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This is the 18th in a series of team-by-team breakdowns that will run on SportingNews.com before the start of training camp.

With the steady departure of some of the most flamboyant personalities in Giants' history, the months of June and July have been eerily quiet... by David Geller 89 reads Opinion With the steady departure of some of the most flamboyant personalities in Giants' history, the months of June and July have been eerily quiet.

Here's a dispatch from a Giants blogger and Fifth Down reader Glenn Warciski. Take it away, Glenn: By Glenn Warciski Using Phil Simms's philosophy, the Football Outsiders analysis and my analysis, I think poor planning was the reason the Giants' defensive line wore down in 2008.

According to Sporting News Pro Football 2009 Preview magazine, the New York Giants will win the Super Bowl.Yes, it is only July, but that's what they predict.

Defensive ends are quickly becoming the highest-paid players in the NFL. They're already at or near the top among defenders: Up until Haynesworth's recent monster deal, Dwight Freeney was the ... by Bob Cunningham 155 reads Rankings/List Defensive ends are quickly becoming the highest-paid players in the NFL.

Before he left for an extended vacation, Newark Star-Ledger Giants beat writer Mike Garafolo dropped off some questionnaires to key players.

Mini-camp doesn't supply football junkies with too much information. An injury report, a few noteworthy catches, and of course, optimism from the players and coaches.

In the final four games, they registered a single sack between the two of them. To compound the problem, defensive tackle Fred Robbins was not healthy, as he had two broken hands and a fractured shoulder.

Despite Big Blue's draft selections of Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden, the Giants have a glaring hole at WR.

The New York Jets are feeling pretty good about themselves, and why shouldn't they? It's June, and nobody has seen Tom Brady .

CHAREAN WILLIAMS The movers were at Chris Canty's new home last week. He is starting to feel at home in the New York Giants' locker room, too.Canty left the Dallas Cowboys almost three months ago, the Giants' six-year, $42 million offer too rich for Dallas to beat.

As I cover the NFC East for PFW, I marveled the other day at how much defensive line depth there is in the division.

One year of mediocre defense is not welcome in New York. Jerry Reese and Tom Coughlin wasted no time preparing the elements for a descent drive that may just end back at the coming Super Bowl... by Lace Banachek 37 reads Opinion One year of mediocre defense is not welcome in New York.

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Retooled And Ready To GoDefensive Line Coach: Mike Waufle Defensive Quality Control: Al Holcomb Defensive Coordinator: Bill Sheridan Ends: Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora ... by John Fennelly 15 reads Retooled And Ready To Go Defensive Line Coach: Mike Waufle Defensive Quality Control: Al Holcomb Defensive Coordinator: Bill Sheridan Ends: Justin Tuck, ...

When the Giants surprised just about everyone by signing two defensive tackles in free agency, it didn't appear to be good news for incumbent starters Fred Robbins and Barry Cofield.

Rookie wide receiver Hakeem Nicks looked "polished" in his first reps as a Giant in Friday's minicamp.

I saw where Mark Sanchez completed 10 of his first 15 passes in minicamp the other day, and my first thought was: You must be kidding.

Here's a tip for the next time your favorite team's top personnel guy says wide receiver isn't a targeted need in the draft.

The Giants' spent a lot of money restocking their defense this offseason, signing linebacker Michael Boley, defensive tackle Chris Canty, defensive tackle Rocky Bernard and safety C.C. Brown.