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Overview of the New York Giants

The New York Giants are one of the oldest franchises in the NFL and have had success in both the pre and post-merger NFL. The franchise has been consistent throughout its history with its own major playoff drought between 1963 and 1981. New York first one the Super Bowl in 1986 and followed it up with a second in 1990. The Giants have been the most successful franchise of the last five seasons, winning the Super Bowl in 2007 and 2011.

Statistics Overview of the New York Giants

The New York Giants entered the NFL in 1925. They currently play their home matches at MetLife Stadium, which they share with the New York Jets. The Giants have won four Super Bowl titles and are the reigning Super Bowl Champions. They have won the NFC Conference Championship on fourteen occasions. The franchise has won their division sixteen times and qualified for the playoffs on thirty-one occasions. The Giants have a regular season record of 645-531-33 and a playoffs record of 24-24. Their rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles is the one of the oldest in the NFL.

Conference: NFC
Established: 1925
Stadium: MetLife Stadium (2010- present)
Super Bowl Championships: 4 (1986, 1990, 2007, 2011)
Conference Championships: 14 (1927, 1934, 1938, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1986, 1990, 2000, 2007, 2011)
Division Championships: 16 (1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1944, 1946, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2011)
Playoff Appearances:: 31 (1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1944, 1946, 1950, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011)
Overall Record: 645-531-33
Playoff Record: 24-24
Biggest Rivals: Philadelphia Eagles
Head Coach: Tom Coughlin
Legenday Players: Phil Simms, Tiki Barber, Amani Toomer, Lawrence Taylor

New York Giants: Star Players for 2012

Quarterback: Eli Manning

Eli Manning was selected with the 1st draft pick of the 2004 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers and was immediately traded to the New York Giants. Manning is one of just three current NFL quarterbacks who have won multiple Super Bowls. The Giants have never had a losing season with Manning as quarterback and have qualified for the playoffs on five occasions. Manning was Super Bowl MVP in both 2007 and 2011. His pass to David Tyree to win the 2007 Super Bowl is considered one of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history. Manning is well known for his fourth quarter performances. He holds the NFL record for most fourth quarter touchdown passes in a season and the most game winning drives in a season. Manning finally silenced his doubters in 2011 and is looking to lead the Giants to back to back Super Bowls in 2012.

Offensive Star: Hakeem Nicks

Hakeem Nicks was drafted with the 29th pick of the 2009 NFL draft by the New York Giants. Nicks was solid in his rookie season, finishing the year as the Giants second most productive wide receiver. Nicks had seventy-nine receptions for 1052 yards in 2010 and seventy-six receptions for 1192 yards in 2011. Nicks was the Giants best performed in the 2011 playoffs scoring two touchdowns in the NFC Wildcard and Divisional playoff games. He was the leading receiver in the Super Bowl with 10 receptions and 109 yards. Nicks is now considered one the elite wide receivers in the NFL. He is Manning's favorite target and has the potential to get even better in 2012.

Defensive Star: Jason Pierre-Paul

Jason Pierre-Paul was the 15th selection of the 2010 NFL draft. Pierre-Paul started his all sixteen games of his rookie season and recorded thirty tackles and four and a half sacks. Pierre-Paul exploded in 2011 and is now one of the most feared pass-rusher in the NFL. In a pivotal game against the Dallas Cowboys Pierre-Paul became the first player in NFL history to record a sack, forced fumble, and blocked field goal in the same game. He finished the season with sixteen and a half sacks and was selected for the NFC Pro Bowl side despite not being on the original voting ballot. Pierre-Paul is the most athletic defensive end in the NFL will be the main weapon in the Giants defense for many years to come.

Head Coach: Tom Coughlin

Tom Coughlin is one the most experienced coaches in the NFL with sixteen years spent as a head coach. Coughlin started his NFL coaching career in 1984 and received his first head coaching role as the inaugural coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coughlin is still considered the most successful coach in Jaguars history, qualifying the franchise for the playoffs on four occasions and winning three division titles. Coughlin was signed by the Giants in 2004 and has had only one losing season in eight years. He has won two Super Bowls and led the Giants to the playoffs five times.