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Giants | Odell Beckham Jr. not practicing Fri Jul 25, 01:56 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) is not participating in practice Friday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: It's been this way all week. Our own Andrew Garda is at camp and says that Beckham was catching some balls from a machine and an assistant, so that's a good sign. But he also reports that coach Tom Coughlin already seems to be frustrated with the constant hamstring issues which have plagued Beckham since OTAs. If he can't get on the field, he won't be a factor in this offense. Right now, Victor Cruz is in the slot, with Rueben Randle and Jerrel Jernigan on the outside (Jernigan on three-wide sets only). This could be a productive fantasy offense but it won't matter for Beckham if he doesn't get healthy. |
Giants | Jon Beason aiming for preseason opener Fri Jul 25, 12:16 PM
New York Giants LB Jon Beason (foot) is hopeful he can play in the preseason opener. He's running in water as part of his rehab.
| Footballguys view: Our own Andrew Garda has been attending camp and reports that Beason feels very good and while he knows he's not 100%, feels that he will be soon and knows that the team is making sure he stays on the path and doesn't overdo it. Beason also mentioned that he feels like he is getting a lot out of the film work , especially with Jameel McClain. Beason being out has moved McClain to the MLB position and rookie Devon Kennard to the SAM spot. Kennard will likely move out when Beason is healthy (McClain will shift to the SAM) but clearly he has caught the eye of the coaching staff. This could be a very productive group of linebackers. |
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Giants | Jason Pierre-Paul not worried about contract Fri Jul 25, 12:19 AM
New York Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul said he is not concerned about his contract status even though he is entering the final year of his deal. 'When I'm on the field, family matters and off-the-field issues, I'm not going to worry about it, it's all about my brothers and doing what I do best. When you go home, that's when you think about that stuff,' Pierre-Paul said.
Link to storyJason Pierre-Paul player page
Giants | Coach getting frustrated with Odell Beckham Jr. injury Thu Jul 24, 03:43 PM
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is getting frustrated with WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) not being on the practice field due to a hamstring injury. "We need to get the guy back out here and get him back on the field," Coughlin said.
| Footballguys view: The rookie does not want to draw the ire of Grandpa Coughlin. Beckham will work hard to get back on the field, but hamstring injuries are tricky. There's only so much the team can do. It sometimes takes a long time to get back from hamstring injuries. |
Giants | No reps for Odell Beckham Jr. Thu Jul 24, 03:32 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) did not take any reps in practice Thursday July 24, as he continues to rehab from a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: The team has to watch this situation closely. Hamstring injuries are known to linger if not treated properly. Beckham is a fantastic talent, and he could start on the outside opposite Victor Cruz this year. |
Giants | Brandon Mosley listed as starter Thu Jul 24, 01:28 PM
New York Giants OG Brandon Mosley is listed as the team's starting right guard on the first unofficial depth chart of training camp.
Link to story Giants | Rashad Jennings listed as starter Thu Jul 24, 01:26 PM
New York Giants RB Rashad Jennings is listed as the team's starting running back on the first unofficial depth chart of training camp.
| Footballguys view: We are all watching very closely to see if training camp and the preseason give clues to how the Giants will divvy up carries between Jennings, the freshly cleared David Wilson, and rookie fourth-round pick Andre Williams. Our Andrew Garda is covering Giants training camp and will convey his thoughts later this summer. |
Rashad Jennings player page
Giants | Larry Donnell listed as starter Thu Jul 24, 01:25 PM
New York Giants TE Larry Donnell is listed as the team's starting tight end on the first unofficial depth chart of training camp.
Link to storyLarry Donnell player page
Giants | Daniel Fells may have the edge Thu Jul 24, 09:34 AM
New York Giants TE Daniel Fells has received the first snap in 11-on-11 drills during the team's two days in training camp.
| Footballguys view: The Giants tight end situation is a mess, with no proven pass catchers in the bunch. This means more three-wide sets, which could make #12 overall pick Odell Beckham or 2013 late-season star Jerrel Jernigan candidates to see the field a lot this year. "JPP of tight ends" Adrien Robinson is the only name worth watching in this position battle, but the chances that this situation produces a fantasy relevant TE are very low. |
Daniel Fells player page
Kellen Davis player page
Adrien Robinson player page
Giants | Three get first-team reps at tight end Wed Jul 23, 05:15 PM
New York Giants TE Kellen Davis, TE Adrien Robinson and TE Daniel Fells all received first-team reps in practice Wednesday, July 23. All three rotated into the backfield and played some fullback.
