Mike Giardi Profile

Despite David Long Jr.'s smaller size and lower draft pick, the fourth-year linebacker is very much in the middle of the Titans' defense and his success is a direct result of playing like he always has a chip on his shoulder, NFL Network's Mike Giardi reports.

Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones has embraced -- and thrived in -- his new role as an outside cornerback for New England. Said head coach Bill Belichick: "Jon's one of our best players."

A quarterback controversy in New England? Mike Giardi says a deeper dive into the debate between the Patriots' Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe reveals the competition isn't as close as it might appear. 

All eyes in New England could be on Patriots rookie QB Bailey Zappe this Sunday vs. the Lions. While Mac Jones returned to practice Wednesday, Zappe appears in line to start if Jones and Brian Hoyer are unable to go.

Tom Brady is retiring as the greatest of all time with seven Super Bowl titles over 22 NFL seasons. Which players and coaches meant the most to him over the years? Mike Giardi lists the 10 players and coaches who had the biggest impact on Brady in his career.

How do the New England Patriots keep turning undrafted free agents into keepers at the cornerback position? Mike Giardi talks to Bill Belichick and several players about this unique advantage in Foxborough.

Just days away from facing his former team, the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore expressed disappointment in the way he was dealt with by the Pats -- both on and off the field.  

All eyes will be on Tom Brady in his return to New England, but Mike Giardi says the Patriots are primarily concerned with shaking off a 1-2 start. One offensive player: "I don't know what happened between Coach and Tom. Frankly, I don't care."

Mac Jones has impressed through the first two regular-season outings of his NFL career, but one area of his game is missing in action: the deep ball. Mike Giardi examines the Patriots' offense to start the season.

In his first NFL game, New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was hit nine times, but he never wilted in the face of pressure. Mike Giardi checks in with the rookie passer and his teammates for their take on his debut.

In New England's preseason win over Philadelphia, rookie Mac Jones reinforced the notion that he is the Patriots' quarterback of the future. But how quickly that ascension occurs hinges largely on the play of Cam Newton. Mike Giardi says both signal-callers impressed Thursday night.

Patriots HC Bill Belichick has said many times that Cam Newton is the team's starting QB. But with the former MVP struggling, and rookie Mac Jones making his own case to be QB1, Newton said Belichick has not told him privately whether he'll get the starting nod to begin the season, Mike Giardi reports.

Just what can the Titans expect from Julio Jones? Mike Giardi digs into the trade acquisition's potential impact on Tennessee's offense in 2021. 

As uncertainty surrounds Stephon Gilmore's status with the Patriots, New England has a more-than-capable option as a No. 1 cornerback in J.C. Jackson, Mike Giardi writes.

After an up-and-down rookie campaign and one notorious practice outing, Tua Tagovailoa is heading into a pressure-packed season in Miami. Mike Giardi provides helpful context on what to make of the former No. 5 overall pick.

Mike Giardi says a legit quarterback competition is on tap for the Patriots this summer, with Cam Newton and rookie Mac Jones both vying for the opportunity to lead New England into the 2021 season.

With Julian Edelman retiring from the NFL, Mike Giardi revisits the fearless playing style that fueled the receiver's rise with the New England Patriots. 

The 2020 season didn't go as planned for Cam Newton or the Patriots, but could both parties benefit from running it back in 2021? Mike Giardi provides an inside look at New England's quarterback conundrum.

Lavonte David's eyes have seen a lot in Tampa Bay, and for his first eight seasons there, most of it wasn't good. Multiple head coaches, multiple coordinators, but just one winning season. But that all changed in March of this past year.

Tom Brady has lorded over the league for two decades, but Patrick Mahomes is coming for the throne. Are we about to witness a changing of the guard on Super Bowl Sunday? Mike Giardi says the G.O.A.T.'s pasture is riddled with failed challengers.

The New England Patriots procured 76 tickets to Sunday's Super Bowl between the Buccaneers and Chiefs and handed them out to New England healthcare workers as a thank you for "putting your lives on the line," Robert Kraft told them.

With Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier potentially in line to get another shot as a head coach, Mike Giardi talks to Buffalo defenders about what makes Frazier "a great person." 

No player has been with the Bills longer than Jerry Hughes. Mike Giardi digs into his position as elder statesman on a team poised to shake decades of futility.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore takes pride in his ability to shut down Bucs receiver Mike Evans. Mike Giardi explores the foes' matchup history ahead of their Divisional Round meeting.

