kidding me? That's not going to happen, what are you crazy?" The Jets' Rhodes and Giants' Umenyiora were both relegated to limited roles during parts of the season. Rhodes was temporarily banished to the bench for not playing the tough style that head coach Rex Ryan had become accustomed to when he was with the Ravens. Umenyiora started the year at odds with defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan and ended it as a third-down blitz specialist after ..."
Giants DE Osi Umenyiora says he wants to know future with team by March
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February 4
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Osi Umenyiora was on South Beach Thursday afternoon, but he wasn't lounging or partying. Quite the contrary, actually. Umenyiora was going up and down Collins Ave., doing promotions for Audi while also hustling to get the word out on his thoughts regarding his football career. And they're the same as they were Wednesday and late in the season: if he's not a starter next season, he doesn't want to be a Giant. "I haven't talked to anybody so I don't know what the situation is, I don't know what's going to happen, but that's the way I feel about the situation and I feel strongly about it, Mike," the two-time Pro Bowl selection said. "I thought last year was just BS. If they don't feel I can ..."
Giants defensive end says he'd rather quit than be a backup next season
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February 4
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Two years ago, it was Jeremy Shockey's situation that beared watching in the off-season. Last year, it was Plaxico Burress, his legal issues and his trade request. This year, the precarious situation for the Giants is the one involving Osi Umenyiora. The two-time Pro Bowl selection had a rough season in 2009 - from the time he left a team meeting after being criticized by then-defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan to his being relegated to a pass-rush specialist late in the season after concerns about his play against the run. Umenyiora hasn't demanded a trade and only said in late December a few things needed to change before he could agree to return to the Giants. One of those things was ..."
Buccaneers defensive assistant Robert Nunn leaves for Giants
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January 28
St. Petersburg Times
 
"For the second straight day, the Bucs let a coach out of his contract so he could go to another team. Defensive line coach Robert Nunn was granted permission to interview for the same job with the Giants, who hired him Wednesday. Nunn, 44, who just finished his 10th season in the league, had shared defensive line coaching duties with Todd Wash. GM Mark Dominik said the Bucs traditionally have had one defensive line coach. But Nunn was hired before last season, in part, because of his familiarity with the system of defensive coordinator Jim Bates, who was ousted after 10 games. Coach Raheem Morris will continue to run the defense next season, which will be a variation of the Bucs' ..."
No Fewell for change on Giants 'D' staff
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January 27
New York Post
 
"One day after the Giants ended their season, Tom Coughlin fired defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan and two days after that, Coughlin fired defensive line coach Mike Waufle. It seemed like the beginning of a major overhaul to a defensive coaching staff that was helpless to prevent allowing a ghastly 427 points, second most in franchise history. It appears there will be no overhaul. Perry Fewell, hired on Jan. 14 as the Giants' new defensive coordinator, sounds as if he's happy with the staff he's inherited and that no major changes are forthcoming. "I have a lot of confidence in the staff that's presently here," Fewell said yesterday on Sirius NFL Radio. "Both secondary coaches [Peter ..."
Giants sign tight end Carson Butler for 2010 season
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January 20
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"The Giants continued to add bodies for the upcoming season Tuesday by signing tight end Carson Butler to a reserve/future contract. Butler (6-4, 260 pounds) was signed by the Packers last year as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan but was released before camp. He then latched on with the Lions and remained with Detroit through the preseason. Butler had 59 yards on four catches in the preseason, including a 20-yard touchdown against the Browns. Butler was cut by Detroit before the start of the season and made brief stints on the practice squads of the 49ers and Bengals. Butler is a developmental project who left college early because of the switch from Lloyd Carr to Rich Rodriguez and ..."
Another bad season may force New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin out of his job
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January 17
New York Daily News
 
"Bill Cowher was on the Jets' coaching short list last year, but he removed himself from consideration when Woody Johnson declined to cut short his vacation abroad and meet face-to-face. They never even spoke on the phone. But might Cowher, who has been spending his football weekends in New York the last three years in the CBS studio, be taking up permanent residence around here in 2011 as the Giants next coach? Cowher wants the Giants job, former Steelers running back Jerome Bettis told Sirius XM this past week. Now Cowher is too sensitive to coaches to be publicly campaigning for jobs, especially Tom Coughlin's job. They spent a lot of time together last summer on the NFL-USO Coaches Tour ..."
Jerome Bettis says Bill Cowher waiting on New York Giants head coaching job
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January 15
New York Daily News
 
