One-on-one drills. Team periods. Red zone. Goal line. Long range. Thursday's training camp practice had a little bit of everything at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
Let's get to the touchdowns and other top plays:
View photos from Thursday's practice at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
QB Daniel Jones (8), WR Malik Nabers (9)
Mike Kafka Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator, WR Malik Nabers (9), QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Devin Singletary (26), DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
WR Allen Robinson II (5)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
CB Deonte Banks (3), WR Malik Nabers (9)
CB Deonte Banks (3), WR Malik Nabers (9)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
CB Deonte Banks (3), WR Malik Nabers (9)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5), T Andrew Thomas (78)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
OL Marcus McKethan (60), G Austin Schlottmann (65), C Jimmy Morrissey (67), T Matt Nelson (68)
WR Isaiah McKenzie (87)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
TE Chris Manhertz (85)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
TE Chris Manhertz (85)
TE Lawrence Cager (83)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
QB Daniel Jones (8), RB Devin Singletary (26)
QB Drew Lock (2)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
WR John Jiles (0)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
Markus Kuhn, Jessie Armstead Special Assistant to the General Manager
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
TE Lawrence Cager (83)
TE Lawrence Cager (83)
DL D.J. Davidson (98)
DL D.J. Davidson (98)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82), TE Lawrence Cager (83)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82), TE Lawrence Cager (83)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
Dennis Hickey Assistant Director of Player Personnel
G Aaron Stinnie (64), T Andrew Thomas (78), QB Daniel Jones (8), WR Darius Slayton (86), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17), WR Malik Nabers (9)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
G Aaron Stinnie (64), T Andrew Thomas (78), QB Daniel Jones (8), WR Darius Slayton (86), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17), WR Malik Nabers (9)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
G Aaron Stinnie (64), T Andrew Thomas (78), TE Chris Manhertz (85), WR Malik Nabers (9), TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
RB Jashaun Corbin (35)
WR Gunner Olszewski (80), (9) WR Malik Nabers (9)
RB Jashaun Corbin (35)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19), WR Isaiah McKenzie (87)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
Ronnie Barnes Senior Vice President, Medical Services/Head Athletic Trainer, Phil Simms
CB Nick McCloud (44), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19), WR Isaiah McKenzie (87)
WR Miles Boykin (81)
CB Nick McCloud (44), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
CB Nick McCloud (44), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
RB Jashaun Corbin (35)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Isaiah McKenzie (87)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
RB Dante Miller (25)
RB Jacob Saylors (28)
QB Drew Lock (2)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
T Andrew Thomas (78), T Joshua Miles (77)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, S Jason Pinnock (27)
LB Matthew Adams (49)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
TE Lawrence Cager (83)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
LB Matthew Adams (49)
Cade Knox Offensive Assistant/Game Manager
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
Mike Adams Assistant Secondary Coach
TE Lawrence Cager (83)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
WR Dennis Houston (88), TE Tyree Jackson (84)
QB Drew Lock (2)
WR Dennis Houston (88)
RB Eric Gray (20)
RB Eric Gray (20)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
QB Drew Lock (2)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
CB Darnay Holmes (30)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
WR Allen Robinson II (5)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
ILB Carter Coughlin (52)
QB Drew Lock (2)
G Aaron Stinnie (64), T Andrew Thomas (78), TE Daniel Bellinger (82), QB Daniel Jones (8), TE Chris Manhertz (85)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61), G Aaron Stinnie (64), T Andrew Thomas (78), RB Tyrone Tracy (29), WR Malik Nabers (9)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5), TE Lawrence Cager (83)
TOUCHDOWNS
The competition ratcheted up a notch with receiver vs. defensive back drills. Rookie Malik Nabers, the sixth overall draft pick, kicked things off with his first of two touchdowns from Daniel Jones in this period alone (the two connected later during 11-on-11 drills for a score).
It was just the second practice for them together in team periods after the quarterback was limited to 7-on-7 in the spring as part of his post-knee surgery rehab plan. Continuing to build their chemistry will be one of the top goals of camp. Speaking after the first practice on Wednesday, Jones said they spent some "good time" together between OTAs and reporting back to East Rutherford.
"He'll be big time for us," Jones said. "He's played well, played well in the spring, and it has been good to be with him this summer. I'm sure he'll have a good camp. So, we'll continue to grow and build chemistry, and the more time out there together, the better."
The drills also provided what everyone anticipated as the top competition to watch: Nabers vs. cornerback Deonte Banks. The first-round draft picks obliged by putting on a show with neither backing down.
"It's just a good matchup," Banks said. "I like it. We're both competing. We have the same body type. Quickness. We are both quick and fast. It's fun."
Staying on 1-on-1 drills, Jones also threw touchdowns to wide receivers Jalin Hyatt, Allen Robinson II, Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson and another to Nabers. Miles Boykin also caught one from backup Drew Lock.
