Ed Valentine

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So, Odell Beckham Jr. never wanted to leave the New York Giants

5 days ago | bigblueview.com | Ed Valentine

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images I was not going to write about Odell Beckham Jr.’s recent “never, ever wanted to leave the New York Giants” comment. Feelings about Beckham’s time with the Giants are deeply entrenched among fans, and reopening that conversation isn’t going to change any minds. Beckham, however, went there. And the reaction to the opinion I posted Sunday evening on YouTube tells me it is a a topic Giants fans want to discuss. So, here we are.
Better or worse in 2025? New York Giants cornerbacks

5 days ago | bigblueview.com | Ed Valentine

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The New York Giants did not have a No. 1 cornerback capable of matching up with the best receiver on opposing teams in 2024. They did not have enough playmakers, or at least did not make enough plays as Giants cornerbacks intercepted only three passes in 2024. Their highest-graded cornerback in terms of passer rating against — Cor’Dale Flott with a 90.0, per Pro Football Focus — was 48th among 127 qualifiers.
Giants trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Monday edition

5 days ago | bigblueview.com | Ed Valentine

We’re back for another day of the Big Blue View in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the Google Form. Today’s Big Blue View in-5 gameIf you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.
Giants news, 6/2: Trade rumors, what-ifs, Russell Wilson, Odell Beckham, more

5 days ago | bigblueview.com | Ed Valentine

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Giants news, 6/2: Trade rumors, what-ifs, Russell Wilson, Odell Beckham, more

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ed Valentine

Good morning, New York Giants fans!Giants named a potential trade suitor for Atlanta Falcons’ TE Kyle PittsWhat if the Giants had replaced Daniel Jones with Justin Herbert in 2020? New York Giants’ Dexter Lawrence ranked as No. 2 DT in NFLBig Blue View mailbag: Daniel Jones reappears, Gabe Davis, Shedeur Sanders, moreMake or break: Can Cor’Dale Flott become a long-term piece for the secondary?
Giants named a potential trade suitor for Atlanta Falcons’ TE Kyle Pitts

5 days ago | bigblueview.com | Ed Valentine

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images If Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts truly is on the trade block, should the New York Giants be among the suitors? Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports that the Falcons have been listening to offers for the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and that a Day 2 pick might pique the Falcons’ interest.
Giants named a potential trade suitor for Atlanta Falcons’ TE Kyle Pitts

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ed Valentine

If Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts truly is on the trade block, should the New York Giants be among the suitors? Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports that the Falcons have been listening to offers for the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and that a Day 2 pick might pique the Falcons’ interest. AdvertisementIs Pitts, whose production has declined dramatically since a Pro Bowl rookie season that saw him gain 1,026 receiving yards, worth giving up a Day 2 pick for?
What if the Giants had replaced Daniel Jones with Justin Herbert in 2020?

6 days ago | bigblueview.com | Ed Valentine

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images How much different might the last few seasons have been, and how different would they look today, if the New York Giants had been able to draft Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert in 2019? Or, even in 2020? Herbert was the apple of then-GM Dave Gettleman’s eye in 2019. He was in love with Herbert long before falling in “full-bloom love” with Daniel Jones before the 2019 NFL Draft. The Giants watched Herbert play at least six times in 2019.
New York Giants’ Dexter Lawrence ranked as No. 2 DT in NFL

6 days ago | bigblueview.com | Ed Valentine

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images When we write about Dexter Lawrence, we often mention that some consider the New York Giants star to be the best defensive tackle in football. Well, according to Pro Football Focus, Lawrence is close to that. In its 2025 interior defensive line rankings, PFF has Lawrence as the No. 2 defensive tackle in the NFL behind Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Big Blue View mailbag: Daniel Jones reappears, Gabe Davis, Shedeur Sanders, more

1 week ago | bigblueview.com | Ed Valentine

Martin asks: All this talk about the new defensive rookie players but we haven’t heard how Dexter Lawrence elbow surgery is coming along. For a man that uses his arms 99% of the time, this may have an impact on his rushes, yes? Ed says: Martin, Lawrence is fine. Lawrence had a dislocated elbow that did not require surgery. He participated in events during the Pro Bowl games in February, which he would not have done if there were any risk.