"Bill Cowher wants to be the next head coach of the Giants. At least, he does according to Jerome Bettis, Cowher's former running back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bettis said the reason Cowher hasn't returned to coach is because he's "holding out" for the Giants job to open up. In fact, he told Chris "Mad Dog" Russo Thursday on Sirius XM's Mad Dog Radio that Cowher would have gotten the Giants' job in 2008 if Tom Coughlin hadn't taken the Giants on that magical, Super Bowl XLII run. "That's the team that he really coveted," Bettis said. "This is where he always wanted to be. The Mara family, he's been very close to them. … He's known them very well and was on the inside track - before ..."
Bettis says Cowher waiting to coach Giants
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January 15
New York Post
 
"Bill Cowher is going to be the next head coach of the Giants. So says someone fairly close to Cowher: Former Steelers running back Jerome Bettis. "I believe he's going to be with the Giants,'' Bettis said Thursday on Sirius XM's Mad Dog Radio. "I think that's the team that he really coveted. This is where he always wanted to be. The Mara family, he's been very close to them. He's known them very well and was on the inside track, before the Giants won the Super Bowl, for that job and I think he's holding out for that opportunity if it presents itself.'' Asked what would have happened if the Giants in 2007 didn't make their Super Bowl run under Tom Coughlin, Bettis said Cowher would have ..."
Despite reports to the contrary, Perry Fewell has yet to make a decision between Giants and Bears
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January 14
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Thursday afternoon, ESPN reporting former Bills defensive coordinator and interim coach Perry Fewell has opted to join the Giants over a reunion with Lovie Smith in Chicago. The report stated Fewell has not informed the Giants of his decision yet, but that the team has been told "they can expect to land their man." But according to someone informed of Fewell's thinking, there should be no expectations for either the Bears or Giants. The person, who requested anonymity because the process is ongoing, said Fewell has yet to make a final decision on the whether to join the Giants or the Bears. (Or, of course, the Bills, who interviewed him for their head coaching gig and have yet to rule him ..."
Perry Fewell plans to accept NY Giants defensive coordinator job, report says
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January 14
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"The Giants have been waiting for Perry Fewell's decision on whether to accept their defensive coordinator position. According to ESPN, that news is coming, and the Giants will like what they hear. Adam Schefter is reporting Fewell has opted to join the Giants over a reunion with Lovie Smith in Chicago. The report says Fewell has not informed the Giants of his decision yet, but that the team has been told "they can expect to land their man.""
Source: Fewell plans to join Giants
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January 14
ESPN.com
 
"Former Buffalo Bills interim coach Perry Fewell is planning to accept the New York Giants defensive coordinator position on Thursday, according to a league source. As of late Thursday morning, Fewell hadn't notified Giants of his decision, but the Giants have been informed they can expect to land their man."
Romeo Crennel pursuing job with Kansas City Chiefs, source says
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January 13
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"From the jump, it was pretty clear the Chiefs were the preferred landing spot for Romeo Crennel. Still, Crennel's agent made it clear his client was chatting with the Giants and at least one other mystery team. Well, now Crennel is officially focusing solely on Kansas City. The former Browns coach, an assistant coach with the Giants for more than a decade, has decided to pursue a job with the Chiefs, according to someone familiar with the 62-year-old former Patriots coordinator. The person, who requested anonymity because talks are ongoing, said Crennel's familiarity with Kansas City coach Todd Haley, general manager Scott Pioli and offensive coordinator Charlie Weis was a major factor in ..."
Giants spoke with Crennel
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January 13
The Journal News
 
"Former Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel has spoken to the Giants by telephone about their vacant defensive coordinator's job but is giving the Kansas City Chiefs the first shot at hiring him. Crennel's agent, Joe Linta, said in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Tuesday that Crennel talked to the Giants on Monday. Linta said Crennel is focused on becoming the Chiefs' defensive coordinator. Chiefs coach Todd Haley fired Clancy Pendergast after the regular season ended."
Giants lose candidate?
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January 11
Bergen Record
 
