Big Blue Huddle

Quote from: Dumpster Dan on May 23, 2024, 08:06:43 PMHey Rich

I'm OK   as well as can be expected--and I suppose right now a little better than you

Get well soon

I cant believe the report of Lock being 10 for 20 can be accurate.  Hell if I went out in the back yard in my underwear  and had a catch with my grandkids I could do better than 10 for 20  and I am 93 years old with a dead arm. 

Dumpster Dan

Reports are Lock has issues with his mechanics.  Maybe he is currently working on that and working on it is causing the issues.   Thanks for the well wishes, although it's depressing to think I am doing worse than a 93 year old 

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on May 23, 2024, 07:44:14 PMNeal should get one more opportunity to be a productive NFL RT. But that's it. This is year three, and the guy was a consensus top 10 pick. It's sink or swim time, and I frankly wouldn't give him much rope at all this year given we now have a competent RT in Eleumenor. If he starts at RT in week one, I would not keep him in for more than a couple games if he is bad again.

In fact, as I said in another thread about a month ago, it is not even clear to me why Neal should be some preordained lock to start at the position. The guy has been nothing short of awful at it for two years now. Eleumenor was solid last year at RT on the Raiders. Why is it a lock that Neal should start in even week one?

I thought we wanted to make things as favorable as possible for DJ, not try to cling to an agenda of making a hitherto draft bust work out.

With a new O-line coach, I don't think Neal is still on scholarship.   Who starts where should be the call of Bricillo and Daboll.  So I would think Neal's 7th overall draft status isn't as strong as it had been.

Pat Traina's report

https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/big-blue-plus/qb-daniel-jones-ignores-outside-chatter-takeaways-from-giants-third-ota-01hykk7nkzvn

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on May 23, 2024, 05:55:15 PMDaboll looks like he lost a good 50 pounds. He was quite big last year.

I am happy he trimmed down.  I just hope he keeps it off.

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on May 23, 2024, 06:10:34 PMFlott was 175 at the combine. So it sounds like he's essentially not any bigger now than two years ago.

I think it's safe to say he's not going to get much bigger.

Hi Dan,

How are you doing?  Long time,no hear.  I hope you are doing well

Notable difference from last offseason: Last year, the Giants didn't do a single 11-on-11 period in the practices open to the media; it was all 7-on-7.

Today's practice featured a 7-on-7 period early and then extensive 11-on-11 work. Linemen aren't wearing pads, but at least they're getting reps in a game-like setting this spring.

https://x.com/dduggan21/status/1793699979967566076?s=46&t=1vcQIN8GqF5J2oLdxEVEJQ

My #NyGiants takeaways from first OTA practice:
- Daniel Jones looked smooth moving around on his surgically repaired knee. 
- Pump the brakes on any QB controversy. Heard DJ looked has been the sharper QB so far this offseason and Drew Lock's inaccuracy today reinforced it. DJ was QB1 in 7-on-7. Lock QB1 in 11-on-11 (no reps for DJ).
- LT Andrew Thomas took no team reps. Seems like that was the case in earlier OTAs, too.  Load management? RT Evan Neal is with the rehab group.
- It's hard to believe that Josh Ezeudu is in line to be the swing OT again after struggling last year. I'd like to let him develop at OG -- compete to start or be the swing OG. But Jermaine Eluemunor was starting at RG and OT Matt Nelson was with the rehab group. Ezeudu next up.
- Why is Jon Runyan at RG instead of LG? First, it could be a day-to-day switch. But my broader understanding is that #Giants look at pairing up LT-LG and RT-RG. They are weaker on the right side, so put the better RG there.
- The DL depth is lacking on paper. I've been saying that since the draft. It was more startling today when Rakeem Nunez-Roches and Jordan Phillips were not here (voluntary).  Big opportunity for Jordon Riley.
- No sign of Daniel Bellinger, either. Big spring for him with Darren Waller not here/likely to retire.
- Eric Gray got some RB1 snaps in up-tempo 11-on-11.


https://x.com/rydunleavy/status/1793689860491948437?s=46&t=1vcQIN8GqF5J2oLdxEVEJQ

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.

LT Andrew Thomas didn't take any reps in team periods.

https://x.com/mikegarafolo/status/1793676555786616931?s=46&t=1vcQIN8GqF5J2oLdxEVEJQ

https://x.com/patricia_traina/status/1793679576700219775?s=46&t=1vcQIN8GqF5J2oLdxEVEJQ

https://x.com/Connor_J_Hughes/status/1793672262261850537

https://x.com/rydunleavy/status/1793672898449965283

https://x.com/rydunleavy/status/1793672561362190353


Connor Hughes
@Connor_J_Hughes
#Giants just wrapped up their first media-open OTA.

The highlight: Long touchdown to Malik Nabers.

Drew Lock hit him on the deep shot. He got behind both Pinnick & Flott. Just a glimpse into what #NYG hope Nabers can bring.

Of note: There was pressure on the play. Lock might have been sacked, but it's a padless OTA, so give him the TD.

Of extra note: That was really the only highlight for Lock. He did not perform well in team drills. I had him 10 of 20 with several misfires.

https://x.com/DDuggan21/status/1793672571000438798

https://x.com/PLeonardNYDN/status/1793672885787074651

https://x.com/Connor_J_Hughes/status/1793673233507733897