Nick Gates of the Giants leads the offensive line during the second half against the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. Credit: Getty Images/Jamie Sabau
There are two types of players for which Giants offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo says he has no use or patience.
"Rookies and kickers, they all go in the same bucket with me," he said just before the 2020 season ended. "They’re all over there. Rookies and kickers are their own little grouping of individuals. You need them, they’re necessary, they are very important to your program, but …"
They can’t always be counted on was his point.