| Footballguys view: No, no and no. Just say no when it comes to drafting a Giants tight end. Even in super deep dynasty leagues, we're no longer that thrilled by the likes of Robinson. |
Daniel Fells player page
Kellen Davis player page
Adrien Robinson player page
Giants | Odell Beckham Jr. dealing with hamstring injury Wed Jul 23, 04:22 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) tweaked a hamstring in practice Tuesday, July 23, according to general manager Jerry Reese.
| Footballguys view: The team will wisely be cautious with the talented rookie here. Beckham is clutch, and he will haul in the big catch when the team needs it the most. He's fearless when running routes over the middle, and Beckham has the speed to be dangerous after the catch. Beckham should eventually win the starting job opposite Victor Cruz. |
Giants | Will Beatty doing more than expected Wed Jul 23, 03:33 PM
New York Giants OT William Beatty (knee, leg) is doing more than expected in practice, according to head coach Tom Coughlin. Coughlin said he is encouraged by that news.
Link to story Giants | Jameel McClain practices Wed Jul 23, 03:29 PM
New York Giants LB Jameel McClain (foot) participated in the full practice Wednesday, July 23. McClain is sore, according to head coach Tom Coughlin.
| Footballguys view: McClain was carted off yesterday, but he's obviously okay now. Reports indicate that an odd fitting shoe caused the discomfort. So much for athletic footwear. |
Jameel McClain player page
Giants | John Jerry takes snaps at right guard Wed Jul 23, 03:10 PM
New York Giants OG John Jerry took snaps at right guard behind OT Brandon Mosley in practice Wednesday, July 23.
Link to story Giants | Daniel Fells working with starters Wed Jul 23, 02:33 PM
New York Giants TE Daniel Fells lined up with the starting offense during team drills Wednesday, July 23.
| Footballguys view: This just goes to show you how poor the Giants TE position is. Whether it's Fells, Adrien Robinson, Kellen Davis, Xavier Grimble or Larry Donnell there's very little fantasy value to be had. |
Daniel Fells player page
Giants | Odell Beckham on sidelines Wed Jul 23, 02:13 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) is not running routes with the rest of the wide receivers during the early portion of practice July 23.
| Footballguys view: This is not the way the rookie wanted to start training camp. However, we'd rather the team be cautious with his hamstring injury. Beckham has star potential, and he will compete with Rueben Randle to be the WR2 for the Giants opposite Victor Cruz. |
Giants | Trumaine McBride still limited Wed Jul 23, 12:12 PM
New York Giants CB Trumaine McBride (hip) continues to be limited to individual drills because of a hip injury.
Link to storyTrumaine McBride player page
Giants | Could use three-man rotation at RB Wed Jul 23, 08:18 AM
New York Giants RBs Rashad Jennings, David Wilson and Andre Williams could be used in a three-man rotation this season to keep Jennings fresh.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy owners need to keep an eye on this battle in camp. Jennings should be the lead back, and he's a fine runner and receiver out of the backfield. Wilson could be the team's change-of-pace back because of his speed and explosiveness. Williams could be the team's banger in short-yardage and goal line situations. |
Rashad Jennings player page
David Wilson player page
Andre Williams player page
Giants | Eli Manning's ankle looks fine Wed Jul 23, 12:13 AM
New York Giants QB Eli Manning (ankle) has shown no ill effects during camp from ankle surgery that sidelined him for earlier offseason activities.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Manning here. Manning is looking for a bounce-back season in 2014. Playing under new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo could help him do that. We like him as a low-end QB2 with upside for your fantasy team. |
Eli Manning player page
Giants | Andre Williams used as goal-line back Tue Jul 22, 11:53 PM
New York Giants RB Andre Williams served as the team's goal-line back Tuesday, July 22.
| Footballguys view: Keep this in mind when drafting players like Rashad Jennings or David Wilson in your fantasy draft. Williams is a two-down thumper with the ability to grind it out between the tackles. He has build-up speed, and we'll see how much playing time he can carve out for himself as a rookie. |
Andre Williams player page
Giants | Tom Coughlin not happy with team's conditioning Tue Jul 22, 11:44 PM
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin was not happy that several players were forced to leave practice with dehydration issues Tuesday, July 22. 'It pisses me off,' Coughlin said. 'After all this [meaning the long off-season program]. Then all of a sudden we're going to have guys that can't stay on the field for more than an hour and a half?'
| Footballguys view: There are no Werther's Original that are going to be handed out by Grandpa Coughlin until the team gets into better shape. His image has "softened" in recent years, but Coughlin is still an "old school" coach who gets fired up. |
Giants | Ryan Nassib impresses in drills Tue Jul 22, 10:30 PM
New York Giants QB Ryan Nassib showed good command of the second-team offense Tuesday, July 22. He has stood out in camp as one of the team's most improved players, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com.
