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Quote from: MDS on May 19, 2007, 10:41:18 PM
There's a thread to point and laugh the taterskins, one to make fun of Dallas, why the hell not for those big blue vaginas from North Jersey?

Elisha sucks.
Stwayhan is old and past his prime, not to mention wifey took all his money and he has a giant gap between his two front teeth.
Shockey is actually a woman, and a really ugly one at that.
Their coach is a hardass and all their players whine and complain like a bunch of spoiled teenage girls when he makes them show up to meetings and practice.
Their stadium is a shteinhole.
No more Tiki Barber, who was gay.
Brandon Jacobs is fat.
That offensive line is awful.
Umenyiora is an idiot.
The only reason Burress looks good is because JJ leaves 5 foot nothing Sheldon Brown in man coverage against him. Wah.

Quote from: ice grillin you on May 21, 2007, 07:54:53 AM
this is my most hated rival

1. taterskins
2. chris webber
3. (http://www.philaflava.com/forum/images/smiles/dcracistemo0mp.gif)
4. gary heidnick(Why Gary, he was such a smart crazy man)
5. giants
6. stewed tomatos
7. cowboys

Quote from: ice grillin you on May 21, 2007, 07:54:53 AM
this is my most hated rival

7. cowboys

Quote from: ice grillin you on May 21, 2007, 08:48:20 AM


i hate the mets yankees knicks and rangers far worse than the giants

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 21, 2007, 09:31:17 AM
Sun did you read IGY's post, or are you two getting married

Quote from: SunMo on May 21, 2007, 09:36:57 AM
i was piggy-backing off of his post

naked

Quote from: FastFreddie on May 21, 2007, 09:35:03 AM
At least no one's "kind of cool" with the skins.

Quote from: ice grillin you on May 21, 2007, 09:59:07 AM

well they really like the mets and eagles....where as youre a bandwagon yankee whore...and as far as im concerned an eagle one too

Quote from: ice grillin you on May 21, 2007, 09:39:05 AM
i fully admit i "liked" the dallas teams circa 93-95

jimmy johnson was the man
how can you dislike emmitt or aikman
and irvin was a shtein talking king

Quote from: Jerome99RIP on May 21, 2007, 11:21:48 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again... you're a farging joke as a fan.  No matter how many "butta joints you cop,"  :-D you'll always be an appalling disgrace as an Eagles fan for liking anything remotely connected with the Cowboys.

As far as me watching the Honeymooners or appreciating Citizen Kane as a movie, I'll take it as a compliment that a patently ignorant fargtard such as yourself criticizes me over them.   In short, you don't read, you act like someone you're not, and you love the Cowboys, but I'm the one who should kill myself?

Sure thing, dude.  I'll get right on it.

Quote from: FastFreddie on May 21, 2007, 09:35:03 AM
IGY has a special place in his heart reserved for Dallas.

QuoteBarksdale won't please any fans by letting them know he grew up rooting for the Cowboys...

Quote from: ice grillin you on May 21, 2007, 09:00:46 AMjets fans = eagle fans

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 21, 2007, 11:55:02 AM
The only other team i remotely liked growing up was the 49er's.  It wasnt because of superbowl wins, i like Montana, especially when he broke his back and came back from that.  You can like the players but i never/EVER would could like the cowboys.  I openly hoped for an air tragedy with the entire Dallas team, and Ownership ever time i thought about at Star. 

Quote from: Diomedes on May 21, 2007, 07:37:04 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on May 21, 2007, 09:00:46 AMjets fans = eagle fans

this helps to explain why I like the Jets in the AFC

QuoteMay 20, 2007 -- IT'S hard out there for a professional athlete who gets no attention from the usually man-hungry ladies at Clifton, N.J., nightspot The Bliss Club. Sources say New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress insulted female patrons there and "left the club without paying his $2,000 tab."

It seemed that Burress was upset Wednesday night because "no women were paying any attention to him."

Spies at Bliss told Page Six Burress came in at around 11 p.m., but stayed only about 90 minutes. While he lounged at the VIP table overlooking the dance floor, Burress and his crew "kept the cocktail waitress running back and forth," ordering "several rounds of Dom Perignon and Grey Goose."

The worst offense? "He didn't even tip his cocktail waitress," said a source, who noted that Burress and his crew "were obviously on the prowl." At one point, said the witness, Plaxico "got up from his VIP table and approached a group of girls at the bar."

That's when he propositioned a female patron out of the blue. "She just yelled back, 'You've got the wrong girl,' " relates our witness. Burress was spotted storming out minutes later "without returning to his table or paying his tab."

The NFLer, recently praised in the press for attending voluntary workouts during the Giants' off-season, was also snubbing male fans at the club. Spies said he refused to sign the jersey of one who raced home to retrieve it when he learned Burress was there, hoping to get an autograph.

One club regular told us the place is often visited by major sports stars, including Yankees Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera and Burress' fellow Giant star Brandon Jacobs. "I have never seen a professional athlete behave this way," said the source.

The Bliss Club's bottle-service host, Joe Martino, confirmed the $2,000 bill was not paid by Burress or anyone in his group."

Via a rep for the Giants, Burress confirmed he was at the club, but denied walking out on his tab or propositioning anyone.

QuoteIt seemed that Burress was upset Wednesday night because "no women were paying any attention to him."

Quote from: EagleFeva on May 23, 2007, 04:28:00 AM

QuoteIt seemed that Burress was upset Wednesday night because "no women were paying any attention to him."

Well... what the farg do you expect when you look like a ladybug?

QuoteGIANTS -- Despite winning just two of their final six games, the Giants, at 8-8, were a playoff team last year.

That's not going to happen again this year. The team made some minor moves to fix its many problems, but those Band-Aids are not going to stop all the internal bleeding.

It starts with lame duck head coach Tom Coughlin, who figures to be in his final season.

Tiki Barber, the heart of the offense, is gone and Reuben Droughns is hardly a suitable replacement. It also doesn't help that wide receiver Plaxico Burress and tight end Jeremy Shockey show up to camps if and when they feel like it.

Defensively, the team's back seven remains a problem, and other than first-round pick Aaron Ross, the team did little to make it better.

While next year could be a bad one, there is hope for the Giants. Their best offseason move was the hiring of personnel man Marc Ross, who will be GM Jerry Reese's top assistant. Ross knows talent as well as anyone in the league, so in time the team will be back.

Quote from: rjs246 on June 03, 2007, 12:20:41 PM
Losing Tiki singlehandedly makes the Giants a non-factor. Their offense was the only thing that had the potential to keep them competitive. Their defense blows, their coaching doesn't fit the talent on the team and now their offense will be even more inconsistent. I love it.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on June 14, 2007, 01:36:38 PM
Dood probably blew out his shoulder rubbing one out to that pic.   

QuoteMichael Strahan isn't only holding out; he's threatening to never show up again.The Pro Bowl defensive end did not show up in Albany for the 1 p.m. conditioning drills that all players were required to participate in. And later this afternoon, Strahan plans on speaking to coach Tom Coughlin about the possibility of his retiring before his 15th NFL season begins, according to someone who speaks with Giants management on a regular basis. The person, who requested anonymity because Strahan has not yet spoken to Coughlin, said the 35-year-old future Hall of Famer is currently on his way to the area on a flight from the West Coast.

QuoteESPN.com: NFL Training Camp 2007    
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
New York media serves as battleground for Strahan-Giants feud
ESPN.com news services

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Michael Strahan saga continued to play out in the New York newspapers on Wednesday, with Strahan's camp firing the latest salvos.

A day after Giants coach Tom Coughlin and general manager Jerry Reese confirmed they had talked with Strahan on Monday, and Reese said he told Strahan that the Giants are moving forward as if he is not coming, Strahan's confidants spoke out.

"How could he not feel betrayed?" the New York Daily News quoted a "source who spoke with Strahan" on Tuesday. "After spending 14 years, after being a loyal and dedicated player to an organization, and now that he is considering retirement, the most difficult decision in his career, instead of giving him space to make this decision, people are talking about fines and replacements?

"I am really sad that this situation is being portrayed the way it is. This is not about money."

Strahan hasn't reported to camp. Wednesday marks the sixth day of his holdout. Strahan has a contract which would pay him $4 million this season. The Giants are reportedly continuing to fine Strahan $14,288 for each day of camp that he misses.

The Giants want Strahan to make a decision about his future sooner rather than later.

On Tuesday, a senior Giants official told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio that the team believes Strahan is bluffing about retirement. The official said the team doesn't want "Tiki, the Sequel" -- non-stop, season-long speculation that Strahan is retiring. Last year, the Tiki Barber situation destroyed the team, the official said.

Barber retired at the end of last season and is now an NFL analyst for NBC.

One possible replacement for Strahan, should he not report, is former Tampa Bay defensive end Simeon Rice, who was released by the Buccaneers for failing a physical.

Tuesday, the St. Petersberg Times quoted Rice as saying he'd passed a series of exams administered by Dr. James Andrews, a widely respected orthopedist.

"It was all 100 percent," Rice told the Times. "Dr. Andrews said, 'What kind of physical did you take down there?' I told him they just checked for my mobility in the shoulder and said I failed. He said, 'They didn't even test you for any kind of structure in the shoulder?'"

The Daily News, which described Rice as Strahan's "arch-enemy," said Rice will meet with Giants team officials Tuesday. One source reportedly told the paper the Giants are considering offering him a contract if they are confident he is healthy.

Strahan is the NFL's active sacks leader with 132½.

QuoteGiants: Strahan relases statement

    9:41 PM EDT, August 5, 2007


To the New York Giants' Fans:

As many of you know, I am contemplating one of the biggest decisions of my football career, whether I should retire or continue playing. Like all athletes, I knew this day would come when I would have to stand before that proverbial fork in the road. But I must admit that it's not until you're actually staring at the two diverging paths do you really grasp how impactful and painful this decision can be. I was hoping to make this personal decision quietly and without much hoopla, but given the recent torrent of erroneous media reports and totally inaccurate assumptions, I feel that I have to come forward and publicly set the record straight with those for whom I have toiled the last fourteen years--you fans.

