New York Giants

Shockey off the market, Jacobs close to extension

June 26, 2008

The Bergen Record, thru a source, have released some interesting tidbits today. According to the article: TE Jeremy Shockey, whose been the subject of several trade rumors this off-season, is reportedly off the market. The Giants have given up on finding a trade partner for the disgruntled Shockey and he will remain with the team. [...]

Update on Snee’s new deal

June 25, 2008

The numbers are in. After yesterday’s report that the figures of the deal that the Giants with guard Chris Snee were unknown at the time, today they’re here. Officially, the deal is 6 years/$41.25 million, with $17 million guaranteed and a $13.5 million signing bonus. That’s ridiculous money, but not unbelievable considering today’s market. Snee is signed thru [...]

Giants re-sign Chris Snee

June 24, 2008

In a bit of breaking news, the Newark Star Ledger is reporting that the Giants and guard Chris Snee have come to an agreement on a 6 year contract extension that will keep him on the defending Superbowl champs thru the 2014 season. Numbers haven’t been released yet, but it’s reported that he will be among the [...]

Sims signs, Strahan on TV, and Culpepper Update

June 23, 2008

Free agent offensive lineman Barry Sims finally has a new home, the San Francisco 49ers, as they signed him to a 2 year deal today. Sims doesn’t have much left, but provides solid depth and is an injury replacement if necessary. He has a chance to start on the 49er’s line. According to SI.com, Giants retiree [...]

Friday’s Quick Update

June 14, 2008

Well, technically Saturday, but it’s Friday news. Here we go: -The Bergen Record reports that disgruntled TE Jeremy Shockey, who said he’d be a better soldier, got into a shouting match with GM Jerry Reese at the team’s minicamp practice. Good luck getting your new deal now, Jeremy. -Bengals’ resident saint, WR Chris Henry, was suspended [...]

Plax wants a new contract

June 11, 2008

This hasn’t been a good day for the New York Giants. First, their championship rings were stolen, now another star player is complaining. According to ESPN.com, WR Plaxico Burress, who caught the winning touchdown of Superbowl 42, wants a new contract with the Giants, and he won’t practice with the team until they give him one. [...]

Giants Superbowl rings stolen in Boston

June 11, 2008

According to The Boston Channel, the New York Giants Superbowl 42 rings were among $2 million worth of jewelery stolen from a jewelery store in Massachusetts. Police say they have no suspects, but they knew what they were doing. Each ring was worth $25,000. I wonder if there were any hooded men in grey sweatshirts [...]

Breaking News: Michael Strahan to retire

June 9, 2008

Well, it was a long time coming, but the NFL’s single season sack leader has decided to call it a career. According to a report by FoxSports, Michael Strahan will retire from the NFL after 15 seasons and 141.5 sacks. Like previously mentioned, Strahan set the single season sack record, with 22.5 sacks, against his [...]