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2024 NFL Draft prospect profile: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan

2024 NFL Draft prospect profile: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan

Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via What are the Giants looking for in a cornerback? Michigan cornerback Mike Sainristil doesn’t have many of the traits that normally get evaluators excited. He’s short (5-foot-9), has okay (4.47) speed, and poor length (30 7/8 inch arms). However, any time you have a cornerback with six interceptions and two touchdowns in a single season, he warrants a closer look. Sainristil started his career at Michigan as a receiver before transitioning to the defensive side of the ball full time in 2022. That explains his ball skills and why...
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Giants will hold private workout for J.J. McCarthy

Giants will hold private workout for J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy | Photo by Stacy Revere/ Yes, we’re talking about the Michigan QB again Yes, it’s another story linking quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants. This time, we have a report from Pat Leonard of the Daily News that the Giants will hold a private workout with McCarthy, and that they will send a group to Ann Arbor, Mich., on Easter Sunday to do so. GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll did not attend McCarthy’s Pro Day, but the Giants did host McCarthy for a visit in East Rutherford, N.J. ESPN reported earlier in the week that “a lot of...
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Giants news, 3/28: Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy, more headlines

Giants news, 3/28: Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy, more headlines

New York Giants news for Thursday Good morning, New York Giants fans! NFL Draft: ‘A lot of people think the Giants’ guy is J.J. McCarthy’ According to ESPN, many NFL insiders believe the Giants really do have eyes for McCarthy. Here is a summary of the current quarterback situation beyond the first pick, where the Chicago Bears will almost certainly select Caleb Williams: The Washington Commanders are still going through their process at No. 2 and being tight-lipped about it. Some people think they’ll take Jayden Daniels, others think Drake Maye, but I don’t think...
Mar 27, 2024
New York Giants meet with Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels at LSU Pro Day

New York Giants meet with Malik Nabers, Jayden Daniels at LSU Pro Day

Malik Nabers | Photo by Michael Hickey/ Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll both at the workout The New York Giants were certainly busy before, during and after Wednesday’s LSU Pro Day, where the star attractions were wide receiver Malik Nabers and quarterback Jayden Daniels. Per multiple reports, Giants’ officials had dinner with Nabers on Tuesday night. The Giants were also expected to meet with Daniels after the workout. Daniels reportedly did not set any meetings until the Pro Day was concluded. The Giants’ contingent at LSU was led by GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian...
Mar 27, 2024
Matt Miller’s 7-round New York Giants mock draft haul

Matt Miller’s 7-round New York Giants mock draft haul

Malik Nabers Giants get a No. 1 wide receiver AND a quarterback ESPN’s Matt Miller penned a full seven-round mock draft on Wednesday. Here is how it turned out for the New York Giants. Round 1 (No. 6) — Malik Nabers, WR, LSU Miller writes: The Giants’ offense ranked No. 29 in offensive points last season (14 per game), as quarterback Daniel Jones tore the ACL in his right knee and the offensive line surrendered 85 sacks (most in the league). They have already improved the roster by signing offensive linemen Jon Runyan and Jermaine Eluemunor, but the wide receiver...
Mar 27, 2024
Ex-GM Mike Tannenbaum explains why NFL teams love J.J. McCarthy

Ex-GM Mike Tannenbaum explains why NFL teams love J.J. McCarthy

Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/ “I’m really hard-pressed to understand what he doesn’t have” On the heels of releasing a unique mock draft that saw Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy go No. 4 to the Arizona Cardinals, the team that actually holds that pick rather than a team that would trade into that spot, ESPN analyst Mike Tannenbaum held a media conference call on Wednesday. For the New York Giants, the talk leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft seems to be all McCarthy, all the time. Many fans don’t understand how McCarthy, at one time considered by media analysts...
Mar 27, 2024
‘A lot of people think the Giants’ guy is J.J. McCarthy’

‘A lot of people think the Giants’ guy is J.J. McCarthy’

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via ESPN says the league believes that the Giants are interested in the Michigan QB Is the increasing chatter connecting the New York Giants to Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy real? Or, is it the Giants trying to force a quarterback-hungry team like the Minnesota Vikings to get ahead of them at No. 6, giving the Giants a better chance to land the wide receiver they want in the 2024 NFL Draft. According to ESPN, many NFL insiders believe the Giants really do have eyes for McCarthy. Here is a summary of the current quarterback...
Mar 27, 2024
Giants’ over/under for 2024 set at 6.5 victories