This off season has been one of the best in my professional career. I have worked extremely hard to make sure that I'm in shape and ready to tackle the rigors of another physical season. I am proud to say that at my body feels years younger and ready to compete at the highest level. I love training and preparation, and this off season has made it clear to me that this is one aspect of the game that I will miss tremendously when I decide to one day unstrap the helmet for the last time. I went into this off season with every intention of entering a 15th season with the Giants, the only team I've ever played for during my career. But I am human, and despite the images of me grimacing and tackling opposing quarterbacks and running backs, I have to face my mortality like anyone else. When an athlete like myself who does what I do for a living starts having doubts, then it's time to take a step back and seriously consider my future. Anyone who plays in the NFL with doubts or second guessing is not only putting themselves at risk, but their teammates also. I will never do that.

What 's been most disappointing has been all of this nonsense that I'm holding out for more money. The truth is that football has been very good to me and I have been fortunate enough to be surrounded by advisors who have ensured that my family and I will live comfortably for the rest of my life.You deserve to know what's really going on. My agent met with the Giants earlier in the year and discussed many things including my contract.Money is not the reason that I have not reported to training camp and it will not be a factor for my return. This has already been communicated to the Giants and while the reports may indicate a"hard line" taken by the team regarding money , it is not necessary, as this issue had been decided well before July

Despite what some might believe there are those of us who make decisions that have nothing to do with money. Many athletes ask themselves daily if they are emotionally and psychologically at the level where they can compete at the highest level for twenty-four weeks. For them also it isn't about the money, rather a serious athlete asking serious questions about his future. All that I ask, after fourteen seasons,is that you afford me the patience so that I might arrive at my decision on my own terms.

As GM Jerry Reese has said, the Giants are not going to hold a spot for me. I completely understand his stance as football is a business and he must do what is in the best interest of the team. I know that I am only one player. I want to express my thanks to the owners and coaches for their extremely kind words about my career as a Giant to date. I have been proud to wear the Giant uniform thoughout my professional career.You have my word that I will try to make the correct decision as quickly as possible. If I decide to play, I hope that you will continue to cheer me on like you have for all of these years. If I decide to hang up the cleats, then I will bid you all a tremendous thank you for the privilege to play a game that has blessed me in so many ways and created memories I will cherish for the rest of my life. I humbly thank you for your understanding and being the best fans in the world.

Michael Strahan

#92

Quote from: SunMo on August 06, 2007, 09:04:49 AM
shouldn't he have been thinking about this the minute Akers' kick went through the uprights in the playoff game?  not right before training camp.

Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 06, 2007, 10:07:17 AM
A guy at his age has one concern which is getting a ring.

QuoteFour Giants have suffered injuries in tonight's preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Safety Will Demps, who started every game last season and was challenging for a starting job this year, dislocated his elbow. Demps came up to hit running back Musa Smith, who caught a pass from Kyle Boller. Demps hit Smith, then fell to the ground and grabbed his elbow. After being examined by team trainers, Demps walked about 25 yards before he was drive off the field in a motorized cart.

On the same second-quarter play, cornerback Sam Madison pulled his hamstring, the same injury that forced him to miss four games last season.

Earlier in the quarter, wide receiver Michael Jennings ruptured his Achilles tendon after catching an 11-yard pass from Eli Manning. Jennings was not hit; he simply caught the ball and went to the ground.

Two plays after Jennings' catch, Manning threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Steve Smith, the Giants' second-round draft choice. But a few minutes later, Smith also left the game for good after suffering a concussion.

The Giants lead the Ravens, 7-3, late in the second quarter. Log on to Giants.com after the game for complete coverage.

QuoteGIANTS DROPPING LIKE, WELL, GIANTS IN BALTIMORE

Somebody must have taken an axe to the beanstalk, because Giants are falling left and right on Sunday night.

The most serious of the bunch is receiver Michael Jennings, who ruptured an Achilles' tendon while making a reception in the first quarter.

Also, safety Will Demps dislocated an elbow, and cornerback Sam Madison pulled a hamstring.  Receiver Steve Smith has a concussion.

And whenever Giants players get hurt we recall the words of coach Tom Coughlin, who suggested when hired that players could somehow will themselves to stay healthy.

The Ravens haven't avoided the injury bug.  Cornerback Samari Rolle and receiver Derrick Mason each has sustained ankle injuries.

QuoteOn a related note, the Star-Ledger of Newark, N.J., is reporting today that former Eagles returner and safety J.R. Reed has signed with the New York Giants.

QuoteEli Manning may not have the fire in his eyes that Tiki Barber wants to see in the huddle, but he sure had it yesterday when talking about Tiki Barber.

Asked for his reaction to Barber's comments on the Sunday Night Football halftime show, Manning shot back, and shot back hard. Here is Eli Manning, fired up and unplugged:

"I guess I'm just happy for Tiki that he's making a smooth transition into the TV world," Manning said. "You know, I'll be interested to see if he has anything to say (about a team) besides the Giants, and what his comments will be on that.

"It's just one of those deals. I'm not going to lose any sleep about what Tiki has to say. I guess I could have questioned his leadership skills last year with calling out the coach and having articles about him retiring in the middle of the season, and (how) he's lost the heart (to play). As a quarterback you're reading that your running back has lost the heart to play the game and it's about the 10th week. I can see that a little bit at times. But I'm not going to get concerned. I'm going to go out there and play ball."

Told that he sounded a little angry or frustrated, Manning said, "It's just one of those deals. The guy goes to the media and he's got to say stuff. He's been put in a situation where he's got to talk. That's just the way it is. That's the world we live in and you've got to deal with it."

Asked later if it felt good to unload on Tiki, Manning didn't back down. "I don't like to show up anybody," Manning said. "That's just the way I am. That's just the way I'll always be, probably."

Quote from: Diomedes on August 19, 2007, 10:28:25 PM
No shtein...twice I was caught off-guard by the traffic.  Stupid baltimorons.

Quote from: EagleFeva on August 21, 2007, 03:05:31 PM
Actually... it sounded to me like he just could be on his way to growing a pair.

Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 21, 2007, 03:56:10 PM

Quote from: EagleFeva on August 21, 2007, 03:05:31 PM
Actually... it sounded to me like he just could be on his way to growing a pair.

If he made those comments while Tiki was on the team I'd agree. Doesn't take balls to respond to him now.

Quote from: ice grillin you on August 21, 2007, 04:05:22 PM
not everyone can be as gully as donovan

Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 21, 2007, 04:06:40 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on August 21, 2007, 04:05:22 PM
not everyone can be as gully as donovan

McNabb has more balls in his little finger than Manning will ever have.

Quote from: ice grillin you on August 21, 2007, 04:22:07 PM
they are both bitches in their own special ways

the difference is that mcnabb is a way better player

Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 21, 2007, 04:09:33 PM
Yes, while Manning was crying draft day because he didn't like the team that drafted him, McNabb was busy throwing 4 TDs on a broken leg.

Quote from: Diomedes on August 21, 2007, 07:13:12 PM
Those quotes from Eli Manning are being considered tough talk?  Gimme a break.

Quote from: General_Failure on August 22, 2007, 07:52:20 AM
You want to believe that.

Quote from: ice grillin you on August 22, 2007, 07:41:26 PM
former player announcers are no different than not former player announcers...some are good some are bad...

QuoteIf you read the New York newspapers today, you would believe that Eli Manning firing back at former teammate-turned-sportscaster Tiki Barber is the quarterback's coming-out party as a leader.

If you talk to Giants fans, like I did on my radio show yesterday, you would believe that Manning not only has found his pulse, but that this could be a turning point for him on the field.

Excuse me for a minute while I interrupt this Eli Manning love fest.

I can't believe how this has been spun.

I had some serious problems with Manning's commentary against Barber yesterday in Albany, N.Y — on a lot of levels.

I watched Sunday Night Football live this week. I heard Barber and Cris Collinsworth and Bob Costas talk about Manning at the half. I heard the two analysts say that Manning isn't an upper-echelon quarterback and the Giants couldn't trade him for most starting quarterbacks in the NFL straight-up, including the two quarterbacks drafted the same year, Philip Rivers and Ben Roethlisberger. I heard Tiki talk about Manning's awkward speeches and question his leadership. I heard it all.

Raise your hand if you disagreed with it.

This was far from breaking news.

I have to tell you, this was fine television. It wasn't anything more. It wasn't anything less. It wasn't going to win anyone an Emmy. This wasn't "hot stuff." Tiki and company were not reinventing the wheel here. This has been said or written by at least 1,000 people with microphones and notepads. Giants tackle Kareem McKenzie has talked about Manning from a leadership perspective before on the record. Barber's commentary was far from over the top.

While New Yorkers are celebrating Manning's coming-out party, what happened to the 2007 mantra of just playing football and eliminating distractions?

Would Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb, Carson Palmer or Marc Bulger respond in such a way? Here's what they would've said, "Tiki is entitled to his opinion. We are here to play football. That's all I have to say about that."

So in a season where Tom Coughlin wanted the Giants to stop talking, all of a sudden everyone is praising Manning for his Jim Rome-esque monologue?

And in New York, this topic isn't dying anytime soon. So once again, the conversation strays from football.

Here is the Manning quote I had the biggest problem with: "I guess I could have questioned his leadership skills last year calling out the coach and having articles about him retiring in the middle of the season, saying he's lost the heart. As a quarterback, you're reading your running back's lost a little, the heart, him playing the game, and it's about the 10th week. I can see that a little bit at times."

Where do I begin?

Let's jog the mental rolodex for a second here. When were the two significant times Barber talked about the Giants coaching staff? They were after the pathetic performance against John Fox and the Panthers in the opening round of the playoffs two seasons ago. And it was after Manning's gruesome performance against the Jaguars on national television last year, when the quarterback did his best Dave Brown impersonation.

The headlines in New York quickly shifted from "Manning's a Bust" and "Eli Stinks" to "Shut up Tiki!"

Maybe, just maybe, Barber knew exactly what he was doing, shifting the blame away from his young quarterback.

And let's remember that Barber didn't announce his retirement last year. John Branch from The New York Times was shadowing the Barber brothers on a book tour and unearthed that nugget by listening to conversation.

