new york giants made one of the most spectacular trades of the offseason before their MetLife Stadium roommates, the New York Jets, went all out to acquire four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers.
veterans darren waller From the Las Vegas Raiders. In 56 games for Las Vegas, Waller had 286 catches for 3,469 yards and 17 touchdowns. He definitely might be one of the best goals Daniel Jones has ever scored.
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New York Giants tight end Darren Waller, #12, walks off the field with Lawrence Cougars, #83, after a workout at the NFL football team’s practice facility, Thursday, May 25, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
The one-time Pro Bowl tight end already appears to be embracing the new culture in the locker room set by head coach Brian Dabold, and he said the same thing on Thursday.
“Yeah, they value our opinion here,” Waller said via ESPN. “As a player, I think I have been to a lot of places, you are told to do things a certain way and you do those things. But it’s like here, they ask a lot of questions. They want to know what you are thinking, what else you want to do.
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New York Giants tight end Darren Waller, #12, performs a drill at the NFL football team’s practice facility, Thursday, May 25, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
“So offering input is a really good thing because coaches and players have to be in partnership. We’re all in this together and there shouldn’t be conflicts with each other. We’re all going in the same direction.”
came from waller an organization who has been through some tough years. The uneasiness surrounding the Raiders ranged from the front office to the coaching staff to those working the Silver and Black game in and game out.
Waller said he enjoys “the different kinds of energy” on the field.
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller, #12, stands on the sidelines during practice at the NFL football team’s practice facility, Thursday, May 25, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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“That’s what I love about being here,” he said. “It’s just been fun. It’s been challenging too. You guys have been held to a high standard ever since I’ve been here and I try to get my revenge.”