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football team biggest challenge figures to be the retirement of former
Pro Bowler and possible hall of famer Tiki Barber. With Barber gone,
who will big up the load? The NY Giants believe they have a viable
candidate in Brandon Jacobs. If Jacobs can get the job done, the New
York Giants has the same familiar talented group of weapons basically
that they have had for the last few years now. Eli Manning hopes to
step up and become the pro bowl quarterback that people believe he
can. Manning will have Jeremy Shockey, Plaxico Burress, and Amani
Toomer to spread the football around to in the passing game. The NY
Giants defense biggest name is Michael Strahan. Strahan is getting
older now though and will need some players such as Sam Madison, Osi
Umenyiora, Antonio Pierce, and Kawika Mitchell to step it up for this
defense to shut teams down. Playing in the NFC east with the likes
of the Washington Redskins, Dallas
Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles the
NY Giants will have to play some football to win this division. The
Cowboys seem to be the popular pick to win this division, but if Brandon
Jacobs can run the football along with Eli Manning maturing in 2007
this NY Giants football team could make some noise in a overall weak
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San
Francisco 49ers History The
San Francisco 49ers have the distinction of being the first major
league professional sports franchise on the West Coast. The 49ers
entered professional football in 1946 and matured, nationally and
locally, when the club was granted a National League franchise in
1950.
The team earned
its name from the surge of goldminers to the San Francisco area
during 1849, thus the nickname the San Francisco 49ers. It is the
only name the team has been affiliated with and San Francisco is
the only city in which it has resided.
Fifty-two years
ago, professional football in San Francisco- and the entire west,
for that matter- was just a dream for Anthony J. (Tony) Morabito,
a University of Santa Clara alumnus who had been moderately successful
in the lumber hauling business. Tony was one of the few men who
realized that air travel would make feasible a coast-to-coast rivalry
in football, as well as baseball. He explained his views to Bill
Leiser, sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. Leiser, in
turn, put Tony in touch with Arch Ward, sports editor of the Chicago
Tribune.
Ward was the
organizing genius behind the All-America Conference, which held
its first meeting in October of 1944 and began operations in the
fall of 1946. Tony was granted a franchise for San Francisco, along
with his partners in the lumber business-Allen E. Sorrell and E.J.
Turre- and his younger brother, Victor.
For their inaugural
year, the 49ers were fortunate in signing players who were well
known to the San Francisco Bay area fans-Frankie Albert and Norm
Standlee of Stanford; Alyn Beals, Eddie Forrest, Ken Casanega and
Visco Grgich of Santa Clara. There was also a wealth of talent from
the 4th Air Force team, which had performed many times in San Francisco
during the war. Outstanding among this group were Jimmy Strzykalski
and Joe Vetrano.
With Lawrence
T. (Buck) Shaw as head coach, the 49ers slowly but surely won a
following for pro football. In the four years of the AAC, the 49ers
finished second to the talent-packed Cleveland Browns, but the great
sport became a byword throughout the metropolitan San Francisco
area.
In 1950, San
Francisco fans celebrated the entry of the 49ers into the NFL, along
with Cleveland and Baltimore. But the road was rough and hazardous
during the first year-the team won only three games against nine
defeats.
Joined by Y.A.
Tittle, who shared quarterback duties with Frankie Albert, the 49ers
roared back in 1951 and missed tying for the Western Conference
title by only a half-game. That was the beginning of the club's
stirring role as a prime participant in every NFL race except 1955-56-58.
The smashing
success of San Francisco in pro football had a tragic overtone on
October 27, 1957 when Tony Morabito died of a heart attack while
watching the 49ers play the Chicago Bears at Kezar Stadium. Tony
had been living on the proverbial "borrowed time" since
1952 when he suffered a coronary occlusion. Doctors urged him to
get out of football, asserting that the high emotional factors of
the sport were dangerous. He refused to retire for the 49ers weren't
just a hobby for him- they were his life's blood.