For the record, the Steelers were so distracted by the Jerome Bettis retirement talk in 2005 they won the Super Bowl.

And let's not talk about heart. That is what drove me batty during my radio show yesterday. I would be pressed to question a running back's heart when he shredded the taterskins for over 200 yards in Week 17 to solely carry the Giants to the playoffs. When Tiki made the heart comment last year it was in reference to the grind as an NFL player post-2006. Barber not only dominated Washington, but he was the reason why the Giants beat the Panthers down the stretch and nearly upset the Eagles in the playoffs.
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This will make for good copy and conversation for a few weeks. But all that matters is if this "leadership transformation" that I am not buying into suddenly helps Manning perform against the Cowboys in Week 1.

Tiki Barber no longer wears the Giants uniform. He is now part of the media. The Giants players and fans have to get used to it.

I can't wait until he actually says something juicy

Quote from: BlueHeart on September 02, 2007, 01:22:30 AM
It wasn't to get out of TC. There's some stuff going on.

QuoteNFL | Barber says he'd still be playing if not for Coughlin

From Inquirer Wire Services

Tiki Barber says he retired because New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin robbed him of his love of the game.

In excerpts from his book, Tiki: My Life in the Game and Beyond, obtained by the New York Daily News, the former Giants running back writes that he might still be playing if Coughlin was not still coaching the Giants. The book goes on sale Sept. 18.

"If Tom Coughlin had not remained as head coach of the Giants, I might still be in a Giants uniform," the excerpt in the Daily News said.

Coughlin "robbed me of what had been one of the most important things I had in my life, which was the joy I felt playing football," Barber wrote. "I had lost that. He had taken it away."

Barber credits Coughlin with solving his chronic fumbling problems. Under Coughlin, Barber ranked among the NFL's top five rushers. Beginning in 2004, Barber rushed for 1,518, 1,860 and 1,662 yards.

Barber also claims in the book that he was shorted about $10 million in his career by the Giants, who underpaid him compared with other top running backs.

Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 05, 2007, 06:30:54 AM
WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!   :'(

QuoteNFL | Barber says he'd still be playing if not for Coughlin

From Inquirer Wire Services

Tiki Barber says he retired because New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin robbed him of his love of the game.

In excerpts from his book, Tiki: My Life in the Game and Beyond, obtained by the New York Daily News, the former Giants running back writes that he might still be playing if Coughlin was not still coaching the Giants. The book goes on sale Sept. 18.

"If Tom Coughlin had not remained as head coach of the Giants, I might still be in a Giants uniform," the excerpt in the Daily News said.

Coughlin "robbed me of what had been one of the most important things I had in my life, which was the joy I felt playing football," Barber wrote. "I had lost that. He had taken it away."

Barber credits Coughlin with solving his chronic fumbling problems. Under Coughlin, Barber ranked among the NFL's top five rushers. Beginning in 2004, Barber rushed for 1,518, 1,860 and 1,662 yards.

Barber also claims in the book that he was shorted about $10 million in his career by the Giants, who underpaid him compared with other top running backs.

Kill yourself.

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 05, 2007, 08:45:20 PM
they could have allah himself come down build bless and name the stadium mecca and it still wouldnt change the fact that loser new york fans gotta share their digs with another team

Quote from: dis12 on September 05, 2007, 05:21:29 PM
check out the artists version of the Giants/Jets new home.  Outside looks like a car radiator.
http://68.72.70.73/giants/

Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 06, 2007, 01:07:31 PM
(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/521/greathallcg6.jpg)

Not many black folks in that shot.

Quote from: Magical_Retard on September 06, 2007, 01:02:21 PM
i like how in that one mock pick of the front of the stadium where the fans are walking in...the cars parked are all benzes and BMWs.

Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 06, 2007, 01:32:16 PM
It's funny how all the New York fans look like farging slobs, though, isn't it?

:-D

Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 06, 2007, 01:07:31 PM
(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/521/greathallcg6.jpg)

Not many black folks in that shot.

Quote from: EagleFeva on September 06, 2007, 01:58:46 PM
If you squint real hard and turn your head to the side... the lady in the tree's shadow looks kinda black.

Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 06, 2007, 01:07:31 PMNot many black folks in that shot.

Quote from: General_Failure on September 06, 2007, 11:12:43 PM
Everyone knows when you do a picture like this there has to be a specific set of people. Light-skinned black chick with crazy hair. Asian kid. White chick. Man with a thick mustache, flannel shirt, and hard hat.

Quote from: BigEd76 on September 10, 2007, 05:39:25 PM
ESPN reported Manning will miss a month, but the Giants deny it

Quote from: SD_Eagle on September 10, 2007, 05:40:15 PM

Quote from: BigEd76 on September 10, 2007, 05:39:25 PM
ESPN reported Manning will miss a month, but the Giants deny it

Any word on their other injuries (Jacobs, Umeniyora)

Quote from: SunMo on November 25, 2007, 03:28:59 PM
2nd half collapse...commence


worst pass defense in the league, picks Eli 4 times, returns them for touchdown 3 times.


HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

Quote from: EagleFeva on December 04, 2007, 10:33:34 AM
***Cue 350yd, 4TD performance against the Eagles***

Quote from: FastFreddie on December 07, 2007, 10:46:58 AM
Unstoppable... Eli Manning is!

Quote from: Diomedes on December 16, 2007, 11:25:55 PM
He's dropped like five passes tonight alone.

Quote from: FastFreddie on December 20, 2007, 07:53:24 PM
Nice blatant taunt by Landry there.  He's keeping the tradition alive in the skins defensive backfield.

Quote from: Diomedes on December 20, 2007, 08:09:49 PM
The taunt is a spiritual shout out to ST, no doubt.

Quote from: EagleFeva on December 21, 2007, 11:48:08 AM

Quote from: Diomedes on December 20, 2007, 08:09:49 PM
The taunt is a spiritual shout out to ST, no doubt.

If that was the case, he would have hit Plax in the nuts.

Quote from: BigEd76 on January 08, 2008, 02:58:57 PM
Spagnuolo to interview with the Falcons (http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/football/bob_blog/)

EAGLES SOUTH

Maybe they'll trade a 2nd-rd pick for Kolb

QuoteMeanwhile, Giants personnel man Chris Mara, son of the late co-owner Wellington Mara, is interviewing today for the Falcons' general manager vacancy.

Quote from: BigEd76 on January 08, 2008, 02:58:57 PM
Spagnuolo to interview with the Falcons (http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/football/bob_blog/)

EAGLES SOUTH

Maybe they'll trade a 2nd-rd pick for Kolb

Quote from: ice grillin you on January 08, 2008, 03:07:14 PM
on wip this monring they had a local atlanta radio host on and he said that heckert all but has the job...that these last three interviews are formalities...he went on to say that arthur blank basically worships jeffery lurie joe banner and andy reid and would give his left arm to be the eagles

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on January 13, 2008, 08:16:32 PM
I still cant figure out how they won this game;

Spagnuolo was literally praying on the sideline on that last drive

Quote from: BigEd76 on January 13, 2008, 08:03:22 PM
good job today  :yay



Go Packers.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on January 13, 2008, 08:16:32 PM
I still cant figure out how they won this game;

Burress with 1 catch

No Shockey

A secondary made up of guys who should be stocking shelves at the grocery store

Nothing much from Bradshaw and Jacobs

Spagnuolo was literally praying on the sideline on that last drive

Quote from: FastFreddie on January 21, 2008, 07:20:05 AM
Frankly, I don't care who wins the Super Bowl now.  Ruining perfection is fun, and the Giants winning would mean Eli is untouchable (and unstoppable!) for years.  But then, the Giants would have won the farging Super Bowl.

Quote from: shorebird on June 03, 2007, 12:06:06 PM
oh my (http://www.nj.com/columns/times/eckel/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/1180843713110440.xml&coll=5)

QuoteGIANTS -- Despite winning just two of their final six games, the Giants, at 8-8, were a playoff team last year.

That's not going to happen again this year. The team made some minor moves to fix its many problems, but those Band-Aids are not going to stop all the internal bleeding.

It starts with lame duck head coach Tom Coughlin, who figures to be in his final season.

Tiki Barber, the heart of the offense, is gone and Reuben Droughns is hardly a suitable replacement. It also doesn't help that wide receiver Plaxico Burress and tight end Jeremy Shockey show up to camps if and when they feel like it.

Defensively, the team's back seven remains a problem, and other than first-round pick Aaron Ross, the team did little to make it better.

While next year could be a bad one, there is hope for the Giants. Their best offseason move was the hiring of personnel man Marc Ross, who will be GM Jerry Reese's top assistant. Ross knows talent as well as anyone in the league, so in time the team will be back.

Quote from: BigEd76 on January 22, 2008, 10:52:26 AM

Quote from: shorebird on June 03, 2007, 12:06:06 PM
oh my (http://www.nj.com/columns/times/eckel/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/1180843713110440.xml&coll=5)

QuoteGIANTS -- Despite winning just two of their final six games, the Giants, at 8-8, were a playoff team last year.

That's not going to happen again this year. The team made some minor moves to fix its many problems, but those Band-Aids are not going to stop all the internal bleeding.

It starts with lame duck head coach Tom Coughlin, who figures to be in his final season.

Tiki Barber, the heart of the offense, is gone and Reuben Droughns is hardly a suitable replacement. It also doesn't help that wide receiver Plaxico Burress and tight end Jeremy Shockey show up to camps if and when they feel like it.

Defensively, the team's back seven remains a problem, and other than first-round pick Aaron Ross, the team did little to make it better.

While next year could be a bad one, there is hope for the Giants. Their best offseason move was the hiring of personnel man Marc Ross, who will be GM Jerry Reese's top assistant. Ross knows talent as well as anyone in the league, so in time the team will be back.

All of :CF, ladies and gentlemen

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on January 21, 2008, 12:52:29 AM
Osi likes to shtein on girls (http://www.withleather.com/post.phtml?pk=4790)

They might be in the SB but this is hilarious

QuoteHe wanted me to have sex with him and one of his brothers at the same time. He also wanted me to try it with another one of his teammates that was staying there. I said no because I didn't want to be passed around like that.

