Dan Duggan
@DDuggan21
Disclaimer about OTAs being voluntary and some players could have been in the facility rehabbing. Here are the players I didn’t spot today: WR Darius Slayton, WR Isaiah McKenzie, TE Darren Waller, TE Daniel Bellinger, DL Jordan Phillips, DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DL Timmy Horne.
These players were on the side: OL Evan Neal, OL Matt Nelson, LB Isaiah Simmons, OLB Benton Whitley, CB Aaron Robinson.
Not great that Matt Nelson isn't out there. Figuring out swing tackle is important, especially if Thomas and Neal are not 100%. Ezeudu doesn't seem like the answer.
Dan Duggan
@DDuggan21
Disclaimer about OTAs being voluntary and some players could have been in the facility rehabbing. Here are the players I didn’t spot today: WR Darius Slayton, WR Isaiah McKenzie, TE Darren Waller, TE Daniel Bellinger, DL Jordan Phillips, DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DL Timmy Horne.
These players were on the side: OL Evan Neal, OL Matt Nelson, LB Isaiah Simmons, OLB Benton Whitley, CB Aaron Robinson.
Not great that Matt Nelson isn't out there. Figuring out swing tackle is important, especially if Thomas and Neal are not 100%. Ezeudu doesn't seem like the answer.
I would rather Neal play LT than Ezeudu... He is brutal... Yes I know Neal didn't do 11 on 11s also.
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Riley has trimmed down a bit
He and Gervarrius Owens are the two guys I'm quietly very hyped about. I liked what I saw from them in short spurts and think they can be real players.
I agree
Over the years I've learned to trust what I see, rather than what I hear.
I think Owens will be a contributor this year
I think both DJ and Riley will also be solid
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Riley has trimmed down a bit
Pointed this out the other day, but relevant here and I think pic confirms it - giants.com now lists him at 315lbs, his combine weight was 338lbs. Normally you can't really trust the website numbers but a few who have seen him have made comments about his weight at this point.
Well, I guess the coaches are either giving up on him being a guard or they feel we need more tackles and we already have enough guards.
Did you read the notes above????
Our starting LT sat out. Our primary swing-tackle was playing his normal starting spot (wouldn't in a real game) and the back-up swing tackle (Nelson) was on the sidelines.
Well, I guess the coaches are either giving up on him being a guard or they feel we need more tackles and we already have enough guards.
Did you read the notes above????
Our starting LT sat out. Our primary swing-tackle was playing his normal starting spot (wouldn't in a real game) and the back-up swing tackle (Nelson) was on the sidelines.
Pay attention.
Yep and that means that he was running with the 1s at LT... doesn't look like they are giving up on him at all.
Dan Duggan
@DDuggan21
Disclaimer about OTAs being voluntary and some players could have been in the facility rehabbing. Here are the players I didn’t spot today: WR Darius Slayton, WR Isaiah McKenzie, TE Darren Waller, TE Daniel Bellinger, DL Jordan Phillips, DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DL Timmy Horne.
These players were on the side: OL Evan Neal, OL Matt Nelson, LB Isaiah Simmons, OLB Benton Whitley, CB Aaron Robinson.
McKenzie was photographed in earlier days. But no sign of the any of the others on any of the days. Also, there were photos of Simmons lining up on day 1 or 2, so he wasn’t always on the side.
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Daniel Jones isn’t wearing a brace on his knee and has no doubt he’ll be ready for Week 1. Jones admitted he “wasn’t fired up about” the Giants’ interest in QBs in the draft. He said his mindset is that he always has something to prove so nothing has changed.
Isn't it odd that he's not even wearing a brace?
I would say so. Gotta figure he at least had a knee sleeve on under those tights, though.
Meanwhile, Thibs continues to wear that Gigantor arm brace.
(pic from yesterday). I can't even recall why he wears it at this point, but it's massive!
Art Stapleton
@art_stapleton
Tae Banks looks like a player with an NFL season under his belt. His new number (3) suits him.
As much as there's been talk of playing more zone, Banks is still showing his physicality at the line of scrimmage.
Giants tried a quick hitter to Jalin Hyatt and Banks was up in his grill real quick for a PBU. #NYGiants
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Malik Nabers toasted Flott on two double-moves today. Lock went to another receiver on the first and Nabers caught the second one. Nabers seemed to be open all practice. #NYGiants
Art Stapleton
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Giants held Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal out of 11v11 drills entirely. It's one of the reasons Joshua Ezeudu is lining up at LT with that group. Thought is to keep Eluemunor at LG and Runyan at RG with JMS at C. Aaron Stinnie filling in at RT.
Art Stapleton
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Malik Nabers hit a killer crossover during team 11v11 drills today while lined up in the slot.
Cor'Dale Flott was in initial coverage, funneled Nabers to help in middle.
