Tom Rock@TomRock_Newsday7 secs
TC says all of the Giants offseason changes were "necessary." Says this is biggest transition offseason with Giants.
Tom Rock@TomRock_Newsday21 secs
TC: "We'll miss Justin Tuck, period."
Rich Cimini& #8207;@RichCimini31 secs
Coughlin on Justin Tuck: "We're going to miss Justin Tuck, period. His body of work last year was very solid." #nyg
Jordan Raanan& #8207;@JordanRaanan27 secs
TC on keeping Tuck: 'it was always realistic ... It didn't work #giants
Bart Hubbuch& #8207;@HubbuchNYP6 mins
Coughlin on Giants turnover: Necessary. Just look at the nature of our team and the number of free agents we had. Had to do something
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Coughlin says its going to hurt losing Justin Tuck, Linval Joseph and Keith Rivers from the eighth-ranked defense last year.
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Coughlin on where the new offense stands: "Were moving. Id say were better than halfway to where we want to be."
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TC says he and McAdoo are "better than halfway through completion" of the new Giants offense.
Coughlin on the new offense under Ben McAdoo: I know its going to fire up Eli. I know hell be excited."
Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan40 secs
Coughlin on new offense: 'some of old, tremendous amount of new'
Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan34 secs
TC: new offense will create a new fire for everyone, especially for a
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP35 secs
Coughlin on John Jerry: "Calls were made to the league office. There is no suspension in the air or anything of that nature."
Tom Rock@TomRock_Newsday33 secs
TC says John Jerry was "authentic" in his interview with Giants. "There was sincere remorse."
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP22 secs
Coughlin says the NFL told him John Jerry wont be suspended over Bullygate. Interesting, in light of what Goodell said the other day.
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP22 secs
Coughlin on Jerry: Theres remorse, sincere remorse, on his part. If he ends up being suspended, so be it. Itll be a learning experience."
TC: new offense will create a new fire for everyone, especially for a Eli
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP15 secs
Coughlin on Rashad Jennings: "Hes a great athlete and in tremendous shape. Hes a solid 230 (pounds). The more we looked, more we liked."
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Coughlin on Hakeem Nicks: "We wish Hakeem nothing but success and a return to the player we know he is, with consistency."
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP34 secs
More Coughlin on Hakeem Nicks: "Maybe this is something that had to take place. We wish him nothing but the best."
TC: "Rueben has to continue to develop, be a better pro."
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP48 secs
Coughlin on Reuben Randle: We have very high expectations for him. Hes got to continue to be a better pro and show consistency
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Coughlin on Manningham: "Mario is really excited to be a Giant again. He can hardly contain himself. Hes physically and mentally matured."
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TC: "Mario can hardly contain himself" over being back. Says Manningham has "matured."
Coughlin says more they watched Rashad Jennings, more they liked. Noted 'all-purpose player' and he's very good at screens
Rich Cimini@RichCimini18 secs
Coughlin says he told Mario Manningham that he needs to make a big contribution if Giants "want to be the team we want to be." #nyg
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Coughlin likes Belichicks extra camera proposal but thinks it wont pass because of the cost. No NFL bake sale or car wash, apparently.
Tom Rock@TomRock_Newsday15s
TC: "I don't see the necessity of making (PAT) a more competitive play."
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP36 secs
Coughlin is not in favor of Belichicks attempt to move the PAT back and make the extra point a competitive play.
Coughlin on David Wilson: "Hes making outstanding progress. Every time I see him, I have to say Slow down, do what they tell you to do.'"
Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan14 secs
TC: David Wilson making 'outstanding progress.' Coughlin actually tells him to slow down #giants
Coughlin on David Wilson: I wouldnt rush him into anything. Hes a superb kick returner, but I dont think he can do that right away."
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP11 secs
Coughlin doesnt sound like the Giants are counting on Wilson. He said theyll likely need another RB just to be safe.
We should be able to get a good deal on a veteran running back as the market for running backs is almost non-existent.
TC on David Wilson: "I'm planning that he's there. Now, to what extent is he there?"
Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan46 secs
Coughlin: 'I'm planning that [david wilson] is there until they tell me different.' Said it may just be in different capacity. #giants
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP27 secs
Coughlin on his own health: Coaching is a very healthy profession because of all the [medical] support we have available."
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP36 secs
Coughlin informs us that hes a routine guy who gets up at 5:30 every day. This is a shocking development.