QuoteRUEGAMER HAS A SCREW LOOSE

One of the practical realities of covering the NFL for nearly a full decade is that nothing surprises me anymore.

And, then, I get surprised.

Giants offensive lineman Grey Ruegamer admits that he once assisted in the castration of 200 young lambs.  And he accomplished the task without the aid of any tools or knives or other instruments.

He used his teeth.

"You grab the forelegs and pin them to the ground, and then you grab the back legs and throw them on their back," Ruegamer said.   "[A]way you go.  It's the way the Basques do it. . . .   [Y]ou pull them out with your teeth, spit them in a bucket, next one."

Okay, now I'll never be surprised again.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 22, 2008, 12:13:29 PM
reese makes a good point.  But if you don't want to take his word for it, then ask Randy Moss. 

Quote from: reese125 on February 22, 2008, 12:31:31 PM
just like it made no sense for the Cowboys to acquire Owens, and look what happened

Quote from: FastFreddie on February 22, 2008, 12:50:10 PM

Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 22, 2008, 12:13:29 PM
reese makes a good point.  But if you don't want to take his word for it, then ask Randy Moss. 

Fantasy players love Randy Moss due to his record-setting regular season.  The Patriots might think differently based on him completely disappearing during the playoffs.  Let's see if they bring him back next year.

Quote from: reese125 on February 22, 2008, 12:31:31 PM
just like it made no sense for the Cowboys to acquire Owens, and look what happened

They lost their first playoff game two years in a row and drove away a Hall of Fame coach.

Quote from: reese125 on February 22, 2008, 01:10:12 PM
Yeah it was real dumb...the guy was a friggin mess both San Fran and here (still is), trashed his QB, fights in the locker room, etc. But for some odd reason the Cowboys take him.. and he shows no signs of trouble and produces like a mother farger. Thats my point

Quote from: reese125 on February 22, 2008, 12:31:31 PM
just like it made no sense for the Cowboys to acquire Owens, and look what happened

Quote from: reese125 on February 22, 2008, 06:48:31 PM
the point wasnt to see if the guy himself can win the Superbowl or keep coaches around, it was to see if he could still produce at a high level without making trouble--and he did both.

Not a chance in hell you can blame Owens for the Cowboys collapse this year

Quote from: ice grillin you on February 24, 2008, 02:21:12 AM
football is a team game and no one player outside of a franchise qb takes you to the sb...however a great player like a  TO is going to get you to the playoffs more often than not (provided you have even abover average talent elsewhere...and once you get into the post season everyone has a shot

for you to downplay his influence on a team romey reeks of desperation on your part...

screw TO lets go with nice flowery fluffy guys like kevin curtis....after all we dont wanna win we wanna have the lifetime movie network of football teams and all just be good teammates...hip hip hooray!!

Quote from: FastFreddie on March 03, 2008, 03:56:38 PM
The Giants are reportedly close to signing Sammy Knight to replace Gibril Wilson.

Quote from: Zanshin on April 21, 2008, 04:02:34 PM
I know this has nothing to do with the current conversation, but I just looked at this thread and need to reiterate-- I know that the Giants won the super bowl, and I know they beat the Pats...but I STILL just don't think they're more than an average team.  I just can't see it.

Quote from: Zanshin on April 21, 2008, 04:12:58 PM
Absolutely true...take away that pressure at all, and they're arguably less than average.

Quote from: Diomedes on April 21, 2008, 07:54:41 AM
you think this attractive walleyed couple will breed a squad of Super Bowl qbs?

Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 21, 2008, 07:57:30 PM
Peyton and Sheli are still rocking the same haircut that they had 20+ years ago.

Quote from: Rome on April 21, 2008, 10:04:11 PM
you're killing me today, dio.

A+ for the ringo reference.

Quote from: ice grillin you on April 22, 2008, 09:21:28 AM
peyton is one missing chromosome away from looking like this


(http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/gallery/2004/05/26/timzaccheo-toe.jpg)

Quote from: Gene on June 09, 2008, 11:46:35 AM
:=)  Runyan Can Start Sleeping Well At Nights (http://runyan%20can%20start%20sleeping%20well%20at%20nights)  :=)

Quote from: ice grillin you on June 12, 2008, 03:07:07 PM
the best part is that eli is never going to win the sb ring everyone practically fitted him for on his draft day

Quote from: Sgt PSN on June 24, 2008, 02:52:23 PM
I heard he ate everything on his way out. 

Quote from: Diomedes on July 21, 2008, 06:18:59 PM
if he was acting, he'd win an award..

he's a grown-large caricature of a 10 year old bully

Quote from: ice grillin you on July 21, 2008, 06:21:02 PM
how impressive has the saints offseason been...they have a chance to be really good

QuotePHILADELPHIA -- Federal investigators have charged a Philadelphia man with trying to blackmail New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin by sending him letters threatening to expose a fictitious sexual tryst with two women.


Herbert Alex Simpson, 30, is accused of sending Coughlin two letters on July 30 and July 31, allegedly from women claiming to have had a sexual encounter with the coach in December when the Giants were in Philadelphia.

The letters demanded the coach pay $20,000 to $30,000 or his life would be made "a living hell by doing something to [his] family," according to court documents filed Thursday.

Investigators interviewed the women named in the letters, who said they knew nothing about them and never met Coughlin. The women also identified the handwriting as belonging to Simpson, a former coworker who they said had written threatening letters to others in the past, authorities said.

Quote from: EagleFeva on August 14, 2008, 08:15:37 PM
Well... now we know what's going to lead 11pm SportsCenter tonight.

Quote from: Geowhizzer on August 14, 2008, 08:41:11 PM

Quote from: EagleFeva on August 14, 2008, 08:15:37 PM
Well... now we know what's going to lead 11pm SportsCenter tonight.

Yeah... Brett Favre.

Quote from: Geowhizzer on August 14, 2008, 08:41:11 PM

Quote from: EagleFeva on August 14, 2008, 08:15:37 PM
Well... now we know what's going to lead 11pm SportsCenter tonight.

Yeah... Brett Favre.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 24, 2008, 02:58:17 PM
Justin Tuck, Matthias Kiwanuka and Dave Tollefson would still bust out their pimp hands on Winston.

QuoteNew York Giants aren't ready to ante up for Pierce

by Mike Garafolo/The Star-Ledger

The Giants have resolved a situation with one unhappy Drew Rosenhaus client in Jeremy Shockey and are in the process of working to please another with Plaxico Burress' contract situation.

Already, another one is starting to develop.

Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce, the unquestioned leader of the defense now that Michael Strahan has retired, is unhappy with his contract and has been asking the team for a renegotiation all offseason to no avail, according to someone who recently spoke with Pierce about his contract situation. The person, who requested anonymity because Pierce hasn't spoken publicly about this issue, said Pierce's frustrations have mounted as the regular season has drawn closer, and the team has continuously denied his requests to even talk about redoing the last three years of the six-year, $26 million contract Pierce signed before the 2005 season.

QuoteREPORT: BURRESS HAD PAST DOMESTIC DISPUTES
UNKNOWN IF SUMMER INCIDENTS RELATED TO SUSPENSION

Post Staff Report
Last updated: 7:56 pm
September 24, 2008

Northjersey.com reports tonight that "Totowa (N.J.) police responded to two domestic disturbance calls at Giants receiver Plaxico Burress's home the past few months," borough police confirmed.

The Web site for The Record of Hackensack says, "It could not be determined whether the incidents had anything to do with Burress' suspension by the Giants today ..."

The Web site reports that the incidents occured on June 2 and Aug. 19. It says restraining orders were issued but then overturned in state court.

Pat Hanlon, a spokesman for the Giants, told reporter Ed Beeson the team will "not comment on a player's personal life."

Burress was suspended today for two weeks after missing a film session Monday and failing to contact the team. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said the absence was caused by a family emergency and that Burress would appeal the suspension, which would cost him almost $235,000 in salary and cause him to miss a game Oct. 5.

NORTHJERSEY.COM story

QuoteQ: How many Giants fans died in 9/11?
A: Who the F cares?

QuoteQ: What was the last thing going through Mr. Jones' head when he was working on the World Trade Center's 90th floor?
A: The 91st floor.


Q: What is the New York City Fire Department's favorite song?
A: "It's Raining Men"


"It's a bird!"
"It's a plane!"
"It's.... Oh shtein, it IS a plane!"

QuoteBURRESS SUSPENSION CAPPED A STRING OF FINES
Posted by Mike Florio on September 28, 2008, 12:46 p.m.

When Giants receiver Plaxico Burress was slapped with a two-week suspension, our immediate reaction was that it couldn't have been a first offense.

We later heard that it wasn't, and that Burress had been AWOL in the past during his time with the team.

Jay Glazer of FOX reports that Burress had been fined on 40 to 50 occasions in three-plus years with the Giants.  This year alone, Burress already has drawn ten fines.

Quote from: mussa on October 14, 2008, 09:47:30 AM
twas a great game to watch. i thought for sure the phillies lost that one...so i stuck to the browns kicking the shtein out of the gints. little do i know watching sports center after, phils came back and won! what a great weekend for philly

Quote from: EagleFeva on September 28, 2008, 01:04:41 PM

QuoteQ: What was the last thing going through Mr. Jones' head when he was working on the World Trade Center's 90th floor?
A: The 91st floor.


Q: What is the New York City Fire Department's favorite song?
A: "It's Raining Men"


"It's a bird!"
"It's a plane!"
"It's.... Oh shtein, it IS a plane!"

I'm sorry... but those are farging hilarious!  :-D

Quote from: mussa on October 14, 2008, 09:47:30 AM
twas a great game to watch. i thought for sure the phillies lost that one...so i stuck to the browns kicking the shtein out of the gints. little do i know watching sports center after, phils came back and won! what a great weekend for philly

QuoteBURRESS SHOOTS HIMSELF IN THE LEG, ACCIDENTALLYPosted by Mike Florio on November 29, 2008, 11:05 a.m.
Multiple sources tell us that Giants receiver Plaxico Burress has shot himself in the leg.

Apparently, Burress was carrying a loaded gun.  And the gun went off.

