Devin Singletary

Devin Singletary’s signing might have flown under the radar, but it was a smart move. He thrived under Daboll in Buffalo and proved his versatility by performing well in Houston last season.

As the veteran, Singletary will get the early touches out of the backfield and aim to stabilize the Giants’ running back room in Barkley’s absence.

Eric Gray

Eric Gray had a tough rookie season, largely due to struggles on special teams, but the Giants haven’t given up on him. He’s still a key part of their plans.

The question now is what role Gray will play in the offense. As of now we have him penciled into as a RB2.

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Tracy started his college career at Iowa, playing wide receiver for four seasons before transferring to Purdue. At Purdue, he switched to running back and had a strong 2023 season.

Many experts believe he’ll succeed at the NFL level. He may be a pleasant surprise for fellow Giants fans

Jashaun Corbin

Corbin, who went undrafted, spent the 2022 season on the Giants’ practice squad. The following year he was cut by the Giants at the end of the preseason and joined the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad.

With injuries mounting to the running back position Corbin made a return to Big Blue.

Corbin appeared in 6 games for the Giants last season. He had just one rushing attempt for a single yard, and caught three passes for 12 yards.

He’s going to have an another tough time cracking the final 53, but he does have familiarity on his side knowing the offense from prior years.

Dante Miller

Dante Miller, who started his college career at Columbia in the Ivy League, before transferring to South Carolina.

At South Carolina’s recent pro day, Turbo showcased his nickname by running a 4.27-second 40-yard dash and completing 28 reps on the 225-pound bench press..

The Giants are thin at running back , it wouldn’t surprise me to see him on the squad.

Final thoughts.

Overall, the New York Giants’ running back situation is thin, and they will likely need to add veteran presence to this group.

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New edition to the Hard Knocks family.

This edition of Hard Knocks will bring something a little different. While this new version of Hard Knocks will cover the offseason process, the traditional style of the show that follows teams during training camp into the regular season is still expected to air later this summer, featuring a different team.

HBO’s description of Offseason with the New York Giants.

Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants brings viewers inside the New York Giants organization as they prepare for their highly anticipated 100th season. Camera crews chronicle the team’s every move as general manager Joe Schoen and the front office navigate the critical offseason period — from the NFL Scouting Combine and free agency to the NFL Draft and team minicamps.

Ownership’s Reluctance with the New York Giants on HBO’s Hard Knocks

Co-owner John Mara has long insisted that his storied franchise would never take part of Hard Knocks there seems to be a different direction now. “When I’m next to my father in Gates of Heaven Cemetery,” Mara told the New York Daily News when asked when the Giants would allow HBO’s cameras into their facility.

Moving Forward with the New York Giants on HBO’s Hard Knocks

“As we enter our 100th season, we look forward to providing our fans with the opportunity to see what it takes to build an NFL roster,” Giants senior vice president, marketing and brand strategy Nilay Shah said. “Beginning the moment the previous season ended, we gave NFL Films unprecedented access to this critical time of the year. We know viewers will gain insight from moments that have never been captured before and are excited for them to learn more about our Giants history.”

When and How to Watch

Mark your calendars: Hard Knocks airs every Tuesday at 9 PM ET on HBO, debuting July 2, 2024, and running until July 30. You can also stream it on HBO Max, with clips available on Giants.com and other Giants social media platforms.

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When the New York Giants rolled out their 100th-season throwback uniforms, the reaction was mixed.

The uniforms, though, did exactly what the organization set out to do almost three years ago. They honored the beginnings of the franchise.

“We definitely saw the mixed reactions. I think that you’ve got a little bit of a vocal group of people that were certainly negative but I don’t know if that was 100% representative of the entire fanbase,” David Dominik, Giants VP of Digital Strategy, told ‘Valentine’s Views’. “We’ve seen people that love it and people that were disappointed by it.

“I think internally, and we’ve been working on this uniform for over two years with the NFL and going through different development options and the different eras of Giants history, everybody inside the organization, including the players, that saw it really were excited about it.”

Dominik said the design team was aware that the aesthetics of a current uniform are different than one made to honor pre-1950s teams.

