Big Blue View
Let’s assess some of what we saw this spring
Spring practices are over for the New York Giants. Which players saw their stock rise or fall throughout the offseason program? Let’s take a look.
Russell Wilson — As of now, the the 13-year veteran seems to have the complete confidence of his team. Player after player has spoken glowingly about Wilson’s work ethic and leadership.
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart did so on Wednesday:
“I think just the way that he operates the whole offense. He’s in such command,” Dart said of Wilson. “Everybody can look to him and feel super confident that everybody’s going to be in the right spot. From just the cadences to the motions to the shifts, he makes sure that everything is set and in the right spot. He just has a confidence about him that everybody feels confident when he is out there playing for him.”
Wilson was always going to be the starting quarterback. What has been impressive after failed tenures with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers is how much trust his teammates seem to have in him.
Jaxson Dart — The rookie signal-caller and hopeful future of the franchise at the position had had a successful spring. Not a perfect one, a successful one. Dart has made plenty of brilliant plays, and a fair share of bad ones.
He looks, though, like a confident, comfortable player who has a chance to become a good quarterback.
“I feel like I’ve made tremendous strides especially from my first day to now, just being able to understand the pictures of the offense and whatnot,” Dart said. “I think the biggest thing is there’s a lot of times where you’re making a throw and you feel confident, and you have guys on the other end who are extremely talented, great playmakers who either break a pass up or make a great play on it. So, I think probably the biggest thing is just the qualities and just the overall athleticism on the other side of the ball.”
UDFA wide receivers — I did not use a specific player here for a reason — several of the UDFA wide receivers have made positive impressions this spring. Da’Quan Felton, Beaux Collins, Dalen Cambre and Juice Wells have all done good things. Cambre and Collins got a decent amount of first-team reps during mandatory minicamp, and each took advantage by making plays.
I could not tell you who it will be, but I am calling it now — one of these UDFA receivers is making the 53-man roster.
Cor’Dale Flott — The fourth-year cornerback is splitting first-team reps with Deonte Banks. Head coach Brian Daboll won’t say that Flott and Banks are in a competition for a starting job, but they could be.
Jalin Hyatt — This was a promising spring for the speedy third-year wide receiver. Hyatt has disappointed in his first two seasons with the Giants, but there have been some good signs in...
