Giants news, 6/21: Abdul Carter’s rush ability stands out, Jaxson Dart, Evan Neal, more headlines

New York Giants headlines for Saturday

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From Big Blue View

• Born to rush the passer: Giants’ rookie Abdul Carter’s gift not going unnoticed
• When will Jaxson Dart start? ‘Pretty darn early,’ says NFL insider

Other Giant observations

NY Giants: Which players are on the rise after the offseason program | The Record

Abdul Carter might be better than any of us thought. It’s scary to admit for a team that has embodied Murphy’s Law for a decade, but after watching this spring, I think the Giants and their fans should lean into it. He’s different.

That ability to finish is special, and Carter has it. Patterson went back to his days as an assistant coach in Denver to come up with the only other player he has coached in 24 seasons who had it this early: Elvis Dumervil, a two-time All-Pro for the Broncos and the Ravens. Giants outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen said the way Carter uses his 6-foot-3, 252-pound frame reminds him of Haasan Reddick; with regard to a performance comparison, Bullen connected Carter with Chandler Jones, a two-time All Pro in his own right.

Video feature on Tyrone Tracey

Giants minicamp takeaways: Abdul Carter has potential to be game-wrecking star | The Athletic

Neal’s situation seems to be setting up like wide receiver Jalin Hyatt’s last year. The Giants had an established veteran receiver in Darius Slayton, but they gave Hyatt every opportunity to win the starting job in training camp. When Hyatt failed, Slayton maintained the starting job.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if Neal is given the same opportunity to win the right guard job, with Van Roten serving as an insurance policy if the 2022 first-round pick isn’t up to the task

Fact or Fiction: Spring superlatives, quarterback expectations | Giants.com

QB Jaxson Dart has been what you expected on and off the field since the Giants drafted him.

Dan Salomone: Fiction – He has been more. As a Big Ten guy, I don’t watch every game in the big, bad SEC. So, I had some catching up to do. I’m going “fiction” here just because I came into it with a blank slate and didn’t know exactly what to expect. My first impression was “that’s a Daboll guy.” He has that fire to lay it all on the line, which endears him to his teammates. Now Dart gets to benefit from proven veterans and coaches who know a thing or two about putting together a plan to develop rookie quarterbacks.

Giants Mailbag: When will Jaxson Dart take over as the starting quarterback? | SNYtv.com

Dart does not have blow-you-away arm talent. It’s a good arm, not great. So there are things players like Wilson (who did have a very strong arm) or Darnold (a ridiculous athlete) did that Dart does not. The biggest difference between Dart and all of those other players, though, is his confidence. There’s this unwavering presence about him when he takes the field that is infectious. Stressing the word confidence. Not to be confused with arrogance. Wilson had the latter and it rubbed many the wrong way. Dart is the player people want to be around.

There have been impressive throws from Dart, but most of those other players (absent Petty and Hackenberg) had moments, too. It’s that presence when he’s on the field that is so unique. It’s a lame way to word it, but you can tell he’s a cool guy people want to be seen with.

Coach Brian Daboll’s spring assessment

2 undrafted WRs will enter Giants training camp with head of steam | USAToday.com

One question New York Giants fans will be asking themselves this summer is: Who are Beaux Collins and Dalen Cambre, and where did they come from?

The Giants’ two undrafted wide receivers were standouts during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp, making catches and opening eyes. Next month, they will both get a chance to continue to impress at the team’s training camp.

Jonnu Smith landing spots: Steelers among logical trade destinations as contract talks with Dolphins continue | CBSSports.com

No matter if it’s Wilson or eventually Dart under center, it’d behoove the Giants to give either quarterback a capable tight end as the security blanket. Currently, 2024 fourth-round pick Theo Johnson is atop the depth chart, and while he had his moments during his rookie season, he’s hardly a guarantee to anchor the position group. If he is able to keep up his production from last season, it wouldn’t be that shocking to see Smith come in and compete for the second-most targets on the team behind ascending star receiver Malik Nabers.

Around the league

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson ready to bounce back after ‘fluke’ season in 2024 | NFL.com

Dallas Cowboys WR Jonathan Mingo praised by Adam Thielen ahead of 2025 | Blogging The Boys

9 losers from the Eagles’ spring practices | Bleeding Green Nation

Sean McVay on Davante Adams feeling rejuvenated: “That’s what you want” | Pro Football Talk

Inside Los Angeles Rams minicamp in Hawaii | ESPN.com

Steelers rookie Will Howard embracing mentorship from Aaron Rodgers: ‘He’s been so awesome to me’ | NFL.com

Niners TE George Kittle on DC Robert Saleh’s return: ‘Violence is coming’ | NFL.com

Texans waive LS Tucker Addington to make room for CB Damon Arnette | Pro Football Talk

Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons’ trash talk fueling Titans | ESPN.com

NFL’s 15 most interesting figures for the 2025 season | SBNation.com

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