| Footballguys view: Nassib has to beat out Curtis Painter as the primary backup behind Eli Manning if he wants to keep his job with the team. Reports indicate that the Giants are only going to carry two quarterbacks this year. |
Ryan Nassib player page
Giants | David Wilson looks sharp Tue Jul 22, 10:23 PM
New York Giants RB David Wilson (neck) was making quick cuts and looked like one of the most athletic players on the field Tuesday, July 22, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com.
| Footballguys view: Talent was never a question with Wilson. He's quick, fast, agile and plays bigger than his size. Wilson led the NCAA in yards after contact during his final season at Virginia Tech. If healthy, he will compete with Rashad Jennings for touches at the running back position. |
David Wilson player page
Giants | Weston Richburg sees time at guard Tue Jul 22, 10:16 PM
New York Giants C Weston Richburg saw time at right guard Tuesday, July 22, after OT Brandon Mosley (illness) left practice early.
Link to story Giants | Cooper Taylor eyes expanded role Tue Jul 22, 10:08 PM
New York Giants SS Cooper Taylor intercepted a pass off QB Curtis Painter in seven-on-seven drills Tuesday, July 22. Dan Salomone of Giants.com believes Cooper could become more than just a special teams player this year if he continues to play well.
Link to story Giants | David Wilson works with second-team Tue Jul 22, 10:04 PM
New York Giants RB David Wilson (neck) worked with the second-team offense Tuesday, July 22, one day after being cleared to return following an offseason neck procedure.
| Footballguys view: Wilson is working his way back from a serious neck injury. He'll have to compete behind Rashad Jennings until he's ready for a larger role. We should see him worked in as a change-of-pace back (at least) this year. |
David Wilson player page
Giants | Hamstring still impacting Odell Backham Jr.? Tue Jul 22, 09:48 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring), pulled up on the ball while running a deep route Tuesday, July 22, according to head coach Tom Coughlin.
| Footballguys view: The Giants will be cautious here. Beckham is going to be a big part of the offense this year if he's healthy. Hamstring injuries are known to linger if not treated properly. |
Giants | Jameel McClain X-Rays negative Tue Jul 22, 06:31 PM
New York Giants LB Jameel McClain's (foot) X-Rays turned out negative after the linebacker was carted off the field Tuesday, July 22.
| Footballguys view: Good news for McClain here. There are some speculating that an uncomfortable shoe caused the discomfort. |
Jameel McClain player page
Giants | Brandon Mosley update Tue Jul 22, 05:17 PM
New York Giants OT Brandon Mosley left practice Tuesday, July 22, due to an upset stomach.
Link to story Giants | Odell Beckham Jr. feeling better Tue Jul 22, 05:08 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) said his hamstring is feeling a lot better. Beckham Jr. previously said his hamstring was at 85 percent.
| Footballguys view: Beckham has star potential in the NFL. He's fast, can track passes over his shoulder and Beckham is clutch. When LSU needed a big play, it was usually Beckham who delivered. We're excited to see if Beckham win the WR2 job opposite Victor Cruz this year. |
Giants | Jameel McClain injury update Tue Jul 22, 03:54 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Giants LB Jameel McClain (foot) was carted off from practice Tuesday, July 22, due to a sore foot. The soreness may have been caused by his shoe, but the team brought him in because the soreness was in the metatarsal area.
Link to storyJameel McClain player page
Giants | Two leave early with heat-related issues Tue Jul 22, 03:49 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Giants TE Xavier Grimble (illness) and OT Brandon Mosley (illness) had "heat-related" issues that caused them to get carted off from practice Tuesday, July 22, according to head coach Tom Coughlin.
Link to story Giants | Two leave early with heat-related issues Tue Jul 22, 03:31 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Giants TE Xavier Grimble (heat exhaustion) and LB Jameel McClain (heat exhaustion) had "heat-related" issues that caused them to get carted off from practice Tuesday, July 22, according to head coach Tom Coughlin.
Link to storyJameel McClain player page
Giants | Xavier Grimble carted off Tue Jul 22, 02:53 PM
New York Giants TE Xavier Grimble (undisclosed) was carted off from practice Tuesday, July 22.
Link to story Giants | Jameel McClain carted off Tue Jul 22, 02:46 PM
New York Giants LB Jameel McClain (undisclosed) was carted off from practice Tuesday, July 22.
Link to storyJameel McClain player page
Giants | Brandon Mosley carted off Tue Jul 22, 02:23 PM
New York Giants OT Brandon Mosley (undisclosed) was carted off from practice Tuesday, July 22.
