It’s called an “opportunity period” in practice, a chance for younger players who don’t get many reps to show what they can do.
The Giants had one on Sunday, led by rookie quarterback Davis Webb (who doesn’t get many reps during regular practice drills as the fourth-stringer). And just to remind the youngsters what was at stake, the period did not have a number like the others throughout practice. It was designated instead by dollar signs.
“The more you can do in this business, the longer you have a chance to stick,” Giants head coach Ben McAdoo said.