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Yahoo! Sports - NFL - New York Giants NewsLatest news and information about the New York Giants.Undersized Gilberry winning friends in Kansas City (The Canadian Press) KANSAS CITY, Mo. - For a guy with three strikes against him, defensive end Wallace Gilberry is making quite a splash in Kansas City. Giants D faces first test under co-ordinator Fewell (The Canadian Press) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - For the past nine months, the New York Giants have talked about playing defence like the Giants of old. Panthers say no cause for concern about offence (The Canadian Press) CHARLOTTE, N.C. - When asked about Carolina's offensive woes on Wednesday, DeAngelo Williams responded with a question of his own. Lions visit Bears hoping to snap 20-game road skid (The Canadian Press) ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Entering their third NFL season, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus and running back Kevin Smith can't remember winning on the road. Panthers WR Steve Smith says no retribution against Giants DB (SportingNews.com) Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith on Wednesday said he won't seek payback against New York Giants defensive back Michael Johnson when the two meet Sunday. Smith suffered a broken left arm in 2009's Week 16 after a hit by Johnson. During training camp, Smith told SI.com he would be "going after" Johnson in the season opener. Johnson responded by dissing Smith. Now, Smith is backing off his pledge and expressing regret for it. Panthers say no cause for concern about offense (AP) When asked about Carolina's offensive woes on Wednesday, DeAngelo Williams responded with a question of his own. "In the preseason?" Williams asked. "You're talking about the preseason?" Yes, the preseason. The Panthers did go the entire preseason without scoring an offensive touchdown -- the first NFL team in at least 14 years to do that. Giants D faces first test under coordinator Fewell (AP) For the past nine months, the New York Giants have talked about playing defense like the Giants of old. The style was simple, brute force. No one outmuscled the Giants. No one ran on them. New defensive coordinator Perry Fewell and his unit will see how far they have come on Sunday when the Carolina Panthers open the season against the Giants in the $1.6 billion New Meadowlands Stadium. Giants Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) On Dec. 21, 2009, the New York Giants returned "home" for the final time with the hopes of closing the building that bore their name for 34 seasons with a win against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers, though, had other ideas. Carolina, who was without their leading rusher, DeAngelo Williams, ran wild against the Giants defense for 247 yards on 46 carries—the most rushing yards ever given up by the Giants at their former home, which they closed with an embarrassing 41-9 loss. "That wasn't how we wanted to end our season," said cornerback Terrell Thomas."They just beat us to the ground. Nothing against them, but they ran the ball down our throat and they'll probably try to do the same thing this year." This year, the Giants say they will be ready as they seek... AccuScore: Saints, Chargers have best playoffs odds (Yahoo! Sports) The '09 postseason participants are heavy favorites to win their divisions and get back to the playoffs. NFL Power Poll: Packers' expectations soar, but Jets still No. 1 (SportingNew... NFL Power Poll: Packers' expectations soar, but Jets still No. 1 Green Bay is the smallest market in the NFL, but no team has created more buzz over the past month. Although last season's 7-1 finish has played a part, the attention is largely based on the unstoppable preseason performance of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the offense. The players have accepted the high expectations without letting the hype get to them. "I don't see a problem with it," tight end Jermichael Finley said. Raiders sign Jay Alford, cut Erik Pears (The National Football Post) The Oakland Raiders have signed former New York Giants third-round defensive tackle Jay Alford and cut... NJ congressmen examine teen athlete concussions (PA SportsTicker) By DAVID PORTER Associated Press Writer Source: Brian Jackson to sign with Giants' practice squad (The National Footb... Cut by the New York Jets earlier this week when they re-signed veteran fullback Tony Richardson, cornerback... Giants backup running back Jacobs storms off (The Canadian Press) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs stormed off from an interview session with reporters after being questioned about his role. Safety Phillips back in Giants lineup (The Canadian Press) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - After missing most of last season, safety Kenny Phillips is back in the New York Giants' starting lineup. NFL season ticket sales decline again (The Canadian Press) NEW YORK, N.Y. - Third down has a new meaning in the NFL this season. Vikings-Saints: Great way to get going (PA SportsTicker) By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer S Kenny Phillips back in Giants starting lineup (AP) After missing most of last season, safety Kenny Phillips is back in the New York Giants' starting lineup. Phillips, who underwent microfracture surgery on his left knee last September, worked with the Giants' first team Wednesday in preparation for the season opener against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Newsfeed display by CaRP |
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