NY Giants Rout the Redskins 45-14

Manning had a big performance vs. Redskins. Photo credit: USA Today Sports

Eli Manning threw 4 touchdowns while Victor Cruz had 108 yards receiving as the Giants railroaded the Redskins 45-14 on Thursday night. They got to the .500 mark at 2-2 with this victory. Meanwhile the Redskins find themselves also at 2-2 after  a 2-0 start.

By: Michael Hanley

NFL: Victor Cruz Signs Six-Year Extension

Victor Cruz Signs New Deal with New York Giants

by Rodney Fisher

"I don't want to play anywhere else and financially my family is set for the rest of my life, " says Victor Cruz after signing a six-year contract extension with the New York Giants worth $46 million, $15.625 million guaranteed.

NFL: Victor Cruz - Anatomy of a Negotiation

Victor Cruz making the most of opportunities. Photo credit NFL 

Victor Cruz was like many undrafted players, an unknown commodity with huge ambitions. The Patterson, New Jersey product initially signed with Abu Toppin of Reliance Sports Management (RSM). As an Undrafted Free Agent (UDFA) with the hometown club, Cruz burst onto the scene in his first preseason, but was relegated to Injured Reserve.

After a breakout 82 catch  2011 campaign, Cruz hired Malik Shareef for representation, and heralded marketing firm IMG Worldwide for off the field opportunities. Cruz delivered another strong 2012 season, becoming Eli Manning's goto wideout. Earning $ 540,000 in base salary, Cruz's production exceeded his compensation significantly.