Link to story Giants | Four returning punts in practice Tue Jul 22, 01:29 PM
New York Giants WR Trindon Holliday, WR Odell Beckham Jr., WR Victor Cruz and WR Rueben Randle all are returning punts in practice Tuesday, July 22.
| Footballguys view: Holliday should be the primary return man for the Giants this year. He's dangerous with the ball in his hands--for both teams. Holliday fell out of favor with the Broncos because of fumbling problems. If he can hang onto the rock, he's the best option for the Giants. Beckham, Cruz and Randle are going to be heavily involved in the passing game. They don't need to risk injury to any of these guys with playing time on special teams. |
Trindon Holliday player page
Victor Cruz player page
Rueben Randle player page
Giants | John Jerry unsure of return date Tue Jul 22, 12:29 PM
New York Giants OT John Jerry (knee) was not sure when his return date would be, but he did sound hesitant about being ready to play in the team's first preseason game Sunday, Aug. 3.
Link to story Giants | Will Beatty expects to be on the practice field Tue Jul 22, 12:24 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Giants OT William Beatty (leg) said he is not fully sure what the limited designation means, but he plans on being on the practice field in some capacity.
Link to story Giants | Victor Cruz getting comfortable with new offense Tue Jul 22, 12:23 PM
New York Giants WR Victor Cruz said he is at an eight out of 10 in comfort with the new offense.
| Footballguys view: Cruz is a WR1 for fantasy purposes. He failed to produce big numbers in the Kevin Gilbride system last year, and Cruz finished the season as the 28th-best fantasy WR in 2013. Cruz should be re-energized under new OC Ben McAdoo. The potential to be a top-10 receiver is there, making Cruz a value play at his current ADP of WR14 (4.02) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Victor Cruz player page
Giants | Will Beatty on schedule to play in preseason Tue Jul 22, 12:22 PM
New York Giants OT William Beatty (leg) said he is on schedule to play at some point during the preseason.
Link to story Giants | Odell Beckham Jr. receiving preventative treatment on hamstring Tue Jul 22, 12:08 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) said he is only receiving preventative treatment on his hamstring at this point.
| Footballguys view: The Giants are being cautious here. Hamstring injuries are known to linger if not treated properly. Beckham is a talented rookie who could start on the outside opposite Victor Cruz this season. |
Giants | David Tyree hired Tue Jul 22, 09:39 AM
The New York Giants named former WR David Tyree their director of player development.
| Footballguys view: Tyree was a hero of Super Bowl 42 years ago, and now he gets to help the Giants build what they hope is another championship team. |
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Giants | Eli Manning doesn't run at camp Mon Jul 21, 11:15 PM
New York Giants QB Eli Manning didn't run with the team at training camp Monday, July 21, and threw on the side with coaches instead. Manning said that not running had nothing to do with his offseason ankle surgery.
| Footballguys view: The Giants will be cautious with Manning in camp. Our very own Andrew Garda is credentialed for Giants camp, and he'll be keeping us up to date on what's going on. Manning is looking to bounce back this year after a disappointing 2013 season. Playing under new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo will help him do that. |
Eli Manning player page
Giants | Brandon Mosley to receive first shot at replacing Chris Snee Mon Jul 21, 09:32 PM
New York Giants OT Brandon Mosley will be given the first chance to start in place of OG Chris Snee when the first-team offensive line takes the field Tuesday, July 22, according to head coach Tom Coughlin. Snee announced his retirement Monday, July 21.
Link to story Giants | John Sullen signs Mon Jul 21, 05:32 PM
The New York Giants signed free-agent OG John Sullen (Bengals). Sullen was brought on in place of recently retired OG Chris Snee.
Link to story Giants | Jon Beason to start camp on PUP list Mon Jul 21, 05:03 PM
New York Giants LB Jon Beason (foot) will begin training camp on the team's physically unable to perform list.
Link to storyJon Beason player page
Giants | Three to be limited when training camp begins Mon Jul 21, 04:57 PM
New York Giants OT William Beatty (leg), OG John Jerry (knee) and WR Mario Manningham (knee) will be limited when training camp starts.
Link to storyMario Manningham player page
Giants | John Jerry stretches at practice Mon Jul 21, 04:22 PM
New York Giants OG John Jerry (knee) was on the field stretching Monday, July 21, after not participating in all of the team's spring drills.
Link to story Giants | William Beatty participates in conditioning Mon Jul 21, 04:08 PM
New York Giants OT William Beatty (leg) was on the field for conditioning tests Monday, July 21.
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