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Newsweek
9 hours ago
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Giants Revamp Scouting Staff
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Time flies when you're having fun. It's hard to believe that six months have passed since the ball dropped in Times Square to ring in the new year. Much has happened since then. There was no postseason appearance for the New York Giants. That led to an early start on the offseason planning. More news: Steelers Insider Reveals Major Update on TJ Watt Contract Situation We've seen another Senior Bowl and Scouting Combine. Free agency came and went, and so did Top 30 Visits, Pro Days, and another NFL Draft. Seven new Giants were added, including the class's top edge rusher, Abdul Carter. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L), Abdul Carter, New York Giants (R) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L), Abdul Carter, New York Giants (R) Photo by/Newsweek/Getty Images It isn't uncommon for each NFL franchise to consider making changes to its scouting department after the selection meeting. Big Blue didn't miss the memo. They've shuffled the deck some. They've added some new faces. The process of building the 2026 Giants draft class is underway. Giants retool the scouting department As the calendar's page was turned from April to May, we learned New York would allow Mike Deric to pursue other opportunities. Inside The League's Neil Stratton was first with the report. In a major surprise, the #Giants have permitted Mike Derice, a National Scout for the team last season, a chance to pursue new opportunities. He's expected to find a new team sometime this offseason. Derice is a 2X BART List Award winner who's highly regarded across the league. A… — Neil Stratton (@InsideTheLeague) May 3, 2025 Since then, other changes have been announced. The Giants hired Drew House as a scouting assistant. He was formerly employed at Oregon, where he served as the director of college scouting and as the assistant director of player personnel. At the professional level, he spent some time with the Buffalo Bills. More news: Philadelphia Eagles Officially Trade Free Agency Bust Isaiah Wingfield is named as a scouting assistant on the official team website, but he announced on his LinkedIn profile that he has been promoted to Southwest BLESTO scout. At the time of this story's release, that change hasn't been made on the site. Wingfield played defensive back at Harvard. He was also a graduate student athlete at Wake Forest. The G-Men are expected to make one other change. Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports they are expected to hire Ole Miss assistant director of player personnel Tommy Pernetti. The New York #Giants are expected to hire Ole Miss assistant director of player personnel Tommy Pernetti in a scouting assistant role, a source tells @CBSSports/@247Sports. Before Ole Miss, Pernetti was a player personnel assistant at Texas and — Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) June 2, 2025 Pernetti will also serve as a scouting assistant. He spent one season in Oxford with the Rebels, juggling roles that included preparing scouting reports on recruits and being a liaison between the program and NFL scouts. More news: Nine Former Cowboys Nominated for Legendary Honor The Giants are currently navigating their way through OTAs. They completed sessions on May 27-28 and May 30. June is another busy month as they have additional sessions scheduled for June 2-3, June 5, June 9-10, and June 12-13. Mandatory minicamp approaches, which is scheduled for June 17-18.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
The signing of Russell Wilson, and then the first-round trade-up for Jaxson Dart to eventually replace him, figures as the centerpiece issue for the Giants season.
The signing of Russell Wilson, and then the first-round trade-up for Jaxson Dart to eventually replace him, figures as the centerpiece issue for the Giants season. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On the one hand, the New York Giants in 2025 simply have to get better than they were a year ago ... because it would be so difficult to be worse. Advertisement On the other hand, GM Joe Schoen really only made one major change to the Giants offensive lineup ... and if it doesn't turn out to be good enough? Joe Schoen might not be the Giants GM after this year. The signing of Russell Wilson, and then the first-round trade-up for Jaxson Dart to eventually replace him, figures as the centerpiece issue for the season. Yes, on the other side of the ball, the Giants added a blue-chip prospect in Abdul Carter, two quality starters in the secondary, and third-round tackle Darius Alexander. But it will be impossible to ignore the failed commitment to Daniel Jones ... and the moves that now make it seem like the offensive issues were all his fault. Advertisement After all, New York will likely return 10 starters on offense, exchanging only at that one - very important - position. So ... Schoen is gambling that the bulk of the offense's problems fell on Jones' shoulders ... and that Wilson will fix all of that. There is, frankly, plenty of room for this offense to fall short of even modest expectations. Indeed, that's why some observers are already mapping out the "when'' of the Dart takeover. And on that note, we will add this: When a team starts a rookie QB, a GM often is able to go to ownership and ask for more time on the job. After all, "We've got a rookie! We've got to develop him!'' Advertisement We're not sure Giants ownership - which entered this calendar year with a wobbly commitment to Schoen and to coach Brian Daboll - is going to fall for that. Related: Eli Manning Hilariously Roasts Peyton Over Atrocious Golf Swing Related: Giants Schedule Release: Game-By-Game Predictions This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Giants' Offensive Improvements Fall on Russell Wilson's Shoulders
