A rational Giants fan probably wouldn't put too much stock into summer workout reports. With guys working on Day 1 installs while running around in shorts and t-shirts, it's hard to get a gauge on how any rookie's doing so far. Realistically, there's not a lot to be taken away from how players are doing right now.
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But where's the fun in thinking like that? Life's too short to practice caution about 1st round rookies – especially when they're getting the type of praise that Abdul Carter's getting. Carter, who's coming to the Giants with wildly-unrealistic expectations, is supposedly already living up to the hype. In the latest offseason-report-thingy from ESPN this week, the new Carter intel will whip Giants fans into a frenzy, the likes of which they haven't seen since [checks notes] last week's offseason Carter practice intel.
It sounds like Abdul Carter's making quite the impression with the Giants already
"Explosive. That was evident from the moment Carter stepped on the field. "He looks quick," veteran middle linebacker Bobby Okereke said of his first impression. Carter didn't look out of place physically or mentally early in his Giants tenure so far. He was used all over the field this spring -- as an edge rusher, defensive tackle and inside linebacker. If the offseason indicated anything, it's that his usage will be something to watch this season. Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen has already noted Carter's versatility. Bowen's job is to find a way to put the best 11 players on the field, and based on the way Carter moves, early indications are that he is clearly among them."
(I'd be a little worried if the best pass-rusher in this year's class, who was taken 3rd overall, didn't look quick, but whatever.) This is The Good Stuff. Carter's physical traits are obviously well-known, but I'd argue it's more exciting to hear how versatile he's already been. You can look around the league and find a half-dozen reports about how rookies are currently being coached hard – the fact that Carter's already taking to the Giants' defense and comfortable enough to be moved all over the field is a great sign.
And there you have it: one of Carter's teammates says he's quick. Another reporter called him explosive. Two different exciting adjectives?! Before his first training camp?! I'm sold.