"Fewell spurns Giants? Giants coach Tom Coughlin's pool of candidates to become his defensive coordinator appears to have dwindled by one. Former Bills interim coach Perry Fewell, who interviewed with Coughlin last week, likely will accept an offer to become the Bears' defensive coordinator when he meets with coach Lovie Smith today, ESPN reported. Fewell left his meeting with Coughlin with the understanding he would call back the Giants after visiting with Smith, a source with knowledge of Fewell's chat with Coughlin said Friday. Fewell entered the NFL as a defensive backs coach under Coughlin with the 1998 Jaguars, but he's also worked with Smith as part of the staff on the Rams and ..."
Giants director of college scouting Marc Ross to interview for Seattle Seahawks general manager position
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January 7
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"If you're happy with what the Giants did in their last two drafts, this won't be good news for you: Marc Ross, the team's director of college scouting, will interview for the Seattle Seahawks' vacant general manager job, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on his Twitter account. 1:37 p.m. UPDATE: Ross' scheduled interview with the Seahawks has been confirmed by someone familiar with the conversation between Ross and the team. The person requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak publicly for Ross or the Seahawks."
Former Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson could be Big Blue's next defensive coordinator, sources say
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January 6
New York Daily News
 
"Sources say Pepper Johnson, a former Giants linebacker and current Patriots defensive line coach, says he would be "very interested" in becoming the next Giants' defensive coordinator. Tom Coughlin is looking for a coordinator who can return the Giants' defense to its former glory. And to do that, he might reach back into the Giants' past. Pepper Johnson, the former Giants linebacker and current Patriots defensive line coach, is not only a possible candidate, he would also be "very interested" in the job, according to two people familiar with his thinking. He has never been a defensive coordinator, but he has won two Super Bowl rings as a player and three as a Patriots assistant. He also ..."
Giants reportedly want Jets' Sutton
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January 6
New York Post
 
"Might the Giants raid the Jets coaching staff to find a new defensive coordinator? Perhaps. The National Football Post reports that Jets linebackers coach Bob Sutton has been targeted as the replacement for Bill Sheridan, who was fired one day after the Giants completed an 8-8 season. Sutton, the former head coach at Army, has been with the Jets for the past 10 years. He was their defensive coordinator from 2006-08 and has worked for four different head coaches with the Jets, a sign that he's a valued member of the staff. Rex Ryan, when he took over this season, retained Sutton, who has done a solid job developing Jets linebackers. Still, Sutton last year hardly distinguished himself ..."
Several New York Giants players, coaches expect defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan to be fired
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January 4
New York Daily News
 
"Bill Sheridan's first season as Giants defensive coordinator almost certainly will be his last. Though Tom Coughlin hasn't announced his intentions, several players, coaches and members of the organization all told the Daily News Sunday they expect Sheridan to be fired in the next few days. That's hardly a shock, since the team surrendered 427 points this year - the most since giving up 501 in 1966. Still, Sheridan does have support from several players. Defensive tackle Barry Cofield insisted he "saw a lot of good things" from Sheridan, even though he also said that for the defense the season was "a disaster." "I think he has some good intangibles," Cofield said. "He can do some things ..."
Embattled NY Giants defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan gets vote of confidence from DT Barry Cofield
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January 4
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"It took until after the last of many embarrassing defensive performances for Bill Sheridan to get a detailed, emphatic vote of confidence from one of his players. It came from tackle Barry Cofield following the 44-7 loss to the Vikings in what might have been Sheridan's last game as defensive coordinator. According to Cofield, that shouldn't be the case. "He's a rookie; it's his first year," Cofield said. "Rookie players aren't expected to light the world on fire a lot of times, but coaches don't get that leeway. I wish him nothing but the best, whether that's here or not here. He did some good things for us." Cofield said the players didn't provide any good things in return. For one, they ..."
Osi: "No more part-time work"
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January 1
New York Post
 
"In his current role, Osi Umenyiora stays on the sideline on first down and often on second down, and then if it's a passing situation for the opponent, he will be summoned onto the field to try to get the quarterback. It's a part-time deal for the defensive end. He accepted it as the good ship Giants sunk but he says, moving forward, he will not take it any longer. "I love this team," Umenyiora said yesterday. "I would love to be here, but the situation cannot continue the way it is. Definitely some things are going to be changed but I love the place, I love this organization, the front office and the coaches. I am all in, but I think I am too good of a player for this kind of situation." ..."
Ailing Winfield might get moved around
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January 1
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"The Vikings are contemplating a different or reduced role for Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield this week after watching him struggle the past two games while dealing with a serious foot injury. Winfield, who missed six games after suffering a Lisfranc injury to his right foot, admitted that he's not 100 percent and probably won't be until this offseason. He clearly hasn't looked like the same player the past two weeks. He has given up two long touchdown catches, including the game-winner in overtime against the Bears on Monday night, and has missed a number of tackles. Winfield's play has been uncharacteristically shaky, which has forced the coaching staff to explore ways to help him. ..."
Sheridan expects to be Giants defensive coordinator next season
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January 1
New York Post
 
