Giants Trade Rumors

Sources: Burress, Vick likely to get stiff penalties
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June 30
Yahoo! Sports
 
"NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is leaning toward indefinitely suspending former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress(notes) and continuing to sideline quarterback Michael Vick(notes), three sources with knowledge of the situations have indicated. Such moves would be the latest examples of Goodell's tough stance on players embroiled in off-field issues as evidenced with the suspension of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth(notes) earlier this month. Stallworth has been ruled out indefinitely by the league after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter in the death of a Miami man in March. Stallworth was sentenced to 30 days in jail, two years of house arrest and reached a ..."
Giants, Andre Brown agree to terms
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June 26
New York Daily News
 
"Five down, four to go. Running back Andre Brown, the Giants' fourth-round draft choice (129th overall out of N.C. State), agreed to terms earlier today on a four-year contract. That came one day after the Giants announced the signings of their third-round pick (WR Ramses Barden) and their fifth-round pick (QB Rhett Bomar). They now have five of their nine draft picks under contract with a little more than five weeks to go before the start of training camp. When Brown officially signs his deal, the Giants must cut one player from their roster. The terms of Brown's deal were not immediately available. Barden, according to an NFL source, got a four-year deal worth approximately $2.5 million. ..."
Quarterback Eli Manning aiming high in quest for next Giant payday
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June 19
New York Daily News
 
"Eli Manning is still in line to get one of the most lucrative contracts in NFL history. He is just going to have to wait a little longer than expected. Manning and the Giants remain far apart in their negotiations on a new deal, according to two NFL sources with knowledge of the talks. Nobody is panicking, even though 2009 is the last year of Manning's rookie contract, and both sides expect a deal will eventually get done. But they had originally hoped to do it this spring, with the Giants prepared to make Manning one of the NFL's richest players. According to one source, Manning's agents "want to make him the highest-paid player." Another source suggested the Super Bowl XLII MVP's initial ..."
Grand jury could throw Plaxico Burress off track
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June 18
New York Daily News
 
"Not so fast, Plax. A Manhattan grand jury will hear the case against the gun-toting Super Bowl hero next month, raising the possibility of a trial that could bench Plaxico Burress this season. Although Burress' next scheduled court appearance is Sept. 23, the timetable could change depending on when the grand jury reaches a decision, Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau said yesterday. A quick indictment would raise the possibility of a trial during the NFL season. If there is no indictment, Burress would face only possible disciplinary action from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Defense attorney Benjamin Brafman said after a brief Manhattan court hearing on Monday that the ..."
Former New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress interested in Tampa Bay
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June 17
St. Petersburg Times
 
"Plaxico Burress is intent on playing in 2009, and it appears he wouldn't mind doing so in Tampa Bay. The former Giants receiver, who is embroiled in a legal snafu and faces weapons charges in New York after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound last year, reached out to Bucs RB Derrick Ward and others on the team to express an interest in joining them. Coach Raheem Morris made the revelation on Tuesday, the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp. The Bucs are open to upgrading at receiver, and Burress, 31, suddenly is a more realistic option. He is one step closer to returning to the field after his case on Monday was continued until September. If no plea deal is reached before ..."
Agent says Plaxico Burress could play in 2009
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June 16
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Plaxico Burress didn't move any closer to resolving his court case Monday, but his agent ramped up efforts to land a job for the free-agent wide receiver. Burress' trial on gun possession charges was adjourned until Sept. 23, and attorney Benjamin Brafman called it ''inconceivable'' his client could stand trial before 2010, meaning he could be able to play football this season. But the unknown remains how the NFL will handle Burress' case. Traditionally, commissioner Roger Goodell waits to rule on player-conduct issues until after the legal system has done its part. The trick is, Goodell doesn't have to wait for the slow wheels of justice to turn in this case. ''We are also confident that ..."
Plaxico Catches A Break
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June 16
New York Post
 
