Big Blue View
There is only one way to wrap up the New York Giants offseason workouts. That is with a ‘Kudos & Wet Willies’. So, here are the winners and losers from the spring.
John Harbaugh — I have said this before, but hiring Harbaugh was easily the best move the Giants made this offseason. It might be the best decision the franchise has made since forcing Tom Coughlin to turn in his key card.
Harbaugh’s resume, his passion, his credibility, his ability to connect with players, his understanding of what good football is supposed to look like and how it is supposed to be achieved, have changed everything for the Giants.
Harbaugh’s honeymoon won’t last forever. He will make mistakes. His teams will come up short sometimes. The Giants, though, are in good hands. Finally.
Brian Burns — Burns is only 28, but he could be described as a popular, respected elder statesman around the Giants. The Brian Burns Charity Softball Game, where virtually every big-name player on the roster showed up to support the event, was an example of the respect teammates have for him. Burns shows a willingness to help teammates, and they notice. The man does things the right way. Oh, he is also a terrific player.
Kayvon Thibodeaux — Thibodeaux is the third wheel at the edge position behind Burns and Abdul Carter. He is the subject of constant trade speculation. Traded or not, his future after 2026 might not be with the Giants. There is, obviously, a lot swirling around him.
Thibodeaux, though, seems happy. He seems at peace. He has become a respected leader on the defense. He isn’t moaning about having to compete for snaps, or whining about wanting to get paid. He’s just doing his job.
Arvell Reese/Tremaine Edmunds — I put the two inside linebackers together in one ‘Kudos’ because they are becoming an exciting duo. They are both massive players who stand 6-foot-4 or better. Edmunds has a 97th percentile wing span. They take up a lot of space. They are athletic. They can both make plays.
Reese, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has impressed both with his talent, and with his humble attitude and work ethic.
The Reese/Edmunds duo could be fun to watch this season.
Deonte Banks — Focus on the 2023 first-round pick, who has had a rocky three seasons, during a Giants practice, and you notice that something is different. Banks is smiling and seeming to enjoy himself more than he has the past couple of seasons.
He has also played better.
Yes, it was only spring practice, but Banks made some noticeable plays this spring while splitting first-team reps with Greg Newsome II. He even high-pointed an interception during mandatory minicamp.
In an aggressive defense that seems more suited to his skill set, maybe Banks can be useful as more than just a kickoff returner.
Dominic Zvada — The undrafted rookie free agent placekicker went 13 of 13 on...