The incident happened on Friday night/Saturday morning.  His condition currently isn't known.

Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com also is reporting this one, and he'll soon have a story up with additional details.

Though at this point the player's health and well being is the primary concern, what the hell was he doing with a loaded gun?

It also remains to be seen whether he faces charges for carrying the loaded gun, and whether he ultimately encounters scrutiny from the league for violating the Personal Conduct Policy.

UPDATE:  Glazer reports that Burress spent the night in the hospital, and that his injuries are not life threatening.  Per Glazer, the team is still gathering information regarding the incident.

Quote from: Wingspan on November 29, 2008, 04:46:51 PM
Reggie Brown would never shoot himself.

Quote from: rjs246 on November 29, 2008, 11:44:57 AM
It's amazing to me how consistently stupid professional athletes are. Maybe some day I'll get used to the idea.

Quote from: Diomedes on November 29, 2008, 06:39:00 PM
you're smarter than this

Quote from: rjs246 on November 29, 2008, 06:46:26 PM
I don't buy that.

Quote from: Magical_Retard on December 02, 2008, 06:04:59 PM
burress suspended for 4 games...basically for the season.

Quote from: Magical_Retard on December 02, 2008, 06:15:55 PM
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/NFL/BurressBullet.gif)

Quote from: QB Eagles on December 02, 2008, 07:27:38 PM

Quote from: Magical_Retard on December 02, 2008, 06:04:59 PM
burress suspended for 4 games...basically for the season.

More importantly, they slapped him on the reserve non-football injury list. Thus, Plax is shutdown for the playoffs, too.

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 04, 2008, 07:45:05 PM
lol pac man is still in the league....plax has a lot more to do before hes anywhere close to being out of the league

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 04, 2008, 10:08:43 PM
RCIF

Quote from: Rome on December 06, 2008, 10:53:54 AM
Are you people fargin stupid?

I'd take Plaxico as an Eagles quicker than IGY could recite the lyrics to a Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch rap tune.

Quote from: Diomedes on December 16, 2008, 02:13:14 PM
I just see a hot piece of ass

no doubt she's real smart too

QuoteThe 36-year-old receiver, who worked out for the Giants today, is apparently not happy that he was asked to leave without signing a contract. He believes the Giants never had any intention of signing him, that they just brought him in to create some sort of "spark" among the young receivers they already have.

QuoteBurress was driving without insurance before crash
14 minutes ago

       Buzz up!0 votes PrintFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP)—Add this to the growing list of Plaxico Burress' problems: getting in a car crash and not having insurance on his nearly $140,000 Mercedes-Benz.

The New York Giants wide receiver was sued last week in Florida's Broward County Circuit Court for rear-ending a woman in May.

Compounding the Super Bowl star's defense, according to a document provided by the woman's attorney, is the fact his car insurance lapsed three days before the crash. A letter from Allstate says Burress neglected to pay his premiums.

Burress' attorney, Adam Swickle, declined comment.

Burress is still serving a team suspension for shooting himself Nov. 29 in a nightclub with an illegally carried handgun.

QuoteAuthorities seized a small cache of weapons and ammunition from the New Jersey home of New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, multiple New York media outlets reported Wednesday, possibly setting up the embattled player for more legal trouble.

The New York Post, citing anonymous law enforcement sources, said a 9-mm handgun, a rifle and ammunition for three other guns -- a .380, a .45 and a .40, the same caliber of gun Burress accidentally shot himself with -- were seized during the execution of a search warrant at Burress' home in Totowa.
...
Also found in the search -- but not seized, since it was unconnected to any criminal allegations -- was a suitcase full of money.
...
Burress was also sued last week in Florida's Broward County Circuit Court for rear-ending a woman in May while driving his nearly $140,000 Mercedes-Benz without insurance.

Quote from: QB Eagles on December 24, 2008, 09:31:16 AM
Uh oh! (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3791174)

QuoteAuthorities seized a small cache of weapons and ammunition from the New Jersey home of New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, multiple New York media outlets reported Wednesday, possibly setting up the embattled player for more legal trouble.

The New York Post, citing anonymous law enforcement sources, said a 9-mm handgun, a rifle and ammunition for three other guns -- a .380, a .45 and a .40, the same caliber of gun Burress accidentally shot himself with -- were seized during the execution of a search warrant at Burress' home in Totowa.
...
Also found in the search -- but not seized, since it was unconnected to any criminal allegations -- was a suitcase full of money.
...
Burress was also sued last week in Florida's Broward County Circuit Court for rear-ending a woman in May while driving his nearly $140,000 Mercedes-Benz without insurance.

QuoteQuestion about Brian Dawkins
mjvm52106 : 11:10 am
I have watched him play for his entire career and though I can't remember when he started wearing the oversized chinstrap with the extra padding, I can say that I believe the NFL should look into the reasons behind wearing it if it should be banned.

Ok, before getting all nasty hear me out.

If that chinstrap and the extra padding is not there because of an old injury (broken jaw, concussions) then you have to wonder why he wears it other than it allows he to go more helmet to helmet than a normal chin strap would. Dawkins is known as a fierce hitter but over the last 5 years his hits to the head (even as a player is going to the ground), have increased dramatically. Right now he has exceeded Rodney Harrison as the cheap shot artist of the NFL and the NFL's most dirtiest player.

That chinstrap is padded heavily allowing for more helmet to helmet contact for Dawkins while keeping the face mask, chin and overall head of his protected far more than the players he is hitting. Would he be so daring if he didn't have that extra piece of padding and protection?

QuoteJim "Juice" Johnson
Thomas : 12:24 pm
Hey, I respect this guy for what he's been able to accomplish in the NFL. Same for Buddy Ryan. But does this guy personally stir steroids into his players cereal, or does someone else do it? As far back as I can remember (and this really goes for DAL and PHI) - they have always featured "steroid freaks" on their teams - especially defensively. Or could it be more that the Eagles look for self-made steroid users as part of their employment strategy? Regardless, the use of performance-enhancing drugs looks to be almost a pre-requisite to playing over there.

Lets look at the current defensive lineup. Any suspicious physiques?

I'm going to start with Trent Cole
The guy was 6'2 236 when he was drafted in '05. I remember the undersized LB/DE tweener talk. Now, he's listed at 270 lbs. at NFL.com.

Don't have to go very far for the next prospect: His linemate, DT Brodrick Bunkley. Remember this legendary ball of muscle at the Combine? The guy looked like Appollo Creed with his shirt off. Benched 44 reps at the Combine and ran 5.0 flat.

And then you've got the "Juice Brigade" of other puffy physiques, such as Brian Dawkins, Sheldon Brown, Akeem Jordan, Omar Gaither, Juqua Parker and Chris Gocong. All of these guys just look funny, particularly in the upper body.

And this is on the heels of several high-profile free agent additions with similar physiques - Hugh Douglas, Jeremiah Trotter, Jevon Kearse, Takeo Spikes, etc. And remember SS Michael Lewis? Not that good, but a physical monstrosity.

Anyone else notice this? Is so, do you care? Does it make you hate the Eagles even more? I'm under no illusions that there aren't "users" on the Giants, too, but through the years, these suspicious physiques aren't as apparent for the boys in blue, IMO.
(I thought Wilson, Mitchell and Shockey were 3, and all were shown the door.)

QuoteWho is your least favorite current Eagles player???
bxgiants4 : 10:54 am
Lots of choices

-McFagg and his pathetic dancing?
-Dawkins and his dirty, helmet leading hits?
-Akers the low life kicker who likes to fight and run away?
-John Runyan who holds on every play?
-Asante Samuel who rolls around the turf like he got shot then comes back and picks off a pass?

I vote Dawkins

Quote from: General_Failure on January 05, 2009, 01:20:37 PM
They've all lost focus. They should hate Westbrook more than anyone.

QuoteJerry Reese: Door open for Plaxico Burress to return to Giants
BY Ralph Vacchiano
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER

Sunday, January 11th 2009, 10:30 PM

Giants GM Jerry Reese admitted Sunday that the Giants were a different team without Plaxico Burress. He also said that Burress "absolutely" could return to the Giants next season.

What he didn't say was what has to happen for Burress to return. But the troubled receiver is still under contract with the Giants and Reese told the Daily News a few weeks ago that he plans to meet with Burress in the near future. Reese has never ruled out bringing Burress back.

And Sunday, he made it clear the Giants could've used him.

"Obviously it's hard to replace that," the GM said. "The guy has a presence out there and when you lose that, teams play you differently. Your margin of error is way less when you don't have a guy with that kind of presence out there. Your margin for errors goes way down so you have to capitalize on every opportunity you have."

The Giants didn't do that in their 23-11 loss to the Eagles. They managed just 169 passing yards, but other than a 34-yard pass to Domenik Hixon didn't get much from their receivers.

And since Burress' four-game, season-ending suspension began, the Giants have lost four of five. Eli Manning only completed 54% of his passes (74-for-137) for 783 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions in those five games.

"Obviously the guy has a presence when he's on the field," Reese said. "But do (the Eagles) have a Plax out there? I don't think so. They have good receivers and we have good receivers. They made the plays we didn't."

SPAGS CHASE: Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is now free to be interviewed and possibly hired by any NFL team that's interested. He has been interviewed by the Jets, Lions, Broncos and Browns. According to a report, the Lions would like to bring Spagnuolo in for a second interview this week. Last night, ESPN reported that Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels had reached an agreement to coach the Broncos.

TOOMER FAREWELL? In what could be his final game as a Giant, Amani Toomer caught just two passes for 26 yards, and none until midway through the fourth quarter. Toomer, who can be an unrestricted free agent in March, did not speak to the media after the game.

NOT SO SNEAKY: Manning may have plunged into the wrong gap on his fourth-and-inches failed quarterback sneak with 12:39 left in the fourth quarter, but the guys who have led the Giants' power rushing attack all season couldn't believe they couldn't help him get one yard.

"There's no excuse for that," said center Shaun O'Hara. "The quarterback sneak is as elementary as it gets. To not be able to get a few inches on fourth down is inexcusable." ... This was the first game in NFL history that ended with a score of 23-11.

