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• Giants UDFAs: Get to know Makari Paige, S, Michigan

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Can Paige crack the Giants’ safety depth chart? The New York Giants did a good job of reinforcing their secondary in free agency, but didn’t invest highly in the secondary in the draft. Instead, they brought in four defensive backs with their class of undrafted free agents, in addition to drafting Korie Black in the seventh round. Mic...2025
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Draft fallout, more questions

The mail’s here! Alex Sunderland asks: Really liked the recent column on Schoen’s drafting through the years. It got me wondering just how much he felt limited by the lack of basic tech he inherited from Gettleman. If I recall correctly, it was a literal magnet board upon his hiring. Do you know specifically some of what was overhauled? How bad was it, and how good is it compared to now? Ed says:...2025
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Fallout from Round 1 of the NFL Draft

The mail’s here! Patrick Calvert asks: Since Joe Schoen took over GM duties, the pre-draft ‘leaks’ seemed to be plugged. However, the Jaxson Dart smoke was noticeable from reporters to oddsmakers. My concern is that someone has loose lips. Do you have any thoughts or insight? Ed says: Patrick, I’m not in the front office and folks like Todd McShay, Daniel Jeremiah and others who were on the Dart t...2025
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• 7-Round NFL mock draft: How the Giants can start the inevitable rebuild in 8 smart steps

Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via Imagn Images Getting the best player in this draft at two different positions with just one pick is a great way to kick this off. Russell Wilson on March 26, soon after the Giants signed him to a one-year, $10.5 million contract with $10 million guaranteed: “I expect to be the starter and come in here and be ready to rock and roll every day. This team is re...2025
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• Seahawks analyst explains why Grey Zabel is an ideal fit for Seattle

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Rob Staton breaks down the perfect prospect fits for the Seahawks in the 2025 NFL Draft. In the latest HawksZone Rundown podcast, hosts Bryce Coutts and Ryan MacMillan were joined by Seahawks analyst and BBC Sport radio host Rob Staton from Seahawks Draft Blog for a deep dive into the Seahawks’ offseason. Staton praised GM John Schneider’s free agency str...2025
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• Bobby Okereke a surprise New York Giants’ cut candidate?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Report says some in NYG organization “do not have a high opinion” of Okereke Inside linebacker and defensive captain Bobby Okereke did not have the same impact for the New York Giants in 2024 as he had in 2023. Now, there is a report that Okereke might not have full support from within the organization. Pat Leonard of the Daily News wrote: There have bee...2025
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Draft fallout, more questions
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• 7-Round NFL mock draft: How the Giants can start the inevitable rebuild in 8 smart steps
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• Seahawks analyst explains why Grey Zabel is an ideal fit for Seattle
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Matthew Stafford fallout edition

The mail’s here! Gregory DiDonato asks: Aaron Rodgers rumors are flying. With the brutal schedule this year, and potential to be drafting near the top again in a better QB class, which path would you best prefer and why? Option 1: sign Rodgers for 2/$50M and take the best available player at 3rd overall ( Hunter, Carter, Graham, Campbell) and take a flier on a later round QB on day 2 or 3. Option ...2025
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• Jaguars finalize coaching roster: Everything we know about Coen’s 2025 staff

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images In just under two weeks, Liam Coen’s Jacksonville Jaguars have a full coaching roster. The Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday introduced their finalized inaugural staff to fans and media after a two week interview and selection process. We have finalized our 2025 coaching staff. pic.twitter.com/MjCHWKvlpI— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) February 7, 2025...2025
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Free agency, QB, offensive line, more

The mail’s here! John Foti asks: I don’t believe in making expensive free agent signings unless you believe the player is a finishing piece for the offense or defense. Before he lost his way, Jerry Reese did a good job with lower-cost signings like Kawika Mitchell or Antonio Pierce. Bill Parcells used to bring players that he called “hold the fort guys”. These were vets who still had some good foo...2025
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• What did Joe Schoen learn from Conference Championship weekend?

“Any other generational players you’re planning to release this offseason?” | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images He’s gonna need a bigger boat The second best weekend of the NFL season is now over (the Divisional Round, when the chaff has already been separated from the wheat but there are still four games to watch, is the best). What lessons can the New York Giants take from the four teams w...2025
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• Ravens are poised to run it back with minor tweaks and finish with better results

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images After retaining both playcallers and with almost all of their key pieces under contract, Baltimore is primed to make another run in 2025. Continuity is crucial to maintaining a high level of success and continued evolution in sports, especially in the NFL. After finishing with the best record in the league and the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs in 2023, ...2025
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• Eagles News: Jalen Hurts is “the right guy at the right time for the right team”

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 1/28/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Mr. Right - Iggles BlitzJalen Hurts is not the best quarterback in the NFL. We can argue if he’s Top 5, Top 10 or Top 15. It really doesn’t matter, though. What is most important is that Hurts is the right QB for the Eagles. He led them to the Super Bowl in 202...2025
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• Ravens DC suggests Steelers are better without Le’Veon Bell
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers better off without Le’Veon Bell? One NFL coach seems to think so. Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Wink Martindale said on Thursday that there are a lot of stats suggesting the Steelers are better without Bell on the team. He even concluded that statement with a funny crack about Bell riding a jet ski. Bell’s actually been at nightclubs in Miami, Wink. Martindale ...2018
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"Longtime NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is scheduled to interview with the #Falcons today and the #Colts on Wednesday, per sources."