Mike Giardi digs into the fortitude of Cole Beasley -- the Bills slot receiver who was called "tough as nails" by both his coach and his quarterback.

The Titans have had Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' number in the red zone during their two most recent meetings. Mike Giardi explores the key to Tennessee's success, and Baltimore's plan to break out of the funk. 

For the first time in 12 years, the New England Patriots' season is over before the playoffs. Mike Giardi says Bill Belichick's team is hitting the offseason with questions everywhere, particularly at the game's most important position.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick was pretty mum on when quarterback Cam Newton could return to the field. He said he's not a doctor and is it leaving it up to the medical staff.

New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty gives his view on the ongoing NFL health protocols in the wake of the team's positive COVID-19 cases. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians addressed the recent protests around the nation following the recent killing of George Floyd.

In the wake of George Floyd's death, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is determined to help his team navigate racial injustice by listening and channeling energy into action within their communities.

Devin and Jason McCourty praise Brian Flores' strong statement and delve into the "sadness" and "heartbreak" being expressed across the country in the wake of George Floyd's killing.

After a disappointing first season with the Patriots, what is N'Keal Harry doing to jumpstart his career? Mike Giardi catches up with the man who might have the answer to unlocking the former first-round pick's potential.

When AJ Dillon was a child, he and his mother mapped out the path to his NFL dream. Now, it's on the verge of being a reality. Mike Giardi details the Boston College running back's determination and the relationship that helped get him here.

Tom Brady said in a Wednesday interview that he knew prior to the 2019 season that it was his last in New England. Mike Giardi scans the last year and writes how Brady foreshadowed his Patriots exit.

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane was disappointed he didn't surround Josh Allen with enough key pieces last season. This offseason he got a chance to add a weapon at the wideout position.

Josh Allen's improvement from Year 1 to 2 propelled the Bills to the playoffs in 2019. What will the addition of Stefon Diggs mean for Buffalo in 2020? "What we have going on is a special thing," Allen said.

The New England Patriots' passing attack has been in a rut for several weeks, with Tom Brady and his receivers seemingly not on the same page. Mike Giardi highlights several communication breakdowns between the QB and his pass catchers from Sunday night's loss to the Houston Texans.

Mike Giardi catches up with players from both sides and dives deep into the numbers to preview Sunday's highly anticipated matchup between Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and the Patriots defense.

While speculation about Tom Brady's future continues to swirl, the New England Patriots quarterback acknowledged on Wednesday that he's not sure what lies ahead for him beyond the 2019 season.

Is this the most dominant Patriots defense in memory? Mike Giardi explores the unit's staggering success five games into the 2019 season, and it's easy to see where Tom Brady's coming from when he says, "It is really spectacular to watch from the sideline."

Josh Allen has the Buffalo Bills sitting at 3-0 heading into a big divisional game against the New England Patriots. Mike Giardi talks to Allen's teammates and coaches about the maturing quarterback.

Wide receiver Antonio Brown is eligible to play for the Patriots on Sunday, but what will Josh Daniels' offense look like with AB? NFL Network's Mike Giardi weighs in how the Pats' offense might use the dynamic wideout.

Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are the headliners of New England's dynastic run, but another man has played an integral role in the franchise's Super Bowl splurge. Mike Giardi profiles the Patriots' O-line whisperer, Dante Scarnecchia.

Not a single NFL team wanted to use a draft pick on Jakobi Meyers in April -- and now he's turning heads as a rookie with the New England Patriots. Mike Giardi dives into why the receiver went undrafted, his relationship with Tom Brady and more.

What does Josh Gordon's reinstatement mean for Tom Brady and the rest of the New England Patriots? Mike Giardi provides a look at the impact of the wide receiver's return.

Former teammates Mike Vrabel and Tom Brady enjoyed a joint practice Wednesday between Vrabel's Tennessee Titans and Brady's New England Patriots. Mike Giardi was on the scene to take it all in.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is entering the final year of his contract -- a topic he addressed Wednesday with New England reporters.

You'll see the Patriots' Stephon Gilmore making plays on Sunday, but you probably won't see him showing off or talking trash -- he tells Mike Giardi he's too afraid that would take him away from the play that's put him in the conversation for the NFL's CB1.