Giants quarterback coach Chris Palmer has retired after 38 seasons, including 20 in the NFL. Palmer was with New York in each of the last three seasons. "Chris did an outstanding job coaching Eli," coach Tom Coughlin said. "He has been Eli's coach and confidant in the years that he's been here. Eli and Chris had a very good working relationship. I believe Eli has established himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the National Football League, and I see nothing but continued improvement in the future."

Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher is shooting down rumors that he is holding out for the Giants job. Jerome Bettis, one of Cowher's former running backs, says that Cowher wants to coach New York. "I haven't talked to Jerome Bettis in two years," Cowher told the New York Daily News. "I'll leave it at that."

Perry Fewell, who finished 2009 as the interim head coach of the Bills, is planning to accept the New York Giants defensive coordinator position on Thursday, according to a league source. As of late Thursday morning, Fewell hadn't notified Giants of his decision, but the Giants have been informed they can expect to land their man.

Steiner Sports Collectibles will begin its sale of Giants Stadium memorabilia with a preview of seats tomorrow as well as items made from game-used turf, goal posts and yard-markers. Prices range from $29.99 for a game-used turf plaque up to $499.99 for two seats from the 34-year-old building that hosted the most National Football League games in history. Starting next season, the teams will share a $1.6 billion stadium under construction next to the old facility in East Rutherford, New jersey.

Bills interim coach Perry Fewell has met with the Giants to discuss their vacant defensive coordinator's job. Fewell was expected to meet with New York on Thursday. Coach Tom Coughlin's meeting with Fewell came three days after Bill Sheridan was fired.

A work-release application for Plaxico Burress was denied by the New York Department of Correctional Services because of the nature of his crime. Burress pleaded guilty in August to attempted criminal possession of a weapon. "At no time did you report this incident to local law enforcement. As such, it is determined that you must serve a greater portion of your sentence prior to consideration for potential participation in the temporary release program," the ruling said.

Defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan became the first victim of the Giants? collapse in 2009, according to an Associated Press report. Head coach Tom Coughlin dismissed the rookie coordinator late Monday afternoon, just hours after saying that Sheridan?s future with the team was going to be evaluated in the wake of an 8-8 season that ended with losses in eight of the final 11 games.

Giants co-owner John Mara is disappointed with the team's 3-8 finish to the season. Mara on Monday ripped his team after it ended its season with a second straight embarrassing loss. New York began the season with a 5-0 mark. Changes have been promised, but Mara said that neither coach Tom Coughlin nor general manager Jerry Reese would be fired.

Giants defensive end Justin Tuck will undergo surgery soon to repair a shoulder injury he sustained in Week 2 against the Cowboys. A source close to the situation told ESPN's Adam Schefter of the development. After surgery for the torn labrum, Tuck is expected to be in a sling for about a month before rehabbing for two to three months.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning is well aware of his receiver's statistics. Steve Smith is three catches away from 100 and rookie Hakeem Nicks is four away from 50. "Yeah, they mean something," Manning said. "I want to make sure to get Steve his 100 catches. I take pride in having my receivers get that. It is something that is not easy to do and he has worked hard and had a great season. It is something that he can be proud of. Try to get that for him. "I know Hakeem Nicks needs four to get 50 catches. That is something that is good for a rookie to get 50 catches in a season. In the long run that is not the most important thing, that's not why you play the games, but still in this circumstance you try to get those things for your guys."