Jerry Reese having his pre-draft presser.
It's the typical non-answers obviously but he did throw out the nugget that Victor Cruz is on schedule to make his return in the season opener. He doesn't see that as certainty in so far as the WR position is concerned but good news if its true and he can get back to form.
A few other points:
- Josh Gordy was brought in to play safety.
- Concedes that Chykie Brown and/or Bennett Jackson may be converting to safety. Sees that as a possibility.
- JT Thomas and Casillas will be battling for a starting linebacker spot. He sees Thomas as a weakside linebacker.
- Non-committal on Stevie Brown returning. Says all options are open.
- He wants to upgrade the safety position (duh!).
- Considers Dwayne Harris a 4 of 5-tool type of player.
- He though Shane Vareen would be a nice piece to bring in for Eli (obviously since he signed him).
- He expects a big year out of the offense.
Cruz is up on the podium now.
Ralph Vacchiano ‏@RVacchianoNYDN 12s12 seconds ago
Victor Cruz: "There's zero doubts in my mind I'll be playing in that first game and will be playing at the level I've played."
Ebenezer Samuel ‏@ebenezersamuel 11s11 seconds ago
Victor Cruz: "If I get another question about how excited I am about me and Odell, I might just jump off a building."