
New York Giants headlines for Wednesday
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From Big Blue View
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Other Giant observations
Giants 53-man roster projection: Who’s in, who’s out as training camp nears? | The Athletic
Barring injury, there’s no path to a spot on the active roster for DeVito. It will be interesting to see if any team deems DeVito worthy of an active roster spot if the Giants cut him. There isn’t even a real need for the Giants to use a practice squad spot on DeVito since they’ll have three capable quarterbacks on their active roster. But they could try to stash the 26-year-old if they believe he provides value behind the scenes and as a backup option to Dart in the future.
NFC East roundtable: Can the Eagles repeat in the division? | ESPN.com
What is the biggest concern? The Giants were 31st in scoring last season (16.1 points per game) and brought back 10 of 11 starters on offense. It’s hard to imagine that an aging Wilson is the answer for all their struggles the past few years, but the Giants believe that better quarterback play will make everybody — from the offensive line to the receivers to the running game — more successful. “It’ll trickle down from there,” wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson said this spring.
The hope is that: Robinson gets to show he’s more than just an average receiver; fellow receiver Malik Nabers takes his game to the next level; and tight end Theo Johnson becomes a high-end player — all because of better quarterback play.
Patriots, Giants, Seahawks among 5 defenses primed to break out: Nguyen | The Athletic
The spine of the Giants’ defense could be strong if inside linebacker Bobby Okereke can have a bounce-back season. A concern is the lack of quality run-stoppers on the interior aside from Lawrence. Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen will likely depend on getting an extra defender in the box to stop the run. Bowen wants to play quarters with two deep safeties, but they may not have that luxury. Last season, the Giants were the fourth-worst defense in allowing explosive runs, but were slightly better than average down-to-down (18th rushing defense success rate). They have to improve in this area to allow their pass rush to eat.
25 Questions in 25 Days: What we have learned about Jaxson Dart (so far) | Giants.com
John Schmeelk: Physically, Dart’s arm is more than adequate to play well in the NFL. The touch he showed at Ole Miss has been apparent in practice. He has the ability to place very catchable balls over defenders. He is a good athlete, with the twitchiness to escape from pressure and the creativity to throw on the move. His competitiveness has also been obvious.
What has really stood out for me has been his personality. After he finished his first in-person media availability during OTAs, I turned to Dan Salomone and Matt Citak and said, “He’s Captain Charisma.” Everyone raved about his personality, leadership skills and intangibles in college, and those have been apparent in how he has operated so far as a Giant.
5 Elite Defenders Ready to Dethrone Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II and Win 1st DPOY | Bleacher Report
The Giants made their NASCAR package—four defensive ends on the field at the same time to rush the quarterback on obvious passing downs—famous during their turn toward capturing Super Bowl XLVI. The current iteration of Big Blue has the potential to do something similar, with one big difference. 340-pound nose tackle Dexter Lawrence can serve as the group’s pace car while getting similar results. With the talent now around the 27-year-old making it harder to double-team him, the Giants’ three-time Pro Bowl nose tackle could easily accumulate double-digit sacks for the first time.
Around the league
How the 2025 NFL Schedule Hurts the Washington Commanders | Sharp Football Analysis
Schefter on McLaurin contract extension: “There is quite a gap between what both sides want” | Hogs HavenWhere do things stand with RB James Cook, Buffalo Bills? | ESPN.com
Dallas Cowboys’ former 1st-rounders attempting to resurrect careers | Blogging The Boys
Lane Johnson on Nick Sirianni: “I think he’s evolved” | Bleeding Green Nation
Report: Deshaun Watson was involved in the quarterbacks room this offseason | Pro Football Talk
Randy Moss to return to ESPN’s ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ this season | The Athletic
Report: NFLPA won’t engage in negotiations with NFL until next year | Pro Football Talk
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