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Giants news, 9/5: Andrew Thomas doubtful for Week 1, Malik Nabers, Bill Parcells, more headlines

Good morning, New York Giants fans!

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The theme Slayton was discussing was “reload,” which has become the slogan for this team after a process that began in the spring. The word “reload” resonated with a group that has seen adversity snowball too often in recent seasons.

After Slayton addressed the entire team, defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence reinforced the same message to the defense. Lawrence felt like he waited until problems surfaced to speak up in the past. He decided not to waste any time this year.

“It’s better to address things early than late,” Lawrence said. “If you address the standard early, then everybody understands what we’ve got to get done.”

Kayvon Thibodeaux hype video before Week 1

Brian Daboll 1-on-1: Journey to 2025 Kickoff Weekend | Giants.com

Q: You showed practice clips of Brian Burns to the team throughout the preseason. Why did you do that?

Daboll: He’s been great this spring, this summer. It’s one of the reasons why he was voted captain, too. He sets such good examples for the entire team, not just the defense, of showing what hard work in practice really means. And what finish and effort looks like on a consistent basis. He created the habits for himself, but he also showed those habits to other players that, hey, if Burns is going this hard, my butt better be going this hard, too. It was easy to point him out because he did it on such a consistent basis.

What makes Giants star Dexter Lawrence ‘1 of 1’? We asked teammates and coaches for their wildest tales | New York Post

Dexter Lawrence is different.

In much the same way that Tyreek Hill is described as “fast” and Derrick Henry is called “powerful,” the one word most frequently attached to Lawrence is “different.”

Because “different” can’t be measured in the weight room or by a stopwatch, it’s hard to define. What does that mean in the NFL, where everyone is a rare species of athlete?

“That’s a great compliment to hear — that I’m not like everybody else,” said Lawrence

Giants’ defense knows ‘we look amazing — but on paper don’t mean s—’ | NJ.com

How dominant will the 2025 Giants defense be? We’re about to find out.

After months of hype about this group — especially the front — proving time arrives Sunday, with a Week 1 showdown against the Commanders in Landover, Md.

Report: New York Giants’ Cor’Dale Flott will start at CB2 in Week 1| USAToday.com

Flott will draw the start on Sunday against Washington, but Banks is likely to rotate in on third down. Flott and Banks were in a battle for the No. 2 corner job throughout the offseason, with Banks falling behind due to inconsistent play and a two-week absence for an undisclosed injury. The Giants aren’t completely burying Banks, however. He is expected to play on third downs, which is a rotation the Giants have used in the past.

Tyrone Tracy on entering Year 2

NFL Week 1 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips | ESPN.com

What we’re hearing on the Giants: The Giants lost a lot last season, including both matchups with the Commanders by a total of eight points. That gave Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels bragging rights over his former college teammate and best friend, Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers. It didn’t sit well with Nabers, who is tired of all the losing. “I was like, ‘Enough is enough,’” Nabers said. “‘I’m coming to get you.’” He and the Giants have a chance at redemption in Week 1.

Problem: The offensive line When Pro Football Focus ranked the New York O-line 28th in the NFL earlier this offseason, they noted “the only thing keeping the Giants’ offensive line from sinking further down this list is left tackle Andrew Thomas.” Well, Thomas has a foot injury that has kept him out of practice and could prevent him from suiting up for Sunday’s critical opener against Washington.

Outlook: Thomas might not miss any action, but it’s hard to imagine he’ll be 100 percent early. With so many question marks elsewhere within this offense, that’s a potentially big problem.

The Giants may be a $10 billion franchise but can they at least be worth watching? | The Athletic

Speaking of Parcells, he was a diehard Giants fan in suburban New Jersey long before he was a two-time champion for the only team he ever really wanted to coach. He attended his first game as a 10-year-old in 1951, Giants versus Steelers in the Polo Grounds.

“I was a Giant fan then and I’m a Giant fan now, and that’s all I can tell you,” Parcells said the other day by phone. “It’s hard to put the emotion into words as far as what the Giants mean to me, and that’s the truth. When they win, I’m happy, and when they lose, I’m not happy, and that’s been going on for 75 years.”

This week’s opponent

2. Stop the run. The Commanders were one of the worst teams in the NFL last season when it came to stopping the run. They were tied for the third-highest yards allowed per rush and the third-most rushing yards overall. The Commanders signed multiple players in the offseason to remedy that issue, but the Giants will certainly try to test that on Sunday.

NFL Week 1 Roundtable: Who’s the NFC’s Best QB? | FOX Sports

Who is the best QB in the NFC? Ben Arthur: Jayden Daniels. Jalen Hurts is a proven big-game quarterback and a Super Bowl champion, so I wouldn’t fault anyone for leaning in his direction. From a pure talent standpoint, though, Daniels — to me — clears Hurts and every other quarterback in the NFC. As a rookie, he showed that he’s elite with his arm, legs and mind. In the biggest moments with games on the line, Daniels displayed the poise of a quarterback who has played in the NFL for a decade.

There will be an adjustment period for him in his second season, of course. Teams now have NFL film on him. We saw C.J. Stroud’s bumpy Year 2 in 2024. But Daniels is more difficult to game plan for than Stroud because of his rushing ability.

NFL Week 1 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips | ESPN.com

What we’re hearing on the Commanders: The Commanders know they’re facing a front seven that, as offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said, is “as challenging as we’ll face.” The Giants sacked Daniels five times in their first meeting but none in the second, while allowing a combined 364 rushing yards in the two games. “A lot of guys want to get their hands on them fast and that’s where they take advantage of you. They want to rush the passer,” said TE John Bates, one of the league’s best blockers, about the Giants’ defensive line. “I won’t say they’re the most want-to-be-physical type guys, so you have to have a base and have your feet underneath you and be poised.”