Tom Coughlin

Joe Flacco expresses confidence contract will eventually get done

2012-12-19 18:50:00

The sight of Joe Flacco face down at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday was another moment of frustration in an arduous three weeks for the Ravens’ quarterback. Flacco couldn’t catch Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris as he returned an...

Breaking down Sunday's Ravens-Giants game with Jenny Vrentas of The Newark Star-Ledger

2012-12-19 10:46:00

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens’ opponent that week. This week, I chatted with reporter Jenny Vrentas, who covers the New York Giants for The Newark Star-Ledger. MV: Both the Ravens and Giants are...

Coffee Companion (12/18): your daily Ravens fix

2012-12-18 06:00:00

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday....

John Harbaugh faces his toughest coaching challenge yet

2012-12-16 18:54:00

John Harbaugh has gone to the playoffs in each of his first four seasons as head coach, but now is his time for greatness. The Ravens have lost three straight including a humiliating 34-17 loss to Denver on Sunday, and they are on the verge of one of...

Brian Billick, others weigh in on Ravens-Giants matchup and more

2012-12-23 11:08:00

Desperate for a victory, the reeling defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants come to town today having lost four of their past six games. Defeating the Ravens is paramount for a Giants squad that was blown out by the Atlanta Falcons a week ago....

Ravens' aerial plan succeeded when targeting Corey Webster

2012-12-24 12:09:00

The New York Giants’ secondary has been plagued by injuries that have sapped the unit of strong safety Kenny Phillips and cornerback Prince Amukamara for extended periods. But the secondary has been anchored by cornerback Corey Webster (the team...

Jeff Zrebiec's Ravens-Giants scouting report

2012-12-22 10:08:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Struggling Ravens' quarterback Joe Flacco maintains he hasn't lost his confidence even as his late-season slump widens. He has completed more than 60 percent of his passes just once in four games, he hass thrown for under 200 yards in...

Harbaugh, Coughlin share a bond through overseas USO trip

2012-12-19 14:35:00

With both sharing an affinity for military service and history, Ravens coach John Harbaugh and New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin quickly formed a strong bond during the inaugural NFL-USO coaches tour. Along with Bill Cowher, Tom Coughlin, Jeff Fisher...

Despite inconsistent play, Eli Manning still key to Giants' success

2012-12-21 13:29:00

For nine years, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin has had a front-row seat to watch his quarterback, Eli Manning, mix scintillating performances with woeful outings. But despite Manning's flaws and missteps, Coughlin would never have gotten his two...

Ahmad Bradshaw's potential return could fortify Giants running game

2012-12-20 07:32:00

Ahmad Bradshaw has said that he plans to play Sunday, which should cause some concern for the Ravens. The New York Giants running back leads the team in rushing, piling up 869 yards and five touchdowns on 196 carries. And in his only meeting against the...

Which NFL team is currently the best?

2012-10-17 16:03:18

Falcons keep coming Dan Pompei Chicago Tribune If you are looking for the next 1972 Miami Dolphins, you won't find it. That type of team does not exist. Not this year, anyway. Every team will have dips, valleys, slumps and losses. But you have to give...

Was Bucs' final play vs. Giants classless?

2012-09-19 19:50:34

Broke unwritten rule Dan Pompei Chicago Tribune What the Bucs did on the final play of the game against the Giants didn't break any rule in the NFL's Official Playing Rules. But it broke an unwritten rule, a rule about sportsmanship, respect and...

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin congratulates running back David Wilson (22) after touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at MetLife Stadium.

2012-12-30 00:00:00

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin walks on the field before the game against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

2012-12-23 00:00:00

They've lost two of their last three games. And they were waxed, 34-0, by the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday, when Eli Manning threw two picks and the Giants' run defense was gashed, as it has been all season. Sure, the Giants will come in fired up. They're 8-6 and fighting for a playoff spot.

2012-12-16 00:00:00