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That is Damontre Moore's admission to reports he was not exactly the hardest worker during his time at Texas A&M. Not long after the Giants took the pass-rushing defensive end in the third round of the NFL Draft, coach Tom Coughlin said the rep on Moore was that he was great on Saturdays but not so great the other days of the week.

New York Giants quarterback Ryan Nassib , a fourth-round draft pick out of Syracuse, throws a pass during NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 10, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. Photo: Julio Cortez New York Giants quarterback Ryan Nassib , a fourth-round draft pick out of Syracuse, looks to pass as head coach Tom Coughlin, right, looks on ... (more)

Over the past few seasons , the New York Giants passing game has expanded ever so slightly.

Would the Giants have been better off shutting down Hakeem Nicks, hoping he could heal his body for the stretch run? Week after week, Nicks pushed himself onto the field, dealing first with a surgically-repaired right foot and later with a balky left knee that was often swollen and sore.

With their 2012 campaign at its end and an uncertain 2013 season the only thing to look forward to heading into January, the New York Giants are preparing their roster for what could be a make-or-break year for the franchise.