Thursday, June 8 (OTA #9 Access)
Approx. 9:00 a.m. – Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey Available
Approx. 9:30 a.m. – Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale Available
Approx. 9:45 a.m. – Offensive Coordinator Mike Kafka Available
Practice – 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Approx. 12:20 p.m. – Players Available
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First time on the new turf at the Giants’ practice facility. First impression: It’s greener
@Patricia_Traina
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New turf that’s in the field house and stadium. Feels and looks like real grass. We’ll see if it makes a difference.
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #McGaughey on new KO rule - will have to get used to it...make adjustments and coach the techniques.
#NYGiants #McGaughey - will never suggest to discontinue kickoffs...nobody wants to lose a part of their job
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #McGaughey - always trying to find an angle that will be useful...the pooch KO is less effective now
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #McGaughey - some special teams-type players may question their value if there are fewer live sp teams plays under new KO rule
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #McGaughey - early in the season, will have to see how teams play it...feel your way through...can't predict what we will see
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #McGaughey - PR competition is open....preseason important - got to see game action
Indoors.
@PLeonardNYDN
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Giants special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey was asked — with the new kickoff rule marginalizing that side of the ball — if he feels a bit like an endangered species.
“That’s a good question,” he said with a smirk. “That’s a good question.” #Giants
@giantswfan
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1m
#NYGiants #McGaughey - want continuity on the unit....still trying to figure out gunners...want them and punter to be comfortable with each other
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants field house has filtered air conditioning ....so situation is much beter than outside this morning
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Wink - important to have a CB like banks in any defense....instinctive, physical, can run, tough-minded....see some rookie mistakes right now...getting him was "like winning a scratch-off ticket"
Dan Salomone
@Dan_Salomone
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Wink Martindale said Deonte Banks is “very instinctive.” He lives life like a goldfish with a short memory, which is essential for corners.
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Wink - this defense faces more max protection than anyone so you can't only have a pass rush....teams know "we know how to hit the QB"
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Wink - additions on DL and Okereke will help the unit a lot....okereke - fun to watch him play, he is intelligent
Dan Salomone
@Dan_Salomone
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Wink Martindale said it’s fun to watch Bobby Okereke play. He’s an intelligent player who knows football.
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Wink on Banks - smart, grounded and doesn't make a mistake bigger than what it is..."expectation is to go in there and play well"
I think ST teams becoming extinct is a bit overdramatic though, you still have to be alert for the kickoffs, there's still onside kicks, punting is still important as well as XPs.
Though, I also really liked the XFL's XP ruleset of going for 1, 2 or 3 but that may be an even more unpopular opinion.
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Wink - learned things from his HC interview with colts....but also aays NYG are not a stepping stone rather this is a destination....fun to build this defense and see it all the way through
@Dan_Salomone
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Wink says again this isn’t a stepping-stone job. He loves the Giants fans and the culture they’re building. He also talked about seeing the job all the way through.
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Wink - mr marabsaid at owners meetings we need to get better in run game....1st steps last yr were - great in red zone and on 3rd down..that was a good start, now add to it
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Wink - will see thru training camp about who gets the green dot on defense... it is about who communicates the best, not about the "leader"
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Wink - hapoy with edge rusher room....hapoy ward retruned - he will always have a job with him
@Patricia_Traina
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Wink Martindale says Micah McFadden has really improved. #NYGiants
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Wink - there is good competition at ILB....beavers will be in the mix too
@Patricia_Traina
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Wink Martindale says Micah McFadden has really improved. #NYGiants
Encouraging on top of what Okeroke said. We'll see when they get into some game action
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants have decided to cancel today's practice due to air quality. #OTA #9
@PLeonardNYDN
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Giants say that due to the air quality, Brian Daboll has cancelled practice for today, despite the Giants having an indoor facility. Obviously the team doesn’t believe it’s in players’ best interest to exert themselves even in their bubble due to this air quality #Giants
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Daboll - dooctor and trainers suggested to cancel today....likely to do so again tomorrow and practice again next week
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants - team already had meetings today....can still get stuff done that way.
@JordanRaanan
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Giants are likely cancelling Friday as well.
@PLeonardNYDN
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Brian Daboll tells us that some Giants players said something to the medical staff about the hazy air in the practice bubble while holding meetings in a tent inside this area. Doctors and Daboll and Joe Schoen huddled up and determined they will cancel practice both today & 2moro
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Kafka - was glad to have the experience of a HC interview in the offseason
@giantswfan
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2m
#NYGiants #Kafka - waller really talented...great teammate, competitive, working hard, putting in the time to learn the offense
Dan Salomone
@Dan_Salomone
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2m
Mike Kafka said Darren Waller is a great player, person and teammate. “He’s putting in the time and effort” to learn the offense and get in sync with DJ.
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Kafka - all the skill players are working to figure out how they fit into the mix...for guys in year 2, it's much smoother now
#NYGiants #Kafka on jones - have a plan for how to take him to next level but will not make it public
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Kafka - everyone on the unit is on schedule so far.....too early to tell how the competition will play out....but unit has great leadership
#NYGiants #Kafka - definitely want more big plays and did a deep dive on how to get them
@PLeonardNYDN
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The Giants have cancelled player availability for today in light of cancelling practice. They say rookies are in meetings and veterans have the rest of the day off
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Kafka on bellinger - notice he came in great shape and done a great job of continuing to grow...
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Kafka - coaches work with strength and conditioning staff about plans for the players...
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Kafka - important that year 2 goes more smoothly for jones...now try to be even more efficient...easier to be on same page when you know more about guys...he's still one of the first guys into work
#NYGiants #Kafka - as long as the QB is good with the snap, it doesn't matter what style is used....have not seen any issues so far with the dead snap from schmitz or standard (bredeson)
@giantswfan
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#NYGiants #Kafka - hyatt on schedule...doing a good job...you can see how he grows within the offense each day
Dan Salomone
@Dan_Salomone
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Mike Kafka said rookie WR Jalin Hyatt is “right on schedule.” You can see his growth throughout spring.
I think between Wink and all the talent added in last 2 yrs, the '23 D is going to be the best Giants D we've had in a LONG time. I think they're going to surprise some people.
@art_stapleton
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Giants expect to cancel Friday's OTA session as well. Daboll: "We'll let this settle out and come back next week [for minicamp]."
@art_stapleton
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Definitely felt the air quality dip inside the #NYGiants field house for the hour or so we were in there. Brian Daboll met with medical + training staff, and select players, and decision was made to cancel practice today.
That includes media access, as noted.
@giantswfan
#NYGiants #Wink - important to have a CB like banks in any defense....instinctive, physical, can run, tough-minded....see some rookie mistakes right now...getting him was "like winning a scratch-off ticket"
Wink Martindale said Deonte Banks is “very instinctive.” He lives life like a goldfish with a short memory, which is essential for corners.
@Patricia_Traina
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Wink Martindale says Micah McFadden has really improved. #NYGiants
That's nice to hear. He seemed to be in Wink's doghouse last year.
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Wink Martindale says Micah McFadden has really improved. #NYGiants /////////
That's nice to hear. He seemed to be in Wink's doghouse last year.
ok, 'nice to hear'; but my recollection of McFadden was a lot of wrong reads in traffic and inability consistently to wrap and tackle. If that is right, not very meaningful to say these niceties in no contact OTAs.
@PLeonardNYDN
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Brian Daboll tells us that some Giants players said something to the medical staff about the hazy air in the practice bubble while holding meetings in a tent inside this area. Doctors and Daboll and Joe Schoen huddled up and determined they will cancel practice both today & 2moro
Judge would have made the team run extra wind sprints.
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Patricia_Traina
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Wink Martindale says Micah McFadden has really improved. #NYGiants /////////
That's nice to hear. He seemed to be in Wink's doghouse last year.
ok, 'nice to hear'; but my recollection of McFadden was a lot of wrong reads in traffic and inability consistently to wrap and tackle. If that is right, not very meaningful to say these niceties in no contact OTAs.
Yeah, and? I said it seemed he was in Wink's doghouse last year. I don't think that can be disputed. So, what's your point? Wink's just blowing smoke now? Maybe he is, maybe he isn't. It's still nice to hear, whatever the motivation behind it.
@Patricia_Traina
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Wink Martindale says Micah McFadden has really improved. #NYGiants
Won’t know till pads go on.
But wink knows ILB. Some guys the first offseason really let’s them recalibrate and improve
Hopefully MM could turn into at least a situational guy ( better version of 2022). He has some tools and isn’t severely limited physically
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Patricia_Traina
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Wink Martindale says Micah McFadden has really improved. #NYGiants /////////
That's nice to hear. He seemed to be in Wink's doghouse last year.
ok, 'nice to hear'; but my recollection of McFadden was a lot of wrong reads in traffic and inability consistently to wrap and tackle. If that is right, not very meaningful to say these niceties in no contact OTAs.
Yeah, and? I said it seemed he was in Wink's doghouse last year. I don't think that can be disputed. So, what's your point? Wink's just blowing smoke now? Maybe he is, maybe he isn't. It's still nice to hear, whatever the motivation behind it.
Well Klaatu, Wink did say Tae Crowder was what he wanted in a middle linebacker and we know how he played.
Well Klaatu, Wink did say Tae Crowder was what he wanted in a middle linebacker and we know how he played.
Well, AE, my ex was everything I wanted in a girlfriend...until she wasn't.
Personally, I think Wink is a better judge of Linebackers than I am of women, so for the time being I'll take him at his word.
Pretty much.
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@giantswfan
#NYGiants #Wink - important to have a CB like banks in any defense....instinctive, physical, can run, tough-minded....see some rookie mistakes right now...getting him was "like winning a scratch-off ticket"
Wink Martindale said Deonte Banks is “very instinctive.” He lives life like a goldfish with a short memory, which is essential for corners.
Apparently Wink is a Ted Lasso fan as well.
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Patricia_Traina
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Wink Martindale says Micah McFadden has really improved. #NYGiants /////////
That's nice to hear. He seemed to be in Wink's doghouse last year.
ok, 'nice to hear'; but my recollection of McFadden was a lot of wrong reads in traffic and inability consistently to wrap and tackle. If that is right, not very meaningful to say these niceties in no contact OTAs.