Moving onto team drills, the Giants worked heavily – but not exclusively – in the red zone. Keep in mind Shane Bowen boasted the No. 1 defense in red zone and goal-to-go scoring last season with the Titans, and the Giants looked the part in the early going when the ones were out there. It helps when you have Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux leading your front.
The first-team offense eventually broke through with Jones throwing touchdowns to Nabers and tight end Lawrence Cager, who made a great catch falling out of the back of the end zone while keeping his feet in bounds. Lock also threw touchdown passes to rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr., a converted wide receiver, and Dennis Houston from inside the 10-yard line.
Tommy DeVito got on the board during the same red-zone drills with touchdowns to tight ends Tyree Jackson and Daniel Bellinger. In between, DeVito used his legs for a score.
The Giants pushed back the line of scrimmage during their final period and gave more room to work for the offense, which delivered immediately. Wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, who averaged 16.2 yards per catch as a rookie, showed his big-play ability and hauled in a deep pass from Jones in the back-left corner of the end zone for the longest score of the day.
Later on, DeVito and Houston found some magic with back-shoulder throws, including one for a touchdown.
TAKEAWAYS
The offense was clean in this department, but Thibodeaux nearly muddied the box score. He chased down a running back, spinning him around and causing him to fumble. The offense, however, recovered the fumble.
TOP PLAYS
Isaiah Simmons showed his trademark versatility and made a nice play to break up a pass headed for the end zone in 1-on-1 drills. Rookie cornerback Dru Phillips did the same a few plays later.
This can be said for every practice, but Lawrence continued to be an absolute disruptor whether it's a run or pass play. The two-time Pro Bowler blew up a handful of plays one day after inadvertently knocking into offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor, who has moved over to right tackle with Evan Neal on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Coach Brian Daboll said today it's "nothing serious" but try telling that to the man who took the shot from the 6-foot-4, 340-pound defensive lineman. Asked how it feels to collide with Lawrence, Eluemunor deadpanned, "not fun." Joking aside, Eluemunor said he feels "a little banged up" but doesn't think he will be out too long.
Running back Devin Singletary broke a long catch-and-run right after Hyatt's long touchdown.
Defensive lineman Ryder Anderson and outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari found themselves in the backfield on separate plays and looked like they would have strip-sacked the quarterbacks.
View photos from Wednesday's practice as the Giants took the field for the first time at training camp.
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
DL Timmy Horne (96)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
WR Malik Nabers (9), CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
C Jimmy Morrissey (67)
DL D.J. Davidson (98)
RB Eric Gray (20)
WR Malik Nabers (9), CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
OLB Boogie Basham (55)
G Jalen Mayfield (62)
OLB Boogie Basham (55)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
C Jimmy Morrissey (67)
C Jimmy Morrissey (67), DT Jordon Riley (95)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Alex Johnson (25)
LB Matthew Adams (49)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
RB Dante Miller (25)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Drew Lock (2)
CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
OLB Benton Whitley (48)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
OLB Tomon Fox (45), OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
ILB Darrian Beavers (43)
Brian Daboll Head Coach
ILB Darrian Beavers (43)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
OLB Ovie Oghoufo (46)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
ILB Micah McFadden (41)
Brian Daboll Head Coach
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
DT Casey Rogers (91)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
OLB Tomon Fox (45)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61), QB Daniel Jones (8)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
OLB Tomon Fox (45)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
T Matt Nelson (68)
T Matt Nelson (68)
G Jon Runyan Jr. (76)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
G Jon Runyan Jr. (76)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
TE Chris Manhertz (85)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
TE Chris Manhertz (85)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
ILB Dyontae Johnson (54), ILB Darius Muasau (53), ILB Darrian Beavers (43), ILB Micah McFadden (41), ILB Bobby Okereke (58), ILB Carter Coughlin (52), LB Matthew Adams (49)
RB Dante Miller (25)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
DT Casey Rogers (91)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
DT Casey Rogers (91)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
OLB Tomon Fox (45)
TE Chris Manhertz (85)
RB Dante Miller (25)
ILB Dyontae Johnson (54)
DL Timmy Horne (96)
S Dane Belton (24)
DL Timmy Horne (96)
DL Timmy Horne (96)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
DT Jordan Phillips (99)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
DL D.J. Davidson (98)
DT Jordon Riley (95)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
DL Timmy Horne (96)
WR Allen Robinson II (5)
DL D.J. Davidson (98)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
DT Jordon Riley (95)
DL D.J. Davidson (98)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
CB Alex Johnson (25)
S Gervarrius Owens (39)
Charlie Bullen Outside Linebackers Coach
S Gervarrius Owens (39)
DB Elijah Riley (34)
DB Kaleb Hayes (38)
Charlie Bullen Outside Linebackers Coach
S Tyler Nubin (31)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, OLB Brian Burns (0)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, (9) WR Malik Nabers (9)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97), QB Daniel Jones (8)
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