Anthony Rivardo

New York Giants Writer and Managing Editor at Empire Sports Media

Managing Editor for Empire Sports Media. Making content about #NYGiants & #NFLDraft. Co-host of @FiresideGiants. Live streams on @BleacherReport.

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Giants' rookie defensive lineman could steal a starting job this summer

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Anthony Rivardo

New York Giants rookie DT Darius Alexander could play a significant role this season. The Giants’ third-round draft pick has the potential to be a starter as early as his first snap in the league. With the depth chart wide open, a strong summer of practices could result in Alexander stealing a starting job. It’s not typical for third-round picks to immediately step in and take on starting jobs. However, in the case of Alexander, the atypical seems more than likely.
Giants' Tyrone Tracy Jr. could be primed for breakout despite addition of rookie running back

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Anthony Rivardo

After two successful NFL Draft classes, the New York Giants have quietly built a solid young foundation of talent for their roster. Among those standout selections from their recent drafts is 2024 fifth-round pick Tyrone Tracy Jr. The former Purdue product emerged as the Giants’ starting running back only five weeks into his NFL career.
Giants’ ‘superstar’ wide receiver helped convince Russell Wilson to sign

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Anthony Rivardo

Upgrading at quarterback was the top priority for the New York Giants entering this offseason. Not only did they need to secure a youngster for the future, but general manager Joe Schoen needed to find a veteran arm who could make an impact immediately. That veteran wound up being Russell Wilson, the 10-time Pro Bowl selection and future Hall of Fame talent. But the Giants faced competition for Wilson.
Giants' new star safety acquisition named a 'bounce-back' candidate

6 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Anthony Rivardo

The New York Giants made a splash in free agency this offseason, signing veteran safety Jevón Holland to a $45.3 million deal. It was a lofty price to pay for an established player at the safety position, however, Holland’s down play in 2024 might have made him more affordable than he otherwise would have been. Pro Football Focus’s Dalton Wasserman views Holland as a bounce-back candidate following his subpar 2024 season.
Giants' TE Theo Johnson 'looks bigger' at OTAs as he prepares for breakout season

6 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Anthony Rivardo

The New York Giants are betting big on 2024 fourth-round pick Theo Johnson to take over as their starting tight end. As a rookie last season, Johnson began to break out, earning the starting job before having his season cut prematurely due to a foot injury. The Giants kicked off OTAs last week with Johnson showing up looking “bigger” in his already massive frame, and ready for a breakout second season.
Giants’ 4th-year safety looks ready for a massive breakout at OTAs

6 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Anthony Rivardo

The New York Giants overhauled their secondary this offseason, signing veteran cornerback Paulson Adebo and safety Jovan Holland to major contracts. These two new additions will combine with returning starters such as cornerback Deonte Banks and Safety Tyler Nubin. However, one weakness that has held the secondary back in years past has been its depth. But one emerging fourth year player could change that.
Could the Giants pull off a blockbuster trade to give Russell Wilson another weapon?

1 week ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Anthony Rivardo

The New York Giants’ offense is in a do-or-die state in 2025 after back-to-back disappointing seasons in 2023 and 2024. With Russell Wilson taking over under center, there seems to be hope that the Giants’ offense could take a big step forward this season. But could they increase the likelihood of a breakout with a blockbuster trade ahead of the regular season?
Giants' most overlooked defender is gearing up for a major bounce-back season

1 week ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Anthony Rivardo

The New York Giants’ defense suffered a severe regression in 2024. After an impressive 2023 campaign, the unit took a step back. Many of their standout performers from the 2023 season either struggled with injuries or failed to live up to expectations. LB Bobby Okereke did both. Okereke was spectacular in 2023, his first season with the Giants after signing a four-year, $40 million deal in free agency. But after a step back in 2024, Okereke is priming for a major bounce-back 2025 season.
Giants 'being smart' as superstar wide receiver nurses lingering toe injury

1 week ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Anthony Rivardo

The New York Giants took the practice field on Wednesday for their first full practice of the season. However, they took the field with one key player missing — superstar WR Malik Nabers. According to head coach Brian Daboll, Nabers is still nursing a toe injury that has been lingering for quite some time. “We’re being mindful of his toe that he’s had,” said Daboll, who added that the wide receiver did not require a procedure.
Brian Daboll says Giants have a 'detailed plan' to develop Jaxson Dart

1 week ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Anthony Rivardo

The New York Giants are putting a “detailed plan” in place to handle their crowded quarterback room this summer and develop rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart. Head coach Brian Daboll met with the media on Wednesday prior to the team’s practice. While he didn’t give away any specific details, he explained that he and his staff are following a specific plan for their quarterbacks. “We have a detailed plan of how we’re going to handle the quarterbacks,” Daboll said.

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10 May 25

The quarterback battle NO ONE wanted to see: Spencer Rattler vs. Tyler Shough 😭

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9 May 25

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9 May 25

I will be LIVE on the Bleacher Report at a different time today: 1 PM ET! Very soon, make sure to tune in and discuss the Giants’ incoming rookies as they report to camp! #NYGiants https://t.co/pfr6fQmz4D https://t.co/AlYohBYyJS