The New York Giants are intentionally building a physical identity under head coach John Harbaugh, and veteran offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor already sees the early foundation taking hold on the practice field.
After the first day in full pads, Eluemunor highlighted a shift in approach that started months earlier. In prior seasons, teams often waited until pads arrived before digging into the run game. This year, the Giants opened it up sooner.
"You can't wait until the pads come on to really dig into that," Eluemunor told reporters.
Without the need to deliver heavy contact, the offense worked extensively on footwork, technique, and keeping heads in the right place. Defenders refined their block-shedding angles, reads, and gap discipline at the same time. That detailed preparation now allows the group to focus on the bigger physical elements once the pads are on—shedding blocks, creating movement along the line of scrimmage, and finishing plays with authority.
"I think that the practice we put in is going to help us in the long run," Eluemunor added.
#practice
After the first day in full pads, Eluemunor highlighted a shift in approach that started months earlier. In prior seasons, teams often waited until pads arrived before digging into the run game. This year, the Giants opened it up sooner.
"You can't wait until the pads come on to really dig into that," Eluemunor told reporters.
Without the need to deliver heavy contact, the offense worked extensively on footwork, technique, and keeping heads in the right place. Defenders refined their block-shedding angles, reads, and gap discipline at the same time. That detailed preparation now allows the group to focus on the bigger physical elements once the pads are on—shedding blocks, creating movement along the line of scrimmage, and finishing plays with authority.
"I think that the practice we put in is going to help us in the long run," Eluemunor added.
#practice
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