Giants' draft pick Taylor: Heart issue in past (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Despite being diagnosed with a rare heart condition, the New York Giants were convinced that selecting safety Cooper Taylor in the fifth round of this year's draft was worth the risk.

Rookie safety Cooper Taylor has put heart issues behind him

Source: Yardbarker

New York Giants rookie safety Cooper Taylor was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a rare illness with the electrical pathways in the heart while in high school. He had the condition corrected via surgery, which caused his heart to race and black out. The Giants medical team feel confidant that issue is fixed and he's safe to play the game. That's important because the team is trying to work out the safety position and this is a great opportunity for Taylor. A fifth round pick, Cooper figures into the competition, but he first had to convince a NFL team he was healthy enough to play. Cooper didn't know if he would even be able to play football, let alone live a normal life, but he has overcome the setback, and is eyeing competing for a position on the Giants. He feels lucky to get a second chance, and looking to take full advantage. "When it comes to heart conditions," he told Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News, "it's ...

Sunday 5/19 Open Thread

Source: Big Blue View by Ed Valentine

It's a slow Sunday, at least football-wise. So here is an Open Thread for your enjoyment today. Chat about whatever you like in the world of sports.

The New York Knicks are done, having been ousted in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals by the Indiana Pacers. Commiserate with Knicks fans at Posting and Toasting.

The New York Yankees keep winning games despite fielding a roster of non-descript journeymen and young players. It really has been amazing, and fun to watch. Pinstriped Bible is your place for Yankees talk.

Bummed that Saturday's Preakness Stakes victory by Oxbow means there once

Sunday Morning Update: Cruz News; OTAs This Week

Source: Giants Football Blog by John Fennelly

Clouds and rain in the forecast here in the Big Apple today. If you’re wondering what the Giants are up to, here it is. They will be at TPC for OTA sessions on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Scheduled OTAs (voluntary): May 22-23, May 29-31, June 3-7

Mandatory minicamp: June 11-13

Don’t expect WR Victor Cruz to be at TPC anytime soon. Although there have been reports that he and the Giants are close to contract agreement, Mike Florio of PFT reports things between the two are “moving slowly”:

Cruz, who has not yet signed a one-year, $2.879 million restricted free agency tender, has been staying away from the team’s offseason

Rookie safety models himself after former Giant

Source: New York Post by By PAUL SCHWARTZ

Cooper Taylor was in elementary school in the Atlanta area back in the late 1990s when Jason Sehorn was starring for the Giants as a one-of-a-kind cornerback. Not many rookies about to enter the NFL nowadays point to Sehorn as the player they emulate, but there is a glaring reason...

Aaron Curry believes he can be an impact player for the Giants

Source: Yardbarker

New York Giants linebacker Aaron Curry believes he can be the impact player the Giants need at linebacker. “I’m very optimistic about the future,” Curry said, via the New York Daily News.“I really believe I have the ability to be an impact linebacker on this defense. I feel like I can affect each play that I’m in the game.” Currry explained why he’s had a hard time making an impact so far during his career. “I wouldn’t say I was physically able to play,” Curry said. “I was being an athlete and compensating for movements and things, so it made it rough. There were some other things that were going on.” Curry is looking to resurrect his career in New York. “The goal is to be the best Aaron Curry that I’ve ever been,” he said. “I have a different mindset on life and football and in general, so I think I’ll handle the situation a lot better than I have before.” Need NFL Tickets? The post Aaron Curry believes he can be an impact player for the Giants appeared first on Pro F

Heart of a Giant: Rare illness doesn't stop 5th-round pick Taylor

Source: NY Daily News

Some of the details are still foggy for Cooper Taylor, but he does clearly remember the fear. One minute he’s on the field, living his dream, playing football for Georgia Tech. The next, he’s blacking out, feeling dizzy, unable to catch his breath. 