"In a sweetheart arrangement that will likely allow him to play for millions of dollars this season, gunslinging ex-Giant Plaxico Burress won't see a felony indictment for at least another 13 weeks -- thanks to a delay approved by Manhattan prosecutors yesterday. Under the delay, Sept. 23, his next court date, is the earliest Burress will learn if he's been indicted after shooting himself in the thigh with an unlicensed gun in a crowded nightclub way back on Nov. 29, 2008. By that time, the superstar receiver will likely already be playing for any of the "several" unnamed teams he's already in talks with, said his lawyer, Benjamin Brafman. Meanwhile, a grand jury has yet to even be convened ..."
Jets Keeping An Eye On Plaxico Burress
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June 16
New York Post
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"Keep an eye on the Plaxico Burress situation, because the Jets, in need of an experienced big-play receiver, are closely monitoring it and have not ruled out signing him, according to team sources. The former Steelers and Giants wide receiver had the weapons-possession case against him adjourned until Sept. 23. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said yesterday that he doesn't expect a trial to begin until 2010, meaning Burress could be available to play the 2009 season. Burress, who was released by the Giants in April and now is an unrestricted free agent, is free to resume his NFL career, though it's not certain what action NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will take in the way of a possible ..."
Ex-Giants receiver Plaxico Burress to face grand jury in September over gun charges
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June 15
New York Daily News
 
"There's no more delay of game for Plaxico Burress, whose fate will now be in the hands of a Manhattan grand jury. Grand jurors will determine by Sept. 23 whether or not to indict the gunslinging former New York Giants receiver, who is facing gun charges after he blasted himself in the thigh last year at a Midtown nightclub with an illegal Glock. But the looming criminal case isn't likely to interfere with Burress suiting up this season, his lawyer said - provided a team takes a chance on the troubled wideout. "Given the present posture of his case, I do not see any reason why he should not be able to play this entire season," said Benjamin Brafman, a defense lawyer for Burress. Burress is ..."
Idea of signing Plaxico Burress catching on fast with Jets
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June 11
New York Daily News
 
"Brash Rex Ryan doesn't do coy too often, but he's taking that approach, publicly anyway, with regard to the Jets' interest in Plaxico Burress. In his locker room, though, the feeling is loud and clear: Get him if you can. Several veteran leaders said they would enthusiastically welcome the talented but disgraced wide receiver, suggesting he could be the missing piece for a potential championship run. "We've got a strong locker room and a strong locker room can deal with, quote-unquote, guys like that," tackle Damien Woody said ' at the Jets' minicamp in Florham Park. "I don't see any problem bringing in a guy like Plaxico." Said former Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard, who faced Burress ..."
Bears players would love to land Plaxico Burress
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June 4
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Jerry Angelo's door remains open when it comes to adding a veteran wide receiver. Bears players would like to say ''come on in'' to Plaxico Burress. The general manager has not ruled out anything, and in an offseason like none the franchise has seen, everything is in play eight weeks before training camp. That includes Burress, the former New York Giants receiver who remains without a team while the NFL waits to see how his gun charge proceeds in New York courts. Burress could be the final piece in a vast reshaping of the roster over the last two months, keyed by the April 2 trade for quarterback Jay Cutler. It was shortly after the deal that Burress told Bears' radio sideline reporter ..."
New Agent Likely For Boldin
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May 29
New York Post
 
"If receiver Anquan Boldin hires Tom Condon as his new agent -- that's where Boldin reportedly is leaning -- might the Giants have an edge if Boldin is traded, considering Condon also represents Eli Manning? No one knows, but there's no harm in speculating. Boldin last week fired Drew Rosenhaus and soon will hire his fourth different agent since he was drafted in 2003. Boldin is not satisfied with his contract with the Cardinals -- he has $5.75 million owed him the next two years -- and through Rosenhaus has sought a mega-deal or a trade. There's been no progress, which is why Rosenhaus is gone and Condon could soon represent Boldin. Boldin continues to be a no-show at offseason workouts. ..."
Plaxico Burress turned down plea bargain to three-month sentence for gun possession
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May 28
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Back in March, ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reported Plaxico Burress had declined a couple of plea bargains his lawyer had worked out for him. (Sorry, I can't find a link and I'm not sure it was ever written, though I know Paolantonio reported it on-air.) Then, last month, ProFootballTalk.com delivered a similar report. Now, Bob Papa, the Giants' radio play-by-play man (as well as a Sirius/XM Radio host and the voice of NFL Network's live games) has the details of what he's heard Burress has turned down. "This is what I've been told and what I've heard," Papa said this morning on Sirius NFL Radio's "Morning Drive" program. "They worked out something where they had it down to about a three-month ..."
Giant Step? Boldin Fires His Agent
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May 27
New York Post
 
