Giants news, 7/4: Hard Knocks fallout, Dru Phillips, Kayvon Thibodeaux, more headlines

New York Giants news for 4th of July

Good morning, New York Giants fans!

From Big Blue View

• ‘Hard Knocks’ takeaways: ‘This is the year for Daniel’
• Giants’ Saquon Barkley decision focal point of ‘Hard Knocks’ debut episode
• Can Jordan Phillips fill hole on the Giants’ defensive line?
• Giants’ rookie Dru Phillips wants to make playing the slot cool
• Giants trade up to No. 1 for QB Carson Beck in ESPN mock draft

Other Giant observations

1 Rookie That Could Have a Massive Impact on Each NFL Team in 2024 | ProFootballnetwork.com

For at least another year, the New York Giants’ contingent — led by Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen — is placing its hope in Daniel Jones. It’s unclear if Jones will rebound after a disastrous 2023 campaign, but he’ll need to lean on rookie WR Malik Nabers to accomplish that.

Nabers broke out in 2023, distinguishing himself as a venerable three-level threat at the WR position. He can separate and generate RAC in isolation with his twitch and explosion, and he has impeccable catch-point instincts and proactivity on the attack.

Grandma’s quarterback

2024 NFL All-Breakout Team, Defense: fear Kayvon Thibodeaux! | NFL.com

NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks recently released his 2024 All-Breakout Team and featured on the defensive list is Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux.

After amassing 11.5 sacks in his second season, Thibodeaux could become the next elite pass rusher to flourish in the Big Apple. The 6-foot-5, 258-pounder thrives as a speed rusher off the edge — and now he’s in position to really wreak havoc, lining up across the formation from two-time Pro Bowler Brian Burns. New York’s blockbuster trade acquisition will command most of the attention as the team’s most established edge rusher, leading to more one-on-one opportunities for Thibodeaux. With second-team All-Pro DT Dexter Lawrence also wrecking shop inside, Thibodeaux could post monster numbers in Year 3.

Every NFL Team’s Most Promising Building Block Entering 2024 | Bleacher Report

New York Giants: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge

As if 11.5 sacks last season isn’t exciting enough, Kayvon Thibodeaux is no longer the Giants’ top edge-rusher. They acquired and extended Brian Burns, whose presence should benefit Thibodeaux in 2024. The third-year defender is positioned well to thrive this season.

The Giants roster locks, bubble players and long shots, based on our spring survey | New York Post

Predictions are made after watching OTAs and minicamp practices and having conversations with team and league sources.

Giants remember Pro Bowl center Greg Larson | Giants.com

After graduating from the University of Minnesota with a business degree, he was drafted by the AFL San Diego Chargers and the NFL New York Giants. Greg decided to accept the Giants’ offer and played with the team for 13 years, only missing three games despite enduring seven football-related surgeries, including two on each knee. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1968, and retired from football in 1973. This year he was named one of the top 100 New York Giants of their 100-year history and remains 9th in Giants history for number of games played.

Mike Tannenbaum on Daniel Jones’ future

Around the league

Eagles star not happy about how Giants treated Saquon Barkley: ‘The video fired me up’ | NJ.com

Five first-round picks remain unsigned, including Caleb Williams | Pro Football Talk

Josh Jacobs has lofty aspirations with Packers: ‘I have a real goal of legacy’ | NFL.com

How strong will a fully healthy Maxx Crosby look for Raiders? | ESPN.com

NFL suspends free agent S Tashaun Gipson for six games | Pro Football Talk

Ex-teammate Brian Hoyer lauds Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell for ‘tremendous’ rookie year | NFL.com

Vikings’ Blake Cashman can’t wait to see J.J. McCarthy’s growth: ‘He’s gonna be a great player’ | NFL.com

Rams rookie DT Braden Fiske to work out with Aaron Donald before training camp | Pro Football Talk

25 Under 25: Ranking NFL’s Top Young Players Heading Into 2024 Season | The 33rd Team

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