Morning Donut With The Giants: Big Blue Thursday
Good morning to the New York Giants and their fans! Its a bright new day and it is time to get to the grind of another awesomely successful day for us all. But before we get going, it is time for the Morning Donut. This is your daily source for all the best Giants content from around the world wide web-not that anyone calls it that anymore.
Why Kerry Wynn Is New York Giants’ Best Bet at Defensive End by Patricia Traina (Bleacher Report)
"That is why when trying to identify the best candidate to start on the other side of Pierre-Paul, it would probably behoove the Giants to line up a player who is strong against the run."
Giants’ nose tackle Kenrick Ellis hopes to capitalize on opportunity he missed with Jets by Nick Powell (NJ.com)
"Ellis has been rotating in with the second unit on the defensive line in team drills during OTAs, but don’t read too much into that. It’s still very early, and the coaching staff, so far, is giving preference to the guys who have been here longer like Markus Kuhn and Cullen Jenkins. But Ellis has youth and talent on his side, and it’s only a mater of time before he gets a chance to make his mark."
Giants roster considered below average by Pro Football Focus by Jordan Ranaan (NJ.com)
"His overall opinion of the roster isn’t unique either. I’m of the belief that the talent on the roster isn’t greatly improved, and any significant improvement will be contingent on the growth of the offense in its second year under Ben McAdoo and the return of defensive competency under Steve Spagnuolo."
Eli Manning reveals meaning of “Omaha” by Dan Salomone (Giants.com)
"“Despite there being no NFL team in the state, Nebraska’s largest city has drawn the attention of football fans everywhere. Eli Manning and his older brother and fellow quarterback, Peyton, used ‘Omaha’ for years as a pre-snap call that has grown into its own legend."