Drew Lock chased out of pocket, Nabers uncovered and Lock hit him underneath. Pretty play. #NYGiants
Art Stapleton
@art_stapleton
I know a lot has been made about Joshua Ezeudu and why he's at left tackle in 11v11.
Giants holding Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal out of team drills to start OTAs, and it's worth noting Matt Nelson - the likely swing tackle if Jermaine Eluemunor is a starting guard - was in the rehab group with Neal and others.
So Ezeudu might be at LT for right now as they work through different combos in install, 11v11.
* I watched the outside linebackers and edge players during the individual portion of practice. They began with a drill designed to get the players to identify a potential pass and bat the ball away. After the initial drill, they went into a lateral movement period that seemed to mimic the movement necessary to react to a pass in zone defense. The player would have to change direction moving side to side to make a play.
* Daniel Jones got his snaps during 7-on-7s and found Malik Nabers over the middle. Kaleb Hayes, a first-year defensive back from BYU, knocked down a pass during the period.
* The Giants' defensive front was very active throughout practice. They found themselves in the backfield often, including Brian Burns and Tomon Fox.
* The secondary made plays on the ball, including a deflection from Darnay Holmes. Darius Muasau did a good job staying with a tight end across the field. Deonte Banks knocked away a pass on the right sideline. Dane Belton had a chance to come up with an interception, coming over from center field to prevent a deep completion, but he was not able to come up with the leaping interception. Rookie Andru Phillips also played strong coverage, preventing a reception.
* Giants receivers made some plays of their own. Theo Johnson caught a pass down the field, which allowed him to show off his speed for a big gain. Nabers, a fellow rookie, made the splash play of practice, getting more than 10 yards of separation on what looked like a double move before catching a deep pass from Drew Lock. Tommy DeVito hit Jalin Hyatt right on the money down the right sideline for a big gain. Wan'Dale Robinson also got himself open several times throughout practice.
* DeVito showed off his speed on a quarterback keeper, running to the right and splitting the defense for a strong gain.
* During special teams drills, the offensive line, running backs, and quarterbacks came together to work on their pass protections. The quarterback and center would have to call out the proper protection rules, identify the MIKE linebackers and then everyone would have to react properly to the defense's movement to handle designed blitzes from the coaching staff. I've been really impressed with how offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo is trying to teach the mental part of the game early in the process this spring. There isn't a ton of yelling and screaming; instead, there is a meticulous focus on the details of assignment football.
* Graham Gano has kicked the last couple of days and there are no signs of his season-ending injury from last season bothering him.
Art Stapleton
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Don’t sleep on Ryder Anderson and Jordon Riley having more of a role up front defensively. Didn’t see Nacho and Jordan Phillips today, so Anderson and Riley got chances with Dexter Lawrence and did not look out of place. #NYGiants
I listened to some asst coach interviews and fished for nuggets. The problem is, you have to sift through god awful minutia of questions. Like cringe worthy. Paul and Kim do nothing for me.
But to Eric’s point, there are nuggets to be had. OLB coach Bullen was asked if Simmons has spent any time with his group and he answered no, but almost in a way like he was surprised about it or he fully welcomes it. I wish there were more questions like that. I know that those questions don’t garner clicks, but man it’s exhausting hearing these other mindless questions.
I listened to some asst coach interviews and fished for nuggets. The problem is, you have to sift through god awful minutia of questions. Like cringe worthy. Paul and Kim do nothing for me.
Coaches and players are always confused by Paul’s long-winded questions. Sometimes they make him rephrase them, it’s hilarious.
I listened to some asst coach interviews and fished for nuggets. The problem is, you have to sift through god awful minutia of questions. Like cringe worthy. Paul and Kim do nothing for me.
Coaches and players are always confused by Paul’s long-winded questions. Sometimes they make him rephrase them, it’s hilarious.
Yup. That long question was awful. And he does it all the time. And then you have Jordan being his typical douche self correcting Burns when Burns made a comment on Cell phone ring. These guys are the pits.
@DDuggan21
Disclaimer about OTAs being voluntary and some players could have been in the facility rehabbing. Here are the players I didn’t spot today: WR Darius Slayton, WR Isaiah McKenzie, TE Darren Waller, TE Daniel Bellinger, DL Jordan Phillips, DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DL Timmy Horne.
These players were on the side: OL Evan Neal, OL Matt Nelson, LB Isaiah Simmons, OLB Benton Whitley, CB Aaron Robinson.
Not great that Matt Nelson isn't out there. Figuring out swing tackle is important, especially if Thomas and Neal are not 100%. Ezeudu doesn't seem like the answer.
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Dan Duggan
@DDuggan21
Disclaimer about OTAs being voluntary and some players could have been in the facility rehabbing. Here are the players I didn’t spot today: WR Darius Slayton, WR Isaiah McKenzie, TE Darren Waller, TE Daniel Bellinger, DL Jordan Phillips, DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DL Timmy Horne.
