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About Anthony Rivardo

Anthony Rivardo is the COO of Empire Sports Media and the host of Fireside Giants, a New York Giants podcast.
Anthony digitally reports on the New York Giants, covering the team with in-depth analysis, creative storytelling, and entertaining written features on a daily basis.
Anthony was raised on Long Island, New York before relocating to West Palm Beach, Florida and graduating from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.
Anthony is a die-hard, life-long Giants fan and has been with ESM since 2018. You can follow Anthony on X: @Anthony_Rivardo

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Darius Slayton, Giants, Chargers
2025-02-24

Should the Giants extend veteran free-agent wide receiver?

Over the last six seasons, wide receiver Darius Slayton has been among the New York Giants’ most reliable playmakers. However,…
Trey Smith, Giants, Chiefs, Bears
2025-02-23

Bears could drop a $100M bag on Chiefs’ free-agent offensive lineman

The Chicago Bears need to build around QB Caleb Williams and keep him protected. What better way to protect your…
Sam Darnold, Vikings, Jets, Giants
2025-02-23

Giants’ quarterback ‘desperation’ might push them to target Sam Darnold in free agency

The New York Giants need to solve their quarterback issue this offseason. Picking third overall in the 2025 NFL Draft,…
Sheldon Rankins, Bengals, Giants
2025-02-23

Giants could address defensive line depth with Bengals’ recently-cut free agent

The New York Giants’ run defense has been a weakness for several years now. Despite having one of the game’s…
B.J. Hill, Giants, 49ers, Bengals
2025-02-22

49ers could upgrade their defensive line with undervalued free-agent

The San Francisco 49ers’ offensive line could use some help on the interior. This offseason, addressing the trenches will be…
Cam Skattebo, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants, Jets, Ravens
2025-02-22

Ravens could create dynamic backfield with mid-round running back in 2025 NFL Draft

The Baltimore Ravens possess arguably the most dominant rushing attack in the NFL led by RB Derrick Henry and QB…
Asante Samuel Jr., Chargers, Giants, 49ers
2025-02-22

Giants could take a chance on Chargers’ ascending cornerback in free agency

The New York Giants need to reinforce their secondary this offseason. Free agency will provide them with plenty of options…
Ryan Kelly, Chargers, Colts, Giants, Jets
2025-02-22

Chargers named ‘best fit’ for physical free-agent center

The interior of the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive line was a disaster at times during the 2024 season. Star QB…
Jevon Holland, Dolphins, Giants
2025-02-22

Giants named ‘best fit’ for top free-agent safety on the market

The New York Giants let star safety Xavier McKinney walk in free agency last offseason and still have yet to…
Mason Graham, Giants, 2025 NFL Draft, 49ers
2025-02-21

49ers trade star receiver to land elite defensive tackle prospect in mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers have some work to do this offseason as they aim to rebuild the trenches and return…