CINCINNATI -- It was a simple play, really. A little screen pass to Shane Vereen. Weston Richburg and Justin Pugh out in front blocking. Every NFL team has it in their playbook.
But for a long time, the Giants have routinely fallen flat in executing it. That's why when it happened Tuesday in the first joint practice against the Bengals, it was a reason for the team to be optimistic.
"That's what we're looking for!" Vereen said enthusiastically when asked to recall that particular play on Wednesday. "We were able to get the screen going and pick up some good, key blocks.