Giants gunning for 'more big plays'

For a team that focused so much on managing the passing game during last year’s postseason run, the Giants sure are throwing a lot of deep balls in practice the first two days. As it turns out, that’s by design. “There weren’t enough (big plays last season),” Tom Coughlin said today. “You always strive for more. Obviously the idea is to control the ball, but we feel we need more big plays.” He also said there’s the added benefit of preparing the Giants’ secondary to defend big plays and deep passes, something they struggled with early last season. So that’s why Eli Manning, Anthony Wright and Andre Woodson have spent so much time in practice the last two days throwing deep. Other highlights from this morning’s practice: • As I told you earlier, Plaxico Burress was out again and he will be examined by team doctors either later tonight or early tomorrow morning. Asked if he knew whether Burress’ absence was ankle-related or contract-related, Tom Coughlin ... [link]