These players were on the side: OL Evan Neal, OL Matt Nelson, LB Isaiah Simmons, OLB Benton Whitley, CB Aaron Robinson.
Not great that Matt Nelson isn't out there. Figuring out swing tackle is important, especially if Thomas and Neal are not 100%. Ezeudu doesn't seem like the answer.
I would rather Neal play LT than Ezeudu... He is brutal... Yes I know Neal didn't do 11 on 11s also.
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Riley has trimmed down a bit
He and Gervarrius Owens are the two guys I'm quietly very hyped about. I liked what I saw from them in short spurts and think they can be real players.
I agree
Over the years I've learned to trust what I see, rather than what I hear.
I think Owens will be a contributor this year
I think both DJ and Riley will also be solid
@GiantInsider
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Riley has trimmed down a bit
Pointed this out the other day, but relevant here and I think pic confirms it - giants.com now lists him at 315lbs, his combine weight was 338lbs. Normally you can't really trust the website numbers but a few who have seen him have made comments about his weight at this point.
Well, I guess the coaches are either giving up on him being a guard or they feel we need more tackles and we already have enough guards.
Well, I guess the coaches are either giving up on him being a guard or they feel we need more tackles and we already have enough guards.
Did you read the notes above????
Our starting LT sat out. Our primary swing-tackle was playing his normal starting spot (wouldn't in a real game) and the back-up swing tackle (Nelson) was on the sidelines.
Pay attention.
📸 Practice Photos: Best of OTA No. 3 - ( New Window )
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Yikes!
Well, I guess the coaches are either giving up on him being a guard or they feel we need more tackles and we already have enough guards.
Did you read the notes above????
Our starting LT sat out. Our primary swing-tackle was playing his normal starting spot (wouldn't in a real game) and the back-up swing tackle (Nelson) was on the sidelines.
Pay attention.
Yep and that means that he was running with the 1s at LT... doesn't look like they are giving up on him at all.
Ezeudu was prob the only option.
Ezeudu was prob the only option.
And Cajuste was at RT.
@DDuggan21
Disclaimer about OTAs being voluntary and some players could have been in the facility rehabbing. Here are the players I didn’t spot today: WR Darius Slayton, WR Isaiah McKenzie, TE Darren Waller, TE Daniel Bellinger, DL Jordan Phillips, DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DL Timmy Horne.
These players were on the side: OL Evan Neal, OL Matt Nelson, LB Isaiah Simmons, OLB Benton Whitley, CB Aaron Robinson.
McKenzie was photographed in earlier days. But no sign of the any of the others on any of the days. Also, there were photos of Simmons lining up on day 1 or 2, so he wasn’t always on the side.
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Daniel Jones isn’t wearing a brace on his knee and has no doubt he’ll be ready for Week 1. Jones admitted he “wasn’t fired up about” the Giants’ interest in QBs in the draft. He said his mindset is that he always has something to prove so nothing has changed.
Isn't it odd that he's not even wearing a brace?
I would say so. Gotta figure he at least had a knee sleeve on under those tights, though.
Meanwhile, Thibs continues to wear that Gigantor arm brace.
(pic from yesterday). I can't even recall why he wears it at this point, but it's massive!
lol, it doesn't look like DeVito was invited to the party
Don't like that it looks like Hyatt caught that ball against his chest.
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Don't like that it looks like Hyatt caught that ball against his chest.
It was an over the shoulder catch - he was bringing the ball into his body
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Don't like that it looks like Hyatt caught that ball against his chest.
You really are a glass half-empty kind of guy.
@art_stapleton
Tae Banks looks like a player with an NFL season under his belt. His new number (3) suits him.
As much as there's been talk of playing more zone, Banks is still showing his physicality at the line of scrimmage.
Giants tried a quick hitter to Jalin Hyatt and Banks was up in his grill real quick for a PBU. #NYGiants
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Malik Nabers toasted Flott on two double-moves today. Lock went to another receiver on the first and Nabers caught the second one. Nabers seemed to be open all practice. #NYGiants
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Giants held Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal out of 11v11 drills entirely. It's one of the reasons Joshua Ezeudu is lining up at LT with that group. Thought is to keep Eluemunor at LG and Runyan at RG with JMS at C. Aaron Stinnie filling in at RT.
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Malik Nabers hit a killer crossover during team 11v11 drills today while lined up in the slot.
Cor'Dale Flott was in initial coverage, funneled Nabers to help in middle.
Drew Lock chased out of pocket, Nabers uncovered and Lock hit him underneath. Pretty play. #NYGiants
@JordanRaanan
Some notables from OTAs:
Eye opener: Malik Nabers getting open on a double-move for a deep ball 50-yard TD. Explosive player.
