The Giants conducted their second consecutive joint practice with the Detroit Lions ahead of Thursday's preseason opener.
It was another competitive day between the two teams, as both sides of the ball made plays throughout Tuesday's practice.
Coach Brian Daboll spoke to the media prior to practice while wide receiver Malik Nabers and outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux met with reporters after.
Here are five things we learned at the podium Tuesday.
1. 'Productive' first day of joint practices
For the first time since the end of the 2023 campaign, the Giants' offense and defense faced off against a different opponent Monday with the Lions in town. The first of two joint practices was certainly a competitive and spirited session, one that saw plays made by both teams on both sides of the ball.
"It was very productive," Daboll told the media. "It was competitive on both sides. (We) talked about cleaning a few things up that led to some of those things. We'll try to do a better job today, but both sides were competitive, got a lot out of it."
While the competition was high during the joint practices, things got a little too heated at times.
"The big thing is we want to keep the quarterbacks clean," said Daboll. "It's hard enough to play in this league, and you want to practice the right way. That's why we choose to practice. We got a lot of respect for one another and at times it got a little heated yesterday, but we still respect each other. The guys respect each other. We just want to stay away from the quarterbacks, and a couple of other little things that we can clean up on both sides, so we'll try to do that."
The New York Giants hosted the Detroit Lions for joint practices ahead of Thursday's preseason opener.
WR Malik Nabers (9)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
WR Malik Nabers (9), QB Daniel Jones (8)
Dan Campbell and Brian Daboll during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Daniel Jones (8)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58), S Ifeatu Melifonwu (6)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
WR John Jiles (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Daniel Jones (8)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Tom Coughlin, Brian Daboll Head Coach
OLB Brian Burns (0) and Michael Strahan after Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Brian Daboll Head Coach
Michael Strahan, WR Malik Nabers (9)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
WR Gunner Olszewski (80)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
T Yodny Cajuste (70)
RB Dante Miller (25)
OLB Brian Burns (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9)
WR Isaiah McKenzie (87)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
WR Allen Robinson II (15)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
QB Drew Lock (2)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
T Andrew Thomas (78), TE Theo Johnson (47)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
WR Isaiah McKenzie (87)
T Andrew Thomas (78), TE Theo Johnson (47)
ILB Darrian Beavers (43)
Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell
DT Casey Rogers (91)
DB Tre Herndon (23)
LB Matthew Adams (49)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
DB Tre Herndon (23)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
S Dane Belton (24)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
OLB Brian Burns (0), DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
DT Casey Rogers (91)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
S Dane Belton (24)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19), WR Malik Nabers (9), CB Deonte Banks (3), WR Darius Slayton (86), CB Nick McCloud (44)
John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer, Board Director,Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell
John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer, Board Director,Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19), WR Malik Nabers (9), CB Deonte Banks (3), WR Darius Slayton (86), CB Nick McCloud (44)
QB Drew Lock (2)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Dante Miller (25)
Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan, WR Malik Nabers (9)
Jonathan Casillas
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
CB Alex Johnson (25)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
DL D.J. Davidson (98)
DL D.J. Davidson (98)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
DL Ryder Anderson (90)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Allen Robinson II (5)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
WR Allen Robinson II (5)
RB Jacob Saylors (28)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6)
OLB Boogie Basham (55)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
OLB Benton Whitley (48)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
OL Joshua Ezeudu (75)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Devin Singletary (26), WR Jameson Williams (9)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58), S Ifeatu Melifonwu (6)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (17)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (17)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (17)
RB Devin Singletary (26), WR Jameson Williams (9)
Michael Strahan, WR Malik Nabers (9)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
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Tom Coughlin, Brian Daboll Head Coach
Victor Cruz, Kevin Boothe
Victor Cruz, Kevin Boothe
Tom Coughlin, Brian Daboll Head Coach
Giants Alumni Ahmad Bradshaw, Shaun O'Hara, Chris Snee, Kevin Boothe
Tom Coughlin, Brian Daboll Head Coach
Giants Alumni Ahmad Bradshaw, Shaun O'Hara, Chris Snee, Kevin Boothe
OLB Brian Burns (0) and Michael Strahan after Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0) and Michael Strahan after Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
ILB Bobby Okereke (58) and Amon-Ra St. Brown during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0) and Michael Strahan after Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
G Jon Runyan Jr. (76) and Michael Strahan after Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
G Jon Runyan Jr. (76) and Michael Strahan after Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
S Tyler Nubin (31) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Tom Coughlin and Victor Cruz during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28), CB Deonte Banks during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97), OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5), DL Timmy Horne (96) and ILB Bobby Okereke (58)nduring Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Tom Coughlin and Kevin Booth during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Dante Miller (25) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR John Jiles (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Dante Miller (25) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Daniel Jones (8) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
S Jason Pinnock (27) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Devin Singletary (26) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Tyrone Tracy (29) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Dan Campbell and Brian Daboll during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
