Leonard Williams is playing for his third head coach since joining the Giants in the middle of the 2019 season and he shared some early impressions of the Brian Daboll era from the team’s offseason program. Williams said he likes the “aggressive” mentality of the defense being installed by defensive coordinator Wink Martindale and said [more] … [Read more...] about Leonard Williams: Vibe around Giants is people are excited to come to work
George Kittle is working on Josh Allen, Zach Wilson to attend Tight End University
It’s hard to pull of Tight End University with out a QB1 (or two) there to throw footballs. George Kittle and company have taken that into consideration for the second year of the tight end conclave. Kittle told #PFTPM on Friday that a group of quarterbacks will be attending. Former 49ers Nick Mullens and C.J. [more] … [Read more...] about George Kittle is working on Josh Allen, Zach Wilson to attend Tight End University
Leonard Williams “liking what I’m seeing” from Kayvon Thibodeaux
Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams has been impressed with rookie defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux since the Giants first hit the practice field. “I’m liking what I’m seeing so far,” Williams said of Thibodeaux. “It’s small things where we have a few guys on defense giving the ones — or giving whoever a show look, and [more] … [Read more...] about Leonard Williams “liking what I’m seeing” from Kayvon Thibodeaux
Report: Kadarius Toney had knee scope
Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney was in a red jersey at this week’s OTA practice that was open to the media and it appears that a knee issue is the reason why he’s not participating fully. Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports that Toney had arthroscopic surgery on his knee. It is [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Kadarius Toney had knee scope
D.J. Reed: Sauce Gardner a prototypical lockdown cornerback
The Jets made upgrading their cornerback corps a priority this offseason and they made big additions to the group in both free agency and the draft. D.J. Reed signed with the team as a free agent after turning in the best season of his career with the Seahawks in 2021. The Jets expect him to [more] … [Read more...] about D.J. Reed: Sauce Gardner a prototypical lockdown cornerback
Ryan Fitzpatrick recalls getting snubbed for a handshake after beating Tom Brady
Ryan Fitzpatrick has done a lot in his lengthy NFL career, including starting at quarterback for a whopping nine different teams. But one memory sticks out for Fitzpatrick: Beating Tom Brady, and getting snubbed afterward. Asked on the ESPN+ show America’s Caddie what his favorite NFL memory is, Fitzpatrick mentioned beating Brady in 2011, when [more] … [Read more...] about Ryan Fitzpatrick recalls getting snubbed for a handshake after beating Tom Brady
Azeez Ojulari would love to see Kayvon Thibodeaux break his team rookie sacks record
Azeez Ojulari made eight sacks last season to set a Giants’ rookie record, at least since sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982. He is hoping to hold the record for only one season. The Giants selected pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux with the fifth overall choice. Thibodeaux made 19 sacks in 32 games over [more] … [Read more...] about Azeez Ojulari would love to see Kayvon Thibodeaux break his team rookie sacks record
Eli Manning jokes Robert Kraft would have 10 Super Bowl rings if not for the Mannings
The Patriots have won six Super Bowls during Robert Kraft’s tenure as owner. Eli Manning recently reminded Kraft that it could have been more, if not for the Manning family. Manning was speaking at the event where Kraft received Sports Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and he pointed out that Kraft’s Patriots lost to Manning-quarterbacked [more] … [Read more...] about Eli Manning jokes Robert Kraft would have 10 Super Bowl rings if not for the Mannings
Brian Daboll encouraging Daniel Jones to “cut it loose”
Daniel Jones has 49 total turnovers since being drafted in 2019, tied for third-most in the league. So, reducing turnovers has been an annual goal for the Giants quarterback. But new coach Brian Daboll is encouraging an aggressive approach from Jones, giving him license to throw the ball without fear of making a mistake. “Yeah, [more] … [Read more...] about Brian Daboll encouraging Daniel Jones to “cut it loose”