1994 New York Giants season

The 1994 New York Giants season was the franchise's 70th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the second under head coach Dan Reeves. The Giants failed to improve on their 11–5 record from 1993 and finished 9–7 in 1994.[1] They were second in the National Football Conference East Division, three games behind the Dallas Cowboys.[2][3]

1994 New York Giants season
Head coachDan Reeves
Home fieldGiants Stadium
Results
Record9–7
Division place2nd NFC East
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersNone

In the 1994 NFL draft, the Giants selected wide receiver Thomas Lewis in the first round, with the 24th overall pick.[4] New York began the season with a three-game winning streak, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, and Washington Redskins. The Giants' first loss came in their fourth game, as the New Orleans Saints defeated them 27–22.[5] The next six games were also losses; after the Cardinals beat them 10–9 in week 11, New York's record was 3–7.[2] Against the Houston Oilers, the Giants snapped their seven-game losing streak by winning 13–10. The team won its next four games, moving into postseason contention following its second win over Philadelphia, which brought the Giants to 8–7. In the final game of the regular season, against the defending Super Bowl champion Cowboys, the Giants prevailed by five points. They needed a Green Bay loss as well to make the playoffs; the Packers won their last game; ending the Giants' season.[5]

Rodney Hampton rushed for 1,075 yards and six touchdowns during the season;[2] he was seventh in the NFL in rushing yards in 1994.[6] The Giants' leading receiver statistically was Mike Sherrard, who caught 53 passes for 825 yards and six touchdowns. Dave Brown started 15 of 16 games at quarterback, and threw 12 touchdown passes and 16 interceptions. Defensively, Keith Hamilton and Erik Howard each had 6.5 sacks to lead the Giants, while John Booty and Phillippi Sparks each had a team-high three interceptions.[2]

Offseason

The Giants went through some roster changes after the 1993 season in free agency. Among the departures were Bart Oates, who was signed by the San Francisco 49ers;[7] Mark Collins, who the Kansas City Chiefs signed;[8] Myron Guyton, who joined former coach Bill Parcells with the New England Patriots;[9] and Perry Williams, who signed with the New York Jets.[10] Simms started all 16 games in 1993, being one of only seven quarterbacks to do so,[11] and was named a member of the Pro Bowl team for his performance, having led the Giants to an 11–5 season that included a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs.[12] However, Simms underwent shoulder surgery after the 1993 season to repair a torn labrum. The surgery was successful, and team doctor Russell F. Warren's prognosis for recovery was excellent. Simms was expected to be ready in time for training camp.[13] However, later during that offseason, Simms was released by the Giants, and subsequently decided to retire.[14]

NFL Draft
Main article: 1994 NFL Draft
1994 New York Giants Draft Selections
Draft order Player name Position College
Round Choice
1 24 Thomas Lewis WR Indiana
2 47 Thomas Randolph CB Kansas State
2 59 Jason Sehorn S USC
3 95 Gary Downs RB North Carolina State
4 128 Chris Maumalanga DT Kansas
5 155 Chad Bratzke DE Eastern Kentucky
6 186 Jason Winrow G Ohio State

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Personnel

Staff
1994 New York Giants staff
Front office
  • President/co-chief executive officer – Wellington Mara
  • Chairman/co-chief executive officer – Preston Robert Tisch
  • Executive vice president/general counsel – John Mara
  • Vice president/general manager – George Young
  • Assistant general manager – Harry Hulmes
  • Director of player personnel – Tom Boisture
  • Director of pro personnel – Tim Rooney
  • Assistant director of player personnel – Rick Donohue
  • Director of college scouting – Jerry Shay

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Strength and conditioning – Al Miller
  • Asst. strength and conditioning – Kerry Goode

Roster
1994 New York Giants final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists


Practice squad

  • -- Leon Brown RB


Rookies in italics

Regular season

Schedule
Week Date Opponent Result Record Attendance TV Time
1 September 4, 1994 Philadelphia Eagles W 28–23 1–0
76,130
 Fox 1:00 ET
2 September 11, 1994 at Arizona Cardinals W 20–17 2–0
60,066
 TNT 8:00 ET
3 September 18, 1994 Washington Redskins W 31–23 3–0
77,298
 Fox 4:00 ET
4 Bye
5 October 2, 1994 at New Orleans Saints L 27–22 3–1
55,076
 Fox 4:00 ET
6 October 10, 1994 Minnesota Vikings L 27–10 3–2
77,294
 ABC 9:00 ET
7 October 16, 1994 at Los Angeles Rams L 17–10 3–3
40,474
 Fox 4:00 ET
8 October 23, 1994 Pittsburgh Steelers L 10–6 3–4
71,819
 NBC 1:00 ET
9 October 30, 1994 Detroit Lions L 28–25 3–5
75,124
 Fox 1:00 ET
10 November 7, 1994 at Dallas Cowboys L 38–10 3–6
64,836
 ABC 9:00 ET
11 November 13, 1994 Arizona Cardinals L 10–9 3–7
71,719
 Fox 1:00 ET
12 November 21, 1994 at Houston Oilers W 13–10 4–7
53,201
 ABC 9:00 ET
13 November 27, 1994 at Washington Redskins W 21–19 5–7
43,384
 Fox 4:00 ET
14 December 4, 1994 at Cleveland Browns W 16–13 6–7
72,068
 Fox 4:00 ET
15 December 11, 1994 Cincinnati Bengals W 27–20 7–7
67,530
 NBC 1:00 ET
16 December 18, 1994 at Philadelphia Eagles W 16–13 8–7
64,540
 Fox 4:00 ET
17 December 24, 1994 Dallas Cowboys W 15–10 9–7
66,943
 Fox 1:00 ET

Standings
NFC East
W L T PCT PF PA STK
(2) Dallas Cowboys 12 4 0 .750 414 248 L1
New York Giants 9 7 0 .563 279 305 W6
Arizona Cardinals 8 8 0 .500 235 267 L1
Philadelphia Eagles 7 9 0 .438 308 308 L7
Washington Redskins 3 13 0 .188 320 412 W1

References
  1. "New York Giants Franchise Encyclopedia". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  2. "1994 New York Giants". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on April 22, 2009. Retrieved May 13, 2009.
  3. "1994 NFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  4. "History: 1994 – Round 1". National Football League. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  5. Whittingham, Richard (2005). Illustrated History of the New York Giants. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 276. ISBN 1-57243-641-7.
  6. "1994 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  7. "Bart Oates Takes Big Pay Cut to Leave N.Y. and Play Center for San Francisco". Deseret News. Associated Press. July 16, 1994. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  8. "Chiefs sign Collins, a defensive back". United Press International. April 26, 1994. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  9. "Patriots sign free agent Myron Guyton". United Press International. February 28, 1994. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  10. Smith, Timothy W. (June 1, 1994). "Pro Football; Perry Williams Joins the Jets". The New York Times. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  11. "1993 NFL Passing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  12. Whittingham, p. 275.
  13. "Pro Football; Simms's Surgery Goes Well". The New York Times. March 2, 1994. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  14. Fennelly, John (February 9, 2021). "Retired Giants QB Phil Simms once considered a comeback with Bill Belichick". USA Today. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  15. "New York Giants NFL Draft History". National Football League. Retrieved April 2, 2010.


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