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New York Giants 2022 Training Camp Roster Preview: WR Kenny Golladay

Kenny Golladay's first season as a Giant was a disappointment. Is he overrated, or can the Giants get the most out of him with this new offense?

The New York Giants' signing of receiver Kenny Golladay as a free agent last year sure turned out, shall we say, interesting.

Former general manager Dave Gettleman, who was always fond of saying "injured players are going to get injured," invested three years and $72 million in Gollagay, a tall skyscraper receiver, and what did the Giants get for that investment?

Thirty-seven receptions, 521 yards, and zero touchdowns.

No. 1 receiver production? More like No production.

Granted, injuries were an issue, and so was the scheme. But at times, it looked like Golladay had his struggles doing things that he's done so well in the past, namely creating separation or getting on the same page with his quarterback. Dare we say that at times, Golladay looked completely disinterested out there, especially in those one-on-one situations where he'd win with regularity in the past.

That said, Golladay has two 1,000-yard seasons on his resume, and he's not far removed from being an effective receiver who can be that No. 1 target. The new offensive system appears to have rejuvenated him, so what can we expect moving forward?

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay warms up on the field before the game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford.
Sep 26, 2021; E. Rutherford, N.J., USA; New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs with the ball as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Steven Means (55) defends at MetLife Stadium.
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a catch during voluntary minicamp at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

 

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