Brian Baldinger breaks down rookies' tape
The Giants got their preseason off to a strong start with Saturday's road victory over the Bills.
Numerous players stepped up in the victory, but with it being the very first game of their NFL careers, the performance of some of the rookies stood out.
NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger recently posted a few of his "Baldy's Breakdowns" videos on social media, and among the players highlighted were three of the Giants' first-year players.
Let's start with outside linebacker Abdul Carter, who made his presence felt despite only playing a handful of snaps. Carter was on the field for six defensive snaps, three of which were passing plays, and registered a pressure on each of his pass rush snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
What made his performance even more impressive is who the rookie No. 3 overall pick was going up against on those snaps. He beat Bills starting right guard O'Cyrus Torrence, a second round pick from 2023, on one play and then got by four-time Pro Bowl left tackle Dion Dawkins on the other two.
Next up is quarterback Jaxson Dart, who shined in his first NFL action.
Dart completed 12 of 19 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown, which earned him a passer rating of 106.0. He also led the team with 24 yards on three rush attempts, good for an 8.0 average.
"Jaxson Dart had himself a fine debut," Baldinger wrote on social media. "He saw a lot, reacted well; made smart decisions; and has NFL talent. Excited to see more."
The analyst took a look at some of Dart's best plays from his NFL debut.
The third and final Giants rookie that Baldinger broke down was offensive lineman Marcus Mbow.
The fifth round pick put together a strong performance while taking snaps at both right and left tackle. Mbow was on the field for 49 offensive snaps, including 35 pass rush snaps, and surrendered just one total pressure, according to PFF.
"I thought the best Giants rookie on Saturday was Marcus Mbow. He was awesome," Baldiner said in his video.
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