New York Giants' news, 3/19: John Mara wants 'toughness in front'

Good morning, New York Giants' fans! Here is your notebook for this unfortunately snowy Tuesday morning in upstate New York.

New York Giants co-owner John Mara wants offensive, defensive lines to improve - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
"We need to re-establish that toughness in front," Mara told me and co-host Jim Miller on SiriusXM NFL Radio at the NFL owners meetings. "Teams ran the ball against us too easily last year. That’s an area of concern. And the offensive line, that performance needs to get a little better, too."

Rams out of mix to sign Cruz - NYPOST.com
Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said on Sunday he’s expecting some team to sign Victor Cruz to a lucrative offer sheet in excess of $6 million per year. Tisch doesn’t have to worry about the...

Kenny Phillips comes to the Eagles on the cheap | NJ.com
Former Giants safety Kenny Phillips didn't just settle for a short-term deal with the Eagles. He did it without pocketing any guaranteed money.

The Cruz Rules: A look inside the 'tender' options | New York Daily News

ProFootballTalk: Giants GM: ‘We’re looking for good players’ | ProFootballTalk

Giants search for backup QB; won't be Hasselbeck | New York Daily News

Roger Goodell confirms 'alternative calendar' talks - NFL.com