Domenik Hixon

Ravens defense puts the pressure on Eli Manning

2012-12-23 19:25:00

Flustered, harassed and repeatedly knocked to the ground by a relentless Ravens defense, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning couldn't get his bearings Sunday. Defensive coordinator Dean Pees stuck with an aggressive approach, blitzing defenders...

Chykie Brown's role increasing in Ravens' secondary

2012-12-26 13:35:00

There was only one real lapse by Ravens cornerback Chykie Brown in his new role as the primary nickel back Sunday against the New York Giants. Brown aggressively tried to make a play and got caught looking on a meaningless 13-yard touchdown pass from...

Film Study: Looking back at the Ravens and Giants

2012-12-18 17:01:00

Each week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel look back at the Ravens’ previous game and that of their next opponent Broncos 34, Ravens 17 Strategy: It was an underwhelming debut for new offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell....

Panthers DE Hardy has lofty sack goal

2013-06-13 22:25:04

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Carolina Panthers - INSIDE SLANT Starting at the top with owner Jerry Richardson, the Panthers have traditionally been a conservative, non-flashy organization. The club's front-office staff, coaches and players...

New York Giants - TeamReport

2013-06-13 16:28:02

NFL Team Report - New York Giants - INSIDE SLANT After skipping out on the team's voluntary organized team activities, Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, was present Tuesday for the start of the...

New general manager Dave Gettleman pleased as Panthers wrap up minicamp

2013-06-13 17:05:04

CHARLOTTE, N.C. When Dave Gettleman took over as general manager in January, the Carolina Panthers were about $16 million over the salary cap and coming off a fourth consecutive season in which they failed to make the playoffs. Five months later, as he...

Key for Panthers' offensive success is running game

2013-06-13 17:47:02

The Sports Xchange Key for Panthers' offensive success is running game CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers offense flows much better when it gets the running game going. While that could be said for most teams, Carolina is fortunate to have a...

With JPP out, Kiwanuka now at DE for Giants

2013-06-06 22:54:03

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - New York Giants - INSIDE SLANT It seems that Mathias Kiwanuka, a first-round draft pick by the Giants in 2006, has the ability and attitude to play wherever coaches ask. So, with starting defensive end Jason Pierre-...

Rain fails to dampen Panthers' optimism

2013-06-06 22:54:03

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Carolina Panthers - INSIDE SLANT The Panthers wrapped up their final OTA session on Thursday in a steady rain, but as is likely the case for other teams, optimism about the work done in the past three weeks reigned...

Giants' younger players get opportunity in OTAs

2013-05-30 14:57:02

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - New York Giants - INSIDE SLANT Spring OTAs with the Giants are a chance for younger players to step up and show the coaches that they belong on the roster. But with snaps generally limited, sometimes players get lost...

Panthers' Newton and playbook slimmer for 2013

2013-05-30 22:22:02

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Carolina Panthers - INSIDE SLANT Cam Newton is bigger than your typical NFL quarterback. And while his size is one of his, well -- biggest advantages -- he decided to slim up a bit this offseason. Meeting with the...

Coughlin disappointed with Nicks' absence

2013-05-23 16:10:04

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - New York Giants - INSIDE SLANT The absence of wide receiver Victor Cruz, who remains unsigned, was certainly no surprise to head coach Tom Coughlin. However, the absence of receiver Hakeem Nicks was unexpected. Just...

We don't know a whole lot about who is going to get the most looks from Eli Manning. We do know Hakeem Nicks' knee injury is bad, real bad. Giants coach Tom Coughlin: "How much concern can I show you?" Yeah, those aren't encouraging words.

2012-10-02 00:00:00

Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Nate Allen (29) and New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) go up for a pass at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday.

2012-09-30 00:00:00