2024 vs 2023 OTAs

[Philosophers]

Does anyone notice anything different about how they are being run?  Curious since many thought last season's preseason camp was not intense enough and did not settle on starters early enough to get them reps together.

[MightyGiants]

Does anyone notice anything different about how they are being run?  Curious since many thought last season's preseason camp was not intense enough and did not settle on starters early enough to get them reps together.

The only notable change I heard about is that in 2023, they didn't run any 11 11 drills.  This year, they ran quite a bit of 11 on 11.  Since there is no contact in OTAs and minicamp intensity isn't something that can be properly judged

[Philosophers]

The only notable change I heard about is that in 2023, they didn't run any 11 11 drills.  This year, they ran quite a bit of 11 on 11.  Since there is no contact in OTAs and minicamp intensity isn't something that can be properly judged

That seems notable as more going in with 11 on 11 so closer to live game situation.  Thanks.

[MightyGiants]

Does anyone notice anything different about how they are being run?  Curious since many thought last season's preseason camp was not intense enough and did not settle on starters early enough to get them reps together.

Here is another difference. It appears Daboll is trying to be a bit more in control of his emotions:


There was a noticeable change in Daboll's conduct during practices this offseason. In this same offseason program recap a year ago, it was noted that "Daboll had one of his patented red-faced explosions at almost every open practice this spring."

There were no such eruptions, which were typically aimed at assistants for personnel miscues last year, during the five practices open to the media this spring. Daboll wouldn't say if the calmer approach was a concerted effort, but he offered an interesting explanation for why he was less inclined to blow a gasket during practices.

"I've been obviously calling some of the plays, there's an element of that," Daboll said.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5562725/2024/06/14/new-york-giants-brian-daboll-calmer/