Giants Training Camp: Wednesday Morning Notes & Quotes

by Ed Valentine on Aug 11, 2010 7:00 AM EDT in 2010 Giants Training Camp

The New York Giants were so decimated at tight end Tuesday that the tea had offensive tackle Herb Taylor run pass routes just so they could get in a full workout during Giants Training Camp at the University at Albany.

Bear Pascoe was the only real tight end on the practice field. Kevin Boss, Travis Beckum, Scott Chandler and Jake Ballard were all sidelined.

"I thought that Bear Pascoe and Herb Taylor did an outstanding job with allowing our team to practice today, are you kidding me?" Coughlin said. "Basically, those adjustments are from this morning. When I picked up the medical (report) today, four tight ends were out. The most frustrating thing, no matter what anyone ever tells you, is that all the planning, all of what goes into your practices, and all you expect to do, and then you hear this part of it. I give credit to both sides. The defense was made aware of what the offense was practicing with, and the offensive team was made aware of how there would be some added circumstances in our practice."

Second-year wide receiver Ramses Barden has apparently now put together back-to-back solid days.

"He's had a couple good days in a row," Coughlin said. "The whole consistency thing was the challenge, but last night and this afternoon's practice were good. Let's hope he keeps it up."

"It will come down to me taking advantage of opportunities when they come.I've had a year to grow and to learn, to gather a lot of knowledge from other people's experiences. I've gotten a chance to watch a lot of games," Barden said. "It will come down to me taking advantage of opportunities when they come."

Matt Dodge has been wildly inconsistent during training camp, with plenty of 60+ yard punts, and quite a few shanks as well.

"He is very talented and very strong legged. Bascially what it is right now is a 65-yarder and a 40-yarder," Coughlin said. "The 40-yarder doesn't have much hang time. His goal will be consistency."

Middle linebacker Keith Bulluck told reporters his knee is feeling 'scary good.'

Practice Reports

Two practices today -- 8:35 a.m. and 6:05 p.m.

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Was there yesterday

Thought Dodge looked great … He had one ‘shank’ which was probably 30-35 yds net but he had one boomer that sent Ross back like a center fielder. Also in coverage drills every punt had a chance to be downed inside the 5 none were too short or none were in the end zone either

by IL DUCE 89 on Aug 11, 2010 7:25 AM EDT reply actions

it seems Jeff Feagles is working with him. that can be a really good thing

by Troy O on Aug 11, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

With all due respect

to Feagles, he wasn’t very good last year if everybody is honest about it. I don’t think Dodge can be worse, and has a much stronger leg. It’s good to have Feagles mentoring though!

"Unless your drink is expecting rain, you should probably reconsider.
STAY THIRSTY my friends".

by Great Gatsby on Aug 12, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions

C'mon Barden

He fills a big hole if he can continue this consistency. Fingers crossed …

by potroast on Aug 11, 2010 8:08 AM EDT reply actions

Our Offense and Defense should take the pressure off of Dodge

Dodge will have some learning and growing to do, and he’s going to be inconsistent at times. But if the Giants draft and off season signings work as planned, this team should contend for the post season. With an improved defense and an offense that finds its ground game again, Dodge should only find himself punting 2 to 3 times a game, and rarely from deep in his own territory where “booming” punts are necessary. That’s why Coughlin is stressing his directional kicking.

by Sfacheem on Aug 11, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Sept 12

just cannot get here fast enough! I am really excited with the prospects of this year. If Fewell really did put something special together, coupled with a breaking out WR corps and some healthy RBs, I am pumped. Glad to hear Barden may be “getting it”. And I am in the Bear cult following. The more I read about this guy, the more I want him to excel.

by CCE718 on Aug 11, 2010 8:47 AM EDT reply actions

Can we get a trainer?

Lots of great reporting, just love the updates. Lots of good things happening except, CAN WE GET A NEW TRAINING REGIMEN?? Something has to be done, these valuable assets are straining everything. They need more stretching, yoga, whatever. Someone needs to address this. Broken hands, torn ACLs cannot be avoided but the hammys, etc. are too frequent and can be diminished by proper conditioning. These overmuscled behemoths need help from the rest of the staff to keep them healthy.

by UnknownJintsFan on Aug 11, 2010 9:39 AM EDT reply actions

I defer to the knowledge of medical professionals...

…and don’t pretend it is even worth my while to armchair quarterback on the medical issue. Just like the players, if they weren’t good at their craft in this league, they would be out of a job. We don’t have the benefit of seeing how the guys train, but one thing that we do know is that the Timex Center is state-of-the-art facility, if not the best in the league. These guys have everything at their disposal. We also don’t know what individual players were doing between the last OTA and the start of camp. To that end, the players are accountable for the shape they show up in for camp, and if they are not on the top of their game, well, then they are going to be more susceptible to injuries of the nagging variety.

by Step up and make big plays on Aug 11, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Dodge

Sounds like this kid can boom them. Let’s hope Feagles can get him to be consistent. There’s nothing better then pinning your opponent way back and letting the dogs loose.

by costanza! on Aug 11, 2010 9:43 AM EDT reply actions

Fear the Bear

11:00 am Essentially the team’s lone, healthy tight end, Bear Pascoe has proved to be a reliable target during training camp. He’s also shown great conditioning. Coughlin has offered Pascoe a rest more than once, but the second-year player out of Fresno State has politely declined.

From CBSSports.

It sounds like the Giants really did find a steal with this guy. I was pretty excited to see if Beckum could make progress this year but it sounds like this guy should be our #2 TE and could be a terrific offensive addition.

Uh hello, planes? It's blimps. You win.

by RealLT on Aug 11, 2010 11:33 AM EDT reply actions