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Giants staying prepared by holding open tryout for special teams depth

Giants kicker Graham Gano approaches the ball during a special teams drill at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Aug. 23, 2020. Credit: Brad Penner

One of the first things the Giants did when they took the field for training camp about a month ago was hold an open tryout. The wide receivers and linebackers and quarterbacks and linemen gathered ‘round and the call went out.

Anyone here who can kick? Anyone ever long-snapped?

It may have sounded funny, but this is 2020 and if the past few months have taught us anything it is to be prepared for the unthinkable.