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"Four Ravens nominated for NFL Honors; Lamar Jackson finalist for MVP"

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"Wink Martindale | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images That means he will return to lead the defense for Brian Daboll Wink Martindale’s misfortune is great news for the New York Giants."

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"Source: Ravens fire Martindale in surprise move"

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"Ravens' Wink Martindale on Bengals' QB: 'I don't think we're ready to buy a gold jacket for Joe (Burrow) yet'"

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"Sources: Ravens make Martindale top-paid DC"

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"Ravens coordinators focus on games, not job talk"

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"Ravens stay the course, name Martindale DC"

• Giants UDFAs: Get to know Makari Paige, S, Michigan
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• 7-Round NFL mock draft: How the Giants can start the inevitable rebuild in 8 smart steps
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• Seahawks analyst explains why Grey Zabel is an ideal fit for Seattle
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• Bobby Okereke a surprise New York Giants’ cut candidate?
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Matthew Stafford fallout edition
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• Jaguars finalize coaching roster: Everything we know about Coen’s 2025 staff
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Free agency, QB, offensive line, more
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• What did Joe Schoen learn from Conference Championship weekend?
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• Jaguars finalize coaching roster: Everything we know about Coen’s 2025 staff
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• Ravens are poised to run it back with minor tweaks and finish with better results
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• Eagles News: Jalen Hurts is “the right guy at the right time for the right team”
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• Giants news, 1/16: Defensive staff shakeup, ticket prices, Brian Burns, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for Thursday Good morning New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View New York Giants fire defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson New York Giants pass on QB Shedeur Sanders in Dane Brugler’s latest NFL mock draft New York Giants ran the ball just fine, but still sorely missed Saquon Barkley Where will the New York Giants turn at quarter...2025
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• Report: Colts to interview Michigan DC Wink Martindale for defensive coordinator opening

Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images The Colts have been linked to a familiar face for their latest scheduled interview with a top defensive coordinator candidate this week. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Indianapolis Colts are among the NFL teams that are expected to interview University of Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale for their own respective vacancy....2025
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• Like several other positions, New York Giants need help at cornerback

Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After Dru Phillips, there are lots of questions The New York Giants need reinforcements at cornerback, specifically on the outside. Adoree’ Jackson was arguably the best outside Giants’ cornerback in 2014, and he was added to the roster on Sept. 1 — not good! GM Joe Schoen traded up in the 2023 NFL Draft to selec...2025
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• Jaguars 2025 head coach candidate profile: Eagles OC Kellen Moore

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images What makes Kellen Moore an attractive candidate? For the third time in five years, the Jacksonville Jaguars are searching for a new head coach. Big Cat Country’s Jaguars head coach hiring process tracker is constantly being updated — but to provide more information on the top candidates being interviewed, we’ll be releasing in-depth profiles throughout ...2025
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• Scheme switch impacted linebacker play for New York Giants

Brad Mills-Imagn Images Bobby Okereke, in particular, struggled to adapt to Shane Bowen’s defense The New York Giants ended the 2023 season with a disappointing 6-11 record. However, one position group that was significantly upgraded was linebacker. Adding Bobby Okereke helped to stabilize one of the worst position groups from the playoff-winning 2022 season. In 2024, the Giants went 3-14...2025
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Matthew Stafford fallout edition
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• What did Joe Schoen learn from Conference Championship weekend?
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• Eagles News: Jalen Hurts is “the right guy at the right time for the right team”
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• Success of ex-Giants deepens misery for New York, and GM Joe Schoen

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Let’s assess the decisions on six players the Giants have lost since Schoen became GM With so many former New York Giants enjoying tremendous success this season with new teams it has become fashionable to wonder what might have been had the Giants been able to keep most, if not all, of those players. And to bash GM Joe Schoen for letting them go. Let’s ...2024
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• 10 takeaways from Rams close win over Giants on New Year’s Eve

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Rams clinched a playoff berth win 26-25 win over the Giants The Los Angeles Rams had the opportunity to clinch a playoff spot on Sunday with a win against the New York Giants and loss by the Seattle Seahawks. While the Rams did their part, it didn’t come easy. Los Angeles got out of New York with a 26-25 win that ended with a missed field goal by Mason C...2024
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• Can Rams take care of business against the Giants on New Year’s Eve

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Rams have opportunity to clinch playoff spot with win against Giants The Los Angeles Rams have an opportunity on Sunday to do what many thought was unthinkable before the season. With a win against the New York Giants, the Rams can not only clinch a winning record, but also have the chance to potentially lock up a playoff spot. Los Angeles can clinch a playoff...2023
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• The Honolulu Blueprint: 5 keys to a Lions victory over the Ravens

