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 Feb. 10, 2012 1:51 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - Report: Sullivan interviewing with Bucs
Giants QB coach Mike Sullivan is interviewing for the offensive coordinator position with the Buccaneers, ESPN's Rachel Nichols wrote on her Twitter account. Sullivan also has experience coaching DBs and WRs, which suggests he's a good candidate to be a head coach down the line. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 4:28 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 Positions to Improve: No. 3 -- RB
RB Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for less than 4.0 yards per carry for the first time in his career. RB Brandon Jacobs is due a roster bonus in March and could be released before then. RB Da’Rel Scott is fast but inexperienced, and RB D.J. Ware will turn 27 this month without ever having to carry the full load offensively. The Giants need another back. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 4:25 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 Positions to Improve: No. 2 -- MLB
MLB Chase Blackburn played some of the best football of his career after going from the couch to the starting lineup in Week 13, but neither he, MLB Mark Herzlich nor MLB Greg Jones ever cemented themselves in the middle of the defense. Perhaps Blackburn retains the job, but don’t be surprised if MLB Jonathan Goff (who tore his ACL in the preseason) returns. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 4:23 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 Positions to Improve: No. 1 -- TE
TE Jake Ballard and TE Travis Beckum each tore their ACLs in the Super Bowl and will likely begin the year on the PUP list. While TE Bear Pascoe played well, he’s also the team’s backup FB, so additions need to be made. Practice squad TE Christian Hopkins (6-5, 277 pounds) is one option, but the Giants need more depth. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 4:21 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 Key Free Agents in 2012: No. 3 -- RT McKenzie
Kareem McKenzie will be 33 when the 2012 season gets underway, and while his performance in 2011 was good overall, it might not have been enough to secure his roster spot going forward. The Giants could move LT David Diehl to RT if LT Will Beatty’s surgically corrected eye is healed, or they could use rookie OT James Brewer at RT. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 4:20 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 Key Free Agents in 2012: No. 2 -- CB Ross
If CB Terrell Thomas is healthy enough following his preseason ACL tear, Aaron Ross’ chances of returning take a slight hit. However, he did play well in 2011 and showed some athleticism that seemed to escape him as he battled injuries over the previous three seasons. He’ll be 30 for the majority of the 2012 season, so a long-term deal might not work. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 4:18 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 Key Free Agents in 2012: No. 1 -- WR Manningham
Besides the impressive catch to begin the Super-Bowl winning drive in Indianapolis, Mario Manningham’s value is that he punishes defenses for double-teaming WR Hakeem Nicks and WR Victor Cruz . He also allows Cruz to play in the slot, which isn’t his natural position, but is the spot where he did the most damage in 2011. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 2:39 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - Reese: 'There will definitely be some changes'
While he expects the “strong core” to return, GM Jerry Reese is being realistic about free agency. “There will definitely be some changes,” Reese said, adding that young players like CB Prince Amukamara -- who missed half of the season to a broken foot -- and DT Marvin Austin, who missed the entire year with a torn pectoral, can help more next year. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 2:37 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - Reese non-commital on future of Umenyiora
Does GM Jerry Reese anticipate any offseason problems with DE Osi Umenyiora like the ones he had when the veteran held out before the 2011 season? “Osi is under contract but we’ll discuss everything as a staff and we’ll discuss all issues that could possibly come up with us,” Reese said. If Umenyiora doesn’t return, SLB Mathias Kiwanuka could move back to DE. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 2:35 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - Reese: Next year's OL is TBD
With LT Will Beatty coming back from eye surgery and LT/LG David Diehl capable of playing multiple positions, GM Jerry Reese admitted he doesn’t “know who the five (offensive lineman are) who are going to walk on the field as starters next year.” Reese complimented the line, saying they played “well in the Super Bowl.” Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 2:34 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - Reese: Ballard, Beckum likely to go on PUP
TE Jake Ballard and TE Travis Beckum will both likely go on the PUP list after tearing their ACLs in the Super Bowl, GM Jerry Reese said. “We’ll see how healthy they are and how quickly they can recover,” Reese said. In addition to TE Bear Pascoe, Reese said he’ll consider practice squad TE Christian Hopkins, who has “endeared himself to our coaches.” Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 2:33 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - Reese to evaluate roster, practice squad before free agency
Before the Giants look to free agency, GM Jerry Reese will evaluate his own roster including the practice squad. “You always want to look at your roster first,” Reese said. “More times than not, the guy’s already on your roster.” Reese said the practice squad players are more than just a “dummy defense” and said several practice squaders could get a look. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 2:15 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - Reese being prudent with Giants' free agents
