‘Things I think’: Odell Beckham’s future, Jaxson Dart, and some problems exposed

Key Points:

• Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to the Giants remains uncertain as he played limited snaps and caught just two passes for six yards in the preseason loss to the Vikings; his roster spot depends on being among the top receivers or contributing significantly on special teams, which has not been his strength.
• Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart took a hard hit resulting in a concussion check, but playing starters in the preseason was deemed beneficial for gaining live reps and improving team chemistry ahead of the regular season.
• The Giants' cornerback situation looks problematic, with rookies and former first-round pick Deonte Banks showing inconsistent play and penalties, highlighting the need for cornerback improvements.
• The defensive line showed a lack of depth and struggled to contain the run without veteran starters, raising questions about the effectiveness of recent additions and the potential increased role for rookie nose tackle Bobby Jamison-Travis.
• Head coach John Harbaugh made strategic decisions such as punting instead of attempting a long field goal late in the game to avoid overtime in the preseason, emphasizing player health and development over winning these early contests.