New York Giants training camp: 7 early takeaways
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Darren Waller, the former Pro Bowl tight end the Giants obtained from the Las Vegas Raiders in a trade this offseason, is literally and physically standing out in camp.
The 6-foot-6 Waller is a “freak” who has been practically uncoverable in drills, both in the red zone and in the open field. He possesses a rare combination of size and speed that has his teammates and onlookers steeped in awe.
Wide receiver Darius Slayton described Waller as “a locomotive rolling real fast… ain’t nobody tackling that.’”
Safety Xavier McKinney said Waller has “great hands, can run routes like a regular wideout, can run all the routes. Pretty much can do everything.”
“Being as big as he is, you don’t see guys that big that can move like that,” McKinney said. “So, it makes him real special. It makes him a tough cover every time. When I am on him, it puts me on high alert. I have to be because I know that every play, he can get the ball.’’
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“I guess it’s for my size and my weight and I guess the way that I run and the multitude of routes I try to be able to be able to be comfortable running,’’ Waller said. “And a lot of guys don’t necessarily do that.’’
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