Jihad Ward is on a mission. That mission? Making sure that New York Giants No. 5 overall pick Kayvon Thibodeaux, who has not practiced since early in OTAs with an undisclosed injury, is minding his Ps and Qs and will know the defensive playbook when training camp opens next month.
“I’m on his ass,” said Ward, a veteran edge defender signed as a free agent this offseason. “I’m on him. Make sure he studies the playbook and stuff like because I don’t want him to play slow ... he’ll be ready. He’ll definitely be ready.”
As a veteran player, Ward admitted he feels like making sure Thibodeaux is handling his business is part of his responsibility.