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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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Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31) celebrates after recovering a Seattle Seahawks fumble during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
2025-01-31

Giants’ second-year safety named top 2025 breakout candidate

The New York Giants need some of the youngsters in their defensive backfield to take a step forward in 2025.…
Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants guard Greg Van Roten (74) pass protects against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
2025-01-31

Giants’ underrated offensive lineman named their ‘best free agent signing’ of 2024 offseason

The New York Giants’ offensive line took strides in the early portion of the 2024 season. Then, injuries derailed everything.…
Tez Johnson, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants, Senior Bowl, Oregon
2025-01-30

Giants could take flier on speedy Oregon wideout among Senior Bowl standouts

The New York Giants will aim to become more explosive in 2025 after their unit finished the 2024 season as…
Mac McWilliams, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants
2025-01-30

Giants could address major need with one of the Senior Bowl’s top performers

The New York Giants’ secondary needs some reinforcements. The Giants are likely to add talent to the defensive backfield through…
Mike Green, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants
2025-01-30

Giants could steal powerful Senior Bowl standout edge rusher in Round 2 of NFL Draft

An NFL team can never have enough great pass rushers. That was the story for the New York Giants in…
Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants guard Jon Runyan (76) blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
2025-01-29

Giants’ $30M guard named their ‘worst free agent signing’ from 2024 offseason

The New York Giants have been trying and struggling to improve their offensive line for years. General manager Joe Schoen…
Jul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka looks on during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports
2025-01-29

Giants ‘selfishly’ hoping offensive coordinator is back to call plays next season

The New York Giants might be changing their play-caller on offense — again. In 2022, offensive coordinator Mike Kafka called…
DK Metcalf, Giants, Ravens, Seahawks
2025-01-28

Ravens could give Lamar Jackson elite deep threat in blockbuster trade this offseason

The Baltimore Ravens’ league-best rushing attack powered them to the Divisional Round of the AFC playoffs this season. Their passing…
Kenneth Grant, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants
2025-01-28

Giants could fix major defensive weakness with athletic DT in Round 2 of 2025 NFL Draft

The interior of the New York Giants’ defensive line is headlined by All-Pro DT Dexter Lawrence. While the Giants feel…
Jalen Milroe, 2025 NFL Draft, Giants
2025-01-28

Giants reach on mid-round quarterback with No. 3 pick in shocking new mock draft

The New York Giants need to find their next franchise quarterback. Ideally, that new signal-caller to build the franchise around…