New York Giants training camp: Position battle to watch on Day 2

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What are the position battles you should be concentrating on at New York Giants' training camp this summer? Take your pick. We did, and will be covering a different one each day during camp.
Today, it's the battle for targets at the wide receiver position behind Malik Nabers. There's no question that the second-year stud is the Giants' main focus in the passing attack, but who's next?
It's worth keeping an eye on. Last year, Nabers led the team in targets (170) in 14 games played, followed by Wan'Dale Robinson (140), Darius Slayton (71), and running back Tyron Tracy Jr. (53).
This year, with a new quarterback group that likes to look downfield more, expect a few new faces to emerge this summer.
But the first practice on Wednesday saw much of the same as new starting quarterback Russell Wilson hit Robinson for a touchdown on his first pass of training camp.
Nabers had his usual practice, grabbing three passes for touchdowns. He looks as if he's ready to build on his massive rookie season.
Slayton is the most senior of the group, and he will factor in as well. He was lined up with the starters on Wednesday.
The player to keep an eye on is third-year man Jalin Hyatt, who was a forgotten man last season. This offseason, Hyatt added muscle to his frame and worked out with Wilson in several off-site workout sessions.
"He's a guy who was a super high draft pick, he's so talented and he's got so much ability, and I think he's going to really shine for us," Wilson said of Hyatt on Wednesday. "I think he hasn't done what he's wanted to do yet, but I think part of that is just the dialogue between me and him is so close, and just all the communication that really showed up in the offseason. I think the most important part is we've got youth that is on a constant quest for knowledge and learning."
Still, Hyatt can only control so much of the process. He's staying ready and plans on making the best of his opportunities.
"For me, it's just executing, being consistent [and] making plays that come to me," Hyatt said, via the New York Post. "I'm not really worried about any rotations."
Hyatt has the right attitude this year. Now it's about putting things all together and making the most of whatever opportunities he's given.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants training camp: Position battle to watch on Day 2