No team ever
gave an owner a better tribute. The 49ers were losing, 17-7 when
they were informed of Tony's death. They stormed back for a 21-17
upset victory, turning away numerous Chicago touchdown onslaughts
in the fourth period.
After Tony died,
control of the club passed on to his widow Josephine, and to Victor
Morabito. Other owners included Albert J. Ruffo, Dr. William E.
O'Grady, Franklin Mieuli, Lawrence Purcell, James Ginella, Louis
Spadia and Frankie Albert.
Through the
years, Bay Area football fans have been thrilled by the performances
of such legendary stars as the "Million Dollar Backfield"
of Y.A. Tittle, Joe Perry, John Henry Johnson and Hugh McElhenny
in the 1950s; the quarterbacking wizardry of John Brodie in the
'60s; and the rugged defensive play of Jimmy Johnson in the '70s.
In 1971, the
49ers moved from Kezar Stadium to Candlestick Park. The stadium
was named in 1970 by a balloting among fans, in reference to Candlestick
Point, where the stadium is located. The first 49ers' regular season
came took place October 10, 1971 vs. Los Angeles Rams. The playing
surface is natural grass and the stadium currently seats 70,207.
The late '70s
ushered in a new era for the 49ers, sparked by the purchase of the
team by Ohio businessman Eddie DeBartolo Jr. and the hiring of Stanford
head coach Bill Walsh. The new owner and coach were the chief architects
in building what would become professional sport's winningest franchise
over the next 15 years.
Upon his purchase
of the club in 1977, DeBartolo began a process of upgrading the
organization's front office administration and on-field talent.
His vision was to create a winning franchise that operated with
class and dignity. Of equal importance, however, was creating an
atmosphere conducive to developing a strong sense of kinship within
the operation.
As Chief Executive
Officer of the 49ers from its acquisition until 1997, Edward J.
DeBartolo, Jr. saw his primary role as one of
provid-ing emotional and financial support for the players and coaches.
Under his leadership the 49ers earned the moniker "Team of
the 80s" after claiming four Super Bowl titles during that
decade. They extended their dominance into the 90s, becoming only
NFL team to produce 10-or-more wins for 16 consecutive seasons (1983-98).
Since 1981, the 49ers have won 13 division titles, five conference
championships and five Super Bowl championships (the first franchise
in NFL history to win five), claiming the world title in 1981 (Super
Bowl XVI), '84 (Super Bowl XIX), '88 (Super Bowl XXIII), '89 (Super
Bowl XXIV) and '94 (Super Bowl XXIX).
San Francisco
has posted at least 10 wins seventeen times in each of the last
20 seasons.
San Francisco
opened its sixth decade in the NFL under new leadership. The transfer
of ownership from Edward DeBartolo, Jr. to his sister Denise DeBartolo
York was approved by the NFL May 23, 2000. DeBartolo, Jr. ended
his tenure after guiding the 49ers to five Super Bowl Championships
and 16 postseason appearances.
In 2002, the
San Francisco 49ers entered 2002 with hopes of advancing past the
first round of the NFC playoffs. The team accomplished the mission
finishing the season with 10 wins and advancing to the NFC Divisional
Playoff in grand fashion with the second largest playoff comeback
in NFL history. The 49ers finished the season with a 5-1 division
record and won their first division title since 1997.
Head Coach Steve
Mariucci is released from the final year of his contract on January
15, 2003. The 49ers conducted a nation-wide search for Mariucci’s
successor and in the end hired Dennis Erickson. Erickson was introduced
as the 49ers 14th head coach in team history on February 12, 2003.
The 49ers usher
in a new era with a return to the past as Mike Nolan is named the
15th head coach in team history on January 19, 2005. Nolan is the
son of former 49ers coach Dick Nolan (1968-75) and replaces the
departed Dennis Erickson.
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York Giants - Team History
New York Giants, professional football team and one of five teams
in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC)
of the National Football League (NFL). The team plays at Giants Stadium
in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and wears uniforms of blue, red, and
white. The club was named after the New York Giants baseball team,
which moved to San Francisco, California, in 1958.