"The Anquan Boldin-to-the-Giants murmurs that were clearly audible a few months ago could increase in volume with yesterday's news that Boldin -- frustrated he hasn't received a new contract or been traded from the Cardinals -- will fire his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The change in Boldin's representation, first reported on ESPN.com, is no doubt intended to shake things up around a 28-year old receiver who has two years left on the $22.25 million deal he signed in 2005. Once the Cardinals in 2008 shelled out $10 million a year for Larry Fitzgerald, Boldin sought to wet his beak and wanted his contract ripped up and inflated to match or come close to Fitzgerald's. The Cardinals are unwilling to ..."
Giants trade target Braylon Edwards reaffirms commitment to Cleveland Browns
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May 22
Trenton Times
 
"Braylon Edwards said he wants to remain with the Cleveland Browns after rumors for most of the offseason had him headed to the Giants via a trade. An ESPN report cites the lanky wide receiver as saying he is committed to the Browns and is hoping to redeem himself after a disappointing 2008 season in which he had just 55 catches and three touchdowns. "I didn't get excited [about the rumors]," Edwards, a free agent after the 2009 season, told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "One, they were rumors and there was nothing to hold on to. And two, I felt like if I would have left Cleveland for any reason, I would have left with a bad taste in my mouth."
Is IR system in line for a change?
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May 21
Boston Globe
 
"When the NFL adopted its system for placing players on season-ending injured reserve, the main issue was stashing. Teams had long been allowed to place players on injured reserve and bring them back later in the season. But some felt that clubs were circumventing the rule by placing players who weren't truly injured on IR, opening a roster spot for someone else. Thus, a competitive advantage was scored. Colts president Bill Polian remembers high-profile coaches and personnel executives, such as Don Shula and Jim Finks, pushing for a change to combat stashing, and it finally came in 1993, when the league made two significant adjustments. At that time, players placed on injured reserve would ..."
Plaxico Burress drawing serious interest from at least two teams
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May 16
New York Daily News
 
"Even though he faces the likelihood of jail time, former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is drawing interest from "at least two teams that are very serious about signing him," according to his agent. The receiver-needy Jets could be one of those teams. They acknowledged a call to the agent, Drew Rosenhaus, before last month's draft, and they continue to keep tabs on Burress. Owner Woody Johnson told the Daily News two weeks ago that he wouldn't stand in the way if GM Mike Tannenbaum wants to sign the controversial player. On Thursday, Burress received a call from an unnamed head coach, according to Rosenhaus, who issued a BurressFriday via his Twitter account. The agent also tweeted ..."
Agent: 2 Teams Targeting Plax
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May 16
New York Post
 
"Two NFL teams are "very serious" about signing former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, his agent said yesterday. Drew Rosenhaus used his Twitter page to announce, "Ran wind sprints with Plaxico Burress. There are at least 2 teams that are very serious about signing him so he has stayed in great shape." Rosenhaus also wrote, "Plaxico got a call from an NFL head coach yesterday and he will be meeting with senior NFL executives in the near future." Rosenhaus did not specify the teams nor the head coach."
Christ the King product Maurice Evans has Giant shot with Big Blue
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May 11
New York Daily News
 
"Maurice Evans swears he doesn't think much about what could have been in his life, but it had to be on his mind at least a little on draft day when the Buffalo Bills made Aaron Maybin the No. 11 pick. Maybin, after all, was once a backup defensive end at Penn State, slotted behind the Brooklyn-born Evans. And Evans, fresh off a 12-1/2-sack season in 2007 as a sophomore, was the one who looked like the budding star. But that was before campus police responded to a complaint about loud music coming from Evans' apartment last September, found some pot and charged him and a teammate with minor possession of marijuana. Evans, the former Christ the King star, was suspended by Joe Paterno for the ..."
New York Giants backup quarterback Andre Woodson feeling pressure to keep job
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May 10
Trenton Times
 