New York Giants Waive Michael Palmer And Antonio Dennard

Source: Yardbarker

The New York Giants waived a pair of players yesterday, parting ways with tight end Michael Palmer and cornerback Antonio Dennard. Paalmer was with the organization for only a week where as Dennard is just trying to latch on to a NFL squad. Best of luck to both gentleman in 2013. The post New York Giants Waive Michael Palmer And Antonio Dennard appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |.

Report: Contract talks between Victor Cruz and the Giants are “moving slowly”

Source: Yardbarker

According to ProFootballTalk.com, contract talks between the New York Giants and wide receiver Victor Cruz are moving slowly. A source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that the Giants and Cruz continue to talk, but that the process is “moving slowly.”  Talks are expected to resume this week. Even though things aren’t moving as quickly as both sides would like, I believe things could speed at any moment.  We just don’t know when.  All it takes is for one side to give in a little more than they have already.   Need NFL Tickets? The post Report: Contract talks between Victor Cruz and the Giants are “moving slowly” appeared first on Pro Football Zone.

Facing the Giants - 2013 offense preview

Source: Yardbarker

​The New York Football Giants seem to be preparing for rain this offseason. The Giants General Manager Jerry Reese bolstered the offensive line with the 20131st round draft pick OT Justin Pugh to the right of OG Chris Snee. To the far left of recently repaired tough guy C David Baas, OT Will Beatty re-signed for 5 more years ($38.75 million). New York native and standout run blocker OG Kevin Boothe also re-signed for another year on the Giants O-line for the 2013 season. In addition to reinforcing the O-line, Reece replaced TE Martellus Bennett (who opted for the Bears via free agency) with Oakland’s 2012 leading receiver TE Brandon Myers. Myers finished with 79 catches, 804 yards and 4 touchdowns last season in Oakland and was the primary downfield target of Raider QB Carson Palmer. The Giants will have their star QB and WR/KR Eli Manning and Hakeem Nicks respectivelyto start the season and are expeditiously working to give WR Victor Cruz $8 million reasons to dance with

Team Report - OAKLAND RAIDERS (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Kluwe happy to be punting in California

Twitter mailbag: Protecting Eli Manning

Source: NFC East Blog

What you do is you go on Twitter and post a question with the hashtag #nfceastmail and then at the end of the week I go and find them all and pick out a few to answer on Saturday morning. It's just a little something we call the Twitter mailbag. Thanks for all of the questions. Enjoy your weekend.

Which UDFAs Will Crack Big Blue’s Roster?

Source: Giants Football Blog by Jim Mancari

Virginia Tech’s Alonzo Tweedy, one of the nation’s top special teams players, will vie for a roster spot this summer.

Jim Mancari, Contributor

Though it’s a bit early to tell, Victor Cruz may go down as one of the top undrafted free agents in Giants’ history.

Hall of Fame defensive back Emlen Tunnell is also on that list with his 79 career interceptions.

The Giants have four undrafted free agents who will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster. They are:

Charleston Southern cornerback Charles James; Ohio State linebacker Etienne Sabino; Virginia Tech safety Alonzo Tweedy; and Louisville running back Jeremy Wright.

Of this group, who has the best chance to crack the opening week

The Questionable 2013 Rookie Class Of The New York Giants

Source: Yardbarker

After winning Super Bowl XLVI the New York Giants entered the 2012 season with high hopes of repeating.As we all know that did not happen and left a bitter taste in some Giants fans mouths.Here are the rookies that Giants management has signed to get their team back in the playoffs in 2013 and possibly another Super Bowl matchup with the New England Patriots.New York Giants 2013 Rookie ClassDraft Picks1st Round: Justin Pugh, Offensive Tackle2nd Round: Johnathan Hankins, Defensive Tackle3rd Round: Damontre Moore, Defensive End4th Round: Ryan Nassib, Quarterback5th Round: Cooper Taylor, Safety7th Round: Eric Herman, Offensive Guard7th Round: Michael Cox, Running Back Undrafted Rookie Free AgentsCharles James, CornerbackJeremy Wright, Running BackAlonzo Tweedy, SafetyCharleus Dieuseui, LinebackerEtienne Sabino, LinebackerMarcus Davis, Wide ReceiverThere were some questionable picks in the 2013 Draft and the Giants had one of the most questionable when they drafted Syracuse quarterback ...