A look down the line of scrimmage during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
DL Timmy Horne (96) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
ILB Bobby Okereke (58) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Tyrone Tracy (29) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
A look down the line of scrimmage during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (47) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
A look down the line of scrimmage during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (47) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Dennis Houston (88) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Tyrone Tracy (29) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
A look down the line of scrimmage during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (47) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Tyrone Tracy (29) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Jalin Hyatt (13) talks with Hendon Hooker during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Brian Daboll talks with Dan Campbell during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
ILB Bobby Okereke (58) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Daniel Jones (8) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Darius Slayton (86) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (47) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Allen Robinson during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Jalin Hyatt (13) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR John Jiles (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Jalin Hyatt (13) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Jalin Hyatt (13) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
DT Elijah Chatman (94) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Jalin Hyatt (13) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Eric Gray (20) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Tom Coughlin and Brian Daboll during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
QB Daniel Jones (8), WR Malik Nabers (9), TE Theo Johnson (47)
QB Jared Goff (16), QB Drew Lock (2), QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Drew Lock (2)
QB Daniel Jones (8), WR Malik Nabers (9)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
WR Gunner Olszewski (80)
G Aaron Stinnie (64)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
WR Darius Slayton (86), WR Malik Nabers (9), G Austin Schlottmann (65)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
ILB Darrian Beavers (43)
DB Kaleb Hayes (38)
DB Kaleb Hayes (38)
LB Matthew Adams (49)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
DT Jordon Riley (95)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
CB Darnay Holmes (30)
CB Darnay Holmes (30)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
CB Alex Johnson (25)
ILB Dyontae Johnson (54)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
DL Timmy Horne (96)
S Dane Belton (24)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
CB Dru Phillips (22), WR Ayir Asante (19) S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19), S Jason Pinnock (27)
S Dane Belton (24)
QB Jared Goff (16)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
QB Daniel Jones (8), QB Jared Goff (16)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
QB Daniel Jones (8), QB Jared Goff (16)
DB Kaleb Hayes (38)
TE Tyree Jackson (84)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58), S Dane Belton (24), ILB Micah McFadden (41)
WR Allen Robinson II (5)
TE Theo Johnson (47)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
CB Darnay Holmes (30)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5), QB Jared Goff (16)
S Dane Belton (24), S Jason Pinnock (27)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Darnay Holmes (30), S Gervarrius Owens (39)
George Martin
CB Alex Johnson (25)
S Gervarrius Owens (39)
CB Darnay Holmes (30) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
George Martin, Gary Reasons
Gary Reasons
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), WR Darius Slayton (86)
QB Daniel Jones (8), QB Jared Goff (16)
George Martin
Gary Reasons
Rodney Hampton
CB Deonte Banks (3), CB Dru Phillips (22), S Dane Belton (24), CB Cor'Dale Flott (28) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Darius Slayton (86) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
CB Nick McCloud (44), S Gervarrius Owens (39) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Allen Robinson (5) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Jared Goff, QB Drew Lock (2) and QB Daniel Jones (8) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Jacob Saylors (28) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Gunner Olszewski (80) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Gunner Olszewski (80) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
ILB Micah McFadden (41), ILB Bobby Okereke (58) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Gunner Olszewski (80) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Devin Singletary (26) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Tyrone Tracy (29) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Gunner Olszewski (80) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Tommy DeVito (15) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Tom Coughlin during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Isaiah McKenzie (87) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (47) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Tom Coughlin and Mark Brunell during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll talk to ILB Bobby Okereke (58), DL Dexter Lawrence II (97) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Drew Lock (2) and Jared Goff during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Tom Coughlin during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Dan Campbell and Brian Daboll during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Tom Coughlin and Brian Daboll during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Shane Bowen during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Allen Robinson and WR Isaiah Hodgins (18) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
ILB Micah McFadden (41) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Allen Robinson and WR Isaiah Hodgins (18) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Brian Daboll during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
2. 'Cohesiveness' between Kayvon & Burns
The Giants took a big swing this offseason when they traded for outside linebacker Brian Burns and subsequently signed him to a long-term contract extension. The front office had a vision of pairing Burns with third-year outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux to create a formidable combination on the edge, something we witnessed over the last two days of joint practices.
Burns and Thibodeaux both found themselves in the backfield for sacks over the last two days, an impressive feat against Detroit's talented offensive line.
