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3 days ago
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See it: New York Giants great Howard Cross latest to address 2025 squad
The New York Giants have had a parade of former stars pass through the doors of their training facility this spring to address the team, most notably Hall of Famers Lawrence Taylor and Michael Strahan and future Hall of Famer Eli Manning. This week, it was Howard Cross' turn. The former tight end who played 13 seasons for the Giants from 1989-2001 and earned a Super Bowl XXV ring, has been a constant in the building for decades as he has been part of the club's broadcast team since 2007. Advertisement Cross delivered a message centered around defending one's turf. Having the distinction of playing for two of the game's greatest coaches -- Bear Bryant at Alabama and Bill Parcells here with the Giants -- when Cross speaks, he's worth listening to. Cross is the only player to play in Super Bowl XXV and XXXV with the Giants. His 207 games played in a Giants uniform rank third in franchise history behind Manning (236) and Strahan (216). This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: See it: Giants great Howard Cross latest to address 2025 squad
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Justin Tuck is latest New York Giants great to address the team
Days after the New York Giants were visited by Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor, the team was treated to a visit by another former great: Two-time Super Bowl champion and defensive captain Justin Tuck. Tuck joined Taylor, Eli Manning, Michael Strahan, and Victor Cruz as former Super Bowl champions who have recently addressed the team. The 42-year-old Tuck was a second-round pick of the Giants in the 2005 NFL draft out of Notre Dame. He played a prominent role as a defensive lineman in the Giants' famed "NASCAR" formation along with players such as Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, Osi Umenyiora, Jason Pierre-Paul, and Mathias Kiwanuka. Advertisement Tuck, still looking fit as if he were there to practice himself, extolled the values of being teammates and supporting one another. "Have an identity," Tuck told the team. "That is what separates you from the other teams." The Giants are buiding something here. The faces may be new but the message on how to suceed still remins the same. This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Justin Tuck is latest Giants great to address the team
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'S*x offender in the house, great move Giants': Lawrence Taylor delivers a motivational speech to the 2025 New York Giants team
(Image via Getty: Lawrence Taylor) The past follows everyone wherever they go. They are defined by it. No matter how good they try to do or be in the present. They're all defined by that one chapter in their past. Trigger Warning: R*pe After delivering a motivating and resonating speech to the current 2025 New York Giants team, the former Giants legend received backlash from a few netizens. For what? For his 15-year-old past. When Lawrence Taylor Sr. was arrested for felony third-degree statutory r*pe of a 16-year-old girl. Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor says it's important to know what's everybody doing The Giants Franchise Sacks Leader shared with the New York Giants team, 'Giant defense. I mean, that's the most important thing. When I came into and sat into the room, just like you guys are right now, when I first got here, it was real important to me, for me to know what everybody's doing. Back in our day, I know, what Leonard Marshall is going to do. I can depend on Leonard Marshall. Leonard Marshall can depend on me. I know what Harry Carson is going to do.' 2-time Super Bowl Champion Lawrence Taylor advises New York Giants' players to gel as one unit The 3-time DPOY went heart-to-heart with the 2025 Giants team, 'I know what Brian Kelly's going to do. I know what the safety is going to do. I know I know what everybody is supposed to be doing in order to make our team, our defense gel as one, one unit. So, you've got to know your position. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo And if I do my job right, guess what? He becomes a better player. The guy beside me becomes a better player.' 10-time Pro Bowler Lawrence Taylor says he wishes he could still play The 66-year-old NFL MVP said playing as one unit is crucial, 'If I do my job right. I love the game of football. I mean, I wish I could still play, but I'm too goddamn old, you know? I can't do it no more. And you guys got to be like one big unit. One unit. You work together. You play together.' 8-time First-Team All-Pro Lawrence Taylor says it's important to socialize within the team 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' - the legendary linebacker of the New York Giants explained this quote by saying, 'We used to go out on Tuesdays, we'd go out together, you know? Meet at some restaurant and go over our plans and stuff like that. So we can play as one unit. And that's what the New York Giants defense, man. We've got to do our job and go out there like a bunch of crazy dogs and have some fun. And, that's what I'm talking about. That's it for me.' Netizens react to NFL legend Lawrence Taylor's speech to the current team of the New York Giants Priceless advice from the greatest linebacker of all time 🗽 Good to see some older guys get in the room with present day guys. Greatest Giant of All Time Greatest defensive player* I feel a positive wind of change with this 2025 team... 😁 Special visit from a child r*pist? Convicted R*pist S*x offender S*x offender in the house, great move Giants. All this attention for a child r*pist is crazy. Isn't he a s*x offender?? Also Read: Philadelphia Eagles advertise PUSH ON t-shirts and fans call it, "next level trolling" | NFL News - Times of India Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
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Abdul Carter's jersey number revealed: What digits will NY Giants rookie pass rusher wear?