The Giants appeared
in 15 NFL Championship Games from 1927 to 1963, winning four league
titles. (The Super Bowl was not played until 1967.) For 23 seasons
of this time, head coach Steve Owen led the team. His clubs captured
eight division crowns and two league titles. Starring on the dominant
New York squads of the 1950s and early 1960s was Frank Gifford,
one of football’s most versatile players.
New York also
built powerful teams during the 1980s and early 1990s, winning two
Super Bowls and making seven playoff appearances from 1981 to 1993.
Lawrence Taylor, the dominant defensive player of these Giants,
became one of the most feared linebackers in NFL history.
In 1925 New
York City sports enthusiast Tim Mara paid $500 for an NFL franchise,
which he named the Giants. The team played its home games at the
Polo Grounds, which was also the home of the baseball Giants. Legendary
halfback Jim Thorpe was recruited to join the team, which earned
its first league title in 1927 under head coach Earl Potteiger.
The Giants shut out 9 of 12 opponents and surrendered only 20 points
during the entire season.
Steve Owen was
an innovative offensive coach who also designed the platoon system,
in which separate players fill offensive and defensive positions.
He guided the Giants to the NFL Championship Game eight times from
1933 to 1946. The team came away with victories in 1934 over the
Chicago Bears and in 1938 over the Green Bay Packers. New York fielded
the league’s toughest defense five times during that period.
Owen had many offensive stars as well, including end Red Badgro,
center Mel Hein, and halfback Tuffy Leemans—all future Hall
of Fame members. Hein, who was also a defensive lineman, earned
player of the year honors in 1938. Owen left the Giants in 1953,
having posted just six losing records in 23 seasons.
In 1952 the
Giants chose Frank Gifford in the first round of the NFL draft.
Gifford, who played as a halfback and a defensive back, was one
of the NFL’s last stars to play both offense and defense.
With Gifford and a new home in New York’s Yankee Stadium,
another Giants dynasty was born. The team appeared in six NFL Championship
Games from 1956 to 1963, collecting the league crown in 1956 before
losing five title contests over the next seven years. Gifford led
the team in both rushing and receiving from 1956 to 1959, earning
player of the year honors in 1956. In addition to Gifford, New York
produced four other future Hall of Fame members during that era:
offensive tackle Rosey Grier, linebacker Sam Huff, defensive end
Andy Robustelli, and defensive back Emlen Tunnell.
The passing
combination of quarterback Y. A. Tittle to receiver Del Shofner
keyed New York’s offense in the early 1960s. Shofner broke
the 1000-yard mark in receiving yardage in 1961, 1962, and 1963,
and Tittle’s 36 touchdown passes in 1963 stood as an NFL record
for 21 years. (It was broken by Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins
in 1984 when he threw 48 touchdown passes.)
New York failed
to reach the playoffs from 1964 to 1980. During this time the Giants
played in the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut, and Shea Stadium
in New York City before moving to Giants Stadium in 1976.
After several
losing seasons in the 1970s, the Giants rebounded during the 1980s.
The club reached the second round of the playoffs in 1981, 1984,
and 1985. In 1987 the Giants defeated the Denver Broncos in the
Super Bowl to capture their first league title in 31 years. Lawrence
Taylor was named player of the year, Bill Parcells earned top coaching
honors, running back Joe Morris set a team rushing record, and quarterback
Phil Simms compiled his third consecutive 3000-yard passing season.
New York and Parcells won their second Super Bowl four years later,
defeating the Buffalo Bills. Simms won the NFC passing title, and
the Giants defense held 15 of 16 regular-season opponents to 21
or fewer points. The Giants played inconsistently during the 1990s
after Simms and Taylor retired and Parcells left the team. The Giants
returned to prominence in 2000, posting a 12-4 regular-season record
and reaching the 2001 Super Bowl, where they lost to the Baltimore
Ravens.
