Si Darius Slayton nunca volviera a jugar con el uniforme de los Giants, habría terminado en el puesto 17 de todos los tiempos en recepciones, el puesto 18 en yardas de recepción y hubiera empatado en el 22 en recepciones para touchdown.
Nada mal para haber sido la selección número 171 en el Draft de la NFL de 2019, cuyo minicampamento de novatos comenzó con una serie de recepciones fallidas. A partir de ahí, mejoró y, tras firmar un nuevo contrato para quedarse en los Giants, Slayton tiene la oportunidad de ascender cada vez más en los libros de récords de la franquicia.
"Sinceramente, no lo había pensado, pero alguien me lo envió", dijo Slayton el jueves después de volver a firmar su contrato, rodeado de miembros de su familia. "Casi no me lo creía. Pensé, caray, no me había dado cuenta de que era algo tan alcanzable. Me parecía que los números de Amani Toomer estaban allá lejos en Pensilvania o algo así".
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) signals first down during a football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday December 24, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates a touchdown run with wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday October 2, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates a touchdown run with wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday October 2, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday November 14, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a preseason game against the New England Patriots on Sunday August 29th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a catch during a NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday November 21, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a touchdown pass during a week 18 football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday January 9th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) signals first down during a week 18 football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday January 9th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) scores a touchdown during a NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday November 14, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL wild card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday January 15, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) scores a touchdown during a NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday November 14, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL wild card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday January 15, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) gets introduced before a football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) gets introduced before a football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday October 16, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a catch during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) signals first down during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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The New York Giants take on the Baltimore Ravens at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday October 16, 2022. (Ben Solomon/New York Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 18 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, January 7, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 3 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Santa Clara, California (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) before a week 14 NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, December 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during an week 2 NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during an week 2 NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 16 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, December 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches touchdown pass during a week 17 NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, December 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches touchdown pass during a week 17 NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, December 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches touchdown pass during a week 17 NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, December 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 11 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 11 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 12 NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, November 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 15 NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, December 17, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 5 NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, October 8, 2023 in Miami, Florida (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 11 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 3 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Santa Clara, California (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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De las 100 temporadas de los Giants, Toomer las lidera todas con 668 recepciones para 9 497 yardas y 54 touchdowns. Si Slayton mantiene sus promedios actuales por tres temporadas más, ascendería al segundo puesto en yardas de recepción, al quinto en capturas y al décimo en recepciones para touchdown.
A partir de ahí, empieza la conversación sobre el legado.
"Definitivamente es algo que sería genial", dijo Slayton. "Creo que cualquiera quiere terminar su carrera sintiendo que dejó una huella en el equipo donde jugó y que se le recuerde de manera positiva. Así que obviamente, en mis próximos tres años, haré mi mejor esfuerzo para jugar de la mejor manera posible y dejar a los aficionados con una imagen positiva de Darius Slayton".
Sin embargo, los números individuales no son lo único que tiene en mente. Los Giants sólo han llegado una vez a los playoffs en sus seis temporadas.
"Supuse que sería así si decidía volver aquí, y entiendo por qué la gente se sorprendería", dijo Slayton, que fue el nominado de los Giants para el premio Walter Payton al Hombre del Año de la NFL en 2024. "Pero al final del día, he disfrutado mis seis años aquí como Giant. He disfrutado a mis compañeros de equipo. Disfruto trabajando con la gente de este edificio. Obviamente, no hemos ganado tantos partidos como me hubiera gustado y todo eso. Pero creo que somos capaces de ganar más partidos en el futuro. Y sinceramente, aparte de eso, realmente no podría decirte nada malo sobre mi experiencia como Giant".
"En realidad, cuando pongamos esto en la dirección correcta y empecemos a ganar, no podría decirte nada malo sobre este lugar. Entiendo que, desde una perspectiva futbolística y todo eso, la gente pueda pensar de cierta manera. Pero, como dije, evalué las opciones que había y, tanto desde el punto de vista del fútbol como de la vida, sentí que quedarme en los Giants era lo mejor para mí".
Los receptores saben mejor que nadie que un quarterback puede llevar a todo el equipo hacia más victorias. Los Giants están buscando al suyo para el futuro, así que ¿qué les diría a los posibles candidatos para el puesto?
"Estoy totalmente a favor de traer buenos jugadores de fútbol aquí, pero, sin duda, también de traer buenos jugadores que me lancen el balón", dijo Slayton. "Cualquier cosa que pueda hacer para ayudar en esa iniciativa, la haré. Y, sinceramente, solo les diría que tenemos muchos jugadores jóvenes y talentosos, especialmente receptores. Creo que somos una unidad muy favorable para un quarterback. Ya sea un veterano o un novato, de cualquier manera, se encontrarían en una buena situación, rodeado de buenos jugadores. Además, tenemos dos tacles excelentes, así que estarías seguro. El tacle izquierdo es uno de los mejores de la liga, y el tacle derecho es uno de los mejores en su posición. Estás a salvo. Tenemos armas. Creo que cualquier quarterback debería ver esta situación como una oportunidad con un potencial ilimitado".
Slayton agregó: "Creo que de eso se trata la agencia libre. Te da la oportunidad de dar un paso atrás, reflexionar y analizar las oportunidades que hay ahí fuera y mirar a otros equipos, así como evaluar el equipo y la organización de la que ya formas parte y en la que he estado por un tiempo. Obviamente, en este proceso terminé quedándome en los Giants y estoy feliz de seguir siendo un Giant".
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