WR Victor Cruz wants a new deal, but GM Jerry Reese isn’t ready to oblige yet. “(We’re in the) early stages of evaluating the team as a whole,” Reese said on a conference call. “We have not discussed anything with respect to salaries.” When asked if players will be asking for more following a title, Reese said, “That’s a good problem to have.” Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 2:02 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - Cruz expects to be paid more
After setting the franchise record for receiving yards, WR Victor Cruz thinks he’s worth more than the $490,000 that he’s set to earn in 2012. “I came in as a free agent so that’s the salary I was on, so I don’t feel like I was underpaid,” he told Pro Football Talk Live. “I feel like I deserve to be paid more money at this point.” Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 9:34 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - Report: CB Thomas, Giants working toward contract
CB Terrell Thomas, who missed the 2011 season after tearing his ACL in the preseason, is in talks with the Giants on a new contract, he told SiriusXM NFL radio. Thomas led the Giants in tackles in 2009 and 2010, which would make him an ideal candidate to become the team’s nickelback next season. He's currently a free agent. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 3:34 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - Giants sign nine to futures contracts
The Giants signed several players to futures contracts, including DB Brandon Bing, RB Andre Brown, OL Selvish Capers, WR Dan DePalma, DT Dwayne Hendricks, TE Christian Hopkins, DE Adrian Tracy, WR Isian Standback and QB Ryan Perrilloux. All of the the aforementioned players spent time on the practice squad this year. Giants RapidReports
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 Feb. 08, 2012 1:32 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 Worst Moments of 2011: No. 3 -- Bad loss to Saints
Not only did the Saints score 49 points against a Giants defense that was quickly earning a very bad reputation, but LB Mark Herzlich and DE Osi Umenyiora each suffered significant ankle injuries. While the Giants had depth at DE, Herzlich was replacing MLB Jonathan Goff (IR) and MLB Greg Jones (benched). The team was forced to re-sign LB Chase Blackburn and the rest is history. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 1:31 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 Worst Moments of 2011: No. 2 -- Second loss to Redskins
The Giants began the season with a loss in Washington, but when they put forth their worst effort of the season in a Week 15 home defeat to the Redskins, their playoff hopes seemed over at 7-7. QB Eli Manning was picked off three times and completed just 23 of 40 passes in what was easily his worst performance of the season. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 1:29 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 Worst Moments of 2011: No. 1 -- Terrell Thomas tears ACL
CB Terrell Thomas had led the Giants in tackles for two consecutive seasons, but tore his ACL with 22 seconds remaining in the first half of the team’s second preseason game. S Deon Grant said teammates had tears in their eyes during halftime. The Giants had already lost first-round pick CB Prince Amukamara to the PUP list with a broken foot. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 1:28 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 Top Moments of 2011: No. 3 -- Longest TD in team history
Trailing 7-3 in the second quarter against the Jets in Week 16, the Giants needed to drive 99 yards in 2:37 before kicking the ball away to begin the second half. After two incompletions, QB Eli Manning ’s dump pass to WR Victor Cruz seemed like a white flag, but Cruz took it the distance to keep the Giants’ playoff hopes alive. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 1:26 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 top moments of 2011: No. 2 -- Pierre-Paul's blocked FG
DE Jason Pierre-Paul had two sacks in Dallas in Week 14, but had it not been for what he did on special teams, the Giants would have likely missed the playoffs. After watching Cowboys K Dan Bailey’s last-second, game-tying FG come off the board because of a timeout, Pierre-Paul altered his path to the ball and blocked Bailey’s second attempt to seal the victory. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 1:24 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - 3 top moments of 2011: No. 1 -- Manningham Super Bowl catch
Trailing by two points with 3:46 remaining in the Super Bowl, QB Eli Manning launched a pinpoint 38-yard pass into double coverage. What most Giants fans couldn’t see was that WR Mario Manningham not only caught the ball, but managed to get both feet in bounds.  A challenge confirmed it, and the Giants' Super Bowl-winning drive was underway. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 6:00 p.m. - by Alex Raskin - Ballard has torn ACL, too, from Super Bowl
TE Jake Ballard did suffer a torn ACL during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl. Considering that TE Travis Beckum also tore his ACL in the game, TE will likely be a priority in the offseason for the Giants. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 10:06 a.m. - by Alex Raskin - Giants RapidReports Newcomer of the Year: WR Cruz
Victor Cruz spent didn’t make a catch as a rookie in 2010 and spent all but three games on the IR. However he came back in 2011 to set the team record for receiving yards (1,536), make the longest reception in team history (99 yards) and give everyone a salsa lesson. Cruz also proved to be one of the toughest WRs in the game to tackle. Giants RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 10:04 a.m. - by Alex Raskin - Giants RapidReports MVPs: Special Teams
Rookies LB Jacquian Williams, S Tyler Sash, LB Spencer Paysinger, LB Greg Jones and LB Mark Herzlich all contributed on special teams, but as the season moved on, P Steve Weatherford’s contributions grew even more significant. He dropped eight punts inside the 20-yard line against the Patriots between Week 9 and the Super Bowl, and who knows if the Giants win both games without those efforts. Giants RapidReports
 
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