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Day 1: Manning, Shockey, offensive line

This excellent report on the Giants Day one mini-camp has some especially good news for Giants fans who are excited about seeing Manning throw touchdown passes to Jeremy Shockey:

Getting back to Shockey for a moment, you might remember, had knee surgery back in February and at quick glance, he showed no signs of favoring the knee or holding back. I don’t think he knows how to go anything less than full speed. I also think that of all the receivers, he seems to have the most chemistry with Eli Manning right now. I just sense that something has clicked there. I can’t say I feel the same way about Manning and the other receivers right now, but remember, this only the first day.

However, slightly worrying is that Eli's arm strength didn't impress and will not be confused with Kerry Collins' arm strength. Jared Lorenzen, J-Load, seemed to have a slower release than Manning but excellent arm strength.

Also noteworthy is that the Giants coaches are very involved with the players (for example helping the offensive linman master drive-blocking techniques). On a more worrying note, Ian Allen is not impressing (not surprising considering his play last year), and while Diehl worked at guard and tackle he is not a definite replacement for Allen. Neither is Drew Stojny, the drafted OT from Duke who needs time to develop.

There's lots more great information in that article so if you haven't already, go read it.

Posted by James Trotta at May 9, 2004 9:27 PM