Tom Rock@TomRock_Newsday37 secs
TC "As long as I feel good, productive, energetic and the players respond, I'll keep going." Said can see several more years.
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP12 secs
Coughlin said he can see himself coaching several more years: I mean, Im only 35 years old."
Rich Cimini@RichCimini21 secs
Coughlin says he feel great health-wise: "I'd like to think I could keep going." Wouldn't give an exact timeline
Tom Rock@TomRock_Newsday34 secs
TC on McAdoo calling plays: "He'll have someone in his ear."
TC says Eli will "absolutely" retain the ability to control offense at line of scrimmage as in years past.
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP29 secs
Coughlin: "Offensively, we need to get back to Giant football big human beings moving guys in the NFC East. We werent very big up front."
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TC says Giants want to get back to "big human beings in the NFC East" up front. Likes Schwartz's size.
A Raiders writer asked Coughlin about Justin Tuck, and he said: Why? Are you from Los Angeles? The writer replied: Uh, no, Oakland."
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TC: "Balance has always put Eli at his very best." Says btwn old Giants schemes and McAdoo additions, playbook in "Encyclopedia Britannica."
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Coughlin on plans for Eli and offense: "Balance has always put Eli at his very best." #nyg
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP10 secs
Coughlin on if he will retire soon: "Why? What am I going to do? My wifes already told me, Youre not hanging around here!"
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TC: Coaches spent a lot of time on DRC. Found several areas to help him improve, DRC responded to that.
How will #giants use DRC? Via Coughlin: 'Are you the best receiver?'
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP45 secs
Coughlin says Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie will be the Giants top cornerback and cover the opponents best receiver.
Rich Cimini@RichCimini32 secs
Coughlin on stealing Rodgers-Cromartie from Jets: "It seemed as if he was going to continue to visit (teams) until he got what he wanted."
Coughlin is hilarious. He just talked to us for a few minutes about how he wants to make jog-throughs more competitive."
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP14 secs
Coughlin on Twitter and Facebook: "What is that stuff?"
Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan16 secs
Coughlin gets asked about Twitter, Facebook. 'What is that stuff?' Says he doesn't go on it, but has people that do for him
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Coughlin on his players social-media activities: "I dont monitor it, but I have people that do."
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Coughlin says he's energized by new offense. "That's why I say I am 35,"he said laughing.
TC on TEs: "Right now it's a question mark."
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Coughlin on tight end position: 'We have to make something happen there'
Coughlin on his HOF chances after winning two Super Bowls: "I think it merits consideration, but thats as far as Ill go."
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Tom Coughlin says, after Hall of Fame discussion, he believes his 2 Super Bowls "merit consideration. That's as far as I'll go."
Coughlin on if the Giants are interested in Mark Sanchez: "I havent talked to anyone about that."
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Coughlin on Ryan Nassib: "I think hes going to be a good player. This is going to be an important year for him and for the Giants."
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TC very high on Nassib, but doesn't rule out keeping 3 QBs again.
He himself says they'll retain SOME of the old and have A LOT of new...
Coughlin likes Ryan Nassib but doesnt rule out keeping three quarterbacks again this year
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That last comment from Coughlin re: keeping 3 QBs doesn't surprise me given the coaches never even thought to activate Nassib last year.
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That suggests to me the kid didn't make much progress.
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Not really sure how the Giants can justify keeping 3 QBs again this year but I suspect they ...might not have much of a choice unless Nassib REALLY shows major progress.
A lot of really great stuff from TC. I can't wait for the season to begin.
Dan, everybody is different and it is tough during the season because it isn't like Nassib is getting a lot of reps in practice. Nassib, if anything, was probably more of a scout team player which means he was running different offensive plays for the defense. We will find out soon enough when they starting having OTAs, mini camps, training camp, preseason games, etc.
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Chip Kelly finished up an hour with the media. Was peppered with questions about DeSean Jackson. I'm still less than convinced he'll be back
I think it's a lot to ask for a rookie QB to have absorbed Gilbride's offense and been a viable backup in one camp. Even Eli wasn't good his first year.
career record in games he's appeared in? 1-13, his 2-8 with a pick vs. the Redskins was his first appearance in a game where his team won, that includes 8 starts in 2011.
I 100% agree. He has the worst noodle arm I have ever seen. With that said, he is still needed to get through training camp and the preseason and you cannot just appoint Nassib the backup QB position without him earning it.
Alrighty then...