"It's the cohesiveness," Thibodeaux said. "When you have two rushers that can at the base, just hold down their sides and create a pocket that's hard for the quarterback to throw out of. It helps the back end; the back end helps the front end. One of the coaches, he likes to say 'symbiosis', there's multiple parts working together for the greater good, but just helping each other. And I said whether it's communication, whether it's moves, since we've been playing together, I've added something to his game. He's added something to my game. It's been a real, kind of growth mentality."
The Lions had one of the best offenses in the NFL last season, finishing fifth in points and third in yards. It was a balanced unit as both their passing and rushing attacks ranked inside the top 5 in yards gained. Going up against a tough first opponent, the Giants defense performed well during the joint practices. Perhaps more importantly, the players clearly showed that they have each other's backs, something Thibodeaux believes will benefit the unit in the long-term.
"We're going to stick together," the third-year OLB said. "I think when I was a rookie, that's something that helped us and in the front end and the back end of the season, we won four, I don't know how many games straight, but it's about sticking together because I think the season is a roller coaster and as consistent as you can stay and as together as you can stay, it's going to help you in the long run. So, being in different situations with different people, it's always good to see how a team gels together."
3. Nabers 'just out here trying to compete at the highest point'
In the two practices against the Lions, wide receiver Malik Nabers caught almost every single ball thrown in his direction during team drills. Quarterback Daniel Jones was targeting the rookie wideout all over the field, connecting on passes to him on short, intermediate and deep routes. Nabers knows that is he continues to perform well in practice, Daboll and Jones will keep on finding ways to get the football in his hands.
"As I go out here and I show them that there's not a lot that I can't do," Nabers said after practice. "So, as many times as I make plays, the more opportunities that will come my way. Same as the rest of these guys. When they make plays out there, they're going to get some plays to them also. You find out what you're good at, you find out what your players are good at, and you put them in the best game possible...
"I'm just out here trying to compete at the highest point, make plays when I got the opportunity, continue to show my coaches that I'm able to play in this league."
After nearly two weeks of going up against the Giants' cornerbacks in practice, Nabers faced off against new competition for the first time this week. He matched up against Lions rookie first-round cornerback Terrion Arnold a lot, as well as some of the Lions' veteran corners. While he wasn't lacking any confidence prior to the joint practices, these sessions with Detroit reassured the rookie that he belongs in the NFL.
"I can compete with these guys in the league," the rookie said. "That was just the main thing. Just going against somebody else before the season starts. Let's see what I need to work on. Getting my plays down. That's really about it. Just continue to be me. That's all I can say is I have talks with myself, 'Just continue to be me.'"
4. McKenzie 'an energy guy'
A lot has been made about the Giants' wide receiver corps during the offseason, as the group has been completely revamped over the last two years. While the top of the depth chart seems established, there are still numerous guys battling for the final few WR roster spots. One of those players is Isaiah McKenzie, a veteran entering his eighth NFL season with 152 career receptions under his belt in addition to extensive experience in the return game.
"He is an energy guy," the head coach said about the 29-year-old wideout. "He's an energy guy in the classroom, and he's a very good teammate. He knows how we want to play. He can play fast because he knows the system pretty well. He's going to have an opportunity to return punts, and that's going to be an important evaluation process for him. But he's been a good addition to that room and to the punt return room, so there will be some competition with (wide receiver) Gunner Olszewski. We'll see how that competition unfolds."
McKenzie and Daboll overlapped in Buffalo from 2018 to 2021, so the two know each other quite well. The head coach mentioned that familiarity, along with the receiver's abilities on the field, as the major reasons why McKenzie was brought in this offseason.
"I have a very good relationship with Isaiah, I'd say both on and off the field," Daboll told reporters. "That's important. But the most important thing is we think he can play. He's right in the mix. He's competing. He understands that. He's been nothing but a good teammate, and I'm glad he's here."
5. Daboll preparing to call plays Thursday
Daboll enjoyed a successful tenure as the Buffalo Bills' play-caller prior to joining the Giants. After not calling plays in his first two seasons at the helm of the Giants, Daboll took over play-calling duties over the offseason and now during training camp.
The coach has yet to finalize who will call plays once the regular season begins, as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Mike Kafka held the responsibility the last two years.
"That's what these preseason games are for. Go through that process," Daboll said. "I think every team we play this year that has an offensive head coach besides one, they call the plays. I've talked to plenty of people. I just want to go through the process of the preseason, the mechanics of it, the communication with my staff, really in all three phases, plus the people that help me with game management. So that's much needed."
Daboll also told the media he foresees Kafka being in the booth during Thursday's game.
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