“I think that if we were going to design a new uniform from scratch that probably wouldn’t be the direction we would take,” he said. “It would be a more modern take that fit into today’s aesthetics.

“But this was our way of honoring some of these really, really early players that were really gritty and dirty and played this game for no money and no glory. It was just kind of the very beginnings of our franchise.”

Dominik referred to the years worth of work that went into preparing for the 100th season celebration as “a labor of love.”

The Giants will hold several events to celebrate the milestone.

One of those is Thursday night at Madison Square Garden when the Giants will hold ‘A Night With Legends.’

“It’s going to be a special night for everybody,” Dominik said.

Check Giants.com/100 to see more details and find out if tickets remain. As of Wednesday morning, a few were still available.

This summer, the Giants will begin rolling out their list of the franchise’s top 100 players, a list compiled by a select panel of voters. There will be a series of events around the season-opening game against the Minnesota Vikings, including a Fan Fest at MetLife Stadium the Friday before the game.

“I would just tell everyone just to stay following our social channels and Giants.com to see what other fan engagement activities are going to be coming, not just for that first game but throughout the season,” Dominik said. “A lot of really cool giveaways and game day thematics and things that are going to be coming.”

Check out the full interview below, and see Giants.com/100 for more about the 100th-season events.

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Coming as no surprise, it looks like Wink Martindale has found another home. Michigan is planning to hire Martindale as their new defensive coordinator. Adam Schefter from ESPN reported this on Friday.

The deal is still being worked out, but there shouldn’t be any issues. Martindale and the Giants parted ways back in January. Our 2023 season was tough, with the defense finishing 27th overall. However, we tied for first in the NFL in turnovers created. 

Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale parted ways with the team this week after a heated meeting with head coach Brian Daboll, capping off a disappointing second year together. According to The Post’s Paul Schwartz, Martindale, upset over the firing of assistants Kevin and Drew Wilkins, stormed out after delivering a “f–k you” to Daboll.

This incident was the culmination of a season filled with rumors about their strained partnership as the team fell from playoff contender to NFC East punching bags.

“Wink would just walk in (to a coaches’ meeting) and say something like, ‘When such and such did this, I stayed calm. I just went onto the next play,’” a team source said. “He’d throw stuff out there and see if he could get (Daboll) riled up. Dabes knows it. Dabes isn’t stupid. It would just float on by in the meeting, and nobody would say anything.”

Team Sources as per The New York Post.

At this point, it’s probably best for both parties to part ways. The tension and disagreements have clearly affected the team’s performance and morale. A fresh start could benefit Martindale, giving him the opportunity to find a new environment where he can thrive. Likewise, the Giants can bring in new leadership on defense to help rebuild and set a new direction for the future. Both sides need a clean slate to move forward.

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After what I feel was a short search. The New York Giants are hiring Shane Bowen as our new defensive coordinator. Bowen spent the last three seasons with the Tennessee Titans in the same role. The Titans fired coach Mike Vrabel in January, which led Bowen to us, given Wink Martindale’s sudden departure.

Last season, the Titans’ defense allowed 335.5 yards per game, which tied them with the Packers for 17th in the NFL. They also allowed 21.6 points per game, ranking 16th in the league. Bowen led a solid defense in Tennessee, but there are areas where we need to see improvement for our Giants in 2024.

Strong run defense.

First, the good news: Bowen’s run defense has been strong. The players are committed to their roles, making it hard for running backs to find gaps. This discipline is crucial for a strong defense.

Excels in red zone defense.

Even better, Bowen’s red zone defense is top-notch. His defenses excel in confined spaces, which makes it tough for offenses to score. This will be a huge asset for us.

Can give up big plays.

However, there are questions about how much Bowen can improve our overall defense. While his run defense and red zone strategies are strong, we need to see if he can boost other areas too. There is also a tendency to give up big plays, which needs addressing.

All eyes will be on Bowen and our coaching staff when the on-field activities begin. There are questions about our offense, but the defense seems to be heading in a positive direction. The pressure will be on Bowen to sustain what Martindale began and take it to the next level.

I’m cautiously optimistic. Let’s hope Bowen can bring the spark we need. Go Giants!

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