"Embattled defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan today said he believes the Giants, despite all the injuries that hit his unit, "played honorable defense'' this season despite all the points allowed and the breakdowns that led to a non-playoff season. Sheridan is squarely on the hot-seat and likely will be dismissed following the season, which ends after Sunday's regular-season finale against the Vikings in Minnesota. The Giants have allowed 383 points – only four teams have allowed more – and four times this season gave up 40 or more points. That's the first time since 1966 that's taken place. Despite all the problems, Sheridan said he's proud of the fact that he stuck to his beliefs and ..."
Osi thinks he's goner
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December 28
New York Post
 
"Osi Umenyiora excused himself before going into full pop-off mode by saying, "I can't answer any more questions ... I'll probably say something that will get me really messed up." But Umenyiora already had said plenty yesterday following the Giants' crushing 41-9 loss to the Panthers. Umenyiora, dropped from the starting lineup four games ago because of his ineffectiveness against the run, didn't get on the field much as the Panthers ran the ball 46 times and passed it only 20. "What did I play, five snaps today?" Umenyiora said. He declared this not only his last game at Giants Stadium but "probably as a Giant." That is sure to catch attention of Giants management. He has two years (at ..."
Giants cornerbacks Corey Webster and Aaron Ross are doubtful for game with Carolina Panthers
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December 25
New York Daily News
 
"Tom Coughlin didn't reveal his Christmas wish list, but if he had, he might have had a healthy Corey Webster and Aaron Ross on it. Coughlin's two best cornerbacks did not practice Thursday and their participation in Sunday's game against the Panthers appears doubtful unless things change quickly. "Maybe something will happen here at Christmas," Coughlin said when asked about Webster's knee injury that kept him out of Monday's win at Washington. "It is supposed to be (not a serious injury), but it is not improving." When asked about Ross and the corner's troublesome hamstring - which led to him being a late scratch prior to the Redskins game - Coughlin replied, "Same.""
Giants WR Steve Smith wants contract extension
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December 24
New York Daily News
 
"Steve Smith has shown the Giants he can be their No. 1 receiver. Now he wants to be paid like one. Hoping to cash in on the finest season of his three-year career, Smith, through his agent Ralph Cindrich , told the Daily News he's informed the Giants that the receiver wants a contract extension and they plan to press the issue after the season is over. The 24-year-old is signed through 2010 and might still be three years from unrestricted free agency. But after a franchise-record 90 catches for 1,093 yards and six touchdowns so far this season for Smith, Cindrich said he believes the Giants will take care of his client. And he said that Smith wants to be in New York for a very long ..."
Aaron Ross' hamstring not torn, could miss game against Carolina Panthers
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December 24
New York Daily News
 
"Giants cornerback Aaron Ross said the MRI on his troubled left hamstring did not reveal any new tears, but that doesn't mean his troubles are over. Ross, who missed the Giants' game in Washington because his hamstring tightened up in practice last Saturday, said Wednesday that his injury "hasn't gone away." He said he still feels tightness in the hamstring that has already been torn three times since August. He was limited at the Giants' light practice Wednesday, and his status for the Giants' game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday is unclear."
Lingering sore hamstring likely to sideline Ross again
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December 24
New York Post
 
