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5 Giants who are candidates for contract extensions

Here’s a look at five members of the New York Giants who are candidates for contract extensions ahead of 2020 free agency.

The New York Giants have a total of 17 players on their roster who are not under contract past this season.

Headed for unrestricted free agency are: Eli Manning, Leonard Williams, Marcus Golden, Mike Remmers, Michael Thomas, Russell Shepard, Cody Latimer, Zak DeOssie, Antonio Hamilton, David Mayo, Javorius Allen, Deone Bucannon, Scott Simonson, Alex Tanney, Corey Coleman, Cody Core and Riley Dixon.

It’s unlikely the team will bring Manning back. That would be counterproductive in a number of ways. DeOssie appears to have played his last down in blue and many of the others are veterans that can be upgraded through either the draft or free agency, where the Giants are positioned to be very active.

Here are five impending free agents the Giants could be looking to prioritize and extend:

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Defensive lineman Leonard Williams

After surrendering a 2020 third-round pick and a 2021 fifth-round pick (that becomes a fourth rounder if they sign him) to land Williams, general manager Dave Gettleman will look foolish if he allows the former Pro Bowler to walk.

Gettleman might look even more foolish if he gives Williams an over-the-market contract. Williams has not brought enough to the table for the Giants for them to go above and beyond to retain him.

Williams is not worth both a third- and a fourth-round pick plus a contract that could  pay him double-digit millions per annum. No sense throwing good money after bad.

The Giants best bet is to let Williams walk and only bid on him if his price starts to drop to where it would be a bargain. I don’t foresee Williams getting signed for a while in free agency as he and his reps appear to be looking for a huge payday.

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Giants vs. Packers: Statistics, numbers and broken records

The New York Giants fell to the Green Bay Packers in Week 13 and here’s a look at some of the statistics, numbers and broken records.

Another week, another loss for the New York Giants, who fell to 2-10 on the season following a 31-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

The Giants remained very much in this game for the first three quarters, but things slipped away from them in the fourth as Green Bay scored 14 unanswered points and Daniel Jones became a little erratic with his throwing.

Here’s a look at all the noteworthy stats and records to come from the Week 13 loss:

  • The Giants have now lost eight consecutive games, which is tied for the second-longest streak in franchise history and puts them one loss away from the all-time mark.
  • Aldrick Rosas kicked a field goal following an 18-play drive in the second quarter, which was the most plays run by the team on a single drive since November 30, 2014 when they had a 19-play drive.
  • Daniel Jones threw a touchdown in his 10th consecutive game on Sunday, which is the fourth-longest such streak to start an NFL career since the 1970 merger.
  • Jones’ 10-game touchdown streak also sets an all-time franchise record, surpassing Charlie Conerly, who had a streak of nine games and held the record for 71 years.
  • Jones’ 10-game streak is also the longest by a Giants quarterback since Eli Manning did it in 2014-2015 and is tied for the fourth-longest streak in franchise history.
  • Jones had his interception-free streak snapped at 110 attempts.
  • With his 240 yards passing, Jones now has 2,374 yards on the season, surpassing Conerly (2,175) for the Giants’ all-time rookie record.
  • Jones increased his own rookie record for attempts (370) and completions (207).
  • Cody Latimer tied a personal career mark with a 43-yard receptions.
  • Da’Mari Scott played in his first career game and drew the start.
  • Julian Love made his first career start in place of Jabrill Peppers.

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Giants dropped by Packers, 31-13: Instant analysis

Instant analysis of the latest New York Giants loss in which they fell to the Green Bay Packers, 31-13, in a snow storm.

The New York Giants are thisclose to having the first overall selection in next year’s NFL Draft. With the 31-13 loss this afternoon to the Green Bay Packers at icy MetLife Stadium, Big Blue fell to 2-10 on the season and just may be the worst team in the NFL right now.

They didn’t exactly embarrass themselves against the Packers on this lousy weather day, but just like nine other times this season, they just didn’t do enough again to win the game.

To their credit, the Giants kept things close for three quarters but the lack of depth and experience caught up with them as the Packers scored two touchdowns in the final frame to put the game away.

The team continues to be poorly run. On offense, timeouts are being used haphazardly and the play calling leaves a lot to be desired.

On defense, the coverage dogged them again, surrendering too many big plays in the passing game while committing costly penalties.

At this rate, it’s going to be difficult for general manager Dave Gettleman and the coaching staff to convince Giants’ ownership they deserve to return next season.

Some highlights…

Sterling Shepard from Daniel Jones for a TD.

A 43-yard completion to Cody Latimer.

Notes

  • The loss was the Giants’ eighth straight, which is tied for the second-longest skein in franchise history. They lost eight consecutive games on three other occasions: 1966 (Oct 23-Dec 18), 1980 (Sept 14-Nov 2) and 2004 (Nov 7-Dec 26). They will be attempting to tie the franchise record of nine next Monday night in Philadelphia. The record was set in 1976 (Sept 12-Nov 7) and matched from Nov 9, 2003 through Sept 14, 2004.
  • The Giants were without their two top tight ends again. Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion). They were replaced by rookie Kaden Smith and Scott Simonson.
  • Latimer started for Golden Tate (concussion) at wide receiver and rookie Julian Love was in for Jabrill Peppers (back) at safety.
  • Daniel Jones now has a touchdown pass in each of his 10 starts this season.
  • Wide receiver Darius Slayton had six receptions for 44 yards but his best play of the game – a 29-yard gain down the sideline in which he made a fingertip grab – was wiped away due to a penalty.

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Giants injury update: Jabrill Peppers, Golden Tate banged up in loss to Bears

The New York Giants sustained a few minor injuries in a Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears, including Jabrill Peppers and Golden Tate.

The New York Giants sustained some minor injuries in their 19-14 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Safety Jabrill Peppers injured his hip and left the game midway through the third quarter. He returned to the sidelines but did not re-enter the game.

Wide receiver Golden Tate was evaluated for a concussion in the first quarter after a helmet-to-helmet collision on a punt return. No penalty was called for the helmet-to-helmet blow, but the crackerjack officials did manage to call a hold on the Giants.

Tate returned to the game the next possession and caught a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.

Wide receiver Cody Latimer was sent for x-rays after the game. No word on what the injury was.

Quarterback Daniel Jones sustained a cut on his throwing hand on the Giants’ final possession. It was obvious that it had an impact on his control as he ended the game by throwing three incompletions.

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