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Giants Praise Abdul Carter’s ‘Pro-Like’ Turn After Benchings

Coaches credit earlier arrivals alongside expanded film study for his restored starting role.

Overview

  • Interim coaches benched the rookie for tardiness twice in recent weeks, holding him out of the first series vs. the Packers and the first quarter vs. the Patriots.
  • Defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen called Carter’s response “pro-like,” noting he has taken ownership with teammates and increased his workload.
  • Interim head coach Mike Kafka said Carter has been arriving at the facility around 7:30 a.m. for extra prep and is expected to start against Washington.
  • Carter logged his first full sack and multiple quarterback hits in the loss at New England, though his overall sack total remains low despite strong pressure rates.
  • Advanced tracking credits him with 44 pressures and a league-leading 2.21-second time to pressure, while analysts urge him to add counter moves to convert more sacks.