GIANTS NOTES: Hedgecock blasts Linehan, Rams, in wake of his SB appearance

It’s probably the only time a fullback will get significant face time.

Giants FB Madison Hedgecock is taking full advantage.

Despite missing practice with illness (like three other Giants, Michael Johnson and Manny Wright), Hedgecock took the time to point out Rams coach Scott Linehan is a His Guy coach. Hedgecock claims that was the primary reason why the former Vikings (and Dolphins) and Louisville offensive coordinator went with H-back Richard Owens (“from….Louisville”) over Hedgecock – who was cut after Week 1 of the 2007 season. Owens played for Linehan at Louisville and in Minnesota. The Giants signed Hedgecock to a five-year contract during the 2007 season. Read the rest of this entry »

Umenyiora and Strahan vs. Light and Kaczur

Key for Giants:

The Giants won three post-season games this year without getting a sack from Pro Bowler Osi Umenyiora. They also were only able to manage one sack on Patriots QB Tom Brady in their Week 17 meeting.

Umenyiora’s end mate, Michael Strahan, is one of the best pass rushers in NFL history, and benefits greatly having someone as talented and athletic as Umenyiora on the other side of the line. Add in third DE Justin Tuck, the G-men have one of the more formidable pass rushes in the game. They’re going to need all three of them getting after Brady every time he drops back if the Giants want to hold the league’s most prolific offense at bay.

And even that might not be enough. Read the rest of this entry »