Giants 2024 training camp begins as Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart battle for the starting QB job. Who will lead New York after a dismal 3-14 season?
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The calm before the storm is officially over. Veterans reported to the Quest Diagnostics Training Facility today, July 22nd, joining the rookies and kicking off what feels less like a training camp and more like a 90-man audition for survival. After a disastrous 3-14 campaign, co-owner John Mara has made it clear that jobs are on the line, and at the center of it all is the most compelling quarterback battle the Giants have seen in years.
When you get to put pads on, it becomes a little bit of a different game... you can just use it to work on different parts of your game.
The Daniel Jones era is a memory, and the future of the franchise rests on the arms of two new faces: veteran Russell Wilson and rookie Jaxson Dart. Wilson, looking to resurrect his career after a stint with the Steelers, brings experience but also questions. Dart represents the unknown, a rookie prospect the front office hopes can be the long-term answer. Head Coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen know their futures in New York are directly tied to getting this decision right. Every throw, every read, and every leadership moment from now until Week 1 will be scrutinized under a microscope.
While the offense grapples with its identity, the defense is focused on building a new one. New cornerback Paulson Adebo, speaking on the 'Giants Huddle' podcast, shed light on the mindset. He stressed a renewed emphasis on communication, disguising coverages, and, most importantly, generating more takeaways. Adebo detailed his offseason work on footwork and technique, noting the real test begins when the pads come on. His approach signifies a defense that knows it can't afford to be a liability; they must be a catalyst for change.
The reality outside the training camp bubble is stark. Las Vegas has the Giants listed with +20000 odds to win the Super Bowl, ranking them 28th in the league. It's a sobering reminder of just how far the team has to climb after last season's 3-14 finish. The path forward is anything but easy, with a daunting early schedule that includes matchups against the Commanders, Cowboys, and the formidable Kansas City Chiefs. To even dream of competing in the NFC East, the Giants need more than a turnaround; they need a transformation, and it has to start immediately.
With veterans and rookies now assembled, the real work begins. The quarterback battle will dominate headlines, but every position group is under the gun. From Adebo's quest for takeaways to the offensive line's need for cohesion, this is a team with everything to prove. The next few weeks will determine not just the 53-man roster, but the very direction and future of the Daboll-Schoen era. The clock is ticking.
