http://www.sportsnipe.com New York Giants, Team News, Updates, and Stats from all sports sources, updated continually. http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048170/tc-still-has-sense-humor.html You might not be laughing about the state of the New York Giants these days. Head coach Tom Coughlin, though, showed Friday he still has a sense of humor. Check out this exchange talking about how healthy his team is heading into Sunday's game. Q. Everybody made it through the week healthy, all 53 guys? A. So far. We haven’t showered yet. Sarcastic, yes. But also funny. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048169/bad-time-to-be-playing-patriots-9amp10-news.html New York Daily NewsBad time to be playing Patriots9&10 NewsNEW YORK (AP) ? There's never really a good time for the New York Jets to face the New England Patriots. Since Bill Belichick became New England's coach in ...Best Bets: New England Patriots should easily beat New York JetsRochester Democrat and ChronicleBill Belichick, Patriots rebound against reeling JetsBoston HeraldNFL Week 11 Picks from a Patriots Fans' PerspectiveBleacher ReportCBSSports.com -NESN.com -Kansas City Starall 336 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047285/third-time-charm-for-ross.html In his third attempt to come back from this thrice-injured hamstring, Giants defensive back Aaron Ross has managed to practice for three straight days. He was out on the field this afternoon working with the second-team defense during the small portion of practice open to the media. Though it’s still unclear whether he’ll be active for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, it certainly appears as if things are headed that way. In fact, Tom Coughlin could have some very interesting roster decisions on Sunday since all 53 players on his active roster are practicing again, including RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot). Nobody is expected to miss Sunday’s game due to an injury. That actually will make Ross a tough fit. The only defensive back who seems a lock not to dress is Dominique Johnson, the rookie who was acquired last week from the Denver Broncos’ practice squad. If you figure the usual suspects also won’t dress — T Guy Whimper, C Adam Koets, RB Gartrell Johnson, WR Sinorice Moss, WR Ramses Barden and probably DE Dave Tollefson — Coughlin still needs to find one other inactive player. And the only remaining position where he seems to have enough depth to deactivate someone is at cornerback. That means the choice could come down to Bruce Johnson, Kevin Dockery or Ross. Johnson figures to remain the nickel cornerback, though. Dockery could be deactivated, though only if Coughlin decides to replace the struggling gunner on special teams. There has also been some talk that Ross could play a little safety, too, which might factor into the decision. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047284/ross-return-could-come-at-safety.html Aaron Ross seems to be on track for a return to the starting lineup, but he might be returning at a different position. The former starting cornerback took some snaps with the second team defense at safety during the Giants’ practice this afternoon. Tom Coughlin said that was done more because the Giants have a shortage of numbers at that position, but Ross sounded like a player ready and willing to make the switch. “I can (play safety),” Ross said. “I don’t know if I’m going to or not, but I can.” Coughlin emphasized that Ross “is a corner”. And when he was asked if Ross could play another position in a game, he said “Not at this point in time. But you never know.” It’s probably more likely that Ross would see time in a safety-like position in nickel or dime defenses. He said he often played like that on passing downs in Steve Spagnuolo’s defensive scheme the last two years. “The way we played nickel is something like safety,” he said. “It’s sort of the same concept. It’s just a different title.” Of course, the Giants could use help at safety, where they’ve struggled since Kenny Phillips was lost for the season after undergoing surgery on his knee. The Giants have already benched C.C. Brown and now start Aaron Rouse, who signed with them in late September. The safety play was better two weeks ago when they lost to the Chargers’ 21-20, but the position still needs to be improved. If that means Ross will have to play there, well he’s fine with switching positions or doing whatever it takes to finally get on the field. “We haven’t sat down and talked about it yet,” Ross said. “Whatever he has planned for me, I’m all in.” New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1046556/nfl-week-11-atlanta-falcons-at-new-york-giants-sunday-1-pm-tv-fox-newjerseynewsroomcom.html NFL Week 11: Atlanta Falcons at New York Giants, Sunday, 1 pm, TV: FOXnewjerseynewsroom.comWhatever the problem may be, the Falcons, much like the Giants, are reeling. The Giants (5-4) spent Week 10 licking their wounds, trying to figure out how ... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1046555/top-10-moments-in-new-york-giants-history-bleacher-report.html The Top 10 Moments In New York Giants HistoryBleacher ReportWe'd like to send you the most entertaining New York Giants articles, videos, and podcasts from around the web. Any commercial use or distribution without ...and more » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1046553/giant-insider-on-i95-radio-week-11.html WRKI 95.1 FM, Brookfield has invited GiantInsider.com's Ken Palmer to be their Giants Football analyst this season. Listen live at www.i95rock.com with Ethan and Lou as they preview the game or check back for the podcast. