It’s way too early for some to be micromanaging the crumbs coming out of New York Giants training camp, but somebody’s gotta do it.
Head coach Brian Daboll will be meeting the media every day before practice, with the players speaking afterward.
One would think that Daboll would be served better by talking after practice, but in fairness, key information isn’t always known that soon so it’s best that he wait until morning to answer those questions.
Thursday’s topics included injuries/ailments and position moves.
Daboll said rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, who left Wednesday’s workout with a bit of heat exhaustion (welcome to New Jersey summers) is “fine” and will be on the field on Thursday.
Defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches, a.k.a. “Nacho”, was in an auto accident this week but should be OK.
Daboll said Rakeem Nunez-Roches won’t practice today. He’s sore. “It could have been worse.” He is not expected to be out a long time.
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On Wednesday, rookie center John Michael Schmitz was not lining up with the starters (Ben Bredeson was) but should see action with the first group on Thursday. Daboll said Schmitz would also take reps at guard.
As for competitions for jobs this summer, Daboll said that the left guard spot is open and he is willing to let things play out and see if someone emerges. The group includes Bredeson, Shane Lemieux, Joshua Ezeudu, Marcus McKethan, Wyatt Davis and Jack Anderson.
The inside linebacker vacancy left by the injury to Jarrad Davis is another spot expected to be hotly contested. He said second-year backers Micah McFadden and Darrian Beavers will both get an opportunity to win the job.
Daboll addressed the presence of veteran wide receiver Cole Beasley, calling him “scrappy” and “smart” while also noting he should help a unit that began camp with several players on the PUP list.
"I think when you have a veteran in a room, any room, I think younger players can ask them questions and learn from some of the stuff that they've been through"
Brian Daboll was asked about the value of bringing Cole Beasley to the Giants: pic.twitter.com/363ImnZlSJ
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The coach wasn’t sure when the first fully-padded practice will take place (but then said probably Tuesday) and he reminded everyone that he’s still figuring out what certain players can do and that camp is the place to experiment.
He also said the team was keeping a watchful eye on the players who have a history of injury this summer.
