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Oct. 9, 2008
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Observers of QB Eli Manning through his sometimes-tumultuous career often used the words comfortable, confident and consistent — as reasons why he hadn’t succeeded. But following a Super Bowl run and a 4-0 start to this season, those same reasons are the positive traits that Manning has shown that have turned his career around almost completely. He seldom has looked rushed or panicked, rarely has displayed timidity in big situations or shown signs of the rough ... More> Read past WWHI for NY Giants >
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Oct. 6, 2008
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Much was made of WR Plaxico Burress’ suspension from Sunday’s game, but the Giants believed they could afford to make such a strong statement and still be competitive because of their great depth. No kidding. Replacement Dominik Hixon, who started at split end, had a huge game, catching four passes for 102 yards and a touchdown, plus a 15-yard end-around. Although Hixon left the game with an apparent concussion, the Giants didn’t fall off, continuing to dominate ... More> Read past Spins for NY Giants >
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Transactions
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Oct. 7: Placed on waivers: WR Taye Biddle. Practice-squad deletion: WR John Broussard. Roster exemption lifted: WR Plaxico Burress.
Oct. 6: Reserve/injured: LB E.J. Henderson (toes). Roster exemption lifted: OT Bryant McKinnie.
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Result |
09/04/08 |
Washington |
-5 |
16-7 |
09/14/08 |
at St. Louis |
-8½ |
41-13 |
09/21/08 |
Cincinnati |
-13 |
26-23 (OT) |
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BYE WEEK |
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10/05/08 |
Seattle |
-7 |
44-6 |
10/13/08 |
at Cleveland
A Look Ahead |
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8:30 p.m. |
10/19/08 |
San Francisco |
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1:00 p.m. |
10/26/08 |
at Pittsburgh |
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4:15 p.m. |
11/02/08 |
Dallas |
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4:15 p.m. |
11/09/08 |
at Philadelphia |
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8:15 p.m. |
11/16/08 |
Baltimore |
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1:00 p.m. |
11/23/08 |
at Arizona |
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4:15 p.m. |
11/30/08 |
at Washington |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/07/08 |
Philadelphia |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/14/08 |
at Dallas |
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8:15 p.m. |
12/21/08 |
Carolina |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/28/08 |
at Minnesota |
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1:00 p.m. |
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09/09/07
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at Dallas
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+6
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35-45
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09/16/07
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Green Bay
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-3
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13-35
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09/23/07
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at Washington
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+3½
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24-17
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09/30/07
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Philadelphia
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+3
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16-3
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10/07/07
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NY Jets
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-3½
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35-24
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10/15/07
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at Atlanta
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-5
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31-10
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10/21/07
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San Francisco
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-9½
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33-15
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10/28/07
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vs. Miami
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-10
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13-10
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BYE WEEK
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11/11/07
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Dallas
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+1½
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20-31
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11/18/07
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at Detroit
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-3
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16-10
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11/25/07
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Minnesota
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-7
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17-41
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12/02/07
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at Chicago
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-1
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21-16
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12/09/07
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at Philadelphia
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+3
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16-13
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12/16/07
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Washington
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-6
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10-22
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12/23/07
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at Buffalo
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-2½
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38-21
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12/29/07
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New England
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+13½
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35-38
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01/06/08
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at Tampa Bay
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+3
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24-14
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01/13/08
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at Dallas
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+7
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21-17
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01/20/08
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at Green Bay
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+8
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23-20 (OT)
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02/03/08
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New England
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+12
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17-14
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Free Agents
UFAs — DT Russell Davis, LS Ryan Kuehl, PK Lawrence Tynes.
RFAs — DE Adrian Awasom, S James Butler, CB Jeff Shoate.
Key arrivals — Ex-Jaguars WR Craphonso Thorpe assigned on waivers, June 19; Ex-Saints UFA DE Renaldo Wynn, June 3 (one year); Ex-Texans UFA LB Danny Clark, March 13 (two years, $4 million); Ex-Panthers UFA QB David Carr, March 12 (one year, $1 million); Ex-Jaguars UFA S Sammy Knight, March 3.
Key departures — Placed QB Jared Lorenzen on waivers, June 23; DE Michael Strahan retired, June 9; Released DT Manny Wright, April 10; UFA DT William Joseph signed by the Raiders, March 15; UFA WLB Kawika Mitchell signed by the Bills (five years, $17.5 million); UFA S Gibril Wilson signed by the Raiders (six years, $39 million); UFA SLB Reggie Torbor signed by the Dolphins, Feb. 29.
Key re-signings — RFA QB Jared Lorenzen, March 31; UFA RB Derrick Ward, March 14 (one year, $1.1 million); P Jeff Feagles, Feb. 13 (two years).
Other personnel moves — Signed OG Chris Snee to contract extension (six years, $43.5 million); Signed OLT David Diehl to contract extension (six years, $31 million); Signed LB Keith O'Neil, Feb. 22; Released FB Jim Finn, Feb. 13.#
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TEAM DIRECTORY
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New York Giants
Giants Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
201/935-8111
Official Web site: www.giants.com
Stadium: Giants Stadium
Capacity: 80,242
Playing surface: FieldTurf
2007 record: 10-6; second in NFC East, Super Bowl XLII champion
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President and CEO: John K. Mara; Chairman and executive vice president: Steve Tisch; Senior V.P./general manager: Jerry Reese; V.P. of player evaluation: Chris Mara; Asst. general manager: Kevin Abrams; Director of pro personnel: David Gettleman; Director of college scouting: Marc Ross
Head coach: Tom Coughlin
Assistant coaches: Andre Curtis, defensive quality control; Dave DeGuglielmo, asst. offensive line; Pat Flaherty, offensive line; Kevin Gilbride, offensive coordinator; Peter Giunta, secondary/cornerbacks; Jerald Ingram, running backs; Thomas McGaughey, asst. special teams; David Merritt, secondary/safeties; Chris Palmer, quarterbacks; Jerry Palmieri, strength and conditioning; Markus Paul, asst. strength and conditioning; Mike Pope, tight ends; Tom Quinn, special-teams coordinator; Sean Ryan, offensive quality control; Bill Sheridan, linebackers; Steve Spagnuolo, defensive coordinator; Mike Sullivan, wide receivers; Mike Waufle, defensive line.
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