Quote from: Diomedes on January 12, 2009, 09:57:29 AM
How could he return?  Won't he be in prison?

Quote from: FastFreddie on January 12, 2009, 10:04:14 AM

Quote from: Diomedes on January 12, 2009, 09:57:29 AM
How could he return?  Won't he be in prison?

His offense was likely not heinous enough for him to go to jail.  He'll buy his way out of it.

Quote from: Diomedes on January 12, 2009, 11:11:08 AM

Quote from: FastFreddie on January 12, 2009, 10:04:14 AM

Quote from: Diomedes on January 12, 2009, 09:57:29 AM
How could he return?  Won't he be in prison?

His offense was likely not heinous enough for him to go to jail.  He'll buy his way out of it.

NY has mandatory prison for gun violations, don't they?

QuoteJanuary 13, 2009
Giants Pack, Leaving a Load of Issues
By JOE LAPOINTE

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — As Giants players loaded bags with their locker contents Monday, one stall that stayed cluttered belonged, oddly enough, to Plaxico Burress, whose season ended long before the team was eliminated from the N.F.L. playoffs.

Burress's space, which is situated next to quarterback Eli Manning's, was still filled with warm-up clothes, a dozen pairs of shoes, gloves, pictures of his family and various green-and-white mementos from Michigan State, where he played in college.

A prayer fastened on an inside wall of the locker ended with the words, "I'm thanking you because Father, you haven't given up on me." On what felt like the last day of school, Burress, the Giants' truant student, was not there in body but was still on everyone's mind.

Burress might have made a difference in the Giants' 23-11 loss Sunday to Philadelphia, which sent the Eagles to the National Football Conference championship game at Arizona this Sunday. The winner of that game will play Pittsburgh or Baltimore in the Super Bowl.

Or, perhaps Burress would not have helped. He already had a hamstring injury when he accidentally shot himself on Nov. 29. Hamstrings sometimes need time to heal. His health, his legal affairs and his roster status will occupy much of the off-season.

Jerry Reese, the team's general manager, said Burress "has certain things in his personal life he needs to get cleaned up." When asked if the Giants would accept him back, Reese said, "Never say never."

Burress has been in physical rehabilitation for his wound, Reese said. He compared Burress to Spider-Man for his size and pass-catching skills. "I want to see him be O.K. as a person, turn over a new leaf in his life, take care of himself first," Reese said.

Other issues facing the Giants, who failed to successfully defend their Super Bowl title, include the free agency of their two top running backs, Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward, as well as safety James Butler and Amani Toomer, the veteran receiver.

Steve Spagnuolo, the defensive coordinator, is a candidate to coach the Jets, the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams. The Giants have two kickers, John Carney and Lawrence Tynes, for one role. "There's always changes," Reese said.

Jacobs said again Monday that he hoped to return to the Giants, his team since his rookie year of 2005, but that it was a matter of money. "Change with us is going to come down to presidents," Jacobs said, referring to the images on currency. "Set ourselves up after this violent sport is over."

Jacobs played the last few games with a sore left knee. He said he did not expect to have surgery. Justin Tuck, a defensive end, played with various injuries to his right leg. Tuck and Coach Tom Coughlin said no surgery was expected, but they did not sound certain.

Tuck said, "At this point, no," and Coughlin said, "I don't think so." But Coughlin added: "It takes time. It's going to need to be rested." He also said that he told players that if they needed surgery, they should have it done right away.

Tuck said he was planning to go to the Pro Bowl, which will be played Feb. 8 in Hawaii. He wore a blue varsity-style jacket with an old-school Giants logo of a player passing a ball above the old Yankee Stadium, before it was remodeled.

Sack totals dropped drastically in the late season for Tuck and his teammates on the defensive line. "Pretty banged up," Tuck said of their injuries.

Most players were available to reporters Monday. But noticeable in his absence for a second day was Antonio Pierce.

Pierce is the middle linebacker and a captain, a key spokesman. But his performance sagged noticeably after he was with Burress in a Manhattan nightclub when Burress wounded himself in the thigh.

Pierce was at the team meeting Monday, and Coughlin said they spoke. "He's sorrowful, disappointed, probably a little bit discouraged," Coughlin said. "How many times are you the No. 1 seed? I'm sure he's reflecting on that today."

Pierce said often in recent weeks that he was tired. He is 30 and has played eight seasons. It is not out of the question that the Giants would use free agency, trades or the draft to seek out another middle linebacker.

They also may seek receivers. Burress has been charged with two felonies, and Reese said it would not be smart to put "all your eggs in that basket." The N.F.L. Players Association has filed a grievance against the Giants seeking to recover Burress's pay.

Burress has four years remaining on a five-year, $35 million contract signed hours before the season's first game. Toomer, Steve Smith, Domenik Hixon and other receivers were unable to replace the connection that Burress had with Manning.

Manning said Burress had not returned his messages. But David Tyree, an injured receiver who missed the season after last winter's Super Bowl heroics, said he has been in contact with Burress recently.

"The cloak of invincibility has now passed," Tyree said, seemingly speaking of Burress and the team in general. Tyree is religious and frequently speaks of it, including his own transformation from a wayward lifestyle.

"People want to see you pay for the mistakes you make," Tyree said of Burress. "Are you going to be the one to tear him down or to build him up?"

Manning, who was unshaven and looked tired Monday, passed poorly Sunday. Of Burress, he said, "Hopefully, you learn from your mistakes." Of himself against the Eagles, he said: "I didn't play my best. I definitely could have played better."

Coughlin, who avoided questions about Burress, said of the team and the end of the season: "It's not a good day. It's not a happy day. It's a long day. It's a tough day. Maybe it hurts more than it ever has hurt."

The Giants' locker room is also their daily clubhouse beginning in late August, and it bears their personal touches. On the cinderblock wall next to Zak DeOssie's locker is something called the "High-Motor White Guy Hall of Fame." As of Monday, those pictures remained, including a black-and-white photo of Coughlin as a Syracuse receiver in the 1960s.

Next to Ward's locker was a list of "shower pill" players, those who leave without taking showers after workouts. "That stays," Ward said.

On the other side of the room, on the floor next to Kareem McKenzie's corner locker, was the teddy bear that McKenzie decorated with a leg bandage and more recently with little shoulder pads.

McKenzie was asked where the bear would hibernate. "He stays here all winter," he said. "He's been here three years now. I come in and check on him every once in a while."

Quote from: FastFreddie on January 13, 2009, 10:02:02 AM
Not necessarily.  Spagnuolo isn't nearly as "hot" a candidate as he was last year.

QuotePlaxico Burress' career as a Giant began just as it likely ended - with bullets flying.

Cops in 2005 seized a pickup truck a car dealer had lent to Burress, after one of its impatient occupants fired shots out a window while stuck behind a garbage truck, The Post has learned.

CHANGE ON MENU AFTER PLAYOFF FIZZLE

The shooting came just 13 hours before the star receiver played his first home preseason game with the team.

The driver of the 2004 Chevy Avalanche - described by a cop witness as a "really tall black guy, fast" - fled on foot with a passenger when a passing police car rolled up, said a source familiar with the Aug. 20, 2005, incident in The Bronx.

"We always had a sneaking suspicion that it might be him," said a source, referring to the speedy, 6-foot-6 Burress, who in November was busted on an illegal-gun charge after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Manhattan nightclub.

Quote"We are sort of related," Ford insists. "We share New Jersey, a slow cousin we both have to look out for."

QuoteDECATUR, Ala. -- New York Giants receiver Taye Biddle is recovering from gunshot wounds to his hand and leg after being shot while visiting family in his hometown.

Decatur police said in a statement Thursday that Biddle was shot outside a residence and was treated and released from a hospital. Police said there was no evidence Biddle caused or provoked the shooting.

"He had surgery on his hand today," Biddle's friend, Bruce Jones, told The Decatur Daily Thursday. "He told me his leg is OK, and he ought to be fine."

The 25-year-old Biddle grew up in Decatur and played college football at the University of Mississippi.

Police have not made any arrests in the case.

Biddle was promoted from the Giants' practice squad after receiver Plaxico Burress was suspended for a game in September.


Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

Quote from: Eagaholic on February 09, 2009, 08:00:49 PMalert readers can glean a hint of this from the link

Quote

Bernard, Boley Set To Visit Giants
Friday, February 27, 2009
Posted By RealScouts 10:13 AM
The New York Giants are busy trying to add free-agent help to their defense. According to the Newark Star-Ledger, the team is entertaining both tackle Rocky Bernard (Seahawks) and outside linebacker Michael Boley (Falcons) on Friday.

The Giants were thought to be players for former Raven Bart Scott, but he is set to sign with the crosstown New York Jets. The team couldn't quite fill the hole left by Kawika Mitchell's departure last season.

With starting defensive tackles Barry Cofield and Fred Robbins both coming off knee surgery, Bernard has been targeted as a depth player and contributor on the inside pass rush.

--Vinnie Iyer

Quote from: BigEd76 on February 28, 2009, 12:07:21 AM
Boley to the Giants....5/$25M

Quote from: FastFreddie on March 23, 2009, 11:46:37 AM
I want Edwards playing for the Eagles 16 times a year.

Quote from: Die-Hard on March 23, 2009, 01:03:29 PM
To be honest, I think Braylon is too. Minus the drops (which is a HUGE problem), he is an elite WR and IMO on Anquan's level.

Quote from: FastFreddie on March 23, 2009, 01:10:52 PM
Boldin is pretty much the polar opposite to DeSean Jackson, which is why he'd be a good fit.  Also, I think he's going to be more consistent and generally has a lower risk of missing time due to injury.

So, I'm on the record.  I'd give up a first round pick for Boldin but would question doing so for Edwards.

Quote from: Tomahawk on March 23, 2009, 03:04:17 PM
abherrtion

Quote from: FastFreddie on March 23, 2009, 01:10:52 PM
Boldin is pretty much the polar opposite to DeSean Jackson, which is why he'd be a good fit.  Also, I think he's going to be more consistent and generally has a lower risk of missing time due to injury.

So, I'm on the record.  I'd give up a first round pick for Boldin but would question doing so for Edwards.