If I'm Coughlin & Co. and I feel I'm not getting 100% out of any of the young WRs, I'm pulling the Manning to Manningham tape. Showing it to the young WR and asking them, "Do you really think I have a problem with starting him over you?" (even if it's just a bluff)
Coach
Coughlin on his own health: Coaching is a very healthy profession because of all the [medical] support we have available."
Coughlin informs us that hes a routine guy who gets up at 5:30 every day. This is a shocking development.
TC "As long as I feel good, productive, energetic and the players respond, I'll keep going." Said can see several more years.
Coughlin said he can see himself coaching several more years: I mean, Im only 35 years old."
Coughlin is hilarious. He just talked to us for a few minutes about how he wants to make jog-throughs more competitive."
Coughlin on Twitter and Facebook: "What is that stuff?"
Coughlin gets asked about Twitter, Facebook. 'What is that stuff?' Says he doesn't go on it, but has people that do for him
Coughlin on his players social-media activities: "I dont monitor it, but I have people that do."
Coughlin on his HOF chances after winning two Super Bowls: "I think it merits consideration, but thats as far as Ill go."
Tom Coughlin says, after Hall of Fame discussion, he believes his 2 Super Bowls "merit consideration. That's as far as I'll go."
Giants
TC says all of the Giants offseason changes were "necessary." Says this is biggest transition offseason with Giants
Coughlin on Giants turnover: Necessary. Just look at the nature of our team and the number of free agents we had. Had to do something
Offense
Coughlin on where the new offense stands: "Were moving. Id say were better than halfway to where we want to be."
TC says he and McAdoo are "better than halfway through completion" of the new Giants offense.
TC: "Balance has always put Eli at his very best." Says btwn old Giants schemes and McAdoo additions, playbook in "Encyclopedia Britannica."
Coughlin says he's energized by new offense. "That's why I say I am 35,"he said laughing.
Coughlin on new offense: 'some of old, tremendous amount of new'
TC: "Balance has always put Eli at his very best." Says btwn old Giants schemes and McAdoo additions, playbook in "Encyclopedia Britannica."
McAdoo
TC on McAdoo calling plays: "He'll have someone in his ear."
QB
Coughlin on the new offense under Ben McAdoo: I know its going to fire up Eli. I know hell be excited."
TC says Eli will "absolutely" retain the ability to control offense at line of scrimmage as in years past.
Coughlin on if the Giants are interested in Mark Sanchez: "I havent talked to anyone about that."
Coughlin on Ryan Nassib: "I think hes going to be a good player. This is going to be an important year for him and for the Giants."
Coughlin on Ryan Nassib: "I think hes going to be a good player. This is going to be an important year for him and for the Giants."
Coughlin likes Ryan Nassib but doesnt rule out keeping three quarterbacks again this year
RB
Coughlin on Rashad Jennings: "Hes a great athlete and in tremendous shape. Hes a solid 230 (pounds). The more we looked, more we liked."
Coughlin says more they watched Rashad Jennings, more they liked. Noted 'all-purpose player' and he's very good at screens
Coughlin on David Wilson: "Hes making outstanding progress. Every time I see him, I have to say Slow down, do what they tell you to do.'
David Wilson making 'outstanding progress.' Coughlin actually tells him to slow down
I wouldnt rush him into anything. Hes a superb kick returner, but I dont think he can do that right away."
Coughlin doesnt sound like the Giants are counting on Wilson. He said theyll likely need another RB just to be safe.
TC on David Wilson: "I'm planning that he's there. Now, to what extent is he there?"
Coughlin: 'I'm planning that [david wilson] is there until they tell me different.' Said it may just be in different capacity
WR
"Rueben has to continue to develop, be a better pro."
Coughlin on Reuben Randle: We have very high expectations for him. Hes got to continue to be a better pro and show consistency
Coughlin on Manningham: "Mario is really excited to be a Giant again. He can hardly contain himself. Hes physically and mentally matured."
"Mario can hardly contain himself" over being back. Says Manningham has "matured."
Coughlin says he told Mario Manningham that he needs to make a big contribution if Giants "want to be the team we want to be
Coughlin on Hakeem Nicks: "We wish Hakeem nothing but success and a return to the player we know he is, with consistency."
More Coughlin on Hakeem Nicks: "Maybe this is something that had to take place. We wish him nothing but the best."
TE
Coughlin on his players social-media activities: "I dont monitor it, but I have people that do."
Coughlin on tight end position: 'We have to make something happen there'
OL
Coughlin: "Offensively, we need to get back to Giant football big human beings moving guys in the NFC East. We werent very big up front."