1987 Super Bowl
XXI Defeated Denver Broncos, 39-20
1991 Super Bowl
XXV Defeated Buffalo Bills, 20-19
2001 Super Bowl
XXXV Lost to Baltimore Ravens, 34-7
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Giants Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)<p>Unlike last year when the Giants went on a signing spree that resulted in their acquisition of four unrestricted free agents, this year they took a more conservative approach which so far has seen them acquire just two veterans—both had their contracts terminated by their former clubs. </p>
<p>The Giants' headline acquisition, of course, is S Antrel Rolle, whom the Arizona Cardinals released just prior to the start of free agency. Although the Cardinals had hoped to re-sign Rolle, the safety said he felt more at home after visiting with the Giants, who made him one of the highest paid players at his position with a five-year, $37 million contract that includes $15 million in guaranteed money.</p> <p>Rolle's signing initially raised questions about the Giants' other starting free...
Business as usual in NFL free agency despite absence of a salary cap (The Canadian Press)NEW YORK - Business as usual.
Business as usual in NFL free agency (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=129dbuiag/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-freeagency&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100306/thumb.2e6090b7bd464fbbb569a9969ec90ad1.bears_free_agency_football_iljp106.jpg" width="129" height="97" alt="Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo, left, smiles as he listens to head coach Lovie Smith announce the free agent signing of defensive end Julius Peppers(notes), running back Chester Taylor(notes) and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna(notes) during an NFL football news conference at Halas Hall Friday, March 5, 2010, in Lake Forest, Ill." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Business as usual. The absence of a salary cap has caused little change in how NFL teams approach the early stages of free agency. There still has been a spending spree, highlighted by the $42 million guaranteed the Chicago Bears gave defensive end Julius Peppers on the first day he became unrestricted.</p><br clear="all" />
Peyton Manning's understudy signs with Giants to be brother Eli's backup (The Canadian Press)EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton's brother Eli.
From Peyton to Eli: Giants sign backup QB Sorgi (AP)After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton's brother Eli. The New York Giants announced Tuesday that they have signed Sorgi to a one-year deal. Terms were not disclosed. Sorgi will compete with second-year man Rhett Bomar for the Giants' backup quarterback job.
The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 1 (Yahoo! Sports)For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.
Browsing through free agency's on-sale rack (Yahoo! Sports)The first wave of free agency has come and gone, and while we're not quite at the "bargain bin"...
Cards get Rhodes; Pennington staying in Miami (AP)On the second day of the NFL's free agent signing period, the Arizona Cardinals went the trade route to fill a big need. The Cardinals acquired safety Kerry Rhodes from the New York Jets on Saturday for a fourth-round pick in this year's draft and a seventh-rounder in 2011. Rhodes is expected to move into the starting spot opposite All-Pro Adrian Wilson that was vacated when Antrel Rolle, a...
Jets deal Rhodes to Cardinals for 4th-rounder in 2010, 7th-rounder in '11 (The Canadian Press)NEW YORK - It took the Arizona Cardinals one day to find a replacement for Antrel Rolle.
Rolle feels he and Phillips can be 'dynamic duo' (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12bi1ru8h/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-giants-rolle&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100306/thumb.9636c25d1f3440738e261d3d494cb1c0.giants_rolle_football_ny167.jpg" width="105" height="129" alt="FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2010, file photo, Arizona Cardinals' Antrel Rolle(notes) is seen before the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers in Glendale, Ariz. Rolle signed a five-year, $37 million contract that has $15 million in guaranteed money." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Antrel Rolle believes the Giants now have the two best safeties in the NFL. A day after signing a five-year, $37 million contract that made him the highest-paid safety in the league, Rolle said that he is looking forward to being paired in New York's secondary with fellow University of Miami product Kenny Phillips.</p><br clear="all" />
Bears sign Peppers, Giants make Rolle richest safety in 1st day of free agency (The Canadian Press)NEW YORK - The Chicago Bears were big spenders as NFL teams entered the free agency period unconstrained by a salary cap, signing top prize Julius Peppers.
