Tuesday’s Giants News
The rumors have surfaced…The Giants and Tom Coughlin are close to finalizing a contract extension. We all knew that that was coming. It was just a matter of how long and how much, but that hasn’t been fully disclosed yet. Below, Bob Glauber included some guestimates that sources provided him. The rumors are a 4-year deal equal to or greater than $20 million. One of the things that bothers me most about Coach Coughlin is the way is always jumping and screaming on the sidelines. My problem with that is more out of concern than anything. He looks like he is going to have a heart attack on every down. I don’t want to turn on the TV one Sunday and see T.C. drop to the ground. So I have every right to be concerned, and somebody should tell him to retire, reside on a tropical island, and relax.
Fans Take - Niraj Prasad gathered the thoughts of Giants fans throughout the 2007 season.
Did you Know? - Michael Eisen sat down with Shaun O’Hara and discussed his NFL career.
Newsday:
Giants ready to reward Coughlin with extension - Bob Glauber reported that “Two league sources familiar with the Giants’ situation told Newsday yesterday that there are few hurdles left in negotiations, and that a deal could be completed sometime this week. One source said the contract will be a four-year extension through the 2011 season. No financial terms were disclosed, but the deal likely will average about $5 million - or perhaps slightly higher - per season.” The sources also expects the deal to be complete in a few days, and then the Giants will make the announcement. I’m not a huge fan of Coach Coughlin. I can’t put my finger on a reason, but I never felt like I can relate to him. I have no complaints about this extension though. He just became the only Giants Coach not named Bill Parcells to win a Super Bowl. So mums the word.
The Star-Ledger:
A few tidbits (so you know I’m breathing) - Mike Garafolo pointed out that:
- Tom Coughlin is close to getting his contract extension.
- Gibril Wilson is a free agent. The Giants have not given Wilson a new deal yet. The Giants need to lock Gibril up so he does not end up in the hands of the enemy.
- Kawika Mitchell is a free agent, and Big Blue may offer Mitchell a 3-year extension.
- The Giants are trying to re-sign Derrick Ward.
- The Giants will be looking for a DB in the first round of the draft.
- The Giants may make some cuts in February.
