#Giants’ Xavier McKinney checks off leadership box

#Giants’ Xavier McKinney checks off leadership box

“Giants’ Xavier McKinney checks off leadership box” PALM BEACH, Fla. — In the wake of the Giants releasing safety Logan Ryan — a team captain under the Joe Judge coaching regime — it was fascinating to hear the first player head coach Brian Daboll mentioned when asked about the need for new team leaders: Xavier…

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#This is a lousy product

#This is a lousy product

“#This is a lousy product” Grading the Giants’ 29-3 loss to the Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field. Offense There really is not much to say. Mike Glennon (4 of 11, 24 yards, 2 INTs, 2 fumbles, QB rating of 5.3) was so bad that you have to wonder what the coaching staff thinks of…

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#Giants face unusual task in slowing down Kyle Pitts

#Giants face unusual task in slowing down Kyle Pitts

“#Giants face unusual task in slowing down Kyle Pitts” The Giants are about to see what a real unicorn looks like. Nine years ago, the Giants had Martellus Bennett, a tight end who likened himself to a “Black Unicorn.” But Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts? He is often called a “unicorn” by NFL talent…

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#Logan Ryan among three first-time Giants captains

#Logan Ryan among three first-time Giants captains

“#Logan Ryan among three first-time Giants captains” Logan Ryan finally can call himself a “captain” instead of just a “leader.” Few NFL players carry the responsibility of leadership like a badge of honor as proudly as Ryan, who had never been voted to wear the “C” on his jersey during the first eight years of…

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#Safety a solid, versatile unit

#Safety a solid, versatile unit

“#Safety a solid, versatile unit” Leading into the July 27 opening of Giants training camp, The Post will analyze 11 position groups based on personnel, strengths, weaknesses and key depth chart battles. Today’s look-in: Safeties. Overview A case can be made that this group of safeties will have more impact than any other on the…

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#Logan Ryan helped Giants land Adoree Jackson

#Logan Ryan helped Giants land Adoree Jackson

“#Logan Ryan helped Giants land Adoree Jackson” Logan Ryan gave up a once-in-his-lifetime moment to facilitate a union between Adoreé Jackson and the Giants. Instead of watching his alma mater Rutgers play in the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1983 from his offseason home in Florida, Ryan and his…

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#Giants showed Logan Ryan more than the money with extension

#Giants showed Logan Ryan more than the money with extension

“#Giants showed Logan Ryan more than the money with extension” Show me the appreciation! It lacks the same ring as “Show me the money!” — made famous by Cuba Gooding Jr.’s character in “Jerry Maguire” — but it’s how Giants safety Logan Ryan felt when signing a three-year, $31 million contract extension on Christmas morning….

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#The Giants’ passing game has been almost non-existent

#The Giants’ passing game has been almost non-existent

“#The Giants’ passing game has been almost non-existent” In a passing league willed with yardage and chunk plays, the Giants are barely participating and certainly not contributing much to the pyrotechnics. They head into Week 15 with nine passing touchdowns — only the Patriots (eight) have fewer. Heck, even the Jets (11) have thrown their…

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