"The Giants thought Aaron Ross had a chance to recover from the tightness in his left hamstring and get on the field Monday night to face the Redskins, but it didn't happen. And it doesn't look as if it will happen for Ross on Sunday against the Panthers. Ross said a recent MRI revealed he did not suffer a new tear in his hamstring, which since the summer has been torn in three different places as he missed the first nine games of the season. But he added that the tightness "still hasn't gone away." The Giants beat the Redskins 45-12 despite the absence of Ross and Corey Webster at cornerback."
Giants sign tight end Scott Chandler off Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, source says
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December 23
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Here's a head-scratching move: the Giants have signed tight end Scott Chandler off the Cowboys' practice squad, according to someone informed of the transaction. The person requested anonymity because the team hasn't yet announced the move. The 6-7, 265-pound Chandler, a former fourth-round pick of the Chargers in 2007, has played in only one NFL game. It's unclear at this point why the Giants added Chandler, as they already have four tight ends on the active roster: Kevin Boss, Darcy Johnson, Travis Beckum and Bear Pascoe. Johnson was inactive for the victory over the Redskins on Monday night in favor of Pascoe, who technically made his first career start because the Giants lined up in a ..."
Ross, Webster could play vs. Redskins
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December 20
New York Post
 
"The Giants listed Aaron Ross as questionable for tomorrow night's game at Washington, and fellow corner Corey Webster as doubtful, but that could change. Ross, who has been battling a left hamstring injury, all but assured he would face the Redskins -- at corner, not safety. And Corey Webster said his left knee is feeling better and also hopes to play. "It was just a little tightness. It was more precaution than anything," Ross said. "I've had a hamstring injury since the beginning of the season, so any kind of tightness it scared me a little bit. So I told the coaches, told the medical staff and they made the decision to sit me [Friday]."
Ross suffered fourth hamstring injury
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December 18
New York Daily News
 
"Aaron Ross has already missed nine games this season because of a left hamstring he' injured three times. Now he's injured it again. That bad news was delivered by Tom Coughlin a little while ago, when he acknowledged that Ross hurt that same hamstring sometime yesterday. Though the exact timeline isn't clear, Coughlin did say the injury was discovered after yesterday's practice. Ross is "day to day" and his status for The Giants game in Washington on Monday night is unclear. According to several players, Kevin Dockery and Terrell Thomas were the first-team corners in practice today. Rookie Bruce Johnson was practicing as the nickel corner "It's been an uphill battle for the secondary alll ..."
Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants will likely battle for NFC's final wild card spot
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December 16
New York Daily News
 
"Three weeks left in the season, and New York suddenly has itself a new NFL team. I'm talking about the Dallas Cowboys - formerly America 's Team, now Brooklyn 's Team, Manhattan 's Team, Long Island 's Team and Jersey's Team. You should get to know the Cowboys, even better than before. Learn about their waning strengths, their burgeoning weaknesses. Study and gloat over their difficult schedule. Figure out exactly when it is that Tony Romo is due to misfire, or when Nick Folk will flub his 10th field-goal attempt of the season, or when the Dallas offensive line will fail on another short-yardage plunge. Right now, the Cowboys are the only team that stands between the Giants ..."
McKenzie to miss at least two weeks
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December 15
New York Post
 
"The offensive line is no longer intact. If the Giants are going to gather themselves for a playoff push, they are going to have to do it without right tackle Kareem McKenzie, who has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee and will be out at least two weeks. McKenzie went down with the injury in the second quarter of Sunday's 45-38 loss to the Eagles and did not return. He was replaced by rookie Will Beatty, who now moves into a starting role for Monday night's game against the Redskins. "He's been characterized as a fast healer," Tom Coughlin said of McKenzie. "I don't know how that will be." McKenzie missed the Oct. 25 game against the Cardinals with a groin injury, the ..."
Big Blue can turn tables and Phinish off Eagles
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December 8
New York Post
 columnist Steve Serby
"After all the sad-sack, weak-kneed football from the Giants, all the inner turmoil, all the head scratching and soul-searching, all the plantar fasciitis, those fine feathered friends from Philadelphia now stand in their way to the playoffs, which means one thing: This is the time to Phinish. Kill two Birds with one stone: Phinish the job, and maybe Phinish Philly with the Super Bowl of demoralizing defeats at the same time. Beating the Cowboys must serve as the spark that ignites the flame that turns into a fire that burns deep into January, and if that was your Hate Bowl I, then let the Eagles be your Hate Bowl II Sunday night in the last time the old Giants Stadium boobirds have at this ..."
Win over Dallas could be Giant turning point
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December 8
New York Post
 columnist Mike Vaccaro
"The best turning points, the real turning points, are the ones you never see coming, the ones you never even identify as turning points until much later, over a beer, in a saloon, in retrospect, weeks afterward, months afterward, years afterward. That's why it's silly to put too much emphasis on Giants 31, Cowboys 24 -- the game that had everyone exiting Giants Stadium early Sunday evening with puffed chests and grandiose feelings, the game that everyone seems to believe earned the Giants early qualification for the playoffs, like a high school senior seeking early admission to the college of their choice. "We're not getting too high or too excited," Giants receiver Steve Smith said ..."
Bradshaw ready to go again
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December 5
New York Post
 
