New York Giants’ Daniel Jones (8) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.
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Has there been a more impressive start to training camp than what the New York Giants have shown in the first week?
Emboldened by the return of Saquon Barkley, Big Blue’s offense has found early success to start training camp, and has caught the eyes of many national pundits as they prepare for the second season under Brian Daboll.
Who has been a major standout so far in East Rutherford? We go through the list of Giants that have impressed early through the first week of camp.
Daniel Jones
Jones has been the clear and easy winner of camp to this point. His accuracy and decision-making are more precise. He’s playing with the kind of confidence that the Giants have been hoping for him to play. His connection with Darren Waller has been strong, but he hasn’t been afraid to spray the ball around either. Jones has been one of the big training camp winners after receiving a long-term contract extension this offseason.
If the Giants get this type of player in Jones, they could easily compete for the NFC crown, not just the division.
Darren Waller
Speaking of Waller, early sightings of the tight end have made him look like one of the best overall weapons the Giants have acquired in a very long time. Waller has attacked the middle of the field with ease throughout the first week and has seemingly already become Jones’ favorite offensive target. By him being here, it should lower pressure on Barkley’s touches, while providing more balance to the offense overall.
Early on, he’s been a phenomenal player in practice.
Jason Pinnock
When Julian Love left for Seattle, a massive hole was left at safety for the Giants. Jason Pinnock, the fifth-round pick from the Jets in 2021, has already made the most out of his new role with the defense. Pinnock…
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