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Giants-Jets preseason Week 1: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts

The New York Giants lost their Week 1 preseason game against the Jets. Here are the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams.

The New York Giants opened the 2021 preseason with a dud, falling to the New York Jets, 12-7, at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night.

Not much went the Giants’ way as their offensive line struggled, their quarterbacks were less than encouraging and their defense made too many fundamental errors.

Needless to say, there’s a lot of work to do.

Here’s a look at the snap counts that attributed to the Giants’ first loss of the new year.

Offensive lineman Kenny Wiggins led the way in snaps due to an injury sustained by Kyle Murphy, who was seen after the game on crutches. Neither of those things is a positive as Wiggins struggled and the Giants lost additional depth along the O-line.

Defensively, the snap counts were surprisingly top-heavy. Defensive back Madre Harper, rookie cornerback Rodarius Williams and veteran edge rusher Trent Harris were heavily evaluated.

On special teams, it was a healthy mix across the board — but some showed out more than others.

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Giants drop preseason opener to Jets, 12-7

The New York Giants avoided a shutout but fell to the New York Jets, 12-7, in the preseason opener at MetLife Stadium.

The New York Giants opened the preseason on Saturday night in a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

With fans in attendance for the first time since December of 2019, the Giants gave them little to cheer about through the first half. They were sloppy, confused and hardly looked like a team ready to compete.

But the second brought about change, right? Wrong.

The Giants got no better in the second half and arguably played even worse until midway through the fourth quarter. They were unable to generate any offensive momentum and had entirely too many defensive mishaps, but they did get one touchdown to avoid a shutout.

The Jets certainly weren’t dominant, but the Giants were not at all competitive until there was under 7:20 left to play and then that faded quickly.

Giants waive Eric Tomlinson, Kenny Wiggins

The New York Giants have waived TE Eric Tomlinson and OG Kenny Wiggins, and promoted OT Kyle Murphy from their practice squad.

The New York Giants announced a series of roster moves on Friday morning ahead of their final practice of Week 10.

Among those on the move were tight end Eric Tomlinson and offensive lineman Kenny Wiggins, both of whom were waived.

The Giants signed Wiggins earlier this month but listed him as inactive for the team’s Week 9 game against the Washington Football Team. With Will Hernandez (COVID-19) returning and Kevin Zeitler remaining with the team, there was no longer a need for the extra guard.

Tomlinson, meanwhile, originally joined the Giants in September of last year when he was claimed off of waivers from the New York Jets. He was waived several weeks later and spent time with the New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders before re-signing with the Giants in March of this year.

So far this season, Tomlinson has spent time on both the Giants’ active roster and practice squad, which is where he will likely end up if he clears waivers.

Finally, the Giants promoted offensive tackle Kyle Murphy from their practice squad to their active roster.

With the moves, the Giants now have one open spot on their active roster and one open spot on their practice squad.

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3 undrafted rookies that could make Giants’ 2020 roster

These three undrafted rookies stand the best chance of making the New York Giants’ final 2020 roster.

There has been a lot of turnover on the New York Giants’ roster since Dave Gettleman took over as general manager in 2017, and the 2020 team looks nothing like the group Gettleman inherited from Jerry Reese.

But the turnover is almost complete. The Giants have filled most of their needs and are in building mode. Gettleman has addressed many of his mandatory needs through the NFL Draft and free agency, and there is little room for undrafted free agents to walk into camp this summer and make an impact.

Here are three undrafted free agents we believe could make the roster and make an impact.

Austin Mack, WR, Ohio State

OSU is famous for pumping out productive receivers and sometimes talented players get pushed to the side. That appears to be the case with Mack, who only had 79 receptions for 1,050 yards over three seasons in Columbus.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pounder is a solid route runner with a lot of discipline to his game. He was been compared by scouts to former Giant Cody Latimer. If Mack can distinguish himself on special teams — like Latimer did — he will increase his chances of nailing down a roster spot.

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2020 NFL Draft: Giants undrafted rookie free agent scorecard

The rush to sign undrafted rookie free agents is underway! Here’s a live 2020 scorecard for the New York Giants.

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The 2020 NFL Draft is now officially over and the frenzy to sign undrafted rookie free agents (UDFA) is underway. For general manager Dave Gettleman and the New York Giants, they’ll look to add several players prior to the start of rookie mini-camp — whenever it is that may begin (if at all).