"Ahmad Bradshaw sounded like he's ready to return to action tomorrow in a potentially important development for the Giants' sagging running attack. The electric running back missed the Thanksgiving loss to the Broncos with two sprained ankles, and didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday this week. But after being able to practice yesterday, Bradshaw said he feels fantastic. "My ankle feels 10 times better than two days ago," he said. Bradshaw officially is listed as questionable but said he could handle his normal workload against Dallas. "I'm ready for anything right now," he said. Bradshaw also said he thinks his absence has hurt Brandon Jacobs. "His legs are getting punished, just ..."
Giants' Osi Umenyiora may head to bench as defense struggles
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December 5
New York Daily News
 
"With the season slipping away and the beleaguered defense not getting any better, the Giants finally seem ready to shake things up. It appears that defensive end Osi Umenyiora and defensive tackle Fred Robbins have been demoted out of the starting lineup just in time for the Giants' crucial game against the Dallas Cowboys tomorrow. Though Tom Coughlin wouldn't confirm any moves, end Mathias Kiwanuka and tackle Chris Canty were working in those spots with the first-team defense at practice Friday. And after a six-game stretch in which the Giants have lost five games and given up an average of 31.7 points, nobody should be surprised. "At this point, if it saves our season, Coach would try ..."
Shakeup looming for Giants D
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December 4
New York Daily News
 
"Six weeks of bad defensive play has finally caused defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan to make some changes — or so it seems. It appears that defensive end Osi Umenyiora and defensive tackle Fred Robbins have been sent to the bench in favor of end Mathias Kiwanuka and tackle Chris Canty. Kiwanuka and Canty were working with the first team this morning during the brief portion of practice open to the media, and Umenyiora and Robbins were working with the second team. I should also note that there was reportedly a report on the NFL Network this week (I didn't see it, nor have I confirmed it, which is why I'm saying "reportedly a report") that Umenyiora will only be used on passing downs. And ..."
Ailing Ahmad tries to heal the sprains; questionable for Sunday
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December 4
New York Post
 
"Ahmad Bradshaw can run straight ahead at full speed. He did that yesterday off on the side while the Giants were practicing. If he can add some cutting ability into the mix, he should be a go for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Bradshaw is trying to work his way around two sprained ankles. He has been dealing with a chronic sprained right ankle as well as a cracked bone on the outside of his right foot. He came up with a new injury -- a sprained left ankle -- in the Giants' overtime victory over the Falcons on Nov. 22 and did not play in the Thanksgiving night loss at Denver. In previous weeks, Bradshaw has been able to sit out practice almost all week, get on the field a bit on Friday ..."
Giants quarterback Eli Manning not worried, takes foot injury one step at a time
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December 1
New York Daily News
 
"The news that Eli Manning could be one bad step away from a premature end to his season may have been shocking to everyone else, but it wasn't anything new to him. He's been dealing with that possibility for the last month. Manning wasn't worried then. And he isn't worried now. "I'm not overly concerned with it," Manning said after the Giants got back to work Monday morning. "Obviously this is kind of new news to you all, but I've been playing with it for four weeks. It's not something that is truly annoying me or bothering me and I don't feel like it is affecting my performance on the field." The Giants' $106.9 million quarterback added that he's "not concerned" that the "stress ..."
Manning feeling no extra 'stress' with foot issue
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December 1
New York Post
 
"As he's done the past month, Eli Manning plans on practicing this week and then playing Sunday when the Giants face the Cowboys, insisting that the stress reaction in his right foot is not adversely affecting him. "It's been the same for probably the past three or four weeks, nothing new," Manning said. "I feel I can go out there and practice and do everything I need to do." News of the stress reaction became public this past Sunday, but it's old news for Manning. He played through plantar fasciitis in his right heel early in the season and when that quieted, the stress reaction to the cuboid bone on the outside of his right foot materialized, most likely because he was compensating for ..."
Phillips' December strategy shuns big picture
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December 1
San Antonio Express-News
 