"When the Giants selected Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar with their fifth-round pick in this year's draft, Andre Woodson -- last year's sixth-round choice -- insists he didn't start squirming in his seat. "I didn't really have a big reaction," Woodson said yesterday. "I know this is the NFL, and you've got to compete for your spot, so that's what I'm doing." But the pressure is definitely on Woodson, who struggled through the preseason last year and spent the fall on the Giants practice squad. The addition of Bomar means his bid for a roster spot as the third quarterback behind Eli Manning and David Carr will be tighter. At this weekend's rookie minicamp -- which Woodson was ..."
Unclear if veteran receiver Amani Toomer is on Chicago Bears' radar
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May 9
Chicago Tribune
 
"Steve Wyche of the NFL Network reported that the Bears place a called to free-agent receiver Amani Toomer. While the Bears haven't ruled out pursuing a veteran receiver, Toomer might not be their target. According to a source, the Bears did not place the call to Toomer. The receiver's representation has, no doubt, called around the league measuring interest from different teams, including the Bears. The Bears might be intrigued, but they're not jumping at the opportunity. Torry Holt might have been a better fit, but Holt signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Orlando Pace told us the other day that he tried until the last minute to get Holt to Chicago. ``We were working on that for a ..."
Jacobs: "No" To Braylon
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May 9
New York Post
 
"No to trading for Braylon Edwards. So says Giants running back Brandon Jacobs. "I don't want him," Jacobs said yesterday on ESPN 1050 Radio. "There are great players in the league that I don't want. I just think the chemistry between the teammates that I have now is great. We don't need to add a new veteran to the whole group." Jacobs also said no to trading for Anquan Boldin."
Giants' Ware Vies For Ward's Carries
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May 6
New York Post
 
"The selection of Andre Brown out of North Carolina State in the fourth round of the NFL Draft certainly affects running back Danny Ware, who is entering his second year with the Giants determined to get on the field. He has Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw in front of him on the depth chart, but last year's No. 2 back, Derrick Ward, is gone, having signed with the Buccaneers in free agency. "We used a fourth-round pick to take a running back," Ware wrote recently in a blog post on his website. "Naturally, guys are going to worry about their jobs and some guys will be on edge. It doesn't put a scare into me because I know I go out there and work hard every day. But I heard he's pretty ..."
New York Giants nearly had deal worked out on draft day toWR Jeremy Maclin
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April 29
Trenton Times
 
"The Giants said they didn't trade up in the first round of this past weekend's draft because they didn't want to reach for a wide receiver. It turns out they were closer to reaching -- and to a different player -- than they let on. Before drafting North Carolina's Hakeem Nicks with their own pick at No. 29, the Giants had worked out the parameters of a trade with the Lions to move up to the 20th pick, according to someone briefed on the negotiations between the two teams. The person, who requested anonymity because the Giants don't discuss war-room talks publicly, didn't divulge what was being offered to Detroit but said the trade was contingent on Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin's ..."
Report: Lions nearly dealt 20th pick to Giants
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April 29
Detroit News
 
"There was plenty of chatter around the NFL about a possible draft-day trade involving the Lions and the 20th pick in the first round. Now comes word that the Lions were poised to pull the trigger on a deal with the New York Giants. The Newark Star-Ledger reported Wednesday the Giants had worked out the parameters of a trade with Detroit to move up from No. 29 to No. 20 in an attempt to land receiver Jeremy Maclin. It's not clear what the compensation would have been, but that would-be trade was effectively scrapped when the Giants' NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, leapfrogged Detroit in a trade with Cleveland. The Eagles gave up a sixth-round pick to move up from No. 21 to No. ..."
Ex-Giant Discussed as Sanchez Arrives
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April 27
New York Post
 