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045389/new-york-giants-notes-hating-dallas-cowboys-isnt-hard.html Hating the Dallas Cowboys comes almost as naturally to New York Giants fans as rooting for our own team. In fact, it's pretty much a requirement. So, when The Washington Post's football blog, The League, asked me to weigh in on why the Cowboys are one of the most loathed franchises in sports, I was only too happy to oblige. Here is a small snippet of what I wrote for the Post. Dallas hasn't won a playoff game since 1996. Yet, ask Cowboy fan and he will tell you his team was the best in the league each and every one of those seasons. Everybody else just got lucky. In the eyes of Cowboy fan, the team has not yet been created that deserves the privilege of stepping on the same field with Dallas. (Read the full piece here.) Gilbride to Buffalo? I know you guys heard the story Thursday of how Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride is on the short list of candidates for the now available Buffalo Bills head coaching job. Well, Ernie Palladino asked KG about the Bills job, and many of you will love what KG had to say. Gilbride said today that he'd have no trouble accepting the job if the Bills came calling in January. Gilbride said he enjoyed his two years there, from '02-'03, as the offensive coordinator. "I'd certainly be interested," Gilbride said today. "I loved Buffalo and the people. You know, there's nothing much up there, so they're all crazy for the Bills. And I got along with (owner) Ralph Wilson great. "Besides, we're northeast people. I'll go anywhere I have to, and we have, but we'd rather stay in the northeast whenever possible." Now, before you go and get all excited remember that this is highly unlikely to happen. There is, after all, a long list of potential coaching candidates, including many big-name ones, in line before KG. You guys also know I have often defended Gilbride, and I happen to agree with the outstanding Giants beat writer Mike Garafolo, who had this to say about KG when reporting the Buffalo story the other day. "I keep telling you the guy is good and better than you think." Remember this about fans and offensive coordinators. We were complaining about play calls long before KG came on board, and we will be complaining long after. And we aren't the only ones. Fans around the NFL, and beat writers, make a habit of it. As an example, in Philadelphia this week even quarterback Donovan McNabb is publicly second-guessing offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg. So, all I'm saying is be careful what you wish for. Other Stuff KG did meet with the media Thursday and actually talked about the Giants. Turns out he was just as confused by the strange interview running backs coach Jerald Ingram gave last week as I was. (Full Gilbride transcript) Defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan said the Giants see the returning Aaron Ross as a cornerback, not a safety. (Full Sheridan transcript) I'm not sure I believe him, but Brandon Jacobs played the good soldier Thursday and said he isn't bothered by his limited workload in recent weeks. (Full Jacobs transcript) Cornerback Terrell Thomas said Thursday he expects fewer mistakes from the secondary the rest of the season. "Our defense is hard, it’s complex. Things change at the last second," Thomas said. "Now, they have a good eight games, a good bye week to get adjusted to the defense and how we play it, too – how we play with each other. "It’s hard to line somebody up and say, ‘You’re playing the deep half. This is what you have,’ Something might happen and you have to adjust to it. We didn’t and we were all off. I think we’re back on track as a secondary." What If Sports simulations have the Giants winning this weekend. The simulations don't mean much, but I always get a kick out of them, anyway. SB Nation's NFL Power Rankings, voted on by the football bloggers, show the Colts on top. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045388/new-york-giants-notes-hating-cowboys-isnt-hard-big-blue-view-blog.html New York Giants notes: Hating the Cowboys isn't hardBig Blue View (blog)Hating the Dallas Cowboys comes almost as naturally to New York Giants fans as rooting for ...Giants Need Guts For Survival Vs FalconsBleacher Reportall 2 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045387/jacobs-plans-on-getting-more-touches-rest-way.html The holiday season is probably Brandon Jacobs' favorite time of year. When the weather starts to get cold, Jacobs likes to run and punish defenders. Now if only the Giants could be in a giving mood and hand him the... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044912/giants-rushing-attack-complete-ware.html The gang is finally all here. The three-headed running back monster the Giants envisioned was one head short for the first half of the season, but with the return of Danny Ware it's a fully-loaded backfield as the Giants on Sunday take aim at the ... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044911/giants-confident-in-coughlins-ways.html IT IS Tom Coughlin, more than anyone, who stands as a source of comfort for a desperate team with its back against the wall. Tom Coughlin, The Other Coach in town this week. Tom Coughlin, The Coach Who Does Not Cry. Tom Coughlin, The Coach ... