So far, Abdul Carter has been exactly as advertised. The hype around him grows by the day.
He made Giants offensive linemen look silly during spirited one-on-one drills Friday.
Carter used a spin move to blow right past Jon Runyan Jr. during one-on-ones, leaving the veteran Runyan grasping at air. Carter did a bit of a celebration after the play.
He used a swim move to breeze by Joshua Ezeudu, who committed a would-be holding penalty after he was beaten.
He used his speed to make it seem as if John Michael Schmitz weren’t even there as he sidestepped right around him. The pass-rush wins came from both a three-point stance and upright stance, showing off his versatility to play in different spots.
In 11-on-11s, he constantly blew up plays. Carter torched overmatched tight end Greg Dulcich for a would-be sack before Jameis Winston threw the ball away.
The variety of different moves Carter has in his repertoire is what stands out most to the offensive linemen trying to block him.
“Not a lot of people can move the way he does,” rookie guard Marcus Mbow said Friday. “He’s a very fast, very explosive cat.
“Just the ability to counter. I feel like it’s just effortless, being able to go from one move to the next, just continuously working. I think that’s probably the most impressive thing about it.”
Rookie Cam Skattebo exited practice early with trainers and did not return. He looked frustrated as he walked off the field.
He had just returned to team drills for the first time in two practices. Before practice, coach Brian Daboll said they’re “managing” him but did not reveal what the injury is.
Malik Nabers has looked uncoverable throughout camp.
He made a tough touchdown grab over newcomer Paulson Adebo on a fade route in the right corner of the end zone during 11-on-11s. Russell Wilson perfectly placed his pass where only Nabers could catch it.
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Nabers busted out a touchdown dance after the play.
With much milder temperatures than in previous days, Daboll ran Friday’s practice particularly long — more than the usual two hours.