Several UDFAs Could Crack Big Blue’s Roster

Source: Giants Football Blog by Jim Mancari

Jim Mancari, Contributor

Though it’s a bit early to tell, Victor Cruz may go down as one of the top undrafted free agents in Giants’ history.

Hall of Fame defensive back Emlen Tunnell is also on that list with his 79 career interceptions.

The Giants have four undrafted free agents who will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster. They are:

Charleston Southern cornerback Charles James; Ohio State linebacker Etienne Sabino; Virginia Tech safety Alonzo Tweedy; and Louisville running back Jeremy Wright.

Of this group, who has the best chance to crack the opening week roster?

The Virginia Tech guy, Tweedy, may have the inside track.

Tweedy was highly sought after by the Giants even before

A Few UDFA Could Crack Big Blue’s Roster

Source: Giants Football Blog by Jim Mancari

Jim Mancari, Contributor

Though it’s a bit early to tell, Victor Cruz may go down as one of the top undrafted free agents in Giants’ history.

Hall of Fame defensive back Emlen Tunnell is also on that list with his 79 career interceptions.

The Giants have signed seven undrafted free agents who will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster. They are:

LSU tight end Chase Clement; Virginia Tech wide receiver Marcus Davis; Mount Union linebacker Charles Dieuseul; Charleston Southern cornerback Charles James; Ohio State linebacker Etienne Sabino; Virginia Tech safety Alonzo Tweedy; and Louisville running back Jeremy Wright.

Of this group, who has the best chance to crack the opening week

Follow the newest members of the New York Giants on Twitter

Source: Big Blue View by Kelsey O'Donnell

As the rookies are settling in and competing for positions on the field, and can follow them through their rookies days through social media. Here is a list of Twitter accounts you can follow of the newest members of Big Blue.

Justin Pugh - @JustinPugh67

Naps are one of the greatest things ever

— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh67) May 14, 2013

Johnathan Hankins - @BigTimeHank

I want to thank everyone for all of their support! Feels great to be apart of the Giants Family #GMEN I am ready to get to work

NFL roundup: Gronkowski may need back surgery too (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The health status of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski seems to be getting more complicated by the day.

Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

Victor Cruz, New York Giants reach interesting phase of talks

Source: NFL.com by Rapoport, Ian

What do you do with a receiver who has outproduced Larry Fitzgerald the past two seasons? Ian Rapoport explores the New York Giants' Victor Cruz problem in a weekly roundup of hot NFL topics.

Giants Fans! Enter The New Era Photo Day Contest!

Source: Giants Gab by Matt Loede

New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, is teaming up with the NFL to launch the Back to Football Photo Day contest. So what this means is that Giants fans will now have the chance to join the ranks of Eli Manning to also become THE face of the Giants.

The contest, which is live at www.speakwithyourcap.com or through New Era’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/neweracaps?fref=ts) will require Giants

Pressure-free Curry ready to be impact LB

Source: ESPN New York

Aaron Curry is hoping to resurrect his career with the New York Giants. And the linebacker says he will do so without the pressure of trying to live up to being the fourth overall pick in the 2009 draft. Curry says that pressure overwhelmed him in Seattle. “It was a burden early on in my career,” Curry told Giants.com. “It was a stress to me. I definitely felt a lot of pressure and I think the biggest mistake I made was I didn’t accept the pressure as a positive influence.

Sports Authority approves expanded American Dream proposal

Source: NJ.com by Ted Sherman/The Star-Ledger

Construction on the American Dream complex in East Rutherford alongside the New Jersey Turnpike in East Rutherford has been suspended since 2009, when then-developer Colony Capital and its partners ran into financial problems in the wake of the recession.

Giants target Woodson visiting with Raiders

Source: New York Post

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Charles Woodson has another team interested in signing him. Woodson's agent, Carl Poston, tells The Associated Press that the 36-year-old defensive back will visit with The Oakland Raiders on Tuesday. The 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year would've traveled to Oakland from Denver...

