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Giants hoping Terrell Thomas’ ACL isn’t torn

August 3, 2012

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August 3, 2012

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas is scheduled to meet with Dr. James Andrews in Florida to get a second opinion on his knee.  The Giants are holding out hope that he didn’t suffer a torn ACL.

“Giants CB Terrell Thomas is scheduled to meet Tuesday in Pensacola, Florida with Dr. James Andrews. But doctors who have examined Thomas so far do not believe he has a torn ACL and they are optimistic he will play again this season,” reported Schefter.

If Thomas didn’t re-tear his ACL, it will be interesting to found out what  it wrong with his knee.

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Phil Simms believes Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin are already Hall of Famers

August 3, 2012

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August 3, 2012

CBS Sports analyst Phil Simms says that he believes current New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is already headed to the Hall of Fame.

“Here we were five years ago, before the Giants won their first Super Bowl, and all the talk that year was maybe the Giants need to bring another quarterback in and Tom Coughlin’s in trouble,” Simms told USA TODAY Sports.

“Now they both absolutely one day will go in the Hall of Fame.

“Eli has been a real clutch quarterback. When you talk about why, never underestimate who he plays for and how he’s been groomed.”

I agree that Manning has always been clutch, but I need to see him play the way he did last season, for at least another three to four years before I can say he deserves to be headed to the Hall of Fame.

The one thing that will certainly solidify Eli’s spot in Canton, is another Super Bowl ring, and that’s something that’s definitely possible.

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Justin Tuck tells Jerry Jones: “Talk is cheap, play the game”

August 3, 2012

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August 3, 2012

New York Giants defenseive end Justin Tuck had a few simple words in response to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for telling his fans that they’re going to kick the Giants as*** this season.

Tuck told the media on Wednesday, “talk is cheap, play the game”

The Giants and Tuck have been playing according to those words for the past few seasons and because of it they’ve been able to come away with two Super Bowl wins.  Maybe Jones needs to do less talking and make better personnel moves.

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Eli Manning: The Giants aren’t a dynasty

August 3, 2012

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August 3, 2012

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was a guest on NFL AM on the NFL Network on Wednesday morning and was asked if the Giants are now a dynasty.

Manning responded by saying the Giants have plenty of things of improve.

“All we can worry about is getting better. We can’t worry about other teams or where the media is,” said Manning.

Manning agreed that it’s “kinda nice to win a championship and go under the radar.”

I wouldn’t expect any other answer from Manning.  But he does have a point, even though the Giants have won two Super Bowls in five years, they still have a lot to improve.

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Tyler Sash suspended four games for PED’s

August 3, 2012

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August 3, 2012

New York Giants safety Tyler Sash has been suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the regular season for violating the league’s performance enhancing drug policy.

Sash says he took Adderall earlier in the offseason to deal with some depression issues he had.  The only problem is that Adderall is one of the NFL’s banned substances.

Sash released the following statement:

“I took a prescription drug (Adderall) legally under a doctor’s care for an anxiety condition during the off season in March of this year. The purpose was to help me with public speaking appearances. I had no idea that this prescription drug was banned by NFL policy. Although I take full responsibility for this situation, I also want to state that I have never cheated or taken performance-enhancing drugs, and I frown on those who do. I am highly disappointed by the league’s decision in this matter, but I will continue to do my best on and off the field. From this point on, I will be more conscientious about every single thing I put in my body. Once again, I want to reiterate that I have never been and will never be associated in any way with performance-enhancing drugs. The timing of this positive test was March 2012, a time during which there is no physical performance required of me. I hope this explanation reinforces my innocence and shows that my intentions were pure.‬”

I don’t understand how an NFL player fails a drug test.  Sash should have known that Adderall was banned by checking with the league.  And if he had a prescription, then he should have given the NFL a doctor’s note.

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Steve Weatherford reacts to Jerry Jones’ comments, says “I’ve got a ring on my finger”

August 3, 2012

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August 3, 2012

New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford was on WFAN in New York (via Ralph Vacchiano of the New  York Daily News) and was asked about the comments made by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in which he told fans they are going to kick the Giants as***.

“You could let him blow smoke all day,” said Weatherford.  ”I guess that’s the only thing they have to cheer about down there right now. I’ve got a ring on my finger”

The sad thing is that Jones has to talk trash towards other teams to get the hopes of his fans up, since the Cowboys haven’t won anything in almost 20 years.

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Tyler Sash suspended for taking PED’s

August 1, 2012

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August 1, 2012

New York Giants safety Tyler Sash has been suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the regular season for violating the league’s performance enhancing drug policy.

Sash says he took Adderall earlier in the offseason to deal with some depression issues he had.  The only problem is that Adderall is one of the NFL’s banned substances.

Sash released the following statement:

“I took a prescription drug (Adderall) legally under a doctor’s care for an anxiety condition during the off season in March of this year. The purpose was to help me with public speaking appearances. I had no idea that this prescription drug was banned by NFL policy. Although I take full responsibility for this situation, I also want to state that I have never cheated or taken performance-enhancing drugs, and I frown on those who do. I am highly disappointed by the league’s decision in this matter, but I will continue to do my best on and off the field. From this point on, I will be more conscientious about every single thing I put in my body. Once again, I want to reiterate that I have never been and will never be associated in any way with performance-enhancing drugs. The timing of this positive test was March 2012, a time during which there is no physical performance required of me. I hope this explanation reinforces my innocence and shows that my intentions were pure.‬”

I don’t understand how an NFL player fails a drug test.  Sash should have known that Adderall was banned by checking with the league.  And if he had a prescription, then he should have given the NFL a doctor’s note.

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Terrell Thomas re-injures his ACL

July 30, 2012

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July 30, 2012

According to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News, Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas suffered another ACL injury.

“Terrell re-injured his ACL. At this point he will most likely undergo an arthroscopic procedure to determine the extent of the injury to the ACL. However, no decision has been made at this point. Terrell is going to consult with Dr. (Arthur) Ting, who performed an allograft reconstruction of the ACL in Septemeber,” said Giants trainer Ronnie Barnes, per the Daily News.

This would be Thomas’ his third ACL tear.  He suffered one at USC and one last season.  This season would be the third.  It’s almost impossible for a player to come back from a third ACL injury.  His career could be over.

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Terrell Thomas heads to the hospital after his knee swells up

July 30, 2012

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July 30, 2012

New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas is coming back from tearing his ACL roughly a year ago.  He was forced to leave practice early on Monday and head down to Manhattan to have his knee looked at after it began to swell up.

According to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News, the extent of Thomas’ injury isn’t know, but head coach Tom Coughlin seemed concerned.

“The extent of the injury is not yet known, but Tom Coughlin definitely sounded worried,” wrote Vacchiano.  ”When he was asked if there was any news on Thomas he began “Unfortunately there is …” He said Thomas, who apparently got tangled up with WR Domenik Hixon at practice on Sunday, showed up on Monday morning with swelling in his knee.

“The Giants are expecting to announce more on his condition this afternoon.”

As we sit and wait to hear the extent of Thomas’ injury, all we can do is hope it’s not his ACL again.

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Reese hints at Cruz getting a new deal this season

July 30, 2012

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July 30, 2012

New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese hasn’t ruled out the possibility of extending wide receiver Victor Cruz’s contract this season.

“It could happen. All those options are open,” Reese said on Saturday per Jorge Castillo of The Star-Ledger. “I just think Victor is focused on being a good football player again. The contract situation will take care of itself.”

I believe there’s a good chance the Giants will extend Cruz’s contract this season.  I think they want to see how well he plays during the first few weeks of the season before they reward him with a lucrative long-term deal.

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