New York Giants sign Cards safety Antrel Rolle for US$37 million (The Canadian Press)EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants have made Pro Bowler Antrel Rolle the richest safety in the NFL.
Free agent quarterback David Carr visiting with San Francisco 49ers (The Canadian Press)SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Free agent quarterback David Carr arrived in the Bay Area on Friday to visit with the San Francisco 49ers.
Four teams after Antrel Rolle (Yahoo! Sports)After being released by the Arizona Cardinals, safety Antrel Rolle can now go wherever he pleases .
Giants make 12 roster moves on eve of free agency (AP)The New York Giants have tendered one-year contracts to nine restricted free agents on the eve of free agency. The Giants announced on Thursday that defensive linemen Barry Cofield and Dave Tollefson, offensive linemen Guy Whimper and Kevin Boothe, receivers Domenik Hixon, Sinorice Moss and Derek Hagan, linebacker Gerris Wilkinson and safety C.C.
How NFL teams approach uncapped free agency (AP)How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching Friday's opening of free agency with no salary cap: AFC BALTIMORE RAVENS Ravens don't intend to be thrifty. In quest to enhance roster, especially at wide receiver, Ravens expect to benefit from cost-cutting measures by other teams. "There will be some real good players that are going to get cut," general manager Ozzie Newsome said.
The Shutdown Corner mock draft, Part 1 (Yahoo! Sports)With the Combine winding down, it's time to put up a first-round mock based on what we know so far.
Draft prospects seek right answers at NFL combine (AP)LeGarrette Blount spent the last month preparing for the annual NFL scouting combine. There were drills and workouts, lifting sessions and practice tests. His toughest task this week is talking about the punch felt 'round the college football world. It's an answer he'll repeat dozens of times in Indianapolis, but getting this one right may dictate where Blount goes in April's NFL...
New Meadowlands Stadium head working 2014 SB bid (AP)The head of the new Meadowlands Stadium thinks Arizona's decision not to bid on the 2014 Super Bowl doesn't necessarily make the future home of the Giants and Jets the favorite to land the NFL title game. Mark Lamping said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Friday night that The New Meadowlands Stadium Companies is concentrating solely on presenting a solid bid to the...
Coughlin says Umenyiora has to earn starting job (AP)Tom Coughlin isn't going to hand Osi Umenyiora a starting job to keep the two-time Pro Bowl defensive end happy. Speaking at the NFL combine on Friday, Coughlin said he has talked with Umenyiora since the season ended, but he was also a little disappointed the disgruntled veteran said he wanted to either be traded or retire if he does not start next season.
Tomlinson bids farewell to San Diego, says he wants to play more seasons (The Canadian Press)POWAY, Calif. - LaDainian Tomlinson bid an emotional farewell to San Diego, then looked toward a future that he hopes will include an elusive Super Bowl title.
Emotional LT bids farewell to San Diego (AP)LaDainian Tomlinson bid an emotional farewell to San Diego, then looked toward a future that he hopes will include an elusive Super Bowl title. "It's definitely sad to leave, but I'm excited, as well, about the future," Tomlinson said during a press conference Wednesday. The Chargers released him Monday after a mostly brilliant nine-year run in which he became one of the greatest...
Eagles release 2-time Pro Bowl RB Westbrook after injury-plagued 2009 season (The Canadian Press)PHILADELPHIA - Brian Westbrook could break open a game from almost anywhere on the field.
Eli Manning won't take broke hospital's money (Yahoo! Sports)St. Vincent's hospital in New York has a little bit of a debt problem -- about $700 million worth, according...
Dolphins CB Will Allen released on bail after DUI arrest in Miami Beach (The Canadian Press)MIAMI - Miami Dolphins cornerback Will Allen has been released on bail after being arrested for drunk driving in Miami Beach.
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