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John Harbaugh considers his first Giants rookie minicamp a rehearsal more than a competition
TL;DR
John Harbaugh views his first Giants rookie minicamp as a rehearsal rather than a competition. The focus is on preparation for upcoming offseason workouts, with no physicality intended.
Key points
- John Harbaugh emphasizes a rehearsal approach for rookie minicamp
- The camp is designed to prepare players for future workouts
- Top draft picks include Arvell Reese and Francis 'Sisi' Mauigoa
- Veterans will join for organized team activities later
- Training camp starts in late July at The Greenbrier
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With the NFL season and his first game that counts as New York Giants coach more than four months away, John Harbaugh is taking things slowly.
The second and final rookie minicamp session Saturday lacked physicality by design. Harbaugh wants top-10 draft picks Arvell Reese and Francis "“Sisi” Mauigoa and the rest of the players involved to understand it's not a competitive camp but rather a chance to prepare for the next phase of offseason workouts.
“This is not a camp where you’re trying to go out there and make plays,” Harbaugh said. “There really are no plays to be made. It’s a rehearsal type of camp. ... We’re going to kind of do the dance, so to speak, of football. We’re not actually competing against one another.”
That comes later, when veterans are in the mix for organized team activities, mandatory minicamp and then training camp, which begins in late July at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. After 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Harbaugh is bringing a deliberate approach to his new challenge, and the real tests are still far away.
“The true competition comes in the preseason games,” Harbaugh said. “That’s when you can say it’s the most competitive. I’d say it’s kind of a ramp up to that.”
Harbaugh brings gravitas because he has won the Super Bowl and coached Baltimore to the playoffs 12 times. He was in the postseason six other times as an assistant in Philadelphia.
With the Eagles, Harbaugh worked with defensive back Rod Hood, and the Giants drafted nephew Colton Hood, a cornerback out of Tennessee, in the second round. Rookie minicamp was Colton Hood's first opportunity to be on the field with Harbaugh.
Q&A
What is John Harbaugh's approach to the Giants rookie minicamp?
John Harbaugh considers the rookie minicamp a rehearsal focused on preparation rather than competition.
Who are the top draft picks participating in the Giants rookie minicamp?
The top-10 draft picks participating are Arvell Reese and Francis 'Sisi' Mauigoa.
When does the Giants training camp start?
The Giants training camp begins in late July at The Greenbrier in West Virginia.
How does Harbaugh's experience with the Ravens influence his coaching style with the Giants?
After 18 seasons with the Ravens, Harbaugh is bringing a deliberate and measured approach to his new role with the Giants.