New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney is entering his third season in the NFL, arguably a season in which he needs to perform well if he wants to show that he’s adjusting to the NFL game.
In order to do that, he has to ensure that his fitness and mentality are right for training camp later this month. Who better to help him than veteran and former teammate Logan Ryan?
Ryan was a New York Giant for two seasons but is now signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Some might turn their nose up at the thought of allowing a player to train with the “enemy,” for lack of better terms, but head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen haven’t said a word.
Great Work X‼️ @mckinney15__ pic.twitter.com/QbP5OxbArB
— Logan Ryan (@RealLoganRyan) July 7, 2022
Ryan is an eight-year veteran who has missed just a handful of games, never more than two in a season. He’s known to be a leader on the field, and it’s clear he took to McKinney when they both joined the Giants in 2020. That bond is continuing this off-season as Ryan helps McKinney with some offseason workouts.
McKinney has already made his mark as a Giant. He appeared in only six games his first season, recording 24 tackles (14 solo), one pass defended and one interception. In 2021, though, he appeared in every game of the season. He recorded 88 tackles (54 solo), defended five passes and had five interceptions, one of which included a touchdown.
The Giants defense will take all the help it can get this offseason. If McKinney training with a former teammate who is a mentor despite being on a different team now helps them, then that’s what they need to do.