Report: Woodson visiting Oakland

Source: ESPN New York

Charles Woodson will continue to weigh his options and take another AFC visit out west. According to NFL Network, the safety will visit with one of his old teams -- Oakland -- on Tuesday. And Woodson has received an offer from Denver according to NFL Network. The former Packers defensive back visited with the Broncos recently. Carl Poston, Woodson's agent, told ESPN's Josina Anderson that the Giants "just put their toe in the water again for Charles Woodson" on Thursday.

Woodson to visit Raiders (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Free agent safety Charles Woodson will visit with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, his agent told ESPN.

Eight in the Box: Returning from injury

Source: NFC East Blog

A look at key players for each NFC East team who are coming back from injuries: Dallas Cowboys: LB Sean Lee Lee has been a breakout defensive star for the Cowboys the past two seasons, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy. A wrist injury limited him after a raging hot start in 2011, and after another hot start in 2012 he injured a toe in Week 7 and missed the remainder of the season. The Cowboys' defense is different when Lee is on the field and at his instinctive, playmaking best, and it misses him terribly when he's not.

Charles Woodson to visit with Raiders on Tuesday (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Charles Woodson has another team interested in signing him.

Are you the New Face of The Giants?

Source: GMEN HQ by Joe Tufaro

Eli Manning and Victor Cruz will have soon have company as the face of the Giants.  New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, is teaming up with the NFL to launch the Back to Football Photo Day contest.  It is the last week to register so I would not want any of your readers to miss out on this great opportunity.

The contest, which can be accessed at www.speakwithyourcap.com or through New Era’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/neweracaps?fref=ts) will require Giants fans to submit photos of themselves showcasing how they personally “speak with your cap.”  Whether worn sideways, backwards

New York Giants' rookie mini-camp photo gallery

Source: Big Blue View by Ed Valentine

View this gallery here.

NFL Free Agency: Should Cincinnati Bengals Sign Charles Woodson? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY | The Cincinnati Bengals shored up the safety position in the 2013 NFL draft with Georgia product Shawn Williams, but showing some interest in former Green Bay Packers safety Charles Woodson would make some sense at this point.

Dallas Cowboys defensive line thoughts

Source: NFC East Blog

The Dallas Cowboys' signing of defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove on Thursday got buried under the at-long-last resolution of the Doug Free matter. But as Calvin Watkins writes on ESPNDallas.com, it says something about where the Cowboys are in terms of their defensive line. As Dallas transitions to a 4-3 front this year, there has been some concern raised about depth. The starting quartet of DeMarcus Ware, Anthony Spencer, Jason Hatcher and Jay Ratliff appears very good, but should one of those guys get injured or need a rest, things get dicey behind them.

Linebacker Aaron Curry is determined to make an ‘impact’ with the Giants: ‘I feel like I can affect each play’

Source: Yardbarker

Newly acquired linebacker Aaron Curry has a lot to prove to himself, and the NFL. He’s now in crop of ‘draft busts’ and he wants to remove his name from the list. Curry was widely believed to be the best linebacker available in the 2009 NFL Draft and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks fourth overall in the 2009 NFL Draft.   He’s only had 5.5 sacks since and hasn’t shown the heart or instincts required to be an elite player. Curry wants to change that perception in the Big Apple, under the bright lights, he wants to reclaim his career and guide it in the right direction. “I’m very optimistic about the future,” Curry said, via Ebenezer Samuel of the New York Daily News. “I really believe I have the ability to be an impact linebacker on this defense. I feel like I can affect each play that I’m in the game.” “I wouldn’t say I was physically able to play,” Curry said. “I was being an athlete and compensating for movements and things, so it made it rough. There were some othe

Justin Pugh the right reach for New York Giants?

Source: Big Blue View by Jesse Bartolis

Much was made about how the New York Giants "reached" for Justin Pugh over other players in the 2013 NFL Draft (a claim that was also made here by me), but something I wanted to explore is the success rate of offensive linemen drafted early in the NFL draft. I classify early as first or second round -- those are the rounds you expect to get starters from. The rest of the rounds you hope you do.