Quote from: FastFreddie on March 27, 2009, 05:32:32 PM
hate the game.

QuoteAfter that, league sources say, the Giants front office and coach Tom Coughlin want to meet with Burress to determine his level of remorse and commitment to returning as a productive and responsible member of the team.

Quote from: Rome on April 03, 2009, 05:59:44 PM
I would love to have Burress on the Eagles.  And no I'm not joking.

GET.

Quote from: Magical_Retard on April 03, 2009, 07:30:16 PM
So I am assuming, pretty safely, the following will happen:

Giants go ahead with a trade for Braylon Edwards. Eagles claim they tried but it takes two to tango. The Eagles do not go for Burress because he is too much of a risk and they like what they have. Besides they are waiting for Boldin. The Cardinals do not trade Boldin. Eagles claim they tried once again in the offseason, but no one wanted to give them a #1 WR. Burress signs with Dallas.

Quote from: Magical_Retard on April 03, 2009, 07:30:16 PM
So I am assuming, pretty safely, the following will happen:

Giants go ahead with a trade for Braylon Edwards. Eagles claim they tried but it takes two to tango. The Eagles do not go for Burress because he is too much of a risk and they like what they have. Besides they are waiting for Boldin. The Cardinals do not trade Boldin. Eagles claim they tried once again in the offseason, but no one wanted to give them a #1 WR. Burress signs with Dallas.

Quote from: General_Failure on April 03, 2009, 08:19:12 PM
Except the part where the Cardinals trade Boldin to Chicago for a 2nd round pick this year and next.

Quote from: Rome on April 04, 2009, 08:09:11 AM
I don't disagree with that entirely, Dio, but Dallas has five Super Bowl wins and the Giants have three, and I think one of the reasons they've won so much is precisely because they'll occasionally have supremely talented iceholes on their teams. 

I know I'm in the minority here and that's fine.  I've just had my fill of the Kevin Curtis's and Jason Avant's of the world.

Quote from: Diomedes on April 04, 2009, 08:11:36 AM
The thing is, the choice isn't between TO or Plaxico and Pinkston or Curtis.  There are Boldins and Andre Johhnsons and the like out there too.  Give us one of those, please.

Quote from: Rome on April 04, 2009, 08:29:22 AM

Quote from: Diomedes on April 04, 2009, 08:11:36 AM
The thing is, the choice isn't between TO or Plaxico and Pinkston or Curtis.  There are Boldins and Andre Johhnsons and the like out there too.  Give us one of those, please.

Burress is free, though.  All they have to do is write him a check and he's an Eagle.

Quote from: EagleFeva on April 04, 2009, 10:33:44 AM
That's deep

Quote from: QB Eagles on April 04, 2009, 09:22:07 AM

Quote from: Rome on April 04, 2009, 08:29:22 AM

Quote from: Diomedes on April 04, 2009, 08:11:36 AM
The thing is, the choice isn't between TO or Plaxico and Pinkston or Curtis.  There are Boldins and Andre Johhnsons and the like out there too.  Give us one of those, please.

Burress is free, though.  All they have to do is write him a check and he's an Eagle.

It's still up to the courts to determine how free he is.

QuoteBurress, who faces a 3½-year prison sentence on the gun charge, replied to the each of the officer's questions and commands with an "[expletive] you" during the stop, the newspaper reported, citing police.

Broward County Deputy Sheriff Donald Harris pulled Burress over around 10:30 a.m. on March 18 for speeding on Interstate-95 near Fort Lauderdale, the Post reported. Harris opened the door of Burress' black 2008 Toyota Sequoia when the officer couldn't see inside the player's SUV.

"[Expletive] you," Burress said, according to the Post. "You can't open my [expletive] door."

Burress, who the police report said was driving like "he was going to kill somebody," was issued a $150 speeding citation, his fifth traffic ticket in Florida in the past month, the report said.

Quote from: rjs246 on April 06, 2009, 11:01:27 AM
Burress is an anti-social jackass. Oh, and a responsible driver. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4045389)

QuoteBurress, who faces a 3½-year prison sentence on the gun charge, replied to the each of the officer's questions and commands with an "[expletive] you" during the stop, the newspaper reported, citing police.

Broward County Deputy Sheriff Donald Harris pulled Burress over around 10:30 a.m. on March 18 for speeding on Interstate-95 near Fort Lauderdale, the Post reported. Harris opened the door of Burress' black 2008 Toyota Sequoia when the officer couldn't see inside the player's SUV.

"[Expletive] you," Burress said, according to the Post. "You can't open my [expletive] door."

Burress, who the police report said was driving like "he was going to kill somebody," was issued a $150 speeding citation, his fifth traffic ticket in Florida in the past month, the report said.

QuoteTension Between Burress, Brafman
Posted by Mike Florio on April 8, 2009, 10:56 a.m.

Free-agent receiver Plaxico Burress and his criminal defense lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, currently aren't seeing eye to eye regarding the reluctance of Burress to accept the various plea deals that Brafman has negotiated.

In fact, we're told that Burress has rejected as many as three offers from prosecutors.  Each one would have involved jail time — with Burress released by the start of training camp.

But Burress continues to decline any offer that requires him to go to prison.

And so the alternative is to stand trial, and to risk a mandatory sentence of 3.5 years if a jury finds that the scar in his leg from a bullet constitutes evidence that he was carrying a loaded an unlicensed gun.

Meanwhile, some league insiders are convinced that no team will be genuinely interested in signing Burress unless and until he gets the legal situation resolved.

Keep an eye on this one.  And don't be surprised if the lawyer eventually fires his client. 

Quote
The NY Daily News reports that trade talks between the Browns and Giants involving Braylon Edwards are "all but dead."
New York has reportedly shifted its focus to drafting a WR after the Browns refused to drop their asking price of a first-rounder and Mathias Kiwanuka. The Daily News says it will take "a dramatic change of heart" by Giants GM Jerry Reese for a last-minute trade. If Edwards stays a Brown, the odds of Cleveland using the No. 5 pick on Michael Crabtree significantly reduce.

Quote from: Eagaholic on April 23, 2009, 04:43:13 AM

Quote
The NY Daily News reports that trade talks between the Browns and Giants involving Braylon Edwards are "all but dead."
New York has reportedly shifted its focus to drafting a WR after the Browns refused to drop their asking price of a first-rounder and Mathias Kiwanuka. The Daily News says it will take "a dramatic change of heart" by Giants GM Jerry Reese for a last-minute trade. If Edwards stays a Brown, the odds of Cleveland using the No. 5 pick on Michael Crabtree significantly reduce.

Kiwi and a first. lol

QuoteAntonio Pierce out indefinitely
Posted by Michael David Smith on November 20, 2009 8:51 PM ET
The New York Giants are on a four-game losing streak, and now they've been dealt another blow.

Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck this afternoon and is out indefinitely, the team announced today.

"I'm shocked with what I heard from the doctors this afternoon," Pierce said in a statement, via Pat Hanlon on Twitter. " had no idea what happened a few weeks ago could keep me off the field."

Pierce has started all nine games for the Giants this year

QuoteTen days after the Giants surprisingly announced Pierce was out indefinitely with a bulging disk in his neck, the team placed him on injured reserve Monday.

As Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger points out, this could potentially spell the end of Pierce's time with the Giants.  Chase Blackburn will start in his place the rest of the year.

Quote from: BlueHeart on January 12, 2010, 11:45:34 PM
Ya just can't have a bad time in Vegas.  :yay

Quote from: BlueHeart on January 12, 2010, 11:45:34 PMVegas... sweet. Ya just can't have a bad time in Vegas.  :yay

QuoteOsi says he'll quit if he's not a starter
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on February 3, 2010 5:12 PM ET
Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora was benched late in the 2009 season, and says he won't stand for that treatment again.

"I'm not going to be a backup player, I can promise you that," Umenyiora said on WFAN Wednesday. "I'll stop playing football before I do that ever again. . . .  So for me it's not something that I'm going to do. If I'm asked to come back there and do that then I'll just stop playing football."

Quote from: Die-Hard on February 11, 2010, 02:47:00 PM
Injury-free, he is was better than all Eagles LB's not named Bradley. Just sayin..

Quote from: Die-Hard on February 12, 2010, 08:28:20 AM
No. Look what I said - Injury-free. If you think all things equal that Gocong, Spoon, Gaither, Mays or White are even close to the player Pierce is WHEN HEALTHY, youre out of your farging mind.

Quote from: SD on April 07, 2010, 10:00:08 AM
He clearly made the right choice

Quote from: FastFreddie on April 07, 2010, 09:44:21 AM
Tiki Barber cheats on and leaves wife, pregnant with twins (http://newyorkpost.com/p/news/local/timing_tiki_plays_field_TMZxMDNXxvBbNgVBToZL8O)

Quote from: SD on April 07, 2010, 10:00:08 AM
He clearly made the right choice

Quote from: ice grillin you on April 07, 2010, 03:13:53 PM
yeah this belongs in the giants dont suck thread

Quote from: rjs246 on April 07, 2010, 04:47:56 PM
Or how about you don't get your wife pregnant when you aren't happy in the marriage. Do you think everything was peachy when she got pregnant and in the few months since then he's decided to start cheating? Please. Don't knock up bitches that you don't want to attached to for a long long time.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 07, 2010, 09:20:27 PM
sd seems to have turned into me during his recent sabbatical.  i like it. 

Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on April 22, 2010, 11:33:00 PM
They were killing the Giants pick on NFL radio.  I was kind of surprised, they were saying that he is too raw for the Giants to take a team that has needs right now.  I like his athleticism but he is very raw. 

Quote from: rjs246 on May 06, 2010, 10:51:28 AM
Don't smoke crack. (http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/06/nfl-star-lawrence-taylor-arrested-in-rape-investigation/?hpt=T3)

Quote'Broke' Tiki Barber Can't Afford Divorce Settlement After Alleged Affair With NBC Intern

Published June 23, 2010

Troubled former New York Giants superstar Tiki Barber claims he is broke and unable to pay the divorce settlement demanded by the mother of his four children after he was axed from NBC's "Today" show, the New York Post reported Wednesday.

