Post by TEM on Aug 3, 2021 7:48:36 GMT -5
I know this is a Lombardo piece and his stuff has to be taken with a grain of salt. But it is some good news.
gmenhq.com/2021/08/03/ny-giants-training-camp-winners/3/
3) Dexter Lawrence – DL:
Expectations are high for Dexter Lawrence as the disruptive defensive lineman enters his third NFL season, and so far in camp, the former first-round pick has done nothing to damper them.
Lawrence, already viewed by several coaches and executives across the NFL as one of the most gifted players on the NY Giants’ roster, seems to have shifted his game into an even higher gear so far this summer.
While we will get a far clearer indication of the NY Giants’ pass-rush and dominance along the front-seven when the pads go on beginning with Tuesday’s practice, Lawrence has consistently made plays in the backfield through the first week of practices.
Monday, Lawrence batted down a pass near the line of scrimmage … Something he’s frequently done so far, and he has frequently forced Jones on the run.
Last season, Lawrence produced 51 total tackles, our sacks, and 29 total pressures, while finishing as Pro Football Focus’ No. 17 ranked interior defender.
Already one of the NY Giants’ most important players, Lawrence has the potential to be a real difference-maker playing alongside Leonard Williams once again this season.
2) Sterling Shepard – WR:
For much of the offseason there was some uncertainty over Shepard’s role and hierarchy in Daniel Jones’ target-share following the arrival of Kenny Golladay.
At least through one week of practice, Shepard remains one of Jones’ favorite targets.
As Jones and Golladay have struggled mightily to get into any sort of rhythm in practice, Shepard continues to be a frequent target of Jones from the slot. It is entirely possible that during some of these practices, the NY Giants were simply working on bubble-screens or packages of plays that target Shepard, but the contrast between how often Jones has looked Shepard’s way compared to Golladay has been stark.
If this week is any indication, it would seem Shepard remains on track to play a vital role in the NY Giants’ passing game and could quickly develop into Jones’ security blanket
1) James Bradberry – CB:
James Bradberry was among the top cornerbacks in the season in 2020, en route to his first Pro Bowl appearance, and looks even tougher to beat entering 2021.
It hasn’t mattered whether it’s Kenny Golladay or Darius Slayton lined up against Bradberry, neither have been able to get much separation from the 27-year-old who was Pro Football Focus’ No. 7 ranked cornerback in the league last season.
Bradberry has looked the part of a lockdown cornerback through five practices, and excelled when playing press-man coverage.
There are myriad reasons Golladay has had a quiet camp, but it is clear that he has made his best plays when lined up against Sam Beal and been a virtual non-factor when facing Bradberry.
If Bradberry’s consistent dominance translates from the practice field to the bright lights of Sundays this fall, all of those optimistic prognostications of the NY Giants boasting one of the NFL’s premier secondaries have a real chance of coming to fruition.
gmenhq.com/2021/08/03/ny-giants-training-camp-winners/3/
3) Dexter Lawrence – DL:
Expectations are high for Dexter Lawrence as the disruptive defensive lineman enters his third NFL season, and so far in camp, the former first-round pick has done nothing to damper them.
Lawrence, already viewed by several coaches and executives across the NFL as one of the most gifted players on the NY Giants’ roster, seems to have shifted his game into an even higher gear so far this summer.
While we will get a far clearer indication of the NY Giants’ pass-rush and dominance along the front-seven when the pads go on beginning with Tuesday’s practice, Lawrence has consistently made plays in the backfield through the first week of practices.
Monday, Lawrence batted down a pass near the line of scrimmage … Something he’s frequently done so far, and he has frequently forced Jones on the run.
Last season, Lawrence produced 51 total tackles, our sacks, and 29 total pressures, while finishing as Pro Football Focus’ No. 17 ranked interior defender.
Already one of the NY Giants’ most important players, Lawrence has the potential to be a real difference-maker playing alongside Leonard Williams once again this season.
2) Sterling Shepard – WR:
For much of the offseason there was some uncertainty over Shepard’s role and hierarchy in Daniel Jones’ target-share following the arrival of Kenny Golladay.
At least through one week of practice, Shepard remains one of Jones’ favorite targets.
As Jones and Golladay have struggled mightily to get into any sort of rhythm in practice, Shepard continues to be a frequent target of Jones from the slot. It is entirely possible that during some of these practices, the NY Giants were simply working on bubble-screens or packages of plays that target Shepard, but the contrast between how often Jones has looked Shepard’s way compared to Golladay has been stark.
If this week is any indication, it would seem Shepard remains on track to play a vital role in the NY Giants’ passing game and could quickly develop into Jones’ security blanket
1) James Bradberry – CB:
James Bradberry was among the top cornerbacks in the season in 2020, en route to his first Pro Bowl appearance, and looks even tougher to beat entering 2021.
It hasn’t mattered whether it’s Kenny Golladay or Darius Slayton lined up against Bradberry, neither have been able to get much separation from the 27-year-old who was Pro Football Focus’ No. 7 ranked cornerback in the league last season.
Bradberry has looked the part of a lockdown cornerback through five practices, and excelled when playing press-man coverage.
There are myriad reasons Golladay has had a quiet camp, but it is clear that he has made his best plays when lined up against Sam Beal and been a virtual non-factor when facing Bradberry.
If Bradberry’s consistent dominance translates from the practice field to the bright lights of Sundays this fall, all of those optimistic prognostications of the NY Giants boasting one of the NFL’s premier secondaries have a real chance of coming to fruition.