Top 32 offensive tackles rated by Pro Football Focus:

Player Round Drafted Joe Staley 1st

Father: Freeney Would Like to be a Giant

Source: Giants Football Blog by John Fennelly

Free agent DE Dwight Freeney left San Diego without a contract this week. The market has been thin for the former Colts’ star and now his father has take to the airwaves to lobby for his son. From PFT:

“He’d love to be with the Giants, but the Giants unfortunately don’t have the money for it. They’re broke,” Hugh Freeney said on Adam Schein’s radio show on Sirius XM Mad Dog Radio.

All won’t wind up being equal and the Giants may not be in the market for another veteran defensive end with Mathias Kiwanuka expected to spend the majority of his time at the position after Osi Umenyiora’s departure as a free agent. That might leave San Diego, imperfect scheme or not,

With Burden Lifted, Can Curry Be a Game-Changer For Jints?

Source: Giants Football Blog by John Fennelly

GM Jerry Reese hopes LB Aaron Curry can “re-invent” himself as a Giant.

John Fennelly, Executive Editor

Recently signed LB Aaron Curry has spent the first four years of his career attempting to live up to the promise he showed when the Seahawks made him the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. He began his career entering into a losing situation in Seattle (they were coming off a 4-12 season in 2009) and then was shipped off to another franchise in dire straits: the Oakland Raiders, who have not had a winning season since 2002.

To Curry’s disadvantage, he could not stay healthy, adding to the misery. After being released by the Raiders in a truly “adding insult to injury” situation,

Giants linked to veteran DB Woodson

Source: New York Post by By PAUL SCHWARTZ

The goal for the Giants for the upcoming season was to re-fortify a sagging defense while also getting younger and more athletic. Renewed interest in former star defensive back Charles Woodson won’t make the Giants younger, but certainly would add to their experience and pedigree. The Giants showed some...

With Burden Lifted, Can Curry Be That Game-Changer For Jints?

Source: Giants Football Blog by John Fennelly

GM Jerry Reese hopes LB Aaron Curry can “re-invent” himself as a Giant.

Recently signed LB Aaron Curry has spent the first four years of his career attempting to live up to the promise he showed when the Seahawks made him the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. He began his career entering into a losing situation in Seattle (they were coming off a 4-12 season in 2009) and then was shipped off to another franchise in dire straits: the Oakland Raiders, who have not had a winning season since 2002.

To Curry’s disadvantage, he could not stay healthy, adding to the misery. After being released by the Raiders in a truly “adding insult to injury” situation, Curry was at the nexus of football

New York Giants' news, 5/17: Aaron Curry, Dwight Freeney, more

Source: Big Blue View by Ed Valentine

Good morning, New York Giants' fans! Here are your Friday morning links.

Curry believes he can be "impact linebacker" | New York Daily News

"I’m very optimistic about the future," Curry said."I really believe I have the ability to be an impact linebacker on this defense. I feel like I can affect each play that I’m in the game."

Breakfast links: Maclin as punt returner?

Source: NFC East Blog

This Friday's links are sorted in order of the populations of the states in which the teams play their home games. Enjoy. Dallas Cowboys Jason Witten will be happy to welcome second-round pick Gavin Escobar as a teammate and fellow Cowboys tight end. He'll be happy to help him get acclimated to life in the NFL. But make no mistake: Witten does not believe he's training his replacement. He believes he's got a lot of good years left. Monte Kiffin will be the fifth different defensive coordinator for whom Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr has played in six years in the NFL.

Aaron Curry believes he can impact New York Giants

Source: NFL.com by NFL.com

Newly signed Aaron Curry believes he can rejuvenate his career with the New York Giants. Big Blue can use the help, too, having parted with Chase Blackburn and Michael Boley this offseason.