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044910/gmen-field-full-roster-at-practice.html In a surprise development, the Giants hit the practice field yesterday with all 53 players on the roster participating. "We have room enough on the field to accommodate that," a pleased coach Tom Coughlin said. The perfect attendance record bec... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044909/thanksgiving-week-could-make-or-break-giants-year.html It?s a short week with a lot to prove for a Giants team that?s trying to make this Thanksgiving dinner a celebration rather than a last supper for their playoff hopes. On Sunday, the Giants come off their bye week and take on the Falcons in hopes of ... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044103/analysis-jacksons-improvement-great-for-gates-chargers-denver-post.html Chicago TribuneAnalysis: Jackson's improvement great for Gates, ChargersDenver PostVincent Jackson #83 of the San Diego Chargers reacts in NFL action against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on November 8, ...Charging back in AFC West 'nothing new' for Rivers, BoltsUSA TodayWeek 11 picks: Chargers surging for a Mile High passSportingNews.comNFL Preview - San Diego (6-3) at Denver (6-3)MiamiHerald.comToronto Sunall 365 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044102/everyone-practices-new-york-giants-field-all-53-players-in-drills-for-1st-time-daily-news.html SILive.comEveryone practices! New York Giants field all 53 players in drills for 1st timeNew York Daily NewsBY Ohm Youngmisuk For the first time all season, the Giants had all 53 players practice on the field Thursday after going long stretches without players ...Giants' season a tale of two extremesAtlanta Journal ConstitutionNFL Lines and Odds - Atlanta Falcons at New York GiantsVegasSports-OddsAtlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants OddsGambling911.comMiamiHerald.com -Point-Spreads.com -The Epoch Timesall 203 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042946/blood-equity-los-angeles-times.html 'Blood Equity'Los Angeles TimesBy Zip Code: "Everybody who plays leaves with something," says retired New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson in the documentary "Blood Equity" but, sadly, ...and more » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042945/bill-belichick-patriots-rebound-against-reeling-jets-boston-herald.html New York Daily NewsBill Belichick, Patriots rebound against reeling JetsBoston HeraldNew York Giants (-6 ½) over Atlanta - The reeling Giants desperately needed last week's bye and should be rested and reasonably healthy. ...NFL Week 11 Picks from a Patriots Fans' PerspectiveBleacher ReportNFL Preview - NY Jets (4-5) at New England (6-3)Kansas City StarBad time to be playing PatriotsSportingNews.comCBSSports.com -Manchester HippoPressall 300 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042944/giants-season-tale-two-extremes-atlanta-journal-constitution.html The Canadian PressGiants' season a tale of two extremesAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBy Special Tom Coughlin had been asked about the significance of his New York Giants re-establishing its dominance at home. Coughlin stood at the podium and ...NFL Lines and Odds - Atlanta Falcons at New York GiantsVegasSports-OddsAtlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants OddsGambling911.comNFL Preview - Atlanta (5-4) at NY Giants (5-4)MiamiHerald.comPoint-Spreads.com -The Canadian Press -The Epoch Timesall 196 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042943/up-in-air-changes-loom-if-giants-drop-ball.html THE Giants came back from their bye week saying all the right things yesterday, conducting business as usual almost as if their four-game losing streak were a distant memory. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040830/orton-sits-has-torn-ligaments-opensportscom.html Sportsnet.caOrton sits, has torn ligamentsOPENSports.comWith RB Michael Turner (ankle) hurt, the Atlanta Falcons will turn to Jason Snelling in Week 11 against the New York Giants. This would be Snelling's first ...Week 11 picks: Chargers surging for a Mile High passSportingNews.comNFL Preview - San Diego (6-3) at Denver (6-3)MiamiHerald.comSan Diego and Denver meet again, but it's differentLos Angeles Timesall 276 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040829/giants-cb-ross-ready-to-make-2009-debut.html After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring strain, New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross is poised to make his 2009 debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Ross continued to practice at full speed Thursday, his third practice since returning to action. While the coaching staff has not made any determination about Ross' playing status or whether he will be in the starting lineup, Ross just wants to be playing again. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040828/blind-side-mustsee-movie.html A legit pancake - Do yourself a favor and go see the new movie, The Blind Side. I was fortunate enough to attend a special pre-release screening in New York City, where I saw old Giants beat writer buddy Neil Best, and I can tell that the motion picture was simply terrific. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040827/blind-side-mustsee-movie.html A legit pancake - Do yourself a favor and go see the new movie, The Blind Side. I was fortunate enough to attend a special pre-release screening in New York City, where I saw old Giants beat writer buddy Neil Best, and I can tell that the motion picture was simply terrific. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040154/atlanta-falcons-vs-new-york-giants-odds-gambling911com.html Gambling911.comAtlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants OddsGambling911.comNew York Giants odds opened at Giants -6 with the line moving up to -6 ½ at Sports Interaction. Some books were moving this one to -7. ...Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants NFL Week 11 PicksPoint-Spreads.comAaron Ross ready to returnPhiladelphia InquirerAtlanta Falcons at New York Giants NFL Odds & PicksLocksmith Sports PicksBleacher Report -Sports-Odds.com -CBSSports.comall 60 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040153/aaron-ross-ready-to-return.html After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring strain, New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross is poised to make his 2009 debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Ross continued to practice at full speed Thursday, his third practice since returning to action. While the coaching staff has not made any determination about Ross' playing status or whether he will be in the starting lineup, Ross just wants to be playing again. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039218/local-students-take-field-at-giants-stadium-during-sundays-game-cnnmoneycom-press-release.html Local Students Take the Field at Giants Stadium During Sunday's GameCNNMoney.com (press release)RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI) and New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck will recognize local students at this Sunday's Giants game against the Atlanta ... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039217/giants-lincecum-wins-second-consecutive-cy-young-associated-press.html CBS NewsGiants' Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy YoungThe Associated PressNEW YORK ? Giants ace Tim Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award on Thursday for the second consecutive season to become the first repeat winner since Randy ...Lincecum nabs second straight NL Cy YoungSports NetworkLincecum named NL Cy Young award winnerUnited Press Internationalall 344 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039216/all-looks-well-on-injury-front.html Hey everybody, filling in for Ralph today. All the Giants were on the field today for practice. CB Aaron Ross was out there and RB Ahmad Bradshaw scrapped the boot too and switched up his normal schedule and practiced today. I’ll update you later when coach Tom Coughlin meets with the media. So strange not to be writing a ton of Giants players’ names with injuries next to them in this blog for once. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039215/tc-good-to-have-everybody-out-there.html Just got back in from the locker room. Coach Tom Coughlin talked about having everybody on the practice field. “It felt pretty good to have everybody out there working,” Coughlin said. “That was a good sign. We have enough room on the field to accommodate that.” As for Ross, Coughlin said, “We are just going to go and watch him practice, let him put a few practices together.” Coughlin said Ross did “less than one-half” of practice activities. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037534/chat-falconer.html via i.cdn.turner.com View full size photo » The Atlanta Falcons come to the Meadowlands to face the New York Giants Sunday in a make-or-break game for both 5-4 teams. This week I chatted with Dave Choate, lead blogger over at The Falconer, about his team. Dave Choate: I guess the most obvious question is what exactly happened over the last four weeks to the Giants? Can you pin it on any one thing? Big Blue View: How did I know that would be the first question? What happened to them? They are missing in action. If they turn up somewhere down South, please let me know. Actually, it has probably been a combination of factors. Through five games they only played one good team (Dallas). The last four weeks have all been against very good teams, and they have exposed the flaws in the Giants defense. Also, it is entirely possible that this team is not as good as we thought it was going to be. The defense has not been dominant, although Sunday will be the healthiest they have been all season. Dave Choate: That makes sense. With the Falcons also struggling, how concerned are you about our ability to hang some points on that defense? Big Blue View: I'd be concerned about Notre Dame being able to hang some points on that defense, to tell you the truth. This team was supposed to be built around a dominant defense and it just hasn't worked out that way. Injuries (Kenny Phillips, Chris Canty, Aaron Ross, Michael Boley, Justin Tuck) have really hurt this team. They get Ross back for the first time all season on Sunday and will be as close to full strength as they have been all season. Maybe, just maybe, we start to see the defense the Giants thought they had. So, summarize the Falcons season for me. They have an identical record to the Giants at 5-4. Are they as inconsistent as that record indicates? Dave Choate: Inconsistency might be a light word for what's going here. Some weeks, they have had excellent passing performances, other weeks the ground game has been superb, and other games every single phase of the offense and defense is terrible. The game against the Panthers last week was one of the worst I've seen in a long