This is learning season, a time to figure out this new Giants world — and not only for the players.
Sure, the newcomers signed in free agency, the rookies selected in the NFL Draft and the undrafted free agents signed for the 90-man roster all need this time in the spring to acclimate to their new surroundings, to familiarize themselves with how the Giants do things and where everything is in the team facility — the importance of knowing how to get around should not be underplayed. Finding a place to live, getting stuck in New Jersey traffic and venturing into Manhattan to see what the big city is all about can all be challenges for those who have never been around these parts before.
There is much for a new player to absorb. So, too, is there for Brian Daboll’s coaching staff. Eight new coaches are on the staff, including two in prominent positions — defensive coordinator Shane Bowen and special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial. There are four new position coaches: Carmen Bricillo (offensive line), Joel Thomas (running backs), Tim Kelly (tight ends) and Charlie Bullen (outside linebackers).
That is a great deal of change on a staff where the man in charge was retained.
