Giants: Brian Daboll is hesitant when it comes to one draft pick
The New York Giants held their rookie minicamp over the weekend, getting eyes and hands on the entirety of the 2023 draft class, undrafted free agents, and rookie invites. But while most of the on-field product is fairly tame, the press conference's after are anything but, especially when they involve coach Daboll, who seldom pull's […]
The New York Giants held their rookie minicamp over the weekend, getting eyes and hands on the entirety of the 2023 draft class, undrafted free agents, and rookie invites.
But while most of the on-field product is fairly tame, the press conference's after are anything but, especially when they involve coach Daboll, who seldom pull's punches when speaking to the media.
Let's dive into the highlights of Daboll's presser, starting with a notable response about one of the team's selections.
Q. "What do you see Eric Gray being able to do at this level, and what do you hope to see him from not just this camp but going forward?"
Daboll: "I think he was a good college football player. Until he's out here competing with our players and with our guys doing the stuff we ask him, I'm going to wait until August or September to see where we're at on that one."
Now this was likely just "coach Dabs" being candid, but typically when in these honeymoon stages of player acquisition, coaches will offer praise of the player, whether it be warranted or not.
Daboll provided other important information including:
Q. "With Jalin Hyatt, how much did that Alabama game kind of pop off the tape for you guys, and how much do you think it played into the evaluation of him as a player? You mentioned how that kind of took it to the next level."
Daboll: "He had five touchdowns. When you're evaluating these guys, you go back, it's not one game, particularly with our scouting department. They've watched every game usually for two, sometimes three years. Once the coaches get involved, it's probably not as extensive as what the scouts have been. But that's definitely a game we looked at. I wouldn't say it's a deciding factor by any stretch."
I love this quote from Daboll, as it speaks to the type of coach and person he is. He could have easily taken credit for the selection or pronounced his love for Hyatt the player throughout all his study.
Instead, he credited his staff, and not just his staff, but the scouting staff, who work directly under GM Joe Schoen. Coaching is much more than X's and O's, it's about people and relationships. Well, coach Daboll is showing the ability to ace both.