time, and we also lost Michael Turner. I'd say he's got less than a 25% chance of playing against you guys. Big Blue View: The Giants are always proud of their running back depth. Explain to me how big of a loss Turner would be to the Falcons? Dave Choate: The way he's been playing in recent weeks, it's a tremendous blow. Jason Snelling is a capable replacement in the short-term, but there's no depth behind him unless speedy back Jerious Norwood comes back from injury, and he's not 100% yet. Our only other option would appear to be Aaron Stecker, who really isn't much more than a special teamer at this point. Big Blue View: I look at this Sunday as a HUGE game. To me, it determines whether or not the Giants are true playoff contenders, or if they are just pretenders playing out the string until next season. Do you feel the same way from an Atlanta perspective? Dave Choate: If we lose this game, I'm calling it: We're basically out of the playoff hunt. It's absolutely critical that we try to put you away, considering that you're one of the top threats in the wild card hunt. I agree it's critical. Will the Giants look to attack the Falcons through the air with their new-found plethora of receiving options, or will they stick to the run? Big Blue View:: Well, every time I try to figure out what game plan offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride will employ, or that I think he should employ, I end up giving myself a headache. I support the guy, but around here folks love to rip him. Anyway, that's a long-winded way of saying I have no idea what Gilbride will actually decide to do. Dave Choate: I think your best bet is to pass, honestly. Big Blue View: Here, though, is what I hope he does. I hope he gives you guys a steady dose, as in 25 carries or so, of Brandon Jacobs. The big fella has hardly been utilized at all during the losing streak (51 carries in 4 games) and it's time for them to start riding him. As for the pass, I just hope they stay with the short and intermediate stuff. One problem they had for a few games is falling in love with trying for the deep ball. Great when it works, but it leaves you wanting to throw the remote through the TV when it fails on 3rd and 2. The Giants always strive for balance. I just think failing to use Jacobs enough is leaving your best weapon on the shelf. Dave Choate: I'd tend to agree. But I think the Falcons have had a fundamental problem generating a pass rush in recent weeks, which leaves a medicore secondary out to dry. Big Blue View: Actually, that sounds a lot like the Giants. With Kenny Phillips out for the year, and Ross not having played yet, the secondary has been exposed. Dave Choate: Remarkable the extent to which our teams' struggles have mirrored each other, really. Says something about the weight of expectations. Big Blue View: Tell me a little about Matt Ryan. Seems like he has been more inconsistent this season than he was as a rookie? Dave Choate: He actually had a great start to the year. And it's gone downhill rapidly in recentweeks. I think he's looked shakier in the pocket, and at least part of that can be attributed to better pass rushes he's been facing. But something he's been doing with maddening regularity is sailing passes over receivers' heads, often with disastrous consequences. Ryan's still got a very bright future, but the coaching staff has to help him sort out his mental struggles. Big Blue View: OK. Here is a question I always ask. If you could take one player off the Giants roster and put him in your lineup, who would it be? Why? Dave Choate: Without a doubt, Osi Umenyiora. Dude's a beast and we need the pass rushing help he could provide desperately. There are a lot of worthy candidates on the Giants, but he's the first name that comes to mind. How about you? Same questions, but with the Falcons? Big Blue View: So, here comes the part of that question I hate. I'm not an expert on your roster, but I would say this. We could use help at linebacker, and if you have a playmaker you would like to give us we would take him. Dave Choate: That would be Curtis Lofton. Extremely tough middle linebacker, league leader in tackles and a guy who you can count on to be involved in every play. Hits hard enough to jar the football loose, too. Rapid fire questions, here. Big Blue View: Giants, 27-24; I expect a huge game from Eli; Jacobs and 100 yards depends on whether he gets enough carries. Here are a couple for you Can the Falcons run without Turner? A prediction? Dave Choate: I expect Jason Snelling to pick up at least 75 yards without Turner, and I'm predicting a 21-17 Falcons win, crazily enough. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037533/new-york-giants-notebook-111909.html Good Morning Giants fans, only 3 more days until the Giants take the field and get this whole thing turned around. Here is your morning news and notes from the world of the New York Giants: In speaking with the media yesterday, Eli Manning said the bye week gave the Giants time to take a fresh look at this season: (click link for full transcript) We looked at the whole season. You look at the good things, you look at the bad things. You make some corrections, you see what you are doing well and what you need to improve on. You learn from all those things. It is a good time to analyze your play and where you can improve and what you need to fix for the next seven weeks. If Tom Coughlin is excited to finally have almost his whole defense back and ready to go: (click link for full transcript) Well, obviously we have had some injuries and we have had guys we have had to get back.  