Barber -- who ditched his wife of 11 years, Ginny, for 23-year-old blond former NBC intern Traci Lynn Johnson -- claims his career is in tatters and that he has taken a huge financial hit since his estimated $300,000 NBC contract ended.

Barber has not been on the air in many months -- but sources said his contract was only formally terminated in May.

Network insiders said "Today" show bosses secretly ended their deal with Barber due to a hidden "morality clause" which specified that stars must not be involved in public scandals.

The Post revealed in April how Barber dumped then-eight-months-pregnant wife Ginny for the former intern. Ginny, who also has sons A.J., 7, and Chason, 6, with Barber, gave birth to twin girls last month.

QuoteTeam Tiki: Ex a blood$ucker

Last Updated: 9:58 AM, June 23, 2010

Posted: 12:27 AM, June 23, 2010

Tiki Barber's buddies are blasting claims that the ex-Giants superstar is too broke to pay a divorce settlement demanded by the mother of his four young kids -- saying Ginny Barber is trying to bleed him dry while herself squandering cash.

And a close Barber friend said Ginny's camp has been obsessed with smearing Tiki since he left her for a young blond while the wife was pregnant with twins -- while Tiki has focused on getting shared custody of the kids.

"Ginny wants $150,000 per month from him in alimony'' and child support that outraged pal fumed to The Post's Dan Mangan. "In due time, if Tiki was dumb enough to give her that amount, he would be broke."
Former NFL football player Tiki Barber
UPI
Former NFL football player Tiki Barber

"P.S.: She's hired a baby nurse to take care of the kids for $60,000," the friend said. "And Ginny's legal bill is approximately $75,000 per month to Nancy Chemtob," her lawyer, said the friend.

Another well-place source confirmed those jaw-dropping dollar amounts.

The buddy confirmed that Tiki, who had been working as a NBC's "Today Show" correspondent, has "parted ways with NBC" on the heels of the scandal. That job paid him an estimated $300,000 annually.

Ginny's rep said the claim of a $150,000- per-month alimony demand "is categorically untrue. That number is completely and utterly ridiculous." The rep added, "She does not even have a nanny.''

The rep also denied the amount purportedly paid Chemtob by Ginny.

The Post exclusively revealed in April how Barber dumped his wife of 11 years for 23-year-old former NBC intern Traci Lynn Johnson.

Now he and Ginny -- who delivered twin girls last month -- have struggled in divorce court to reach a settlement. Some sources said Tiki is trying to "low-ball her" and has cried poverty because of the loss of his "Today" gig.

In response, Tiki's agent Mark Lepselter said, "It's very sad, and it would be better if they settled this as amicably as possible."

Quote from: BigEd76 on June 25, 2010, 12:19:49 PM
Chad Jones was in a serious car crash this morning (http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp%2012709476)

QuoteSource: Doctors trying to save Chad Jones' leg
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on June 25, 2010 12:36 PM ET
The news regarding Giants safety Chad Jones following his scary car accident on Friday continues to get more sobering.

Per a league source, PFT has learned that doctors are currently working to save Jones' leg.  It was previously reported that Jones fractured his left leg, with arteries and nerves exposed.

Jones remains in critical condition.  We're sure you will all join us in continuing to wish the best for him and his family. 

Quote from: hbionic on July 08, 2010, 03:10:57 PM
Damn shame about Chad Jones...any update?

Quote from: Die-Hard on July 08, 2010, 03:25:00 PM
Im farging tired of every g'damn ex-Giant or Cowboy getting a TV gig after their careers are done..

Aikman, Emmit, Irvin, Moose, Jimmy J, Strahan, Pierce..farg them all.

Quote from: rjs246 on July 08, 2010, 03:30:35 PMI can't wait until Donovan becomes the color guy on Sundays. It's gonna be super.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on July 08, 2010, 07:55:43 PM
farg Antonio Pierce....he's another jerk who wanted nothing to do with the media when he was a player, and now he's crawling up ESPN's ass for a job.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on July 08, 2010, 07:55:43 PM
farg Antonio Pierce....he's another jerk who wanted nothing to do with the media

QuoteThe transaction was made with the intention of placing Jones on the reserve/non-football injury list once he clears waivers. 

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 16, 2010, 10:02:35 PM
Call Ambalamps

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 16, 2010, 10:51:13 PM
Jacobs was the clown who is responsible for that fool getting his melon cracked.

He was too close to him and partially knocked it off. Then Calvin Pace finished it off and Jim Leonhard's the one who cut him.

Nice sequence.

QuoteRoster move to close camp...#NYG have signed former Eagle and 3-time Pro Bowl OL Shawn Andrews...team waived OL Cliff Louis to make room.

QuoteJason Pierre-Paul can't break contain with Byron Leftwich. The lumbering Leftwich eluded Pierre-Paul in the open field, and there's no excuse for that.

Quote from: FastFreddie on August 24, 2010, 09:16:26 AM
Spencer has always had the rep as a hard worker and technique guy, kind of like Graham.  JPP is a "raw" talent and that's about it.

But I am not going to get sucked in like Zanshin did yesterday.

Quote from: rjs246 on August 24, 2010, 09:21:51 AM
JPP is going to suck seriously shtein-caked donkey dicks. He's awful. Completely awful. And sucks.

Quote from: Die-Hard on August 26, 2010, 11:59:41 PMI thought the concourse was kinda drab, but the tables that I put my beer on were just fantastic...till I kicked one.

QuoteShawn Andrews: Giants "more of a family atmosphere"
Posted by Michael David Smith on August 29, 2010 2:49 PM ET
Last year Shawn Andrews was on the same roster in Philadelphia as his brother, Stacy. But it's this year with the Giants that Andrew says feels like being part of a family.

Andrews played his first game in a Giants uniform Saturday night against the Ravens, and he told Mike Garafolo of the Star-Ledger afterward that he felt like he was in the right place.

"It just felt good to run back out, even though I'm at my new home with the G-Men," Andrews said. "I have to say it feels much more of a family atmosphere than what I'm used to in the past. Just starting with that in the locker room and then running out there, it's an unbelievable feeling."

Andrews had played his entire career with the Eagles before signing with the Giants this month, and he suggested that he's more comfortable with his new team than he ever was in Philadelphia.

"It just feels like home," Andrews said. "And I'm not just saying that to say the right thing. It really does. And I told the offensive line guys that. You can tell everybody is sincere and want to be here and work together. I can't say it's been like that my whole career."

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 29, 2010, 03:40:45 PM
lol

For a team with interior OL issues they cut bait way too soon

Quote from: Tomahawk on August 29, 2010, 04:11:33 PM
I will. Some players need a change of scenery to play to their ability. Andrews wasn't going to do anything in Philly

Quote from: Tomahawk on August 29, 2010, 04:11:33 PM
I will. Some players need a change of scenery to play to their ability. Andrews wasn't going to do anything in Philly

Quote from: ice grillin you on August 30, 2010, 07:49:46 AM
yeah eagle roster sports are so precious with all that talent they are trying to fit on the 53 man roster....theres definitely no room for a potential pro bowler

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 30, 2010, 10:23:42 AM
I believe I defended him too. Bottom line is they should have kept him.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 30, 2010, 10:23:42 AM
I believe I defended him too. Bottom line is they should have kept him.

Quote from: FastFreddie on August 30, 2010, 10:33:02 AM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 30, 2010, 10:23:42 AM
I believe I defended him too. Bottom line is they should have kept him.

Shut up your face hole. (http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20100830_Andrews_a_Giant_fraud.html)

They'd still have Trotter if you were in charge.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 30, 2010, 11:20:57 AM
What I meant to say as not only would they keep him, he'd be a player/coach!

As far as Andrews goes, it's not like they're bursting at the seams with talent, as ivy pointed out, so what's the harm in keeping him? Just had to have Greg isdander and zipp Duncan on the roster, right?.

Quote from: Die-Hard on August 30, 2010, 12:15:44 PM
all this shawn andrews talk really makes me want to get my michael phelps on.

Quote from: Die-Hard on August 30, 2010, 12:15:44 PM
all this shawn andrews talk really makes me want to get my michael phelps on.

Quote from: Die-Hard on August 30, 2010, 12:15:44 PM
all this shawn andrews talk really makes me want to get my michael phelps on.

Quote from: Diomedes on August 30, 2010, 05:17:46 PM
Chance that Andrews was going to make a comeback for the Eagles:  zero.

Go ahead, argue otherwise.

Quote from: ice grillin you on August 30, 2010, 05:24:14 PMto say he was never going to play for the eagles again is as speculative as it gets and really has no facts to back it up

what you can argue is that he will never stay healthy and thus wasnt worth keeping

Quote from: General_Failure on August 30, 2010, 05:20:45 PM
Players the Eagles should have kept:

Shawn Andrews
Donovan McNabb
Michael Westbrook
Jeremiah Trotter
Brian Dawkins
Koy Detmer
Jerome Brown
Mike Ditka

Quote"When I came out to LA after my back issue, I had to look coach Reid in the eye and tell him I owe him," Andrews said. "It's bigger than football with me right now. If nothing else, I just wish that I could get just one more season just so I can pay coach Reid and just prove to the fans that I still have it, I still want to be a part of this organization. And for coach Reid sticking by me with my situation in 2008, and I definitely owe the city of Philadelphia so hopefully lord willing, I can get back to 100 percent and get to mashing people again."

Quote from: QB Eagles on August 30, 2010, 06:08:23 PM
phreak, you, myself, wingspan, and munson (what a horrible collection) are all on record as saying it was a mistake to cut mcdougle in '08. pretty sure phreak still thinks it was a mistake.

Quote from: QB Eagles on August 30, 2010, 06:08:23 PM
phreak, you, myself, wingspan, and munson (what a horrible collection) are all on record as saying it was a mistake to cut mcdougle in '08. pretty sure phreak still thinks it was a mistake.

Quote from: General_Failure on August 30, 2010, 05:20:45 PM
Players the Eagles should have kept:

Shawn Andrews
Donovan McNabb
Michael Westbrook
Jeremiah Trotter
Brian Dawkins
Koy Detmer
Jerome Brown
Mike Ditka