The New York Giants hit the field for their first rookie minicamp practice on Friday but had just one quarterback on their roster of 80-plus players: Brian Lewerke.
That obviously presents a problem — even during a light practice — when drills are taking place on separate ends of the field.
The solution? The Giants fell back on a former college quarterback who just so happens to be their first-year general manager.
Joe Schoen? Come on down.
When your GM used to be a college QB (for a minute). Yes, that is Joe Schoen throwing passes at #Giants rookie mini camp. pic.twitter.com/UXJUrKEKnL
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) May 13, 2022
Joey Dimes pic.twitter.com/W2C9LIu9Bp
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) May 13, 2022
First Giants GM Joe Schoen declines Daniel Jones’ fifth-year option. Now he’s playing QB himself …
pic.twitter.com/F02sCkTIPC— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) May 13, 2022
GM Joe Schoen with some Nick Caserio vibes throwing passes to players at rookie minicamp #Giants pic.twitter.com/Li8r1kMFnA
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) May 13, 2022
Schoen’s spiral left a bit to be desired, but not all of the reviews were terrible. Of course, not all were positive, either.
Schoen has a soft touch. The Giants might have something here. 😂
— Patricia Traina (@Patricia_Traina) May 13, 2022
Not good enough Joe pic.twitter.com/0EQm45uV4C
— The Giant Insider Newspaper & Podcast (@GiantInsider) May 13, 2022
The rookies and veteran tryout players undoubtedly got a kick out of Schoen throwing passes. It shows that the attitude around East Rutherford is far more relaxed these days and gives hope for a brighter future ahead.
