The New York Giants’ 2024 season did not go as expected. It not only left a lot to be desired but the way the losses happened and the way player personnel was managed were ugly. Despite all of that, the Giants drafted pretty well last April and had four players named to The Athletic’s All-Rookie Team. Two players were named to the first team: Wide receiver Malik Nabers and safety Tyler Nubin. Two other players were named to the second team: Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. and cornerback Andru Phillips. Finally, three players were honorable mentions: Tight end Theo Johnson,…
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The Las Vegas Raiders have fired general manager Tom Telesco after one season, the team announced Thursday. The Las Vegas Raiders have fired general manager Tom Telesco after one season, the team announced Thursday. playKimes: Poor QB play cost Antonio Pierce his job (1:35)Mina Kimes and the “NFL Live” crew discuss the lack of quality at the quarterback position that ended up costing Antonio Pierce his job as Raiders head coach. (1:35) Jan 9, 2025, 02:04 PM ET The Las Vegas Raiders have fired general manager Tom Telesco after one season, the team announced Thursday. The move comes two days…
A closer look at the semifinal matchups as the 12-team College Football Playoff nears its conclusion A closer look at the semifinal matchups as the 12-team College Football Playoff nears its conclusion Getty Images Only four contenders remain with a chance to win the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff, and only three games remain before a national champion is crowned. Though the season is winding down, there is plenty of drama left to unfold, starting with the Orange Bowl on Thursday and the Cotton Bowl on Friday serving as the semifinal games. The Orange Bowl pits (7) Notre Dame against…
Vegas is cleaning house yet again Vegas is cleaning house yet again Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders are cleaning house. Just two days after the team fired head coach Antonio Piece, the Raiders announced that they had relieved Tom Telesco of his duties as general manager. This marks the second time in the last 13 months Telesco has been fired by an AFC West team. Telesco was fired by the Los Angeles Chargers following a 63-21 beatdown loss that came at the hand of the Raiders last December. The Raiders then made the decision to hire Telesco last January,…
Everything you need to know to follow along with the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket Everything you need to know to follow along with the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket Getty Images The time has arrived for the first semifinal round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff to take center stage. The begins on Thursday as (6) Penn State and (7) Notre Dame will travel to the Orange Bowl, while on Friday, (5) Texas clashes with (8) Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Ohio State made the biggest statement in the quarterfinals by beating top-seeded Oregon 41-21 in the…
Adam Silverstein, on a 16-2 run (+1375) on Penn State picks, has revealed his CFP semifinal predictions for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday Adam Silverstein, on a 16-2 run (+1375) on Penn State picks, has revealed his CFP semifinal predictions for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday USATSI Something has to give in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday as No. 6 Penn State faces No. 7 Notre Dame. Not only is a spot in the CFP…
The new date will be announced later The new date will be announced later Getty Images As a result of wildfires blazing across California, the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets scheduled for Thursday at Crypto.com Arena will be rescheduled for a later date. The NBA announced the postponement on Thursday but has not yet announced the new date. The league’s official statement included a note of support for people in the area: The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of Los Angeles during this challenging time. We are grateful for the…
Texas, Notre Dame, Penn State and Ohio State are looking to add on to their incredible program records Texas, Notre Dame, Penn State and Ohio State are looking to add on to their incredible program records Getty Images The College Football Playoff continues on Thursday and Friday, and the semifinals feature four programs very familiar with winning. Penn State, Notre Dame, Texas and Ohio State are all among the top 10 winningest programs in the FBS, and they will try to add to that total over the next couple of days. On Thursday night, Penn State and Notre Dame will…
Here’s who AFC teams want to see—and don’t want to see—for their best chance at lifting the Lombardi Trophy next month Here’s who AFC teams want to see—and don’t want to see—for their best chance at lifting the Lombardi Trophy next month USATSI The road to New Orleans and Super Bowl LIX begins on Saturday with the first of six games on Wild Card Weekend. But for some teams, the road is harder than it is for others. The Broncos, obviously, have the most difficult path to New Orleans as the No. 7 seed in the AFC. Bo Nix &…
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Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots was supposed to be a one-sided affair with the Pats completing a perfect 19-0 season and the Giants playing bystanders to history. But those old adages of “any given Sunday” and “that’s why they play the games” seemed to be lurking before kickoff. New England was a 12.5-point favorite on an 18-game winning streak but the Giants came into the game with a streak of their own — three straight playoff wins on the road and a full head of steam. The game was broadcast on FOX…
New York Giants co-owner John Mara took quite a bit of heat this week after announcing that he was retaining both general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll after a second consecutive miserable season. Since finishing the 2022 season at 9-7-1 with a playoff berth, the Giants have fallen on hard times, compiling a 9-25 record. Mara is clearly not pleased but decided to stay the course one more year with the duo he felt would change the fortunes of his franchise just three short years ago. That aside, the leash is much shorter now and optimism is,…
For the third straight year, New York Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence has been named to the NFLPA Player’s All-Pro Team. And for the third straight year, Sexy Dexy is a first-teamer. As the name suggests, the NFLPA All-Pro Team is voted on by the players themselves. We asked players across the league to select who had the most impact this season. The players were tasked with voting for the best player at their same position and positions they line up against. For more specific details on the process, you can read the NFLPA’s explanation of the rules here. Lawrence…
The New York Giants concluded their 100th season last Sunday, finishing with an embarrassing 3-14 record. Despite the disappointing season, ownership has decided to retain the current regime of general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. One of the bright spots for the Giants this season and likely a big reason the team retained the current regime was their impressive 2024 rookie class. In fact, two of the Giants’ rookies were named among Pro Football Focus’ top 15 highest-graded rookies (and top 100 overall). Unsurprisingly, wide receiver Malik Nabers was near the very top. 3. WR MALIK NABERS,…
Now that the New York Giants’ ownership has decided to retain general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, what changes will be made following the Giants’ 3-14 season? Some expect the Giants to make a move to replace defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after just one year. After all, his defensive unit certainly disappointed in 2024. Coincidentally, following his firing by the Las Vegas Raiders, former Giant and Super Bowl champion Antonio Pierce is now available. One of Pierce’s former Giant teammates believes New York should look to bring him in to join Daboll’s staff as their defensive coordinator.…
The New York Giants ended the 2024 regular season with a 3-14 record, their worst since Ben McAdoo was ousted in 2017. Despite that, the Giants have decided they are going to keep Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll in their respective positions for the 2025 season, much to the chagrin of fans everywhere. Even so, they are standing firm in their decision and moving forward through the offseason with their coaching staff intact. As players begin their offseason routines in preparation for the 2025 season, there are a few key dates to keep in mind over the next few months.…
New York Giants fans have called on owners John Mara and Steve Tisch to sell the team after opting to retain general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, but that’s obviously not going to happen. But might they entertain the idea of selling a minority share? If that were ever to come to pass, retired Giants legend and future Hall of Famer, Eli Manning, would be interested in taking on that role. “It’s definitely something of interest,” Manning told Alex Sherman of CNBC Sports. “There’s probably only one team I’d be interested in pursuing, and it’s the one…
The NFL is a league of significant turnover. Every offseason, team rosters are churned and free agency leads to the recycling of personnel. That has certainly been the story for the New York Giants this past year. They’ve let high-quality players like Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney walk — decisions that cost the team in 2024. That led us to think: Could we make a 53-man roster entirely out of former Giants? Well, as it turns out, we could. Sort of. Here are the ground rules we set for this exercise: All players/coaches had to have been on a 90-man…