Giants sign one, waive two

Source: Yardbarker

The New York Giants made a few moves Thursday, signing Kentucky's Morgan Newton and waiving Michael Palmer and Antonio Denard, according to PFT. Newton is a former quarterback turned tight end, and was signed after a tryout last weekend with the team durign rookie minicamp. Tight end Palmer was releasaed upon Newton's signing and CB Denard out of Langston was also let go. Newton transitioned to TE during his senior year, but didn't catch a single pass at the position.

Giants Make Three Roster Moves; Giants Still Interested in Charles Woodson and Tim Hightower?

Source: Big Blue Interactive by Eric From BBI

Charles Woodson – Photo by USA Today Sports Images

Giants Make Three Roster Moves: The Giants made three roster moves yesterday. They waived/injured TE Michael Palmer and CB Antonio Dennard. They also signed TE Morgan Newton.

Palmer, an unrestricted free agent from the Falcons, was signed last week after impressing at the rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis. Dennard was signed to a reserve/future deal in January after spending most of 2012 on the Jaguars’ practice squad. Newton, a rookie from Kentucky, was at the mini-camp on a tryout basis.

Because of these moves, we have

Giants linked to Woodson

Source: New York Post by By PAUL SCHWARTZ

The goal for the Giants for the upcoming season was to re-fortify a sagging defense while also getting younger and more athletic. Renewed interest in former star defensive back Charles Woodson won’t make the Giants younger, but certainly would add to their experience and pedigree. The Giants showed some...

Giants sign tight end Morgan Newton, waive two (NBC Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The New York Giants made a change at the tight end position on Thursday. The Giants signed former Kentucky quarterback-turned-tight end Morgan Newton after having him in for a tryout during the team’s rookie mini-camp last week. Newton replaces former Atlanta Falcons tight end Michael Palmer, who signed with the team last week. Palmer and…

Roster Moves: TE Palmer, CB Dennard Waived

Source: Giants Football Blog by John Fennelly

The Giants announced the following roster moves today:

TE Michael Palmer and CB Antonio Dennard were waived/injured. The Giants filled one of the openings by signing TE Morgan Newton, who was an invited to last week’s rookie minicamp.

From Rotoworld: Palmer just signed with the Giants last weekend after spending his first three seasons with the Falcons. Dennard spent all of 2012 on the Jaguars’ practice squad. 

Dennard (5’11″, 190), who hailed from Langston University  - an NAIA level program – was signed to a futures deal by the Giants in January.

From Giants.com:

Newton played quarterback for most of his career at Kentucky before

Steelers sign 4th round pick Shamarko Thomas (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed rookie safety Shamarko Thomas to a four-year contract. The Steelers selected Thomas with the 111th overall pick in last month's NFL draft, trading a third-round pick in 2014 to the Cleveland Browns to move up and take Thomas.

Free takes pay cut to stay with Cowboys

Source: NFC East Blog

The Doug Free situation has finally reached its resolution. According to Calvin Watkins, Free has accepted a pay cut and will remain with the Dallas Cowboys in 2013. ESPN's Ed Werder reports that Free agreed to a 50 percent cut, which would reduce his 2013 salary from $7 million to $3.5 million and save the Cowboys room against this year's cap. Ed also reports that Free is now scheduled to be paid $3.5 million in each of the next two years, with only this year's salary guaranteed.

Curry believes he can be "impact linebacker"

Source: The Blue Screen

Aaron Curry made just 5.5 sacks and forced just four fumbles in his first four seasons in the NFL, hardly impact numbers for a linebacker who was once the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft.  But now that the linebacker has joined a Giants franchise in desperate need of impact play at ...

 

New York Giants add tight end Morgan Newton, drop two players

Source: Big Blue View by Ed Valentine

Morgan Newton is the newest member of the New York Giants, an undrafted rookie free agent the team was apparently impressed enough with during rookie mini-camp to sign to a contract on Thursday. The Giants waived/injured two players, tight end Michael Palmer and cornerback Antonio Dennard.

Newton is an interesting story. He is a 6-foot-4, 240-pound tight end from the University of Kentucky who spent most of his career at quarterback before losing his job and converting to tight end early in his senior season. Newton never