It’s important to note that UDFA signings are not announced by the NFL, so some initial reports may be incorrect, changed or, unfortunately, outright faked. Until the Giants themselves announce the signings, these should all be considered rumors and subject to change.

As signings and rookie mini-camp invites are reported, we’ll update this article, so keep hammering that F5 button.

Rumored signings:

Dana Levine, DE, Temple (link)
Niko Lalos, EDGE, Dartmouth (link)
Binjimen Victor, WR, Ohio State (link)
Austin Mack, WR, Ohio State (link)
Derrick Dillon, WR, LSU (link)
Javon Leake, RB, Maryland (link)
Kyle Murphy, OL, Rhode Island (link)

Rumored mini-camp tryouts:

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Browns 2020 NFL draft: An offensive guard for every round

The Browns are set at left guard with Joel Bitonio, but the right guard position is a huge question mark. Wyatt Teller would be the starter if the season began today. It could be worse, but Teller’s uneven play leaves the door open for improvement.

Drew Forbes enters his second season still making the position change from tackle, a process hindered by spending half his rookie season on IR. Eric Kush is gone and nobody else should be seen as a potential long-term starter.

That leads to the draft. Expect the Browns to tab an interior offensive lineman at some point. Aside from needing a stable long-term solution at right guard, the cupboard behind veteran center JC Tretter is bare. Finding a guard who can also play center, or vice versa makes sense in the later rounds if they elect to roll with the Teller/Forbes combo fighting for the starting spot in 2020.

Here is a guard prospect for each round for the Browns in the 2020 NFL Draft.

1st round: Cesar Ruiz, Michigan

Ruiz isn’t worthy of the 10th overall pick, where the Browns currently sit. But with a trade back, or a move up from the second round into the bottom of the first, Ruiz makes sense.

He primarily played center for Michigan but does have the strength and temperament to move back to guard. Ruiz is one of those blockers that does everything pretty well, nothing extraordinary. His ability to engage and stick with targets in space would be a nice upgrade to help Nick Chubb get more yards more often.

With Tretter approaching 30 and with a team-friendly contract long-term, Ruiz could start at right guard for a year or two and then slide over as Tretter’s replacement in the middle.

2nd round: Lloyd Cushenberry, LSU

Another collegiate center, Cushenberry offers a stronger base inside than Ruiz — or just about anyone. He can engage with either hand and then sink his hips and explode through his shoulders extremely well.

Cushenberry plays in a more limited space than the Browns might prefer at guard in the anticipated zone scheme. He’s not quick laterally, but the whipsmart Cushenberry understands the geometry of engagement and how to move in coordination with the linemen around him quite adeptly. Offensive line coach Bill Callahan would love him. So would Baker Mayfield when Cushenberry stonewalls all the bull-rushers with his rock-solid form and base strength.

3rd round: Jonah Jackson, Ohio State

Jackson proved his NFL value in his one season with the Buckeyes after transferring from Rutgers. He’s smart, versatile and at best in pass protection while picking up second-level rushers and EDGEs coming inside.

His movement skills are inconsistent on game tape, but the base athleticism works for what the Browns will ask of Jackson at right guard. He’s not a people-mover and can sometimes play too carefully.

4th round: Nick Harris, Washington

Harris stands out on tape for his ability to get out to the second level and seal a crease. He played both center and guard for the Huskies, and his athletic range and movement skills are exactly what the Browns project to desire. Harris is undersized and underpowered, and he’ll need to sustain his pass blocks more consistently.

5th round: Logan Sternberg, Kentucky

Smart, tough, functionally capable blocker who wins (and loses) with his initial punch and first step thereafter. When Sternberg hits and drives behind the punch, he’s an NFL starter. When he’s high or late or leans too far, Sternberg’s not ever getting off the practice squad. His stronger, more consistent senior season gives hope for higher development potential.

6th round: John Molchon, Boise State

Crafty and quick but short-armed, and it causes him to lose leverage too often in pass protection. Molchon moved inside from tackle and still has his pass protection footwork. At his best when he’s the aggressor and in wider splits where the surrounding noise doesn’t impact him.

7th round: Kyle Murphy, Rhode Island

If the Browns are interested in a developmental guard who probably won’t make the 53-man roster as a rookie, Murphy would be a good choice. The tools are there in terms of movement, frame and attitude, but he needs more core strength and more consistent technique with his hands and feet before he’s ready for the NFL.

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