We have got them back.  So we are excited about that.  Now let’s hope we can build some endurance and some opportunities on the practice field to get these guys ready to play.  Atlanta coach Mike Smith talked about whether or not Matt Ryan is going through a sophomore slump: (click link for full transcript) I think his numbers are comparable when you start talking about completion percentage and touchdowns to where they were at this time last year. Of course, Matt had an outstanding rookie season and playing quarterback in the NFL, to me, is one of the most difficult positions there is. We know that Matt has got to play better. He knows that he has got to play better. But there is a learning curve and it is not something that happens in a very short time. It is something that you have to experience and Matt is going through those experiences right now. More after the jump....... I'm just going to post this, and stand back: the Buffalo Bills are rumored to be interested in Giants Offensive Coordinator Kevin Gilbride as their new head coach. Before you go getting too excited, you should also know they are looking at Mike Shanahan as well. Michael Boley tells NJ.com that he is out to show the Falcons on Sunday what they are missing. I have a better idea Michael.....SHOW THE GIANTS WHAT THEY ARE MISSING INSTEAD!!!!! And Boley better be ready to show somebody something, because The Fifth Down says he may be covering Tony Gonzalez on Sunday. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037532/dangerous-ryan-leads-birds-to-town.html The Giants and Falcons are currently tied in the NFC WildCard standings, making this Sunday's matchup a huge contest. Atlanta QB Matt Ryan, who met with the media on a conference call Wednesday, clearly agreed. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037531/lb-boley-ready-for-old-team.html Michael Boley remembers the week he lost his starting linebacker job in Atlanta. More specifically, he remembers how he found out. During a Wednesday practice late last season, Boley started to line up with the first-team defense. Instead, he was... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036999/wide-write-time-for-eli-giants-to-bounce-back-foxnews.html ESPNWide Write: Time for Eli, Giants to Bounce BackFOXNewsAP New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning walks off the field after the Giants' Nov. 8 loss to the San Diego Chargers. ...Top 10 waiver claims for Week 11FOXSports.comBrown, Westbrook, Turner likely to miss Week 11ESPNall 66 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036998/changes-loom-if-giants-drop-ball.html THE GIANTS came back from their bye week saying all the right things yesterday, conducting business as usual almost as if their four-game losing streak were a distant memory. All eyes were pointed forward to a seven-game season that begins Sunday aga... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036997/ross-ready-for-belated-debut.html As he high-stepped through the locker room, cornerback Aaron Ross yesterday could barely contain himself, smiling from ear-to-ear as he described his excitement at his impending season debut Sunday against the Falcons. ?I feel great,? a beaming Ross ... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036996/boley-ready-to-attack-old-team.html You can be sure when Michael Boley hits the field Sunday he will feel differently than he ever has. He spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Falcons, believed he found a home in Atlanta and was a fixture with an up-and-coming team. ... 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Haslett played linebacker for the Bills ...Buffalo Bills Make The Right Move; Fire Head CoachAmerican Chroniclen/aWashington PostLenoir-Rhyne Graduate Perry Fewell Named Interim Head Coach Of The Buffalo BillsLenoir Rhyne College AthleticsESPN -RocNow -Gambling911.comall 1,328 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036133/new-york-giants-cornerback-aaron-ross-puts-hopes-in-hamstring-daily-news.html The Star-Ledger - NJ.comNew York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross puts hopes in hamstringNew York Daily NewsRoss, the Giants' cornerback, is looking forward to that now that his thrice-injured hamstring is coming around. He is even beginning to get an increased ...Atlanta Falcons at New York Giants NFL Odds & PicksLocksmith Sports PicksAtlanta Falcons vs New York Giants NFL Week 11 PredictionsSports-Odds.comThe Atlanta Falcons Try to Regroup against the New York GiantsBleacher ReportCBSSports.com -Atlanta Journal Constitution -Philadelphia Inquirerall 45 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036132/giants-boley-faces-former-team-when-falcons-visit.html When Michael Boley left the Atlanta Falcons last year in free agency, he didn't exactly depart on good terms. Now, as the New York Giants prepare to face Boley's old team Sunday at Giants Stadium, the linebacker doesn't want to get too excited. "If I do that, then I might try to do too much," Boley said Wednesday after practice. "Especially with the way things went down, I don't want to get too pumped up. But I was definitely looking forward to this game. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1034944/week-11-picks-chargers-surging-for-mile-high-pass-sportingnewscom.html The race for the AFC playoffs looks like it will have a fantastic finish. It started out in triumphant fashion,... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1034128/rock-giants-need-eli-to-take-charge-newsday.html NewsdayRock: Giants need Eli to take chargeNewsdayPhoto credit: Newsday / David Pokress | Giants' Brandon Jacobs runs for yardage at Giants Stadium on Nov. 8, 2009. Rock covers the New York Giants. ...and more » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1034127/atlanta-falcons-try-to-regroup-against-new-york-giants-bleacher-report.html SportsBlogs Nation (blog)The Atlanta Falcons Try to Regroup against the New York GiantsBleacher ReportMany in New York are calling for the head of linebacker Antonio Pierce as a result. They have had a bye week to prepare for this struggling Atlanta offense. ...Full disclosure on Turner's injury required by NFLAtlanta Journal ConstitutionTurner's injury could lead to start for SnellingPhiladelphia InquirerNew York Giants notes: Falcons story should sound familiarBig Blue View (blog)NFL News -Examiner.com -The Falcoholic (blog)all 230 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1033292/quotbitterquot-boley-out-for-win-revenge.html Michael Boley was “bitter”. He had no problem admitting that today. The way things ended for him in Atlanta left a terrible taste in his mouth. But it’s been nine months, the Giants have lost four straight games, and he’s missed most of his Giants career with injuries. So heading into his first game against his old team, the Atlanta Falcons, he’s got more important things than revenge on his mind. “It would’ve been easier to say ‘OK I’m looking forward to playing Atlanta’ if we hadn’t lost four straight. Right now it’s all about winning this next game, period.” Having said that, Boley - - the Giants’ $25 million linebacker - - opened up today about the bad ending to his four-year Falcons career. He was a rising star in Atlanta in 2007 before Mike Smith took over as coach in 2008. Boley’s production dropped and, believe it or not, the Falcons coaches told him “I wasn’t aggressive enough.” Then one day he took the field for the start of a Wednesday practice, only to have the coaches wave him off. “That’s the funny thing, when they first pull me out of the starting lineup nobody even told me that I wasn’t starting,” Boley said. “I just had to see it for myself. That was kind of the bitter part of it. “After that I was like, ‘I’m going to have to be the bigger man. If you want me to play (special) teams, I’ll do it. If you want me to be a backup and play third down, I’ll do it.’ It’s more about winning than being selfish.” Smith actually praised him last year for that attitude, according to reports, but the Falcons still really weren’t interested in bringing Boley back when he became a free agent. Boley said he wasn’t surprised because “I knew I was gone”. He said there were a few conversations before free agency began, but they never really went anywhere. So when the Giants offered a five-year, $25 million deal on the first day of the signing period, he gladly jumped. So is he fired up to play the Falcons on Sunday? Sure. But he insists he’s got a hold of his emotions. “My philosophy is you can’t look at a game and say ‘OK well I’m going to be more pumped up for this game than I am for any other game,’ because then you start trying to do too much,” Boley said. “And when you try to do too much you get way out of your element and things go wrong for you.” As for those “bitter” feelings he had … well, they were real. But that’s not the primary thing he’s feeling anymore. “When I first left? Yeah, I was bitter,” he said. “I’m not even going to lie. I was better. Bt after sitting back and looking at things, I don’t think I could be in a better place than this right here. I love it here. I’m glad I got out of there.” *** CB Aaron Ross had an ear-to-ear smile after making it through his third straight practice today. He appears to be on track for Sunday’s game, though it might be a good idea to knock on wood, rub a horseshoe, throw salt over your shoulder, spin three times and spit into the wind … “I feel really good today, happy to be out there, so I’m excited,” Ross said. “If I’m healthy all the way up until Sunday, I’ll be out there.” Ross was limited in practice, but he said “I’m out there begging coach ‘Let me get more snaps.’ They’re doing a great job of holding me back so I won’t hurt myself.” He also said that one reason his hamstring has improved is that he’s been working with the same personal trainer that works with his fiancée, Sanya Richards, when she’s at track meets in Europe. I’d tell you his name, but Ross wasn’t sure how to spell it or pronounce it. *** According to ESPN, Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride could be a candidate to be the next coach of the Buffalo Bills. A vacancy was created yesterday when the Bills fired head coach Dick Jauron. If he is a candidate, though, the Bills wouldn’t be able to interview him until January, either after the Giants’ season or during the playoffs. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1032318/report-bills-contact-shanahan-about-vacancy-sportingnewscom.html A day after firing Dick Jauron, the Bills have contacted Mike Shanahan with regard to their coaching job,... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1031298/breaking-down-falcons-still-have-good-shot-at-wild-card-atlanta-journal-constitution.html Atlanta Journal ConstitutionBreaking it down, Falcons still have good shot at wild cardAtlanta Journal ConstitutionIt's way too early to get into tiebreakers, although it's worth noting that losing to the New York Giants Sunday would hurt the Falcons in head-to-head ... New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1031297/top-10-waiver-claims-for-week-11-foxsportscom.html ESPNTop 10 waiver claims for Week 11FOXSports.comIn Week 14, he faces the New York Giants that have yielded the sixth-most passing scores (15). Kansas City star wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended ...Brown, Westbrook, Turner likely to miss Week 11ESPNSunday's Week 10 NFL player updatesOPENSports.comall 58 news articles » New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1031296/ross-still-on-track-for-season-debut.html Cornerback Aaron Ross is practicing again and it’s starting to sound like he’s going to make his season debut on Sunday afternoon. The thrice-injured former starter is participating in his third consecutive practice, though he is expected to be limited. If his hurtin’ hamstring doesn’t have any setbacks during the week he’ll probably see that action increase. That, said coach Tom Coughlin, is entirely up to him. “We’re just trying to bring him along and give him more opportunities and take off any kind of limitations that are there,” Coughlin said. “It’s his job to prove to us that there is no limitation. Right now he’s still limited and we’ll go from there.” For what it’s worth, Ross’ fiancé, Sanya Richards said this morning via Twitter that “Ross plays his first game this weekend! We’re all soooo excited!!!” *** RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) is the only player not practicing today. QB Eli Manning (foot) and Ross (hamstring) are the only other players on the pre-practice injury report. Manning, of course, told us on Monday that the plantar fasciitis in his right heel is no longer an issue. *** Falcons RB Michael Turner (high ankle sprain) will not practice today according to Atlanta coach Mike Smith, who said his star player is “day to day”. RB Jerious Norwood, who has been out a month with a hip injury, “continues to get better” Smith said. He didn’t say whether Norwood would practice. If neither of them could go, FB Jason Snelling would likely become the primary running back for Atlanta. *** Coughlin hinted today that RB Danny Ware and LB Clint Sintim could see more action in the next few weeks. I told you in today’s Daily News that one of the reasons for Brandon Jacobs’ early-season struggles was that he was forced to play in some unfamiliar situations because Ware was out with a dislocated elbow. With Ware back, they’re able to go back to their original plan. “I think we’re trying to move Danny along and move him back to the vision we had for him earlier in the year,” Coughlin said. “Brandon can handle all the roles that we ask all the backs to do. He’s very good in the protection aspect of it obviously. He can catch the football. Now, is there a spot to specialize some people? Sure. Danny’s situation earlier prevented him from advancing. He’s been on the field for a couple of weeks. Hopefully we can move him along.” As for Sintim, he took playing time from strong-side linebacker Danny Clark for a couple of series against the Chargers. Coughlin said “He did OK. We’re looking for more improvement.” And he’ll get that opportunity to improve again this week. “I do expect him to be involved if we can make that possible,” Coughlin said. “It’s good to have both of those guys on the strong side.” *** LB Michael Boley gets his first shot at his old team this weekend since he signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Giants in late February. Considering the Falcons made no effort to resign him and that he was benched by Smith last year, Boley figures to be pretty fired up. “That’ll probably get his attention,” Coughlin said. As for Smith, on his conference call with reporters, he said Boley “played very well for us last year.” When question, though, on why he then benched Boley and didn’t try to resign him, Smith started to squirm. “Guys, Michael had an opportunity to test free agency and he tested free agency,” Smith said. “That’s the way the system is set here in the NFL.” Yes, but why didn’t the Falcons try to re-sign a player who played so well? “Guys, I’m not going to get into that, in terms of negotiations on a specific player,” he said. I’m guessing Boley will have a little more to say about that later today. New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1031295/atlantas-turner-dont-count-me-out.html Injured Falcons running back Michael Turner hasn’t been ruled “out” of Sunday’s game against the Giants. And apparently he might not be. Turner told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that “I’m going to take a couple of days” before making a decision on whether he can play through his ankle sprain. “I don’t have a time frame on the injury,” Turner told the AJC today. “I’m not going to count myself out right now. It’s only Wednesday. I’m going to take a couple of days. Later on in the week, I ‘ll know for sure if I’ll be able to play or not.” Turner, who has averaged a whopping 9.1 yards per carry in the last three games, underwent a series of tests on Monday but declined to say what the doctors said. “They didn’t tell me anything about the tests,” Turner said. “Just an ankle sprain. They didn’t say no degrees or weeks or anything like that. It’s different for every person. They just tell you what it is and you’ve got to deal with it.” New York Giants - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates