The New York Giants and head coach Joe Judge hosted a press conference call at 12 PM on Wednesday afternoon. Judge addressed many different topics, ranging from COVID-19 protocols to creativity on offense and defense. He also takes a moment to address Daniel Jones and his progression through the new system and scheme.
Quotes and info via New York Giants media members:
https://twitter.com/SNYGiants/status/1291045182830514177
- Judge: “We went to 80 to best evaluate and give everyone a serious look”
- On pass rush: “We are never going to cap our creativity”
- Judge: “We have seen gates snap the ball.”
- Joe Judge on OLB Markus Golden: “His reputation throughout the league is a very solid one.”
- He said Nick Gates, who just signed a contract extension, could factor into any of the five starting OL spots. He said the coaches need to do a good job of mapping out how they split his practice reps.
- Joe Judge said even though they have a lot of players listed at the same position, such as linebacker, they all have different skill sets. “We’re not limited in what we can do.”
- Joe Judge said the emphasis right now in this phase of training camp is communication and identification in the schemes.
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Judge: “With Daniel, it’s a new scheme, it’s a process”
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Looking for “day by day” improvement from Daniel Jones and trying to be “fair” because it’s a new staff, new offense.
- “We’re never going to cap ourselves on creativity.”
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Joe Judge: Pressure is No. 1, ahead of sacks. “Ultimate thing is making the quarterback operate faster than they want to.”
- Judge says defensive lineman came into camp in great shape
- Judge on Leonard Williams: “doing everything he possibly can” to recover from hamstring issue.
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“For Daniel, we have to be fair. This is a new offense. At this point, I’m just looking to see his progress day by day and not compare to where he was last year”
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Joe Judge on signing kicker Chandler Catanzaro: “He’s got to compete for a job, just like everybody else.” As a former opponent, Judge notes Catanzaro has had a lot of good seasons, including ones in MetLife Stadium.
- “I see a lot of energy to come in and improve on a daily basis. … I see that from our guys, and that’s all I can ask of them right now.”