New York Giants Archive
Pats Lose to Giants 20-17, Belichick Thinks Team is “Ready to Go”
After the Patriots’ 20-17 loss to the Giants in their final preseason test, coach Bill Belichick sounded optimistic about his team’s position heading into the regular season. “Overall, we had our ups and downs,” Belichick told the Associated Press. “The team has worked hard. I think they’re ready to go. They competed well for the [...]
Giants’ Eli Manning Ends Preseason on High Note
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning ended the preseason on a high note Thursday night. Manning was 7-of-9 passing for 91 yards and a touchdown against the New England Patriots. The 29-year-old led the Giants on a 9-play, 86-yard scoring drive on the team’s second possession that was capped by a 13-yard touchdown pass to [...]
Report: Giants and Raiders Are Interested in Matt Leinart
The Arizona Cardinals have nibbles from at least two teams who are interested in trading for Matt Leinart. The Oakland Raiders and New York Giants have expressed interest in acquiring the former USC quarterback according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Buffalo Bills, who were also initially mentioned among the teams in the running for Leinart, [...]
Giants’ Sorgi Still Sidelined with Injury, Could Miss Preseason Finale
Jim Sorgi stated last week that he was worried about not making the New York Giants roster because he has been limited by a shoulder injury. Unfortunately for him, the limitations continue. Sorgi will be held out of Monday’s practice, which puts his status for Thursday’s game against the New England Patriots in doubt according to Zach [...]Eli Manning Won’t Blame Injury for Poor Performance
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was far from impressive in Saturday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. While it would be easy to blame the bloody blow he took in the preseason opener for his performance, Manning isn’t willing to go that route. “I guess I felt a little rusty,” the Giants quarterback told Ohm [...]Giants’ Sorgi Worried He Won’t Make Roster, Will Rush Back from Injury
Worried that he won’t make the roster, New York Giants quarterback Jim Sorgi is planning to return from a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder two weeks earlier than originally expected. “In my mind, I feel I’ve got to play against New England,” Sorgi said, per Ralph Vacchiano of the NY Daily News. NFL teams must have [...]Eli Manning Set to Return from Bloody Head Injury
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning expects to play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens after missing a nasty head gash sidelined him against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The starting quarterback sustained the injury after his helmet popped off and his face crashed unprotected into the facemask of New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard in [...]
With Manning and Sorgi Out, Bomar Struggles to Lead Giants
New York Giants quarterback Rhett Bomar looked ready to join another famous New York cast Saturday night — the Not Ready for Primetime Players. Bomar and the Giants offense struggled mightly without starter Eli Manning and backup Jim Sorgi against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then again, they weren’t supposed to light it up. The Giants fell to [...]
Victor Cruz Possibly Moving Up Giants’ Depth Chart
The New York Giants may have stumbled onto a gold mine when they signed undrafted rookie Victor Cruz this offseason. A little known wide receivers from UMass, Cruz exploded onto the national scene with a three-touchdown performance in Monday’s game against the New York Jets. Cruz finished the night with six receptions for 145 yards. During [...]Giants QB Jim Sorgi Out At Least Two Weeks with Shoulder Injury
The New York Giants will be without the services of backup quarterback Jim Sorgi for at least the next two weeks and possibly longer. Sorgi is unable to make a throwing motion with his right arm due to a tear in his anterior capsule according to the Associated Press. The injury, which he sustained in Monday night’s [...]