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New York Giants announce 100th-season celebration

The New York Giants will celebrate 100 seasons in 2024 and to commemorate that milestone they have unveiled a patch that will be worn on their jerseys.

“The entire Mara family is proud to commemorate the 100th season of New York Giants football,” said Giants co-owner John Mara. “As we reflect on this landmark season, I think about my family, and most specifically my father, grandfather and uncle who dedicated their entire lives to the Giants and the NFL. We would not be who we are without their vision and leadership. When we became partners with the Tisch family in 1991, our franchise grew even stronger. Together, the Mara and Tisch families are proud to celebrate the history of our franchise as we look to the future of Giants football.”

“I first saw the Giants play in person in the early 1960s when my father would take me to games at Yankee Stadium,” said fellow co-owner Steve Tisch. “Going to Giants games was a wonderfully magical ritual. It inspired my lifelong love of the Giants. When my father became an equal partner of the Giants in 1991, it was the realization of a longtime dream. Our family has relished our association with the Giants and look forward to many years of success in the future.”

In addition to the new jersey logo, the organization will host Giants 100: A Night with Legends at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The town-hall event will feature more than 20 Giants legends and many current members of the team.

Those slated to attend include Eli Manning, Harry Carson, Tiki Barber, Bill Parcells, and Tom Coughlin.

“Our planning for the 100th season started close to two years ago and we are excited to celebrate this milestone with our fans, alumni and partners. This season will be a time to reflect on the players, moments and championship teams that have defined the first 100 seasons of Giants football. We will celebrate through featured content, events and special activations all season long,” said Nilay Shah, Giants Senior Vice President, Marketing & Brand Strategy.

In July, the team will release its ranking of the Giants’ 100 greatest players of all time as voted on by NFL historians, media members, and fan contributors. A 10-part podcast series hosted by Bob Papa will break down the contributions of those players.

Other plans to celebrate season No. 100 include merchandise; a book titled New York Football Giants: The People, The Moments, The Traditions; and an NFL Network documentary titled The Duke that focuses on late owner Wellington Mara.

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Giants’ John Mara ‘legitimately embarrassed’ by constant turnover

Since “parting ways” with Tom Coughlin following the 2015 season, there’s been nothing stable about the New York Giants.

A franchise that once prided itself on consistency and stability has turned into a hotbed of chaos. From 1947 through 2006, they had just four general managers. Since then? Three.

The situation at head coach has been even more hectic. Following Coughlin’s 12-year run, which included two Super Bowl championships, the Giants are on their fourth full-time head coach  — only one of which has survived a second season (Brian Daboll).

It’s been an ugly look for the Giants, and co-owner John Mara certainly feels it, reports Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports.

There is no indication that Brian Daboll is on the hot seat heading into his third season. But his seat isn’t exactly comfortable either — not after a season that Mara called “a huge disappointment to me.”

The last thing Mara wants to do is fire another coach, especially after he fired each of his past three after two seasons or less on the job. He craves stability for his franchise and, said one team source, “He’s legitimately embarrassed by how much turnover there’s been.”

Mara and fellow co-owner, Steve Tisch, have been quick to pull the plug over the past decade but realize the lack of consistency has plagued the organization.

Although Daboll managed to survive his second season, it wasn’t easy. The losing record aside, there were many reports of massive dysfunction within the building — something that culminated with an ugly divorce from defensive coordinator Wink Martindale.

“There are times where I wish he would tone it down a little bit,” Mara said of Daboll earlier in the offseason.

If the Giants fall flat again in 2024, it will be interesting to see how Mara and Tisch respond. Will they show potentially costly patience, fearing further embarrassment, or will they take their lumps and continue their seemingly endless cycle of change?

They hope to avoid having to make that decision. They’d rather just get back to winning.

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Bill Belichick has warned coaches about New York Giants organization

Bill Belichick is a name that simply won’t go away when it comes to the New York Giants. At least not since he and the New England Patriots parted ways.

Fans have clamored for Belichick to return to the Giants, either as their head coach, a job currently held by Brian Daboll, or as their defensive coordinator.

Neither of those things are going to happen — not now and likely not in the future.