Dominant — Brian Burns was constantly in the backfield
The OL update: OTs Evan Neal and Andrew Thomas weren’t in live drills
First team OL (from L to R): Ezeudu, Eluemunor, Schmitz, Runyan, Cajuste
QB Drew Lock had a rough practice
Cor’Dale Flott a first-team CB opposite Deonte Banks. Nick McCloud working out of the slot.
Dane Belton a first-team safety next to Jason Pinnock
Jalin Hyatt also had an explosive play down the right sideline from Tommy DeVito
Touchdowns & Takeaways: Rookies go long at OTAs - ( New Window )
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Don't like that it looks like Hyatt caught that ball against his chest.
You really are a glass half-empty kind of guy.
so you've said. I blame my mother
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Don't like that it looks like Hyatt caught that ball against his chest.
It was an over the shoulder catch - he was bringing the ball into his body
That's good. I've always thought he was a hands catcher.
@art_stapleton
I know a lot has been made about Joshua Ezeudu and why he's at left tackle in 11v11.
Giants holding Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal out of team drills to start OTAs, and it's worth noting Matt Nelson - the likely swing tackle if Jermaine Eluemunor is a starting guard - was in the rehab group with Neal and others.
So Ezeudu might be at LT for right now as they work through different combos in install, 11v11.
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Tommy DeVito looked a lot closer to QB2 than QB3 today.
Again, it's an OTA in May.
But I wouldn't be running DeVito off this team so quickly. #NYGiants
Practice Report: Notes & observations from OTA No. 3 - ( New Window )
* I watched the outside linebackers and edge players during the individual portion of practice. They began with a drill designed to get the players to identify a potential pass and bat the ball away. After the initial drill, they went into a lateral movement period that seemed to mimic the movement necessary to react to a pass in zone defense. The player would have to change direction moving side to side to make a play.
* Daniel Jones got his snaps during 7-on-7s and found Malik Nabers over the middle. Kaleb Hayes, a first-year defensive back from BYU, knocked down a pass during the period.
* The Giants' defensive front was very active throughout practice. They found themselves in the backfield often, including Brian Burns and Tomon Fox.
* The secondary made plays on the ball, including a deflection from Darnay Holmes. Darius Muasau did a good job staying with a tight end across the field. Deonte Banks knocked away a pass on the right sideline. Dane Belton had a chance to come up with an interception, coming over from center field to prevent a deep completion, but he was not able to come up with the leaping interception. Rookie Andru Phillips also played strong coverage, preventing a reception.
* Giants receivers made some plays of their own. Theo Johnson caught a pass down the field, which allowed him to show off his speed for a big gain. Nabers, a fellow rookie, made the splash play of practice, getting more than 10 yards of separation on what looked like a double move before catching a deep pass from Drew Lock. Tommy DeVito hit Jalin Hyatt right on the money down the right sideline for a big gain. Wan'Dale Robinson also got himself open several times throughout practice.
* DeVito showed off his speed on a quarterback keeper, running to the right and splitting the defense for a strong gain.
* During special teams drills, the offensive line, running backs, and quarterbacks came together to work on their pass protections. The quarterback and center would have to call out the proper protection rules, identify the MIKE linebackers and then everyone would have to react properly to the defense's movement to handle designed blitzes from the coaching staff. I've been really impressed with how offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo is trying to teach the mental part of the game early in the process this spring. There isn't a ton of yelling and screaming; instead, there is a meticulous focus on the details of assignment football.
* Graham Gano has kicked the last couple of days and there are no signs of his season-ending injury from last season bothering him.
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Don’t sleep on Ryder Anderson and Jordon Riley having more of a role up front defensively. Didn’t see Nacho and Jordan Phillips today, so Anderson and Riley got chances with Dexter Lawrence and did not look out of place. #NYGiants
@Connor_J_Hughes
I thought Tommy DeVito was far & away the best QB at practice today. #Giants
Daniel Jones didn’t do team drills*
But to Eric’s point, there are nuggets to be had. OLB coach Bullen was asked if Simmons has spent any time with his group and he answered no, but almost in a way like he was surprised about it or he fully welcomes it. I wish there were more questions like that. I know that those questions don’t garner clicks, but man it’s exhausting hearing these other mindless questions.
Coaches and players are always confused by Paul’s long-winded questions. Sometimes they make him rephrase them, it’s hilarious.
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I listened to some asst coach interviews and fished for nuggets. The problem is, you have to sift through god awful minutia of questions. Like cringe worthy. Paul and Kim do nothing for me.
Coaches and players are always confused by Paul’s long-winded questions. Sometimes they make him rephrase them, it’s hilarious.
Yup. That long question was awful. And he does it all the time. And then you have Jordan being his typical douche self correcting Burns when Burns made a comment on Cell phone ring. These guys are the pits.