TC says Giants want to get back to "big human beings in the NFC East" up front. Likes Schwartz's size.
Coughlin on John Jerry: "Calls were made to the league office. There is no suspension in the air or anything of that nature."
TC says John Jerry was "authentic" in his interview with Giants. "There was sincere remorse."
Coughlin says the NFL told him John Jerry wont be suspended over Bullygate. Interesting, in light of what Goodell said the other day.
Coughlin on Jerry: Theres remorse, sincere remorse, on his part. If he ends up being suspended, so be it. Itll be a learning experience."
Defense
Coughlin on #NYG focus on defense in FA: "We've always been a team that has relied heavily on our defense. That's not going to change."
Coughlin says its going to hurt losing Justin Tuck, Linval Joseph and Keith Rivers from the eighth-ranked defense last year.
DL
TC: "We'll miss Justin Tuck, period."
Coughlin on Justin Tuck: "We're going to miss Justin Tuck, period. His body of work last year was very solid
TC on keeping Tuck: 'it was always realistic ... It didn't work
A Raiders writer asked Coughlin about Justin Tuck, and he said: Why? Are you from Los Angeles? The writer replied: Uh, no, Oakland."
CB
TC: Coaches spent a lot of time on DRC. Found several areas to help him improve, DRC responded to that.
How will #giants use DRC? Via Coughlin: 'Are you the best receiver?'
Coughlin says Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie will be the Giants top cornerback and cover the opponents best receiver.
Coughlin on stealing Rodgers-Cromartie from Jets: "It seemed as if he was going to continue to visit (teams) until he got what he wanted."
Rules
Coughlin is not in favor of Belichicks attempt to move the PAT back and make the extra point a competitive play.
Coughlin is not in favor of Belichicks attempt to move the PAT back and make the extra point a competitive play.
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TC on TEs: "Right now it's a question mark."
this guy playing confidently, and to his strengths, is a scary football player
and in true coughlin style they had thoroughly broken his game down, knew him intimately at the meeting and had a clear plan for improvement and deployment.
sounds like the giants think he has a level we haven't seen yet
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very excited, great interview
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knew Nassib would be at serious risk back there behind that terrible Line.
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But he doesn't believe that will be a problem for Manning. Coming from the first family of football and with a good head on his shoulders, the transition shouldn't be too rocky. That doesn't mean Coughlin expects it to be a breeze.
"In the beginning, there is a lot to learn. There is a lot of be able to comprehend. I don't care how you do it. It's apples and oranges. It's Chinese vs. another language," Coughlin said. "But you have to get to where you're communicating with each other. In order to do that, he's really going to have to focus. Now, with his intelligence, it's not going to be real difficult."
Bart Hubbuch@HubbuchNYP29 secs
Coughlin: "Offensively, we need to get back to Giant football big human beings moving guys in the NFC East. We werent very big up front."
Tom Rock@TomRock_Newsday25 secs
TC says Giants want to get back to "big human beings in the NFC East" up front. Likes Schwartz's size.
Gittleman (Panthers) was quoted last year saying . His philosophy in drafting and getting players was based on his talks with Coughlin saying "big people make you competetitive " and influenced the devlopment of the Panthers defense last year. Which really turned around, with their two 1st picks on defense. Smashmouth is Giants football.
Alrighty then...
Or, he's pretty sure they're moving back
Look, if the OL does come together and stays healthy the offense has a chance to develop as the season moves along. I don't expect too much early as it is all new so run Jennings and don't turn it over. Let the defense and specials keep us in the early games. Or maybe I am getting ahead of myself here! LOL!
I would not be surprised at all if we hear a lot more about him not being ready to go for OTAs, camp, and maybe even more.
I hope not but we'll see.
Can you spot it?
Coughlin on the new offense under Ben McAdoo: I know its going to fire up Eli. I know hell be excited."
Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan40 secs
Coughlin on new offense: 'some of old, tremendous amount of new'
Jordan Raanan@JordanRaanan34 secs
TC: new offense will create a new fire for everyone,
Just moved to a new house, and didn't even realize that the treeline in my backyard is too close to allow proper line of sight for my satellite. Couldn't hook up the damn thing this year - thus, I'm now without GIANTS FOOTBALL IN MY OWN HOME.
I'm so fucking pissed, because in 20 years I haven't been more excited to watch this team as now (except maybe in 08' - that was fun).