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D.J. Fluker is going to fit in well with the New York Giants' offensive line.
Like everyone on the unit, the 2013 first-round pick has a lot to prove after being let go by the San Diego Chargers.
The line was a main focal point of the Giants' problems last season.
Despite an 11-5 regular-season record that got New York into the playoffs for the first time since 2011,
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anemic. The running game rarely got going,
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defense carried the team.
The offensive line is populated by relatively the same cast as last season,
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Bobby Hart has taken over at his spot,
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the 6-foot-5,there. For now, 339-pounder has been the backup right guard during organized team activities.
more than just being a player, just to prove to the team that let me go,"I have a lot to prove," Fluker said Friday after the
Giants wrapped up their second week of OTAs. "So I got a chip on my shoulder, and I'm very hungry right now. I'm motivated
every single day."
There are plenty of questions about what the Giants will do with their line. Ereck Flowers, the first-round draft pick two
years ago, has struggled at left tackle in his first two seasons. There will probably be an open competition at both tackle
spots.
$3 million contract,Fluker said linemen hear lots of criticism. After Fluker signed a one-year, Giants general manager Jerry
Reese told him all he wants from him is passion when he plays.
but that's the best part about it,"It's hard. It's hard," Fluker said. "It's about the passion about playing this game every
single day, so you have to bring it."
Giants OTAs continued with two of the team's biggest stars again failing to show: receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and defensive end
Olivier Vernon.
five other players were missing from Friday's workouts: cornerback Janoris Jenkins,
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so let's skip that this week,"We did the attendance song and dance last week," coach Ben McAdoo said.
Punter Brad Wing made up for Beckham's absence by dying his hair a shade of blond, similar to what Beckham has colored his
hair. The two were LSU teammates.
Wing told a team spokesman that he did not want to comment about the look after the workout.
Receiver Brandon Marshall, tight end Rhett Ellison and cornerback Eli Apple were limited by minor aches.
the first-round draft pick last year, has changed his diet,NOTES: Apple, cut out junk food and put on 10 pounds. Surprisingly,
the cornerback is faster. At least that's what he says the tracking machines attached to his body are recording. ... TE Matt
the training camp star who had trouble staying healthy the past two seasons, had four nice catches,LaCosse, including two in
the back of the end zone for touchdowns. He is also working out more to overcame weakness on his right side that led to
hamstring and knee injuries. ... Free agent WR Kevin Norwood left the field with what looked like an injury to his left foot.