"The Jets added a big gun in quarterback Mark Sanchez this weekend. Now they're looking a player with a big gun problem. Giants, Jets: Day-two picks Complete NFL draft selections Giants go after offense on Day 2 The team has talked to the agent for former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, though no signing is imminent. A source familiar with the discussions said the team "kicked the tires," but that's as far as it has gone. "Consistent with our normal approach of performing our due diligence, we contacted (agent) Drew Rosenhaus several days ago prior to the draft to inquire about Plaxico's pending legal situation," Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said in a statement. "However, we ..."
Giants Could Go For Braylon Or Draft WR
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April 25
New York Post
 
"One quickie before we delve into the Giants and the NFL Draft, which finally arrives this afternoon: Given the reinforcements signed to fortify an already-sturdy defense and the returning talent sprinkled throughout the roster, wouldn't the Giants be the favorites to get to Super Bowl XLIV in South Florida if they traded for Browns stud receiver Braylon Edwards? Just saying. Though the machinations of that deal/no deal with the Browns dominated the pre-draft analysis, those with knowledge of the situation say it has been close to much ado about nothing. We shall see. The Giants enter the draft -- despite general manager Jerry Reese's public sentiment to the contrary -- with one glaring ..."
Giant options: Get Braylon Edwards from Browns or draft a wide receiver
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April 25
New York Daily News
 
"It won't be Anquan Boldin, and it probably won't be Braylon Edwards, either. But at some point Saturday the Giants will take the final step toward replacing Plaxico Burress by adding the big-play receiver they so desperately need. Even though GM Jerry Reese insisted receiver is not a "glaring need," several team and league sources have insisted that the Giants know better, and are strongly focusing on grabbing a receiver in the first round of today's NFL draft. Their plan is to try to trade up a few spots for speedy Maryland wideout Darrius Heyward-Bey, according to two sources familiar with the team's thinking. Otherwise they'll sit tight and wait for North Carolina's Hakeem Nicks at No. ..."
Relying On Rookie WR Fraught With Peril
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April 24
New York Post
 
"Getting a rookie to step in and immediately make an impact is tough. For the Giants, getting a rookie receiver to step in and make an impact is practically impossible. "It is a tough position to come in and play right away because defenses are so different in the NFL," Giant GM Jerry Reese said. Reese knows this, yet it appears he will not give up his first-round draft pick -- the 29th overall -- in tomorrow's NFL Draft as part of a deal with the Browns for Braylon Edwards. Firmness or folly? We'll see. What is certain is that, back in February, the Giants did speak with Brown GM George Kokinis about Edwards. No Giant players were ever discussed, according to someone with knowledge of the ..."
Giants targeting Maryland receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey
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April 24
New York Daily News
 
"Just because the Giants don't expect to make a trade for Braylon Edwards on Saturday doesn't mean they won't make a deal for a receiver. That's still their intention on Day 1 of the NFL draft. And their target appears to be Maryland receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey. According to two sources familiar with the team's plans, the Giants are looking to trade up in the first round with the hopes of getting into position to draft Heyward-Bey. The 6-2, 210-pounder is one of the fastest receivers in the draft - he once ran a 4.23 in the 40-yard dash - and the Giants view him as the big-play, deep threat they so desperately need now that Plaxico Burress has been released. They are also optimistic they ..."
Trade of Cleveland Browns receiver Braylon Edwards to the New York Giants could still happen
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April 24
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Every day there's a new slant on the prospects of a Braylon Edwards trade to the New York Giants. Here's the chronological rundown: • Browns originally asked for outside linebacker Matthias Kiwanuka. Giants said no way. • Giants offered second- and fifth-round picks plus a choice of receivers Domenik Hixon or Mario Manningham. Browns countered by asking for the picks and receiver Steve Smith. Giants said no. • Browns asked for first- and third-round picks. Giants said no. Some media outlets are now reporting the deal is dead. But consider the following: • The Browns continue to schedule last-minute workouts with receivers projected to go in the vicinity of the Giants' No. 1 pick, the ..."
Giants eye UNC wide receiver Hakeem Nicks as Plaxico's replacement
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April 23
New York Daily News
 
