October 28, 2009 New York Giants Injury Report – Bradshaw Visits Specialist: Not practicing yesterday were LB Antonio Pierce (ankle), CB Kevin Dockery (personal reasons), HB Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle/foot), DT Chris Canty (calf), LB Michael Boley (knee), and CB Aaron Ross (hamstring).
Bradshaw traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina yesterdayto have his ankle and foot examined by a specialist.
“We’re close,” said Canty regarding his return. “So close it would scare you…Honestly, guys, I’m just telling you I feel really good. The confidence is coming back in my ability to be able to perform athletically. Now, it’s going to be a process of shaking off the rust. We got some work in today. I was doing some drills. I’m sure you guys saw a little bit of that. We just have to keep progressing, keep shaking that rust off and we’ll see where we’re at. It’s a day-to-day thing; it really is. I’m not blowing smoke.”
RT Kareem McKenzie (groin) practiced on a limited basis.
WR Hakeem Nicks Named “NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month”: WR Hakeem Nicks has been named the “NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month” for his performance during the month of October. In four games in October, Nicks caught 14 passes for 297 yards (a 21.2-yard average) and four touchdowns – one in each game.
Articles on QB Eli Manning and the Giants’ Passing Game:
- New York Giants Want Quarterback Eli Manning To Pass In The Biggest Spots by Ralph Vacchiano of The Daily News
- NY Giants’ Passing Game Under Scrutiny Following Eli Manning’s Worst Performance Of Season Against Cardinals by Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger
Article on WR Steve Smith: NY Giants’ Steve Smith Looking To Make Big Plays Against Philadelphia Eagles by Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger
Notes: The 1986 Super Bowl champion Giants were honored prior to the Giants-Cardinals game. Players from that team in attendance included Lawrence Taylor, Mark Bavaro, Harry Carson, George Martin, Carl Banks, Joe Morris, Leonard Marshall, Bill Ard, Bart Oates, Brad Benson, Chris Godfrey, Karl Nelson, Gary Reasons, Terry Kinard, and Bobby Johnson. Phil Simms, who was in London broadcasting the Patriots-Buccaneers game for CBS, taped a greeting that was shown on the stadium’s television screens. Taylor, Carson, Bavaro, and Martin participated in the pregame coin toss.
The Giants have scored exactly twice as many points in the first half (130) as they have in the second half (65).
The Giants are 25-25 when QB Eli Manning throws at least one interception, 22-6 when he does not.
The Giants have the worst red zone defense in the NFL. Opponents have scored 18 touchdowns in 23 trips inside the Giants’ 20-yard line – a 78.3 percent success rate.
The Giants are 7-13 against teams that played the previous Monday night.