...is reminding me of another former 5th round pick, Sam Garnes. He first began getting props in rookie mini-camp and he was the starting safety by the time the season rolled around.
Devon Kennard is playing well so far partly because IMO
Art Stapleton @art_stapleton 25s
And @OBJ_3 is in the end zone: put a nifty move on Zack Bowman on the right side and hauls in a TD from Ryan Nassib. #NYG
...is reminding me of another former 5th round pick, Sam Garnes. He first began getting props in rookie mini-camp and he was the starting safety by the time the season rolled around.
TC would repeat the questions. I can't hear half of them at any of this press conferences. If someone hadn't posted the comment about Moore, I would not have known who TC was talking about, for starters. Anyone have any influence over that? At least get the reporters to speak up or pass a mic around.
Re: Kennard, it depends on formation really. If we roll out a C-3 he can handle the middle, it's a small in the box area and he has the physicality and smarts to patrol it. If we run C-2 he needs to be on the bench or outside, even with a hand in the dirt. He's an in the box player, move him too much out of it and he will be exposed as a coverage liability.
My assumption is that he is the Sintim/Schofield type of player they seem to have a desire for. Big, physical edge run defender with some pass rush who can be used in a variety of ways. He led USC with 9 sacks a year ago, so he's got some pass rush ability.
I think that's why the emphasis on "two years ago, before he got hurt"--as in, in 2012 they were better earlier in the season and then he got hurt and they didn't finish as strong. Admittedly, that's a stretch, but I can't think of who else it might be. Who do you think he was referring to?
Patricia Traina @Patricia_Traina 35s
Spoke with Rueben Randle today. He told me that the coaches would like him to lose a few pounds before training camp.
Patricia Traina @Patricia_Traina 42s
One less read to make on a route. Does that make that much of a difference for the receivers? "Definitely," Randle told me.
Patricia Traina @Patricia_Traina 47s
What's one of the main differences for the receivers in the passing game?
Tom Rock @TomRock_Newsday 1m
Beckham took some team reps today and even scored a TD, but said he's only running at about 85%. Doesn't want to push it to top speed.
Conor Orr @ConorTOrr 1m
Beckham said his involvement in team drills has been up to him. He opted to sit out of two-minute today with the hamstring. #nyg
Conor Orr @ConorTOrr 1m
Beckham said having a mother and step-father who were both world-class sprinters helps with the hamstring issues. Has special regiment #nyg
Tom Rock @TomRock_Newsday 1m
Random observation: DB Zack Bowman has been around the ball a lot in minicamp.
Ebenezer Samuel @ebenezersamuel 57s
Most minor of caution flags on JPP: "I still feel a little something." Says it won't affect him on field tho
Proof of his smarts: got his college degree in 2012 and then his Master's degree with a 3.23 GPA.
Hoping very much that the Giants got a steal in the 5th Round.
Donnell was open in he seam there. Had a step on Rolle but couldn't haul the pass in. Speed is there, though. #nyg
ordan Raanan @JordanRaanan 1m
Kiwanuka again working in 'joker' role roaming line of scrimmage in nickel situation. #giants
And LT?
Bowman nearly had another interception. This time it was Nassib who threw it.
Beckham has taken almost all of his reps with the second string this afternoon. #nyg
Patricia Traina @Patricia_Traina 1m
Zack Bowman nearly came up with his second INT just now.
FYI: OG Chris Snee not even on field in uniform standing on sideline today. #giants
Patricia Traina @Patricia_Traina 1m
Rare handoff to a FB. This time it was John Conner.
Odell Beckham catches TD pass from Ryan Nassib in 11 in 11 drills. #giants
Conor Orr @ConorTOrr 29s
That's a Nassib to Beckham touchdown. Bowman in coverage. #nyg
And @OBJ_3 is in the end zone: put a nifty move on Zack Bowman on the right side and hauls in a TD from Ryan Nassib. #NYG
The other 3 IMO are kinda slow across the board, in all tests.
Day 2 of @Giants minicamp has concluded. Coughlin to address the media shortly. #nyg
I'm thinking Gary Reasons.............
Coughlin says Hankins has been solid at defensive tackle, likes his intelligence.
Tom Coughlin said "hopefully" WR Mario Manningham (knee) will be cleared to practice in time for training camp.
DID U KNOW: At end of Giants practices, David Wilson takes of his shoes and sprints, in his socks, the length of field into building.
Coughlin on Damontre Moore: He's made good, steady progress...We like what we see. #nyg
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JPP on his critics and this year: "I wanna shut them up."
Mario Manningham on his return to the Giants: "It's like I never left."
Mario Manningham said he's "not worried at all" about his lingering knee issues.
My assumption is that he is the Sintim/Schofield type of player they seem to have a desire for. Big, physical edge run defender with some pass rush who can be used in a variety of ways. He led USC with 9 sacks a year ago, so he's got some pass rush ability.
Spoke with Rueben Randle today. He told me that the coaches would like him to lose a few pounds before training camp.
One less read to make on a route. Does that make that much of a difference for the receivers? "Definitely," Randle told me.
Patricia Traina @Patricia_Traina 47s
What's one of the main differences for the receivers in the passing game?
Kennard looked good before Beason got hurt.
Beckham took some team reps today and even scored a TD, but said he's only running at about 85%. Doesn't want to push it to top speed.
"You can only take so many mental reps," Beckham said.
Tom Rock @TomRock_Newsday 2m
Beckham said he felt tight early in practice but loosened up towards the end. He was very eager to get on the field.
Beckham said his involvement in team drills has been up to him. He opted to sit out of two-minute today with the hamstring. #nyg
Conor Orr @ConorTOrr 1m
Beckham said having a mother and step-father who were both world-class sprinters helps with the hamstring issues. Has special regiment #nyg
Tom Rock @TomRock_Newsday 1m
Random observation: DB Zack Bowman has been around the ball a lot in minicamp.
Ebenezer Samuel @ebenezersamuel 57s
Most minor of caution flags on JPP: "I still feel a little something." Says it won't affect him on field tho
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I would have thrown the flag...
Eli likes to "spread the wealth" as we all know :)