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Why Joe Judge hire is a directional change for Giants
The era of the quarterback cocoon ends here. And now. The Giants promoted Ben McAdoo from offensive coordinator to head coach in large part because they loved what he did...
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo hammers Giants for not getting Matt Rhule
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo hasn’t lost his fastball after all of these years. The SiriusXM "Mad Dog Radio" host blasted the New York Giants and John Mara on Tuesday for...
Ben McAdoo eyes NFL return on Kliff Kingsbury's Cardinals staff
Ben McAdoo’s climb back into the NFL will begin will a trip to Arizona, where he will meet with Kliff Kingsbury, the newly-minted Cardinals head coach, about a position on...
Geno Smith kicks Giants when they're down
Geno Smith should not hold his breath. Smith and then-head coach Ben McAdoo were part of one of the more ignominious moments in Giants history last season when McAdoo clumsily and...
Shurmur bringing key intangible into first game as Giants coach
Pat Shurmur is not nervous. If you’re a skeptical Giants fan who’s ticked off about the team having been to the playoffs only once in the last six seasons and...
Ereck Flowers couldn't care less about what Ben McAdoo says
Ereck Flowers doesn't care what a man with an ill-fitting wardrobe has to say about his playing style. Addressing former coach Ben McAdoo's criticisms Monday after practice, the Giants' newly...
Pat Shurmur's pregame speech shows how he differs from McAdoo
Between the self-help books he quoted and his own brand of coach-speak, it was sometimes hard to understand what former Giants head coach Ben McAdoo was saying. Here’s one throwback:...
Davis Webb was Eli's real replacement, then all hell broke loose
Ben McAdoo planned to start Davis Webb one week too late. The now-second-year quarterback told WFAN on Tuesday that after benching Eli Manning in favor of Geno Smith before Week...
Giants seek perfect preseason balance for Eli Manning
The Giants haven’t really scaled back Eli Manning’s preseason reps yet, like they have for rookie Saquon Barkley. But they admit they’re going to start keeping a watchful eye on...
Giants 'quite impressed' with Dave Gettleman's visit
John Mara was not in the room when general manager Dave Gettleman addressed the Giants on Wednesday afternoon during their first team meeting. Mara, though, heard how it went. “A...
Fired coach gets a second chance with Giants
Seeing Tom Quinn on the field, instructing players Wednesday, was jarring, considering Quinn was part of the Ben McAdoo coaching staff that was almost entirely fired after last season. Quinn...
Ben McAdoo has a regret about Eli call that got him fired
The decision late last season to evaluate quarterbacks on the roster not named Eli Manning -- specifically Geno Smith -- was the death knell for Ben McAdoo’s brief head coaching...
Evan Engram sees two keys to 'big' year from Giants offense
Evan Engram couldn’t suppress his smile. He was imagining the possibilities of the Giants’ new-look offense. After working out with Odell Beckham Jr. and seeing Eli Manning throw through spring...
The 'forever' set at Wimbledon is a joy that may not last
PITTSBURGH — The Andy Warhol Museum will never be confused for a sports bar, though you suspect Warhol himself would have been delighted at the absurdity of the patrons stealing...
Ben McAdoo doesn't like the way Sam Darnold throws the football
Ben McAdoo rose through the ranks to become an NFL head coach before he turned 40, largely on his ability to assess and develop quarterbacks. Most everything went awry for...
Fired Giants coach thinks Odell Beckham decision is easy
Ben McAdoo lived life with Odell Beckham Jr. as the centerpiece of the offense. McAdoo lived life without Beckham on the field. He knows the difference. “Try scoring points without...
Ben McAdoo breaks his silence on a Giants team he's loving
From afar, Ben McAdoo nodded in approval as his former team went about the process of rebuilding after the 3-13 disaster of a season that cost McAdoo his coveted job...
It looks like Mets have their very own Ben McAdoo
Here’s the thing: I was new at this job once. And allow me to say: It was not pretty. Being a sports columnist was the only thing I ever wanted...
How Pat Shurmur is trying to 'grow away' from ugly McAdoo era
Pat Shurmur stood up in front of his new team for the first time as the Giants gathered Monday morning for the start of their offseason workout program. He inherits...
Pat Shurmur already dressing better than Ben McAdoo
Giants head coach Pat Shurmur is already dominating predecessor Ben McAdoo in the wardrobe department, making a style statement at Friday morning's introductory press conference with a tailored dark suit...