Reportedly, Williams and Lawrence have looked good (especially against 2nd team OL's), but most of the emphasis has been on the Edge Rushers. Holmes has been playing with the 1st team recently, and Ward seems to be playing both DL and LB. I figure we'll get a better sense of where Ellis and Davidson stand (along with guys like Moa and Hinton) in the preseason games.
... Lawrence, by the way, is playing a considerable amount of nose tackle when the Giants are in three-down linemen sets.
Another interesting development is that Jalyn Holmes, who spent last season with the New Orleans Saints, has been getting considerable first-team reps at defensive end in those three-down packages.
Ellis still has the inside track on a roster spot, unless the staff thinks Davidson is ready to play. Another option, though, is to cut him and then either sign him to the practice squad (his guaranteed money basically covers PSQ pay) or re-sign him to the 53 after Week 1 and pay him week-to-week until they phase him out. Big Blue View on the defensive depth chart - ( New Window )
DL is Nick Williams who has had starting experience. I felt his competition is primarily guys like Chris Hinton and Jalyn Holmes, and probably David Moa.
Davidson and Ellis are the NT types. One is likely making the final and the other is a likely candidate on the practice squad.
Ellis and Davidson could both stick. With Williams and Lawrence on board, it would leave two spots open for Holmes, Moa, Hinton, Anderson, and Williams to fight over. Or they might include Ward on their DE list, or Smith.
Another interesting development is that Jalyn Holmes, who spent last season with the New Orleans Saints, has been getting considerable first-team reps at defensive end in those three-down packages.
Ellis still has the inside track on a roster spot, unless the staff thinks Davidson is ready to play. Another option, though, is to cut him and then either sign him to the practice squad (his guaranteed money basically covers PSQ pay) or re-sign him to the 53 after Week 1 and pay him week-to-week until they phase him out.
Big Blue View on the defensive depth chart - ( New Window )
Davidson and Ellis are the NT types. One is likely making the final and the other is a likely candidate on the practice squad.
Hope the coach is back soon.