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Mathias Kiwanuka Cleared to Return to Gridiron

DE Mathias Kiwanuka is living proof that patience is a virtue.

Letters to the Editor: February 26, 2011

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Coughlin: Injuries Weren’t Fully to Blame for 2010 Shortcomings

Head coach Tom Coughlin, who spoke to reporters today at the NFL Combine, admitted that while it was a bit of a challenge to get through the second half of the season despite not having the personnel he originally put together at the start of the year.

Letters to the Editor: February 25, 2011

My argument on Rosenfels probably had too much hyperbole, but I stand by cutting him. You're right that "throwing in the towel" is inappropriate, but there's a difference between that, and spending 3 Million on the position.

Letters to the Editor: February 23, 2011

I want to comment on all those people unhappy with the Cofield situation. I admit to initially considering the situation to what happened with Cornelius Griffin (many years ago), but looking into it further I have changed my opinion.

Letters to the Editor: February 21, 2011

Well, it is possible that the "Contract year syndrome" would explain Cofield's very good year, but it may also have been that Cofield is better suited for the Fewell/Nunn defense than the Spagnuolo defense. Time will tell!

However, you must admit that last year's Cofield was superior to both Canty and Bernard's last 2 years. Again, Canty, who has not been as good a 4-3 DT as he was a 3-4 DE, may be too expensive to cut, but we need more pressure up the middle than he has given the Giants. – Bob G.

Again I disagree with you. I thought until he got hurt in the second half of the season, Canty was having a pretty good year. And it’s really not fair, in my opinion, to measure Cofield’s 2009 performance against Canty’s and Bernard’s considering both were hurt. If I recall correctly, Cofield was really the only reasonably healthy member of that line in 2009.

Letters to the Editor: February 18, 2011

I can’t believe that the Giants would not resign DT Barry Cofield. He s the best of their DTs. As we all know, our DEs need to have the DTs bring pressure up the middle to be really effective. If the QB can’t step up he becomes a sitting duck for Tuck, Umenyiora, et al. I would first cut Bernard or even Canty to make room for Cofield’s package.

Mayock: Upcoming Draft Class Loaded on Defense

Editor’s Note: We’d like to welcome Mike Fiammetta, who will be working with Inside Football as an intern for the next few months. Mike is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is majoring in journalism and communication arts. He covers Wisconsin Badgers football and men's basketball for The Badger Herald, but he grew up in Westchester County, New York. 

Letters to the Editor: February 5, 2011

Just a couple of quickies from readers...

Letters to the Editor: February 4, 2011

Here are some week-ending LTTE.