Friday’s Giants News: Rookie Mini-Camp
According to Mike Florio over at ProFootballTalk.com, the Cowboys got their eye on the Lions WR Roy Williams. In order to obtain Williams, the Cowboys might have to give up their Safety Roy Williams. How many times has a player been traded for a player with the same name? I hope Jerry Jones keeps his Safety because he can’t tackle, the NFL implemented a penalty called the Horsecollar because he misses the first tackle and has to get the guy down to the ground somehow.
Transcript: WR Mario Manningham - Giants.com had a Q&A Session with Mario Manningham.
Transcript: CB Terrell Thomas - Giants.com had a Q&A Session with Terrell Thomas.
Transcript: Coach Tom Coughlin - Giants.com had a Q&A Session with Tom Coughlin.
Transcript: Safety Kenny Phillips - Giants.com had a Q&A Session with Kenny Phillips.
Pair of Giants Honored - Michael Eisen pointed out that GM Jerry Reese and MLB Antonio Pierce received the 2008 Man of the Year awards from MAN (Minority Athletes Networking). Eisen described MAN as,
A not-for-profit organization co-founded by former Giants Ron Johnson and George Martin in 1989, is dedicated to positively influencing the lives of disadvantaged youth in the tri-state area. The MAN scholarship/mentorship program has awarded more than $800,000 to more than 200 students.
Congrats to JR and AP.
Roster Moves - Michael Eisen reported that the Giants added two more rookie free agents yesterday:
- TE Eric Butler of Mississippi State
- Punter Owen Tolson of Army
Newsday:
Giants rookies Kehl, Goff are athletic, and smart - Tom Rock wrote up an article about Bryan Kehl and Jonathan Goff. The Giants selected Kehl in the 4th round and Goff in the 5th round. Rock noted how both players went to prestigious schools, and they should have no problem learning the playbooks.
New York Daily News:
Rookies ‘all over the place’ at Giants mini-camp
New York Post:
JINTS GET FEELING OF SAFETY WITH ROOKIE - Paul Schwartz pointed out that Kenny Phillips has his first chance to make an impression today during the start of the two-day rookie mini-camp at Giants Stadium. Here’s what Coach Coughlin thinks of Phillips, “I think that he will compete. Obviously he is a young player with a lot to learn. He is going to come in and he is going to be humble and try to learn as much as he possibly can, but there is no doubt he has to be excited because of the opportunity.”
The Star-Ledger:
Rookie camp morning practice report - Mike Garafolo lets us know what type of day the rookie’s are having today at the mini-camp.
Giants announce two more rookie signings