"The catch is what Hakeem Nicks wants everyone to remember. The spectacular, one-handed, behind-the-back grab on the run in a bowl game last December. It shows all the good things about him: Speed, hands, awareness, fearlessness and instincts. Unfortunately for the North Carolina receiver, that's not what most scouts and GMs remember. They remember how out of shape he was on March 17, when he showed up for his pro day weighing 14 pounds more than he did at the scouting combine less than four weeks earlier. They remember how he couldn't participate in most of the drills. The question now is which Nicks will the NFL remember most on draft day. And which one left more of an impression on the ..."
Source: Cost too high, Giants likely won't trade for Braylon Edwards
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April 23
New York Daily News
 
"The Giants' hopes of trading for Braylon Edwards are all but dead. Barring a last-minutein the Cleveland Browns' asking price, the Giants do not expect to acquire the big receiver, according to a source familiar with the situation. Giants GM Jerry Reese has told the Browns he will not give up the Giants' first-round draft pick (29th overall) for Edwards, and the Browns apparently won't take less. The Browns have asked for the Giants' first- and third-round picks - far more than the second- and fifth-round picks the Giants have offered. They had also previously asked for Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka, although the Giants told them that was a deal-breaker. The current stalemate puts ..."
Cleveland Browns: Braylon Edwards trade could happen on Saturday
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April 22
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The Braylon Edwards trade rumors will not go away. The rumors continue to circulate that the New York Giants are in Edwards' future. And that trade, according to The New York Post, could go down during Saturday's NFL Draft. The deal may all depend on if the Browns can get Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree. The Giants could certainly use a receiver because Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer are no longer with the team."
Giants May Trade For Edwards On Draft Day
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April 22
New York Post
 
"Justin Tuck figured Plaxico Burress would be done in by the legal system or NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, not by the Giants themselves. Tuck was surprised the team took the preemptive strike of releasing its best receiver. "But not to the point I can sit there and say I didn't see that coming," Tuck said yesterday during a break from an off-season workout. "Obviously we need some guys to step up and fill that void. We have guys here who can do that." While Tuck expressed confidence in Steve Smith, Domenik Hixon and the other young receivers on the roster, he also spoke glowingly about Braylon Edwards, who is on the trading block as the Browns listen to offers. The Giants are ..."
Giants' players all for deal to get Browns WR Braylon Edwards
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April 22
New York Daily News
 
"They see the vacant locker next to Eli Manning and the missing name plate overhead, and they feel the void in the room now that Plaxico Burress is gone. They've also heard the rumors that the Giants are chasing Cleveland's Braylon Edwards. And the Giants players sure seem to think adding Edwards would be a great move. "I think he definitely can lock down one side of the field when he's playing his best football," defensive end Justin Tuck said Tuesday. "He has the same kind of effect that Plaxico had. He's a tall receiver that can get downfield in a hurry and stretch the defense, which has the ability to open up our running game." "I don't know what the coaches are thinking," added ..."
Giants' interest in Braylon Edwards and 10 picks mean big pre-Draft week
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April 20
New York Daily News
 
"The stage is set for what GM Jerry Reese said could be a "hot and heavy" predraft week for the Giants, and not just because they're in the Braylon Edwards hunt. They're also sitting on a gold mine of draft picks - 10 in all, including five picks over the first three rounds. And since the Giants have no need or desire to use them all, Reese's phone figures to be ringing, and he should have plenty of opportunities to make a deal. "You never know what could happen," Reese said last week at his annual pre-draft press conference. "(It's) going to get hot and heavy and we could package some picks and do something with them. So you never know." The Giants' selections for this weekend's draft ..."
Dallas Cowboys don't seem caught up in receiver talk
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April 20
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Tim Cowlishaw
"With so many rumors swirling about elite or near-elite wide receivers possibly on the move, where are the Cowboys in these discussions? New York newspapers and Giants Web sites are filled with stories about the likelihood of Cleveland trading unhappy wide receiver Braylon Edwards to the defending NFC East champs. Other than the fact he drops more balls than Terrell Owens, Edwards' big play skills would seem to be the perfect replacement for former Giant Plaxico Burress. In Philadelphia, there is more than a little talk of the Eagles luring Anquan Boldin from Arizona. The Cardinals have been unable to alter his contract to make him happy, and coach Ken Whisenhunt said last week the team ..."
Whether it's Boldin or Braylon, Big Blue has Giant decision
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April 19
New York Daily News
 columnist Gary Myers
"Plaxico Burress was supposed to be Eli Manning's go-to receiver for at least the next few years, with Steve Smith, Mario Manningham, Domenik Hixon and Sinorice Moss fighting it out for Amani Toomer's spot. But once Burress sent a bullet ripping into his thigh on Thanksgiving weekend, Manning lost his security blanket. He threw a TD pass to Toomer in the first quarter of the first game without Burress and then went the last 23 quarters of the season, including the playoff loss to the Eagles, without throwing a touchdown to a wide receiver. So, here's the issue: Anquan Boldin or Braylon Edwards? Let's assume Arizona's price for Boldin and Cleveland's price for Edwards are basically the ..."
Eli: 'Wide' Chance Of Big Blue Trade
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April 17
New York Post
 
