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We're back, and so is Osi Umenyiora, who told the AP on Sunday night that he would return to New York Giants practice Monday and play under the terms of the contract he hates. This was already in the works at the end of last week, as Umenyiora seemed...

And a good morning to you all. Lovely one here in northern New Jersey as I head back to Giants camp for another day of interviews there. When I arrive, I expect to find the team ... looking pretty much the same as it did Wednesday. Yeah, Steve Smi...

I'm calling it. You heard it here. This is the last mailbag of the lockout. Next time we do this, I expect A LOT more questions to sift through. You're on the clock, NFC East blog readers. I'm looking at you. Evan from Washington, D.C. thinks the ...

Pete Prisco over at CBS did a list of 20 players he considers "breakout" candidates for 2011. Twenty's a pretty big number, considering how little is going on, the uncertainty that still hovers over roster construction and the fact that the 2011 seas...

With the offseason in full swing, let's take a look at one major question facing each NFC East team as it begins preparations for the 2011 season: DALLAS COWBOYS Can Rob Ryan fix this defense? I understand that folks are already predicting ...

I know most of you are enjoying bowl games and family today, but let's take a quick peek at the pressing issues in the NFC East. And thanks for your patience last Saturday as the Mailbag observed Christmas: Bobby from Dallas, what's on your mind? ...

New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese is one of the most unassuming power brokers in the NFL. When players such as Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora have chirped about their contracts or playing status, Reese never lets it bother him. In fact, ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- One of the worst things you can do in the NFL is evaluate a team moments after it has played the Washington Redskins. In their current state, the Redskins have made both the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants look like l...

Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 9: The Eagles have to account for Dwight Freeney at all times. The Indianapolis Colts' All-Pro defensive end can absolutely take over a game, and that's why Eagles coach Andy Reid better make sure left tackle ...

New York Giants cornerback Bruce Johnson was placed on injured reserve late Monday afternoon following arthroscopic surgery on his knee, according to ESPNNewYork.com. Johnson was thrust into a starting role early last season and he played pretty well...

New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka has been one of the best players on the team through three games, but he's out indefinitely with a bulging cervical disk in his neck. It's awful news for a team that relies on Kiwanuka's versatility and ...

In case you missed it, the ESPN.com "experts" released their highly controversial 2010 NFL predictions earlier this afternoon. The Dallas Cowboys received first-place votes in the NFC East from 12 of the 16 panelists, including yours truly. NFC So...

You don't want to read too much into a preseason game, but Perry Fewell's unit looked pretty solid in the New York Giants' 24-17 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Perhaps inspired by his starting role, defensive end Osi Umenyiora was dominant aga...

All the ridiculous trash talk for a preseason game was forgotten as blood poured from Eli Manning's head in the second quarter. Brandon Jacobs thought he was accepting a handoff and Manning appeared to be thinking pass. The result was a bloody mess a...

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Beast just wrapped up one-on-one sessions with Tom Coughlin, Eli Manning, Justin Tuck and Antrel Rolle, so we'll be rolling out some items throughout the afternoon. And remember to check out our Giants Camp Confidential feature Tu...

ALBANY, N.Y. -- It only took about 10 minutes to realize that the 2010 New York Giants training camp will have a completely different feel. New defensive coordinator Perry Fewell has been hailed for his enthusiasm, and he quickly lived up to his bill...