During the latest Breaking Big Blue podcast, ESPN’s Jordan Raanan revealed that Belichick’s view of the Giants has shifted over the years.

“I’ve heard this multiple times over the past five, six, seven years. And it’s a dirty little secret, maybe, about Bill Belichick and the Giants,” Raanan said. “I don’t think he looks at the Giants the same way he used to look at the Giants when he was here.”

Raanan notes that Belichick was a Wellington Mara guy, not a John Mara and Steve Tisch guy. And while he still reflects positively on his time with the Giants, Belichick has become wary of the current ownership and front office structure.

Specifically, Raanan notes, is the presence of John Mara’s nephew, Tim McDonnell, the team’s director of player personnel.

“Over the years, Bill Belichick has given advice to people . . . that he didn’t really like the setup of the Giants organization. Like, he didn’t think the Giants (were) this great organization,” Raanan said. “Bill Belichick, like everybody else watching from the outside (and) watching the way it’s set up, doesn’t think — at least this is what I’ve heard — it’s this great organization in its current iteration.

“That doesn’t mean Bill Belichick doesn’t love the Giants and appreciate everything they’ve done for him and have great memories.”

Because of the current power structure, Raanan doesn’t believe Belichick would want to come to the Giants at this point in his career. Even if he became desperate and the Giants came calling, it’s likely Belichick would request a major dynamic shift within the building at 1925 Giants Drive.

“He’s directly told that to people — be careful about the organization and their setup and the way it’s run. That’s happened,” Raanan said. “So, yes, Bill Belichick loves the New York Football Giants, the organization, and the memories he has from the past. It doesn’t mean he’s bats— crazy in love with the Giants organization right now.”

And there’s no reason to believe the Giants organization covets Belichick, either. After all, it was his accidental text message to Brian Flores that currently has John Mara & Co. in court.

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Giants ownership ‘absolutely’ has faith in regime’s vision

The New York Giants shocked the football world in 2022, compiling a record of 9-7-1, qualifying for the postseason for the first time since 2016, and winning their first playoff game since Super Bowl XLVI.

By all accounts and measures, general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll had dragged the franchise out of the dark ages and made them a competitive football team once again.

Then came 2023.

The Giants have struggled mightily this season, entering the bye week with a record of 4-8 and on pace for a top-5 pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Despite the fall from grace, Schoen says the regime still has the full support of team co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch.

“Yeah, absolutely,” Schoen told reporters this week when asked if ownership still supports his vision. “We have constant communication with the Mara family, the Tisch family, and articulate the plan. They’re on board with it. As much as it hurts to go through this, there are a lot of young players that are getting valuable experience.

“Another offseason, another draft, we will continue to build it. The communication is very helpful. The fact that John Mara is here on a daily basis, we can explain the ‘why,’ why we’re doing things, how we’re going to do them. They’re in the loop and they’re on board.”

Assuming there are no major changes this offseason, that would be a change of pace for the Giants, who have fired their last three head coaches after just two seasons and have made two general manager changes since 2017.

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Giants release statement condemning terrorist attacks on Israel

New York Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch released a statement on Sunday night condemning Palestinian militant group Hamas for carrying out terrorist attacks on Israel over the weekend.

“The New York Giants stand with the people of Israel and condemn the horrific, senseless terrorist attacks that have claimed innocent lives.

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“Our thoughts are with all the people of Israel.”

On October 7, Hamas launched a large-scale invasion of Israel via land, sea and sky. They stormed civilian communities in addition to unleashing a missile barrage that overwhelmed Israel’s iron dome air defense.

In 48 hours, more than 800 Israelis were killed, more than 2,500 were wounded and more than 100, including women and children, were abducted. Following the counter-offensive, nearly 600 additional Palestinians were killed, 3,000 were injured and 120,000 more were displaced.

At least nine Americans were among those who have been killed.

Israel officially declared war on Hamas following the initial incursion. Firefights remain ongoing and the fate of the many hostages remains uncertain but grim.

Mara and Tisch have long been supporters of the Jewish community and often request the league take those fans into account when making the regular season schedule.



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