"As Giants general manager Jerry Reese certainly did not close the door on a trade for a star receiver, his quarterback yesterday was far more forthcoming on what to expect in the coming days. "I'm sure something will happen either during the draft or before the draft or right near it to help us out," Eli Manning said on ESPN's "Sportscenter." The object of the Giants' affection is Braylon Edwards, recently put on the trading block by the Browns. The Giants have already inquired about Edwards, according to someone with knowledge of the club's thinking. During his annual pre-draft press conference, Reese was hit early with a barrage of Edwards questions and, on cue, dismissed the existence ..."
Giants rumored to be talking about a deal involving Braylon Edwards
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April 17
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The only thing the Browns and New York Giants traded Thursday were non-answers. Coincidentally, the two teams linked by trade rumors involving Braylon Edwards conducted their final pre-draft news briefings at about the same time. Not coincidentally, each team's general manager was asked about the rumors in the very first question. "I'm not talking about Braylon," Giants General Manager Jerry Reese said to assembled media in New York. "That's somebody else's player. He's under contract, so I'm not talking about that. There's a lot of chatter. A lot of false reports." Approximately one-half hour later, Browns GM George Kokinis said in opening remarks, "You're going to hear me use the ..."
Giants seek top receiver, but price to steep for Arizona's Anquan Boldin
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April 17
New York Daily News
 
"The price of Anquan Boldin might be a bit too high for the Giants, but that doesn't mean Jerry Reese wouldn't be willing to pay it for someone else. With the Cardinals reportedly asking for at least first- and third-round draft picks in return for the three-time Pro Bowl receiver, the Giants GM said, "I don't know if that's the best thing for us to do." However, there are other receivers available - such as Cleveland's Braylon Edwards - and Reese said, "For the right player, you do whatever you can to make it happen." "Maybe (that price is not too high) for anybody available," Reese said yesterday. "There's a couple guys that might be worth that price." The Giants have been talking with ..."
Giants might be able to grab wide out Anquan Boldin from Cardinals
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April 16
New York Daily News
 
"The Giants now have another option in their search for Plaxico Burress' replacement: Anquan Boldin is available, too. The Arizona Cardinals said Wednesday that they are willing to listen to offers for the 28-year-old Boldin, according to The Arizona Republic. In fact, "a few" teams have already called, Cards coach Ken Whisenhunt said. It wasn't immediately known if the Giants were one of those teams, but several NFL sources expect them to at least explore the option. Giants GM Jerry Reese has already twice opened talks with the Cleveland Browns about trading for Braylon Edwards, and obviously receiver has become a huge need since the team released the troublesome Burress on April 3. ..."
Giants Mull Making Pass At Edwards
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April 15
New York Post
 
