The completion was one of several big plays turned in by Giants wide receivers in today’s practice. Coach Brian Daboll said the emphasis in the workout was third down and 10-plus yards, which made it a heavy passing day. And the wideouts, with help from the quarterbacks’ pinpoint passing, had a notable outing.
In addition to Slayton, Kadarius Toney, C.J. Board, David Sills, Richie James and rookie Wan’Dale Robinson all made outstanding receptions.
“Definitely I had a good day today,” Slayton said. “Made some plays. Able to be good on my assignments. So, I would say I had a good day today.”
“I think I had a good day,” Board said. “I can always improve, though. You always think you had a good day, and you watch the film, and you see some things that you could’ve done better. That’s kind of the approach you try to take every day – to build brick by brick and take each day as it is. Go into the day trying to do the best for that day and see what happens. That’s what I try to do every day.”
The above list does not include Kenny Golladay, arguably the team’s premier wideout who has made his share of camp catches, and Sterling Shepard, the eighth-leading receiver in franchise history with 349 catches, who is on the reserve/physically unable to perform list as he continues to rehab the Achilles tendon he tore last Dec. 19.
“This is the most talented group we’ve had since I’ve been here for sure, top to bottom,” said Slayton a fourth-year pro. “It raises the sense of urgency for everybody in the room, because you know that we’re all capable of making special things happen. So, every day you got to go out there and put your best foot forward.”
The wideouts are a talented, spirited, close-knit group. Taylor, a 12-year veteran who is playing for his sixth team, was enthusiastic in his praise of the receivers.
“By far it’s the most competitive bunch that I’ve been with and probably collectively the most talented group I’ve been with – from the top of the receiver room to the…
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