Giants news, 4/4: Brian Daboll, Draft Day party, Michael Penix Jr., more headlines

New York Giants news for Thursday

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Giants Reacts Survey: Should Brian Daboll call the plays in 2024?

Head coach Brian Daboll also made some news at the NFL league meetings at the end of March. Speaking to reporters, he mentioned that there were instances on the sidelines during 2023 that he wished he had handled differently in the heat of the moment. He was also asked whether he would take over play calling duties in 2024. He was ambiguous in his response, saying,

“I’ve been doing a bunch of research. But no decision’s been made. I’m still going through that process and thinking about what we need to do,” he said. “Whatever I feel is best for the football team, that’s where we’ll go.”

So with all that in mind, we want to know: Should Brian Daboll take over play calling in 2024? Should Kafka be relegated to being an eye in the sky for Daboll on the sideline? Or should Daboll continue to delegate play calling to Kafka while he manages the game as a whole as a “CEO” style head coach? Cast your vote here.

From Big Blue View

• NFL Draft: What can we learn from Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 prospects list?
• Make the case: Jaden Hicks or Dadrion Taylor-Demerson at safety?
• New York Giants pre-draft visits tracker: Local pro day set for Thursday
• 2024 NFL Draft prospect profile – Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama
• 2024 NFL Draft prospect profiles: Who will be Giants?
• 2024 NFL Draft pro day tracker: Who are the Giants watching?

Other Giant observations

The signs Brian Daboll will become Giants’ play-caller | New York Post

Given the state of the Giants offense in 2023, it will be no surprise if Daboll’s process leads him to doing something he decided not to do when he received his first head coaching position after more than 20 years as an NFL assistant.

Giants draft day party details for fans

NFL executives unfiltered on 2024 free agency: The best and worst from all 32 teams | The Athletic

“I actually like the stuff that they did,” an exec said. “Saquon is a good back, but you are talking about a running back. (Devin) Singletary is going to produce as much as Saquon did for them at a fraction of the cost. They may get a better version of Brian Burns than Carolina was getting, because there is a human element to it. You don’t like where you are playing, you are not having success, it affects you.”

Giants’ presence at Washington pro day reinforces Huskies’ talent | New York Daily News

It was impossible to ignore the Giants’ deep contingent of evaluators at Washington’s pro day last week. Giants’ strong presence at Washington’s pro day for Michael Penix Jr.’s workout reinforced an NFL Draft QB focus. But the Huskies are DEEP with talent. If there is one school NYG are likely to pick a player from, it may be them.

Giants intrigue as Drake Maye compared to Daniel Jones, Justin Herbert | New York Post

The Maye-Herbert comparisons he once heard in NFL circles have quieted.

“Not as much in terms of the accuracy,” Kiper told The Post. “That’s the one thing that was off this year. He looks the part of Herbert physically and athletically, but he didn’t play like him. He was missing some open receivers, he was off-target with some balls that were caught that weren’t thrown precisely … to maximize yards after the catch. He didn’t play his best football late in the year.”

Interesting connect the dots and comp from Daniel Jeremiah

How Brian Burns fits with Kayvon Thibodeaux in Shane Bowen’s defense | Giants.com

Based on the team’s new system, the defense will lean heavily on its edge defenders to get after the quarterback.

5 NFL Teams with Top-10 Picks That Should Consider Trading Down | Bleacher Report

Big Blue has six draft selections, and it may need more to overhaul the roster. The Giants should trade down and pick up picks to bolster their offense rather than chase a rookie quarterback who will need a strong supporting cast. Perhaps On Day 2 of the draft, they can take a signal-caller to develop behind Jones and Drew Lock.

NFC Roster Reset: Biggest signings/losses, burning question for each team ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft | NFL.com

BURNING QUESTION: Is the clock ticking on Daniel Jones — and Brian Daboll, too? Jones did nothing to inspire confidence in his long-term viability in 2023, and while Schoen isn’t giving any hints about what the Giants might do with the sixth overall pick in this year’s draft, it’s not unrealistic to see him pulling the plug on the No. 6 selection from 2019, drafting a quarterback and hitting reset on the position.

NFL hosts youth clinic in Barbados | Barbados Today

Several Barbados Under-19 cricketers got the opportunity of a lifetime yesterday when they were given some tips on American football by NFL linebacker Bobby Okereke.

Okereke, who plays for the New York Giants, was part of a youth clinic organised by the Barbados Tourism Management Inc (BTMI) in association with the New York Giants. The multi-year partnership will see players from the NFL team visit the island annually to host camps and educate young athletes about the sport.

Around the league

Buffalo Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Houston Texans: What it means for both teams | PFF

Derrick Henry says signing with Cowboys would’ve been ‘perfect situation’ but ‘they never reached out’ | NFL.com

Haason Reddick discusses Eagles’ departure, won’t commit to potential extension with Jets | CBSSports.com

Commanders’ Marcus Mariota to become first QB in NFL history to wear No. 0 | NFL.com

Michael Penix Jr. visited with Broncos on Tuesday, Raiders on Wednesday | Pro Football Talk

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice issues statement, apologizes for role in multi-vehicle accident | NFL.com

Chiefs, Carson Wentz agree to 1-year deal | The Athletic

Cameron Heyward on Russell Wilson: More established guy will benefit our offense | Pro Football Talk

Lions match 49ers’ offer sheet for TE Brock Wright | ESPN.com

Randy Gregory agrees to one-year deal with Bucs | Pro Football Talk

Safety Julian Blackmon re-signing with Colts | ESPN.com

Voters reject sales tax for Chiefs, Royals stadium projects, raising questions about future in KC | The Athletic

NC State star DJ Burns Jr. reacts to interest from NFL teams: ‘I’m not a close-minded person’ | CBSSports.com

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