"No doubt the Giants have two game plans heading into the April 25-26 NFL Draft. One if they trade for a veteran receiver and one if they don't. The receiver they're most likely to land is Braylon Edwards, who is big and talented in the Plaxico Burress mold and also has some baggage, which probably doesn't make him a good fit in Cleveland with new coach Eric Mangini. Edwards is on the block, and the Giants are interested. How much? We'll see. There's no doubt GM Jerry Reese and coach Tom Coughlin believe the release of Burress leaves the Giants without a legitimate No. 1 receiver. There's also a belief that, even with the talent at receiver available in the draft and the possibility of a ..."
More trade talk involving Cleveland Browns
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April 14
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports catches up to the Braylon Edwards-to-the-Giants trade rumor. We reported at NFL owners meetings last month that Browns GM George Kokinis confirmed he talked about an Edwards trade with Giants GM Jerry Reese in February. Kokinis would not rule out revisiting trade talks with the Giants. Former teammate Kellen Winslow has said that Edwards would love to be dealt to the Giants. Conversely, Brady Quinn is said to be "disappointed" about rumors that he, too, could be traded."
Giants' Kevin Dockery signs restricted free agent tender
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April 13
Trenton Times
 
"Giants fourth-year cornerback Kevin Dockery has signed his restricted free agent tender, according to a report on ProFootballTalk.com . Dockery, who was tendered at the second-round level, had until Friday to sign the 1-year, $1.545-million offer from the Giants. Dockery's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, could not be immediately reached for comment. Dockery, 25, a former undrafted free agent who made the final roster in 2005 after merely being a tryout at rookie minicamp, will battle for playing time with second-year CB Terrell Thomas behind starters Corey Webster and Aaron Ross."
Next move: Plaxico
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April 7
Chicago Sun-Times
 columnist Carol Slezak
"Anyone else out there still reeling over the fact that Jay Cutler is a Chicago Bear? I didn't believe the Bears ever would make such a bold move. And just look at the resulting buzz. Everyone is giddy. The Bears got a quarterback! It truly is an exciting time to be a Bears fan. I cannot imagine how many McCaskey arms general manager Jerry Angelo had to twist to get the go-ahead to pursue Cutler. He has become my early favorite for executive of the year. But now that Cutler is here, I have a question: Who the heck is he supposed to throw to? You can't bring in a Pro Bowl quarterback to run the offense, then go into the season without a No. 1 wide receiver. That makes absolutely no sense. ..."
Keep your chinstraps up, Big Blue, all's not lost with Plaxico Burress gone
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April 5
New York Daily News
 columnist Gary Myers
"The Falcons went 4-12 without franchise quarterback Michael Vick in 2007 after he pleaded guilty in the dogfighting fiasco and was indefinitely suspended by Roger Goodell months before he was thrown in the slammer. Atlanta replaced him the next spring by drafting Matt Ryan in the first round and he led the Falcons to a surprising 11-5 wild-card season. Football is a league of replaceable parts. No part is harder to find than a quarterback. It was too late for the Falcons to adjust to get another quarterback in '07, but one smart draft, one dynamic rookie and they were in the playoffs. Finding another 6-5 play-making receiver with a wingspan that made Eli Manning look as accurate as Joe ..."
Plaxico Burress rejected new contract with Giants before he was released
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April 4
New York Daily News
 
"After all the trouble Plaxico Burress had caused the Giants, the team was still willing to give him one last chance to stay. But when he refused to take it, they decided he just wasn't worth the trouble anymore. So the Giants ended four months of speculation and angst Friday when they released their Super Bowl hero. The move came three days after he appeared in a Manhattan court and got an adjournment in the criminal case stemming from when he shot himself in late November. And it came two days after he began an arbitration fight over bonus money the Giants claim he didn't earn. As part of their attempt to settle that fight, which resulted when the Giants withheld the final $1million ..."
Giants offered all of Plaxico Burress' future money in proposed grievance settlement
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April 4
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"I mentioned earlier the Giants were willing to make a deal with Plaxico Burress to avoid a hearing with the NFL's special master on whether the team violated the collective bargaining agreement by withholding a $1 million payment of his signing bonus and claiming he defaulted on future roster bonuses and guarantees. Well, I've gotten the details of the offer and it turns out it was a pretty sweet deal for Burress. And the fact that he turned it down shows you how much he really didn't want to be a Giant anymore. According to someone familiar with the negotiations, the team offered Burress the chance to earn all of the money that was written into his contract from here on out. All he had to ..."