EAST RUTHERFORD - Abdul Carter was denied by Lawrence Taylor in a pursuit of the iconic number he would have loved to wear in the NFL. The Giants' first-round pick was ready to accept an offer from another New York Giants legend before the family of Phil Simms vetoed a potential deal. Now Carter has taken the advice from Taylor, regarded as the greatest player in franchise history: the Penn State star is going to set out to bring the same level of respect to No. 51 that the best of the best Giants did with theirs. Advertisement Carter's first chance to show off his new digits comes Friday at rookie camp. Apr 25, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants first round draft pick, Abdul Carter, takes questions from the media during his introduction press conference. New York Giants Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images After Taylor rebuffed Carter's request to bring his No. 56 out of retirement with a challenge to pick a different number and make it his own, Simms opened the door by saying he would not be opposed, in turn piquing the interest of the Giants' third overall pick in the process last. In a subsequent phone call with and The Record, Simms was taken aback to learn that Carter was so in tune to the possibilities. Simms said his family and agent might take issue with any decision to let someone else wear No. 11 - and they did. Advertisement Here are the rest of the Giants' draft picks numbers, subject to change: Jaxson Dart 6, Darius Alexander 91, Cam Skattebo 44, Marcus Mbow 71, Thomas Fidone II 86, Korie Black 25. This article originally appeared on Abdul Carter: NY Giants rookie pass rusher's jersey number is revealed
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11-05-2025
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Giants Rookie Linemen React to Meeting Michael Strahan
It is safe to say that New York Giants rookie edge Abdul Carter has found himself in conversations with franchise legends in the weeks since he was taken third overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. First, the greatest edge rusher in league history, Lawrence Taylor, told him that No. 56 would not be coming down from the rafters, that it would be on the rookie to earn his place in Giants history. Iconic quarterback Phil Simms joined Taylor, first expressing a willingness to unretire his No. 11 before revealing that his family had voted against it. Advertisement New York didn't wait long before giving Carter another taste of the organization's esteemed history. On Friday, Hall of Fame defensive lineman Michael Strahan spoke to the team during rookie camp. Both Carter and third-round defensive tackle Darius Alexander reacted to Strahan's rookie camp cameo at the ensuing press conference. 'Yeah, that's dope,' Carter said. 'Seeing somebody as legendary, somebody in the Giants organization coming back, giving back, giving us great advice. It's dope to see him here. 'I would just say just speaking about the Giants history, knowing how much we've (won), knowing the history, the championships we've (gotten) and I just want to be a part of bringing that legacy back. Just bringing that greatness back to New York.' Advertisement Carter and Alexander will play integral roles on the Giants defensive line. The first-round pick is an injection of blue-chip talent that units rarely receive, further amplifying edge rushers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Adding both depth and potency to the unit shouldn't be overlooked, and it allows defensive coordinator Shane Bowen to be more creative up front. While Carter is the biggest young piece up front, the work would not be done without a starting-caliber tackle next to Dexter Lawrence. Alexander completes the unit. 'It was a great message just telling us to come in here, work hard and compete with each other and root for each other while we out there,' Alexander confirmed. 'So, it was a good speech. Just tell us about the tradition of the organization where we got to hold the standard here. So, it was wonderful. 'Definitely. It's definitely good seeing him here and just preaching to us what he learned when he was younger. So, it definitely was a good day for us, and it was good to have him here as well.' Advertisement New York's recent Super Bowl wins might have been headlined by clutch quarterback play, but they were built on talented, deep defensive lines that made elite offenses vulnerable. The Giants will enter the season with one of the league's most talented defensive lines. If they can make good on Strahan's advice, transcending those high expectations is more than possible. Related: Strahan vs. Eli: Giants Ownership Talks Get Big Update Related: Carter Reacts to Joining Giants' Loaded Line
