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Wednesday Why’s

By Andrew Brandt – December 17, 2008 – 5 comments

Coach Edwards is clearly not secure in his position as head coach there. After the hiring of the “fresh set of eyes” that Hunt spoke of, a review and determination of the status of the coach is going to be made.

Inside The Webster Deal

By Andrew Brandt – December 16, 2008 – 8 comments

The blockbuster deal signed by Corey Webster with the Giants this weekend is instructive in the high-stakes decision-making that goes on with a player and his agent and a club’s front office internal moves.

Monday Money Matters

By Andrew Brandt – December 15, 2008 – 8 comments

With two weeks left in the season, it will be interesting to see whether teams are proactive with their own free-agents-to-be in securing contract extensions before the Dec. 27 deadline for allowing

Starcaps Stunning Story

By Andrew Brandt – December 12, 2008 – 25 comments

The ramifications here cannot be overestimated. Until this case has a final resolution, there appears to be a way for players to navigate outside of the collectively bargained system to find a magistrate to rule on the league’s previously sacrosanct discipline.

Thursday Thoughts

By Andrew Brandt – December 11, 2008 – 10 comments

With one grievance settled early in the season, the Giants were already facing another regarding the most recent discipline they imposed — the Conduct Detrimental suspension and week’s salary.

Wednesday Why’s

By Andrew Brandt – December 10, 2008 – 3 comments

For those who thought the NFL — the most successful sports venture in our nation’s history — was immune to the downturn of the economy, that is not the case.

Giant Decisions At Running Back

By Andrew Brandt – December 9, 2008 – 6 comments

Running backs Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward are free agents after this season — not restricted free agents, where the Giants have a right to match any offers, but unrestricted free agents able to sign with any team they choose.

Monday Money Matters

By Andrew Brandt – December 8, 2008 – 9 comments

The numbers show an average roughly 70 percent higher than the average of NFL players. NFL pay is difficult to analyze due to the frontloaded nature of contracts and the lack of future guaranteed money in most, but looking at it from a cash standpoint, it becomes clearer.

Week In Review

By Andrew Brandt – December 5, 2008 – 9 comments

Yesterday did bring a small win for the NFL as it argued successfully to have the case transferred from a county court to federal court, meaning the county judge who was elected by Viking fans will not be hearing this case.

Surprising Vikings Victory

By Andrew Brandt – December 4, 2008 – 14 comments

The decision by a Minnesota judge to grant a temporary restraining order – at least for the moment – blocking the suspensions of Pat and Kevin Williams of the Vikings is nothing short of stunning, even if it goes no further than this.

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