The Giants.com crew is presented with four statements and must decide whether they are Fact or Fiction.
QB Jaxson Dart is the rookie you're most interested to see in the preseason.
John Schmeelk: Fact – I love to be a contrarian on questions like this, but how can there be any other answer? If things go well, these are probably going to be the only truly competitive game snaps we'll see from Jaxson Dart for a while. While I will caution everyone not to take too much out of preseason snaps for any player, I am certainly interested in seeing how he handles the mechanics of a NFL game, his decision-making, and just his overall demeanor as he leads an NFL offense for the first time. How quickly does he look comfortable getting the play called, taking snaps from under center, and going through his reads? Is he holding the ball too much? These are the things you can look at in the preseason instead of the raw results, which really don't matter because of how vanilla NFL offenses and defenses are in the preseason.
Dan Salomone: Fiction – I will be the contrarian here, Schmeelk. Let's not forget the Giants had the third overall pick and used it on Abdul Carter. He is the highest drafted defensive player by the franchise since Carl Banks in 1984. For as important as Dart is to the Giants down the road, Carter is critical in both the short and long term. You can't get to the future without the present.
Matt Citak: Fact – I cannot wait to see what Abdul Carter can do, but since he is going to play a big role on defense all season, Dart is the easy answer here. Due to the presence of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, the preseason might be the only opportunity we get to see the rookie quarterback in game action for a while. Dart's development is one of the most important things to watch this season, and the preseason is where he will get his first real taste of the NFL. How he plays in the three preseason games, along with the joint practices against the Jets, will be the most interesting storyline to keep an eye on this summer.
OL Evan Neal is the returning Giant you're most interested to see on offense in the preseason.
John Schmeelk: Fact – Again, I can't be a contrarian here. Neal is the guy I can't wait to see. You can't truly evaluate the offensive line until you get into game situations, and I want to see how Neal does at guard against NFL rushers, even if they may just be second stringers on Saturday. You won't get complicated blitzes or rush games in the first preseason games, but I want to see how he handles linemen getting on him quicker inside and the other challenges of the new position. Jalin Hyatt would be my second contender here to see if he can build on a strong spring after an injury at the start of training camp.
Dan Salomone: Fiction – They're brewing something in Tim Kelly's tight ends room. In the immediate wake of the Russell Wilson signing, both Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen (and Wilson, for that matter) brought up Theo Johnson. He can stretch the field and take advantage of the 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback's deep ball.
"I think Theo has been really showing up the past several days in particular," Wilson said this week. "I think he's done a tremendous job of his ability to get down the field vertically has been really good. I think he's done that a few times. … He's made some really big plays over the past four or five practices and being really intentional with him in particular has been cool to see over the past several days."
Matt Citak: Fact – If Dart's development is the most interesting thing to watch in training camp, Neal's transition from tackle to guard is a close second. Neal has looked good during practice, moving defenders consistently and doing a nice job of opening up running lanes for the backs. But practice is one thing; doing it in a game is another beast. Neal has an opportunity to carve out a role for himself, and it starts this Saturday in Buffalo. It's time to see if Neal can reach his pre-draft potential at his new position.
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New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) reacts during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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CB Deonte Banks is the returning Giant you're most interested to see on defense in the preseason.
John Schmeelk: Fact – I will once again go with the flow here. Banks is one of the recent draft picks who needs to continue to improve for the Giants to get where they want to go. While most people tend to get most excited about rookies, it is the natural progression and improvement from the young veterans, usually on rookie contracts, already on the roster that help make teams better. Banks is one of those guys, along with Cor'Dale Flott, that can help solidify this defense on the back end. He has all the physical talent in the world.
Dan Salomone: Fiction – We could see a lot of linebacker Darius Muasau, who played 435 snaps on defense and 248 on special teams as a rookie sixth-round draft pick last year. He has made the leap going into Year 2.
"I see improvement in communication," Daboll said. "I think he's a very instinctive player. He earned playing time, too. I mean, there's always some times that young guys play, but he's earned playing time because of his performance. And he's another guy, kind of put him and Dru Phillips in a category, who has taken a good step from year one to year two. Now we talked about Malik [Nabers], but Malik was pretty successful year one. Where they've kind of, they've grown into their roles, communication, production out on the field, not making a lot of mistakes. If they do, they come back and they fix it. So, Darius is right in the mix here. I think he's a good football player for us. And he'll have every opportunity to compete and to play. He'll play."
Matt Citak: Fact – We know Paulson Adebo will start on the outside, but who starts on the other side between Banks and Cor'Dale Flott is still to be determined. Banks has had an up-and-down first two seasons in the NFL while matching up against opposing teams' top receivers each week. With Adebo now in the fold, the young corner will no longer have to shadow the No. 1 receiver, which should alleviate some of the pressure off him. Banks still has all of the physical tools of a successful NFL cornerback; he just needs to play more consistently week in and week out.
WR Montrell Washington will score the most touchdowns for the Giants this preseason.
John Schmeelk: Fiction – While it would only make sense that Montrell Washington carries the torch from Corey Washington and other wide receivers who have excelled in the preseason, there are simply too many receivers for Giants quarterbacks to throw the ball to. At running back, however, with the injuries to Cam Skattebo and Eric Gray, I think Dante Miller will get the most carries this preseason and will find the end zone more than any other Giants player.
Dan Salomone: Fact – If you've been following along this summer, it has been the Dart-to-Washington show when it hasn't been the Wilson-to-Nabers show. Look for that connection on Saturday in Buffalo.
Matt Citak: Fiction – Washington is among the players I'm most excited to see play in the preseason, as the competition for the final few receiver spots on the depth chart should be a good one. How about Dante Miller as the Giants' preseason touchdown leader? Across two games last preseason, his first in the NFL, Miller recorded 108 rushing yards on 26 attempts. I'm not sure how much Tyrone Tracy, Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary are going to play in the preseason, which should lead to plenty of opportunities for Miller. There is a reason why his nickname is "Turbo," as his breakaway speed is one of a kind. I think we may see him take a few big runs to the house this preseason.
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