The New York Giants selected tight end Daniel Bellinger in the fourth round of the 2022 draft. Since then, he has recorded 55 receptions for 523 yards, two touchdowns, and a fumble.
Bellinger also averaged 9.5 yards per play in his first two seasons.
Now, with the retirement of Darren Waller, he will have a much bigger role in 2024.
Giants assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, Mike Kafka, is pleased with Bellinger’s progress and views him as a leader among his group.
“So, Belly is one of those kind of guys that kind of does it all in the pass game, in the run game. He’s continuing to develop and grow. He’s getting stronger,” Kafka told reporters on Thursday.
“You saw that leap from Year 1 to Year 2, and you can see his confidence in Year 3 of just being in the same system for three years. That’s going to pay dividends for him. I’m excited about him because he’s one of those guys that I see and I visualize as a leader of that group. So, whether he’s on the field or he’s off the field, he’s one of those great teammates that you can rely on.”
At 6-foot-6 and 255 pounds, Bellinger is more than another target for Daniel Jones; he can also run with the ball and serve as an extra blocker for Jones.
Bellinger’s role will be different this year, but he’s ready.
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