Thursday’s preseason opener will entail a fascinating early insight into the progress of Big Blue’s highly-regarded class of rookie prospects and the response from returning New York Giants players on the back of a miserable 2017.
Newly minted head coach Pat Shurmur will take to the sidelines for the first time since his appointment, with all eyes likely to be on how his invigorated and multi-faceted offense shapes up.
It will also mark a first glimpse of the vigor defensive coordinator James Bettcher has strived to install in East Rutherford. Here are some things we are following:
Webb developer
Quarterback Davis Webb’s last on-field action for the New York Giants dates back to the final 2017 preseason clash, when he led the final drive in a win over the New England Patriots.