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New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo was scheduled to meet with media at the NFL owners meetings on Wednesday, but did so instead on Tuesday afternoon. The coach was in good form, and had a few interesting nuggets to pass along.
Here are a few of the things he discussed.
McAdoo had plenty to say about potential offensive line configurations.
McAdoo says D.J. Fluker can play either guard spot, right tackle. #Giants
— James Kratch (@JamesKratch) March 28, 2017
McAdoo said it's too early to say if there's any consideration of moving Pugh from guard. #Giants
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) March 28, 2017
McAdoo says Flowers is working hard on his technique. He remains confident in him. Flowers has been in the building a lot. #Giants
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) March 28, 2017
Ben McAdoo praised LT Ereck Flowers, and said one of his best games of the year was the playoff loss in Green Bay.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) March 28, 2017
Of course McAdoo busted out his favorite cliche.
Ben McAdoo said he thinks Adrian Peterson still has some good football left. With the Giants? "Never say never."
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) March 28, 2017
“Kudos” to Pat Traina for this one.
If Ben McAdoo ever writes a book about his path to being a head coach, I hope he calls it"Never Say Never."
— Patricia Traina (@Patricia_Traina) March 28, 2017
Apparently, the Giants need some interior design help, because McAdoo seems to need a wider office door.
McAdoo needs a bigger doorway. He said Fluker had to turn sideways. "He can block out the sun." #Giants
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) March 28, 2017
Ben McAdoo marveled at the size of new WR Brandon Marshall when they first met. Said he barely fit through his office door.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) March 28, 2017
A little more Marshall.
McAdoo on Brandon Marshall: "We didn't sign him to be a leader. We signed him to be a football player."
— Paul Schwartz (@NYPost_Schwartz) March 28, 2017
Maybe the coach does read Giants stories on the Internet.
McAdoo: "I hear I didn't want a fullback on the roster. That's news to me."
— Paul Schwartz (@NYPost_Schwartz) March 28, 2017
Speaking of fullback ...
McAdoo said Ellison will be used more as a traditional tight end, but he can line up at fullback. #Giants
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) March 28, 2017
Geno Smith as heir to Eli Manning? Of course, McAdoo didn’t say “never.”
Could Geno Smith be Eli Manning's eventual replacement? "I can't see why not," Ben McAdoo said. "We've got a long way to go for that."
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) March 28, 2017
McAdoo had more to say about the former New York Jets quarterback.
McAdoo says he likes Geno Smith's quick release and arm strength. #Giants
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) March 28, 2017
McAdoo said Geno will be limited early in the offseason as he recovers from ACL surgery. #Giants
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) March 28, 2017
Ben McAdoo says he finds bringing Geno Smith in "exciting," likes his tools. #Giants
— James Kratch (@JamesKratch) March 28, 2017
McAdoo said he is staying out of the Johnathan Hankins situation.
McAdoo on Johnathan Hankins: "Hank's a good player. I stay out of that the best I can."
— Paul Schwartz (@NYPost_Schwartz) March 28, 2017
What could the Giants do better? Apparently, it’s a long list.
Ben McAdoo said Giants kept a running list of things they could've done better during last season. List had 100 things from offseason alone.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) March 28, 2017