"Wade Phillips' strategy for December isn't any different than the one he employed the previous three months. All season long, the Dallas Cowboys coach has preached the importance of treating the next game as the most important one of the season. So when the NFC East leaders reconvened for practice Monday after a three-day weekend, Phillips didn't greet them with a speech about finishing strong or making amends for the club's recent history of faltering in December, including last season's embarrassing 1-3 meltdown. "I talked to them about playing this game," said Phillips, referring to Sunday's outing at the New York Giants. "That's really the key. Those (other) things will take care of ..."
Paths have reversed for Dallas Cowboys, NY Giants
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December 1
Dallas Morning News
 columnist David Moore
"If you need a reminder of how fickle the NFL season can be, of how quickly assumptions and standings can turn upside down, think back to the last time the Cowboys and New York Giants crossed paths. The Giants were the consensus pick to win the NFC East, a status their victory over the Cowboys that September evening did nothing to quell. The Cowboys were a flawed team with a quarterback who turned the ball over too much and a secondary that couldn't cover. Now, as the calendar turns to December, it's the Cowboys that lead the division. The Giants are two games back and risk irrelevance if they don't win Sunday in the Meadowlands. "This is pretty much their season," cornerback Mike ..."
Giants' Manning Dealing With Injury
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November 30
New York Times
 
"Giants quarterback Eli Manning has been treated for a stress reaction in his right foot that is a result of a continuing problem with plantar fasciitis, a person with knowledge of the condition confirmed Sunday. Manning's problem is not new, however, and is not expected to keep him from practicing this week or playing Sunday at home against the Dallas Cowboys. The condition was first reported on Sunday by ESPN. "Given his foot issues, this is not a surprise," said the person, who requested anonymity because the team had made no formal statement. "It doesn't mean that anything additional will occur." A player compensating for pain in the heel could stress another part of the foot and cause ..."
Sources: New York Giants QB Eli Manning has 'stress reaction' in foot, season in jeopardy
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November 30
New York Daily News
 
"Eli Manning's injured right heel has gotten worse, and if that trend continues, the Giants might have to consider shutting him down. The Giants' $106.9 million quarterback has a "stress reaction" on a bone in his right foot, according to multiple team sources, which puts him in danger of suffering a stress fracture. If that happens, the injury would almost certainly end his season."
Pierce neck doc: Rx is rest
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November 27
New York Post
 
"Linebacker Antonio Pierce traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to meet with Dr. Robert Watkins, a specialist who took a look at the bulging disk in Pierce's neck. Watkins' diagnosis was the same as the Giants medical experts, meaning the first step for Pierce is to rest and see if the disk shrinks on its own. Surgery is an option at a later date depending on how the disk responds. The timetable for Pierce remains indefinite, but is in the six-week range, making it possible he will miss the remainder of the regular season. Pierce did not make the trip here and -- unlike last week against the Falcons at Giants Stadium -- was not on the sideline as the Giants were whipped, 26-6, by the ..."
Bradshaw likely out with new injury
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November 26
New York Post
 
"And then there was Danny Ware. That might be the sum total of the completely healthy running backs for the Giants for tomorrow night's game against the Broncos. Already hobbled with a bad right foot and ankle, Ahmad Bradshaw has a new injury that will almost definitely keep him from playing and probably from even making the trip. And Brandon Jacobs was forced out late in the third quarter of last Sunday's overtime victory over the Falcons after getting hit on the right knee, although he says he's fine. Bradshaw sustained a new injury, a sprained left ankle, against the Falcons. He had been wearing a boot on his right foot to protect a cracked fifth metatarsal bone outside his right foot. ..."
Brandon shakes off knee scare
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November 24
New York Post
 
"Brandon Jacobs -- forced out of Sunday's 34-31 OT win late in the third quarter with what looked to be a right-knee injury -- was on the practice field yesterday and not on the Giants' injury report. "He's fine," coach Tom Coughlin said, adding he was told by the team's medical staff that Jacobs could not return to Sunday's game. * Injured players do not make road trips, but that normal procedure may be changed this week. Linebacker Antonio Pierce was a vocal and visible presence on the sideline as he sat out with a bulging disc in his neck. He won't play Thanks- giving night in Denver, but might come along for the ride. "I really haven't talked to him about that," Coughlin said. "That ..."