Giants’ over/under for 2024 set at 6.5 victories

Kevin R. Wexler / USA TODAY NETWORK So, which would you take? Oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook have set the over/under for victories by the New York Giants in the 2024 NFL season at a disappointing 6.5. The Giants are, of course, coming off a 6-11 2023 season. There have already been many changes, with a critical NFL Draft that may include a quarterback decision yet to come. Head coach Brian Daboll’s coaching staff has been overhauled, with former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale and former special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey, along with several...
Mar 27, 2024
Giants news, 3/27: Brian Daboll looking to new year, John Mara, James Ferentz, more headlines

Giants news, 3/27: Brian Daboll looking to new year, John Mara, James Ferentz, more headlines

New York Giants news for Wednesday Good morning, New York Giants fans! ‘Very passionate’ Brian Daboll addresses sideline demeanor, aims to evolve New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll knows that his sideline demeanor, particularly with assistant coaches, assistant coaches has drawn a ton of scrutiny this offseason. Even from the man who signs his check—a day before Giants co-owner John Mara said he does wish the coach would “tone it down” at times. Does Daboll think that needs to change? “Every year, there’s a self evaluation process that goes on. I’m a very...
Mar 26, 2024
James Ferentz joins New York Giants as assistant OL coach

James Ferentz joins New York Giants as assistant OL coach

James Ferentz (65) | Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Ferentz just retired as a player at the end of the 2023 season James Ferentz, who retired as a player at the end of the 2023 NFL season, will begin his coaching career as a member of Brian Daboll’s staff with the New York Giants. The 34-year-old Ferentz has been named the Giants’ assistant offensive line coach, meaning he will work under the direction of new offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo. Ferentz spent the last six seasons playing for the New England Patriots. Bricillo was a New England assistant coach in...
Mar 26, 2024
2024 NFL Draft prospect profile: Ennis Rakestraw Jr, CB, Missouri

2024 NFL Draft prospect profile: Ennis Rakestraw Jr, CB, Missouri

Photo by Ed Zurga/ Can Rakestraw fit in the Giants’ secondary? The quarterback and wide receiver classes are getting the lion’s share of the attention in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, this draft is quite deep at other premier positions as well, and this is a great group of cornerbacks. There’s plenty of talent at the top of the draft class, as well as hidden gems who could help out almost any scheme run in the NFL. Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is one of those players who won’t be for every team, but his quickness and fiery competitiveness will win him...
Mar 26, 2024
‘Very passionate’ Brian Daboll addresses sideline demeanor, aims to evolve

‘Very passionate’ Brian Daboll addresses sideline demeanor, aims to evolve

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports “There are times where I wish handled things a little bit differently” New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll knows that his sideline demeanor, particularly with assistant coaches, assistant coaches has drawn a ton of scrutiny this offseason. Does he think that needs to change? “Every year, there’s a self evaluation process that goes on. I’m a very passionate person. But yeah, there are times where I wish handled things a little bit differently, certainly. So you continue to grow. You continue to evolve. That’s what I...
Mar 26, 2024
Giants news, 3/26: John Mara speaks, Joe Schoen, J.J. McCarthy, more headlines

Giants news, 3/26: John Mara speaks, Joe Schoen, J.J. McCarthy, more headlines

New York Giants news for Tuesday Good morning, New York Giants fans! Giants’ co-owner John Mara: Joe Schoen has ‘green light’ to draft a QB New York Giants co-owner John Mara has always been an ardent supporter of Daniel Jones but said he would not stand in the way if GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll want to select a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. “If they fall in love with the quarterback and believe it’s worth pick No. 6 or moving up, [I] certainly would support that,” Mara told reporters Monday at the NFL league meeting. Mara said drafting a quarterback...
Mar 25, 2024
Giants’ GM Joe reiterates belief Daniel Jones will be ready for season

Giants’ GM Joe reiterates belief Daniel Jones will be ready for season

Daniel Jones | Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News / USA TODAY NETWORK Quarterback is apparently now running on land as his rehab progresses As he has throughout the offseason, New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen on Monday once again expressed the belief that quarterback Daniel Jones will be ready to start the 2024 NFL season. Schoen told reporters that Jones is “running on land,” throwing and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp and the regular season. If Schoen and coach Brian Daboll decided they want to select a quarterback at No. 6 in the...
Mar 25, 2024
John Mara: Joe Schoen has ‘green light’ to draft a quarterback

John Mara: Joe Schoen has ‘green light’ to draft a quarterback

John Mara | Photo by Christian Petersen/ Mara says he “certainly” would support” drafting a QB the coach and GM are “in love” with New York Giants co-owner John Mara has always been an ardent supporter of Daniel Jones. Monday at the NFL league meetings, though, Mara said he would not stand in the way if GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll want to select a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. “If they fall in love with the quarterback and believe it’s worth pick No. 6 or moving up, [I] certainly would support that,” Mara told reporters. With Jones coming...