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Identifying the key things the Detroit Lions can do to secure a victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7. The Detroit Lions are on the road again in Week 7, taking on the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens. The Lions opened the week as 2.5-point underdogs and you can check out the updated odds for this game courtesy of the folks over at DraftKings Sp...2023
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• Source: Ravens fire Martindale in surprise move

Don "Wink" Martindale, who has been with the Ravens since 2012 and the defensive coordinator for the past four seasons, has been fired, a source told ESPN....2022
• Giants hiring former Ravens defensive coordinator Don 'Wink' Martindale to serve in same position, per reports
Martindale comes to New York after four years running Baltimore's defense...2022
• Giants’ DC Wink Martindale won’t be Indianapolis Colts’ head coach
Wink Martindale | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images That means he will return to lead the defense for Brian Daboll Wink Martindale’s misfortune is great news for the New York Giants. Martindale has reportedly been informed that he will not become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have not yet hired a head coach, but have told the veteran defensive coordinator he is no lon...2023
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• Could Giants pay Wink Martindale more to keep him in New York?

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• Ravens part ways with defensive coordinator Don 'Wink' Martindale after four years in position, 10 with team
Head coach John Harbaugh released a statement thanking Martindale for his work...2022
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• Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale on Titans' Derrick Henry: 'He's like our modern-day Jim Brown'

The Giants and Titans will play during Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season...2022
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• Giants' Wink Martindale 'out of the running' for Colts head coaching job

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• Four Ravens nominated for NFL Honors; Lamar Jackson finalist for MVP

Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images Ravens could be bringing some individual hardware home by seasons end The NFL Honors finalists have been announced by on Thursday and multiple Ravens are among them. Unsurprisingly, quarterback Lamar Jackson is among them, being named one of five finalists for League MVP. League MVP finalists QB Lamar Jackson QB Josh Allen QB Dak Prescott QB Brock Purdy RB ...2024
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• No, Bill Belichick won’t be Giants’ defensive coordinator

Bill Belichick Belichick still has things to accomplish as a head coach, and if he wants it he will get the chance. Bill Belichick is done with the New England Patriots, ending what is likely the greatest run for a head coach in NFL history. Belichick and Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft have come to what is being described as a mutual parting. With Belichick’s departure from New England havin...2024
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Matthew Stafford fallout edition
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• Jaguars finalize coaching roster: Everything we know about Coen’s 2025 staff
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• Interesting twist possible if Mike Kafka gets New Orleans Saints head-coaching job

Wink Martindale | Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Kafka reportedly interested in bringing controversial former Giants defensive coordinator with him If New York Giants offensive coordinator/assistant head coach Mike Kafka is hired as head coach by the New Orleans Saints, he could add a delicious twist to the Giants’ 2025 season. Per Jordan Ranaan of ESPN, Kafka intend...2025
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• Are Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen still a pair? ‘Ask John,’ says Daboll

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images We will know the answer next week The job security of general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll is front and center as the New York Giants prepare to finish their season on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Are Schoen and Daboll a package deal? Can ownership separate a coach and GM who were brought in from the same place during the same hi...2025
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• Where did the 2024 season go wrong for the New York Giants?

Darius Slayton after Sunday’s loss to New Orleans. | Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Before the season began there was a day media members were sitting in the press room surveying each other on how many games each thought the New York Giants would win during the 2024 season. I predicted seven, as did several others in the room. That did not seem unreasonable. The 2024 Giants were never going to...2024
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• Success of ex-Giants deepens misery for New York, and GM Joe Schoen
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• Giants’ coaching staff mess is Brian Daboll’s to clean up ... and he better

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Forcing Wink Martindale out, combined with other moves on the coaching staff, put the heat on Daboll entering Year 3 The New York Giants’ 2024 offseason is certainly off to a messy, though entertaining and good for blogging fodder, start. Most of that mess, and the resulting intrigue, involves Brian Daboll’s coaching staff. Daboll is the first Giants h...2024
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• Change is coming to the New York Giants’ coaching staff

Wink Martindale | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images How much change will there be? We recently looked at a handful of potential free agents who could be playing their final games with the New York Giants on Sunday. Several coaches on Brian Daboll’s staff could also be in that situation. Let’s assess some of the potential changes. Wink Martindale Around midseason, Jay Glazer of FOX Sports ...2024
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• Deonte Banks quietly justifying Giants’ excitement over drafting him

Deonte Banks | Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images The rookie’s stats belie a week-over-week improvement When the New York Giants selected Deonte Banks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, defensive coordinator Wink Martindale was ecstatic. The reason was clear: Banks has the aggressiveness to be a strong press-man cornerback, something Martindale covets in his defensi...2023
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• 4 things we learned from the Giants’ 14-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills

Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports A valiant effort, but close only counts in horseshoes Hopes were not high heading into the New York Giants’ Sunday night matchup with the Buffalo Bills. The Giants have been mostly non-competitive this season, and nothing different was expected from their fourth contest against a legitimate Super Bowl contender in six games. The Giants’ injury list has gotten ...2023
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