Touchdowns & Takeaways: Giants reach midway point of OTAs

Cornerback Deonte Banks prevented a possible touchdown by breaking up a long pass attempt at the front-left corner of the end zone. Fellow cornerback Nick McCloud and safety Dane Belton also forced incompletions.

Outside linebackers Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari found their way into the backfield for what would have been sacks on separate plays. Inside linebacker Carter Coughlin also sped up a pass for an incompletion as Banks provided coverage on the back end.

Outside linebacker Boogie Basham batted down a pass at the line of scrimmage.

Lock threw a nifty sidearm pass to rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Tight ends Lawrence Cager and Jack Stoll got on the board with receptions.

Steve Smith Sr., a retired five-time Pro Bowler who ranks eighth in NFL history in receiving yards, was back on the sidelines today to work with the Giants’ receivers. Daboll said he will be with the team for “a couple of days” like he was last year.

“We have a good relationship with him, Joe [Schoen] and I,” Daboll said. “He’s coming out watching practice. I think he’s a good sounding board for some of the young guys, particularly some of the young receivers. … We have a good relationship with Steve. Joe, obviously at Carolina, and I’ve known him. I have a lot of respect for his game, how he’s played. We had him last year too.”