The New York Giants held their first padded practice of training camp on Monday, and with that came a new sense of energy and intensity. The new coaching staff brought a great style to the first day, as they were extremely vocal and outspoken. It seems as if the new regimen is focused on really coaching and harping on the fundamentals, rather than letting things slide and letting the players dictate the tempo.
Many things that the younger generations of football players are treated too soft, giving them far too much leniency in their practice and progression. Old school players and mentalities tend to work in specific scenarios, as new head coach Joe Judge plans to bring that to the Giants. After all, there’s a reason Tom Coughlin won two Super Bowls, and Bill Belichick has won six.
Here’s a new factor for the New York Giants during practice:
“There are consequences on the field for making mistakes,†Judge said. “In a game, it’ll cost you five, 10, or 15 yards. In practice, there needs to be consequences so we learn how to deal with our mistakes.â€