Giants' Offensive Improvements Fall on Russell Wilson's Shoulders originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the NFL transitions from the player-acquisition phase of the offseason to the ramp-up toward real action, there is time to reflect on the teams that improved the most in March and April. Advertisement Among them is undoubtedly the New York Giants, who went from disastrous to below-average under center by signing Russell Wilson. In due time, Jaxson Dart will replace him. On the other side of the ball, the Giants added a blue-chip prospect in Abdul Carter, two quality starters in the secondary, and third-round tackle Darius Alexander. On paper, this team is destined to win more games, even with one of the league's hardest schedules. However, there is plenty of room for this offense to fall short of expectations. Wilson is an easy upgrade at quarterback, but his limitations are real and, often, debilitating. He can struggle in the quick game, prefers to avoid the middle of the field, and can try and make plays his athleticism can no longer pull off. That isn't the end of the world, but New York didn't do him any favors, either. The Giants' offseason strategy will reveal the truth about general manager Joe Schoen's evaluation of his offense. Advertisement New York will return 10 starters on offense, exchanging only at its most important position. Schoen is gambling that the entirety of the offense's problems fell on Daniel Jones' shoulder. His confidence isn't necessarily valid. Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. was promising as a rookie, but even the addition of Cam Skattebo fails to make it an above-average backfield. Receiver Malik Nabers is a star, although Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson are adequate (and limited) starters. Tight end and center project to be holes, and neither guard spot possesses much upside. A year ago, the Giants' offensive line was fine until Andrew Thomas got hurt. Can that unit survive another Thomas injury? Can Wilson? New York made a handful of quality moves to make its defense one of the league's best. But there are still plenty of paths to this offense falling flat, which doesn't serve Wilson, Dart, or Schoen well in a pivotal season. Advertisement Related: Giants Schedule Release: Game-By-Game Predictions Related: Giants Schedule Reveals Potential Dart Debuts This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Giants Sign Top Draft Pick to Rookie Contract
The New York Giants got some good, if expected, news on Thursday. According to Adam Schefter, the Giants signed first-round pick Abdul Carter to his fully guaranteed rookie contract. The Penn State edge rusher New York took with the third pick, Carter was among the two blue-chip prospects in the 2025 class. He projects to start opposite Brian Burns along the edge and add to one of the league's best defensive lines. Advertisement Before that, though, he'll get to enjoy his nearly $30 million signing bonus. Schefter pointed out that Drew Rosenhaus, Jason Rosenhaus, and Robert Bailey represent Carter. However, there isn't much negotiation taking place with rookie contracts. They are predetermined by draft slot, leaving agents to discuss offset language and bonus schedules, neither of which has a significant impact on the team or player. Carter's 2025 salary will be $8.3 million, per Jordan Raanan. Of course, as a first-round pick, Carter will have a fifth-year option included in his deal. After Year 3, New York can lock in that fifth season, buying more time for a potential extension and keeping his cost (relatively) low, should he meet expectations. Advertisement Despite playing in a defense with a rotation of pass rushers, Carter will be expected to produce, even as a rookie. There is still development to be had, given he spent just one season as a full-time edge rusher at Penn State. Even so, his draft capital and the New York market will set a high bar. Carter's blend of athleticism, production, and technique makes him a promising piece of the Giants' defense. He is the fourth New York rookie to sign his deal, following tight end Thomas Fidone II, cornerback Korie Black, and offensive lineman Marcus Mbow. Fortunately, there isn't much reason to panic over the others (including first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart), remaining unsigned. Carter, with his jersey number and contract locked in, is set to take on his rookie year and make a good first impression in the process. Advertisement Related: Giants Rookie Abdul Carter Ripped By Legends for Request Related: 3 Questions Will Define Giants' Defense Giants Sign Top Draft Pick to Rookie Contract first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025
Yahoo
2 days ago
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New York Giants Draft Pick Named Defensive X-Factor
New York Giants Draft Pick Named Defensive X-Factor originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Giants made seven selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, including a pair of first-round selections. Three of the seven Giants draftees were on the defensive side of the ball, headlined by No. 3 overall pick Abdul Carter. Advertisement Carter is obviously expected to make an immediate impact, but he might not be the only Giants rookie to make an impact on day one from that side of the ball. Last Word on Sports' Joe Freer examined which Giants' rookie could be the team's X-factor on defense, and he decided that third-round defensive tackle Darius Alexander is the man. "The team's true x-factor on defense this year is third-round pick Darius Alexander." Freer wrote. "Alexander has the potential to help stop the run, which has been the defense's Achilles heel for years. If he can do this, mixed with his ability as a pass-rusher, Alexander could help make the Giants' defense elite." Alexander was a five-year player at Toledo. Across 58 games and three uniform numbers, Alexander largely anchored a Toledo defense that appeared in four-straight Bowl games. Advertisement His final two seasons at Toledo established him as a legit NFL prospect. In 2023, Alexander had 36 tackles, six for loss, four sacks, and broke up four passes. In 2024, he logged a career-high 40 tackles and eight tackles for loss, while picking up 3.5 sacks and his only career interception, which he took 58 yards for a touchdown. He also broke up an additional four passes that year. Freer believes that Alexander's ability in the run game will truly establish the Giants' defense as one the NFL's elite units. "Where Alexander can make the Giant's defense elite is in the run game." Freer wrote. "In 2024, the New York Giants' run defense ranked near the bottom of the league. They allowed an average of 143.7 rushing yards per game, good for 31st out of 32 teams. Additionally, opposing running backs averaged 5.24 yards per carry, the second-worst mark in the NFL." With Alexander and all of the other defensive additions the Giants made, Freer thinks the Giants' run defense will be stifling, with contributions all over the field. Advertisement "Now, the Giants' run defense issues extend beyond the interior defensive line. Their edge rushers, cornerbacks, and linebackers were often out of place, especially on extended or stretch runs." Freer noted. "However, a suitable second defensive lineman like Alexander can plug up the middle. Theoretically, teams will have to consider at least removing double teams from Lawrence in the interior or risk leaving Alexander one, as well. In either situation, there's a chance the Giants have a capable interior defensive lineman left one-on-one in most running situations." Related: Eli Pokes Fun at Peyton After Golf Gaffe Related: Edge Rusher Rankings Set High Bar for Giants This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
